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WWW.OURSPORTSCENTRAL.COMBrooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - Tuesday, April 21 - at Hudson Valley (6:35 PM)The Brooklyn Cyclones (4-10, 4-10) hit the road to open a six-game series against the Hudson Valley Renegades (7-7, 7-7) - the High-A affiliate of the... - SAL Brooklyn Cyclones0 Komentáře 0 Sdílení 21 Shlédnutí 0 Hodnocení -
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WWW.FOXSPORTS.COMHere's How Mike Trout Is Staying Hot By Slowing Things DownRemember me? Thats what Trout seemed to be asserting when he rocked the Bronx last week in a firework show that got everyone buzzing about his resurgence. Trout crushed five home runs in the Los Angeles Angels series against the Bombers, becoming the first visitor ever to hit a homer in all four games at Yankee Stadium. No matter how much the baseball landscape has changed over the years new stars, new rules, new technology, more parity Trout still stands out. Just like Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, and Ken Griffey Jr. represented past eras, Trout is right there on the list of enduring legends and all-time greats. He serves as a bridge between generations of fans. Hes universally beloved in Major League Baseball. So, what gives? How is Trout, in his age-34 season after 16 years in the big leagues, making it seem like hes still in his prime? He chalked it up to a mentality shift. "Im just going out there and having fun again," Trout told me on the field at Yankee Stadium last week. "Just out there playing my game, feeling lighter on my feet. And I think we got a great group. Were all pulling from one string." Trout is off to yet another terrific early-season start. His seven home runs entering Tuesday are tied for fourth-most in the league. His .958 OPS is ranked 13th in MLB. Under new Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, Trout is regularly patrolling center field again after mostly being in right field or designated hitter in recent years. Even though crushing the ball in April has been a trend for him lately, followed by the inevitable trip to the injured list, theres legitimate reason to believe he can sustain this run for at least the majority of the season. The 11-time All-Star reflected on his career after the Angels last-place finish in the AL West last season. Trout couldnt believe how fast his 15 years in MLB flew by, so he vowed to slow down and enjoy the moment. His perspective coming into spring training was intentionally different. He tried not to pay attention to outside noise. He tried not to take anything for granted, even the mundane moments of putting on an Angels uniform and slapping hands with his teammates before every game. He tried not to rush while working in the batting cage. As usual, people pulled him in different directions and asked him to fulfill multiple obligations. But he kept in mind his new objective: take a beat, and make things simpler. "Hes the greatest of all time," Judge said of Trout last week in the Yankees clubhouse. "Hes been fun to watch his whole career, coming up at such a young age and instantly just putting yourself at the top of the list. Its special. I know hes had some tough injuries over the years, but its great to see him put himself back in a good spot this year." A small, but meaningful, change in perspective can do wonders for someone as elite as Trout. But there are also physical and mechanical transformations that are behind his exciting start to the season. Noting how difficult it is to return to peak form after athletes suffer lower-body injuries, including managing his knee injuries in 2024-25, Trout dropped about 57 pounds this offseason in an effort to be lighter on his feet. Now, after playing 21 games in center field this year, Trout is maintaining an elite sprint speed of 28.6 feet per second, which ranks in the 90th percentile. Thats an increase from last years sprint speed of 27.9 feet per second, which fell into the 62nd percentile. Mechanically, Trout has added a new step-back at the plate, bringing his back foot a step back right before connecting. Even though hes experimented with it before, thats something we havent seen Trout consistently execute over the years. The step-back has helped Trout get more underneath the ball, which has led to the power surge weve seen in the early part of the season. Not even Judge, whos won the AL MVP three times in the past four seasons, could catch up to Trouts torrent of homers at Yankee Stadium last week. The Yankee captain fell just short, slugging four homers to Trouts five. "I love watching Judge," Trout told me. "Just like in the last 89 years, competing against each other, its been fun. Im a big fan of Judge, and every time I come back to Yankee Stadium, its always special going back and forth with him. Being on the West Coast, I dont see him as much. But I love tuning in after the games and seeing what hes doing. Its great for