At least on this night — though he hopes for many more — Max Scherzer looked like the future Hall of Famer whom the Mets made their $130 million man. Scherzer saved his best start of the season and his longest as a Met for the defending world champs, silencing the Astros in an 11-1 … Continue reading Max Scherzer Looks Like Vintage Self As Mets Beat Astros in Laugher →

Former NBA All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from basketball.  “Now the time has come for me to say goodbye to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride,” Anthony said. “With this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited about what the future holds for me.”  Anthony, 39, … Continue reading NBA Great Carmelo Anthony Announces Retirement →

The loss of Aaron Judge clearly has impacted the Yankees’ offense, but the reigning AL MVP wasn’t the only slugger on their roster who previously has proven capable of carrying a lineup for lengthy stretches. Giancarlo Stanton also had been one of those hitters earlier in his career — and when healthy, at times, with … Continue reading Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Trying to ‘Figure it Out’ as Worrisome Slump Deepens →