By Phil Miller www.startribune.com Their postseason ambitions now just a mathematical asterisk, the Twins have embarked on the what-if portion of their season. What if his teammates drove home runs as methodically as Jose Miranda? What if Matt Wallner had been given more than a two-week look? And especially, what […]
Memphis lawyers step up in the clutch as Penny Hardaway’s program picks up massive win in IARP case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the months leading up to Tuesday’s announcement detailing how Memphis has been punished in relation to its IARP case that was triggered by the school’s decision in 2019 to play five-star freshman James Wiseman in defiance of the NCAA, the consensus was that anything short of […]
Career of Bucs backup QB Ryan Griffin, best known for holding up drunk Tom Brady
Two and a half years ago, after the Buccaneers pasted the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, the most indelible image from the team’s booze-soaked championship boat parade along Hillsborough River was a plastered Tom Brady returning ashore, tottering past news cameras as he leaned on a teammate who looked more […]
Dodgers’ postseason rotation plans coming into focus
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin pitches during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) It’s probably still more of a hope than a guarantee at this point, but the Dodgers’ playoff rotation plans appear to be finally coming into focus. Before their 4-3 walk-off […]
Takeaways from ESPN Receiver Tracking Metrics: Who leads rankings
Seth WalderESPN Analytics www.espn.com Mark Andrews‘ exceptional ability to get open and come down with contested catches is what makes him an elite pass-catcher, not just a great tight end. That’s true despite the fact the Ravens tight end’s ability to generate yards after catch relative to expectations is just […]
'He's definitely the good cop, and I'm definitely the bad one': How two MVP candidates are fueling each other
Close www.espn.com St. Louis’ infield is home to the two best players in the entire NL this season. Here is how they are making themselves — and the Cardinals — even better.
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Craig Kimbrel falters again in Dodgers’ loss to Padres, leaving his playoff roster prospects in doubt
By sports.yahoo.com Dodgers pitcher Craig Kimbrel takes a moment before facing a San Diego Padres batter during the 10th inning on Tuesday in San Diego. Kimbrel walked in the winning run for the Padres. (Gregory Bull / Associated Press) Even after being demoted from the closer role last week, Craig […]
MLB’s Compton Youth Academy honors student-athletes with in-person celebration
By sports.yahoo.com Long before Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene took the mound in his professional debut against the World Series defending champion Atlanta Braves this spring, he played baseball at the Youth Academy in Compton, Calif. The facility is part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to serve underprivileged youth. On […]
MLB’s Compton Youth Academy honors student-athletes with in-person celebration
Long before Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene took the mound in his professional debut against the World Series defending champion Atlanta Braves this spring, he played baseball at the Youth Academy in Compton, Calif. The facility is part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to serve underprivileged youth. On Saturday, the […]