Ben Duckett scored an elegant half-century in the first innings and a belligerent ton in the second to orchestrate a five-wicket win for England in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Chasing a stiff target of 371 in the fourth innings, England needed their in-form opener to step up, … Read more
The New York Mets correctly avoided overpaying to hold onto first baseman Pete Alonso this past offseason, as they were able to sign him to a two-year, $54M contract that included an opt-out after the 2025 campaign. Alonso has since become one of the National League’s hottest hitters and a big reason the Mets began Tuesday at … Read more
Steve Nicol has strongly insisted that Liverpool shouldn’t dispense with one exit-linked player this summer unless they were to receive a substantial offer for him. Speculation has been rife over the future of Darwin Nunez, with James Pearce expecting the striker to be sold amid reports that Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have joined the list … Read more
Tags: Australia, Steven Peter Devereux Smith Published on: Mar 05, 2025 Australia’s star batter, Steve Smith, has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), bringing an end to a stellar career in the 50-over format. Smith’s final ODI appearance came in the Champions Trophy semifinal against India in Dubai, where he top-scored for Australia with … Read more
Steve Cohen isn’t mincing words when it comes to New York Mets fans. Addressing the media down in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the Mets hold their spring training, Cohen’s pointed remarks about a myriad of topics raised eyebrows. But one comment in particular could draw the ire of his club’s loyal fan base. “That … Read more
By accepting a two-year deal that included a player opt-out after the 2025 campaign, returning New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso put himself in a contract season for the second straight year. Mets owner Steve Cohen recently spoke with Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports about how Alonso will handle the pressure of facing another “prove … Read more
This past Saturday, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen publicly acknowledged that contract talks with free-agent first baseman and Mets fan-favorite Pete Alonso have been “an exhausting” process. It seems Cohen isn’t yet ready to completely move on from the 30-year-old slugger. “No more than 48 hours after publicly lamenting the seemingly endless saga…Cohen was back in conversation with Alonso’s camp,” Jon … Read more
Talks between the Mets and Pete Alonso’s agents at the Boras Corporation seemingly hit an impasse last week, as reports emerged that the Mets expected Alonso to sign elsewhere after the two sides each rejected the other’s contract offers. Team owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns each addressed the situation at … Read more
Pickleball is more than just a game; it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up a paddle for the first time, there’s always something new to learn. Today, we’re diving into the secrets of one of the sport’s most inspiring players, Steve Deakin, and how he maintains peak performance at 50. … Read more