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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream defends against Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever during the game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream defends against Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever during the game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
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Deadspin | Mariners hope to build upon Ichiro-inspired victory vs. Astros <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28703592.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28703592.jpg" alt="MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 10, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; A bronze statue of Seattle Mariners former outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) stands outside T-Mobile Park before a game against the Houston Astros. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Perhaps what the Seattle Mariners needed most Friday was a laugh.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Saddled with a five-game losing streak, the Mariners returned home to face Houston with the team unveiling a statue of franchise legend Ichiro Suzuki outside T-Mobile Park before the opener of a four-game series.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>As fellow Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez pulled off the tarp to unveil the work of art, the bat that Suzuki holds in the statue snapped.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>“I didn’t think Mariano (Rivera) would come out here,” Suzuki said with a smile, referring to the former New York Yankees closer, “and break the bat.”</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>As Suzuki saw it, the broken bat was fitting.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>“In the Hall of Fame, I was short one vote,” Suzuki said. “Today, the bat was broke. It kind of lets me know that I’m still not there, that I still need to keep going. So, this is a good example of that.”</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>The Mariners seemed inspired, scoring three first-inning runs in Suzuki style without hitting the ball out of the infield. Seattle used four bases on balls, a hit batter and an infield single to take a 3-0 lead off Houston starter Tatsuya Imai, who lasted just one-third of an inning.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>The Astros tied the score in the second on a three-run double by Christian Vazquez before Seattle’s Randy Arozarena hit a mammoth two-run homer into the second deck in left field in the fifth.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-9"> <p>The Mariners tacked on four runs in the seventh, which were needed after Houston’s Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run shot to right in the eighth.</p> </section> <section id="section-10"> <p>Seattle’s Matt Brash came in and got an inning-ending double play to close the eighth and Andres Munoz escaped a ninth-inning jam to earn his first save of the season.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Astros manager Joe Espada wasn’t happy with the 10 bases on balls issued by his beleaguered pitching staff, but considered it a moral victory that his team forced Seattle to use their highest-leverage relievers in what looked like a blowout. </p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>“Just having a tough time as a unit, throwing strikes,” Espada said. “We were working to make our adjustments but it takes a toll on our staff and our offense keeps grinding … the fact that we got Brash and Muñoz in that game, I take that as a win for us. Four-game series, you get two of their high-leverage pitchers in the game. Kept fighting till the end.”</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Saturday’s pitching matchup is scheduled to feature a pair of right-handers in Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 3.27) and Seattle’s Luis Castillo (0-0, 2.79).</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>Both pitched well in their first starts of the season but failed to make it through five innings the last time out in extra-inning defeats.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>McCullers beat Boston 8-1 on March 30 as he allowed one run on four hits over seven innings with nine strikeouts. He took a no-decision Sunday in a game the Astros lost 12-10 in 10 innings to the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., when he lasted just four innings, giving up three runs. McCullers is 10-3 with a 3.11 ERA in 20 career starts against Seattle.</p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>Castillo pitched six scoreless innings but didn’t get a decision in his first start of the season against the New York Yankees in a game the Mariners eventually won 2-1. He went 3 2/3 innings Sunday against the host Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., and allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in an 8-7 loss in 11 innings. Castillo is 3-2 with a 3.02 ERA in nine previous starts versus Houston.</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>-Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Mariners #hope #build #Ichiroinspired #victory #Astros

