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Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

What Zach Neto's oblique strain means for the Angels as injuries test their depth

(Sam Hodde / Associated Press)

The Angels have an unmistakable resiliency, proven by their three recent road wins over the first-place Rangers and wins in nine of their last 11 games.Yet, as the Angels close in on the midway point of the season, their depth is being tested again by injuries.They lost Zach Neto to an oblique strain and then watched Anthony Rendon and Gio Urshela get banged up during Thursday's 5-3 win over Texas.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

What can Rams gain with nearly 40 first-year players on the roster?

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

The Rams roster, once a veritable Who's Who of NFL stars, is now a "Who's That?" compilation.After an offseason of releases, trades and thanks-for-the-memories goodbyes to key players from the Super Bowl championship team of two seasons ago and last season's disaster, the Rams are attempting to begin anew.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

UCLA unsure whether to play injured Adem Bona in NCAA opener against UNC Asheville

To sit or not to sit, that remains the question facing Adam Bona.Should UCLA's freshman center fight through left-shoulder soreness to play in the Bruins' NCAA tournament opener against massive underdog North Carolina Asheville on Thursday at the Golden 1 Center or rest in hopes of being closer to full strength in a tougher matchup?
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

USC's Vince Iwuchukwu continues to make strides in his comeback from cardiac arrest

The few glimpses were brief, but breathtaking.A put-back dunk.A pick-and-roll layin.A fierce challenge at the rim.All blips of a bright future stretched over 14 minutes of a blowout win in Tempe.Vince Iwuchukwu was still finding his footing last Saturday, still working his way back to full strength, six months after suffering cardiac arrest during a summer workout.
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National Hockey League
Puck Prose
9 months ago
National Hockey League

5 favorites to win NHL Conn Smythe Trophy as of June 12

In less than a week, the Stanley Cup will have been handed out, and a new champion will have been crowned.Along with the NHL championship trophy, the MVP award must also be distributed.There are several worthy candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, though the power rankings have shifted a bit as a result of the Vegas Golden Knights' 3-1 series advantage over the Florida Panthers.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Breaking Down the Colorado Avalanche Season at the Halfway Mark

The Colorado Avalanche has had an up-and-down six months.After winning the Stanley Cup in 2022, the Avalanche has seemed to struggle during the 2022-23 season.Struggle as in not as dominant as last year, yet still having a good season.The Colorado Avalanche is down but not out
The reason for the struggles of the Colorado Avalanche has been injuries.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Detroit Red Wings Weekly Recap; Wrapping Up Week 13

Welcome to my thirteenth regular season Detroit Red Wings weekly review.The Detroit Red Wings played four games this week, going 2-2.The Red Wings lost 3-2 against the Florida Panthers and again 4-1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.They picked up two wins to even their record for the week, a wild 7-5 win against the Winnipeg Jets and a 4-1 win in the rematch against the Maple Leafs.
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San Francisco Giants
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Crawford secures 10-run lead with scoreless 9th

The San Francisco Giants dropped the first two games of their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, mustering only 2 runs against starter Michael Stroman on Friday before managing only a single hit against Kyle Hendricks on Saturday.Two tough losses and Sunday's Bark at the Park looked to be a dog day in more ways than one for the Giants.
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Rookies back vets to explosive 14-4 win over Pirates

The San Francisco Giants are now 13-7 in the Casey Schmitt Era or 8-3 in the Patrick Bailey Era, depending on how you want to see this new and exciting team that's come of age here in May.The Giants trounced, bounced, blew out and/or scuttled the Pirates, 14-4 today thanks in part to this burgeoning young core.
McCovey Chronicles
10 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Joc unlikely to return on the road trip

Happy Wednesday, San Francisco Giants fans.And a happy Wednesday it most certainly is.In case you missed it, the Giants beat the Minnesota Twins last night to crawl back to .500 for the first time since early April, when they were 3-3.They've won seven of their last eight games, and taken three consecutive series against good teams.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

Michael Conforto to make his OF debut

Happy Thursday, San Francisco Giants fans.There's something exciting happening today when the Giants face the Milwaukee Brewers in their 13th preseason game of the year: Michael Conforto will put on a glove.Conforto, who was arguably the Giants biggest free agent signing of the offseason after a failed attempt at Aaron Judge and a failed physical for Carlos Correa, missed the entire 2022 season after having surgery on his right shoulder.
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Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Who are the 2023 New York Yankees?

