On the rise: 5 clubs set to rebound into contention
At least five teams have moved themselves into contention after tough 2017 seasons. Some of them still have work to do, but we shouldn't lose sight that they've already done…Read more
Monthly Archives: gennaio 2018
Former Boston Celtics great Jo Jo White dead at 71
Former Celtics All-Star and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jo Jo White has died at 71 following a battle with cancer, the team confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
Philadelphia Sixers’ JJ Redick (leg) out at least 10-14 days
With 4:37 remaining in the fourth quarter of last night's game, JJ Redick sustained an injury to his left leg resulting from contact with an opponent. He underwent X-rays following…Read more
World Cup glory and Bernabeu magic – Ronaldinho´s best moments for Barca and Brazil
Brazil and Barcelona icon Ronaldinho will officially retire from football this year, drawing a line under one of the most memorable careers of the 21st century. Although the 37-year-old forward…Read more
Batting Bryant leadoff makes sense for Cubs
Cubs manager Joe Maddon carries a reputation for outside-the-box thinking, and it shows up in his lineup construction. Maddon started 11 different players in the top spot in 2017. Current…Read more
Mets finalize 3-year deal with Bruce
The Mets announced Tuesday night they signed free agent Jay Bruce to a three-year deal, which is worth $39 million, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand last week. Read more
Hoffman, Wagner HOF valuation a challenge
Though I have spent countless hours studying the Hall of Fame -- the players in it, the trends, great choices, odd choices, philosophies behind the vote -- I still have…Read more
How many future HOFers will play in 2018?
How many future Hall of Famers will take the field in 2018? It's impossible to know for sure, but it's easy to take a look at the current crop of…Read more
Tale of the tape: Darvish vs. Arrieta
Though there are a lot of free-agent starters out there, Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta represent the class of the free-agent class, and something could come to fruition soon with…Read more
Ligue 1 Review: Balotelli at the double as Payet shines and Malcom toils
Mario Balotelli starred with a brace before Radamel Falcao provided the late drama in Monaco's 2-2 derby draw with Nice in Ligue 1. The reigning champions drew first blood amid…Read more