Author: Kelvin
After 13 seasons in the big leagues, Yasmani Grandal, the former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher, appears ready to call it a career. The 36-year-old recently signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox and joined their Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox (WooSox). But after just 23 games, Grandal quietly packed up and left the team this week — and insiders say it’s likely the end of the road. “At the moment, it looks like he’s probably going to walk away and potentially hang them up,” said WooSox manager Chad Tracy, via MassLive.…
Despite leading Tottenham Hotspur to their first major trophy since 2008, Ange Postecoglou still doesn’t know if he’ll remain the club’s manager next season — and fans, insiders, and pundits are stunned. According to Spurs insider Alasdair Gold, Postecoglou and his coaching staff are completely in the dark about their future. No confirmation has been given by chairman Daniel Levy, who has reportedly returned from holiday — while Postecoglou remains away until early next week. “Postecoglou and his staff still have no idea whether they’re continuing in their roles,” Gold revealed on the Gold & Guest Talk…
American basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling, could face death penalty An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, police said Thursday. The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad. Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, frm Dallas, Texas, was arrested May 7, after police raided his apartment in Tangerang regency, just outside the capital, Jakarta, and seized 132 pieces of cannabis candies, said Ronald Sipayung, the Soekarno-Hatta Airport police chief. The arrest followed a tip…
Holders Glasgow subdue Stormers to reach URC semi-finals Glasgow Warriors (19) 36 Tries: Rowe 2, Darge, Venter, Horne Pen: Horne Con: Horne 4 Stormers (13) 18 Tries: Senatla 2 Pen: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 Con: Feinberg-Mngomezulu Glasgow Warriors continued the defence of the United Rugby Championship title by putting the Stormers to the sword to book their place in the last four. Rory Darge, Kyle Rowe and Henco Venter crossed for first-half tries for the hosts, with a Seabelo Senatla try and eight points from the boot of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu keeping the Stormers within six points at the break. Senatla struck early in the second half for the South African side, but Glasgow…
Michael Cheika has never been one for conventional methods. Whether it’s smashing mirrors, handing out dog tags, or swinging golf clubs, the Leicester Tigers head coach has built a career on using bold symbolism to rally his players — and it’s working. As Leicester prepare to take on Sale Sharks in Saturday’s Premiership semi-final, Cheika is once again drawing on instinct and emotion to inspire a title push. > “People think too much,” Cheika told BBC Sport. “When you overthink, it stops you from doing.” From gifting golf drivers engraved with personal messages…
Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané. The 29-year-old German international is now said to favor a move to Arsenal over Spurs, despite earlier reports linking him with a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sané, who has just one year left on his contract with Bayern, has yet to agree on an extension. As a result, the Bundesliga giants are open to selling him this summer rather than losing him on a free transfer next year. Tottenham were initially optimistic about securing Sané. Reports claimed…
The Dallas Cowboys continue to reshape their offensive arsenal, with speculation rising around a potential trade that could bring Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku from the Cleveland Browns to Arlington. This comes shortly after the Cowboys traded a 2026 third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for wide receiver George Pickens, adding much-needed explosiveness alongside star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Pickens, who recorded 900 yards and three touchdowns in 2024 after a 1,000-yard season in 2023, is expected to help open up the passing game for quarterback Dak Prescott. Despite that move, tight end remains…
KV Mechelen back in for Stephen Welsh reg Taylor and Stephen Welsh, Celtic against Aberdeen. (Photo KV Mechelen back in for Welsh The 24 year-old has been linked with a move to Belgian outfit KV Mechelen in recent transfer windows, and it looks like this deal could accelerate early in the next few weeks if all parties are willing to agree on terms. As reported by Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, the Belgian Pro-League side want Stephen Welsh on loan in January until the end of the season. Stephen Welsh of Celtic before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC…
Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson says he’s fully cleared to return for football activities. The Pro Bowl edge rusher, speaking to reporters for the first time since last year’s season-ending leg injury, couldn’t hide his excitement about reentering the mix. Hutchinson said he didn’t have any setbacks during the lengthy rehab process, adding he always knew he would get back to normal form after suffering a gruesome fractured tibia and fibula injury in Week 6 at Dallas. “I’m rolling with the boys now and it feels like I’m back to being myself again,” Hutchinson said Thursday. “I’m really looking forward to the season.…
As the 2025 NBA offseason ramps up, all eyes are on Boston—and for good reason. The Celtics may have just fallen short of a championship run, but the front office isn’t standing still. With salary pressures mounting and strategic retooling in focus, Boston is expected to be active in trade discussions—and it seems the Houston Rockets are waiting by the phone. According to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, the Rockets are “anticipating conversations” with the Celtics this summer. That expectation isn’t coming from nowhere. With Boston facing a potential roster reshuffle, and Houston aiming to make the leap from playoff…