Today is definitely “talk about slash bemoan Spencer Strider’s current condition” day. Demetrius will have more content on the right-hander’s struggles later, but I want to throw out something different for this morning. There seems to be a by-default narrative that Strider is damaged now, presumably owing to the fact that, well, he’s been bad, … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are just one win shy of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year. The Oilers continued their hot stretch against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, as they were able to walk away with a 4-1 win in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. Despite their … Read more
Christian Alshon may be one of the most opinionated voices in pro pickleball, but when it comes to the rally scoring debate in Major League Pickleball, he’s showing a little more nuance. In a recent appearance on the PicklePod, Alshon shared a conversation he had with MLP Commissioner Samin Odhwani about the league’s move away … Read more
Hard-hitting batter Ramandeep Singh’s time from being released by the Mumbai Indians to becoming a crucial part in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ title-winning campaign in 2024 has been nothing short of brilliant. The Chandigarh-born has credited KKR for opening several areas of his game and evolving his career, both technically and mentally. After being picked … Read more
Remember 2000s: if you wanted to gamble on an Indian cricket match, you most likely needed someone who knew someone. A whispered hobby, sports betting took place in hidden rooms and via phone lines using networks of contacts. By now, the scenario would not be more different. Fast forward. Sitting on your couch, a few … Read more
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