The impending merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf series has brought Saudi sports washing efforts to an American pro sport. The alliance between the century-old PGA Tour and the upstart series, backed by the Saudi Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, is their boldest foothold into the American market yet. In recent years, Saudi’s PIF …
With PGA-LIV merger, Saudi Arabia sportswashing is in full swing Read More »
The Toronto Blue Jays optioned embattled starter Alek Manoah to the rookie-level Florida Complex League, the team announced Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: Manoah, 25, has a 6.36 ERA and 1.897 WHIP in 13 starts (58 innings) this season. The 2019 No. 11 draft pick finished third in American League Cy Young voting …
This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter. Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning. We have even more developments in the Bally Sports court case, a look at the wildest stats of the MLB season so far and we hear from Ken on the Kirk Herbstreit kerfuffle. I’m Levi Weaver, …
Context on the Kirk Herbstreit kerfuffle, more TV drama for MLB and Bally Read More »
Former Vice President Mike Pence voiced his disagreement with the Dodgers’ inclusion of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in the club’s Pride night on June 16 against the San Francisco Giants, tweeting Wednesday that the invitation was “deeply offensive” and calling on Major League Baseball to apologize to “Catholics across America.” Pence, who is expected …
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Spoiler alert: The following story features spoilers of the series finale of HBO’s “Succession.” Her favorite day of the year was the one afternoon on the Chicago Cubs schedule that allowed her to bring her American Girl doll to the cathedral on Addison Street. Waiting for her was a new Cubs outfit for her special …
HBO’s ‘Succession’ finale foretold by MLB history? How a fan’s Wambsgans theory took off Read More »
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw disagreed with the team’s decision to invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to the team’s Pride night on June 16, and that influenced the timing of his announcement of the club’s “Christian Faith and Family Day,” he told the Los Angeles Times on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The …
SEATTLE — Hanging in the corner of the visiting team’s manager’s office, a TV airing MLB Network showed highlights of the Yankees’ 10-4 win over the Mariners. Before speaking with reporters, Aaron Boone sat in his chair with his jaw open as he watched the TV in amazement. On the screen was reigning American League …
Aaron Judge, a home run robbery, and ‘one of the great individual games you’ll see’ Read More »
The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers Monday, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: This is Sánchez’s third organization since April 1. The Mets designated Sánchez for assignment on May 25. Sánchez, in his first season with the Mets, had one RBI and zero home runs …
The Reds have a problem with Jonathan India. It’s a good problem, but a problem nonetheless. The Reds soon may boast too many good infielders, most notably the game’s top prospect, Elly De La Cruz, who is closing in on his major-league debut. India, 26, was the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year. He’s …
Elly De La Cruz is coming soon — and that may leave Jonathan India without a spot Read More »
CHICAGO — This Cubs season wasn’t supposed to be over before “Succession.” Of course, there are still 110 episodes left for the 2023 Cubs. This isn’t “The End,” as it is for HBO’s masterpiece with Sunday night’s series finale. It’s more like an underperforming team — the crown jewel of an empire controlled by a …
Cubs’ season will be canceled at the trade deadline if there aren’t dramatic changes Read More »
