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Stuff+, a metric that captures the physical qualities of a pitch, was born in 2020. Since the date, no pitcher has thrown 250 innings and has a higher Stuff+ than Jhoan Duran. While there are single pitches that can outpace some of his offerings, Duran has evolved into a wide mix reliever with multiple dominant offerings. A 97 mph split-finger he can command enough to throw nearly half the time? Check. A triple-digit heater? Of course. An 88 mph power curve? Why not. An 89 mph sweeper, tied for the hardest in the game? Yep. Hey why not throw in…
Major titles were decided the weekend that the futbol world cup narrowed its field to four semifinalists. The LPGA and PGA Tour Champions saw a playoff and a runaway in premier events. The PGA and DP World Tours shared an event in Scotland, in advance of The Open championship. The PGA Tour also offered a stateside event, while Korn Ferry and PGA Tour Americas also disputed tournaments. As far as the victors, let’s say it was a weekend for acronyms. We had an RYU Kidding and a TKo and a ZJo, because, why not? What’s language for, if not for amusement? Thanks to Golf…
Middleweight Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster, as per MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz, who posted the following update on X: “Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster, I’m told. Pereira signed a 1-fight deal to face Shara Bullet at UFC Baku in June (after completing his previous deal) and lost via decision.” Check out the post below: Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster, I’m told.Pereira signed a 1-fight deal to face Shara Bullet at UFC Baku in June (after completing his previous deal) and lost via decision.Story coming to @MMAFighting.— Guilherme Cruz…
France’s big name players failed to show up against Spain as they were beaten in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas.The two-time world champions were beaten 2-0 and Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and co were all found wanting as Spain ran out comfortable winners.Mikel Oyarzabal punished Les Bleus midway through the first half from the penalty spot after Lucas Digne had clumsily kicked out at Lamine Yamal in the area.Patrick Vieira hits out at France’s semi-final display Spain’s organisation has been impressive this tournament (Image credit: Getty Images)Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s lead in just before the hour mark…
When FURIA went international, the outcry from parts of the Brazilian fanbase was to be expected. In an increasingly global scene, fans want a connection to the teams they support. But they also want success; when Danil “molodoy” Golubenko turned out to be a star, and Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis’s macro understanding was integrated, criticism ebbed away. Trophies are a cure to betrayal. Read more Stat Check: FURIA know that the only cure for betrayal is success Which brings us to Aurora. Turkey waited a long time for a team this good, and breaking up a structure that made nine Big…
Add as preferred source on Google Alex Eala reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, making history for the Philippines.The 21-year-old produced a stunning upset in the third round, taking down the defending Wimbledon champion, Iga Swiatek, in straight sets. How many Grand Slams will Alex Eala win in her career? 🏆 She’s just knocked out the defending Wimbledon champion! After losing to Jasmine Paolini in the last 16, Eala returned home to the Philippines, where she received a hero’s welcome.Former US Open champion Andy Roddick has now delivered his verdict on Eala, hitting back at those who criticise the media’s…
Israel Adesanya’s iconic knockout win at UFC 287 almost didn’t come to fruition after suffering a major camp injury days before the fight. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was 0-3 all-time against Alex Pereira entering their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 287. Adesanya got the chance to run it back with Pereira in Mixed Martial Arts after Pereira rallied to dethrone him at UFC 281 just months earlier. Adesanya went on to pull off one of the most iconic knockouts in UFC history at UFC 287, sleeping Pereira with a blistering combination as he was on the cusp of…
The 2026 World Cup’s ‘Bronze Final’ – otherwise known as the third-place play-off – will see Golden Boot nominee Kylian Mbappe vie to remain top of the goalscoring standings at this tournament.France were eliminated at the semi-final stage on Tuesday by an organised and ruthless Spain outfit who nullified the French threat with efficiency.Mbappe has scored 20 goals at the World Cup, including eight at the 2026 edition, putting him in pole position to be crowned top scorer – but if he nets in the third-place play-off, will they count towards his tournament total?Do goals scored in the third place…
One of golf’s biggest stars is coming to Detroit.Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has committed to play in the 2026 Rocket Classic, taking place from July 30-Aug. 2 at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit.AdvertisementKoepka primarily played on the LIV Golf tour from 2022-25, but left in December to resume his career on the PGA Tour.Koepka, who won the 2023 PGA Championship for his last major victory, has never appeared in the Rocket Classic, which is folding after 2026.More: With family by his side, Brooks Koepka has found ‘happiness’ on PGA TourRocket Classic has already gotten commitments from some of the…
If you caught the video of Wyndham Clark on the range at The Open Championship, you probably did a double-take. That was, in fact, a coat hanger in his hands. And as odd as it looked, there was a purpose behind it.In a press conference, Clark shared that Mondays are typically reserved for his technical work, and this week was no exception. Despite a T13 finish at the Genesis Scottish Open, Clark wasn’t satisfied with his ball striking during the final round. So, he arrived at Royal Birkdale — coat hanger in hand — and headed to the range to…