Is Corey Seager’s bat the secret to his success at the plate?

Sure, it’s possible the Texas Rangers’ star shortstop hasn’t used the same exact bat all season. But it definitely looks like he has. ARLINGTON, Texas — Watch enough Corey Seager at-bats and you might notice something before all the towering homers and blistering doubles. Specifically, your eye could be drawn to his bat. Scuffed and … Read more

NASCAR, Netflix partner on documentary series offering in-depth look at the 2023 championship race

The docuseries is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in early 2024, providing behind-the-scenes insights into the battle for the championship. NEW YORK — NASCAR and Netflix on Monday announced a partnership for a documentary series that will offer an in-depth look at the 2023 Cup Series Playoffs. The docuseries is scheduled to premiere on Netflix … Read more

American Sha’Carri Richardson caps comeback by winning wild 100 meters at worlds

This was Sha’Carri Richardson’s first major competition on the world stage and she was listed as a 5-1 underdog. BUDAPEST, Hungary — American Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100-meter world title Monday, outsprinting a star-studded field to take a gold medal two years after a positive marijuana test derailed her Olympic dreams. Running on the … Read more

Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison highlight college football’s AP preseason All-American squad

Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is one of many exciting returners selected for the AP preseason All-America team. ATHENS, Ga. — Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams will look to repeat with the USC Trojans during the 2023 college football season, and he was one of many returning players named to the AP preseason All-America first … Read more

Cuban Little League coach Jose Perez goes missing at World Series

The coach’s disappearance came hours after Cuba defeated Australia 11-1 in the opening round of the elimination bracket Saturday. A coach with Cuba’s first-ever Little League World Series team has gone missing, a tournament official said Monday. Bayamo Little League coach Jose Perez left the Little League International Grove late Saturday night and did not return, … Read more

‘I was impressed’ | San Antonio boxing champ Leija impressed with Spurs’ Wembanyama’s boxing skills

Wembanyama took his turn to throw jabs and hooks with a San Antonio boxing legend. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama may be too tall for the sport of boxing but San Antonio’s boxing champ Jesse James Leija is impressed with how well the 19-year-old is with the gloves on. As in all … Read more

‘I was impressed’ | San Antonio boxing champ impressed with Spurs’ Wembanyama’s boxing skills

Wembanyama took his turn to throw jabs and hooks with a San Antonio boxing legend. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama may be too tall for the sport of boxing but San Antonio’s boxing champ Jesse James Leija is impressed with how well the 19-year-old is with the gloves on. As in all … Read more