Here is an embarrassing sentence: After reading the newest Sally Rooney novel, I started playing a lot of chess. I’m not good, but I have been spending a lot of time trying to get better (tips are appreciated). All this chess got me thinking about the cliché that the batter-pitcher duel is like a chess…
Manchester United were foiled in Istanbul as Fenerbahce fought back from a goal down to hold the Reds to yet another Europa League draw this evening. The overwhelming feeling is one of frustration, but there was a ray of light in the centre of the park as Manuel Ugarte turned in a solid performance and…
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Let me be very clear: This doesn’t matter. What I’m about to show you is small sample size theater. It’s not statistically significant. It has no bearing on what’s actually going to happen in the World Series. We are here for a fun fact rather than a learning opportunity. Are we…
In the world of tennis, certain nations have long dominated the global stage, consistently producing world-class players and fostering a thriving tennis culture. Historically, countries like the United States, Spain, France, and Australia have been at the forefront of both professional success and grassroots participation. The Tennis Powerhouses United States: For decades, the U.S. has…
The Toronto Maple Leafs returned home to face the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, earning a dominant 6-2 victory and improving their record to 3-1 for the season. How did Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Anthony Stolarz help carry their team to the win last night? While the final scoreline looked comfortable,…
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, October 15, 2024Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson Former Davis Cup teammates Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios continue to trade jabs. The frenemies have called each other out on social media in the past. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis Kyrgios struck the latest shot without a word. Eighteen-year-old…
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 season hasn’t unfolded as planned. With a 2-4 record after six weeks, the team seems to stumble over new hurdles each game, preventing them from reaching their full potential. Such a rocky start could easily fracture a locker room, but one player stands firm against…
1 Manchester United’s brilliant start to the new WSL season continues, as they put Tottenham Hotspur to the sword in a 3-0 victory at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday. Summer signing Esliabeth Terland grabbed a sensational first-half brace to give United a commanding advantage heading into the break. Club skipper Maya Le Tissier converted from…
Christian Eriksen impressed in the first half of Denmark’s Nations League defeat to Spain tonight but failed to impose himself in an extraordinarily one-sided second. Spain may have only won 1-0 in Murcia but largely battered the Danes, recording 25 shots to their visitors’ three and enjoying 61% of possession, as per sofascore. After the…
Denny Medley-Imagn Images In an era marked by aggressive bullpen usage and pitching staff chaos, Gerrit Cole delivered a fantastic seven-inning performance on Thursday night to lead the Yankees past the Royals and into the ALCS. The final score of 3-1 makes the game appear closer than it actually felt; the Royals really only threatened…
