Many fantasy baseball managers who drafted Jose Leclerc are in a state of regret. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images) I’ve worn many different hats in my time at Yahoo, and we’ve produced different kinds of content. Articles and blogs, podcasts and digital shows, live chats — I suppose it’s about time we … Read more
The NBA’s play-in tournament begins today in the Western Conference. Who wins the Lakers-Pelicans matchup for a chance to play the defending champion Nuggets in the first round? And who avoids elimination — the Kings or Warriors? Our writers make their picks. 1. Lakers vs. Pelicans: Who wins? Vincent Goodwill: Lakers. Whenever the Pelicans have played … Read more
Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm are two of the world’s best golfers, but other than the majors, won’t be playing against each other for at least a year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) AUGUSTA, Ga. — LIV Golf players didn’t quite have the same impact on this year’s Masters as in 2023, when they claimed three of … Read more
The Western Conference’s third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26) and sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns (49-33) meet in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The two franchises have never faced off in the postseason; let it never be said that there is nothing new under the sun. Or, I guess, the wolf. By getting their do-over right. … Read more
General manager Troy Weaver, left, and team owner Tom Gores haven’t had much to smile at with the Pistons. Detroit is 54-192 in the past three seasons. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Following the worst season in franchise history, the Detroit Pistons have to make some changes. Moving on from general manager Troy Weaver or even head … Read more
LAS VEGAS – Jessica Andrade campaigned for a title shot after UFC 300. Former champion Andrade (26-12 MMA, 17-10 UFC) notched her second-straight win Saturday when she defeated Marina Rodriguez (17-4-2 MMA, 7-4-2 UFC) by split decision in their strawweight bout at T-Mobile Arena. Based off of availability and who already had their chance at … Read more
Big Jeff Hoffman makes game-saving tag, Pache’s prep pays off in walk-off win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jeff Hoffman is built as much like a linebacker as he is a pitcher and it mattered on Monday night. With two outs and runners on the corners in the top of the ninth inning of … Read more
This Mets team simply does not quit. We saw it throughout the Atlanta series as they battled back night in and night out, we saw it this weekend against the red-hot Kansas City Royals, and we saw it yet again in Monday’s series opener against the red-hot Pirates. After falling behind 3-0 in the top … Read more
Serena Williams has already invested in multiple sports ventures in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images) The rise of women’s basketball has caught the attention of Serena Williams. The tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam champion says she’s willing to put her money behind the sport. In an interview with CNN published Monday ahead … Read more
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) NEW YORK — The WNBA is “pretty confident” it will expand to 16 teams by the 2028 season, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said ahead of the WNBA Draft on Monday. The … Read more