ATLANTA — The Mets will likely play their next month of games without an essential piece of their infield. Luis Guillorme, who left Sunday’s game with groin tightness, has officially been diagnosed with a moderate strain in that left groin. The Mets gave a four-to-six week estimate for his return. Deven Marrero, a 31-year-old right-handed…
Month: August 2022
Rams thin at RB with Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson dealing with injuries
THOUSAND OAKS — Rams coach Sean McVay had plenty of news items to share Monday regarding his running backs and it was more bad than good. The good news, rookie running back Kyren Williams participated in his first 11-on-11 period since suffering a foot injury in June. As for the bad, Cam Akers and Darrell…
Orioles reset: Even after series loss to Rays, Baltimore is embracing postseason possibilities
The Orioles were three outs away from being on the wrong side of baseball history, and by breaking up Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen’s perfect game bid in the ninth inning of a 4-1 loss, there still were few positives. But inside a somber Orioles clubhouse at Tropicana Field, as players packed for a…
Brother of ex-NFL star Aqib Talib turns himself in on murder warrant as police identify shooting victim
The older brother of former NFL star Aqib Talib turned himself in on Monday after being named the suspect in a Dallas-area fatal shooting over the weekend, police said. Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, turned himself in to the Dallas County Jail after a first-degree felony murder warrant was issued on Sunday, the Lancaster Police Department…
Homebuilder confidence hits worst slump since 2007 collapse
By Molly Smith | Bloomberg A gauge of US homebuilder sentiment declined for an eighth-straight month, marking the worst stretch since the housing market collapsed in 2007 amid higher borrowing costs and elevated prices. The National Association of Home Buyers/Wells Fargo gauge decreased by 6 points to 49 in August, figures showed Monday. The reading…
Orioles reset: Even after series loss to Rays, Baltimore is embracing postseason possibilities
The Orioles were three outs away from being on the wrong side of baseball history, and by breaking up Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen’s perfect game bid in the ninth inning of a 4-1 loss, there still were few positives. But inside a somber Orioles clubhouse at Tropicana Field, as players packed for a…
Homebuilder confidence hits worst slump since 2007 collapse
By Molly Smith | Bloomberg A gauge of US homebuilder sentiment declined for an eighth-straight month, marking the worst stretch since the housing market collapsed in 2007 amid higher borrowing costs and elevated prices. The National Association of Home Buyers/Wells Fargo gauge decreased by 6 points to 49 in August, figures showed Monday. The reading…
DL Hall’s development is a delicate balance. For the contending Orioles, it’s just the beginning. | ANALYSIS
One was on the mound making his major league debut, and the other was in the stands at Tropicana Field, soaking in the atmosphere from a scene he hopes to experience soon. It was a short-lived debut for Orioles left-hander DL Hall, who was pulled after 3 2/3 innings and learned he was headed back…
Udonis Haslem remains noncommittal regarding 20th season with Heat, ‘Thinking about it’
Udonis Haslem discussed grants Monday at Nova Southeastern University. What he wouldn’t grant, however, was definitive insight on what comes next regarding his NBA career. “I don’t know,” Haslem said after completing a presentation on behalf of his foundation. “We’re thinking about it. But either way, I’m always going to be a part of the…
ASK IRA: Are Heat concerningly thin at power forward?
Q: I’m a bit worried our “run it back” mentality will turn into the year after the Finals, when we got swept by the Bucks. We tried to patch the four spot with an undersized Moe Harkless, the same way it seems we’re going to try the same with Caleb Martin. Even if Caleb is…
Heat’s Victor Oladipo discusses his Revenge Tour, workouts with Russell Westbrook
Victor Oladipo calls it his Revenge Tour, the Miami Heat guard regularly filling his social media with posts about his grueling offseason workout schedule, including recent sessions with Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles. As he explained on Vince Carter’s VC Show podcast, it has been work with the singular goal of getting back to the…
Column: It’s déjà vu all over again for Tony La Russa and the underachieving Chicago White Sox
No one remains the way they were in their 30s, and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is no different than the rest of us. But La Russa, 77, sounds a lot like he did in his first go-round on the South Side in the 1980s, especially when it comes to addressing the Sox’s…
ASK IRA: Could Heat, Riley see crimson with NBA’s clover?
Q: It’s gross that we have to have the Celtics logo on our court. – Steven. A: To those late to the program, among the ways the NBA plans to honor the life of the late Bill Russell this season, is, according to the league, “every NBA court will display a clover-shaped logo with the…
Ravens rookie OT Daniel Faalele, who spent the summer at the team facility, is coming along by ‘leaps and bounds’
Ravens rookie offensive tackle Daniel Faalele knew the NFL was going to be harder than the college. But one thing he wasn’t prepared for was the Maryland weather. “I didn’t expect Baltimore to be this humid,” joked Faalele, a fourth-round draft pick in April. To better handle the grueling summer practices, Faaelele spent the six-week…
DL Hall’s development is a delicate balance. For the contending Orioles, it’s just the beginning. | ANALYSIS
One was on the mound making his major league debut, and the other was in the stands at Tropicana Field, soaking in the atmosphere from a scene he hopes to experience soon. It was a short-lived debut for Orioles left-hander DL Hall, who was pulled after 3 2/3 innings and learned he was headed back…
Heat’s Victor Oladipo discusses his Revenge Tour, workouts with Russell Westbrook
Victor Oladipo calls it his Revenge Tour, the Miami Heat guard regularly filling his social media with posts about his grueling offseason workout schedule, including recent sessions with Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles. As he explained on Vince Carter’s VC Show podcast, it has been work with the singular goal of getting back to the…
Column: It’s déjà vu all over again for Tony La Russa and the underachieving Chicago White Sox
No one remains the way they were in their 30s, and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is no different than the rest of us. But La Russa, 77, sounds a lot like he did in his first go-round on the South Side in the 1980s, especially when it comes to addressing the Sox’s…
ASK IRA: Are Heat concerningly thin at power forward?
Q: I’m a bit worried our “run it back” mentality will turn into the year after the Finals, when we got swept by the Bucks. We tried to patch the four spot with an undersized Moe Harkless, the same way it seems we’re going to try the same with Caleb Martin. Even if Caleb is…
Ravens rookie OT Daniel Faalele, who spent the summer at the team facility, is coming along by ‘leaps and bounds’
Ravens rookie offensive tackle Daniel Faalele knew the NFL was going to be harder than the college. But one thing he wasn’t prepared for was the Maryland weather. “I didn’t expect Baltimore to be this humid,” joked Faalele, a fourth-round draft pick in April. To better handle the grueling summer practices, Faaelele spent the six-week…
Yankees bullpen righting itself after recent struggles
BOSTON — With Scott Effross getting the save Saturday night, the Yankees have had 10 players record a save this season. That is the most by any team in the majors and after Clay Holmes recent struggles, it leaves the Bombers looking for guys to close out games now. “I mean, it’s going to evolve.…