Author: JamesMcGhee

Brian Matusz in action for the Orioles against the New York Yankees in 2014.Photograph: Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThe Baltimore Orioles have confirmed the death of their former pitcher, Brian Matusz, at the age of 37. The team did not give a cause of death.“Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,” the team said in a statement Tuesday evening. “A fixture in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched. He dedicated his time to connecting with every fan possible, was a valuable…

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TJD reveals Draymond’s message to sagging Warriors after grim loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaTo put it lightly, things aren’t looking good for the Warriors at the moment.Coach Steve Kerr called him a “crisis of confidence” after another discouraging 114-98 loss Tuesday against the Miami Heat.Forward Draymond Green also provided deep reflection on Golden State’s struggles, as his teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis revealed after the match.After being asked about the Warriors’ recent struggles since their strong 12-3 start, Jackson-Davis shared what has gone wrong over the last month and a half.“When the shots fall, everything is fine. Everything is…

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DETROIT — Patrick Kane, whose pivotal exploits earned him the nickname “Showtime,” is accustomed to playing the hero, but after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime in Tuesday night’s 3-2 win over the Senators, Ottawa, he relied on the stars of the evening. .Anton Forsberg had been excellent in the Senators’ bullpen, and the Red Wings hadn’t shown their best for most of the night, but when Jake Sanderson went to the box for hanging two minutes and 10 Seconds into the extra session, Detroit’s path to victory was clear and Kane strutted his stuff as only he could.Dylan Larkin…

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Jan. 7—EFFINGHAM — Mia Kinkelaar and Ellie Link are the Effingham Daily News 2024 Women’s Doubles Tennis Team of the Year.The St. Anthony junior duo had a spectacular fall season, going 35-12, winning the Mount Zion sectional doubles championship and finishing 4-2 at the Class 1A state tournament. Kinkelaar and Link beat Mahomet-Seymour, Bethalto (Civic Memorial), Glen Carbon (Father McGivney) and Teutopolis junior duo Adi Davison and Anna Probst. They lost to Chicago (University) before losing to Father McGivney in the consolation bracket.Head coach Darlene Esker has been impressed with the duo’s attitude throughout the year.“They were very coachable,” Esker…

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How Verlander joining the Giants causes jersey number conundrum originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWith their reported addition of Justin Verlanderthe Giants face an interesting dilemma as a franchise.The veteran ace has worn number 35 for virtually his entire baseball career, dating back to his days at Old Dominion University. It’s a tribute to one of its heroes, Frank Thomas, but San Francisco already has its own legend who wore number 35 – two-time World Series champion shortstop Brandon Crawford.Crawford has officially retired baseball in late November after spending the final season of his 14-year MLB career with the…

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah JazzIt looked like Collin Sexton might be Utah’s hometown hero — he made a contested 3-pointer to tie the game at 121-121 with four seconds left.Then Trae Young came out of half court.Young had a monster night, with 24 points and 20 assists, leading a balanced Atlanta attack with Clint Capela scoring 18 and De’Andre Hunter adding 17 off the bench.The Hawks had lost three straight on the road and could use the win on their six-game road trip (which travels to Phoenix on Thursday).Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 35 points, while Sexton finished with 24.…

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Quarterback Geno Smith completed his third season as Seattle’s starting quarterback. Head coach Mike Macdonald hopes there will be at least a fourth.“I want Geno here,” Macdonald told reporters Monday. “I think he’s a heck of a player. The first thing we always come back to is what’s best for the team. I feel like Geno is best for the team right now. moment I’m going to be involved in it, ultimately it’s not my It’s a Seahawks decision But Geno knows how we feel about him and we like him as a starting quarterback.The decision will ultimately be made…

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