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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox's Alex Cora Walks Back Liam Hendriks Comments After All-Star's Pushback
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and reliever Liam Hendriks got their wires crossed this week, it seems. On Sunday, Cora said he wasn't sure if Hendriks would pitch again this season, and Hendriks seemed to take issue with it on Monday. The three-time All-Star, who struggled earlier this season and has been out since late May with right hip inflammation, said he was "surprised" by Cora's "slip of the tongue," per MassLive. It was an awkward moment, as Hendriks seemed frustrated with the team and insisted that he was fully confident he would pitch again this season (barring more setbacks). FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Liam Hendriks #31 of the Boston Red Sox throws live batting practice during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort... FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Liam Hendriks #31 of the Boston Red Sox throws live batting practice during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston) More Maddie Malhotra/BostonThe next day, Cora appeared to walk back his initial comments, as he told reporters Tuesday that it "will be great" if Hendriks is able to pitch again this season. He also confirmed that he cleared the air with the veteran right-hander. "I got ahead of myself and we cleared it up and I hope he pitches this year," Cora said, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. Hendriks' tenure in Boston hasn't gone the way anyone would have hoped, but as much as the steely competitor wants to get back to the mound, Boston has to be skeptical behind the scenes that he'll be able to contribute much. Hendriks has a 6.59 ERA in 14 outings this season, after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery. He won American League Reliever of the Year in 2019 and 2021, but a lot has transpired since. It would be a heck of a story if Hendriks could get healthy and become a contributor for this bullpen down the stretch. But as the Red Sox are pushing toward the playoffs, it's hard to say he's earned the opportunity to make a postseason roster at this point. More MLB: Phillies' Kyle Schwarber Has 5-Word Response to Chasing Ryan Howard's Record
Canada Standard
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Red Sox place RHP Liam Hendriks (hip) on 15-day IL
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to Wednesday, with right hip inflammation. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled right-handed reliever Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester. Hendriks, 36, is 0-2 in 14 appearances with a 6.59 ERA in 13 2/3 innings this season. He did not make his season debut until April 20 due to a compressed nerve in his right forearm. A three-time All-Star closer, Hendriks underwent treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early 2023 and missed all of the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery. In 14 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (2011-13), Toronto Blue Jays (2014, 2015), Kansas City Royals (2014), Oakland Athletics (2016-20), Chicago White Sox (2021-23) and Red Sox, Hendriks is 33-36 with 116 saves and a 3.88 ERA in 663 2/3 innings over 490 games (44 starts). This will be the 32-year-old Burdi's second stint this season with the Red Sox, having allowed four hits and one walk in 2 1/3 innings in two previous appearances. At Triple-A Worcester, Burdi is 4-0 with four saves and an 0.48 ERA in 15 appearances. In parts of six seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018-20), Chicago Cubs (2023), New York Yankees (2024) and Red Sox, Burdi is 3-2 with a 5.93 ERA in 33 games spanning 27 1/3 innings. --Field Level Media
Canada News.Net
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Red Sox place RHP Liam Hendriks (hip) on 15-day IL
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to Wednesday, with right hip inflammation. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled right-handed reliever Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester. Hendriks, 36, is 0-2 in 14 appearances with a 6.59 ERA in 13 2/3 innings this season. He did not make his season debut until April 20 due to a compressed nerve in his right forearm. A three-time All-Star closer, Hendriks underwent treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early 2023 and missed all of the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery. In 14 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (2011-13), Toronto Blue Jays (2014, 2015), Kansas City Royals (2014), Oakland Athletics (2016-20), Chicago White Sox (2021-23) and Red Sox, Hendriks is 33-36 with 116 saves and a 3.88 ERA in 663 2/3 innings over 490 games (44 starts). This will be the 32-year-old Burdi's second stint this season with the Red Sox, having allowed four hits and one walk in 2 1/3 innings in two previous appearances. At Triple-A Worcester, Burdi is 4-0 with four saves and an 0.48 ERA in 15 appearances. In parts of six seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018-20), Chicago Cubs (2023), New York Yankees (2024) and Red Sox, Burdi is 3-2 with a 5.93 ERA in 33 games spanning 27 1/3 innings.
