Explaining the rise of sluggers as leadoff hitters
For a while now, the leadoff role has been trending away from the Punch and Judy-type with no pop and toward legitimate, dynamic bats that could just as easily be…Read more
Monthly Archives: settembre 2018
Weekend slate full of contender clashes
The good stuff is upon us as this 2018 season winds down and the races tighten and the pulses quicken. Here are five topics to track this weekend in MLB. Read more
49ers’ Sherman predicts lockout when CBA ends
Niners cornerback Richard Sherman said he's expecting a lockout when the current CBA expires, because the players "don't plan on changing anything about the deal we currently have right now." Read more
Bote stings Nats again as Cubs grind out win
In his first at-bat of the night, David Bote doubled to the right-center-field gap to drive in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and give the Cubs a 6-4…Read more
McGuire enjoys fine MLB debut for Blue Jays
Reese McGuire became the latest Blue Jays rookie to enjoy a successful debut when he doubled during the ninth inning of a 9-4 loss to the Indians on Thursday night…Read more
Is Loyd the biggest key to the WNBA Finals?
Seattle guard Jewell Loyd's production might be the difference in a star-studded finals. Read more
J.D. Martinez Triple Crown Watch
Before the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera broke a 45-year drought in 2012, there hadn't been a Triple Crown winner since Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski pulled off the feat for the…Read more
Neymar relishing added responsibility after being named Brazil captain
Neymar believes the responsibility of leading Brazil will be good for him after the Paris Saint-Germain star was appointed captain. Head coach Tite scrapped his captaincy rotation by naming Neymar…Read more
Lindor rakes as Tribe trims magic number to 7
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of homers, including his seventh leadoff jack this season to tie a club record, and his two-run single in a three-run fifth helped the Indians…Read more
Serena coasts into first US Open final since 2014
Serena Williams advances to her first US Open final since 2014 where she will face 20-year-old Naomi Osaka. Read more