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Hall of Famer diagnoses MLB top prospect's struggles

Hall of Famer diagnoses MLB top prospect's struggles

Hurricanes not expected to re-sign defenseman, center

The Hurricanes will be one of the most interesting teams to watch this offseason by any measure.

Tired ESPN analysts get heated on air

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is many things. On Friday, it appears one of those might have been “fatigued.” ESPN’s Perkins has been busy this NBA season, and during playoff time, that workload has seemingly only increased. The network aired the pivotal Game 6 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Perkins participated in coverage of that game, which didn’t end until pretty late on the East Coast. Then, as...

Report: Will Zalatoris said players discussed asking for 2nd round to be postponed

Will Zalatoris told reporters that a group of players nearly asked for the second round of the PGA Championship to be postponed after the harrowing early morning hours Friday. According to The Athletic, Zalatoris said the conversation among the players lasted around 30 minutes after the death of a pedestrian and the arrest of No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler on a felony charge of assault on a

Rory McIlroy falters as Xander Schauffele leads by one at US PGA

Rory McIlroy requires a rousing Saturday here at the US PGA if he is to put himself in the mix for a first major title in 10 years. However, Tiger Woods’s challenge for a fifth Wanamaker Trophy ended prematurely after the 48-year-old suffered two triple-bogeys in three holes early in his second-round on his way to a 77 and a seven-over total to com...

Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo hail ‘massive’ qualifying at F1 Emilia Romagna GP

Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda both advance to Q3 at Imola, setting VCARB up for a big Sunday

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?

10 most underrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

NHL commentator blasts ref after disallowed goal

Controversy emerged in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night when a series-winning goal was disallowed. Afterward, comments made by former NHL player and current analyst Paul Bissonnette made the controversy even greater. Leading 3-2 in their series against the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars appeared to put the series away with a goal from Mason Marchment. The goal, though, was called off due to goalie interference, with the officials...

Fernando Alonso: Lewis Hamilton ‘thinks he is alone on the track’

"Hamilton thinks that he is alone on the track!"

An Orioles-Marlins trade to reignite talks from the offseason over young star

The Baltimore Orioles are a team that could use some starting pitching. Perhaps Jesus Luzardo of the Miami Marlins could help them

Golf-Woods packing his bags after disastrous PGA Championship outing

(Reuters) - A disastrous six-over-par 77 in the second round of the PGA Championship saw 15-times major winner Tiger Woods miles from the projected cut line in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, in his first tournament since the Masters. Woods enjoyed a Masters milestone last month with his 24th consecutive made cut at the major but was seven over par through 36 holes at Valhalla Golf Club with the

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

What F1 GPS data reveals about Verstappen’s Imola qualifying save

Max Verstappen’s eighth consecutive Formula 1 pole position - which equals Ayrton Senna's record - owes much to the tow he picked up from Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg – per the GPS data of Imola Q3’s final runs.

Dodgers make series of moves involving notable players

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting back one key injury return even as they lose another slugger to the IL.

Shohei Ohtani's opposite field HR vs. the Reds is ridiculous

Shohei Ohtani tied for the MLB lead in home runs with a ridiculous opposite-field blast.

Getting into Valhalla during the PGA isn't easy on a good day. Then came a perfectly imperfect storm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Will Zalatoris urged his parents Richard and Catherine to stay home this weekend and not follow him around at the PGA Championship. It's not worth the trouble, Zalatoris told them. The headaches involved in getting in and around Valhalla Golf Club were simply too great. And then came Friday morning, when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus just outside the gates in the predawn hours. A short time later Scottie...

Neuville stunned by almost “impossible” result in WRC Rally Portugal

Thierry Neuville believes he achieved the almost “impossible” by scoring a Rally Portugal podium that helped extend his World Rally Championship lead to 24 points over Elfyn Evans.

FIA make quick verdict as Ferrari, Red Bull and RB all summoned after Imola practice incidents

After some tight moments in FP2, three drivers are off to see the stewards at Imola.

Mets prospect continues to push for a .400 batting average after his recent promotion

A promotion to High-A hasn't slowed down New York Mets prospect Nick Morabito in a quest to hit .400.

ESPN's Sam Ponder Calls Out 'Unamerican' Critics Of Harrison Butker

Just a few days ago, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke at Benedictine College's graduation ceremony and encouraged women to be homemakers. “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” Butker said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in ...

A Braves-Cardinals trade that isn't for Sonny Gray or Ryan Helsley

The Atlanta Braves may look to steal from the St. Louis Cardinals roster, but Sonny Gray and Ryan Helsley aren't the only players they might be interested in.

Rays, Cubs trade left-handed pitchers

The Rays and Cubs have agreed to a swap of left-handers.

