How the Yankees let Gerrit Cole & Co. off the hook
Gerrit Cole was bruised but certainly not battered Tuesday night. In a game of missed chances for the New York Yankees, with their biggest strengths turning into so many Achilles’ heels, Cole and the Houston Astros took a 2-1 lead in the American League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory in Game 3. The Yankees’ […]
Dead ball? Juiced ball? The debate unfortunately rages on
The biggest story this year in Major League Baseball wasn’t a player, a manager, a general manager, an incredible play or a historic game. It was a five-ounce-heavy, nine-inch-round orb that birthed conspiracy theories, broke records, spurred incessant conversation and happened to be part of all 732,472 pitches thrown in the 2019 regular season.cheap nfl […]
LeBron James says he’s turning his focus from China to a championship
LeBron James said Tuesday he had not seen reports of protesters in Hong Kong trampling on his jerseys and even watching one burn following his comments about Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet that sparked turmoil and tension between China and the NBA. A day after saying he believed Morey “wasn’t educated” on the […]
Inside LeBron James’ and Adam Silver’s make-or-break moments in China
By Tuesday, around the time the Lakers landed in Shanghai, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was conducting a news conference in Japan in which he defended Morey’s tweet as “a freedom of expression.” Silver’s stance didn’t help ease tensions.cheap nfl nike jersey As the Lakers took the bus to the team hotel, they got wind that […]
Dolphins bench struggling Josh Rosen, turn back to Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Redskins
The Miami Dolphins benched Josh Rosen after three quarters of offensive struggles Sunday against the Washington Redskins. They replaced him with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick at the start of the fourth quarter of a 17-16 loss to Washington. Coach Brian Flores said the move was made because they “needed a spark” on offense, but he reiterated […]
Eagles release veteran linebacker Zach Brown
The Philadelphia Eagles released linebacker Zach Brown Monday, just three days after he made unflattering comments about former teammate Kirk Cousins. Multiple teams are expected to be interested in Brown’s services, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter.nike nfl jersey cheap His level of play is believed to be the primary factor behind the move, though his recent […]
Man City wouldn’t sell Foden even for €500m – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said teenager Phil Foden is pivotal to his plans, and that even €500 million would not be enough to convince the club to sell. Foden, who has made 19 Premier League appearances since making his debut under Guardiola in 2017, received an apology from Guardiola earlier this month over […]
Guardiola taught me ‘tactical fouling’ at Man City – Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has told ESPN FC he has learned “tactical fouling” while working under manager Pep Guardiola. The midfielder, 23, became City’s record signing when he joined from Atletico Madrid in the summer for a €70 million fee. “I think it’s a big challenge for me because I never used to play this […]
New York Yankees’ ALDS sweep shows they don’t have to bash to win
By eliminating the Minnesota Twins on Monday, the New York Yankees proved that they are ready to win every way there is during this postseason. The Yankees beat the Twins 5-1 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series to complete a sweep. But before the offense tacked on some late insurance runs, this […]
Aaron Hicks feels ready to return to New York Yankees’ roster after elbow injury
Injured New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks feels like he’s ready to return to the roster for the American League Championship Series. Hicks, who has a right elbow flexor strain and last played on Aug. 3, is among a group of players at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa who were not on the AL […]