Author: JamesMcGhee

THE Yankees’pivots from the disappointment of losing Juan Soto was as clever as it was immediate.It is, Max Frit won’t fill the gaping hole in the roster left by Soto’s departure, obviously, but he could have a similar impact, especially in October.By signing the former Atlanta Braves left-hander to a eight-year contract, $218 The Yankees’ first move Tuesday was to improve their biggest strength — their starting rotation — rather than rushing to fill the offensive need.This makes sense for several main reasons:1) Fried was arguably the best free agent available, depending on whether you rank him ahead or behind…

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After 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caused a stir with a social media post in which he said he was “I don’t struggle at all, I just don’t get the ball”, Samuel deleted the post. But in the 49ers locker room on Tuesday, Samuel admitted to reporters that he was frustrated.“You read what you read, a little frustrated, for sure,” Samuel said.When asked if he spoke to coach Kyle Shanahan about contact, Samuel said, “Oh, yeah, 100 percent, yeah.”Samuel has played no role in the 49ers passing game in recent weeks, totaling just 85 receiving yards over the last four…

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After their first regulation loss since Jim Montgomery took over as coach of the St. Louis Blues on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilersit was imperative for the Blues to have a short memory and close a road trip with a third victory in four.However, it would not be easy to close a series of four Canadian games on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. But that’s exactly what the Blues did when Dylan Holloway ended the game with the game-winning goal in overtime in a 4-3 victory at Rogers Arena on Tuesday.Robert Thomas, who assisted on Holloway’s goalrecorded a goal…

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Stephen Made a Strange Statement About a Possible Steph-LeBron Pairing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaStephen A. Smith has strong opinions on LeBron James hypothetically joining Steph Curry and warriors.The ESPN analyst explained why he wouldn’t want to see the Olympic teammates together in San Francisco.“As a fan, visually speaking, LeBron with Steph Curry would be special,” Smith said on Tuesday’s “First Take.” “I have no doubt…I don’t want to see it because LeBron James doesn’t deserve it, absolutely not. LeBron James doesn’t deserve to be with Steph Curry, here’s why: stay over there in LA . You won…

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Sabalenka has won two Grand Slams and two WTA 1000 events in 2024 (Getty Images)World number one Aryna Sabalenka was voted WTA Player of the Year after winning four titles in 2024.Belarusian retained the Australian Open in January Before win the US Open in September – his third Grand Slam singles triumph.The 26-year-old also has victories in the Cincinnati open in August and the Wuhan opened in October, becoming the first woman to win the event three times.In October, she became world number one, ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month stay at the top.This is despite missing Wimbledon due to injury, while…

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Report: 49ers strategically restructure Hargrave contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWhile the 49ers are still fighting for a 2024 NFL playoff spot, the team is also focused on the 2025 season and beyond.San Francisco has restructured the remaining two seasons of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s contract, Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald reported Tuesdayciting a league source.The move would drop Hargrave’s 2025 salary cap hit from $28.1 million to $10.3 million, potentially opening the door to a release after June 1.The previous cost of releasing Hargrave would have been $28.1 million if the June 1 designation had…

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