Author: TheSunTribune Staff

Clearwater, Fla. – Noah Song, a pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies, is a unique story of the 2021 spring training season. With an impressive four-year career at the U.S. Naval Academy, Song was drafted by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. After putting up impressive numbers in the minor leagues, Song was called to serve his country as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Navy, putting his baseball career on hold. However, in December 2020, the Phillies selected Song in the Rule 5 Draft, giving him an opportunity to return to professional baseball.…

The Kansas Jayhawks have a lot of people betting on them to repeat as national champions this season. Bettors are backing their chances with both money and tickets, making Kansas the most heavily-backed team in the NCAA tournament. The Jayhawks have had a great season, with a strong defense, an All-America candidate in Jalen Wilson, and 15 quad 1 wins. They have also been tested in the deep Big 12, winning the league by a full game. It is no wonder that bettors have been so quick to back the Jayhawks. They have a good team, with a strong supporting…

The injury of Dodgers’ shortstop Gavin Lux has added a new hurdle for the team to overcome in their 2021 season. With their roster already lacking significant pieces from the offseason talent exodus, Lux’s injury has left a gaping hole in their plans. The team will have to explore different options, from the remaining players available in free agency, to evaluating the trade market, to standing pat and using existing players to provide more infield depth. One option could be to stick with internal replacements, with Miguel Rojas playing shortstop and Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts rotating in from the…

Some may think that extramarital affairs are a problem that only affects younger couples, but recent research has revealed that older women cheat, too. Studies have shown that women over the age of 55 are increasingly engaging in extramarital affairs. The research, conducted by the University of Chicago, found that over the past decade, the rate of infidelity among women over the age of 55 has doubled. The study revealed that women in this age group are more likely to engage in extramarital affairs than their male counterparts. The researchers concluded that the primary reasons for this increase in infidelity…

The implementation of a pitch timer in Major League Baseball for the 2023 season has been a major point of discussion this spring as teams prepare for the upcoming season. The timer, which is intended to speed up the pace of play, has been met with both excitement and apprehension from fans, players, and commentators alike. However, upon further inspection, it appears that the pitch timer is a welcome addition that could help bring the game back to its traditional roots. The pitch timer is intended to reduce the average game time from around three hours to a 2 1/2-hour…

J.D. Martinez’s departure from the Boston Red Sox in free agency was made all the more depressing this week when he opened up about the process that led to his signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In an interview with Audacy’s Rob Bradford on “The Bradfo Sho” podcast, Martinez expressed his desire to join a playoff contender and his concern that he would be left out if the Red Sox found their man in free agency. Martinez signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Dodgers just days before Boston officially signed ex-Dodger Justin Turner to a two-year, $21.7 million…

Gradey Dick is one of the top prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 freshman out of Kansas is the No. 3 overall prospect and the top small forward on the board. Dick is a versatile scorer who can create his own shot off the dribble and is a threat from beyond the arc. He also has great length and athleticism which allows him to be an effective defender. Dick, who was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was a four-star recruit coming out of high school. He chose to stay near home and attend Kansas, where he has…

Buster Posey and Scott Cousins shared a moment in baseball history 12 years ago that Giants fans will never forget. On May 25, 2011, Cousins of the then-Florida Marlins raced home to tag up on a pop fly, plowing into 24-year-old Posey and fracturing his fibula and tearing multiple ligaments in his ankle. Since then, Posey has gone on to have a legendary career with the Giants, racking up three World Series titles, an MVP award, and a comeback player of the year award. As he nears his 36th birthday, Posey recently told The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly he would be…

The tragic death of Jansen Panettiere has put the spotlight on cardiomegaly, the enlarged heart condition that may have caused his sudden passing. Cardiomegaly is a heart condition that affects many individuals, but is especially common in older adults. It is characterized by enlargement of the heart’s chambers, specifically the ventricle, leading to decreased pumping capacity and in some cases, heart failure. Symptoms of cardiomegaly can be subtle, and may include loss of appetite, stomach pain after eating, feeling tired more quickly, fast heartbeat, and syncope (blackout/passing out). In some cases, the only symptom may be breathing problems and stomach…

Philippine Airport Security Extortion: A New Problem for Authorities Recent events at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines has shed light on a new problem for authorities – airport security personnel engaging in extortion of money from foreign travellers. On Monday (27 February), the Department of Transportation (DOT) relieved from duty five security personnel who were caught on a viral video allegedly taking around ¥20,000 (S$200) from a Thai tourist. The incident was witnessed by another Thai tourist, who then posted videos of the incident on Facebook, triggering a massive outcry from the public. In a statement,…