Two rounds of the MLB playoffs have provided important lessons, especially for a team like the Cubs with ambitions to join the party. The Cubs were two games short of securing a wild card spot – one if that extra win was against Arizona or Miami – so perhaps these trends can help them get through the winter: Opt for the slug The National League playoffs have been all about home runs, with Arizona hitting 13 in five games and Philadelphia hitting 13 in six games. The Cubs had a decent offense in 2023, but lagged a bit in home…
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The first part of our WNBA Anonymous survey of general managers focused on issues related to players and coaches in and around the league. But general managers are also required to understand much more than just the makeup of their own team. The second part of our investigation addresses a number of league-wide topics, including expansion, rule changes and a potential new collective bargaining agreement. GO FURTHERWhich player would WNBA general managers choose to build a team? Responses to our anonymous survey Athleticism surveyed the league’s general managers, who are most often the top basketball executives on their teams, for…
World number 1 Novak Dkjovic has accused the game’s authorities of endangering players’ health by deciding to use different balls for each event. In comments made during an interview with Sportal, the 24-time Grand Slam legend claimed that the constant changing of tennis balls in different tournaments poses a huge threat to players. World number 3 Daniil Medvedev has been highly critical of the Head tennis ball used at tournaments in China, with several players suggesting that everyone’s ball switching even contributes to shoulder and wrist injuries. Djokovic has now joined the debate, as he believes the game’s decision-makers must…
Novak Djokovic got the ball rolling in a debate that is set to rock tennis, with the specter of the game now a huge topic of discussion in the game. Betting on tennis matches outside the top levels of the game has been a major point of contention in the game, with enormous risks of corruption when players win modest sums from participating in tournaments. In this context, the steady stream of suspensions of players found guilty of match-fixing confirms that the game has huge problems with players struggling to finance their own careers and being tempted by the office…
Novak Djokovic got the ball rolling in a debate that is set to rock tennis, with the specter of the game now a huge topic of discussion in the game. Betting on tennis matches outside the top levels of the game has been a major point of contention in the game, with enormous risks of corruption when players win modest sums from participating in tournaments. In this context, the steady stream of suspensions of players found guilty of match-fixing confirms that the game has huge problems with players struggling to finance their own careers and being tempted by the office…
FANTASY SOCCER GAME: Princeton Day School girls soccer player Adriana Salzano controls the ball during the game last season. Senior star Salzano, committed by Monmouth University, looks to be an offensive catalyst for the Panthers this fall. PDS, which beat Lawrenceville 3-0 last Friday in its season opener as Ella McLaren, Makena Graham and Salzano each scored goals, plays at Nottingham on Sept. 13, hosts WW/P-North on September 14 and plays Hightstown in September. 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) By Bill Alden Heading into his third season at the helm of the Princeton Day School girls soccer team, Chris Pettit…
TSN’s BarDown had a fun chat with the Toronto Maple Leafs before the season. The Leafs played a game in which they had to call out teams around the league when asked various topics like worst visiting locker room, team you hated as a kidAnd fanbase with the craziest tweets. One of the topics that sparked the most reactions among players was the team with the worst jerseys. Of the seven players whose answers were presented, two chose the Washington Capitals for having the worst jerseys in the NHL. “I’m going to go with the Caps,” Ryan Reaves said. “Not…
We’re now in the thick of the 2023 college football season, and every week is packed with 2024. NFL Draft prospect scenarios. In the latest episode of the PFN Scouting podcast, we analyzed the main storylines – both from the previous week and projections into the next. PFN Scouting Podcast: Caleb Williams Fallout, Ohio State-Penn State, and more Week 7 was packed with important developments in the 2024 NFL Draft, many of which revolved around the quarterback position. USC’s star signal-caller Caleb Williams threw three first-half interceptions in a 48-20 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, while his closest…
The NCAA has expanded its long-standing ticketing and hospitality partnership with On Location, the experiential hospitality company owned by Endeavor, in a multi-year agreement. This relationship continues to position On Location as the official ticket and hospitality provider for fans of the governing body. Among the fan experiences offered by On Location are unique fan experiences, backstage and locker room tours, access to open practices and press conferences, the chance to meet NCAA legends, hospitality , parties and entertainment, tickets and photo opportunities. . On Location’s offerings now extend to other leagues beyond men’s basketball. They include hospitality offerings ranging…
The NCAA has expanded its long-standing ticketing and hospitality partnership with On Location, the experiential hospitality company owned by Endeavor, in a multi-year agreement. This relationship continues to position On Location as the official ticket and hospitality provider for fans of the governing body. Among the fan experiences offered by On Location are unique fan experiences, backstage and locker room tours, access to open practices and press conferences, the chance to meet NCAA legends, hospitality , parties and entertainment, tickets and photo opportunities. . On Location’s offerings now extend to other leagues beyond men’s basketball. They include hospitality offerings ranging…