Who are the 2023 New York Yankees?That is a question I have been asking myself since the season began.Over 60 games into the season and I am still lacking clarity.Maybe it is less about my indecision and more about what the Yankees have provided on the field.As you parse through the intricacies of this season you find a mixed bag of results, and maybe that's just what the Yankees are.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees @ Seattle Mariners: Clarke Schmidt vs. George Kirby

After taking the first two games of this three-game set in Seattle, both in convincing fashion, New York goes for the trifecta tonight.A win moves the Bronx Bombers to a season-high 12 games above .500and sends them to the Thursday offday riding high, before going to LA this weekend to face the Dodgers (where all of Giancarlo Stanton, JOsh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle seem ready to join them).
sportslens.com
10 months ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees Aaron Judge Activated Off Injured List

The New York Yankees have reinstated their star outfielder Aaron Judge from the 10 day Injured List after missing under two weeks with a hip strain.Prior to tonight's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: Reinstated OF Aaron Judge from the 10-day I.L. Placed INF Oswald Peraza on the 10-day I.L. (retro to 5/6) with a right ankle sprain.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

How concerning is Aaron Judge's right hip situation?

So, I'm not here to tell everybody it's panic time.It's probably a bit too early in the season for that.However, the injuries are overwhelming right now.First there was the pitching staff, and in the last few weeks one hitter goes down, then the next, and then the next.Unfortunately, it has hit where it hurts the most.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 3, Orioles 5: Cole's day is tarnished by a weak final inning

The Orioles beat the Yankees by a score of 5-3 on Sunday with some help from the wind.What was supposed to be a regular fly out turned out to be the biggest blip on Gerrit Cole's day, as the right-hander gave up a three-run homer in the fifth inning that proved to be the decisive blow.It was a tale of two very different lineups this afternoon.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Mailbag: Offensive concerns, Opening Day outfield, and moveable prospects

Good afternoon everyone, it's time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions.Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com.WhittakerWalt asks: Biggest concern continues to be the offense.There's potential for an entire season that looks like our second half of last year.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees fans discuss rotation decisions and when to believe what you see

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.It's time for to reveal the results of the latest SB Nation Reacts polls as the Yankees (and the New York City) recover from a smoggy week.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox: Series Preview

The Yankees wrapped up a fairly successful West Coast road trip on Sunday with a victory over the Dodgers.With the win, the Yankees completed a 4-2 run on it, picking up series wins over the Mariners and the Dodgers.Now, they're set to return home and open up a series against the White Sox tonight.Chicago has been one of the bigger disappointments in the league this season, as they've struggled out of the gate, going 26-35.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Tommy Kahnle is back, and throwing his changeup more than ever

On an otherwise forgetful night for the Yankee faithful, as its ball club dropped the opener of this West Coast series 8-24to the Dodgers, there was little to spin on a positive note.There were a couple silver linings, though, among the proceedings, most notably Josh Donaldson's huge return game, and also, the season debut of right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: Series Preview

After taking two out of three from the talented Padres, the Yankees hopped on a plane and departed for the Pacific Northwest to take on the Mariners.Seattle has been playing some impressive baseball of late, winning six of their last seven, albeit against Oakland and Pittsburgh.The AL West squad ended their infamous playoff drought last season, after going 90-72 and snatching a wild card spot.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres: Randy Vasquez vs. Joe Musgrove

The Yankees are coming off of a conflicting series against the division rival Orioles: a huge comeback featuring a clutch Aaron Judge bomb, and then two particularly painful losses.They are now headed into a series with the talented but scuffling Padres.They will send Randy Vásquez out to the hill to make his Major League debut against the 23-27 Friars.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

Is Jake Bauers different?

Jake Bauers isn't anything we haven't seen before.He's just the latest in a long line of fringe corner outfielders who the Yankees have employed in recent years in an attempt to bridge the shortfall left by Brett Gardner's decline and departure from the Bronx stage, as well as Aaron Hicks' deep struggles since the start of 2021.
TalkNats.com
9 months ago
Washington Nationals

A glimpse into the future is getting clearer for the Nats! | TalkNats.com

The patch on their sleeves are property of the Washington Nationals with a clear Curly W logo.There are no names on the back of their jerseys, and just numbers that might as well be their Top-Prospect rankings in all of baseball.James Wood is going places, and Robert Hassell III just needs to get that full feeling back after his hamate surgery late last year.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Nationals

Nationals' top prospects are getting early work - and a lot of attention

Outfielder James Wood, the Nationals' top prospect, spoke with reporters Sunday.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - At one point Saturday afternoon, James Wood, Elijah Green and Brady House took batting practice simultaneously, their thwacks almost reaching unison.Wood, a 20-year-old outfielder and the Washington Nationals' consensus top prospect, pulled liners into the right-center gap.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

