[ad_1] Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports George Kirby had Javier Báez right where he wanted him. It was October 3, 2022, the last start of Kirby’s excellent rookie year, and Kirby had Báez, the king of chasing sliders off the plate, in an 0-2 count. His catcher, Cal Raleigh, set up off the plate, suggesting that…
[ad_1] As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, head coach Jason Kidd reflects on Kristaps Porzingis’ time with the team. Porzingis played for the Mavericks for two and a half seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards in 2022. “When you talk about did it work, did it…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 1, 2024 Felix Auger-Aliassime has faced the game’s greatest champions on the biggest stages in the sport. Few shrink safe space as quickly as Carlos Alcaraz, but Auger-Aliassime has big ambition ahead of their French Open fourth-round showdown. Rublev: I Kill Myself A resurgent Auger-Aliassime wrapped…
[ad_1] Michael Olise is one of rising stars in the Premier League. It was last term when, for Crystal Palace, the winger shone, with 13 goal contributions in 40 games across all competitions. Now, nearing the end of a season where he has 15 goal contributions in 17 matches amid a long-term injury, clubs keen…
[ad_1] Golfers will often spend far too much of their money on the game – and while you can’t put a price tag on happiness, sometimes you need to consider the budget. Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is a prime location for a golf getaway, geared to host visitors and with a lot of courses…
[ad_1] CBS Sports Golazo pundits Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry have suggested external factors may have been behind Jadon Sancho’s struggles at Manchester United. The Premier League greats believe the Englishman, who has helped Borussia Dortmund to the UEFA Champions League final, does not feel settled in Manchester, which has taken a massive toll on…
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Suns and Sixers legend Charles Barkley expressed his hope for LeBron James to retire soon, drawing from his own experience and stating that he disliked the way he retired. He emphasized the struggle of accepting when one’s prime has passed and expressed his desire not to witness great players performing past…
[ad_1] (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) People across the football world are still scratching their heads and wondering why the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick last week. They had signed Kirk Cousins, a veteran QB who has been named to the Pro Bowl four times,…
[ad_1] Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter In a video below, while appearing on VladTV, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas sheds light on Kobe Bryant’s disdain for Smush Parker, citing a personal anecdote from Parker where he attempted to engage in casual conversation with Bryant, only to be dismissed due to his perceived lack of accolades. This…
[ad_1] Former WTA’s world number one, Garbine Muguruza, announced her retirement recently and explained why she opted for that. The former Spanish tennis player has been away from tennis since January of last year. She experienced a down year in 2022, going only 12-17, and started 2023 on a really bad note, losing all four…
