The abilities of a former world number 5 tennis player, still relatively young (30 years old) and in good physical shape, should transfer well to the pickleball court. But according to Genie Bouchard, it might have been better if she had no tennis experience before entering her new world of professional pickleball.“For 25 years I was taught that a short, soft ball was no good,” she says. “Suddenly you come to pickleball and this is the shot you want to master. This was the biggest shock for me.The Montreal native, who has lived in Miami for 10 years, finishes her…
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THE Dishes are recruiting a right-handed pitcher Canned Griffin to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.The Canning deal will be worth $4.25 million, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.Canning, 28, who started his fifth big league season last year, allowed an American League-leading 99 earned runs in 171.2 innings pitched for a 5.19 ERA (5.26 FIP ) with 66 walks for a WHIP of 1.398 in 32 games (31 starts).Of course, he still managed to strike out 130 batters this year. But for Canning, it was a rough year in that department, as 6.8 strikeouts per…
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Warriors fans write ‘thank you’ letter to outgoing season ticket rep Don Moffett originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter 26 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, Don Moffett, one of the organization’s Season Ticket Service representatives, is retiring later this week.During his nearly three-decade tenure with the Warriors, Don left an indelible impression on countless fans, including members of the Season Ticket.One family, in particular, wanted to recognize Don’s lasting legacy:Dear Uncle Don,The Golden State Warriors organization is filled with incredible individuals who contribute to the team’s success on and off the court. And even though the Warriors are…
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November 1: LAPD officers wear Dodgers caps while working the World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)The response sounded a lot like a father’s when he was handed the bill for his daughter’s wedding reception. Joy triumphs over indignation every time.So when the city of Los Angeles informed the Dodgers that its police and fire departments for the day of November 1 parade to celebrate the World Series championship totaling $2,028,805.19, the team was only too happy to cut the check.THE parade started at City Hall, wound up to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and…
Eagles Injury Report: Big day off for Eagles offense originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Eagles had a light preparation day to begin their preparation week before taking on the Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium.The entire starting offensive line, AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley were all spectators on Wednesday.Here is the full injury report:Did not participate: RB Saquon Barkley (rest), G Mekhi Becton (rest), WR AJ Brown (rest), S Sydney Brown (concussion), G Landon Dickerson (knee/rest), T Lane Johnson (rest), C Cam Jurgens (rest ) , T Jordan Mailata (rest), WR DeVonta Smith (back/rest)Limit: DE Bryce Huff…
Connor Bedard has reached the 100-game NHL mark and, for the most part, has impressed and lived up to the expectations that come with being picked first overall.BĂ©dard didn’t score in his 100th game, but the Chicago Blackhawks won and the 19-year-old reached the milestone with 29 goals and 87 points.There are 13 other forwards currently in the NHL who have been selected number one overall and BĂ©dard ranks well against all of these very well-known stars.BĂ©dard ranks sixth in points in 100 career games among the group that includes:Sydney Crosby – 132Alex Ovechkin – 128Connor McDavid – 108Patrick Kane…