MLB GMs apparently realized they had holiday plans, prompting a surge of activity in the days before Christmas. On the heels of a major first base shakeup that saw Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, Josh Naylor, Carlos Santana and Nate Lowe change hands, two of the top remaining starting pitchers have come off the board, with … Read more
The last time I saw Rickey Henderson was late September in the Athletics’ clubhouse as the last, sad homestand at the Oakland Coliseum wound down to its final game. I’d known him since 1979 when he was brought up to the big leagues in his first run with the A’s. He was 20 at the … Read more
Fantasy Football is all about the matchups. Even though you drafted your team with certain hopes and intentions, your weekly lineup decisions shouldn’t be determined by the order you picked your players in. You need to check who your players play and make sure you’ve got the right guys in — and the wrong guys out. … Read more
Geno Smith is the latest example of how a new home can change the trajectory of an NFL career. The 34-year-old continues to post stronger statistical years seemingly every season in Seattle and is averaging career-highs as a starter in passing yards per game (262.5) and completion percentage (70.1%). The Seahawks will play the Chicago … Read more
Fantasy Football is all about the matchups. Even though you drafted your team with certain hopes and intentions, your weekly lineup decisions shouldn’t be determined by the order you picked your players in. You need to check who your players play and make sure you’ve got the right guys in — and the wrong guys out. … Read more
Arsenal face a quick turnaround for a second meeting with Crystal Palace within a week when the two clubs reunite on Saturday. The Gunners came from behind to book their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3-2 victory over the Eagles on Wednesday. 4 Palace will be out for revengeCredit: Getty Gabriel Jesus … Read more
Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar will take the final seat on the much-changed 2025 Formula 1 grid after being confirmed as the second Racing Bulls driver for next year. With Liam Lawson having been promoted to the senior Red Bull team to replace Sergio Perez, Red Bull’s second team – which is tweaking its name … Read more
Danny Murphy insists Match of the Day is in good hands if the reported trio to replace Gary Lineker end up presenting the show. Lineker’s replacement has been a hot topic since the announcement last month that he would be stepping down as host of the show at the end of the season. 5 Lineker … Read more