Understanding the new Check Swing Challenge system MLB is testing in Arizona this fall

Understanding the new Check Swing Challenge system MLB is testing in Arizona this fall

The first check-swing challenge in professional baseball history took place in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday. New York Mets prospect Drew Gilbert, who plays for the AFL’s Scottsdale Scorpions, thought he couldn’t handle a 3-1 scoreline. The third base umpire called it a swing anyway, prompting Gilbert to tap his helmet and initiate a…

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR driver reveals what the NBA legend is like as a boss and the question he always asks: NBA

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR driver reveals what the NBA legend is like as a boss and the question he always asks: NBA

Michael Jordan may be an NBA legend, but he’s now more closely connected to the racing world thanks to his NASCAR team 23XI. However, as the leader of this team, MJ has rather unusual methods. 23XI marks Jordan’s latest venture into the sports world. After dominating basketball and becoming one of the greatest and highest-paid…

KAA Gent is fined by UEFA and ordered to pay for the damage to Stamford Bridge

KAA Gent is fined by UEFA and ordered to pay for the damage to Stamford Bridge

Earlier this month, Chelsea hosted KAA Gent in our first ever UEFA Conference League league stage game. On the pitch things went smoothly for the boys (despite some stupid mistakes) and they won 4-2. Things weren’t quite the same off the field. After the dust settled and everyone went home, fairly significant damage was discovered…

Cowboys “undermine” franchise value through publicity stunts

Cowboys “undermine” franchise value through publicity stunts

ESPN revealed new details about how Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has turned the franchise into a public carnival with guided fan tours and paid access to the team. While the Cowboys have long held the opinion that Jones’ involvement in these circus acts is the only thing that makes Dallas “America’s Team,” analyst Mina…

Amis’ Cortes – “Couldn’t get the job done” in World Series Game 1

Amis’ Cortes – “Couldn’t get the job done” in World Series Game 1

Jorge Castillo, ESPN staff writerOctober 26, 2024, 2:30 a.m. ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for the Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. LOS ANGELES – Yankees…

“Trail Blazers play great behind Grant, Clingan and Fall to Pelicans”.

“Trail Blazers play great behind Grant, Clingan and Fall to Pelicans”.

The Portland Trail Blazers came so close to their first win of the 2024-25 season tonight, dominating the New Orleans Pelicans for three quarters before falling behind in the fourth quarter and then losing 105-103. Jerami Grant had a strong performance with 34 points on 8:17 three-point shots. Anfernee Simons scored 24 goals but was…

What channel does NASCAR Homestead qualify on today? Time, TV program, streaming information

What channel does NASCAR Homestead qualify on today? Time, TV program, streaming information

The NASCAR Cup Series begins the race weekend with practice and qualifying on Saturday before Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Morning practice and qualifying sessions prior to Saturday’s Truck and Xfinity Series races will determine the lineup for the second race in the Round of 8. Joey Logano secured fourth place in…

Husso leaves the game early, the Red Wings contender’s first professional goal brings Griffins to victory over Springfield

Husso leaves the game early, the Red Wings contender’s first professional goal brings Griffins to victory over Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MA – They say you never forget your first goal, and the first goal from one of the Detroit Red Wings’ best talents in professional hockey was a big one. It was a night full of firsts and a few oddities as the Grand Rapids Griffins took on the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday night,…