baseball." Trouts renaissance feels different now. Hes overcome injuries and concerns about his durability. Hes serious about pregame strength and training and postgame recovery in a way he hadnt been before. He knows what hes capable of doing, and how much his peers respect him. Hes finally feeling like himself again. The air of inevitability surrounding his at-bats has returned. In an era obsessed with launch-angle tweaks, swing paths, barrel rates and an avalanche of modern-baseball analytics, Trouts greatness feels almost stubbornly pure. "Its unreal," Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton said of Trouts talent. "Cool showing from him and Judgey the whole series. Obviously, you dont want that against us. But you got to acknowledge the greatness." Whispers ofwhat couldve been have followed Trouts every injury over the years, and those maladies were so persistent that they became the norm. Even as Trout is regaining peak performance to start the season, theres an industry-wide underlying fear attached to every home run, hit-by-pitch, or diving catch. With Trout, it seems like the threat of injuries is always knocking at the door. But, this year, the three-time MVP is ignoring the sound. He told himself hed focus on having fun this season. And when an all-time great is having fun, so is everyone else. There are so few players that baseball fans can root for, no matter the jersey they wear. Trout breaks through that lens. Like Ichiro Suzuki, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., and Albert Pujols, Trout is respected by everyone. So, Trout returning to vintage form isnt just a personal comeback. Its a boost for the entire sport. Its a reminder of sustained excellence in an era of rapid player turnover. Seeing greatness again feels rare and nostalgic. Trout looks like Trout again. Hes reminding us how enormous the gap can be between being great and being generational. Hes no longer the young phenom, or the injury-riddled All-Star veteran. Hes the future walk-in Hall of Famer, proving his peak wasnt a fluke. ___ "In The Dugout" is where we provide an insider's view on the biggest and best storylines surrounding MLB's top players and teams. Deesha Thosarcovers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at@DeeshaThosar.0 Komentáře 0 Sdílení 11 Shlédnutí 0 Hodnocení -
Jasprit Bumrah Finally Takes His First Wicket Of IPL 2026. Reaction Goes Viral - WatchMumbai Indians star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah finally ended his wicket drought as he took the wicket of Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan during their IPL 2026 match.0 Komentáře 0 Sdílení 27 Shlédnutí 0 Hodnocení
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMO'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes throughRonnie O'Sullivan won the World Championship in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020 and 2022 [Getty Images]Ronnie O'Sullivan began his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against Chinese debutant He Guoqiang.O'Sullivan, 50, took the first five frames and holds a 7-2 advantage, needing only three frames for victory when the match resumes on Wednesday (14:30 BST).Elsewhere, world number one Judd Trump fought back from 4-1 behind to beat Gary Wilson 10-5 and Shaun Murphy won 10-9 in a thrilling encounter against China's Fan Zhengyi.O'Sullivan pulled out of the Masters in January and has only played in three of six ranking events in 2026, reaching the final of the World Open in China last month.During that tournament he made a break of 153, the highest ever recorded in professional snooker.O'Sullivan was playing at the Crucible for a 34th season and instantly took control as breaks of 72, 97 and 113 helped him into a 5-0 lead, with 25-year-old He, the world number 47, already looking defeated.He did manage to win two frames in a row, but O'Sullivan claimed the last two frames of the session, helped by breaks of 52 and 86.O'Sullivan will be looking to quickly wrap up the match on Wednesday and a victory would set up a thrilling last-16 tie against four-time world champion John Higgins.Murphy defeats China's Fan in late Crucible finishShaun Murphy defeated Matthew Stevens 18-16 in the 2005 final [Getty Images]Former winner Shaun Murphy scraped through to the last 16 after beating China's Fan Zhengyi 10-9 in a thrilling late-night finish to their first-round tie.Murphy, the 2005 champion, trailed 53-17 in the deciding frame, but 25-year-old Fan missed a tough red into the middle pocket, with the Englishman holding his nerve to gain the victory.It was the first 10-9 result of the tournament, with the match finishing at 23:46 BST in front of a packed and enthralled crowd at the famous Sheffield theatre.Murphy had led 3-1, but after Fan, the world number 63, pulled it back to 3-3, the pair alternated frames, with Fan never leading in the match.There had been a bizarre incident in frame 17 when Murphy was taking a shot and the