Ben Cabango: Pressure lifted after ‘mad month’ for Swansea City

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was unable to play against the Atlanta Braves due to a shower slip that aggravated his surgically repaired right ankle. Despite initial discomfort, Freeman had shown promising performance at the start of the season, hitting 3-for-12 with two home runs and four RBIs. The Dodgers, with a perfect 5-0 record, faced the Braves in their series opener, where Freeman had spent the first 12 years of his career,...

Unfortunately, the columnist experienced their first loss of the season, acknowledging that defeat is inevitable in sports. The upcoming game between the Tigers and Mariners in Seattle highlights the Mariners' reliance on strong pitching and struggles at the plate, facing off against promising young pitcher Jackson Jobe in his MLB debut. The Mariners' Emerson Hancock also showcases potential improvements in his game, facing a weak offensive Tigers team, making the under 7.5 a favorable pick...

ESPN Fantasy provides fantasy baseball managers with valuable insights on how recent MLB news impacts player values, including Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension for violating the PED policy, leading to potential lineup changes for the Atlanta Braves. Max Scherzer's thumb inflammation issue adds to concerns about his physical condition, prompting the Toronto Blue Jays to place him on the 15-day IL for further evaluation. Additionally, Baltimore Orioles' outfielder Colton Cowser's thumb fracture lands him on the...

The 2025 McDonald's All American girls' game features the top players in the senior class, with all 24 participants ranking in the top 32 of the current ESPNW 100. Stanford and Tennessee lead in college representation, with 18 programs in total represented on the floor. Key players include Nyla Brooks, Kaelyn Carroll, Jaida Civil, Aaliyah Crump, and Jaliya Davis, bringing diverse skills and strengths to their respective teams. Full Article

Man City striker Erling Haaland will need to see a specialist for an ankle injury suffered in the FA Cup win over Bournemouth, with a return anticipated before the end of the season and for the upcoming Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola will provide updates on Haaland's injury ahead of City's game against Leicester, where the forward was injured scoring City's equalizer in the victory over Bournemouth. The FIFA Club World Cup will take place...

Aaron Leanhardt, a former physics professor turned hitting coordinator for the New York Yankees, developed the concept of the bowling pin bat to increase contact and counter high strikeout rates in baseball. By redistributing weight towards the barrel, the innovative bat design optimizes bat speed and impact, leading to a record-breaking performance by the Yankees with 15 home runs in three games. Giancarlo Stanton, a key proponent of the bowling pin bat, showcased its effectiveness...