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One hit is better than three? Why Joey Votto was happier after going 1-for-3
Peak newsletter | A version of this story first appeared in The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign up here to receive the Peak newsletter directly in your inbox.Joey Votto thought about baseball a little differently than most people.Case in point: When he realized he was bad at diving for ground balls at first base, he taught himself how to dive by lunging into a pool over and over again.Advertisement
How a revved-up offense — and the usual brilliance of Paul Skenes — is revitalizing the Pirates
Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game.As long as Paul Skenes pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he will always be their headliner. He is just that good.“The last stretch, it’s almost like he’s just decided, ‘All right, not only am I going to have really good stuff to punch a lot of guys out, but I’m not going to walk anybody and I’m not going to give up any hits,’” general manager Ben Cherington said this week, after...
How did the Knicks get good? With 7 straight wins and one total reinvention
The New York Knicks are disintegrating anyone in their path. They have won seven consecutive playoff games, a franchise record, by a combined 185 points, an NBA record.After a regular season that included an impressive 53 wins but also left them without a surefire identity, the Knicks have discovered what makes them special. So, what has changed since falling 2-1 during their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks? Let’s run through three trends that have caught my eye since the last time...
Golden Knights roll Ducks to reach Western Conference final again: The 'swagger' is back
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Vegas Golden Knights steamrolled the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Thursday night, silencing the crowd early and cruising to a 5-1 win to finish the second-round series and move on to another Western Conference final.It’s the fifth time in nine years of existence that Vegas has been among the final four teams in the NHL. That leads all teams since 2017, as do the Golden Knights’ 70 playoff wins and 14 series victories. Next up: the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche...
Can LeBron James find his perfect ending back home, with Steph Curry or on campus?
The NBA world is used to waiting on LeBron James.“The Decision,” the television program in which James announced he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, aired on July 8, 2010, a week into free agency. His first-person essay in Sports Illustrated, as explained to Lee Jenkins, was published on July 11, 2014. James was quicker in signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, but that was the exception. Generally, James has not operated on the NBA’s timeline. The league has conform...
Wales recall Singleton for must-win Italy game
Wales recall Singleton for must-win Italy gameImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Seren Singleton has won three senior caps for WalesByCeri Coleman-PhillipsBBC Sport WalesPublished3 minutes agoSeren Singleton returns on the wing as Wales' only starting change for Sunday's final Six Nations game against Italy (12:15 BST).Singleton made her debut against Scotland in the opening round and also started against France and England but sat out last weekend's defeat in Ireland with Hann...
How far can Eagles go? Game-by-game predictions for 2026 schedule
The NFL’s schedule release day has evolved into a tentpole event that’s become the Super Bowl for social media accounts and a holiday for hotel reservations. One timeless tradition endures: Marking a “W” and “L” next to each game.All the necessary caveats apply. Nobody knows how the Philadelphia Eagles will look this season. Nobody knows how the opponents will look this season. There will be unexpected injuries. There will be surprising and disappointing players alike. You’ll have a sleeper oppo...
Ranger Suarez worth the money; bullpen management; AL parity helping: Red Sox takeaways
BOSTON — For the first four innings Thursday, Ranger Suarez hardly looked as if it had been 11 days since he last pitched.The 30-year-old left-hander retired 12 of the first 13 batters he faced against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, with a walk, his only base runner in the early innings. And even when the Phillies finally got to him in the fifth, stringing together three singles to load the bases with one out, Suarez didn’t waver.Advertisement
Röhl defends denying Tavernier Ibrox starting swansong
Danny Röhl stands by his controversial decision to leave outgoing captain James Tavernier out of Rangers' 2-1 defeat against Hibernian.The 34-year-old right-back refused to sit on the bench after being told he would not start in what was to be his farewell game at Ibrox after 11 years in Govan, despite bringing forward a planned injection on an ankle knock to allow himself one final game.
Quarterback And Receiver Duos That Transferred Together In 2026
BusinessSportsMoneyQuarterback And Receiver Duos That Transferred Together In 2026ByTom Layberger,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 06:00am EDTCORAL GABLES, FL: Miami quarterback Darian Mensah warms up prior to the Miami Hurricanes playing their spring game on April 18, 2026, at Cobb Stadium in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire v...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge Sends Carlos Mendoza Message Before New York Mets Series
BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Judge Sends Carlos Mendoza Message Before New York Mets SeriesByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 06:00am EDTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. All players are...
Jaylen Waddle Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings
BusinessSportsMoneyJaylen Waddle Dynasty Fantasy Football RankingsBySteve Bradshaw,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Bradshaw is a fantasy football expert with a focus on dataFollow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 06:00am EDTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Per...
Arsenal discover huge VAR error in title race as Premier League panel confirm mistakes
Arsenal and Manchester City are locked in a fierce battle for the title, but the Gunners have been informed of a potentially costly error
Thunder set sights on fairytale Manchester Grand Final win
There's a month to go until the Netball Super League Grand Final - and the AO Manchester Thunder are coveting the opportunity to win it all on home soil for the first time. The Thunder currently sit second in the NSL table, having won nine of their 11 matches thus far, and are already qualified for the play-offs alongside the high-flying Loughborough Lightning and London Pulse.
NFL 2026: UK times and weekly match schedule
Find out whos playing who each week in the NFL regular season, including the fixtures for Thanksgiving, Christmas and a record nine games internationally; watch 2026 NFL season live on Sky Sports; Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW
Tottenham handed huge new transfer boost after official announcement
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Projecting the 2026 NFL schedule's most-watched national TV games
From a TV perspective, the NFL is coming off a record-breaking 2025 season:• The Thanksgiving game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys was the most-watched regular-season game ever, with more than 57 million viewers.The Chiefs have dominated the top of the national TV ratings rankings in the Patrick Mahomes era, and presuming he’s healthy and playing after his knee injury and offseason recovery, the Chiefs’ slots on the national TV schedule will continue to loom among the top audie...
Bruno Fernandes issues Declan Rice to Manchester United transfer verdict after beating Arsenal star to award
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Premier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exit
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PAView image in fullscreenNewcastle’s Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PAThe talkFootballPremier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exitEddie Howe admitted Anthony Gordon may have played his final match for Newcastle amid Bayern speculationGuardian sport...
'Of course, if I'm playing, but...': Virat Kohli breaks silence on 2027 WC aspiration
Virat Kohli remains committed to representing India in ODIs, emphasizing mutual respect and value as key to his continued participation. He stated he will play as long as he can contribute meaningfully and feels valued by the team, not in a phase where he needs to prove himself.