Nationals’ offense isn’t living up to the hypeNationals’ offense isn’t living up to the hype
A couple of wins over the hapless Orioles can’t mask a season-long problem for Washington: The bats simply haven’t been good enough.
Day: June 22, 2018
These six picks won the NBA draft’s first roundThese six picks won the NBA draft’s first round
Which teams made the best moves in the first round of the draft?
Atlanta taking a huge risk on ‘next Steph Curry’Atlanta taking a huge risk on ‘next Steph Curry’
The Hawks passed up on potentially safer prospects in favor of Trae Young, who they are hoping beyond hope can become a big NBA star.
NBA draft 2018 winners and losersNBA draft 2018 winners and losers
The Mavericks, the Hawks and the sneaker company that signed the top two draft picks enjoyed a banner Thursday night.
Crew clobbers Cards, back alone atop CentralCrew clobbers Cards, back alone atop Central
The Brewers’ boom-or-bust offense exploded in the series opener — with the aid of four Cardinals’ errors, contributing to six unearned runs. For the Crew, Manny Pina homered, and Eric Thames, Travis Shaw and Jesus Aguilar all had multi-RBI games, while Matt Carpenter stayed hot with a homer for St. Louis. Brent Suter (7 IP, 2 ER) was terrific in outdueling Carlos Martinez, who only lasted four innings as his struggles continued.
Six big winners from the NBA draft’s first roundSix big winners from the NBA draft’s first round
Which teams made the best moves in the first round of the draft?
Fresno State hires Terry Tumey as athletic directorFresno State hires Terry Tumey as athletic director
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State has hired Terry Tumey as athletic director.
Trout, nursing ‘painful’ finger sprain, DHs againTrout, nursing ‘painful’ finger sprain, DHs again
Angels center fielder Mike Trout played in his 1,000th career game Thursday, but he served as the designated hitter again while nursing what he called “a pretty painful” sprained right index finger.
Soto’s clutch 2-run double carries Nats over O’sSoto’s clutch 2-run double carries Nats over O’s
The Nationals slotted Bryce Harper into the leadoff spot for Thursday’s game against the Orioles, in effort to help him see more pitches and draw more walks. It was a move manager Dave Martinez employed earlier this season when he was trying to get Harper more strikes to hit to break out of a slump. And a move Martinez felt comfortable making because he could slot rookie phenom Juan Soto into the cleanup spot.
Winston’s future with Bucs just got cloudyWinston’s future with Bucs just got cloudy
The NFL is expected to suspend Jameis Winston after an investigation into groping allegations by an Uber driver. This isn’t what you want from a franchise quarterback.
