Author: Tim Runn

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The race track we know today as Watkins Glen International went through major changes for over 70 years, both in appearance and location. In 1948, Cornell Law Student and Sports Car Enthusiast Cameron Argetsinger proposed an amateur road race known as the “Watkins Glen Grand Prix” to the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce. The circuit mapped out by Argetsinger was a 6.6-mile long race track, containing mostly paved roads with a short stretch of dirt and gravel. Both the start and finish lines were located in front of the Schuyler County Court House. The track…

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani can strengthen his case to win the American League MVP award when he faces the Seattle Mariners on Monday at Angel Stadium. The reigning AL MVP, Ohtani (10-7, 2.68 ERA) ranks fifth in the AL in home runs (26) and RBI (68). He is 1-0 against the Mariners this season but has struggled at the plate (.143 batting average, .443 OPS) against Seattle. Caesars Sportsbook lists both Los Angeles and Seattle at -110 in the latest Angels vs. Mariners odds.First pitch is set for 9:38 p.m. ET from Anaheim, Calif. The game is one of…

As it does an annual basis, the Women’s Sports Foundation has come out with a list of finalists for the annual Sportswoman of the Year award. This year, LPGA Tour star Nelly Korda is listed alongside fellow Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Chloe Kim, Erin Jackson, Sunisa Lee, Jessica Long, Sydney McLaughlin, Oksana Masters and Tamyra Mensah-Stock. Like the rest of those athletes, Korda has reached the top of her sport on an international stage, winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, and climbing to No.1 in the Rolex Rankings for a time after her major…

The end of the summer transfer window is in sight and there is still likely plenty of business to be done from the Premier League big boys. Manchester United’s need for reinforcements was made all too clear during their dismal 4-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, and manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly pleaded with the club’s superiors to splash the cash.With Cristiano Ronaldo looking like he’d rather be anywhere else, the need for a new forward is painfully obvious. The Red Devils have been linked with a whole host of names, but PSG’s Mauro Icardi is beginning to appear…

An unbeaten stand of 78 between Amy Jones and Ellyse Perry helped Phoenix make it two from two with an eight-wicket victory over the Rockets at Edgbaston; Emily Arlott’s 3-19 helped restrict the visitors to 116-9 from their 100 balls Last Updated: 15/08/22 7:16pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of The Women’s Hundred match between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets Highlights of The Women’s Hundred match between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets Emily Arlott and Amy Jones played starring roles as Birmingham Phoenix cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Trent Rockets at Edgbaston after…

Anthony Joshua fights Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office, to win back his place at the top of the heavyweight division.Victory in this rematch would see Joshua recover the WBO, WBA and IBF titles he lost to Usyk in September. But even then he would not consider himself the best heavyweight in the world, not without fighting Tyson Fury. “Unless he’s 100 per cent retired, you’ve got to beat Fury as well,” Joshua told Sky Sports News. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen believes Anthony Joshua cannot beat…

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SO YOU WANT YOUR SON TO BE AN NHL STAR –EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JEFF CHYCHRUN:A dozen years ago a Florida buddy of mine named Steve Horowitz began raving about a kid player named Jakob. “Keep you eye on him for futures,” Steve advised.Since the lad lived in Boca Raton and played his kid hockey in the Sunshine State, the lad’s name went in one ear — and stayed there.The name didn’t go out the other ear because Jakob’s last name happened to be spelled CHYCHRUN and his old man was Jeff, the NHL defenseman.I knew Jeff as an honest blue…

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Levi’s Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly ghosted the organization and his teammates after getting a huge contract extension in 2018.According to a report from Mike Silver, Garoppolo essentially vanished during that offseason. “Jimmy Garoppolo, the guy everyone wanted to give flowers to for his professionalism, would routinely ghost teammates and coaches in the off-season.…

NBA Analysis Network When the thought of who the best player is at a specific position in the history of the NBA, not only do you focus on the numbers, but also the impact a player has not only on the court, but also off the court to represent an organization. The off the court aspect signifies the intangibles a player brings to his teammates and the franchise. At the point guard position, who are also known as the floor generals, so many names pop up. From Magic Johnson, Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Walt Frazier, Isiah Thomas to John Stockton…