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Deadspin | Raptors strive to secure top-six playoff spot in clash vs. Nets Dec 21, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) reacts after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The Toronto Raptors can clinch a top-six playoff spot with a win on Sunday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams’ regular-season finale. The Raptors (45-36) dropped to sixth — the final guaranteed playoff spot — in the Eastern Conference on Friday night with a 112-95 road loss to the New York Knicks. Toronto could finish fifth if it beats the Nets and if both the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic lose. “All antennas are up, one game to go, the final of the season,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “We’ve got to find the best focus, the best version of ourselves. We have to be at the peak of our performance for that game.” The Raptors have won two of three against the Nets (20-61) this season. The Nets’ win over the Raptors came in their most recent meeting, 96-81, on Dec. 21. The Nets have dropped two games in a row, most recently a 125-108 road loss to Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The losses followed two straight wins. Tyson Etienne led the Nets with a career-best 23 points, shooting 6-for-12 from 3-point range. Malachi Smith had 19 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. He was 5-for-7 from long range. If the Raptors finish sixth, they would face the third-seeded Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, a difficult draw. The Knicks have defeated the Raptors in 13 consecutive games, including five times this season. As for the Nets, they sit third in the lottery standings. “This year was rough obviously,” said Nets center Nic Claxton, who did not play Friday because of a sprained finger. “So we’ve got (one more game), we flush that out, we get back to the drawing board this summer, and we go from there. Obviously, everybody, we want to be in a winning situation. We all want to win, so that’s what we’re striving to get back to. And whatever we need to do to get back to that process as quickly as we can, that’s what we’ll do.” The Raptors could have clinched at least a sixth-place finish by winning Friday. Their downfall was the second quarter, when they were outscored 29-15. “I thought we were there the whole game, competing,” Rajakovic said. “We had a couple of opportunities to get completely back in the game. Unfortunately, the ball bounced their way tonight. I thought the first quarter was very, very competitive. I thought defensively we did a very good job. On offense we can do a better job of setting screens, freeing up teammates so we can create some flow on the offensive end.” Toronto played without Immanuel Quickley (foot injury management), Collin Murray-Boyles (neck sprain) and RJ Barrett (sore right knee). Barrett was a late scratch. Reserve Sandro Mamukelashvili led Toronto scoring with 17 points. Brandon Ingram scored 16, and Scottie Barnes and Ja’Kobe Walter recorded 15 points apiece. Rajakovic reached 100 total wins with the Raptors with a victory over Miami on Thursday. Ingram has been a key player this season in the Raptors’ improvement, and he credited Rajakovic. “He holds me accountable on and off the floor,” Ingram said. “He tells me what I need to do, whether I want to hear it or not. He’s made me a better defender. He’s made me care about that side of the basketball more, and on the offensive end, he just wants the best for me, and he’s there to communicate.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Raptors #strive #secure #topsix #playoff #spot #clash #NetsDec 21, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) reacts after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Toronto Raptors can clinch a top-six playoff spot with a win on Sunday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams’ regular-season finale.

The Raptors (45-36) dropped to sixth — the final guaranteed playoff spot — in the Eastern Conference on Friday night with a 112-95 road loss to the New York Knicks.

Toronto could finish fifth if it beats the Nets and if both the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic lose.

“All antennas are up, one game to go, the final of the season,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “We’ve got to find the best focus, the best version of ourselves. We have to be at the peak of our performance for that game.”

The Raptors have won two of three against the Nets (20-61) this season. The Nets’ win over the Raptors came in their most recent meeting, 96-81, on Dec. 21.

The Nets have dropped two games in a row, most recently a 125-108 road loss to Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The losses followed two straight wins.

Tyson Etienne led the Nets with a career-best 23 points, shooting 6-for-12 from 3-point range. Malachi Smith had 19 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. He was 5-for-7 from long range.

If the Raptors finish sixth, they would face the third-seeded Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, a difficult draw. The Knicks have defeated the Raptors in 13 consecutive games, including five times this season.


As for the Nets, they sit third in the lottery standings.

“This year was rough obviously,” said Nets center Nic Claxton, who did not play Friday because of a sprained finger. “So we’ve got (one more game), we flush that out, we get back to the drawing board this summer, and we go from there. Obviously, everybody, we want to be in a winning situation. We all want to win, so that’s what we’re striving to get back to. And whatever we need to do to get back to that process as quickly as we can, that’s what we’ll do.”

The Raptors could have clinched at least a sixth-place finish by winning Friday. Their downfall was the second quarter, when they were outscored 29-15.