Buffalo Bills make another big pass-rush addition in former Rams LB

The Buffalo Bills signing Leonard Floyd away from the Los Angeles Rams is a massive pickup.By getting Leonard Floyd to agree to a one-year deal, the Buffalo Bills are all-in on trying to win a Super Bowl this season.After starring collegiately for Mark Richt at Georgia, Floyd was a top-10 pick by the Chicago Bears in 2018.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

Bills' notable OTA absence is a low-key advantage for Super Bowl hopes

The Buffalo Bills should be just fine without Stefon Diggs taking part in OTAs this spring.It should be viewed as no Stefon Diggs, no problem for the Buffalo Bills during OTAs.Diggs loves to make big-time plays as a pass-catcher, but he also loves his money.After essentially forcing his way out of Minnesota, he once again is playing hardball with the Buffalo brass.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

Raiders: Latest Jimmy Garoppolo update could make Davante Adams drama worse

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason as a potential replacement for Derek Carr.So far, it's not going well.While the Las Vegas Raiders knew about Jimmy Garoppolo's nagging injury issues when they signed him - or so they claim - it doesn't make the average fan all too confident.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Chiefs roster has to clear unforeseen hurdle for Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs flu game?Ahead of Super Bowl 57, Chris Jones and Co. are dealing with an airborne virus, rather than an injury.Chris Jones and several Kansas City Chiefs players have come down with a virus of some sort.While it's not expected to keep them out for the Super Bowl by any means, it has limited their practice time and media availability in the most important week of their football lives.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

3 adjustments Chiefs must make without Patrick Mahomes at full strength

The Kansas City Chiefs need to make some serious adjustments if they are to survive an AFC Championship clash with the Bengals, especially if Patrick Mahomes isn't full strength.Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain, which means his movement in the pocket will be limited.For most players, that would be a concern, but for Mahomes it's two-fold.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

3 Chiefs who need to step up after Patrick Mahomes injury to return to Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes has already said he'll be 'good to go' for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game but he'll need help for KC to get back to the Super Bowl.Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs and the AFC Championship Game - that's a combo as reliable as a Big-Mac (with ketchup, naturally) and fries.
Chicago Sun-Times
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Romy Gonzalez, Andrew Vaughn power White Sox to 7-3 victory against Angels

With closer Liam Hendriks back after his bout with cancer, the White Sox are essentially at full strength.''It feels really good to have our whole team back together for the first time,'' manager Pedro Grifol said before the Sox' 7-3 victory Tuesday against the Angels halted a three-game losing streak and boosted their record to a still-uninspiring 23-34.
Chicago Sun-Times
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox' Andrew Vaughn 'in really good place'

GOODYEAR, Ariz.- An upbeat Andrew Vaughn said his back felt "normal" Saturday, a bright piece of news for the White Sox as they near Opening Day hoping to be at full strength.A day after batting three times and dashing at full speed from second base to home as the designated hitter in a minor league game, Vaughn played first base in another minor league game, going 1-for-4, Saturday afternoon.
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

EDD is finally back in vintage form

If the Washington Mystics are going to make it back to the WNBA Finals this season, they are going to need Elena Delle Donne to play at a very high level.To her credit, Delle Donne is doing just that.So far, Delle Donne is averaging 21 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game this season while shooting 54 percent from the field and 58.3 percent (7-of-12) from the three point line.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

A mock draft round-up at the halfway point in the NBA season

If the 2022-2023 NBA season ended today, the Wizards would have the 6th best odds at winning the NBA Draft Lottery.As Troy Haliburton reported on the Bleav in Wizards podcast with me this week, the Wizards are looking to move several key players at the deadline.This could lead to them bottoming out even further and improving their draft odds.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Will Dodgers seek starting pitching at deadline? Loss to Rays highlights question

(Chris O'Meara / Associated Press)

What started as a potential preseason concern for the Dodgers has turned into a sudden midseason conundrum.Less than two months into the schedule, the team's starting pitching might need to be shored up.It's a result of injuries at the major league level, coupled with thinning options on the farm.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Andrew Friedman Admits Dodgers Not as Good as Last Season by Design

The 2023 Dodgers are still figuring things out.Over the last month as the team rebounded from a 13-13 start, we've seen the expression I think this is closer to what we thought the team would look like tossed around by players and coaches alike.But, at times, what they thought the team would look like is leaving some things to be desired.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors keep insane home winning streak vs. Timberwolves alive

Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors were gearing up for a perfect trap game at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Not only was the Rudy Gobert-led team coming off a very emotional game against the Bulls the night before, but they had just lost star guard Anthony Edwards to an ankle injury.Both sides had opportunities to flex their muscles in the first half.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Marc Johnstone scores twice, third-period comeback falls short as Toronto Marlies lose in Hershey

