The two of us were part of the FanGraphs contingent in Phoenix for the 2024 MLB Draft Combine last week. The first half of the week consisted of showcase events like batting practice, infield and outfield drills, and a game featuring many of the high schoolers in attendance. The back half of the week consisted…
With a few tournaments across the pond on the horizon, including the year’s final men’s major championship — The Open is scheduled for July 18-21 — the PGA Tour first heads to Detroit and Detroit Golf Club for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Defending champion Rickie Fowler and the newest member of the 59 club…
On Tuesday night (June 18), Portugal claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Czechia in the final game of the first Matchday of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024). In the first 12 games of the continental fiesta, we saw some memorable performances from world-class individuals. Their stellar displays fired their teams to crucial wins and…
Welcome back to Week No. 16 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman The international break is upon us but Major League Soccer plays on, forcing teams to test their depth or rely even more heavily on the stars who stayed. Our weekly awards across Matchdays 19 and 20…
2023-24 La Liga Season Review The 2023-24 La Liga season had its last hurrah over the weekend, with all 20 teams walking out to the pitch for one last time. Real Madrid, who had clinched the title with four games to spare, bid adieu to Toni Kroos, who will never play another official match at…
The NFL rookies of 2024 got their first taste of pro football during rookie minicamps in May. Some players impressed coaches and personnel, while others have room for improvement. Here are the biggest winners and losers from rookie minicamps: Biggest Winners: 1. Caleb Williams: Caleb Williams has already been named the starting quarterback for the…
Welcome back to Week No. 11 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This week saw multiple goal-less draws, several hat tricks scored, and many more can’t miss moments. Here’s what caught our eye:…
The PGA Tour’s best players are in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the sixth signature event of the season, the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club. With the PGA Championship up next on the schedule, this week will serve as the final tune-up for the year’s second men’s major championship. With Scottie Scheffler at home,…
The concept of winners and losers of the NFL draft is always a controversial subject. Even the safest of prospects could bust, just because they might not work out. As for the 2024 NFL Draft, there were a few teams that came out looking really good, and a few teams that may have reached on…
Welcome back to Week 10 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This Saturday saw Austin FC continue their revival in league action, the Houston Dynamo dig themselves into a hole in Copa Tejas,…
