Author: Tim Runn

MLB

On a Sunday morning in which injured Dodgers pitchers Tony Gonsolin, Brusdar Graterol, and Yency Almonte will all throw bullpen sessions at Petco Park, here are some Dodgers and MLB stories for your perusal. Bill Plunkett at the Orange County Register has more on Blake Treinen’s latest injured list stint, which could jeopardize the right-hander’s chances of pitching in the postseason. From Plunkett: “Treinen will ‘absolutely’ have to show over the final two weeks of the regular season that his shoulder issues have been resolved if he is going to be a part of the Dodgers’ postseason bullpen, [Dave] Roberts…

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Rangers’ Champions League group stage game at home to Napoli has been pushed back 24 hours to Wednesday following discussions between Police Scotland, the Glasgow club and UEFA.European football’s governing body have announced that the tie at Ibrox Stadium, originally to be played on Tuesday, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 14 at 8pm.A UEFA statement explained: “This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”The UEFA Youth League game between both teams originally set for Tuesday has also been moved…

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Flags at half-mast at Manchester soccer and cricket arenas in memory of Elizabeth IIEngland resume Day 4 with a lead of 36 runs after reaching 154 for seven as wickets tumbled on Day 3 with seamer Ollie Robinson taking five for 49 to skittle South Africa out for 118 at The Oval.England started fast after Day 1 was washed out due to rain, while there was no play on Day 2 in respect for Queen Elizabeth II. But the ECB opted to carry on, unlike other sports, on Saturday with a thrilling series finally set to reach its conclusion after…

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By Dan Ambrose: Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar De La Hoya gave a sad update on the Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight picture for December, saying that he’s still waiting to be contacted by the promoters for Tank. Like last month, De La Hoya says he’s still “waiting for that call” from Tank Davis’ management, and he’s still hopeful the fight can happen. Looking at it in a realistic way, it’s pretty obvious at this point that if De La Hoya and his Golden Boy company haven’t received a call from Gervonta’s management by now, the fight isn’t…

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US Open 2022 champion Iga Swiatek was left stunned after receiving a special gift from the organizers following her win over Ons Jabeur in the finals on Saturday. The Polish international defeated the world number five by a set score of 6-2, 7-6 (5) at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to lift her maiden title in New York and third Grand Slam overall. Swiatek left amazed after receiving gift from US Open World number one Iga Swiatek, who has a habit of looking inside the trophy she wins, received a tiramisu on Saturday from the organizers to celebrate her US Open 2022 win.…

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NHL

0 of 11Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (Chris Kohley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).Following a hectic July in the NHL trade market, the pace slowed considerably in August with just two trades taking place.The first occurred on Aug. 18, as the Calgary Flames shipped center Sean Monahan and a conditional 2025 first-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations. The next came on Aug. 29 when the San Jose Sharks traded goaltender Adin Hill to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2024 fourth-rounder.Despite the limited trade action, the rumor mill remained busy. Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane and Arizona…

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NFL

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, listed as questionable, is not likely to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears, a source tells NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.Kittle is dealing with a groin injury and didn’t practice this week. In a long season, pushing it early doesn’t make sense.The Iowa product, selected to three Pro Bowls, had 71 receptions and six touchdown catches last season.Trey Lance gets his third career start for the 49ers as they travel to Soldier Field to face the Bears. In two starts last season, Lance went 1-1.Other injuries we are keeping an eye on ahead…

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NBA

2022 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Tim Hardaway was enshrined Saturday as part of a 13-member class. Tim Hardaway took the stage and told a story of his early days in the NBA, when Golden State teammates Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin would often ask him the same question. “They would ask me, ‘Tim, how great do you want to be?’” Hardaway said. They have their answer. So does everyone else. He’s a basketball immortal. Hardaway, Manu Ginobili, Swin Cash, Bob Huggins, Del Harris, Lindsay Whalen, Marianne Stanley, Theresa Shank Grentz and George Karl all delivered their enshrinement addresses as…

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By Jerry Jordan, Editor Coming off a strong day at the NASCAR Playoff Opener at Darlington Raceway with a fifth-place finish, Christopher Bell is looking forward to the action at Kansas Speedway as he enters the second race of the playoffs sitting comfortably in fourth – well above next week’s cutoff spot. Christopher Bell On Darlington Finish “Just an important race for us,” Bell said. “We performed well at Darlington and got ourselves in a nice points position. Hopefully, we can execute this weekend and capitalize on some more points and be able to breathe easy going into Bristol.” In…

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