If the Marlies didn't put themselves in such a hole, an impressive third-period push might have resulted in a point or two instead of a 4-3 regulation loss to the Atlantic Division leaders.First Period
Due to absences and the recent trade of Dryden Hunt, Toronto dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
The AC Milan Offside
1 year ago
AC Milan

Milan Player Ratings: Lecce 2-2 AC Milan

AC Milan dropped points again as Lecce stunned the side with two early goals.A second half recovery only grabbed a point but that is not enough in this tough title race.Just to point out, this is as close as we have to a full strength starting XI and the side was abysmal.The defence is unorganised and lacking confidence.
Silver Screen and Roll
10 months ago
LA Lakers

Mo Bamba expected to return for Lakers in Game 4 vs. Nuggets

The Lakers will have quite the uphill challenge starting with Game 4 on Monday.The good, even if ultimately underwhelming, news is that they'll be back at full strength to make a potential last stand.After being out for most of the postseason, Mo Bamba will return to the bench for the Lakers, as reported by Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report on Sunday.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Garrett Whitlock has a 'good chance' to return to Red Sox' rotation on Saturday

Red Sox Whitlock's return means the Red Sox will likely have to shuffle their starting rotation as they might be at full health for the first time this season.The Red Sox' starting rotation might be at full strength for the first time this season before they finish their nine-game West Coast trip next weekend.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Chris Sale Enjoying 'Freeing' Return To Full Health

It has been quite a while since Chris Sale was available to the Boston Red Sox to start a season.Sale made Opening Day starts for Boston in 2018 and 2019 but has been sidelined with injuries as the Red Sox opened each season since.In 2020 and 2021, it was Tommy John surgery that kept him from being able to contribute from the jump.
www.90min.com
10 months ago
AC Milan

Inter vs AC Milan - Champions League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Inter have a two-goal lead to protect when they play host to AC Milan in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro.Having secured a 2-0 victory in a fascinating first leg, Inter already have one foot in the finale but will be fearful of an almighty response from a scorned Milan side desperate to stop their rivals from reaching the European showpiece.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Updates: Jimmy Nelson Shut Down; Daniel Hudson 'Still Down The Road'

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll as they've won eight of their last 10 games, including a current winning streak of three, and they are 15-5 in the last 20.The stretch of elite play comes after a slow start, which happened in part due to injuries and multiple players going on paternity leave.Now, the team is getting healthy and finding their rhythm.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Max Muncy Still Battling Illness, 'Hanging in There'

The only things that have been able to cool down Max Muncy this season were off the field.First, it was the birth of his child that put him on the paternity list for three days, much to the delight of the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitchers.That was coming off a week in which Muncy won the National League Player of the Week Award, and he couldn't have been more deserving.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Different stakes, same result: Dodgers lose again to playoff-nemesis Padres

(Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

The stakes were different.But the scene felt the same.Just like last October, when their record-breaking season ended after just four playoff games, the Dodgers struggled in all areas on Friday night at Petco Park.They couldn't hit with runners in scoring position.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Mookie Betts Believes Dodgers Are Finally Putting it All Together

The Los Angeles Dodgers are really settling in to playing some great baseball.After Wednesday afternoon's insane come-from-behind 10-6 win over the Phillies, the Dodgers have now won six straight, and have outscored their opponents 50-17 in that time span.In the first two games against the Phillies, the Dodgers scored 26 runs on 32 hits alone while allowing just five runs on 11 hits.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

David Peralta Doesn't Feel Pressure With Dodgers Outfield Platoon

David Peralta was among the Los Angeles Dodgers who homered in a 13-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night that extended the team's winning streak to a season-high four games.Peralta gave the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second after hitting a three-run blast off Taijuan Walker.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Max Muncy Feels Close to Returning to His 2021 Form

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was coming off a severe and heartbreaking injury he suffered in the final game of the 2021 season.Muncy missed the entire 2021 postseason after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).The 32-year-old managed to play in 136 games in 2022, but was far from what he was in 2021 All-Star season.
MLB Trade Rumors
10 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Syndergaard, Farmer, MLBTR Chat

There's already been one move made this morning, but here are three things well be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Syndergaard to be re-evaluated: Dodgers right-hander Noah Syndergaard left yesterday's start against the Brewers after just one inning with a cut on his finger.
MLB Trade Rumors
10 months ago
Major League Baseball

Rockies Exploring Rotation Additions

The Rockies' starting pitching has, rather predictably, been a major weakness in 2023, with their rotation's collective 5.94 ERA ranking 28th in the Majors.Colorado starters have baseball's second-lowest strikeout rate (17.4%), seventh-highest walk rate (9.5%), third-highest HR/9 mark (1.85) and the third-fewest innings (141).
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuna Jr. is all the way back

