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Mookie Wilson and Bill Buckner were tied together by the infamous play in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, when Wilson’s ground ball went through Buckner’s legs to extend the series to Game 7. After that play, the two forged a lifelong …
Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green may have accidentally revealed the type of injury Kawhi Leonard has been battling during the playoffs. Leonard has been hobbled at times with an apparent leg injury, though the Raptors have steadfastly refused to go …
Khris Middleton has become an irreplaceable member of the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s also facing free agency, which could present a big issue for the team. Middleton has a $13 million player option for next season that he is expected to turn down in …
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s career is officially in jeopardy thanks to a very troublesome knee. Pedroia spoke Monday about the pain he’s endured, and admitted that he’s “not sure” if the knee will …
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. got a redshirt year in the NBA thanks to a severe back injury, but he thinks that will help him in the long term. Porter, who is preparing to play in the NBA Summer League, thinks he’ll have a …
One of the big names in the upcoming NBA Draft has signed his endorsement deal. Ja Morant confirmed Monday that he had signed a deal with Nike, with Shams Charania of The Athletic calling it a multiyear pact. All my life my parents worked for a …
It’s easy to forget now, but Marc Gasol was very briefly a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the start of his NBA career. They selected him in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft, and ultimately traded his draft rights to the Memphis …
Bryce Harper has encountered a unique problem in his first season with the Philadelphia Phillies: he’s not hitting fastballs. Harper struck out three times on fastballs in Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. That means 39 of his …
Brad Marchand is willing to think ahead to what he’d do if his Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup this year, and let’s just say he has a well-thought plan already. The controversial Boston forward has three things he’d like to put in …
The Chicago Cubs will have to sweat out the status of Kris Bryant. Bryant left Sunday’s game when he collided with Jason Heyward while chasing after a fly ball. Manager Joe Maddon said after the game that Bryant was still being evaluated, and …
The Cincinnati Bearcats are headed to the NCAA Baseball Tournament on the back of a fine catch from a player with a rather famous last name. The Bearcats claimed the AAC title for the first time in program history with a 22-5 victory over UConn on …
Much has been made of the Golden State Warriors’ injury status leading to the NBA Finals, but the Toronto Raptors could be getting a key player back as well. According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, the Raptors are hopeful of getting …
The NBA Finals will feature an intriguing matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors, but will also offer us the sideplot of what appears to be a growing rivalry between prominent celebrity fans. Smash Mouth, the Bay Area band …
Craig Biggio is a Hall of Famer who’s had many memorable moments over the course of his life and career, but Sunday’s events may have been a new high for him. Biggio was in the stands in Toronto as his son, Cavan, played in his first …
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Harvey was placed on the 10-day IL Saturday with an upper back strain that he’d apparently pitched through at least once. Harvey admitted Sunday that he stubbornly refused to tell the Angels about his back issue, …
David Price faced only three batters before leading Saturday’s game due to flu-like symptoms, but it does not appear likely he’ll miss a turn through the rotation as a result. According to manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox hope to bring …
