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Braves Minor League Recap: System flexes power

(24-15) Gwinnett Stripers 1, (15-24) Norfolk Tides 4 Box Score It was a rude return to the Stripers for starting pitcher Carlos Carassco who was greeted with a three run home run in the first inning, along with an RBI single in the second for a grand total of four runs – which is more […]

Giants’ other rookie saves the day

The San Francisco Giants, feckless and fully on life support after one of the worst road trips in franchise history, were in desperation mode after Sunday’s defeat. As we’ve been told since birth, desperate times call for desperate measures, and in baseball parlance, desperate measures means desperate transactions. And so it wasn’t surprising that the […]

Is Now the Best Chance Ever for African Teams in the World Cup?

World Cup hype is set to get into full swing soon, and it’s time to start making some predictions about what could happen. With all the pressure on the likes of England and France, could this year be the perfect time for an African underdog to set the world alight? With the new 48-team format, […] The post Is Now the Best Chance Ever for African Teams in the World Cup? appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Spurs’ last minute rally falls short as Wolves win Game 1

The game never felt comfortable. Not for a second. Every possession was a fight. Every shot was earned. And by the time the final seconds ticked away Monday night, the difference between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves came down to a single shot that wouldn’t fall. San Antonio opened its Western Conference semifinal series with a […]

Former Cardinals cornerback killed in auto accident

Players and coaches in the NFL come and go all the time in the league. They aren’t supposed to die young. Recently, former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Chris Payton-Jones passed away after injuries he sustained in an auto accident. Payton-Jones, just 30-years old, played for the Cardinals during the 2018, 2019, and 2020 seasons. RELATED: CHRIS […]

How Short Game Specialists Are Shifting 2026 PGA Championship Odds

Source The conversation around major championships often begins with driving distance and iron play, but in 2026, the narrative has shifted. As the PGA Championship approaches, short game performance, particularly around the greens and on the putting surfaces, is playing a more decisive role in shaping expectations. Several players have separated themselves not through overwhelming […] The post How Short Game Specialists Are Shifting 2026 PGA Championship Odds appeared first on The Sports Ba...

“Thanks, Granit”

It’s perhaps a mark of the sheer impact made by Granit Xhaka during his time at Sunderland that despite arguably not being at his absolute game-changing best in recent weeks, he still exudes enough in the way of sheer aura to leave nobody in any doubt of his influence, his standing and perhaps most importantly, […]

What Will The Future Hold For Dennis Cirkin?

Ciaran McKenna says… I’ll be gutted if Cirkin leaves — largely because I love the lad but also because he’s a talented footballer that hasn’t really had the rub of the green, but if you take sentiment out of the situation, you see why he doesn’t look likely to get an extension. For one, his […]

View From The Away End: Wolverhampton, Via The Watering Holes Of Birmingham

Still reeling from the shocking, humiliating and generally bizarre thumping at the hands of Nottingham Forest, it was time to face our third consecutive Midlands side in the shape of already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers. That home loss had felt completely incongruent with the mood around the city before kick-off. The streets had been filled with red […]

OPEN THREAD | May 5, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Time to make a hard call […]

White Sox ride Martin and Munetaka to 6-0 romp over Angels

The Force was strong with the White Sox tonight as they shut out the Angels with a 6-0 win. Davis Martin reached a career-high double-digit strikeout milestone, and Munetaka Murakami finally doubled! José Soriano started off the night with back-to-back walks, but redeemed himself with back-to-back strikeouts. But Soriano’s woes could not be escaped for […]

John Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: “I don’t think the league is going to do us any favours writ large… We’re going to focus on what we can control”

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka joined Elliotte Friedman to discuss the tampering accusations on day one of the job, his reception and reputation around the league, the challenge facing him in Toronto, his belief in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and the areas in need of change on the roster. On the first day of […] The post John Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: “I don’t think the league is going to do us any favours writ large… We’re going to focus on what we can control” ...

Utah Jazz make addition to front office

According to Sportando, the Utah Jazz are adding Ben Gonzalez to their front office. According to the Georgia Bulldogs Men’s Basketball site: Ben Gonzalez was named the Director of Operations for Georgia Basketball in April 2022. Gonzalez arrived in Athens after spending the past four seasons in the same role at Florida Atlantic. He also […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: How is Craig Counsell doing?

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place […]

Illinois fires softball head coach Tyra Perry

Josh Whitman hasn’t had to fire many coaches in recent years because it’s been one of the most successful periods in the history of Illini athletics. However, the softball program has definitely gone downhill. And that culminated Monday with Whitman firing Tyra Perry after 11 years at the helm of the Illini. “On behalf of […]