September 13, 2024 by Admin Tennis is one of the most popular betting sports in the world. The reason for the success of the game is simple; tennis, unlike football, basketball, or cricket, is a year-round sport. That means that there is a tennis game taking place at any point during the year. Of course,…
If you believe there is an easy way to escape a pot bunker on a links course in Scotland, more power to you. St Andre Golf has a few great tips for how to approach a pot bunker. The most important thing to have in hand, other than your highest lofted club, is a sense…
Like most things in baseball, baserunning is a blend of skills and smarts. It helps to be one of the faster guys in the league, but there are players who provide above average value on the bases despite not having above average speed, as instincts and feel can often make the difference between being safe…
Golfers are nothing if not scientists on the course and the range. They answer important questions like how many beers can you drink over 18 holes. And also how many shots does it take to hit a stinger off a satellite dish? Keep the mind agile. Hit at a target.
Dylan Cease was one of my interview targets when the San Diego Padres visited Fenway Park last weekend, and as part of my preparation I looked back at what I’d previously written about him here at FanGraphs. What I found were three articles partially derived from conversations I had with the right-hander when he was…
To celebrate the beginning of summer, we’re sharing one of our favorite stories from the GGPWomen archive. This story was originally published on March 9, 2023. Hilary Cronheim went from being turned down for an internship at the USGA Golf Museum and Library in 2010 to being named its director less than a decade later….
Max Fried hadn’t yet established himself when first interviewed for FanGraphs in April 2018. Despite being drafted highly, he had limited big league experience. Fast forward to today, Fried is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. He has an impressive win-loss record and strong pitching stats since 2019. Additionally, in 2021, he excelled…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Venus Williams has created masterpiece moments on court. Next month, Venus goes behind the mic for compelling conversations with artists, writers, and scholars. More: Brave Rybakina Saves Match Points, Into Madrid SF Former world No. 1 Venus will host a six-episode podcast series as part…
Hitting driver is a crucial aspect of the game that must be mastered to improve your handicap. PGA professional Jack Backhouse provides insights on how to achieve this. Driving the golf ball effectively is essential for lowering your handicap and enhancing your enjoyment of the game. Playing from the middle of the fairway increases your…
Kyle Hendricks has long been lauded as a cerebral pitcher, and for good reason. Nicknamed “The Professor,” the 34-year-old Chicago Cubs right-hander not only has an economics degree from Dartmouth College, he relies far more on guile than gas. The antithesis of your prototypical power arm, Hendricks subsists with a heater that sits in the…
