While Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery still wait for their free-agent payday, two powerhouses that were also in need of starting pitching have chosen other routes. Oh, the Dodgers did splash free-agent cash, it was just for one pitcher who’s never pitched in the majors (Yoshinubu Yamamoto) and one who won’t pitch in… Read more…
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s return to the NBA after his 25-game suspension, the result of “conduct detrimental to the league” on the heels of an Instagram post in which he was seen flashing a gun, has been spectacular from a basketball perspective. Morant’s return has included a game-winning basket against the New Orleans Pelicans,...
The NHL is almost certainly delighted that it’s seen an uptick in scoring the past three seasons (though down a skosh this season from last). It probably should pull a muscle patting itself on the back for the crackdown on goalie equipment leading to lower average save percentages across the Original 32 (.903 so far…...
Jaime Jaquez Jr. answered a few questions in Spanish following the Miami Heat’s New Year’s Day game against host the LA Clippers. It’s not often that an NBA player takes questions in Spanish. The Heat’s rookie guard is on a short list of NBA players of Mexican heritage to play in the league. But now...
Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok It’s New Years Day, and there are eight games on the NBA Slate today. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET, there are several key matchups. This afternoon, former Raptors star OG Anunoby is expected to make his debut with the New York Knicks. While the...
Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram The struggling New York Knicks struck a deal with the Toronto Raptors this afternoon. According the Adrian Wojnarowski, New York will acquire two-way forward OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn, in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second round pick. The Toronto Raptors are...
BALTIMORE — What happens when the underdog becomes the favorite? When the chip on the shoulder dissolves? How do you keep the underdog mentality when you’re no longer an underdog? I raised the question with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday after the Ravens demolished Miami 56-19. “Because we know the favorites are only...
BALTIMORE — What happens when the underdog becomes the favorite? When the chip on the shoulder dissolves? How do you keep the underdog mentality when you’re no longer an underdog? I raised the question with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday after the Ravens demolished Miami 56-19. “Because we know the favorites are only...
Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram The Detroit Pistons are 2-29 on the season, and have lost 28 straight games. Tonight, they face the Toronto Raptors, who recently had a major shakeup in their lineup. Can they break their streak tonight and avoid the wrong side of history? You can now bet on when...