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The Little League World Series problem exposed by a 12-year-old girl’s stardom
This week we were asked to be astonished by the batting and pitching successes of 12-year-old Kinley Rasmus, a girl, for the Little League World Series entrant from Alabama.
Annual Jets-Giants preseason matchup once again presents a duality for starving fans
Mostly, the teams just hope to escape this last weekend of pretend games unscathed.
OBJ’s Giants comeback has one hurdle left
Odell Beckham Jr.’s Giants dream is hanging tantalizingly in the air over his head, and all he has to do now is catch it.
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Mets infielder’s turnaround isn’t likely to change his opt-out decision
Bichette is playing like himself over the past three months and is transitioning nicely to 3B.
Tight NL MVP race goes beyond the stats as one player stands above the rest
It’s classic David vs. Goliath.
John Harbaugh has plenty of options for Giants’ leadership council — but 10 stand out
John Harbaugh has long recognized how important it is for his players to feel that they have a voice, and you don’t necessarily have to be on the Leadership Council...
Jets can’t make this Aaron Glenn mistake — even with a slow start
Look at any list of “coaches on the hot seat” and Glenn’s name is always at or near the top.
The 10 lasting WWE reverberations from Solo Sikoa’s Samoan spike to Roman Reigns
Solo Sikoa’s attack on Roman Reigns reshapes WWE’s Bloodline, elevates L.A. Knight’s title hopes and tests Jacob Fatu’s loyalty.
Beleaguered Mets starter could dramatically alter his future with second act
For the first time in a long, long time, Senga has sampled a few gulps of success.
Giants pass rusher is ready for a Year 2 leap — and he plans to bring the Big Blue defense with him
Carter’s explosiveness and relentless pursuit all across the field have been on full display every day this summer.
It’s imperative Jets and Geno Smith back up their preseason intentions
Smith — as long as he’s healthy — should “feel’’ like playing Friday, because it’s best for him and the team.
The historic rookie silver lining in this lost Mets season
The Mets have a rookie class that should be in the conversation for their best ever.
John Harbaugh’s Malik Nabers decision should come down to one thing
The 23-year-old Giants star receiver is also trying to be smart and cautious as he makes his way back from the gruesome right knee injury he suffered 324 days ago,...
David Stearns has to be building toward something underneath his Mets failures
It might turn out that the best outcome of this season for the Mets was missing out on Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker. They tried, but both ended up with...
Rookie shortstop’s Yankees start comes with shared Derek Jeter advantage
Derek Jeter didn’t have to worry about following Derek Jeter.
Chelsea Green’s brilliance is helping WWE make the most of a bad situation — and then some
WWE made the best of a bad situation.
Giants’ top rookies relishing first opportunity to feel like they belong with early results promising
There is always an inclination to take a look in August and think “Hmm, this draft class could be top-notch. The young guys look darn good.’’
Jaxson Dart scare brings familiar Giants concern into John Harbaugh era
Down went Jaxson Dart, and hard, on his back. Hearts raced all across MetLife Stadium and beyond. Deja Blue Tent all over again.
Rookie could be the exact type of difference-maker Giants badly need
It might be a tall order to expect him to make an impact as a rookie. What we already know is he has the size to rise to the occasion.
Jets’ backup quarterback battle already has a clear answer
Aaron Glenn can maintain there is still a competition. The rest of us have joined the Klub.
Marlins’ youngster among top fantasy waiver wire bats to add for playoff push
Whether a player had a great first half or struggled mightily, the All-Star break was a chance to recharge.
The upside of Joe Burrow among fantasy QBs requires insurance — and ranking the intriguing options
In the third of a six-part draft preview series, Fantasy Insanity takes a look at quarterbacks.
The trickle-down effect from Yankees’ punchless offense that could lead to uncomfortable Aaron Boone call
Let’s discuss the interconnectivity of a few items that loom over the final quarter of this Yankees season.
