Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals received more than just the 2023 Texas League MVP when they traded for Thomas Saggese from the Rangers as part of the Jordan Montgomery deal at last year’s trade deadline. They also acquired a young hitter with a keen understanding of the mechanics of his craft. Saggese, Texas’…
Rafael Nadal wasn’t able to win the 2024 Bastad Open, still, he found many positives in the gruelling week. After not playing since May 27th, 2024, the Spanish player returned to action after almost two months away from the courts. He certainly wanted to see where his level stands ahead of the Olympic Games in…
When Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, he feared he would never return to his superstar form. “This is career-ending, I’m done,” Durant recalled thinking. “That’s what I was thinking,” he told ESPN, “because that’s all I was hearing, that this s— is over.”…
Zion Williamson has teased us many times before. It’s been an annual tradition for photos to emerge of Williamson seemingly in great physical condition during the preseason, only for him to enter the regular season out of shape. But it appears Zion has finally come good. Yes, there have been more promising photos: But there’s…
Man United are in action against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Wednesday night and while watching the clash, Alan Shearer was furious with Marcus Rashford. The forward is having an awful season at Old Trafford and many Man United fans have had enough of his performances and attitude throughout the campaign. Match of…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday February 13, 2024 Naomi Osaka is not even eight months removed from becoming a mother for the first time. The 26-year-old gave birth to her baby Shai on July 3rd, and quickly returned to the court to commence preparations for her “second career.” When we take this into…
Venus Williams recently admitted that she had never been a body-conscious person and explained why that has always been the case. Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, will turn 44 this year and intends to play on the pro tour for an umpteenth season in 2024. Some of the secrets to her longevity are…
When it comes to playing basketball, the upper body is incredibly important as it’s involved in almost all of the skills-related movements – shooting, dribbling, and passing. Players require strength in the shoulder area mostly, especially when it comes to draining three-point shots or fighting through traffic. Along with that, the additional strength in the…
Carlos Alcaraz didn’t have an excellent second half of the 2023 ATP season, and many wondered whether his hype was oversold. Truthfully and respectfully, it was not. The Big Three was never the norm for tennis, and Carlos Alcaraz’s trajectory looked more like the Big Three than anything else. That tells you everything you need…
