Author: JamesMcGhee

It does not seem an exaggeration to say that Dishes suddenly looks like a dead team walking.And yet, almost as incredible as their futility at the plate this week, these same Mets could still land a wild card spot on Sunday.That is, if they want to swing the bats again like the team that for so long had the best record in the majors after June 1st. And at this point, surely no one who saw them play this week would bet on that. .But baseball’s momentum can change quickly, as these 2024 Mets have proven themselves this season.So, do…

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Report: Deebo plans to play in 49ers’ Week 4 game against Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAs injuries pile up for the 49ers, a positive reinforcement could return to the field for the Rouge et Or on Sunday.Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel plans to play San Francisco’s Week 4 game against the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Saturday evening, citing a source.Samuel did not play in San Francisco’s Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was expected to miss “a few weeks” with a calf injury, according to 49ers coach…

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The Anaheim Ducks traveled to Ontario, California on Saturday to take on the Los Angeles Kings for their third preseason game of the 2024-25 season.Quack of Dawn: Duck Morning Report – 9/28The Ducks fielded a roster with fewer high-level NHL regulars than in Thursday’s game against the Sharks.Lukas Dostal received the start in net for the Ducks and was scheduled to play the entire game for the first time this preseason. He stopped 30 of 33 shots and allowed a goal in each 5v5, 4v3 and shorthanded 4v5. Dostal made the saves he was supposed to make and gave the…

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Dunleavy reveals where contract negotiations stand with Kuminga and Moody originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaJonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody’s respective futures with the Warriors remain uncertain, but general manager Mike Dunleavy brought a sense of clarity last week.Both Golden State 2021 NBA Draft lottery picks, entering the final year of their rookie contracts, were able to start negotiate their rookie extensions with the Warriors in July.Nearly three months later, no deal has been finalized – and time is running out. The deadline for each contract extension is October 22, the day before the Warriors’ 2024-25 NBA regular season…

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Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning Saturday in Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)THE Dodgers have often remarked this year that with all their injuries and inconsistent stretches of play, they didn’t feel like the team with the best record in baseball.Saturday was not one of those days.Before even taking the field, the Dodgers had the best record in the majors this season, earning the distinction – and home-field advantage throughout the postseason – for the fourth time since 2017 with a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.Then, in the penultimate game of the regular…

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The victory against the Cardinals was costly for Lions defensive back Brian Branch.The NFL fined him $20,256 for two illegal actions, one of which was a hit that sent him to the concussion protocol.One of his $10,128 fines was for unnecessary roughness while using the helmet on Cardinals tight end Trey McBride in the fourth quarter. McBride did not practice this week and will not play Sunday after being diagnosed with a concussion.Branch has completed concussion protocol and will play.The NFL also fined Branch $10,128 for unnecessary brutality for punching, kicking or kneeling an opponent, who appeared to be Tip…

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