Real or not? The .300 hitter is getting hard to come byReal or not? The .300 hitter is getting hard to come by
It’s looking like this season could have the fewest .300 hitters since 1969. Is this a one-year thing or a sign of the times?
Day: September 20, 2018
Jimmy Butler lists Clippers on his short list of trade targetsJimmy Butler lists Clippers on his short list of trade targets
The NBA offseason carousel keeps on spinning. Jimmy Butler, All-Star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, approached Minnesota management today and asked for a trade to the LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, or New York Knicks. Butler is entering the fourth year of a 5-year, $92 million contract originally
Emeka Okafor is availableEmeka Okafor is available
Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor, aka the Okafor who doesn’t suck, has been waived by the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that currently employs the Okafor who does suck. Last season, he had 12.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per 36 minutes. Compare that to Anthony Davis (11.0/2.5), Rudy Gobert (11.9/2.6), Clint
Report: Butler prefers Clippers, KawhiReport: Butler prefers Clippers, Kawhi
With the Lakers conspicuously omitted from Jimmy Butler’s trade demand list, he may be targeting a superstar teammate not named LeBron James.
Lowndes wary of Ford’s Bathurst responseLowndes wary of Ford’s Bathurst response
Craig Lowndes may be eyeing off a seventh Bathurst 1000 win but the Supercars great is wary of Ford rival Scott McLaughlin’s response at the Great Race.
Kipnis’ walk-off slam lifts Indians past White SoxKipnis’ walk-off slam lifts Indians past White Sox
Jason Kipnis made his 1,000th career hit count Wednesday night, as it came on a walk-off grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Week 2 film notes on Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Broncos and JaguarsWeek 2 film notes on Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Broncos and Jaguars
With extra cyber ink going to the NFL’s most exciting offense (and the defense it must carry for now), here are Week 2 film nuggets on the AFC West and the Jaguars’ win over the Patriots. Chiefs The Steelers looked lost trying to defend Kansas City’s spread passing game. Yes, the Steelers
The Dodgers should own the NL. Here’s why they don’tThe Dodgers should own the NL. Here’s why they don’t
They’re rich. They’re smart. They still might miss the playoffs. Here’s why the Los Angeles Dodgers should be dominating the National League — but aren’t.
Kipnis’ 1,000th hit is walk-off slam for TribeKipnis’ 1,000th hit is walk-off slam for Tribe
Carlos Carrasco logged 11 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings, but Jason Kipnis was the hero with a walk-off grand slam to give the Indians a series win on his 1,000th career hit. White Sox starter Dylan Covey went six strong innings — retiring the final 10 batters he faced — was in line for the win after Daniel Palka’s 26th home run in the sixth, but the bullpen couldn’t hang on.
NFL odds, picks for Week 3: Proven computer model loving Eagles and RamsNFL odds, picks for Week 3: Proven computer model loving Eagles and Rams
NFL odds for Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season are already on the move. It all starts Thursday with the Jets visiting the Browns, who are favored for only the second time since the end of the 2015 season. The spread in that game is three, down a half-point from the open. On Sunday, Eagles quarterback Carson