The Atlanta Braves are still in the relatively early stages of the marathon-like regular season but one thing is already becoming abundantly clear at this point in the campaign: Ronald Acuña Jr. is back.He's all the way back.He's back like it's A Dinosaur's Story and it's 1993.He has looked absolutely incredible to start off this season and it's looking like he's picking up exactly where he left off before he suffered that nasty knee injury in 2021.
The Hockey Writers
10 months ago
LA Kings

3 Takeaways as Kings Lose to Oilers in 6 Games

The Los Angeles Kings lost Game 6 on home ice to the Edmonton Oilers, which ended their 2022-23 season.This was another back-and-forth affair like we've seen many times in this series, and ultimately the Kings came up short.A first round exit against the Oilers was how their season ended last year as well, but there is a lot we have learned over this year.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Yoendrys Gomez vs. Kyle Gibson (split-squad)

With the World Baseball Classic wrapping up, spring training games are the only thing that stand between us and the long-awaited regular season.As everyone makes some final tweaks to prepare for real games, the Yankees send a split-squad to Sarasota to take on the division rival Orioles, who are at or near full strength.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

What re-signing special teamer Cody Davis means for the Patriots

Veteran special teamer Cody Davis will not be going anywhere.The 34-year-old, who has been a staple of the New England Patriots ' special teams operation since first joining the team in 2020, has signed a new contract with the organization.Returning on a one-year contract, as was reported by former teammate Devin McCourty on Saturday, Davis will get another opportunity to prove himself.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jonathan Kuminga ruled out for Warriors-Bucks

SAN FRANCISCO Jonathan Kuminga will miss his second consecutive game Saturday with a sprained right ankle.Kuminga was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks after twisting his ankle on a drive to the basket during pregame warmups in Memphis on Thursday.The Bucks won't be at full strength either, with two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo slated to sit out his third straight game with a soreness in his right hand.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

The Celtics' priority should be clear: health and rest for their top eight players

Celtics Boston is currently four games up on second place Philadelphia in the East.I've seen enough from the Celtics in a couple of different ways.I've seen enough to fully believe.Forty-eight games and 35 wins into the season, they are the best team in the NBA and, at full strength, deserve to be considered the favorite to win the title come June.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Troop keeping alive centuries of military tradition on coronation day

A ceremonial military troop will keep centuries of tradition in Royal Hillsborough alive when it takes part in events in the Co Down village to mark the King's coronation.As part of Saturday's celebrations, Andrew Carlisle, bugler with the Hillsborough Fort Guard, will play a fanfare he composed for the proclamation of Charles last year.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

The big idea: can writing make you healthier?

Like many anguished teens, I often felt that my best friend was my diary.I would enter my bedroom in a terrible mood, but as the sentences took shape on the page, whatever was troubling me no longer felt like quite as much of a catastrophe.I wasn't able to extinguish every sadness, but often felt calmer, as if a physical pressure had lifted from my chest.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Wizards Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 28

The Boston Celtics can further solidify their No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference while also burying the Wizards' fading postseason hopes on March 28 when the two teams tussle in the nation's capital.Boston is riding high on a three-game win streak that most recently saw the Cs dismantle the Spurs by 44 points on their TD Garden home parquet, while the Wizards come into this one having lost five of their last six games.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics vs. Kings best bet and pick for Tuesday, March 21 (Lay points with Boston)

The Boston Celtics are back in the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, for now, after the Philadelphia 76ers lost on Monday night.Boston can add to its lead with a win on Tuesday, and the team is favored on the road against the Sacramento Kings.Robert Williams III is not listed on the injury report for Boston, a huge addition back into the team's lineup.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Kings Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 21

The Boston Celtics and their March 21 opponent, the Kings, are both coming off losses to a Jazz team that was supposedly on the downturn after profiling as sellers at the 2023 NBA trade deadline.Boston, though, is coming off three days of rest.Sacramento will be taking on the Cs on the second night of a back-to-back.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Analyst: Boston Celtics wouldn't have beaten Bucks with healthy 3x All-Star in 2022 playoffs

According to CBS Sports' Brad Botkin, the Boston Celtics wouldn't have been Eastern Conference champions in 2022 had it not been for the absence of the Bucks' 3x All-Star forward Khris Middleton."A potential Boston-Milwaukee conference finals would be a war, and though I've favored Boston in most of my analysis throughout the season, I am leaning Milwaukee now," Botkin prefaced before saying, "They've just been so great over the last six weeks, and I can't ignore that Milwaukee likely wins last season with a healthy Middleton."
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics, Bucks on a collision course for a postseason showdown?

