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#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Rick Burleson kkundahl Sat, 2026-10-10 09:53 One of the young core of the mid-1970s Red Sox, Rick Burleson became one of the most respected shortstops of his era. Craig Muder For eight seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s, Rick Burleson was considered one of the best – and toughest – shortstops in the game. Multiple shoulder injuries derailed his career, but Burleson remains for many Red Sox fans the definition of what a middle infielder should be...
Size isn't everything in the NHL, but it sure doesn't hurt if accompanied by the requisite skill, speed and smarts, as the Penguins found out the (very) hard way in being physically flattened by the Capitals, 5-3, Wednesday night in D.C.
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China has always been a happy hunting ground for Coco Gauff. In the last three seasons, the American has won 22 of her 25 matches in Beijing and Wuhan combined, while winning the China Open in 2024 and securing the title at the Wuhan Open in 2025. Compared to her past exploits, the 2026 Asian […] The post “I’m Disappointed”- Coco Gauff’s Wuhan Title Defence Takes a Back Seat as Body Demands Rest appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy and current F1 pundit Bernie Collins has put the decision to allow Lewis Hamilton to retake his second-place grid slot at Sepang under the microscope following the software chaos that disrupted the formation lap. The FIA's decision to restore the original gr...
BasketNews continues to closely monitor the status of all EuroLeague clubs and regularly provides updates on player injuries throughout the 2026-27 season. This report is crucial for EuroLeague Fantasy players and fans alike, providing the latest information on player availability and team dynamics. Fantasy League Players: Use this injury report to optimize your EuroLeague Fantasy team selections and stay ahead in your leagues. [injury_report 25 1][/injury_report] This comprehensive EuroLeague...
Dalton Knecht 's future with the Los Angeles Lakers could be decided by two important deadlines over the next few weeks. The first comes on October 19, when NBA teams must set their opening-night rosters by 5 p.m. ET. Los Angeles currently has 16 players on standard guaranteed contracts but can carry a maximum of 15, meaning at least one player must be traded or waived. Knecht appears to be the player under the most pressure. Multiple rival executives reportedly expect the former first-round p...
The Cincinnati Bengals are having a difficult time on the field after suffering back-to-back losses. Getting back on track has become an urgent priority for the team and their quarterback Joe Burrow. However, while the team continues to struggle on the field, Burrow provided a lighthearted moment during his latest interaction with the media. During […] The post Bengals’ Joe Burrow has hilarious reaction to ‘galled’ reporter question appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pep Guardiola is set to make an emotional return to the Etihad Stadium next week, with the former Manchester City manager planning to attend the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. It will be Guardiola’s first visit to City’s home since bringing his remarkable 10-year spell as manager to an end last season. Given everything […] The post Guardiola set for emotional Etihad return as former Man City boss shows support after verdict appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Garrett Mitchell made the biggest defensive play of the Milwaukee Brewers’ postseason run when he robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in Game 4 of the NLDS. The catch helped preserve a 3-1 lead and left the San Diego Padres with one last chance before their season ended. With Fernando Tatis Jr. […] The post Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell breaks Manny Machado, Padres’ hearts with crucial HR robbery appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kyrie Irving’s long wait is almost over. The Mavericks guard is expected to play in one of the team’s two preseason games against the Rockets in China this weekend, coach Dusty May said, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line. May has yet to decide which game Irving will play. It would be Irving’s first […] The post Kyrie Irving set to play this weekend for first time since March 2025 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mustangs Take Pac-12 Road Point in 1-1 Wednesday Draw at San Diego State
The New York Yankees are out of the playoffs after their loss on Wednesday night. New York had its eyes set on contending for a World Series. This especially rang true after the Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round. Unfortunately, their World Series hopes crashed and burned against the Tampa […] The post Yankees’ Max Fried tells exactly what he feels about brutal ALDS loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025. They lost four of their consistent starters last season in LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton, so it will be interesting to […] The post 1 Lakers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers did what they do best in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres in the NLDS, winning close games on the margins with elite pitching and some timely hitting. On Wednesday night, they put the finishing touches on their trip back to the NLCS, taking down the Padres 3-1 in Game 4 […] The post Why Brewers’ series vs. Padres first of its kind since 1915 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For years, Asafa Powell made a living from the stopwatch. Now, four years after stepping away from competitive sprinting, the Jamaican legend is returning to the track in a role that could feel strangely familiar – only this time, he will be standing on the other side of the finish line. The former 100m world […] The post Former 100m World Record Holder Returns to Track and Field in a New Role appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a thrilling 128-126 preseason victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and rookie guard Brayden Burries stood right at the center of the drama. Selected 10th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft out of the University of Arizona, Burries showed exactly why the franchise holds such high hopes for […] The post Bucks’ Brayden Burries earns honest take from Taylor Jenkins after beating Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Goodness gracious, what a week to be a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Entering Week 5 with a pair of losses souring a solid start, the Birds lost Lane Johnson to retirement, Cam Jurgens to a concussion, then a trade to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, throwing in […] The post Eagles vs. Jaguars bold predictions for NFL London Game in Week 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres were about to face a Game 4 without a key bullpen arm, not due to injury, but by choice. They are now facing that uncomfortable reality, with Mason Miller reportedly back in the pivotal NLDS Game 4 after his paternity leave, after Walker Buehler already missed the first two games for […] The post “Get Back to the Yard”: MLB Analyst Gets Honest as MLB’s Paternity Leave Turns Postseason Scene Ugly appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Chicago Bulls handled the Phoenix Suns well enough on Wednesday night as they squeezed by a 124-117 win behind a balanced team performance.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden thought her 2026 season had reached its final chapter when she walked off the track in Budapest. She had just won both the 100m and 200m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, ending her campaign with a stunning 21.47-second personal best in the 200m. She called the performance “insane” afterward and said she […] The post Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Finishes Historic Season With Once-in-a-Lifetime Honor appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Damian Lillard is back on the court, and the Portland Trail Blazers star has already confirmed that he plans to chase NBA history at the 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. "Yeah, I'm gonna do it again," Lillard said when asked about returning to the 3-point contest . "That would be a record. I gotta do it at this point. Why not? If I say I'm gonna do something, I stand by it." Lillard has won the event three times – in 2023, 2024, and 2026 – tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the...
The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business in Game 4 of the NLDS to finish off the San Diego Padres in their best-of-five series at Petco Park on Wednesday. The Brewers beat the Padres, 3-1, setting up a rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Trevor Megill closed out the Padres with a […] The post Brewers show Padres the door to set up colossal NLCS rematch vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Looking at the final score from Notre Dame’s October 5, 2002 matchup against Stanford, you might assume the Irish had a relatively easy afternoon. Notre Dame won 31-7, improved to 5-0 in Tyrone Willingham’s first season as head coach, and continued what was quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the college football season. […]
Arsenal are reportedly close to a new contract for star midfielder Declan Rice, as we recently reported here via the Daily Briefing Substack. The England international has been a star performer for the Gunners since joining from West Ham United back in the summer of 2023, and his current deal expires in summer 2028. Still, […] The post Report confirms Arsenal are close to another important deal after Arteta signs new contract appeared first on CaughtOffside .