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September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

McCullum backs Buttler as white-ball captain but wants him to enjoy playing

Phil Salt replaces injured captain for Australia T20I series
McCullum: ‘I want Jos to enjoy the next few years’

Brendon McCullum has backed Jos Buttler to captain England back to white-ball prominence, insisting he is confident the 33-year-old is the right man to lead the limited-overs teams. But he also suggested Buttler has been hampered by the fact he is “not naturally as expressive as some may be” and “has been a bit miserable at times”.

McCullum said his own primary task as coach will be “to create an environment where guys feel positive, where they feel like they can allow their talent to come out”.

September 5, 2024

Roger Goodell: NFL plans “well beyond” eight international games a year in the future

Last year NFL owners approved playing up to eight international games a year, but the league isn't stopping there.

September 5, 2024

Celebrini reveals he’ll live with Sharks legend Thornton this season

Sharks No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini revealed he will live with San Jose franchise legend Joe Thornton during the 2024-25 NHL season.

September 5, 2024

Giants keep invaluable building block in Chapman with extension

The Giants struck early by signing Matt Chapman to a lucrative six-year contract extension, giving San Francisco a critical building block moving forward.

September 5, 2024

Chapman, Giants agree on six-year, $151M contract extension

Third baseman Matt Chapman and the Giants agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension through the 2030 season, the team announced Wednesday night.

September 5, 2024

Jack Draper ‘proud’ of performance in US Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur – video

Jack Draper is the first British male to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since Andy Murray in 2012 - the year the Scot won the title - after he beat Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets. 'I thought it was just a solid match all around,' said the 25th seed. "Proud of my performance.' A deflated De Minaur also said he was proud of his efforts at this year's tournament, though suggested the match was a step back in his recovery from injury.

September 5, 2024

Tylor Megill ready to move to Mets bullpen if needed: ‘I want to help this team win’

With Paul Blackburn set to return from the IL next week, the Mets have to make a decision on Tylor Megill and that may mean moving the big right-hander to the bullpen.

September 5, 2024

Saves and Steals: Raisel Iglesias records fifth 30-save season

Jorge Montanez breaks down the week of saves across baseball in his weekly closer rankings and highlights some steals options on the waiver wire.

September 5, 2024

What we learned as Giants’ woes continue in 6-4 loss to D-backs

The Giants' bats struggled again as San Francisco dropped its fourth consecutive game in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park.

September 5, 2024

Carlos Mendoza’s aggressive bullpen usage a good test for a potential Mets postseason

Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza went to his bullpen early, mixed and matched like it was a Game 7, and came away with a win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

September 5, 2024

Bobby Miller is still not October ready as Dodgers are routed by Angels

Bobby Miller gives up five runs before getting anyone out as the Dodgers are routed by the Angels in Anaheim.

September 5, 2024

Breaking down five of the biggest September visits

Four-star Braylon Mullins is scheduled to visit Indiana on Sept. 20.

September 5, 2024

Marcus Stroman struggles, Yankees bats go quiet in 10-6 loss to Rangers

Marcus Stroman could not get out of the fourth inning and the Yankees bats produced just five hits before a late rally in a 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

September 5, 2024September 7, 2024

When top prospects Celebrini, Smith will make Sharks debuts

Top Sharks prospects Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are expected to make their San Jose debuts during the 2024 NHL Rookie Faceoff.

September 5, 2024

Quitting ‘not part of my DNA’, says wounded Alex de Minaur after US Open exit

Australian’s movement clearly compromised against Jack Draper
But injured player says he never considered throwing in towel

A crestfallen Alex de Minaur concedes he is in doubt for all-important Davis Cup duty after crashing out of the US Open in New York. As much as he tried, De Minaur was unable to disguise his despair after injury once again cruelly curtailed his grand slam dreams in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 quarter-final loss to inspired Englishman Jack Draper.

His movement clearly compromised, Australia’s big last hope floundered in a sea of forehand errors as a maiden major semi-final beckoned on Arthur Ashe Stadium. A flare up to the hip injury that had sidelined the world No 10 since Wimbledon ultimately robbed De Minaur of any realistic chance of victory.