BOSTON -- Several weeks ago, Ja Morant made headlines when he told ESPN's Malika Andrews that the Memphis Grizzlies are " fine in the West."What drew a little less attention was that Morant said there was one team he was, in fact, concerned about: the Boston Celtics.And, after Memphis lost 119-109 Sunday to a Celtics team that is missing three of its top eight players -- including Boston's starting backcourt of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart and All-Star Jaylen Brown -- Morant explained his concern about the Eastern Conference foe.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Cavaliers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 1

The Boston Celtics look to bounce back from their first post-All-Star break loss when they take on the Cavaliers on Wednesday, March 1.Against the Knicks in a 109-94 loss at MSG on February 27, the Cs shot a dismal 21.4% from the 3-point line on 42 shot attempts.Obviously, that number needs to improve against a Cleveland team that is anchored defensively by a pair of rim-protecting bigs (Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley).
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Offishial news: Spring Training mercifully ends; final roster projection; x-factors

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The Marlins concluded the Grapefruit League with a 7-16-4 record.Their .304winning percentage and minus-61 run differential both ranked last among all 30 MLB teams this preseason.With the pending selection of Yuli Gurriel, Miami's Opening Day roster is expected to include the following players: Sandy Alcantara, Luis Arraez, Matt Barnes, Jon Berti, Huascar Brazoban, Edward Cabrera, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Garrett Cooper, Johnny Cueto, Bryan De La Cruz, Dylan Floro, Nick Fortes, Avisaíl García, Braxton Garrett, Gurriel, Jesús Luzardo, Andrew Nardi, A.J. Puk, Trevor Rogers, Jesús Sánchez, Tanner Scott, Jean Segura, Jorge Soler, Jacob Stallings and Joey Wendle.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

John Carlson makes long-awaited return as Caps throttle Blackhawks

John Carlson (74) had a goal and an assist in his first game since getting hit in the head by a slap shot Dec. 23.(Patrick Smith/Getty Images)John Carlson only knows one way to play hockey, so when he skated across the spot Thursday where he suffered a fractured skull and severed temporal artery three months ago on the Capital One Arena ice, he didn't look back.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

John Carlson, on the mend after 'terrifying' injury, skates with Caps

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was hit in the head with a shot during a game in December.(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) For a few fleeting moments Wednesday, as the Washington Capitals held practice, John Carlson hinted at the player he was before he was drilled in the side of the head by a 90 mph slap shot during a game in late December.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals' late rally falls short to Travis Konecny and the Flyers

Flyers goalie Carter Hart makes a third-period save on Dmitry Orlov during Wednesday's 5-3 Philadelphia win at the Wells Fargo Center.(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA - Just as the Washington Capitals finally returned to something approaching full strength, they appeared a step slow Wednesday night in a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Fiery Fulham must fix ill-discipline as Aleksandar Mitrovic faces lengthy ban for referee shove

I n the time it takes to boil a kettle, Fulham went from potential FA Cup semi-finalists to boiling over, with Aleksandar Mitrovic, unsurprisingly, the man to flick the switch.Sunday was supposed to be the club's grand day out their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2010.But no sooner were they setting their sights on a Wembley showdown with Brighton, than they were two men down three if you include manager Marco Silva and heading out at the hands of United.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Predicted MUFC XI vs Leicester City (Premier League home, 2022/23) - Old Trafford Faithful

Our predicted MUFC XI for the Premier League home game vs Leicester City is now in.Games are coming thick and fast across four different competitions for Manchester United, with the Red Devils looking to keep up the pressure on the two sides above them in the table.Erik ten Hag deserves credit for the work he's done so far, though there's still a long road ahead.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

Manchester United hold firm to beat Crystal Palace after Casemiro sees red

Manchester United's first Premier League victory in three matches came at the cost of Casemiro's 71st-minute red card for wrapping his hands around Will Hughes's neck.On Friday Erik ten Hag admitted that losing his midfield general would be a seismic blow so a three-game suspension will be particularly challenging for United.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Mack Hansen hails Andy Farrell's motivational skills as Ireland win Grand Slam

Mack Hansen believes the motivational skills of Andy Farrell are unrivalled and sensed Ireland's stunning Grand Slam success was on the cards as soon as he entered the international scene.Australia-born wing Hansen was among a host of standout performers in the green jersey during an unforgettable Guinness Six Nations which climaxed with a thrilling 29-16 Dublin victory over England.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

