(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the second half of the season on Friday with a bang by taking down the red-hot Boston Red Sox 4-1 thanks to a clutch 8th-inning grand slam from Freddie Freeman after the bats struggled to get anything going all night. One of the highlights of…
England, one of the most star-studded teams of EURO 2024, has been under scrutiny for their recent performances. Following an unconvincing 1-0 win against Serbia and a disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark, the Three Lions had the chance to redeem themselves against Slovenia on Tuesday night (June 25). However, they could only manage a goalless…
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Attempting to pick-off a runner at first base is always a risky move for a pitcher, as so many things could go wrong, from not stepping off the mound properly resulting in a balk to throwing the ball away. The worst-case scenario might be if the first baseman doesn’t even…
The Lakers can’t hide from the wild disparity in their free throw numbers compared to the rest of the league. Since the start of the 2022-23 season, the Lakers have shot over a thousand more free throws than their opponents. In the 2023-24 season, the franchise has a league leading +420 free throw attempt differential. The…
The last eight teams to contest the Champions League are now known. After Wednesday night’s results, Atletico Madrid/Inter and Dortmund/PSV join Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Man City, Arsenal and Real Madrid in the hat for Friday’s quarter-final draw. Champions League draw: El Clasico a possibility It’s an enticing prospect given the sheer amount of…
LeBron James has continued to call out the referees, with his frustration stemming from the Lakers attempting just eight free throws compared to the Suns’ 19 during LA’s 123-113 loss in Phoenix on Sunday. James has been riding the referees for much of the season, despite the Lakers’ having the most favourable free-throw differential in…
Striker has been something of a position of need for the USMNT in what’s passing the half decade mark now. It’s been a while since a reliable no. 9 has been on the roster sheet every international break. Not since Jozy Altidore or even going back to Clint Dempsey has there been a player up…
