Blake Snell, seen here pitching for the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park on Aug. 30, 2022, has a strong history against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his career. Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the Giants seem to be going after Japanese starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto harder than any other hurler, another pitcher they’ve been connected … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — After holding his own against Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, 19-year-old San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama on Friday night shared the very same court with the only player for whom his over-the-top introduction to the NBA can be compared. LeBron James had missed … Read more
In July, Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, scored tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs play. He wanted to meet her—and why not? He’s a stud: a two-time Super Bowl champion, eight-time Pro Bowler, maybe the greatest tight end in history. Strong jaw. He made … Read more
TORONTO – Grabbing offensive rebounds was at the core of the Toronto Raptors’ strategy as they looked for a second consecutive win against the Atlanta Hawks. Things did not go according to plan. Trae Young scored 38 points and had 11 assists to lead the Hawks past Toronto 125-104 on Friday as Atlanta snapped a … Read more
Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 15:09 IST Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Fulham at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super) Saudi Pro League’s Director of Football Michael Emenalo expressed his views on Liverpool’s Mohammad Salah wanting to stay at … Read more
Thirteen years after their first meeting, former UFC champions Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson faced each other for the third time in combat sports. While the first two meetings took place in a cage under MMA rules, the trilogy bout would go down in a wide-open pit with ramped walls at Karate Combat 43. The … Read more
Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points while hitting all nine of his 3-point attempts, Julius Randle added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 139-122 on Friday night. It was a brilliant shooting display from Brunson, who made 17 of 23 shots and was perfect from long range. His final 3 … Read more
Newgarden, who won America’s biggest open-wheel oval race at his 12th attempt, will aim for overall victory at Daytona next month in his first bid for overall class honors – having made his sportscar debut in the LMP2 class in the Floridian sportscar classic in 2023. Driving alongside Dane Cameron, Felipe Nasr and Frederic Makowiecki … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers were without three-fifths of their usual starting lineup for Friday nght’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James was back in the lineup after missing Wednesday’s 122-119 victory over the Spurs – the second night of a back-to-back – because of a left calf contusion (bruise). But Anthony Davis … Read more
Penrith superstar Jarome Luai is set to join the Wests Tigers on a monster five-year deal from 2025. It’s been reported the 26-year-old three-time premiership player has agreed to terms on a deal that is worth more than $6 million over the five years. But under the NRL’s new rules, Luai has to inform Penrith … Read more
