Judge launches 2023’s first homer in opening ABJudge launches 2023’s first homer in opening AB
Yankees captain Aaron Judge rang in Opening Day the same way he marked many games last season — with a home run — as New York beat the Giants 5-0.
Day: March 31, 2023
Cubs’ Stroman called for first pitch clock violationCubs’ Stroman called for first pitch clock violation
Cubs starter Marcus Stroman became the first pitcher to be called for a pitch clock violation while Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers became the first player to strike out on a pitch clock violation on Opening Day on Thursday.
3 reason why Lamar Jackson will be forced to crawl back to the Ravens3 reason why Lamar Jackson will be forced to crawl back to the Ravens
Lamar Jackson has miscalculated his value around the NFL. In the end, he’ll be forced to crawl back to the Ravens before the 2023 season kicks off. The contentious relationship between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson is justifiably dominating NFL storylines at the moment. He’s a high-quality starting quarterback who clearly wants out of Baltimore. […]
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Richardson flips after flashing arm for NFL execsRichardson flips after flashing arm for NFL execs
After showing off his arm for NFL coaches and scouts, QB Anthony Richardson stuck the landing on a roundoff backflip to cap his Florida pro day workout.
Joel Embiid Has Narrow Lead Over Nikola Jokic In Final MVP Straw PollJoel Embiid Has Narrow Lead Over Nikola Jokic In Final MVP Straw Poll
Joel Embiid has a narrow lead over Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s final MVP straw poll for the 22-23 season.
Embiid has 790 total points to Jokic’s 788, but Jokic has 42 first place votes compared to 40 for Embiid.
Embiid finished in second place on 45 ballots, six more than Jokic.
Giannis Antetokounmpo received 18 first place votes, 15 second place votes and 64 third place votes.
Rounding out the top-5 are Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic. Tatum appears to have a firm grasp on the fourth spot, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Domantas Sabonis as threatening Jokic for the fifth spot.
James Harden Has Been Dealing With Achilles Soreness For ‘Some Months’James Harden Has Been Dealing With Achilles Soreness For ‘Some Months’
Following the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Dallas Mavericks, James Harden addressed his recent absences due to left Achilles soreness. The Sixers guard said it’s something he’s been dealing with for longer than previously known.
“I don’t know where it came from. It’s been bothering me for some months, I would say,” Harden said. “I just wanted to continue to play on it, and there was one point to where the last game I played, [it was] just really unbearable so I couldn’t even go out there.”
Harden was spotted limping off the court following the 76ers overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls on March 21. The star guard then missed Philadelphia’s next four games. Harden said the injury is something he’ll be monitoring for the remainder of the season.
“After the game, I went into the weight room and did some tendon-loading and things like that, for the Achilles, my lower body, my calves, things like that,” Harden said. “Tomorrow I’ll do something, after the game [against Toronto], Friday I’ll do something, it’s just making sure I’m on it.”