Fading the Chicago White Sox has been a bettor's dream this season
Despite low expectations, the Chicago White Sox have performed poorly at the start of the season, providing opportunities for bettors to fade them. [ more ]
2023 Bruins Ratings: Judge the performance of the coach and front office
At first glance, it's hard to find too much to complain about when it comes to the performance of the Bruins head coach, general manager, and team president.The first-year head coach led his team to all kinds of regular season records.The GM played the trade deadline extremely well, reinforcing a strong roster.
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Bullpen Won't Have Forever to Figure it Out
It appears that big changes could be coming to the Dodgers pitching staff if their struggles continue as we get closer to the trade deadline.Currently, the Dodgers bullpen is one of the worst in baseball as the team has a 4.74 ERA, the fourth highest in the sport, entering Wednesday.Not only are the Dodgers near the bottom of the ERA leaderboard, the team has also given up the fifth most earned runs and the fourth most home runs in relief this season, also entering Wednesday's game.
Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ60M2 review: sleek, stylish, very very good earbuds
The Technics AZ60M2 form one half of Panasonic's two-pronged assault on the earbuds market with its relaunched prestige audio brand.As we've reported, the headliner is the sublime AZ80 model, but it's got a 'little sibling' that also deserves attention.The flagship model silenced my long-lived dislike of earbuds, so I decided to also test the ever-so-slightly cheaper, ever-so-slightly lower-specced AZ60M2, now that I knew I could wear earbuds without searing pain or crippling fear of losing them immediately.
The Chicago Bulls' play-in loss to the Miami Heat is discussed, highlighting the need for higher expectations and analyzing the season's disappointing end. [ more ]
Dave Roberts Discusses Dodgers' World Series or Bust Expectations
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is aware of the high expectations for the team to win the World Series.
Roberts wants his players to focus on the present and take each game as it comes rather than being overwhelmed by the pressure to win the championship. [ more ]
People Are Sharing What They Think Screams "I'm A Bad Parent"
Parents must avoid instilling fear or unreasonable expectations in children, showing interest in their well-being is crucial, while avoiding excessive control. [ more ]
2023 Player Ratings: Have your say on the Bruins forwards
After a two-person group yesterday, we come to the biggest group of players for you to rate this off-season: the forwards!Get yourself a cup of coffee and prepare to plow through this one, as we have four lines (plus scratches) of guys to rate.Some guys knocked it out of the park, others continued to produce consistently, and still others had ups and downs or failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster.
Kevin Pillar believes the 'us vs the world' White Sox can win the division
Kevin Pillar had reservations about joining the White Sox due to negative perception but was convinced of a positive change after conversations with the new management.
The White Sox, with talent akin to World Series contenders, failed to meet expectations in the past, but Pillar is optimistic about the team's potential. [ more ]
Bob Nightengale on Pedro Grifol: 'He's done nothing'
Once again, Bob Nightengale has opinions on the White Sox.The MLB inside reporter for USA Today appeared on 670 The Score's "Mully & Haugh Show" on Tuesday and aired some grievances about first-year skipper Pedro Grifol."All spring, they were saying, 'Look at what the new manager is doing - Pedro Grifol.' He's done nothing.
Liam Hendriks Beat Cancer. His Next Challenge: Getting You to Boo Him Again
ââIn the eighth inning of a close game between his Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels in late May, Liam Hendriks exited the bullpen and jogged toward the mound, the ballpark lights strobing around him.In some ways, this was a normal day at work: for the last few years, the 34-year-old Hendriks has been one of the best closers in baseball, automatic at the end of White Sox games.
Mets Lower Expectations After Season of Dashed Hopes
The new manager of the New York Mets, Carlos Mendoza, understands the lofty expectations of baseball fans in New York and embraces them while acknowledging that it will take time to build a championship culture.
The Mets had high expectations last season with a highly-paid roster, but ultimately had a disappointing season and fired their manager, Buck Showalter. [ more ]
Desperate' Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino deploys unique tactic after Blues reach League Cup final
Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, sees reaching the League Cup final as an achievement for building a team from scratch.
Pochettino suggests that not competing in Europe makes Chelsea's League Cup run even more impressive, but critics argue that the team should demand progression in remaining competitions. [ more ]
Therapists Are Revealing The "Crucial" Questions You Should Ask Your Partner Before Getting Married
Couples should discuss their core values and beliefs, especially in the realm of politics and society, before getting married.
It is important for couples to have open discussions about expectations, shared goals, personal space, support, and letting go of past behaviors and coping patterns. [ more ]
Debut novel 'The God of Good Looks' adds to growing canon of Caribbean literature
Caribbean literature is a rapidly growing genre that is gaining recognition in the literary world.
The debut novel "The God of Good Looks" by author Nabiha Khan contributes to the growing canon of Caribbean literature and offers an insightful exploration of the Caribbean experience.
Caribbean literature is an important part of understanding the diversity of global culture and can provide readers with a unique insight into the region. [ more ]
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After offseason makeover, can the Dodgers' new-look rotation live up to preseason hype?