“I thought we were there the whole game, competing,” Rajakovic said. “We had a couple of opportunities to get completely back in the game. Unfortunately, the ball bounced their way tonight. I thought the first quarter was very, very competitive. I thought defensively we did a very good job. On offense we can do a better job of setting screens, freeing up teammates so we can create some flow on the offensive end.”

Toronto played without Immanuel Quickley (foot injury management), Collin Murray-Boyles (neck sprain) and RJ Barrett (sore right knee). Barrett was a late scratch.

Reserve Sandro Mamukelashvili led Toronto scoring with 17 points. Brandon Ingram scored 16, and Scottie Barnes and Ja’Kobe Walter recorded 15 points apiece.

Rajakovic reached 100 total wins with the Raptors with a victory over Miami on Thursday.

Ingram has been a key player this season in the Raptors’ improvement, and he credited Rajakovic.

“He holds me accountable on and off the floor,” Ingram said. “He tells me what I need to do, whether I want to hear it or not. He’s made me a better defender. He’s made me care about that side of the basketball more, and on the offensive end, he just wants the best for me, and he’s there to communicate.”


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Raptors #strive #secure #topsix #playoff #spot #clash #Nets">Deadspin | Raptors strive to secure top-six playoff spot in clash vs. Nets Dec 21, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) reacts after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The Toronto Raptors can clinch a top-six playoff spot with a win on Sunday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams’ regular-season finale. The Raptors (45-36) dropped to sixth — the final guaranteed playoff spot — in the Eastern Conference on Friday night with a 112-95 road loss to the New York Knicks. Toronto could finish fifth if it beats the Nets and if both the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic lose. “All antennas are up, one game to go, the final of the season,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “We’ve got to find the best focus, the best version of ourselves. We have to be at the peak of our performance for that game.” The Raptors have won two of three against the Nets (20-61) this season. The Nets’ win over the Raptors came in their most recent meeting, 96-81, on Dec. 21. The Nets have dropped two games in a row, most recently a 125-108 road loss to Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The losses followed two straight wins. Tyson Etienne led the Nets with a career-best 23 points, shooting 6-for-12 from 3-point range. Malachi Smith had 19 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. He was 5-for-7 from long range. If the Raptors finish sixth, they would face the third-seeded Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, a difficult draw. The Knicks have defeated the Raptors in 13 consecutive games, including five times this season. As for the Nets, they sit third in the lottery standings. “This year was rough obviously,” said Nets center Nic Claxton, who did not play Friday because of a sprained finger. “So we’ve got (one more game), we flush that out, we get back to the drawing board this summer, and we go from there. Obviously, everybody, we want to be in a winning situation. We all want to win, so that’s what we’re striving to get back to. And whatever we need to do to get back to that process as quickly as we can, that’s what we’ll do.” The Raptors could have clinched at least a sixth-place finish by winning Friday. Their downfall was the second quarter, when they were outscored 29-15. “I thought we were there the whole game, competing,” Rajakovic said. “We had a couple of opportunities to get completely back in the game. Unfortunately, the ball bounced their way tonight. I thought the first quarter was very, very competitive. I thought defensively we did a very good job. On offense we can do a better job of setting screens, freeing up teammates so we can create some flow on the offensive end.” Toronto played without Immanuel Quickley (foot injury management), Collin Murray-Boyles (neck sprain) and RJ Barrett (sore right knee). Barrett was a late scratch. Reserve Sandro Mamukelashvili led Toronto scoring with 17 points. Brandon Ingram scored 16, and Scottie Barnes and Ja’Kobe Walter recorded 15 points apiece. Rajakovic reached 100 total wins with the Raptors with a victory over Miami on Thursday. Ingram has been a key player this season in the Raptors’ improvement, and he credited Rajakovic. “He holds me accountable on and off the floor,” Ingram said. “He tells me what I need to do, whether I want to hear it or not. He’s made me a better defender. He’s made me care about that side of the basketball more, and on the offensive end, he just wants the best for me, and he’s there to communicate.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Raptors #strive #secure #topsix #playoff #spot #clash #Nets

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At the Wankhede Stadium, allegiances often blur when Virat Kohli walks out to bat. Over the years, the venue has repeatedly turned into a stage where individual stardom can rival franchise loyalties, with sizeable pockets of red challenging the traditional sea of blue.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli’s presence has often ensured vocal away support, and on Sunday, Wankhede could feel less like a fortress for Mumbai Indians and more like a theatre awaiting one of the game’s most enduring headliners.

