7+ min ago (521+ words) Wagin's star bowler Warren Holt and his WA triples team are national title winners after clinching the Australian Championship at the Devonport Country Club in Tasmania on Monday....

19+ min ago (515+ words) The New York Yankees have been linked to several marquee free agents in ongoing MLB rumors, but the club faces their own challenges in re-signing a number of notable key players. New York's offseason path will be heavily dictated by what 2-time All-Star Cody Bellinger decides to do in MLB free agency. There continues to be a growing buzz that the Yankees will be able to re-sign Bellinger, but New York also faces competition from opposing clubs. The Athletic's Andy McCullough offered a major prediction for every MLB team. New York re-signs Bellinger in the analyst's latest predictions. "Bellinger proved to be an excellent fit during his first season in The Bronx, and the Yankees appear interested in making a long-term commitment," McCullough detailed in a November 25, 2025, story titled, "One Black Friday 2025 free-agent deal for every MLB team." "At 30, Bellinger…...

25+ min ago (196+ words) The Bradley Braves play the UCSD Tritons at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida UCSD Tritons (5-0) vs. Bradley Braves (3-3) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tritons -1.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCSD and Bradley square off at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida. The Braves are 3-3 in non-conference play. Bradley ranks ninth in the MVC with 13.0 assists per game led by Montana Wheeler averaging 4.3. The Tritons are 5-0 in non-conference play. UCSD is 5-0 against opponents over .500. Bradley makes 44.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than UCSD has allowed to its opponents (42.0%). UCSD has shot at a 52.4% clip from the field this season, 6.2 percentage points higher than the 46.2% shooting opponents of Bradley have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaquan Johnson is shooting 46.5% and averaging 18.3 points for the Braves. Alex Huibregtse is averaging 10.7 points. Alex…...

25+ min ago (380+ words) New York, NY " Dr. Natalie Callis, founder of Quintessential Consulting LLC and creator of Unfiltered Leadership, has unveiled The F.O.R.C.E., a sports-focused framework that places emotional intelligence at the center of competitive performance. Designed for athletes and teams, The F.O.R.C.E. provides a clear blueprint for staying composed, making wise decisions, and leading under pressure. "Unfiltered Leadership is the discipline of becoming comfortable with discomfort," says Dr. Callis. "The F.O.R.C.E. brings that same discipline into sports, teaching athletes to regulate themselves when the moment is biggest." The F.O.R.C.E. is rooted in the same human intelligence principles that power Dr. Callis" executive work. Instead of treating emotions as a distraction, the model treats them as data to be understood and managed. Athletes learn how to stay grounded when intensity spikes, how to reset after mistakes, and how to respond rather than react in high-stakes moments. For…...

30+ min ago (437+ words) The Atlanta Braves are among the most interesting teams to follow this offseason. While they have an abundance of talent and their core is all locked up to long-term extensions, that begs the question of how active the Braves will be this winter, and who they will acquire. More MLB on Heavy: Yankees Predicted to Poach Braves" Shortstop As Anthony Volpe Replacement At this point in MLB, with how much some teams spend, especially in the National League, the Braves will have to compete with the big players in free agency and the trade market. Braves writer Nick Halden believes Atlanta can"t continue shopping for cheap relievers to fix what was a poor bullpen in 2025: "The Braves must understand they are stuck in the same National League as the Los Angeles Dodgers, who already have a 2026 payroll of over…...

55+ min ago (517+ words) The Chicago Cubs officially inked a contract with Phil Maton after a few days of reaching an agreement on a deal. The Cubs" bullpen is something that Chicago needs to address this offseason, and they are already doing so early on in free agency. "Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the two-year contract is worth a guaranteed $14.5 million, with a club option in 2028. Heyman also reports that there is a 250K incentive each year based upon how many appearances Phil Maton makes. More MLB on Heavy: Cubs Trade Idea That Lands Twins" All-Star Starter Includes Outfielder Owen Caissie Reports had indicated on Nov. 21 that the Chicago Cubs and Phil Maton had agreed on a contract, but the team had not announced it officially, and the financials had not been released. As the Cubs prepare for this offseason, the…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (254+ words) Ella Roberts" rapid rise has been endorsed by her rivals, with the West Coast superstar voted a top-three player at the AFLW Players" Association"s MVP Awards. A day after finishing fourth in the league"s best-and-fairest award, Roberts went one better to snare third place in AFLPA MVP voting, behind winner Jasmine Garner and her gun North Melbourne teammate Ash Riddell. Garner"s MVP win was her third - matching her efforts from 2020 and 2023 - to break a tie with Erin Phillips for the most in the league"s short history. Having surprisingly finished equal-fifth in Monday"s best-and-fairest award, eight votes short of eventual winner Riddell, Garner said she was thrilled to snare the MVP prize. "It is a huge honour to receive the MVP. It"s a really special award," she said. "This feels as special as the previous…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (392+ words) The Boston Red Sox are pursuing one of the top hitters available on the market. Boston made the playoffs last season and has a young core it can build around. Yet, the Red Sox are looking to add some more hitting to the lineup. MLB insiders Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic report that the Red Sox are pursuing three-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies. "The Boston Red Sox have not been shy in outlining their offseason wish list," the article read. "They want to add a starting pitcher to slot behind ace left-hander Garrett Crochet in a postseason series. And they want to upgrade their offense, with the re-signing of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a primary goal. Realmuto finished his five-year, $115.5 million deal with the Phillies, and although he is 34, he is still an…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (327+ words) Nov. 25 (UPI) -- MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani once again will lead Japan at the World Baseball Classic, while attempting to secure a second consecutive championship. "Thank you to all the fans for another great season," Ohtani wrote Monday on his social media platforms. "I'll train hard and look forward to seeing you all next year. Happy to play and represent Japan again." Ohtani hit .435 (10 for 23) with four doubles, a home run and an RBI to help Japan win the title while earning 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP honors. He also went 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in three mound appearances. Japan went 4-0 in pool play, with 38 runs scored and eight runs allowed, before respective quarterfinal and semifinal wins over Italy and Mexico. Ohtani helped lead the Japanese over the United States in the title game, which ended with him striking out former teammate Mike…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (163+ words) At least Spencer Strider won't have to deal with Brandon Nimmo as often The Braves didn't do anything on Monday, so a non-Braves question to fill the gap. The Mets and Rangers executed a relatively rare type of trade over the weekend, moving one productive player for another. Most trades swap some semblance of future value for present value, but occasionally, positional fit and liquidity considerations take center stage; something like that looks to have happened here. Of course, this trade isn't just about 2026 performance. Both guys are signed long-term, and the Mets are always in the mood for a roster shuffle that allows them to fill newly-created openings with Steve Cohen's buckets of cash. All that aside, though, who ya got for 2026? Will the Braves make a surprise move this Saturday night? The Braves could also non-tender a non-arbitration-eligible…...