Aug 7, 2019 Josh Hazlewood has effectively dared England to prepare green, seaming pitches for the remaining four Ashes Tests, arguing that the balance of the 2019 squad – featuring Pat Cummins, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Michael Neser and himself – is far better than the combination chosen four years ago. In 2015,
Month: August 2019
7:01 PM ET CINCINNATI — Saying he’s fully healed from a concussion that sidelined him last month, new Chicago Cubs catcher Jonathan Lucroy was thrown right into the fire, starting against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday and collecting three hits in the Cubs’ 12-5 win. “I got some good pitches to hit tonight,” Lucroy said
7:01 PM ET CINCINNATI — Saying he’s fully healed from a concussion that sidelined him last month, new Chicago Cubs catcher Jonathan Lucroy is being thrown right into fire, starting against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. On the mound will be former Texas Rangers teammate Cole Hamels. “I’m definitely looking forward to being a part
6:55 PM ET Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Troy Merritt isn’t obsessed with his position in the FedEx Cup and what he needs to advance in the PGA Tour’s postseason. He figures the best solution is good golf, and he delivered his best round of the year Thursday in The Northern Trust. Merritt began
first Quarter NYJ NYG TD 11:53 Jamison Crowder Pass From Sam Darnold for 3 Yrds, C.Catanzaro extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-T.Hennessy, Holder-L.Edwards. 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:07 6 0 TD 3:36 Bennie Fowler Pass From Daniel Jones for 12 Yrds, A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.DeOssie, Holder-R.Dixon. 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:23
7:33 AM ET Things heat up in the American League Central as the surging Cleveland Indians take on the first-place Minnesota Twins this weekend, while the red-hot New York Mets host the Washington Nationals in a battle of teams left for dead not long ago. Here’s what we’re most excited to see Friday through Sunday:
5:49 PM ET Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce was reinstated from the injured list on Thursday after not playing since July 16 because of a right oblique strain. Bruce played left field against the San Francisco Giants, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout while batting fifth in the 5-0 loss. Acquired from the Mariners in June
5:49 PM ET Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce has been reinstated from the injured list, the team announced Thursday. Bruce has not played since suffering a right oblique strain against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 16. He is playing left field and is batting fifth against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Acquired
7:35 AM ET There is no way to be objective and professional about this: I am very excited about Thursday’s news that the Chicago White Sox will “host” the New York Yankees next August at the Field of Dreams near Dyersville, Iowa. If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably noticed that I grew up in
5:03 PM ET The UFC is close to finalizing two high-profile women’s bouts for UFC Fight Night on Dec. 7 in Washington. Bantamweight prospect Aspen Ladd (8-1) will face former title challenger Yana Kunitskaya (12-4), and former strawweight title challenger Claudia Gadelha (17-4) will meet the surging Cynthia Calvillo (8-1). Both fights have been verbally