Longtime sports reporter Wes Rucker, who covered University of Tennessee athletics, died in a car crash in Knoxville on Feb. 19. Rucker’s father-in-law, David Goldberg, confirmed the death in a Facebook post: “This is so very sad. … We are heartbroken.” Advertisement Rucker, 43, was the only fatality in a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 West,…
ANAHEIM, Calif.. — Kyle Hendricks did something today that he’s never done before – compete as a starting pitcher against the Chicago Cubs. Hendricks spent the first 10 years of his career with the Cubs, from 2014-2024. During the Cubs’ 2016 World Series win, Hendricks had a 2.13 earned run average – the lowest in…
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer. Sandberg died Monday, July 28, the Cubs confirmed. He was 65 years old. “Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in…