Nothing the Knicks received in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis and Co., was more valuable than the cap space that will be created this summer to allow the team an opportunity to sign two max free agents. But an incredibly athletic 21-year-old lottery pick in his second season could end up being a pretty nice haul, too. In his eighth […]

Double standard? Serena Williams says penalties were sexist Serena Williams claims U.S. Open chair umpire Carlos Ramos would not have given code violations to a male competitor for similar infractions. The controversial cartoon depicting tennis star Serena Williams reacting angrily to her U.S. Open final loss to Naomi Osaka was not racist and did not breach media standards, a press […]

In addition to all the excitement the upcoming 2019 MLB season will generate, there will inevitably be some disappointment. It’s important to temper expectations with players who overachieved last season. In certain cases, there’s ample evidence to suggest their past performance does not guarantee future success. There are also several players who may have seen their best days behind them. […]

The 21-year-old nursed an ankle problem for large swathes of the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and substitute Jesse Lingard's first half withdrawal to hamstring injuries meant the England international was forced to stay on and lead the attack. Though he offered little in terms of threat his warrior spirit was there for all to see. […]

The Oscars is where you mostly hear stuff about movies, because, well, it's an awards show for movies, so that makes sense. It's not normally a place where New York Knicks scores are announced but that's exactly what happened during Sunday night's broadcast when Samuel L. Jackson went off script to tell Spike Lee some good news. You see, the […]

PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom allowed a run in the first inning Sunday and was then removed from his initial Grapefruit League start of 2019, leaving the reigning National League Cy Young award winner with an ugly 9.00 ERA to begin the spring. So what the heck is wrong with Jacob deGrom? “I have got some work to do,” […]

SINGAPORE – Henri Schoeman was in prime position to overtake Super League Triathlon series overall leader Vincent Luis on day one of the Singapore finale, where doubles points were on offer. On Saturday (Feb 23), Luis was out of the eliminator race (300m swim, 5km bike ride and 2km run) after puncturing his rear tyre in the first round while […]

Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Erberth Santos' time competing in the BJJ Stars is done after an ugly brawl with spectators on Saturday. Santos took on IBJJF world champion Felipe "Preguiça" Pena and suffered an apparent knee injury during the fight. As the medical staff was attending to Santos, a heckler caught Santos's attention. Santos then jumped to his feet and charged […]

Maurizio Sarri explodes in a rage on Wembley touchline as goalkeeper Kepa refuses to be subbed in Carabao Cup final shortly before Chelsea lose shootout to Manchester City Chelsea were beaten on penalties by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final In final minutes of extra time goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to come off Maurizio Sarri was left apoplectic on the […]

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Robinson Cano adjusted his neon orange batting gloves, strapped blue protective guards around his right shin and elbow, then took a step toward home plate to face live pitching on Wednesday. Before Cano could take a full swing, Mets Manager Mickey Callaway made a request of his new second baseman. “Hey, man,” Callaway said. “Try […]