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Wheeler down but Phils rolling
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 16/09/2025
» Last MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies jumped off to an extremely fast start to build up a huge lead in the National League East race. In the second half, they faltered badly and barely hung on to win their division.
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."
Surging Tigers yearn for more playoff glory
Sports, Published on 04/04/2025
» Last season the Detroit Tigers shocked the MLB world when they made their first playoff appearance in 11 years. The Tigers finished with a 86-76 record, breaking a string of eight straight losing logs.
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.
Dark horses' dreams dashed?
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/01/2025
» The NFL postseason is a horse of a different colour compared to the MLB playoffs.
From Jeeno's record win to Federer's tribute: Celebrating the best
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2024
» It's that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair and acknowledges the men and women who have graced the sports pages this past year. Here are just a few memorable moments beginning with the Thai successes, particularly the kingdom's female golfers who did themselves proud.
How MLB's playoff circus killed the thrill of the chase!
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 10/09/2024
» The old-fashioned MLB "pennant race" is now but a glorious thing of the past.
Atlanta Braves' blueprint for success: A culture of excellence
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/05/2024
» For the past three decades, no Major League Baseball team has ruled their division like the Atlanta Braves have commanded the National League East.
Prolific hitter Alonso, Bader and manager Mendoza hold the key to Mets' success
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/03/2024
» The New York Mets were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2023 Major League baseball season. Predicted by many to contend in the National League East race and beyond, they finished fourth of five clubs in their division.