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Schwarber backs Philly for one last WS shot
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/04/2026
» This past winter was a big one for Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. In a number of ways.
Off-season deals: Dodgers add Tucker, Diaz
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/03/2026
» Major League Baseball has its regular season, postseason and off-season. Trades and free agent signings during the latter often help dictate success in the other two.
Red Sox v the 'Mookie Curse'
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 28/05/2025
» For 84 years the Boston Red Sox and their fans had formerly suffered through "The Curse of the Bambino."
Dodgers take throne: New 'Evil Empire' outspends all
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 07/03/2025
» In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the free-spending New York Yankees ruled MLB, winning numerous World Series, then-Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino hung the tag "Evil Empire" on the Yanks.
Laker loot! Mavericks trade future for fragile AD
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 19/02/2025
» NBA history was made in the controversial trade that saw the Dallas Mavericks ship Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Never before had there been such a superstar-for-superstar swap.
From love of game to chasing bucks: The fall of NCAA football
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 21/08/2024
» Time was when NCAA college football was Wiggins' World's favourite sport.
Don't blame McCarthy, Boys paid the price for lethargy
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Super wildcard round of the NFL's postseason play-offs provided a media pundit's dream scenario.
MLB introduces drastic changes to cut down length of games
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 16/03/2023
» Major League Baseball is saving itself from itself. And not a moment too soon.
Eagles' title hopes rest on star QB Hurts
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 15/01/2023
» Nearing the end of the NFL's regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles, led by standout quarterback Jalen Hurts, were 13-1 and looked to be easily the league's finest team.
Shortstops won't come cheap
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/12/2022
» If you're an MLB ballclub in need of a superlative shortstop, now is the time to buy one -- if you can afford it.