Sources - Phillies acquire Jesus Luzardo in trade with Marlins - ESPN
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins for two prospects, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday.
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Steelers' Wilson says fumble, pick-6 in loss 'unacceptable' - ESPN
BALTIMORE — Russell Wilson was frank in his assessment of the play where it all started to unravel for the Steelers in their 34-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.
Australia Legend Goes On 'Captaincy' Rant, Names 2 Players India Should've Picked
While India have done quite well to keep the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series poised at 1-1 after three Tests, former Australia captain Allan Border, one of the people whom the series is named after, wasn't impressed with one particular aspect of India's team selection. Border expressed surprise that India did not bring along a leg-spinner such as Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal along for the series. Border criticised the way leg-spinners are utilised by modern captains, stating that "a Shane Warne doesn't come along every day".
"When Sundar Played Perth Test, R Ashwin Said...": Ex India Star Explains Retirement Reason
Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement left the cricket world stunned. The veteran off-spinner decided to call time on his career in the middle of the series. As India pulled off a dramatic draw in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Ashwin's decision became the biggest talking point. While Ashwin himself called it an instinctive decision, fans and pundits have been coming up with their theories on the big decision. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels seeing Washington Sundar being picked ahead of him in the series opener at Perth helped Ashwin make up his mind on the topic of retirement.
Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report
Team India has had to deal with a huge injury scare just days before the start of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma was reportedly hit on the knee during a net session. Though he tried to continue playing despite the pain but eventually had to seek medical attention. Rohit was spotted sitting on a chair, with his gear off and the left knee strapped. Though the blow didn't look serious initially, the physios are likely to monitor his situation closely ahead of the MCG clash.
Late Senate vote approves RFK site plan as Commanders pursue - ESPN
A week full of wild swings for the Washington Commanders' pursuit of a stadium in the District of Columbia ended with another twist — and what one person involved called a Hail Mary — that elevates the likelihood of the team returning to the city.
Indian Bowlers Show 'Relentless Effort' At Net Session Ahead Of Boxing Day Test
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), Indian bowlers showed relentless effort at the net practice in Melbourne on Saturday. The series is evenly poised at 1-1 before the Boxing Day Test, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Sean Abbott is likely to feature in Australia's playing eleven after Josh Hazlewood's injury which forced him out of BGT squad. Taking to their official X handle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a clip of the Indian bowlers sweating out at the practice session in Melbourne. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar were all their best before the crucial Test match of the series.
"When Top Order Doesn't Score...": Ravindra Jadeja's Stern Reminder To Virat Kohli And Co. With BGT On Line
Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test. Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India secure a draw. "Top-order runs are very important when you play outside India, especially in Australia and South Africa. When the top order doesn't score runs, the responsibility and pressure increase on the lower order," Jadeja said during an interaction at the MCG.