Day: September 2, 2018

Baez joins elite group with 30th HR, 100 RBIsBaez joins elite group with 30th HR, 100 RBIs

The Cubs’ Javier Baez joined an exclusive club on Sunday, hitting his 30th home run and notching his 100th RBI with one swing. Baez homered with one out in the sixth off the Philies’ Aaron Nola, the third Cubs’ homer off the right-hander in the game. Baez began the day leading the National League in RBIs.

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New helmet-hits rule causing concern heading into seasonNew helmet-hits rule causing concern heading into season

The NFL’s revision of the catch rule figured to grab the spotlight this season. Then the league altered the regulations on using the helmet when making contact on both sides of the ball, basically making it a 15-yard penalty no matter where on the helmet strikes an opponent. Suddenly, the Dez Bryant

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NFL odds, picks for Week 1: Advanced computer model loves Packers, VikingsNFL odds, picks for Week 1: Advanced computer model loves Packers, Vikings

Week 1 of the 2018 NFL regular season will start Thursday with Eagles vs. Falcons, and everybody from Average Joes to professional bettors are already making their picks. NFL odds are shifting dramatically as sportsbooks take plenty of action on a full slate of 16 games.  The defending champion Philadelphia

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NFL 2018: Rams head into season as NFC West favoritesNFL 2018: Rams head into season as NFC West favorites

The Los Angeles Rams have gone from one of the NFL’s biggest surprises to one of the top Super Bowl favorites in just one year. It’s perhaps the most talent added in one offseason since the San Francisco 49ers brought in Deion Sanders, Ken Norton Jr., Rickey Jackson and Richard Dent 24 years

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