On Sunday, the New York Mets announced that third baseman Brett Baty will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a fractured left index finger. Baty sustained the injury after being hit by a pitch during a Triple-A Syracuse game a few days earlier. Given the recovery timeline, it’s likely Baty will miss the remainder…
Dealing with serious injuries is challenging, as I can attest while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is all too familiar with this struggle. Burrow has faced numerous injuries throughout his career, including a season-ending wrist injury last season. At the start of the Bengals’ mandatory minicamp, he spoke about…
Negotiations between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman have been particularly challenging this summer. Although neither party chose to go through salary arbitration, the recent activity in the hockey world, including the St. Louis Blues’ offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers players, has heightened the stakes. Despite the ongoing contract uncertainty, Swayman remains optimistic about…
The 2024 season has been nothing short of disastrous for the Atlanta Braves. Two of their biggest stars faced significant, potentially career-altering injuries. Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL, requiring surgery, while Spencer Strider tore his UCL and also underwent surgery. Meanwhile, their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, had one of their best seasons in…
Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after the Blues successfully appealed his penalty at a lengthy AFL tribunal hearing. Following a two-hour deliberation, the tribunal panel downgraded Boyd’s forceful front-on contact charge from medium to low. As a result, Boyd’s one-game suspension was converted to a fine, allowing him to play against the…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is anticipated to return to practice next week after missing several days due to hip and knee issues, according to coach Mike Macdonald. Smith observed from the sidelines during the Seahawks’ fan fest practice at Lumen Field. Following the session, Macdonald indicated that Smith was scheduled for further tests but…
Fernando Alonso is taking a cautious approach to his Formula 1 future, indicating that he will wait for “a few races” before making a decision, particularly with ongoing speculation about him potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Following his ninth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Alonso, whose contract with Aston Martin expires at the…
18-year-old Romanian tennis player Maria Sara Popa, who underwent training at Simona Halep’s former coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy, recently made allegations against the institution. She asserted that tennis players training there are provided with “substances” to consume during their junior years, following an alleged consent agreement. Speaking with AS.ro, Popa disclosed her experience training at…
Former Phoenix Suns shooting guard Eric Gordon has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gordon, who will turn 36 in December, signed for the veteran’s minimum on the first day of free agency. Gordon, a former Sixth Man of the Year, had been uncertain about…
The Indianapolis Colts are making a roster move by adding a former first-round pick as they enter training camp. To accommodate this addition, the Colts have released rookie undrafted free agent Xavier White. White, who was signed by the Colts on May 9, 2024, had a versatile college career at Texas Tech. Standing at 5-10…