Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman watches his grand slam against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series October 25 at Dodger Stadium. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Zachary Ruderman.He is the 10-year-old Dodgers fan who ended up with one of the most important baseballs in team history – that of their favorite player, first baseman Freddie Freemanhit for a dead end grand slam during the 10th inning of the first game of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees.Since then, Zachary has apparently become one of the…
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Dunleavy confident Podz will ‘step up’ despite slow offensive start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaCrises don’t last forever.Despite a slow offensive start to the 2024-25 NBA season for the Warriors’ second-year guard Brandin Podziemskigeneral manager Mike Dunleavy is confident the 21-year-old will soon return to the same form that propelled his electrifying rookie season.Dunleavy, after all, suggests that Podziemski is behind in just one category compared to his All-Rookie Campaign last season.“I think the good news for Brandin at this point is the ball’s not going in the basket for him,” Dunleavy told Bonta Hill, Festus Ezeli and…
Italy won its fifth Billie Jean King Cup title (Getty Images)Italy won their first Billie Jean King Cup title in 11 years as Jasmine Paolini secured a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in Malaga.Paolini, who had a breakthrough 2024 season, was part of the Italian team that finished second behind Canada 12 months ago.The world number four won 6-2 6-1 against Rebecca Sramkova after Lucia Bronzetti gave Italy the lead with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Viktoria Hruncakova in the first singles match.“I always dreamed of this trophy,” said Bronzetti, who was playing only his second singles match in the competition.”We…
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal each won their first Cy Young Award Wednesday night after the lefties shared the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA.Sale was 18-3 and led the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA in 29 starts was the best among all major league qualifiers in his first season with the Braves. The 35-year-old was an All-Star for the eighth time and won his first Gold Glove this year.Skubal, who turned 28 on Wednesday, is 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and a record 228 strikeouts…
LaFleur and Packers refuse to overlook 49ers despite disappointing season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt’s not wise to overlook an opponent in the NFL — and Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur recognizes that.Despite the 49ers disappointing season So far, LaFleur and Co. recognize the challenge of facing a proven San Francisco team at Lambeau Field on Sunday.“Yeah, I feel like we’re playing one of the best teams in the National Football League,” LaFleur told reporters Wednesday. “I know their record is definitely not where they want to be right now.“But I think they’ve earned the respect of…
The Nashville Predators were shut out for the fourth time this season, losing 3-0 to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena.Predators goalie Juuse Saros was tested early and often, weathering the storm and stopping all but two of the 36 shots he faced. Meanwhile, Nashville managed just 24 shots on goal, compared to Seattle’s 36. The Predators have now been outscored by their opponents in 11 straight games.Ultimately, the Predators failed to convert any scoring chances and handed Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord his first shutout of the game. With the loss, the Predators finish their five-game road…
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