Author: Tim Runn

NBA

The new NBA 2K is almost out, so that means players are back to taking issue with their ratings. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is no exception. After seeing that he was given an 87 overall rating for NBA 2K23, Brown took to Twitter to voice his displeasure: @NBA2K stop playing with me — Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) September 7, 2022 For NBA 2K22, Brown was notably an 86 overall rating, so there wasn’t much leeway given to him despite making the NBA Finals last season. Plus, there were some questionable choices in terms of who came in ahead of him…

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Earlier this year, Speedway Motorsports announced that North Wilkesboro would host two months of racing in 2022 featuring multiple lower racing series, first in August on pavement and then again in October on a dirt surface. The track’s surface repaving – part of Speedway Motorsports’ planned multi-million-dollar renovation project – was originally scheduled to take place sometime in 2023. On Wednesday, the company tasked with running the racing events at the track – XR Events – confirmed the cancellation of the planned October dirt races. Sources said NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have determined the current surface on the 0.625-mile track…

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MLB

by Chris Clegg | Rangers Correspondent | Wed, Sep 7th 6:15pm EDT Josh Jung, the Rangers’ top prospect, is expected to be called up for his MLB debut on Friday. (Levi Weaver on Twitter) Fantasy Impact:Jung would have likely debuted early in 2022 if it were not for a torn labrum that sidelined him for most of the season. Jung returned and dominated the complex level and has had strong success in 22 Triple-A games. Jung is a strong add in all fantasy formats for the batting average and power skills he brings to the table. Category: Rumors | More…

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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With just a few months to go before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, fans around the world are preparing for the globe’s biggest sporting event. And with the event starting in late November this year, it gives brands and companies in the U.S. a unique opportunity to engage with the tournament in new ways. SOCCER.COM has launched a promotional marketing and custom gift program for brands, companies, organizations and event planners. The program includes a broad selection of soccer-related gifts, from team jerseys from all participating countries to official tournament soccer balls, specially packaged and…

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Pakistani cricketer Asif Ali almost emulated legend Javed Miandad and came very close to hitting Afghanistani bowler Fareed Ahmed during their tense clash in the Asia Cup 2022 which went right down to the wire and saw the Men in Green qualifying for the finals against Sri Lanka after winning by just 1 wicket. Babar Azam had won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved to be fruitful as Afghanistan could only make 129/6. Afghan team made two changes as Azmatullah Omarzai and Fareed Ahmed came into the XI, while Pakistan came in unchanged. Rashid Khan.…

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Reports have been floating around that say “retired” all-time great Manny Pacquiao could be the latest boxing superstar to fight in the Middle East, in Saudi Arabia. Pacquiao – who will face YouTuber and MMA fighter DK Yoo in Seoul later on this year, in a six-round exhibition bout – is said to be eyeing the possibility of then boxing an exhibition with Jaber Zayani, his former sparring partner, in Saudi Arabia in January of next year. “We will just start discussions,” Pacquiao said to AFP on the subject of the second exhibition bout. As fight fans are well aware,…

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Australian tennis icon Wally Masur is expecting big things from both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner ahead of their blockbuster clash at Flushing Meadows.Of course, there’s only one of the young guns that can prevail in today’s clash, but Masur believes both have grand slam titles in their futures.”Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have arrived, no question about that,” Masur told Stan Sports’ Grand Slam Daily.”They are brilliant players and they are going to go go on and win majors.”Masur is particularly big on Alcaraz, who he says is “in the mould of (Rafa) Nadal”.”Alcaraz is a clay-courter, but he…

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NHL

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsThe fantasy season is upon us. Another year of tears of joy and heartbreak. To help you along, here’s your fantasy outlook for the Colorado Avalanche.2022-23 Fantasy Outlook: Colorado AvalancheLast season: 56-19-7, 1st Central, 2nd overall. GF: 4th, GA: 9th, PP: 7th, PK: 15th.BetMGM had pegged the Avs as the favorites to win the Cup from the very beginning and they were right. Despite a poor playoff showing the season before and a shaky start, the Avs never strayed far from their destiny, winning the first Stanley Cup since 2001. They were dominant in so many…

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NFL

Joe Flacco will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday.Flacco, New York’s backup, will play instead of starter Zach Wilson, who is still recovering from a knee injury suffered during the preseason.Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that Flacco will start against Baltimore, but also that Wilson won’t be available for New York’s first three games. The earliest the second-year QB can return is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Saleh said Wilson will not go on injured reserve because he…

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