The Dodgers have put together a strong starting rotation for the upcoming season, hoping for the best-case scenario where their pitchers perform at their highest level.
There is also the possibility of a nightmare scenario where injuries, struggles, or adjustments to a new league hinder the performance of the Dodgers' pitching staff. [ more ]
Who will replace Kim Foxx as Cook County state's attorney?
The Cook County Democratic Party met Friday for its second day of pre-slating, a traditional meet-and-greet that gives hopeful candidates the chance to make their pitches - and also often lays bare internal party rifts and past grudges.Aside from judges' seats, two key races are on 2024 ballots countywide: state's attorney and circuit court clerk.
As mortgage rates surge, the Tories are losing their reputation for economic competence
An economic crisis was quietly brewing last week while the Conservative party was tearing itself to pieces over Boris Johnson's misleading of parliament.Fears about the tough measures that might be needed to bring down inflation sent mortgage rates surging towards 6%.Even without the disgrace of the former prime minister, this would be a government in serious political trouble staring at electoral meltdown.
Sound engineering program offers hope to at-risk youths in Chicago
At a warehouse in Irving Park, a group of teenage boys and young men between the ages of 14 and 20 sat on couches in a recording studio Wednesday afternoon, taking turns freestyling over a loud beat that bounced off the walls of the glowing room.Music producer and sound engineer Johnny Rayborn maneuvered the settings on his soundboard at the front, looping beats and cutting segments of audio.
Pritkzer cuts off enrollment to immigrant health care program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration will close enrollment for a state-funded health insurance program for immigrants under 65 who are in the country without legal permission, and cap enrollment for those 65 and older, after ballooning costs forced last-minute compromises on the state budget.The move drew a swift rebuke from Latino legislators and an immigrant health care advocacy group that blasted it as "immoral and fiscally short-sighted."
Australia's Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to Net Zero'
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau.This week's issue is written by Natasha Frost, a reporter in Melbourne.What does the transition to a zero-emissions future look like for Australia?This is the topic of Powering Up: Unleashing the Clean Energy Supply Chain, a new book by Alan Finkel, the former Australian chief scientist, released this week.
For a decade now, Max Homa has had regrets.A gettable birdie on the Los Angeles Country Club's sixth hole had eluded him.On No. 8, it took him three putts to find the cup.He finished that round in 2013 with a course-record 61.In his mind, his scorecard could have read should have read 59.The U.S. Open, which began Thursday at the course that still haunts one of its one-round masters a little, could allow him to cast just about all of that aside by Sunday night.
Looking back on the trends that defined each decade comes with its own unique view of a ten-year span.The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released the top baby names of the decade.The three most popular baby boy names of the decade were Noah, Liam, and Jacob; the most popular baby girl names were Emma, Olivia, and Sophia.
Benning reveals how losing season impacted Sharks' locker room
It was a challenging 2022-23 NHL season for the Sharks.The win total likely didn't meet the expectations of some players on the team.Sharks defenseman Matt Benning spoke with Ted Ramey on the latest episode of " Offseason Check In " to discuss how the squad endured difficult losses and having them pile up.
Yankees fans disappointed with DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Volpe
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball.Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans, and fans across the country.Sign up here to join Reacts.The Yankees have had a rather eventful season, and we're only 70 games in.With so many injuries, the roster has seen plenty of different names and faces, and while some of those players have come in and produced well, the biggest focal point of the season is how the regulars are producing.
Jose Trevino's blistering first half last year was a shot in the arm for the Yankees, and propelled him to his first American League All-Star nod.We all know of his Platinum Glove defensive prowess, but his contributions with the bat upon arriving took the lineup to the next level.Even so, fans knew that his offensive performance was likely unsustainable - the first half of 2022 was his longest stretch as an above-average hitter so far in his career.
Sue Gray breached Whitehall impartiality rules' over Labour chief of staff job talks
Sue Gray breached Whitehall impartiality rules when she had talks with Labour about becoming Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff while she was still working as a civil servant, an investigation has found.An official Cabinet Office inquiry found she could have been suspended or sacked had she not quit, The Telegraph reports.
More mortgage misery as average bills to rise 2,900 next year
Homeowners are facing a mortgage crunch next year with annual payments set to sky-rocket by nearly 3,000, piling further misery on families across the country already struggling with the cost of living crisis.The Resolution Foundation (RF), an economic think tank, estimates that yearly costs for those remortgaging in 2024 will increase by 2,900 as lenders jack up prices in response to rising interest rates.
Mortgage crunch on track to increase annual household bills by 15.8bn by 2026'
Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by 2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year, according to a think-tank.As the UK's mortgage crunch deepens, total annual mortgage repayments could rise by 15.8 billion by 2026, the Resolution Foundation said.Stickier-than-expected inflation has raised expectations that the Bank of England's base rate-rising cycle, which started in December 2021, will continue for longer.