A year ago, when Kohli walked out at the iconic venue, the reception was overwhelming. Noise levels reportedly touched 138 decibels, making it among the loudest cheers in the tournament’s history. Coming on the back of the Champions Trophy triumph and still an all-format mainstay then, Kohli lived up to expectations, striking a brisk 67 off 42 balls to power RCB to a 12-run win.

ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling

With a packed stadium echoing his name, it scarcely felt like a home game for Mumbai Indians, and little suggests that will change when Kohli takes centre stage again. Despite the defending champion coming into the contest on the back of a defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the spotlight firmly remains on the former RCB captain’s return to Wankhede after a year.

The numbers underline his comfort at the venue. Kohli has scored 641 runs at an average of 45.78 at Wankhede, impressive against an attack traditionally built around high-quality pace. His unbeaten 92 in 2016 remains among the most memorable knocks by an RCB batter here.

Across formats, he has also crossed 1,000 international runs at the ground, highlighting sustained success in conditions that can aid seam movement early on. Among visiting batters in the IPL, few combine such consistency with a strike rate nearing 140 at this venue.

Since the inception of the tournament, Kohli has amassed 922 runs in 34 matches against Mumbai Indians at an average of 31.79. With 8,790 IPL runs in his kitty, he will be keen to extend that tally at one of his favourite venues.

Tickets have been sold out for days, and demand in the resale market remains high – a familiar trend whenever Kohli is in town. Having already scored 129 runs in three innings this season, the glimpses of the rhythm the 37-year-old has found are promising.

As the two heavyweights clash again, Mumbai’s cricket faithful will hope the Wankhede lights once more frame a Kohli masterclass.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#IPL #Move #Mumbai #Indians #Wankhede #awaits #headliner #Virat #Kohli">IPL 2026: Move over Mumbai Indians, Wankhede awaits its OG headliner – Virat Kohli At the Wankhede Stadium, allegiances often blur when Virat Kohli walks out to bat. Over the years, the venue has repeatedly turned into a stage where individual stardom can rival franchise loyalties, with sizeable pockets of red challenging the traditional sea of blue.For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli’s presence has often ensured vocal away support, and on Sunday, Wankhede could feel less like a fortress for Mumbai Indians and more like a theatre awaiting one of the game’s most enduring headliners.A year ago, when Kohli walked out at the iconic venue, the reception was overwhelming. Noise levels reportedly touched 138 decibels, making it among the loudest cheers in the tournament’s history. Coming on the back of the Champions Trophy triumph and still an all-format mainstay then, Kohli lived up to expectations, striking a brisk 67 off 42 balls to power RCB to a 12-run win.ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes callingWith a packed stadium echoing his name, it scarcely felt like a home game for Mumbai Indians, and little suggests that will change when Kohli takes centre stage again. Despite the defending champion coming into the contest on the back of a defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the spotlight firmly remains on the former RCB captain’s return to Wankhede after a year.The numbers underline his comfort at the venue. Kohli has scored 641 runs at an average of 45.78 at Wankhede, impressive against an attack traditionally built around high-quality pace. His unbeaten 92 in 2016 remains among the most memorable knocks by an RCB batter here.Across formats, he has also crossed 1,000 international runs at the ground, highlighting sustained success in conditions that can aid seam movement early on. Among visiting batters in the IPL, few combine such consistency with a strike rate nearing 140 at this venue.Since the inception of the tournament, Kohli has amassed 922 runs in 34 matches against Mumbai Indians at an average of 31.79. With 8,790 IPL runs in his kitty, he will be keen to extend that tally at one of his favourite venues.Tickets have been sold out for days, and demand in the resale market remains high – a familiar trend whenever Kohli is in town. Having already scored 129 runs in three innings this season, the glimpses of the rhythm the 37-year-old has found are promising.As the two heavyweights clash again, Mumbai’s cricket faithful will hope the Wankhede lights once more frame a Kohli masterclass.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #IPL #Move #Mumbai #Indians #Wankhede #awaits #headliner #Virat #Kohli

Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling

With a packed stadium echoing his name, it scarcely felt like a home game for Mumbai Indians, and little suggests that will change when Kohli takes centre stage again. Despite the defending champion coming into the contest on the back of a defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the spotlight firmly remains on the former RCB captain’s return to Wankhede after a year.

The numbers underline his comfort at the venue. Kohli has scored 641 runs at an average of 45.78 at Wankhede, impressive against an attack traditionally built around high-quality pace. His unbeaten 92 in 2016 remains among the most memorable knocks by an RCB batter here.

Across formats, he has also crossed 1,000 international runs at the ground, highlighting sustained success in conditions that can aid seam movement early on. Among visiting batters in the IPL, few combine such consistency with a strike rate nearing 140 at this venue.

Since the inception of the tournament, Kohli has amassed 922 runs in 34 matches against Mumbai Indians at an average of 31.79. With 8,790 IPL runs in his kitty, he will be keen to extend that tally at one of his favourite venues.

Tickets have been sold out for days, and demand in the resale market remains high – a familiar trend whenever Kohli is in town. Having already scored 129 runs in three innings this season, the glimpses of the rhythm the 37-year-old has found are promising.

As the two heavyweights clash again, Mumbai’s cricket faithful will hope the Wankhede lights once more frame a Kohli masterclass.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#IPL #Move #Mumbai #Indians #Wankhede #awaits #headliner #Virat #Kohli">IPL 2026: Move over Mumbai Indians, Wankhede awaits its OG headliner – Virat Kohli

At the Wankhede Stadium, allegiances often blur when Virat Kohli walks out to bat. Over the years, the venue has repeatedly turned into a stage where individual stardom can rival franchise loyalties, with sizeable pockets of red challenging the traditional sea of blue.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli’s presence has often ensured vocal away support, and on Sunday, Wankhede could feel less like a fortress for Mumbai Indians and more like a theatre awaiting one of the game’s most enduring headliners.

A year ago, when Kohli walked out at the iconic venue, the reception was overwhelming. Noise levels reportedly touched 138 decibels, making it among the loudest cheers in the tournament’s history. Coming on the back of the Champions Trophy triumph and still an all-format mainstay then, Kohli lived up to expectations, striking a brisk 67 off 42 balls to power RCB to a 12-run win.

ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling

With a packed stadium echoing his name, it scarcely felt like a home game for Mumbai Indians, and little suggests that will change when Kohli takes centre stage again. Despite the defending champion coming into the contest on the back of a defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the spotlight firmly remains on the former RCB captain’s return to Wankhede after a year.

The numbers underline his comfort at the venue. Kohli has scored 641 runs at an average of 45.78 at Wankhede, impressive against an attack traditionally built around high-quality pace. His unbeaten 92 in 2016 remains among the most memorable knocks by an RCB batter here.

Across formats, he has also crossed 1,000 international runs at the ground, highlighting sustained success in conditions that can aid seam movement early on. Among visiting batters in the IPL, few combine such consistency with a strike rate nearing 140 at this venue.

Since the inception of the tournament, Kohli has amassed 922 runs in 34 matches against Mumbai Indians at an average of 31.79. With 8,790 IPL runs in his kitty, he will be keen to extend that tally at one of his favourite venues.

Tickets have been sold out for days, and demand in the resale market remains high – a familiar trend whenever Kohli is in town. Having already scored 129 runs in three innings this season, the glimpses of the rhythm the 37-year-old has found are promising.

As the two heavyweights clash again, Mumbai’s cricket faithful will hope the Wankhede lights once more frame a Kohli masterclass.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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