Technology could be used to disallow runs if non-striker is backing up too far, opines Ravichandran Ashwin

In an attempt to restore a balance between batsmen and bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested the use of technology to disallow runs if a batter is backing up too far at the non-striker’s end. He also stated that it gives the batting team a slight advantage with the batsmen crossing over. Since Ravichandran Ashwin ‘mankaded’ Jos Buttler in the … Continue reading Technology could be used to disallow runs if non-striker is backing up too far, opines Ravichandran Ashwin Continue Reading

Serge Ibaka, Jusuf Nurkic almost get into an NBA bubble fight

Serge Ibaka and Jusuf Nurkic are mortal enemies inside of the NBA bubble. Tensions rose between Serge Ibaka and Jusuf Nurkic inside of the bubble and it almost burst! The NBA world now resides inside of the Orlando bubble. It’s like going on vacation except all you’re doing is hanging out by yourself and working. Of course, things tend to get … Continue reading Serge Ibaka, Jusuf Nurkic almost get into an NBA bubble fight Continue Reading

Can Panthers put bite back in ground game?

There’s no disputing the tradition. When it comes to producing running backs, few do it better than Pitt. At the top of Pitt’s all-time list is Tony Dorsett, the 1976 Heisman Trophy winner who led the Panthers to a national championship and left school as the NCAA’s all-time rushing leader. Dorsett is a Pro Football Hall … Continue reading Can Panthers put bite back in ground game? Continue Reading

Crosby aims to practice Monday in Toronto

CRANBERRY, Pa. — Sidney Crosby did not participate in the Penguins’ final scrimmage of training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. But that might not be such a bad sign. Crosby was already skating on the second sheet of ice with Casey DeSmith and skills coach Ty Hennes by the time the doors opened for media at … Continue reading Crosby aims to practice Monday in Toronto Continue Reading

ACC football: Coastal parity + Clemson

wo college football heavyweights have ruled over one division for the past decade. In the other league, parity rules. Welcome to the ACC, where the Atlantic and Coastal divisions are studies in contrast. Clemson certainly reigns supreme in the Atlantic, winning the past five division titles and ACC championship games. Before the Tigers’ run, Florida … Continue reading ACC football: Coastal parity + Clemson Continue Reading

DK’s 10 Thoughts: Robot umps now!

ST. LOUIS — My goodness, no, the Pirates didn’t get cut up by the Cardinals, 9-1, on this Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium because of bad umpiring. But it sure didn’t help. Time after time, key pitch upon key pitch, Adam Wainwright and/or Yadier Molina, St. Louis’ battery who are both 38 years old and both headed to Cooperstown, visibly … Continue reading DK’s 10 Thoughts: Robot umps now! Continue Reading

Kole Calhoun’s tragic face plant is the epitome of 2020

Kole Calhoun tried his best, but the tragic power of 2020 would not be denied. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an absolutely brutal year for the United States of America. From the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the country, to police brutality and murder, to celebrity deaths that still sting like Kobe Bryant and Regis … Continue reading Kole Calhoun’s tragic face plant is the epitome of 2020 Continue Reading

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ST. LOUIS — See that photo up there? That’s it. That’s the column. And that, for anyone who spared themselves the bulk of the Pirates’ 9-1 burial at the Cardinals’ hands Saturday at Busch Stadium, was the third-string catcher working a full-count, bases-loaded walk in the second inning to account for all of the offense on this afternoon. … Continue reading https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2020/07/26/pirates-cardinals-trevor-williams-dk/ Continue Reading

Penguins’ playoff roster includes surprises

Neither the Penguins nor the NHL have announced the team’s postseason roster, but it’s probably no coincidence that the league’s media website now lists 31 players for them. That is the maximum number allowed to be part of the 52-member team contingent scheduled to travel to the “hub” city of Toronto today. And the group, … Continue reading Penguins’ playoff roster includes surprises Continue Reading