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Column: Dodgers fans lose their cool and Dodgers lose their edge in series-tying debacle
Column: Dodgers fans lose their cool and Dodgers lose their edge in series-tying debacle Two baseballs flew down toward the San Diego Padres’ Jurickson Profar from the left-field corner stands, the gutless moves of two cowards. Numerous water bottles flew down toward the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. from the right-field corner stands, the gutless moves of … Read more
Jonny Brodzinski added to family’s tradition of teaching hockey before pivotal Rangers camp
Jonny Brodzinski spent seven years of his childhood working for his dad, Mike Brodzinski, at his hockey store, Hockey Zone, in Minnesota. It was eventually renamed to Hockey Central until his dad was bought out by Pure Hockey just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and a young Brodzinski used to sharpen skates there. They’ve been running … Read more
Giants Week 5 report card: Brian Daboll had expert game plan
Grading the Giants’ 29-20 win over the Seahawks on Sunday: Offense The word “efficient’’ comes to mind. There were 24 first downs, 420 total yards and a huge advantage in time of possession (37:22-22:38). Daniel Jones was on his game, completing 23 of 34 passes for 257 yards and touchdown strikes to Wan’Dale Robinson (6-36) and Darius … Read more
Brandon Nimmo’s action-filled Game 2 was an ‘emotional roller coaster’
PHILADELPHIA — After an eventful Sunday, Brandon Nimmo brushed off an injury scare and a potential controversy. Nimmo was in the middle of a lot of the action in the Mets’ 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 2, in which the club lost a game but did not lose an outfielder. In the ninth … Read more
Rehabbing Jeff McNeil hopes to be part of Mets’ postseason action
PHILADELPHIA — Jeff McNeil has been working out. Now, it’s about getting into baseball shape. The Mets utilityman, who is rehabbing a right wrist fracture, rejoined the team Sunday following the birth of a daughter in recent days and went through a full pregame workout at Citizens Bank Park. Afterward, he didn’t rule out the … Read more
Darius Slayton steps up to fill Giants’ Malik Nabers void: ‘Very dependable’
SEATTLE — Malik Nabers was back east nursing his concussion. Darius Slayton to the rescue. “We moved Slayton over where Nabers was a bunch, and he was on the other side usually,” head coach Brian Daboll said after Giants 29, Seahawks 20. “He’s very dependable, and he’s smart. He’s a great teammate. He’s always done … Read more
Isaiah Simmons makes Giants impact with massive field goal block
SEATTLE — After he made the play of the day to seal the deal Sunday for the Giants in their 29-20 victory over the Seahawks, Isaiah Simmons looked inward and reflected on how he got here. “Personally, I ain’t gonna lie, it felt like a feeling of relief,’’ Simmons said. “I’m sure everybody knows, the … Read more
LeBron James, son Bronny make NBA history as first father-son duo to play together
Sunday was a momentous night for LeBron James and his son Bronny. The duo shared the court for the first time in the NBA during the Lakers’ preseason game against the Suns, becoming the first father-son pairing to play together in league history. Bronny, whose 20th birthday was on Sunday, checked into the game with … Read more
Daniel Jones ‘better’ than 2022 form with disastrous Giants opener a distant memory
SEATTLE — There were fans clad in blue Giants jerseys behind a barrier applauding Daniel Jones as he began making his way from the locker room to the interview room, and he smiled and pumped his left fist towards them. A season can turn on a dime in the NFL. Can this Giants season possibly … Read more