What Ja Morant said about 'fine in the West' comments after loss to Celtics

Celtics "I said what I said, and I mean that."Ja Morant knew the questions about his "fine in the West comments" were coming after a shorthanded Celtics team handled the Grizzlies with relative ease during a 119-109 Boston win at TD Garden.What makes the Celtics the team to watch out for more than any team in the Western Conference?
Bleacher Report
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Celtics Mocked by NBA Twitter for Late-Game Collapse vs. Heat

A disastrous fourth-quarter effort that included a scoreless stretch of over six minutes, a blown double-digit edge and a turnover in the final seconds led to the Boston Celtics falling 98-95 to the host Miami Heat on Tuesday.The Celtics led 87-77 with 8:47 remaining, but a massive scoring drought propelled Miami to a 15-0 run.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Mbappe rushes injury return but can't save PSG

Kylian Mbappe admitted that he was "not supposed to play" in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League round of 16 first leg against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.Mbappe came off the bench but was unable to prevent a 1-0 loss at the Parc des Princes.The France forward suffered a hamstring injury Feb. 1 that the club initially said would r ule him out for three weeks.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Xavi: Madrid are favourites to win Copa Clasico

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has said Real Madrid are the favourites going into Thursday's Copa del Rey clash at the Bernabeu.There will be three Clasicos within one month, with the first kicking off on Thursday when Madrid host Barca in the first leg of the semifinal, with the second leg to come at Camp Nou at the start of April after the teams meet in LaLiga on March 19.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)- Copa del Rey Clasico!
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors vs Lakers injury report for March 10: Is LeBron James playing?

The Toronto Raptors have been on the receiving end of two absolute gut punches in their last two road games, as bad officiating from Scott Foster ruined a valiant effort against the Denver Nuggets and more poor calls from Ben Taylor got Fred VanVleet angry after a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Morning Coffee - Wed, Mar 1

Nurse outreaches Donovan to a Raptors win | Will Barton in, Bo Cruz out | We are looking at the real Raptors team now


Raptors-Bulls reaction podcast https://t.co/Fy6cchNDMb- William Lou (@william_lou) March 1, 2023


Raptors 104, Bulls 98
Raptors win season series 2-1
Raptors scored combined 36 points off second-chance points/points off TOs
Bulls committed 20 TOs and gave up 19 offensive boards
- K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 1, 2023


Needed it...Got it.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Injuries: Jim Montgomery Gives Update On Tomas Nosek

Tomas Nosek has been out a month with a non-displaced foot fracture, but there appears to be optimism the forward can return to the Bruins lineup soon.Boston is preparing for its matchup against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, and while the Black and Gold will be riding high on a four-game winning streak, they are not at full strength just yet.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

NHL Insider Links Bruins To Ex-Cup Winner Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Boston Bruins don't necessarily need to make improvements to their roster, but that won't stop them from trying as they approach a critical stage in their quest for the Stanley Cup.Boston is on a historic pace more than halfway through its season, pushing its record to 34-5-4 with a dominant 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Rangers

How are the Rangers affected by Timo Meier-Devils deadline deal? | amNewYork

The Eastern Conference is a warzone in the NHL this season.Not that it hasn't been in recent years, but the New York Rangers certainly have their work cut out for them as the calendar turns to March.As one of the top teams that made a massive trade to improve the roster, New York was already seen as a team that "won" the deadline period.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Pressure on Rangers mount as team battles Canadiens following 4-day break | amNewYork

It's put-up or shut-up time for the New York Rangers.Following the blockbuster trade for Patrick Kane, and two subsequent losses following, the Rangers enter a point in their season where the team needs to start winning in droves before they can be considered top contenders in a loaded Eastern Conference.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

The Tyler Motte injury clouds NY Rangers deadline day plans - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Rangers are expected to be relatively quiet during today's trade deadline.Given they've made two huge splashes with Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane, there wasn't much else for them to do.However the Tyler Motte injury suffered last night may change things, depending on its severity.
Blue Seat Blogs
1 year ago
New York Rangers

NY Rangers Game 63: Rangers at Boston - Blue Seat Blogs

Game Thread
Another day, another game with a shorthanded roster for the NY Rangers.They will again be without K'Andre Miller, Tyler Motte, and Ryan Lindgren.Thus, the Rangers are playing with 16 skaters, and will be without two of their three best defensemen.Not quite the recipe for success against the best team in the NHL (by a country mile, mind you).
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Rangers overwhelmed in road contest to Bruins, 4-2 | amNewYork

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There hasn't been a better team in hockey this season than the Boston Bruins.So when talented clubs like the Rangers come into games against them with key injuries in important spots, it's normally not going to end well.
Blueshirt Banter
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Bruins Best Blueshirts, 4-2