light from the other table, which had been turned off as the match between Judd Trump and Gary Wilson had finished, was switched on.Murphy made the pot, but after a brief delay, then missed his next effort while using the rest, although he still won the frame.In the last 16, Murphy will face another Chinese player, Xiao Guodong.A 'masterclass' from 'Rusty Ron'Despite making that record-breaking 153 break in March - which came after he benefited from a snooker that left him a free ball, which then acted like a 16th red - O'Sullivan had claimed he was not in good form.He did not turn up for Friday's media day, but speaking to BBC Two before the match, said his play had been "really not great for three years" and had been "very, very poor".O'Sullivan said he was trying to change his method of snooker and added: "A lot of people will say I'm rusty, that's why I said 'Rusty Ron', I'm quite happy being called that."It doesn't take me a lot of practice and I don't need to play a lot of tournaments to win and play well."But O'Sullivan quickly shook off any "rust" as he moved into a controlling position and it would be a huge shock if He was able to fight back.Ken Doherty, the 1997 world champion and one of the BBC pundits, said: "This has really been a masterclass from Ronnie O'Sullivan. It's been like watching a genius at work."Stephen Hendry, who like O'Sullivan has won seven Crucible titles - a joint record in the modern era - added: "Ronnie O'Sullivan makes it looks easy but it's bread and butter stuff for him. "He always dominated the players he should, it's one of the strengths of his career. You just know what you're there to do, you're there to win the match."Trump recovers from 4-1 down to defeat WilsonJudd Trump beat John Higgins 18-9 in the 2019 World Championship final [Getty Images]World number one Judd Trump recovered from a slow start to defeat Gary Wilson in their first-round match.Trump, the 2019 champion, lost four of the first five frames as Wilson, ranked 27th, moved into a 4-1 lead.But Trump then claimed the final four frames of the session, including superb breaks of 128 and 77, to hold a 5-4 advantage. However, Wilson, a three-time ranking event winner, made the highest break of the session with a superb 139 clearance in frame five.In the second session later on Tuesday, Wilson made a break of 58 to make it 5-5, but Trump pulled clear by winning five in a row to seal a 10-5 success.Trump, 36, has been top of the world rankings since August 2024 and will extend that run if he reaches the quarter-finals."I like being number one, it's going to be difficult to keep it unless I do really well in the next season but I take a lot of pride in it," he said.Trump lives in Dubai but, because of the recent conflict in the Middle East, he left the area temporarily."I had to stay in Thailand for a month, and I managed to practice for the World Championship, but it has been more back to normal now," he said."Dubai is still my base, I've been back there in the last couple of weeks and everything is normal."A downbeat Wilson, speaking to BBC Four, said: "It's just constant disappointment. I am, and always have been since the age of 13, a better player than this. "It's a constant struggle. The yips are getting worse and I'm just riding through it."Pullen, 20, impresses on Crucible debutLiam Pullen and Chris Wakelin finish their match on Wednesday [Getty Images]Liam Pullen dropped off the World Snooker Tour at the end of last season, only to regain his tour card weeks later at Q School.The 20-year-old from York is ranked 86th in the world and had to battle through four qualifying rounds to make his Crucible debut.Before the tournament started, he spoke of how, aged 12, he had watched the 2018 final between Mark Williams and Higgins and was left "starstruck" by a chance encounter with the Scot in a Pizza Express.But if he was feeling any nerves, Pullen did not show it as he made breaks of 57, 63, 97 and 58, although he still finds himself 4-5 behind against fellow Englishman Chris Wakelin, a quarter-finalist last year.Wakelin, helped by breaks of 66 and 82, holds a one-frame advantage with the match set to be played to a finish on Wednesday from 10:00.But Pullen can be pleased with how he performed and it was another bright spot for young English players after 19-year-old Stan Moody gave 2024 champion Kyren Wilson a real scare before losing 10-7 on Monday.China's Wu Yize, the 22-year-old 10th seed, recorded the biggest winning margin of this year's tournament as he thrashed compatriot Lei Peifan 10-2.Wu became the fourth Chinese player into the last 16, where he will play either four-time winner Mark Selby or 2024 runner-up Jak Jones.Watch: World Snooker Championship - Trump level with Wilson; Wakelin leads Pullen'Odds-on' - Hearn tips 2029 Worlds to stay in UKO'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one0 Komentáře 0 Sdílení 12 Shlédnutí 0 Hodnocení
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