The Dodgers fell short again, but they were also here again, at the end of a season that began with 10 more losses than victories. The thought was not lost on them. “I think you have to realize that we are a really good team to get to go toRead More →
On one side, there were raised arms, clenched fists and warm hugs. There was jumping and cheering and screaming and laughing, the typical bedlam that follows a World Series championship. On the other side, there was Manny Machado, who had just flailed at a Chris Sale slider toward his shoeRead More →
The Golden State Warriors enjoyed their annual tour of New York during the weekend, taking in the sights while securing two victories. The Knicks gave the Warriors a scare on Friday night by holding a 10-point lead with just fewer than two minutes left in the third quarter, only toRead More →
Ben Simmons is a step closer to the mega millions of a “max” NBA deal after the Philadelphia 76ers exercised their fourth-year option on his rookie contract. It means Simmons is locked in with the 76ers for next season — no surprise given the 2016 No. 1 draft pick’s stellarRead More →
Ty Montgomery fumbled the kickoff on a play that was never supposed to happen after the Rams had gone up 29-27 with 2 minutes, 5 seconds to play. That’s because Montgomery, the Packers’ backup running back, was supposed to take a knee after catching the ball 2 yards deep inRead More →
Larry Fitzgerald has made a name for himself by being respectful and reserved when he scores touchdowns. Since he entered the NFL in 2004, he’s had an “act like you’ve been there before” attitude in the end zone, something he learned from being a Minnesota Vikings ball boy in theRead More →
“The 18th pitch … a high fly ball into right field. Back goes Sosa, way back to the cage, and it’s gone. … Home run, Alex Cora on the 18th pitch, and the Dodgers lead four to nothing. Hah! What a moment! 9:23 on the scoreboard, if you want toRead More →
Right-hander Rick Porcello will get the start in Game 3 of the World Series with a chance to help the Boston Red Sox put a hammerlock on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Alex Cora made the announcement after the Red Sox’s 4-2 win in Game 2 on Wednesday that gaveRead More →
Part of an NBA front office’s job is to plan for free agency well in advance. But the circumstances surrounding this season and the next wave of available stars have made things a bit absurd. In talking to league executives, scouts and agents, it has become clear plenty of teamsRead More →
Rondo again pointed to the fact that he was wearing a mouthguard, which would impact his ability to intentionally spit on someone, and said the league catered to Paul’s “good guy” image when deciding the length of the bans. “This is the only time I’m going to address this,” RondoRead More →