Author: Tim Runn

Blake Parker is back home in Fayetteville, but he may not be for long.Parker is a free agent after opting out and being granted his release by the St. Louis Cardinals while pitching at Triple-A Memphis. Although Parker would certainly welcome another chance in baseball , he’s also content to remain in Fayetteville with his wife, Jordan, and their children, which includes three sons and a daughter.”I still think I compete in the major leagues,” said Parker, who’s pitched for seven different teams since breaking in with the Chicago Cubs in 2012. “I’m still working out so I’ll be ready…

Golf Monthly Newsletter Golf tips and expert instruction, golf club reviews and the latest golf equipment. Thank you for signing up to Golf Monthly. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions (opens in new tab) and Privacy Policy (opens in new tab) and are aged 16 or over. In a recent Forbes report, it has been revealed that the influence and impact of LIV Golf have lined the pockets of some of the elite golfers even more, with…

Manchester United’s summer-long pursuit of Frenkie de Jong is still going on, though the club are set to meet the midfielder for talks in a last bid to persuade him to join once Barcelona’s US tour is over.The Red Devils are also on the lookout for a striker and a right-back and have been offered someone in the latter department in Benjamin Pavard, who is also being targeted by Chelsea. However, as things stand, United are reportedly not keen on a deal.Newcastle, meanwhile, are in negotiations with Chelsea to sign Timo Werner on loan. His former club RB Leipzig are…

The 26-year-old left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who is part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), said that the legendary India captain MS Dhoni had told him to believe in his abilities after he failed to perform well in his first few IPL 2022 games. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought the left-arm pacer, who finished as Maharashtra’s highest wicket-taker in the 2021/22 edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy, at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction for his base price of INR 20 lakh. ICC Teams  Rankings | ICC Players Rankings Mukesh Choudhary (Image Credits:…

Jake Paul has cancelled his next fight against Hasim Rahman Jr due to a dispute about the weight limit for the bout.The social media star had been set to resume his professional boxing career on August 6, but his promotional team have stated that Rahman Jr was unable to reach the ‘maximum weight’ of 200lbs. Rahman Jr, son of former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, has stepped in as a replacement after Tommy Fury withdrew from a fight against Paul.Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) released a statement, saying that Rahman had signed an agreement on July 6 to fight at…

Heatherbrae in Middleton-in-Teesdale currently operates as a high-end holiday let but it could be converted to a private homeSet in the North Pennines AONB, Heatherbrae is a former hotel and current high-end holiday let.The country house occupies an elevated position within landscaped gardens and grounds of around 2.3 acres just outside the village of Middleton-in-Teesdale close to Barnard Castle. As well as views of the unspoiled countryside, there is also a tennis court, several outbuildings and a flexible adjoining annexe.Access to the property is via a gated entrance which will take you past the tennis court and treehouse with a…

After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2022-23 regular season, which starts Oct. 7 Today, the Ottawa Senators: 2021-22 season: 33-42-7; seventh in Atlantic Division; did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs Key arrivalsAlex DeBrincat, F: The 24-year-old was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks on July 7 for Ottawa’s first- and second-round picks in the 2022 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He had 78 points in 82 games last season, including a team-high 41 goals and instantly boosts the Senators top-six forward…

When pass rusher Rashan Gary entered the league as the Green Bay Packers’ No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, he did so as an athletically gifted but raw prospect.After starting zero games in his rookie season and four in his second, Gary emerged as Green Bay’s biggest threat to the quarterback in 2021 with 9.5 sacks. He molded himself into an emerging star through a relentless quest for knowledge and betterment, leaning on players like Preston Smith and now-former teammate Za’Darius Smith. And he’s still molding — only now it’s the minds of younger teammates who look…

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Mishawka native and Orlando Magic point guard Devin Cannady paid a special visit to his hometown today to unveil the new Cannady Court. A ribbon cutting event was held today to introduce the court to the community, as well as give locals a chance to meet and talk to the NBA player!“It’s really just having a dream and a goal, accomplishing it, and pouring that same energy back into the community,” says Cannady.Cannady Court is the result of a dream becoming reality, and giving back to the community. For Devin Cannady, this basketball court in his honor…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger continued his dominance of NASCAR road course racing and set himself up for a sweep… INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger continued his dominance of NASCAR road course racing and set himself up for a sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a victory Saturday in the Xfinity Series. Allmendinger has won six of the last 11 road course races — nine in his NASCAR career — and his latest victory is his third of the Xfinity season. All three wins are on road courses this year as Allmendinger already won at Circuit of the Americas in…