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MLB

On the rise of Luke Weaver, who could be the Yankees’ X-factor in October

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One of the most important Yankees This October began its life in pinstripes as, among other things, a waiver request last September. Then the Yankees re-signed Luke Weaver over the winter with a rotation depth of $2 million, but after fine-tuning his fastball grip – with a little wisdom from Gerrit Cole – and an off-season “stumble” in his windup, Weaver has morphed into so much more now.In fact, the right-handed reliever will likely be on the mound for some of the most crucial outs of the postseason as the Yankees attempt to return to the World Series for the…

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Draymond makes physical predictions for first matchup against Klay

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Draymond makes physical predictions for first matchup against Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWarriors star Draymond Green and former teammate Klay Thompson will be friends for life, even after the the sniper left Golden State for the Dallas Mavericks.But things might not be as friendly on the court in the 2024-25 NBA season.“I’m going through his chest,” Green told the “Sloane Knows Podcast” at Warriors Media Day on Monday, before saying “of course” he would send trash talk to Thompson.”He’s my brother, but he’s not with us. He’s not with us, he’s with the police.”Green has never been…

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Jose Iglesias’ head-first slide to first base sparks Mets’ five-run inning and Game 1 victory

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Game 1 of DishesThe Wild Card Series with the Brewers didn’t start the way they wanted.Starter Luis Severino gave up two runs in the first inning before allowing two more in the fourth, erasing the Mets’ 3-2 lead. It was possible that Tuesday’s game would be disappointing after Monday’s exhilarating victory in Atlanta until José Iglesias came to the plate in the fifth inning.With two outs and runners on first and second, the veteran infielder swung the first pitch from the right-hander. Joel Payamps and lined out at first baseman Rhys Hoskins which made a nice catch in hops. Iglesias…

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NFL Trend Watch: A Perfect Kicker and Concerns for the 49ers

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Younghoe Koo has yet to miss a kick this season for the Falcons.Photograph: Brett Davis/USA Today SportsRising trendYounghoe KooIn a golden season for kickers, one shoe rules them all. Younghoe Koo’s instep power cleat sets a record for the Falcons. After four games, Koo is perfect, making all nine field goal attempts and six extra points. What about Washington’s Austin Siebert? A suitor. As perfect a kicker as he is, he’s played one less game and has yet to make a field goal of 50 or more, while Koo has made three, including the 58-yard strike that felled the Saints…

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Tobie Paquette-Bisson and Derrick Pouliot clear waivers, assigned to Syracuse

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Tampa Bay Lightning defensemen Tobie Paquette-Bisson and Derrick Pouliot have been granted waivers and will be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, it was announced Tuesday.See the original article to see the embedded media.Paquette-Bisson and Pouliot were placed on waivers Monday for assignment to the AHL.Originally from Rosemère, Quebec, Paquette-Bisson spent last season playing for the Laval Rocket where he recorded nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points in 69 regular season games. Despite never seeing an NHL game, Paquette-Bisson had 69 points in 214 AHL regular season games.Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2012…

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