While the local broadcast market has swung in uncertainty across the country over the past few months, with one major regional sports network syndicate going bankrupt and another leaving the business entirely, the Utah Jazz sought a new way to distribute their games. Where the franchise has arrived is not only what team owner Ryan […]
I am ready to take on new challenges
Annette Kontaveit made a shocking and unexpected announcement on Tuesday: At just 27 years old, she will retire from professional tennis. Kontaveit revealed in her Instagram post that she has been diagnosed with lumbar disc degeneration in her back, which prevents her from training and playing at a level that would allow her to seriously […]
New Zealand raises concerns about racism with FIFA after abandoning the Qatar match
June 19 (Reuters) – New Zealand Football said it would approach FIFA about protecting players against racism after the men’s national team abandoned a half-time friendly against Qatar in protest at alleged racist slurs against a player. New Zealand said a Qatari opponent had directed a “huge racial slur” against All Whites defender Michael Boxall, […]
HOLLINGER: Bradley Bell’s trade defines an era for the Seas for the Wizards and Suns
Welcome to the era-defining trade of BOGO (Bold Owner Goes Overboard). In one corner, we have Phoenix’s Mat Ishbia, who quickly dumps any unnamed asset to overpay for whatever shiny thing next appears on the market. On the other side, we have Ted Leonsis of Washington, who humbly began a long-overdue rip-off less than a […]
Hidden ball trick in College World Series 2023
Omaha, Neb. – There was a freak play in the ninth inning of LSU baseball’s 6-3 win over Tennessee on Saturday in the 2023 College World Series. With two outs in the ninth inning, first baseman Blake Burke of Tennessee reached first base on an error by Jordan Thompson. But before relief pitcher Riley Cooper […]
Central notes: Cardinals, Yarbrough, Pirates
the basics Defensive player can be active Lars Notbar From the list of injured as soon as tomorrow, according to John Denton from MLB.com. Nootbaar, who has been on IL since the start of the month with a lower back contusion, has slashed .266/.380/.390 in 184 appearances for St. Louis this season, good for 118 […]
The Cincinnati Reds win their eighth straight game, sweeping the Astros
HOUSTON – No matter how Sunday’s final series versus the Astros turned out, the Reds’ nine-game, three-city trip through St. Louis, Kansas City and Houston was already an unqualified success. Anything more would be gravy. And who doesn’t love broth? The Reds clearly do, as they cruised to a 9-7 10-inning victory to pull off […]
Sources – Brandon Miller, Scott Henderson to visit the Hornets again
Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan GiffoniJune 18, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. ET2 minutes to read The highlights that make Brandon Miller an outstanding NBA player Check out the plays by Alabama’s Brandon Miller that made him among the top prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. the The Charlotte Hornets expect to hold a second round of […]
Tim Tszyu knocks out Carlos Ocampo in the first round, and sets his sights on Jermel Charlo
Jake MichaelsSenior writer for ESPNJune 18, 2023, 01:42 a.m. ET3 minutes to read Tim Tszyu celebrates his victory over Carlos Ocampo.Chris Hyde/Getty Images GOLD COAST, Australia — Tim Tszyu delivered an ominous warning to Jermell Charlo, smashing final challenger Carlos Ocampo in just 77 seconds to set up what is likely to be a massive […]
Prospect Jacob Amaya was called up by the Marlins
WASHINGTON — Realizing that Jean Segura’s strained left hamstring would sideline the shortstop for more than two days, the Marlins on Saturday promoted Jacob Amaya, the ninth-ranked MLB Pipeline, ahead of their game against the Nationals. The 24-year-old joined the squad amid a series of roster moves that also saw Miami place their third player […]