The digital display of Japanese right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, appears at Dodger Stadium before being introduced by the team at a news conference Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press)Why now?For what Roki Sasaki insists on coming in the major leagues this winter?The answer, Sasaki, 23, confirmed during his introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, had to do with the elbow problems he experienced as a first-year player with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines.Sasaki, who was 18 at the time, struggled to rehabilitate a pulled muscle in his right arm. His slow recovery prompted him to visit several hospitals.Learn more: “They…
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Jimmy Butler finished second in the NBA Finals with the Heat in 2020 and 2023 (Getty Images)Jimmy Butler was suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks after missing a team flight to Milwaukee.The 35-year-old striker was suspended for seven NBA games by the Heat earlier this month for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.”Butler returned from that suspension last Friday, but missed a team flight Wednesday, incurring another two-game suspension.The Heat, who said they would listen to trade offers after Butler’s initial suspension, said he would miss games against the Milwaukee Bucks on…
The Titans introduced general manager Mike Borgonzi at a press conference Wednesday and Borgonzi was quick to acknowledge the reality of the team’s current situation.Borgonzi said he believed there was talent on the roster, but pointed out the Titans were a three-win team, so there clearly wasn’t enough. This was a natural segue into the discussion of the quarterback spot, as the decision to go all-in on Will Levis in 2024 didn’t play out for the team.Levis remains under contract and Borgonzi said he will be factored into the team’s plans, but he won’t be the only one in their…
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Kings’ Adrian Kempe (9) celebrates with Anze Kopitar (11) after scoring this season. Kopitar and other Kings greats are running out of time to make another championship run before retiring. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press)Since adolescence Drew Doughty joined Anze Kopitar on the KingsIn 2008, the team won its only two Stanley Cups, recorded the best five winning seasons in franchise history, and six of the best eight scoring seasons.So, does that make this the golden age of the Kings?“Absolutely”, the president of the Kings Luc Robitaille said without hesitation. “Anze Kopitar and Drew have been key players for…
Iga Swiatek seeks to achieve the Australian Open final for the first time as she faces Madison Keys at the Rod Lever Arena in the women’s singles semi-finals this morning. The Pole’s only appearance at the tournament stage came in 2022 when she was beaten by Danielle Collins in straight sets. But Swiatek is in fine form having beaten all of her opponents in straight sets this campaign, including Emma Raducanu in the third round and Emma Navarro in the quarter-finals. despite some controversy over a double bounce indicate.Her opponent, Keys, also reached the semi-finals for the last time in…
Pitcher Roki Sasaki, 23, puts on a Dodgers jersey with help from president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, left, and manager Dave Roberts. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press)Dodger Stadium remains under construction, amid major offseason renovations for the defense. World Series champions.But hundreds of journalists nonetheless gathered at Chavez Ravine on Wednesday to see the team showcase one of the final key pieces of its 2025 roster.Less than a week after announcing he would sign with the Dodgers in one of the biggest free agency coups of this offseason, a 23-year-old Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki was introduced by the team during a…
Subscribe to Le Grand NumĂ©roThis is a star-centric episode of “The Big Number,” in which Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine defend their starters in the Western Conference, headlined by Victor Wembanyama. Despite playing for a San Antonio Spurs team with a losing record, could Wemby become one of the youngest All-Star starters in NBA history?The two use this week’s Little Numbers to defend the Western Conference’s remaining starters, including Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and more. Can Luka DonÄŤić be named starter despite the few…
Caleb Williams was driving on the highway Monday when he received a call.Four members of the Chicago Bears brass were calling to tell the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick the news he wanted to hear: They were hires Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.“I don’t know if it was safe or not,” Williams said Wednesday, “but I let out a big whoop and whoop of excitement.”The distractions on the road only intensified when his head coach FaceTimed him.Perhaps it was fitting that Johnson called while his quarterback was running routes. Because for the years to come… Williams hopes for…
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