This series between the Astros and Rangers it’s not over at 2-2 – just as it wasn’t over when it was 2-0 for the Rangers and they had just beaten the Astros twice at Minute Maid Park. Of course, it’s not over, it’s October in baseball, where the narrative can swing the other way with a single swing of the bat. But the Rangers are discovering, in real time, what many people have discovered about the Astros over seven straight ALCS appearances (including two World Series titles): You can knock off the Houston Astros, but good luck knocking them out.…
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Teams can extend qualifying offers to certain free agents each offseason. Players who accept are signed with their teams for the following season at the stated value (set at approximately $20.5 million for 2024). Those who don’t accept remain free agents, and if a new team signs them, their old team receives draft pick compensation. Here’s a look at the top candidates to receive a qualifying offer this offseason, as well as a list of notable players who are not eligible for a QO and information on QO-related draft compensation. Shohei OhtaniDH/SP (Angels)Ohtani’s unprecedented two-way dominance continued in 2023, until…
MLB stars at the 2028 Olympics would be cool. It would also be necessary… Toronto Star
Aauto racing legend Danica Patrickwho is the former girlfriend of the NFL star Aaron Rodgersrecently confirmed that she was cheated on in a social media post. While Patrick is known for her active presence on social networks, this revelation created a significant buzz among her fans.Aaron Rodgers mocks Travis Kelce after Chiefs vs Jets gameSpeculation about infidelity began when fans made the connection between the two. Patrick And Rodgers. They had a long relationship for Rodgers’time with the Green Bay Packers. However, their relationship ended and, shortly after, Rodgers I started dating an actress Shailene Woodleyleading to a failed engagement.Danica…
Getty Images Hispanic auto insurance company Freeway Insurance is renewing and expanding its sponsorship of Trackhouse Racing and its driver Daniel Suarez, as the brand looks to continue leveraging NASCAR’s only Mexican driver to grow its business. Freeway is owned by Confie, an insurance holding company ranked this year as the No. 2 agency in the United States in the personal insurance category by Insurance Journal with more than $3 billion in annual revenue. The extension between Freeway and Trackhouse will be announced later today, with financial terms undisclosed, but the brand will expand its presence on the team’s No.…
Two races will determine the final three spots in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race.Miami will be the site of this week’s race, which is the second round of 8, as the top four remaining drivers compete on November 5 in Phoenix, with Kyle Larson already clinching one of those spots with a win the week last in Las Vegas.This week, however, it’s not necessarily a win-win situation in the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1 at the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway.Two drivers – William Byron and Martin Truex Jr. – could score points if Larson wins again. Byron and Truex,…
NBA fans are a passionate group. Many are as smart as heck. In 2023, fandom and analysis mix freely in the age of open media and the Internet, creating a chemistry that did not exist in the same way before global communication became part of our daily lives. Talking to yourself brings great joy. It can also bring big challenges, as evidenced by today’s Blazer’s Edge mailbag. Dave, I want you to talk about our fans with your years of experience. You’ve seen almost everything at this point, I suppose, and you seem to keep a pretty positive attitude. I…
As LeBron James continued to rack up more and more accomplishments throughout his historic NBA career, many fans began to debate whether or not he had good reason to be the greatest player of all time on Michael Jordan. THE subject of discussion is extremely controversial among fans, and this has led to an interesting take on Dallas Mavericks the head coach Jason Kidd.Kidd himself had a legendary NBA career, so he knows how impressive it is for James and Jordan to have put together the type of careers they had. When asked for his thoughts on the subject, Kidd…
Technology In the latest SBJ Live, expert panelists discussed the technological innovations that will shape the upcoming season, including new data points from Hawk-Eye. * * * * * SBJ Live episodes are interactive and engaging conversations with industry experts on hot topics within the sports industry. Registration is free. All registrants will receive a link to watch the recording once the session is over. You can view the full schedule here. * * * * * With a new NBA season dawning next week, Wednesday’s SBJ Live provided a technological overview of the potential data improvements that will accompany…
Gotham/GC Images A senior marketing manager at NFL argued the league had nothing to do with helping design the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelcethe pop superstar’s ultra-viral courtship Taylor Swift. Marissa Solis, senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing for the NFL, addressed the phenomenon during a panel at Advertising Week about how sports leagues are trying to reach the elusive Gen Z audience. Once the romance went public in September, she said, the league could only do its best to react and make the most of it. Communicating this relationship offers “a perfect example” of…