When the legendary sluggers of the series-winning New York Yankees were at their peak, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were playing off-season playoff games. From time to time, they even caused storms in Canada.One fall afternoon in the early 1930s, Ruth and Gehrig booked a game in Ottawa against a local team. Among the Ottawa players were Rangers ace center and Hall of Famer Frank Boucher as well as Frank’s brother Buck Boucher, another NHL player, but not a Ranger.Remarkably, El Bambino was held hitless in his first three at-bats, but in the fourth he actually hit the ball. In…
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Warriors report card: Team grades for declining roster to open 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWhen we first pulled out our red pen and handed out the Warriors’ first report card of the 2024-25 season, it came after a frustrating loss to the San Antonio Spurs where a 17-point lead was squandered. However, it was only the Warriors’ fourth loss of the season in their first 16 games.But two nights later, in the Warriors’ next game, an 18-point lead turned into a 10-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Golden State’s loss to San Antonio marked the start of…
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will not make history Sunday against the New York Giants in the regular-season finale, head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Wednesday.“We’re going to rest some guys,” Sirianni said before later adding that Barkley would “probably be someone to rest” when asked a follow-up question.With Barkley’s regular season ending, he will finish his first season with the Eagles 101 yards behind Eric Dickerson for the NFL single-season record of 2,105 – a mark set in 1984.Barkley became the ninth player to join the 2,000 yard club with a 167-yard day in a win over the…
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Novak Djokovic banks on Andy Murray’s expertise to help him win a 25th Grand Slam – Getty Images/William WestFrom The double act of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to the stars and the future of Jannik Sinner, here’s a look at what to expect from a big year ahead in tennis…Best male player of the year: Joao FonsecaAt just 18 years old, Brazilian Fonseca is a spectacular talent who recently captured the ATP Next Gen title. He’s playing big-time tennis, unleashing some of the deadliest forehands you’ve seen since Rafael Nadal was at his peak. Fonseca has only played a…
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York YankeesPHOENIX — Four-time All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their six-year, $210 million contract.The team made the announcement Monday evening, two days after the news was announced that the 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner had agreed to the terms, pending a successful medical exam. The deal includes an opt-out option for Burnes after the 2026 season.The right-hander joins a starting rotation that includes Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt and Eduardo Rodríguez, who could be one of the best in baseball. Burnes’ deal is the richest contract in franchise history.Burnes,…
The Lakers are counting on Austin Reaves to play a major role following the D’Angelo Russell trade. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)THE Lakers placed a bet as huge as LeBron James’ shoulders, and they placed that bet on a former undrafted guard.Absent a blockbuster trade for a third superstar who could play alongside James and Anthony Davisthey entrusted their team to Austin Reaves.Austin Reaves of the Lakers jumps in the air and passes the ball during a game against the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)Dealing D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets it wasn’t just about making…
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Ducks center Ryan Stromeis is congratulated on the bench after scoring a third-period goal against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press)Ryan Strome scored the go-ahead goal with 3:24 left, and the Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the third period before clawing back for a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.Strome had a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who have won back-to-back games for the second time in six weeks. Troy Terry and Robby Fabbri also scored and Lukas Dostal made 32 saves.Timo Meier scored the tying goal with 6:40…