Blue Jays fans let out a resounding sigh of relief after the team made a scorching comeback in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in Seattle Wednesday night and now they're hoping for a repeat victory later today. Toronto bats came alive to defeat the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in their first win of the ALCS with Game 4 scheduled to take place Thursday at 8:33 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Park.
Littler's extraordinary immunity to pressure is fast reaching the stage where even peak-era Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal would be taking notes. In his quarter-final against Gerwyn Price, Littler looked down and out at times until he hit a 156 checkout to clinch the match. Against Humphries, it didn't matter that his three-dart average was more than a point lower as he won five of his six sets in final-leg deciders.
Ah, now that's a nice way to start a Friday. To be honest, though, that wasn't even my favorite part of last night's game. I'm not proud of this, but I absolutely delighted in Camilo Doval's disastrous relief appearance with David Hamilton on base. I'm genuinely not sure I've ever seen a pitcher display worse body language; someone hook that dude up with A-Rod's sports psychologist.
Athletes like Justin Rose and Harriet Dart showcase the extremes of emotional response in sports, raising the question of whether showing emotion enhances or hinders performance.
Dr. Bob Rotella expressed his eagerness to assist Ireland's rugby team, stating, 'I believe I can help them build mental resilience and overcome challenges.'
A defensive front has begun to surface around Cork since their league triumph earlier this month, sandbags erected high to absorb the waves of apparent hype crashing in on their shores.