Now we know why the Twins let nearly 7,000 days go by with nothing but losses in the postseason. They were waiting for Royce Lewis to grow up and win one. Lewis, a 5-year-old kindergartener the last time the Twins took the lead in a playoff series, jumped straight from the injured list to the […]
Jimmy Fund President Larry Lucchino issued a statement praising Tim Wakefield’s contributions
Larry Lucchino, principal owner of the Worcester Red Sox, chairman of the Jimmy Fund and former Red Sox president, offered insight on the late Tim Wakefield on Tuesday. “My feelings are saddened that this great and good man was taken too soon,” Lucchino said in a statement. “But they also feel angry, as when an […]
Do the Astros want to face the Twins or Blue Jays in the ALDS?
HOUSTON — A furious run to the finish, capped by a postseason-tied D-back sweep over the weekend in Arizona, allowed the Astros to take a deep breath. Instead of boarding a postgame flight Sunday to Florida for the AL Wild Card Series, the Astros won the American League West and returned home to await their […]
The Seahawks get up early over the Giants as Drew Lock briefly replaces injured Geno Smith
Drew Lock replaced Geno Smith after an awkward tackle sent Smith to the locker room early Monday night. (Brad Penner/USA Today) (USA Today Sports/Reuters) Perhaps one of the biggest Cinderella stories from the 2022 NFL season turned into a pumpkin in 2023. After winning nine games last year, the New York Giants don’t look as […]
Chase Claypool will not rejoin the Bears this week, outside of the TNF game against the Chiefs, Matt Eberflus says.
After being a healthy scratch in Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears receiver Chase Claypool will not be with the team this week as it prepares for a Thursday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Eberflus told Claypool not to come […]
Tim Wakefield dies of brain cancer
BALTIMORE — Tim Wakefield, who used his knuckleball to become the third-best pitcher in Red Sox history, died of brain cancer at age 57 on Sunday, the Red Sox announced. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most outstanding pitchers of his generation and a key part of the […]
Simone Biles makes history on the opening day of qualifying for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
CNN — Simone Biles She announced her return to the world stage in some style on Sunday as she finished first in the women’s all-around qualifier at the World Championships. 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships She became the first woman to land a double pike vault Yurchenko in an international competition. Biles ascended the vault, […]
Europe wins the Ryder Cup over the USA after Tommy Fleetwood wins
Sign up for our free Sports newsletter to get the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up for our free sports email to get the latest news Europe won that buzzy Ryder Cup in Rome, but only just. After clashes broke out between the two teams on Saturday night, the United States […]
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Frankie Muniz on why the NASCAR playoffs are superior to the sport in general Actor Frankie Muniz dedicated the last years of his life to pursuing a career in stock car racing and explains why he loves the former current NASCAR playoff racer. Sports seriously, USA Today The NASCAR Cup Series hits the biggest, fastest […]
Felix Bautista will undergo Tommy John surgery
BALTIMORE — Felix Bautista won’t pitch for the Orioles again in 2023 — and he’s unlikely to do so in the ’24 season, either. Baltimore general manager Mike Elias announced Saturday that Bautista is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister during the first or second week of […]