Kendrick Perkins took the funniest batting practice imaginable with Red Sox
Ted Williams is one of the greatest hitters of all time. Williams was the last player to hit .400 in a season, and “The Great Sprinter” had one of the most impressive swings in MLB history. Williams once said: “The hardest thing in sports is arguably hitting a baseball” is a saying that many Little […]
Process server felt ‘legitimately threatened’ trying to serve Kristi Noem lawsuit over Texas dental practice endorsement
The consumer advocacy group behind a recently dismissed lawsuit against Kristi Noem said Tuesday it plans to continue its case against her bizarre social media endorsement of a Texas dental clinic, noting that the South Dakota Republican governor was “highly evasive” and “threatening” when the group tried to serve legal papers on her. Travelers United’s […]
Aaron Rodgers impresses at Jets practice
Aaron Rodgers is back. Rodgers, who was on the field since Monday’s closed-door practice and the start of Tuesday’s practice, announced his return to the media late in the week’s second OTA by hitting Xavier Gipson with a 40-yard fastball over the middle for a single. Announced unofficially. Walk-in touchdown. The pass narrowly missed a […]
Rangers revert back to old defensive pairings in practice
RALEIGH, N.C. — If we’ve learned anything over the Rangers’ nine playoff games so far, it’s that practice doesn’t necessarily reflect what head coach Peter Laviolette does on the ice. That is not the case. But the Blueshirts have lost their first two games in a row since mid-April, so lineup changes are expected, and […]
Adam Fox misses Rangers practice again due to ‘maintenance day’
Adam Fox, the Rangers’ top defenseman, missed Thursday’s practice for the second straight day in what the team described as a “maintenance day.” Will this be a concern for the Rangers, who will face the Hurricanes in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs? After all, Rangers players had Monday and Tuesday off, so […]
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson misses practice ahead of Game 4
PHILADELPHIA — Mitchell Robinson did not practice Saturday after re-injuring his surgically repaired ankle, but Tom Thibodeau wasn’t ready to rule the center out of Sunday’s Game 4 just yet. “Realistically, he’ll warm up tomorrow and see how he’s doing,” the coach said. Robinson, who missed 50 regular-season games with a fractured left ankle, appeared […]
Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
Once, at the height of his powers, Tiger Woods took batting practice with Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz. Smoltz, fresh from Tommy John surgery, had to pitch a mock game as part of his rehabilitation, and Woods wanted to face Smoltz in the batter’s box. At that point, Braves manager Bobby Cox demoted Smoltz […]
Masters: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy practice well into darkness after grueling 2nd round
One player has a share of the lead at 6 under, while the other just barely made it through. Despite their different positions on the leaderboard, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy worked on their swings late into the night after a grueling day at Augusta National. His average score of 75.08 points was the highest […]
Masters: Fred Couples fires Tiger Woods warning shot after practice round
Tiger Woods believes he can win the Masters. That’s what he himself said on Tuesday, despite the injuries, illnesses and rehab he’s had to endure over the past few years. But Fred Couples, a close aide to Woods, agrees. “I don’t think he ever thought about qualifying,” Couples said Tuesday. “Can he win here? Yeah. […]
How Tiger Woods did in pivotal practice round ahead of Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — As players prepare for this week’s Masters, everyone wants to know about Tiger Woods. how is he feeling? how is he playing? Tiger Woods during a practice round at the Masters on April 8, 2024. AP Woods, a five-time Masters champion, has not played since withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational in February […]