Month: July 2021
Crowd's Federer cheers frustrate downed rival
It was Wimbledon's last Manic Monday — as of next year, no longer will all 16 fourth-round singles matches be scheduled on one day, a tradition vanishing along with that of a Middle Sunday without any play — and yet, amid all the chaos of simultaneous matches, one could be forgiven for imagining Roger Federer held the stage to himself.
MLB rumors: This insane trade could send Aaron Judge to the Braves
The Braves could get their hands on Aaron Judge before the MLB trade deadline if they make a big enough offer to the Yankees. The Atlanta Braves hoped to be a contender again in 2021 after a strong 2020 campaign. However, they’ve been a relative disappointment. At 41-42, they sit 3.5 games behind the Mets […]
Alja 'shocked' as teen quits Wimbledon match
Australia's Alja Tomljanovic is through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after British teen star Emma Raducanu retired hurt in their fourth round match.
Anderson reaches astonishing wicket milestone
England fast bowler James Anderson claimed the 1000th first-class wicket of his career in the County Championship on Monday.
$2m NHL star killed in errant fireworks blast
A medical examiner in Michigan says an autopsy has determined that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast, and not a fall as authorities previously reported.
MLB rumors: Marlins could throw wrench in Cubs and Cardinals trade deadline plans
The Miami Marlins could hold on to Starling Marte instead of dealing him at the trade deadline, according to a new report. The Cubs and Cardinals have every reason to make a run at Marlins outfielder Starling Marte. The problem? Miami might not let him go. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the […]