The Rangers and Bruins both made big moves during trade season this year, and they faced off Saturday afternoon in Boston.With Lindgren, Miller, and Motte still out and the team not yet eligible for an emergency callup, the Rangers were forced to play with 16 skaters against one of the deepest, most complete line-ups assembled in the salary cap era.
sportslens.com
1 year ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees Carlos Rodon To Start Season On IL

New York Yankees free agent signing Carlos Rodon will begin the 2023 season on the injured list with a left forearm strain.Carlos Rodon will begin the season on the IL with a left forearm strain, Brian Cashman said.Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) March 9, 2023 The injury is particularly disappointing for Rodon.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

After the Real Madrid defeat, Jurgen Klopp needs a lesson from Bill Shankly on rebuilding Liverpool

Last year at this time, Liverpool still had the League Cup final, FA Cup final, Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final to play, plus a title run-in that went to the final minutes.A lot has changed in such a short space of time.Now, Jurgen Klopp's side know that barring an absolute miracle in the Bernabeu in mid-March they'll play 12 fewer games than last season.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green probable for Warriors' game vs. Portland after positive MRI results

SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors started this week by taking a collective sigh of relief for a variety of reasons.Not only did they get a key win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that propelled them to sole possession of the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoff race Sunday night, but they also received some positive news on the injury front on Monday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry returns, but Warriors drop homestand finale to shorthanded Suns

SAN FRANCISCO For the first time since early December, the Warriors put out the best five-man lineup in the NBA on Tuesday night.Stephen Curry finally made his return to game action after a month-long absence from a shoulder injury.It came on the heels of Andrew Wiggins return from a 15-game hiatus Saturday.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Julian Nagelsmann explains how Bayern Munich can neutralize Kylian Mbappe and Leo Messi in the 2nd leg vs PSG

As Bayern Munich get set for a decisive clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, coach Julian Nagelsmann has been thinking about how his team can neutralize the threat of Kylian Mbappe and Leo Messi, two of the premier attacking threats in world football.Speaking to FCBayernTV, the coach outlined ways in which PSG will differ from the first leg in Paris, as well as an overview of his plans to deal with them.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer is set on returning to the team

Bayern Munich's current hunt for a goalkeeper does not seem to faze Manuel Neuer.Amidst speculation on who could potentially replace him and names such as Yann Sommer, Alexander Nübel, and Kevin Trapp being dropped left and right, Neuer is focused on recovering from his injury in order to claim his number-one spot between the posts even though it seems undisputed.
The Landry Hat
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

2 reasons the Cowboys would be smart to keep Tyron Smith in 2023

There's no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys need to clear cap space before free agency begins.The Cowboys are currently about $7.49 million over the cap space, according to Spotrac.At the minimum, the Cowboys have to clear that $7.49 million by March 15 before the new league year begins.But with Dallas likely signing a mixture of in-house free agents and regular free agents, they'll have to clear much more by then.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Source: RB Pollard undergoes surgery for ankle

Jan 24, 2023



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Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins
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FRISCO, Texas -- Running back Tony Pollard underwent surgery Tuesday to repair ligaments from a high ankle sprain he suffered in the Dallas Cowboys' divisional round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

MLB Top-10 Second Basemen Right Now: Chris Taylor Falls Off The Shredder's Rankings For 2023

For the first time in two years, Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor was excluded from MLB Network's The Shredder rankings for the second base position.Ranked eighth for 2021 and 10th in 2022, it's understandable why Taylor didn't crack the Top-10 Second Basemen Right Now for 2023, as he had a subpar year overall.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

LeBron James Scoring Tracker: How Close Is He to the N.B.A. Record?

Since his early days playing basketball, LeBron James has considered himself more of a passer than a scorer.But he has always been dynamic at the rim, and later in his N.B.A. career he developed a shooting touch that made him even more dangerous offensively.Twenty years of perfecting exactly how to attack N.B.A. defenses have brought James to the cusp of a historic achievement that had once seemed almost impossible for anyone to reach.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

War and Motherhood Sidelined Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. She's Ready to Return.

Elina Svitolina, the most successful Ukrainian women's tennis player in history, has not played tennis in 10 months.She is a new mother her daughter, Skai, was born in October and Svitolina is, like many prominent Ukrainians, a crusader, focused on raising money and awareness for her embattled country.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

NFL Divisional Playoffs: New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles

The divisional round of the 2022 NFL playoffs continues with a game between the #1 seed in the NFC and the their division rival.The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the New York Giants tonight, and Washington fans are going to be heavily invested in this one.This will be the third time these two teams play this season, and the Eagles won both of the previous matchups.
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