Are you struggling to get up and down from around the greens? When your ball is on the fringe it’s frustrating to know what club to take. Because chipping with loft is always dangerous for average golfers. And Sir Nick Faldo reckons there is a much simpler way to go about saving par (or bogey)….
Temperatures around the country are dropping and the sun is starting to set a little bit earlier each day, meaning golf season is coming to an end. That means it’s time to pick up some gear to improve your game over the offseason. So, to make sure you have everything you need to lower your…
Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis recently spoke about defenseman Arber Xhekaj and his progress in Xhekaj’s game this season. St. Louis is focused on helping Xhekaj raise his game, his level of consistency, and maintain a higher level of play for a more significant role. St. Louis explained what he’s seen so far…
According to reports, William Nylander is feeling a bit better after catching an illness that had him questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Heading into the game, it wasn’t clear who all might be out for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A bug had gone through the locker room and hit a number…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll. With the early season in full swing, the team has shown that it prioritizes its players’ health and long-term contributions. In his recent comments in the video…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday October 13, 2024 Zheng Qinwen couldn’t find a way to get past Aryna Sabalenka in Sunday’s Wuhan final, but the rising Chinese finally took a set off of her rival, and feels good about the improvements she made after losing to the Belarusian in straight sets in their…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday September 29, 2024 After parting ways with Brad Gilbert after a 14-month partnership that produced her maiden major title, Coco Gauff has shored up her team, adding Denis Shapovalov’s coach Matt Daly. Gauff, who reached the round of 16 at Beijing on Sunday and is now 2-0 with…
Jayson Tatum has had a tumultuous year, enduring criticism from the media and NBA fans while helping the Boston Celtics win their 18th championship. Despite struggles with shooting during the playoffs, Tatum’s success continued as he made the Olympic team, although he faced challenges getting playing time. Some NBA players debated Tatum’s playing time, questioning…
It’s been the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth this week and, as always, the par 5s there matter. On the front nine it’s essential to break par on the fourth to maintain momentum (or perhaps create it). Meanwhile, on the back nine, a player can go super low by attacking the…
Players Who Are Squandering Their Speed Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports One of my favorite pieces I wrote last year was about players whose baserunning value was at odds with their footspeed: specifically, those who were squandering the God-given advantage of their legs. A year later, I have a new crop of baserunners to write…
