The slumping Minnesota Twins (61-40) are 9/1 odds to win the 2019 World Series according to William Hill. The Twins lost a big series against the NY Yankees but still hold onto first place in the AL Central with the third-best record in the American League. The Twins have been […]
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Kraken Down: Yankees All-Star Catcher Gary Sanchez on IL with Groin Pull
In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, NY Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez tweaked his groin while running to first base in a game against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday and he got sent on the IL for the second time this season. Before he went down with an injury […]
NBA Investigating Potential Tampering After Flurry of Early Free Agent Signings
According to ESPN, the NBA is investigating tampering allegations after numerous free agents signed with teams almost immediately after the new league year officially began on the evening of June 30. Many of the deals were clearly being worked on prior to the beginning of the new year, with media […]
Darren Clarke Looking for Success with Golfers Own Age at Senior Open Championship
Fresh off just missing the cut at the Open Championship last week, Darren Clarke makes his debut at the Senior Open Championship. The senior major will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes beginning Thursday. The favorite is Retief Goosen, who won another major played last week, the Seniors […]
Matthew Wolff Swinging Way to Winner’s Circle as PGA Tour Rookie
Matthew Wolff, the man who is known as the golfer with the funky swing, could soon be recognized for far more than the unique way he hits a golf ball. The 20-year-old has already won on the PGA Tour, but is looking for his second victory at this week’s World […]
Running Back Adrian Peterson Deeply in Debt Despite Lucrative NFL Career
According to a report by The Athletic, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson owes millions in outstanding debts despite the fact that he has made nearly $100 million in salary during his NFL career. The report cites multiple multimillion dollar sums that Peterson owes to various creditors, including a $5.2 […]
Russian Boxer Maxim Dadashev Dies Due to Injuries Sustained in Friday Fight
Junior welterweight boxer Maxim Dadashev died on Tuesday morning from injuries that he suffered during a loss to Subriel Matias on Friday night. Dadashev was 28. Friday’s fight, which took place at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland, was stopped by Dadashev’s corner after the 11th round, with Matias up […]
Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Retires, Butt Fumble Lives in Infamy
Mark Sanchez is hanging it up after ten seasons in the NFL. The ex-quarterback of the NY Jets is retiring, but he is most known for the infamous “Butt Fumble” that occurred against the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Day 2012. Mark Sanchez landed a desk job with the “Mouse”. […]
Tour de France Stage 17: Matteo Trentin Victory in Gap Before Final Mountain Stages in Alps
Italy’s Matteo Trentin (Mitchelton-Scott) successfully pulled off a breakaway with 5 km to go and rode to a victory in Stage 17 of the 2019 Tour de France during a rather quiet day as the tour reached Gap before three treacherous stages in the Alps. Stage 17 included a 200 […]
SF Giants on Hot Streak, Keeping Madison Bumgarner Now?
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner has been mentioned as trade bait all season for playoff contenders, but as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, the SF Giants won 17 out of their last 20 games and have become legit Wild Card contenders during their hot streak. The Giants […]
Did Tampa Bay Tank Monday Game by Calling Infielder Mike Brosseau to Pitch in Relief?
The Tampa Bay Rays were down by five on Monday, 8-3, in the top of the ninth when they sent rookie infielder Mike Brosseau from second base to the mound. He was able to get some heaters over the plate at a nice arching 57-75 mph. He threw 19 pitches, […]
Cowboys, Yankees Top Forbes List of Most Valuable Sports Franchises in 2019
For the fourth straight year, the Dallas Cowboys have topped the list as the most valuable franchise in sports, according to the annual ranking released by Forbes. The magazine estimates that the Cowboys are worth $5 billion, outpacing the second-place New York Yankees, which are worth an estimated $4.6 billion […]
Quarterback Daniel Jones Signs Contract with Giants, Still not Starting
The New York Giants signed first-round pick quarterback Daniel Jones on Monday, agreeing to a four-year deal worth $25.6 million. The former Duke signal caller was the sixth pick in April’s NFL Draft. Jones will report to mini camp with the other rookies for two days of practice before full […]
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy Headlining October Skins Game in Japan
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, and Hideki Maysuyama are expected to take part in a Skins Game in Japan on Oct. 21, according to multiple reports on Monday. The two are reportedly going to play at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. Woods is already committed to play in […]
John Isner Looks for Sixth Atlanta Open Title as US Open Series Gets Underway
American John Isner is looking to continue his dominance of the Atlanta Open this week, as the former Georgia Bulldog returns home for the first leg of the US Open Series. The Atlanta Open is the first of six tournaments that will lead up to the US Open in New […]
Tour de France Stage 16: Another Win for Caleb Ewan, Fuglsang Crashes
Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) won his second stage victory at the 2019 Tour de France with a photo finish in Stage 16 during a bunch sprint on flat course in Pimes, which is most known for its Roman architecture. Meanwhile, Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) is out of the race after he injured […]
Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle Jarran Reed Suspended 6 Games for Domestic Violence Incident
Jarran Reed will miss the first six games of the 2019 regular season, as the Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle has been suspended by the NFL for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension is related to a 2017 domestic violence incident, one for which Reed was never […]
Washington Wizards Offer Bradley Beal $111 Million Extension
The Washington Wizards offered guard Bradley Beal a contract extension and three-year maximum deal worth $111 million, but will the All-Star stand pat and decline the invitation to stay with the dysfunctional Wizards? The Wizards finally fired Ernie Grunfeld after several tumultuous years at the helm in DC. New Wizards […]
Brewers in Trouble? Ace Brandon Woodruff on IL Oblique Injury
Milwaukee Brewers ace and All-Star Brandon Woodruff is 11-3 this season but he just headed to the IL for approximately six weeks with a left oblique strain injury. Woodruff injured himself during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. After an MRI on Monday, team doctors confirmed a strained […]
MLB Umps Blew 34,294 Calls Last Year. Would Robot Umpires Do Any Worse?
Major League umpires miscalled 34,294 balls and strikes in 2018, according to a recent academic study. Maybe that’s why the Atlantic League, an independent minor league, recently introduced robot umpires — or more accurately, technology-assisted umpires — which are being met with both cheers and jeers around the batter’s box. […]