Author: Tim Runn

When the Mariners sealed a swap for Reds ace Luis Castillo over the weekend, it was exactly the type of go-for-it gusto we wanted to see from a Seattle squad that surged midseason and is trying to end a postseason drought that is almost old enough to drink. With Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline fast approaching, here are nine other clubs that should be all-in on improving for the stretch run. Note that this is not the full list of teams that ought to be “buyers” (with the expanded postseason format, the number of buyers exceeds the number of…

DULUTH — Matt Mellin’s first Arrowhead Invitational championship was an all-smiles affair, a 7-and-6 rout. Sunday, Mellin got number two, but he had to put in a full day’s work and then some.The 2018 champion went the distance with Joel Johnson of Hugo, Minnesota, but earned his second career championship with a 1-up victory on Sunday at Ridgeview Country Club.”I made a lot of putts. Anything that had to go, went, and it doesn’t always work that way,” Mellin said.Mellin birdied the par-3 eighth hole to take a 1-up lead but Johnson erased it by drilling an excellent wedge to…

The 2022 season is Corey Johnson’s first as Forest Park head football coach but he’s no stranger to the program.Johnson graduated from Forest Park in 1992 and went on to play for the University of Georgia and in the Arena Football League.In 1990 and 1991, Johnson, a defensive back, helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back 7-3 seasons. In 1991, he was named the Clayton County Player of the Year.Now, Johnson has returned to his alma mater determined to turn around a program that has not had a winning season since 2000, when the team went 7-3 under head coach Bob…

One hundred and forty five years have gone by since Test cricket began in Melbourne in 1877. During this period many illustrious players have graced the scene and etched their names in the annals of international cricket through memorable performances. In the normal course, performances of good and even exceptional players are remembered only in the years when they are actively engaged with the game. But the contributions of certain cricketers have been so immense that their name and fame transcend generations and they get remembered for all times. One such all time great who strode the cricket field like…

The latest eSports Boxing Club Dev Roundtable covered several aspects of gameplay which we were happy to hear. Unfortunately, a release date hasn’t been set yet but we do have news surrounding how judging and referee interactions will affect the game. Let’s check out what the development team had to say. Judging in eSports Boxing ClubSeveral different aspects were covered during the ESBC Dev Roundtable but one of the aspects that caught our attention was judging.In previous boxing games, the judging mechanic was alluded to but never really talked about much. It would seem that eSports Boxing Club is planning…

World number one Novak Djokovic is a world star and he is very famous. His fans are some of the most die-hard fans in tennis and jump at the first opportunity to see him play. Thus, there was a unique experience for the fans, the one that the Serbian lived the last time he played in Acapulco, Mexico.In an interview with Mexican commentator Luis Garcia, a former soccer player for the Mexican national team, Serbian tennis player Djokovic was left speechless for Mexico as he received a lot of love and support. While a practice session was taking place during…

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsThe NHL off-season has hit the summer doldrums, but by no means is the excitement of player movement done yet. A few big-name free agents, including Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg, who were expected to land lucrative contracts, remain unsigned. Arbitration hearings are also coming up, which include hearings for breakout players Andrew Mangiapane and Jesper Bratt. BetMGM has updated their odds following the free agent frenzy, though the defending champion Avalanche remains at the top of the list. The teams at the top remain largely unchanged, though note the Blackhawks have hit rock bottom odds-wise, joining…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: A Cleveland Browns helmet rests on the field prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Browns 29-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)The Browns have reportedly been hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. According to a report from cleveland.com, rookie wide receiver Isaiah Weston is feared to have suffered a torn ACL.”Isaiah Weston, who was having an excellent camp, feared to have a torn ACL, source says. Not confirmed yet, but doesn’t look good. Camp WR will likely be added…

NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Bill Russell: “Bill Russell was the greatest champion in all of team sports.  The countless accolades that he earned for his storied career with the Boston Celtics – including a record 11 championships and five MVP awards – only begin to tell the story of Bill’s immense impact on our league and broader society. “Bill stood for something much bigger than sports:  the values of equality, respect and inclusion that he stamped into the DNA of our league.  At the height of his athletic career,…

Nearly 30 years after the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened Gasoline Alley to stock cars for the very first time, NASCAR has begun to take a different approach to racing across the fabled yard of bricks. For the second year in a row, the path to the winner’s circle at Indy has taken on more twists and turns, even as the prize of the Brickyard remains the same.The NASCAR Cup Series visits Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 this weekend, its second-ever race on the speedway’s 14-turn road course configuration that goes through Indy’s infield. Last year, a chaotic ending saw A.J.…