Page 1115 — Sports Al Dente

Pitchers have been pushed to their limits by velocity training, and baseball is contending with the risks of injuries as a result

Justin Verlander was once a skinny teenager known as a “brontosaurus” by his parents. Before he became a three-time Cy Young Award…

By JAMES BROWN Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

FEATURED CLASSIC

A US appeals court has ruled that certain NCAA athletes could be considered employees under federal wage and hour laws

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jul 12, 2024 4 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Angel Reese extends double-double streak in front of Barclays Center record crowd

By JAMES BROWN Jul 12, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Monte Kiffin, a veteran NFL assistant coach known for his defensive expertise, passes away at the age of 84

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Kyle Lowry, an experienced guard, announces that he will continue playing for his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers

By JAMES BROWN Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

FOOTBALL (PREMIER LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Jim Curtin insists that if Jürgen Klopp is available, no other candidates need to be interviewed by US Soccer

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

FOOTBALL (PREMIER LEAGUE) CLASSIC

James Rodríguez is experiencing a remarkable resurgence while playing for Colombia at Copa América

By JAMES BROWN Jul 12, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Semien takes over for Altuve as the starting second baseman for the AL All-Star team, while Santander and Castro join the roster

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Greene contributes 3 RBIs, Flaherty enhances trade potential, and the Detroit Tigers triumph over the Cleveland Guardians with a decisive 10-1 victory

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jul 12, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Rookie All-Star Paul Skenes throws seven hitless innings in Milwaukee Brewers, but Holderman surrenders a hit in the 8th inning

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jul 12, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Stephenson hits two home runs to lead Greene and the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-1 win against the Colorado Rockies

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jul 12, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Nimmo’s bases-clearing double ignites a 5-run fifth inning as the New York Mets defeat the struggling Washington Nationals 7-0

By ROBERT JACKSON Jul 12, 2024 2 min read