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Multi Sport Athlete

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sports6 months ago

Blackhawks Make Multiple First-Round Picks Including Mason West and Václav Nestrašil

Mason West, a talented two-sport star from Minnesota, was drafted 29th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Draft. Inspired by NHL players Anders Lee and Tage Thompson, West has chosen to focus solely on hockey, aiming to develop his skills further before joining college hockey at Michigan State. His athleticism and potential have caught the attention of the Blackhawks, who see him as a player with high upside due to his size, skating, and raw talent.

sports2 years ago

Oregon State QB DJ Uiagalelei Transferred to Oregon State and Drafted by Dodgers in 2023 MLB Draft

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, who hasn't played baseball since high school, was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher in the 2023 MLB Draft. Despite his underwhelming start in football, Uiagalelei's recent season showed promise, and now he has the opportunity to pursue a professional career in MLB alongside his football aspirations. Other NFL quarterbacks, such as Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, have also been drafted by MLB teams in the past.

sports2 years ago

Arkansas football recruit Dion Stutts dies in ATV accident at 18.

Dion Stutts, an 18-year-old multi-sport athlete and Arkansas football commit, died in an apparent ATV accident on his farm in Mississippi. Stutts was a defensive linemen and wrestler for Memphis University School and committed to play for the Razorbacks in March. The Arkansas football team expressed their condolences and said they were excited to have him as part of their program. The accident is currently being investigated.