Shawn Johnson made the U.S. Olympic Team in 2008 and went on to win gold on balance beam in Beijing. One of her secrets: a ton of luck. (Photo: Nick Laham/Staff) Our latest Freakonomics Radio episode is called “Here’s Why You’re Not an Elite Athlete.” (You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, […]
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Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher trolls ‘deluded’ Liverpool fans
Noel Gallagher firing shots Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher has labelled Liverpool fans ‘deluded’ and claimed they are ‘a bit weird’ and get ‘over-emotional’. The famous Man City fan obviously made his name as the lead guitarist and songwriter for British band Oasis. In recent years, however, he has become somewhat a regular voice on all […]
Kendrys Morales named AL Player of the Week
Blue Jays DH Kendrys Morales is named the American League Player of the Week after crushing a homer in seven consecutive games About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest […]
Castillo, Ervin lead Reds in 2-1 win: 9/16/18
Daily Recap: Luis Castillo tossed 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball and Phillip Ervin hit a solo home run in the 2-1 win over the Cubs About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and […]
Watch all the home runs hit on September 13, 2018
Watch every home run hit on September 13, 2018 including JD Martinez’s 41st home run and Trevor Story’s mammoth homer About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of […]
Incredible Sunderland statistic emerges in draw with Fleetwood Town
Sunderland vs Fleetwood Town Despite the international break being underway, Sunderland still took on Fleetwood Town on Saturday. Joey Barton’s Fleetwood came into the game in some solid form having only lost one of their previous six league games this season. Fleetwood’s good form continued into Saturday’s game as well as Paddy Madden gave them […]
Dye's RBI double ties game in 9th
9/23/03: Down to their final strike, the Athletics ties the game in the 9th on Jermaine Dye’s RBI double About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional […]
Back-to-back homers in 9th lift Cardinals: 8/20/18
Daily Recap: Jedd Gyorko and Matt Carpenter hit back-to-back home runs to break the tie in the 9th inning and give the Cardinals the win About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, […]
Frazier's sac fly in extras lifts Mets: 9/1/18
Daily Recap: Todd Frazier broke a 1-1 deadlock in the 11th with a sacrifice fly, while Robert Gsellman earned the save in the Mets’ 2-1 win About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and […]
Condensed Game: ATL@WSH – 8/7/18
Condensed Game: ATL@WSH – 8/7/18 About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of […]