Aston Martin boss hits out at ‘disrespectful’ and ‘unfair’ comment made about Lance Stroll

Mike Krack: "That is disrespectful in my opinion. And unfair, too."

Ballon d'Or confirm Robert Lewandowski decision after 2020 award speculation

Reports have suggested that Robert Lewandowski could be awarded a retrospective Ballon d'Or for his performances during 2020 - the year the award was cancelled.

Alex Anthopoulous wizardry with Braves trades on full display yet again

Alex Anthopoulos' offseason trade with the White Sox looks even better with this latest update.

Should Giannis Antetokounmpo leave the Milwaukee Bucks after another early playoff exit?

Cardinals get front-row seat to growing list of whiffs over the past year

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a front-row seat to another bad decision by the front office over the past year.

Leclerc: Rare F1 race engineer swap was ‘team decision’

Charles Leclerc has revealed that the decision to change his Formula 1 race engineer from this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was a team choice.

Tiger Woods: I'm going to fight until the end

Tiger Woods’ latest struggles at the PGA Championship have led to many golf fans suggesting that Woods just may not be able to compete at the highest level anymore. But Woods feels differently on the matter, seemingly dedicated to working continuously on his game to get his game back in the right place. Woods finished his first two rounds at the PGA Championship at seven-over-par, eight strokes off of the projected cut line at one-under-par....

Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Imola Grand Prix after impeding Kevin Magnussen.

Dodgers give James Outman the Jordan Walker treatment with latest roster move

The Los Angeles Dodgers' latest roster move resembles what the St. Louis Cardinals did with Jordan Walker.

Should Detroit Lions trade Hendon Hooker after Jared Goff extension?

With the Detroit Lions signing Jared Goff to a long-term contract extension, should the team trade 2023 third-round pick, Hendon Hooker?

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World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and detained by police

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained in handcuffs by police outside Valhalla Golf Club in a bizarre misunderstanding on Friday morning.

LPGA: Rose Zhang not alone; multiple players withdraw from Liberty National event

Multiple players joined Rose Zhang and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National due to suspicious illness.

Where Detroit Lions landed in recent rankings of NFL offenses

Bleacher Report recently ranked every NFL offense, from best to worst. Where did the Detroit Lions end up?

MotoGP set to drop India from 2024 calendar; Kazakhstan to replace it

MotoGP is set to cancel the Indian Grand Prix in 2024 and have its September slot taken by the postponed Kazakhstan Grand Prix instead, Autosport has learned.

NBC might not be interested in Charles Barkley

As basketball fans await to learn the fate of the NBA on TNT, Bomani Jones cautions against assuming NBC could be an eventual landing spot for Charles Barkley Warner Bros. Discovery might be fighting to save the NBA on TNT, but it sounds like the league is hellbent on moving its “B” package of games to NBC. If that happens, does NBC bring Inside the NBA to their network? Or does NBC reacquiring NBA game rights subsequently close the book on the...

Another Braves-White Sox trade that gives Atlanta the reliever it needs

The Atlanta Braves could be in the market for bullpen help and the White Sox's Michael Kopech might be the perfect piece for Atlanta.

Real Madrid's locker room 'revolution': Florentino Perez's future top signings for 2024/25

2024 PGA Championship missed cuts: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark among stars not playing weekend at Valhalla

A number of recent major champions won't be around for the action this weekend in Louisville

Ferrari grilled on Adrian Newey interest amid rumours of huge contract signed

All roads lead to Ferrari for Adrian Newey...

Grading a bold Phillies-A’s trade to get Philadelphia over the top

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently without a top-notch closer. However, this potential trade with the Athletics could get them that missing piece.

Why Ferrari thinks Hamilton's impact will go far beyond F1 lap time

The benefits that Lewis Hamilton will bring to Ferrari extend far beyond just the lap time he is able to deliver, says Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur.

Key Knicks forward ruled out for Game 7 vs. Pacers

The statuses of Knicks forwards OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are both in the air, but the outlook for either being able to play and give 100% in Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pacers isn’t great,

Moment Scottie Scheffler arrested outside 2024 PGA Championship

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was taken to jail on a string of charges - including a felony charge of assaulting a police officer - after being arrested by police outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning.

Juxtaposition of Cardinals roster decisions says everything about struggles

While the Cardinals made some good offseason roster decisions, the bad ones outshine them.

Twins miffed by rare infield shift violation and questionable pitch calls in 3-2 loss to Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Following a one-run loss, Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub. This one was tough on the Twins. “There was some stuff going on today,” Baldelli said. Several questionable pitch calls and a confusing rule violation tripped up the Twins, who dropped their fourth straight game Friday night, 3-2 as the Cleveland Guardians got a home run in the eighth inning from...

Oscar Piastri’s F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix penalty, explained

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri qualified second at Imola, but teammate Lando Norris will start next to Max Verstappen