The South African
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
On this day in 1995: Springboks win first-ever World Cup
On June 24, 1995, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in a dramatic 15-12 victory over New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. The win was historic – not just for rugby, but for a country emerging from decades of apartheid. On June 24, 1995, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, beating New Zealand 15-12 in extra time at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The victory came just three years after South Africa returned to international rugby following apartheid-era sporting isolation. The Springboks opened their tournament with a 27-18 win over reigning champions Australia at Newlands, with tries from winger Pieter Hendriks and flyhalf Joel Stransky. They followed that result with pool-stage victories over Romania and Canada to top their group, although the final pool match—dubbed the 'Battle of Boet Erasmus'—turned ugly. Hooker James Dalton was sent off during a mass brawl against Canada, and Hendriks later received a suspension. Chester Williams replaced Hendriks for the quarter-final against Samoa and made an immediate impact, scoring four tries in a 42-14 win at Ellis Park. The match proved costly, with several players picking up injuries, including fullback Andre Joubert, who fractured his hand. Despite his injury, Joubert returned for the semi-final in Durban against France—a match nearly postponed due to torrential rain. In difficult conditions, the Springboks controlled territory and managed a 19-15 win. Stransky contributed 14 points with the boot, while the Springboks' forwards contained the French pack in the wet. In the other semi-final, the All Blacks comfortably beat England 45-29 at Newlands, with winger Jonah Lomu scoring four tries in a dominant performance. Lomu's pace and power became the central focus ahead of the final, where he was expected to be the deciding factor. The final kicked off at a packed Ellis Park, with both teams opting for tactical, physical rugby. South Africa's game plan focused on shutting down Lomu early, with Joost van der Westhuizen and James Small combining to tackle the winger repeatedly and limit his impact. Stransky and New Zealand's Andrew Mehrtens exchanged penalties throughout the match, with the score tied 9-9 at full time. The game moved into extra time, where both teams added one penalty each to stay level at 12-12. With just over 10 minutes left in the second period of extra time, Stransky received the ball in space and kicked a clean drop goal from 30 metres out. That kick gave the Springboks a 15-12 lead, which they held until the final whistle. After the final whistle, President Nelson Mandela walked onto the field wearing a Springbok jersey bearing captain Francois Pienaar's No 6. He handed the Webb Ellis Cup to Pienaar in front of a full stadium and a global television audience. The win marked the Springboks' first Rugby World Cup title and their return to the global sporting stage. It was also the first time a host nation had won the tournament since the inaugural event in 1987. The 1995 final remains one of rugby's most memorable matches—defined by disciplined defence, tactical kicking, and a decisive moment in extra time. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Los Angeles Times
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Scottie Scheffler deletes Venmo account in latest incident of bettors harassing an athlete
That Scottie Scheffler is the prohibitive favorite to win the U.S. Open this week at historic Oakmont Country Club surprises no one. He's the top-ranked golfer in the world, winning three of his last four starts, including the PGA Championship. That Scheffler deleted his Venmo account because bettors continually clicked the pay/request link on the mobile payment app and rudely demanded that he reimburse them when he didn't win probably shouldn't surprise anyone, either. 'I think everybody hears from fans whether they have a financial benefit or anything in their outcome,' Scheffler told reporters at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. 'That's why I had to get rid of my Venmo, because I was either getting paid by people or people requesting me a bunch of money when I didn't win. It wasn't a good feeling.' Scheffler chuckled nervously when he said it, but athletes getting harassed by folks who lost money betting on their performances isn't a laughing matter. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a federal law that had prohibited most states from allowing sports betting, abuse toward athletes from bettors who blame them for their financial losses has soared. Gambling on sports is now legal in 39 states. Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks said recently that their families have received death threats on social media. A man who lost money May 10 when McCullers gave up seven runs while recording only one out in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds threatened to 'murder' McCullers' two young daughters. Police traced the threats to an intoxicated man overseas who had lost money betting on the game. 'I understand people are very passionate and people love the Astros and love sports, but threatening to find my kids and murder them is a little bit tough to deal with,' McCullers said in an understatement. 'There have been many, many threats over the years aimed at me mostly ... but I think bringing kids into the equation, threatening to find them or next time they see us in public they're going to stab my kids to death. Things like that are tough to hear as a dad.' Hendriks posted on his Instagram story that he has received death threats while struggling to regain his form after missing nearly two years because of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Tommy John surgery. 'Threats against my life and my wife's life are horrible and cruel,' Hendriks wrote. 'You need help. Comments telling me to commit suicide and how you wish I died from cancer are disgusting and vile. Maybe you should take a step back and re-evaluate your life's purpose before hiding behind a screen attacking players and their families. Hendriks later explained to reporters why he responded on social media. 'With the rise of sports gambling, it's gotten a lot worse,' he said. 'Unfortunately, that tends to be what it ends up being — whether it be Venmo requests, whether it be people telling you in their comments, 'Hey, you blew my parlay. Go [f—-] yourself,' kind of stuff.' Some gamblers believe they can impact the outcomes of competition through harassment. FanDuel banned a man in Philadelphia after he bragged on social media about intimidating three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas at a Grand Slam Track meet two weeks ago. 'I made Gabby lose by heckling her. And it made my parlay win,' he wrote on a post that included a screenshot of two bets on FanDuel. Thomas responded by posting, 'This grown man followed me around the track as I took pictures and signed autographs for fans (mostly children) shouting personal insults — anybody who enables him online is gross.' College athletes are also targets, especially during high-volume betting events such as March Madness and the College Football Playoff. The NCAA is lobbying for states to ban proposition bets on the performances of individual college athletes, saying it creates a temptation to compromise game integrity. College athletes have long been considered more susceptible to taking money from gamblers than pro athletes because they are amateurs. That will soon change because of the passage last week of the House settlement, a revenue-sharing model that will allow universities to directly pay athletes up to $20.5 million per year. Not to say paying college athletes will insulate them from disgruntled gamblers. The NCAA will continue to press for laws that could ban bettors from state-licensed sportsbooks if they are found guilty of harassment. The sheer volume of betting makes policing the harassment and intimidation of athletes an enormous challenge. This year, it was estimated that $3 billion was legally wagered on the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), an increase of about 10% from 2024. In an attempt to be proactive about harassment ahead of March Madness, the NCAA posted a public service announcement video titled 'Don't Be a Loser.' 'There's losing and then there's being a loser. Game time comes with enough pressure,' the video said. 'Way too often, people are betting on sports, losing, and taking it out on the athletes. Only a loser would harass college athletes after losing a bet, but it happens almost every day. 'Root for your team, get crazy when the buzzer sounds, but don't harass anyone because you lost a bet. It's time we draw the line and put an end to the abuse.' Scheffler drew the line by deleting his Venmo account, which had become just another means for gamblers to communicate with a prominent athlete. His career earnings exceed $150 million, according to Spotrac, but he said a handful of bettors had paid him 'maybe a couple bucks here or there' via Venmo after he won tournaments and presumably lined their pockets as well. 'That didn't happen nearly as much as the requests did,' Scheffler added.