Blinken heads to China vowing to raise real concerns' but with low expectations for breakthroughs
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is en route to Beijing for a high-stakes visit meant to steer relations between the United States and China back on course after months of inflamed tensions between the two nations.Officials from both governments have signaled low expectations for the visit, with a senior State Department official telling reporters earlier this week that he does not expect a long list of deliverables.
Kyle Dubas Bringing Two Familiar Faces to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
When Kyle Dubas was hired as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in July 2014, expectations were high in a hockey market.Although it is not a hockey hotbed like Toronto, Pittsburgh may have Dubas feeling the same pressure as team president and current interim general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Vegas Golden Knights are truly a special organization
When the Vegas Golden Knights were announced, people were very excited.The National Hockey League was headed to Sin City.More importantly, the Major Leagues are headed to Vegas in general.What came after is just a cherry on top.Vegas surprised a lot of people during its inaugural season.Their roster on paper didn't look like a winner coming into that season and they made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
The 5 O'Clock Club: Playing "what if" with the Kirk Cousins contract
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive I read two or three interesting and related pieces of information about Kirk Cousins in the past day or so.
As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes
In a meeting in Beijing on Friday, China's leader, Xi Jinping, traded warm smiles with Bill Gates and praised Mr. Gates as the first American friend he had met this year.The encounters in Beijing between Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his Chinese counterparts, starting on Sunday, are likely to feel noticeably chillier.
When Donald Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York City two months ago, I tried to make sense of the political fallout with my colleague Nate Cohn, The Times's chief political analyst.After poring over traditional markers about fund-raising and poll numbers, Nate mentioned another standard I've been thinking about over the past few days: Do Trump's legal challenges make him more (or less) fun?
Liga MX giants Club America have hired 43-year-old Brazilian coach Andre Jardine, the team announced on Friday.Jardine, who was still managing Atletico San Luis on Friday during a 5-1 preseason friendly win over Mineros de Zacatecas, has now left the midtable Mexican side after over a year in charge.
Positionless football is becoming a reality in the Patriots secondary
In March 2022, New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones took to social media to share a message with the world."'Positionless' football is the future," he wrote on his Twitter account.What prompted that statement is not known, but it very well might have been an early preview of things to come.
Who are the winners and losers from Patriots minicamp?
Patriots A pair of rookies were among the top performers for New England during its mandatory minicamp.School's out for the Patriots.After two extended minicamp practices on Monday and Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, Bill Belichick opted to cancel the team's final on-field session Wednesday.Most players will not return to Foxboro until training camp officially gets underway.
Following up with our season-ending Juventus grades, we now take a look at the forwards.And like pretty much every other position group, they had a mixed bag of a season.As I analyze this group, I can only think of two things:
Goddamn, did Juventus struggled to score - 44 goals by players in this position group and only one of them with over 10 scores; And how many big names but little production they got out of them.
NBA Draft Grades 2022: re-grading the Wizards' draft picks 1 year later
It's been nearly a year since the 2022 NBA Draft, meaning it's that time of year where we evaluate players based on their rookie performance.While it is way too early to tell how their careers will turn out, evaluating a player based on their debut season can sometimes give an idea of what they can do in the future.
When is the best time to start assessing how a season is going?It seems, as a sports community, we have never found a consensus when it's appropriate to discuss awards or the validity of a team's performance in terms of projecting forward.Like everyone else, I don't have a definitive answer.But the math can get us close.
The Absolute Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades No One's Heard About
Few teams have historically been run as poorly as the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen many players come and go through the years.It always stings when someone they had within the organization develops well beyond expectations, only it's with another franchise.This has been the case too many times in the organization's very long history.
This essay is part of a series called The Big Ideas, in which writers respond to a single question: Who do you think you are?You can read more by visiting The Big Ideas series page.Terence Blanchard?Oh, is he doing jazz now?My agent was asked this some years ago at a breakfast meeting over bagels and not-that-great coffee near the New York Hilton Midtown.
L.A. loves salad. We ranked the top chains from best to meh
If you, like me, have trouble running more than one errand per day, you understand the relative importance of the few things that you do get done.One of those things is usually lunch.And that lunch is sometimes a salad.We love our salads in Los Angeles.And the salad eaters of the city have a multitude of options to wade through.
Man United 'remain in the race' to sign Kim Min-jae - Old Trafford Faithful
Man United remain keen on signing Kim Min-jae, though nothing is agreed right now.Manchester United's pursuit of Napoli centre-back, Kim Min-jae, has been well documented over the last few weeks.We've been covering the whole saga here.The man from South Korea enjoyed an excellent campaign in Serie A, winning the title while also being named Serie A Defender of the Year along the way.
Stafford's minicamp presence makes 'night and day' difference for Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.-- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford enjoyed being a full participant in the team's on-field work this offseason after having to sit out of last year's activities.Stafford wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Wednesday after two days of throwing, something he could not do in initial preparations for the 2022 season because of an elbow injury that required surgery.