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Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate

Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54 A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways. Abbey Dempsey Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate. “For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.” Morga...

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Two Errors, Two Homers, Too Many Missed Chances: Rays 0, Astros 2

The Tampa Bay Rays came into Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros riding a nine-game homer streak. That streak came to an end on a day of a shutout loss, when the lucky breaks did not go the Rays’ way. Houston wasted no time accepting two unexpected gifts in the bottom of the first. Ben […]

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Azzi Fudd bares abs ahead of Wings-Tempo game

Azzi Fudd has drawn a lot of attention on and off the court in her WNBA rookie season. The Dallas Wings guard once again turned heads on Sunday for her pregame outfit. She arrived at Coca-Cola Coliseum wearing a long-sleeved,…

Scoreless In Seattle, Again

Blue Jays 0 Mariners 4 So…..for the second game in a row, we didn’t score. Today, three hits, one extra base hit (Vlad’s double), with singles from Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement. And we had two walks. Surprisingly, only six strikeouts, but a lot of soft contact. We had one hard hit ball, Vlad’s double […]

SB Nation Reacts Results: Turner to Take the Next Step

After a bit of a slow week news-wise, and a week where yours truly had a few things happening away from the interwebs, we’ve got the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll about our Minnesota Vikings to share with you, so let’s get you those results here as promised. For this week’s question, […]

Padres Craig Stammen Ejected During First Inning of Dodgers Game

It didn’t take long for the San Diego Padres to heat up during their clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.In fact, just three pitches into the matchup, Padres manager Craig Stammen was ejected by home plate umpire Nick Mahrley, per Katie Woo of The Athletic (via X). Infield instructor Ryan Goins was ejected […] The post Padres Craig Stammen Ejected During First Inning of Dodgers Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Lakers Proposed to Land Nikola Jokic in Major Sign-and-Trade Deal for Key Star

What possibilities await the Los Angeles Lakers now that they have firmly established the Luka Doncic era? When LeBron James — who informed the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in the 2026-27 season — signed with the franchise in 2018, many believed it was only a matter of time before another superstar followed James to […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land Nikola Jokic in Major Sign-and-Trade Deal for Key Star appeared first on HEAVY .

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Advice (Week 15)

Welcome to our weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) report. In this article, I’ll provide fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and recommendations for players to target. Suggested bids will include an explanation of where ... read more »

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Report: Pistons Get Good News on Jalen Duren After Setting Firm $35 Million Limit

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract. Duren, 22, continues to dangle as a restricted free agent, with his options appearing severely limited compared to just a few days ago. The Pistons watched Duren blossom into the second-best player on a team that secured 60 regular season […] The post Report: Pistons Get Good News on Jalen Duren After Setting Firm $35 Million Limit appeared first on HEAVY .

Neymar confirms 2026 World Cup was his last after Brazil’s loss to Norway: ‘I tried’

After Brazil's loss to Norway in the 2026 World Cup, an apologetic Neymar made clear that this was his tournament's swan song. “ I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, and I’m ending it here .” Those were the words of Neymar after Brazil was eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16, signaling the end of his World Cup career with the Canarinha . Neymar scored Brazil’s only goal against Norway , entering as a substitute for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Still, his goal and efforts weren’...

Why isn’t Marcus Rashford starting for England against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup?

After defeating DR Congo, England face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Despite needing players who can beat defenders and provide a goal threat, head coach Thomas Tuchel has surprisingly decided to leave Marcus Rashford on the bench. Following a hard-fought Round of 32, England take on Mexico looking to dominate the match and make an impact in attack. Unlike their previous opponents, Thomas Tuchel’s team are facing a Javier Aguirre’s side that also excels offensively, featurin...

MLB Trade Rumors: Astros & Rockies Becoming Trade Partners

We're within a month of the trade deadline now, and teams' needs are coming into clear focus, if they hadn't been already.  In Houston, the Astros are 24th in OPS in left field and 23rd in center field, and getting hardly any production out of those two spots (not that Cam Smith's .220/.293/.380 slash line with a .673 OPS is killing it in right field, either). It's clear where their priority lies at the deadline, as they've got two notable names from the Colorado Rockies outfield squarely...

San Francisco Giants’ Collapse Spoils Slugger’s Performance

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers continued one of the hottest stretches of his season after a multi-homerun performance against the Colorado Rockies.Despite Devers’ showing, the Giants‘ season-long bullpen issues showed again. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Smith blew a 6-4 lead in the 8th inning after giving up a three-run home run to Rockies third […] The post San Francisco Giants’ Collapse Spoils Slugger’s Performance appeared first on HEAVY .

Managing Madrid Podcast: REACTION: Brazil Are Eliminated From The World Cup. PLUS: Mbappe And Brahim Are On Fire!

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Brazil’s elimination against Norway in the World Cup. Also: – Vinicius Jr’s performance – Carlo Ancelotti’s football – Endrick – Casemiro – Neymar – Erling Haaland – The xG from this game… – Brahim Diaz’s performance vs Canada – Kylian Mbappe […]