http://www.imagn.com/setImages/553525/preview/22281255 Zion Williamson is supposedly in the best shape of his career. So can he solve the New Orleans Pelicans’ center problem? The Pelicans’ current roster construction seems to indicate that that’s the plan. Small ball hasn’t dominated in the NBA since the breakup of the Golden State Warriors’ “Hamptons Five”. And a last gasp … [Read more...] about Can An In-Shape Zion Make Small-Ball Cool Again?
Archives for August 2024
Arrighetti outduels Burnes to lead Astros’ 3-hit shutout of O’s
Astros Activate Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander is back. The Astros announced Wednesday that the 41-year-old right-hander has been reinstated from the injured list. Fellow righty Seth Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in his place. Verlander will start today’s home game against the visiting Red Sox — his first appearance since June 9. Verlander opened the season on the 15-day IL after some … [Read more...] about Astros Activate Justin Verlander
Astros To Sign Héctor Neris
The Astros are signing right-hander Héctor Neris, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 on X. The righty was released by the Cubs earlier this week. Assuming it’s a major league deal, the Astros will need to make corresponding moves to get the righty onto their active and 40-man rosters once the deal is made official. Neris, 35, returns to an organization that he has had success … [Read more...] about Astros To Sign Héctor Neris
Texans DBs draw rave reviews from Sean McVay, Rams at joint practice
Rookie Kamari Lassiter and 3rd-year safety Jalen Pitre shined at joint practice in Houston. … [Read more...] about Texans DBs draw rave reviews from Sean McVay, Rams at joint practice