Author: Jody
Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs $325 million deal with Dodgers
FILE – Japan’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico on March 20, 2023, in Miami. Yamamoto, the most prized pitcher on the free-agent market, has agreed to a $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee,…
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Scottish Premiership: Rangers go to Motherwell, Celtic host Livingston, Hearts take on St Mirren & more | Football News
The Scottish Premiership title race is back on and there could be a change at the top of the table this weekend, while teams at the other end are desperate for points in the race for survival. The Sky Sports cameras will be at Fir Park on Christmas Eve for Motherwell’s clash with Rangers, and…
Read MorePistons drop 25th straight, move within loss of tying NBA record
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives as Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT — Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the shorthanded Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ascot stages classy chases with Uttoxeter, Southwell and Wolverhampton also live on Friday | Racing News
Ascot takes centre stage on Sky Sports Racing but a busy Friday also includes jumps action from Uttoxeter and all-weather Flat meetings at Southwell and Wolverhampton. 3.05 Ascot – Quality quartet clash in fascinating contest A small but select field head to post for the Grade Two Howden Noel Novices’ Chase (3.05) over 2m 3f…
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NBA: Thunder stop Clippers’ nine-game winning streak
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates near Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) and forward Paul George (13) after Holmgren bounced the ball to himself off the backboard and then dunked during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) OKLAHOMA CITY…
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Anthony Joshua is all business while Deontay Wilder’s zen makes him even more menacing than usual | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have cut contrasting figures this week. I like watching fighters during fight week, I find it fascinating. In some cases their demeanour is the same all week, they’re consistent, whether cheerful or surly, whilst others change as the days pass, as they get nearer and nearer fight night. Some can…
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NBA: Celtics bounce back from tough loss to beat Kings
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball over Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Randall Benton) SACRAMENTO, California — Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 28 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics bounced back from a…
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World Darts Championship: Teenager Luke Littler defeats Andrew Gilding to continue dream run at Alexandra Palace | Darts News
Teenager Luke Littler makes it through to the third round after knocking out the experienced Andrew Gilding; the World Darts Championship runs all the way until the final on January 3, 2024 – we’re back on Friday at 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports Darts By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London Last Updated: 22/12/23 12:42am…
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Now that Ahanmisi is getting votes, will he change his view of the All-Stars?
Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi.–PBA IMAGES Maverick Ahanmisi once declared he didn’t want to play in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All-Star game for as long as the event remains a popularity contest. He might have a change of heart this year. The explosive guard who fans snubbed in the exhibition classic in March this year…
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Alun Wyn Jones: Welsh rugby legend reveals heart condition towards end of career | Rugby Union News
Alun Wyn Jones retired from rugby in November but he was diagnosed with atrial-fibrillation, a heart conditions, in the summer; Jones didn’t play in the Rugby World Cup after retiring from international competition in May Last Updated: 21/12/23 11:26pm Alun Wyn Jones revealed he was diagnosed with a heart condition towards the end of his…
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