By Matt Martell Plus, Joe Girardi is out in Philadelphia and the Astros extend Yordan Álvarez. Former SI MLB editor Connor Grossman and I decided to go to last night’s Yankees-Angels game to watch Shohei Ohtani pitch (and hit, obviously). Connor texted…
The USMNT Isn’t Playing in Its Most Important Match on Sunday
By Brian Straus A World Cup tune-up friendly vs. Uruguay carries plenty of value, but all eyes will be on a qualifying playoff taking place across the Atlantic hours earlier. While the U.S. men’s national team continues preparing for this fall’s World …
Fantasy/Betting Take: Phillies Fire Joe Girardi
By Jennifer Piacenti Can the shakeup spark the team and make them more attractive at +1700 to win the NL? The Phillies Friday morning announced they had relieved Joe Girardi of his duties. Bench coach Rob Thomson will temporarily take over as manager. …
Nadal Has Message for Zverev After French Open Injury
By Jelani Scott The tennis legend offered his remarks after his opponent suffered an ankle injury in their semifinal match on Friday. View the original article to see embedded media. Rafael Nadal earned his 14th French Open final appearance in unfortun…
A.J. Dillon Love Has His ‘Swagger Back’ at Packers OTAs
By Wilton Jackson The Packers running back says he’s happy that Love is getting back to himself. Jordan Love remains in the shadows of Aaron Rodgers as Packers quarterback, much like Rodgers did when former 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time MVP Brett F…
Astros-Royals, Padres-Brewers, Mets-Dodgers Bets
By Jennifer Piacenti Bets and analysis for Friday’s Astros-Royals, Padres-Brewers and Mets-Dodgers games. Time to head into the weekend with our MLB bets! We are off to a 21-13 start to the season at SI Sportsbook and 18 of those wins paid plus-money. …
Nadal to Play for 14th French Open Title After Injured Zverev Retires
By Jon Wertheim On his 36th birthday, the Spaniard won by retirement and advanced to yet another Roland Garros final, where he’ll look to become the tournament’s oldest champion. PARIS — The soundtrack at tennis as a rich one—grunts and blocks and sque…
Report: Astros, Yordan Alvarez Agree to Record Contract
By Madison Williams The designated hitter’s new contract ranks the fifth most valuable in MLB history among players who have yet to reach arbitration. View the original article to see embedded media. Yordan Álvarez and the Astros have agreed to a six-y…
Carlos Sainz Jr. Faces Pressure in Rise From ‘the Son of’ to an F1 Star
By Madeline Coleman The Ferrari driver comes from rally racing royalty, but there’s more than meets the eye. Heavy rain poured down on Monaco ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix, soaking fans, teams, drivers and the iconic street track. After an hour-p…
Why Didn’t ABC Air Player Intros for Game 1 of the NBA Finals?
By Jimmy Traina The network didn’t air intros for Celtics or Warriors during Game 1. 1. I don’t want to criticize the broadcast crew of Mark Jones and Mark Jackson for their call of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They’re likely going to work only one game, …