#Grade C

With the NHL regular season nearing its halfway point, THN.com is checking in and assigning letter grades for what they've done so far. This is the second division-by-division file - we began the process yesterday with the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. On Saturday, we'll examine the Central, and after our three stars of the week…

With injuries to Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland's statue, Australia brought in three replacements for the third Test: Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood and the man putting'positive test' back into'positive Test cricket', Matt Renshaw. Here's the report card for the third Test of the Australia v South Africa series. Grade: C Despite the…

Throughout the offseason the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty much anything. The latest news, a historical question, thoughts about the future of baseball, all sorts of stuff. Last week we discussed Bryan Reynolds' future. This week we're going to look at contenders with unfinished…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Baseball's All-Star break provides teams a chance to rest and reflect after playing basically every day for the last three months. And while there have been twists and turns in 2022 (from Joe Girardi's early exit in Philly to a Mets rotation mired with injuries), the National League East is playing out exactly how those in Vegas saw things in…

Race 9: 1 1/16th (Dirt), Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3), Purse $400k, 3 (Saturday) The Grade III Lexington Stakes is the last gasp for the Kentucky Derby Prep Trail. Up for the taking are Points that include, 20 for the "Winner," 8 for the "Place" horse, 4 for the "Show" runner, and a measly 2 for the entry who rounds out the "Super." In the…

Vegas has traded away a lot of futures in pursuit of their surprising early success. I've liked what they've done with the picks they've had, led by Lukas Cormier who has lit up the QMJHL. Key additions: Jordan Gustafsson, Matyas Sapovaliv Key subtraction: Peyton Krebs Key graduates: Nolan Patrick 2021 ranking: No. 19 2022 NHL Draft grade: C 1.…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Pachuca lift the Liga MX title, but were they how did the rate among other teams? Ismael Rosas/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images The 2022 Liga MX Apertura season is now officially over. While the celebratory confetti has finally settled in Pachuca after Los Tuzos lifted Liga MX's trophy last Sunday, runner-ups Toluca will remain…

Race 14: 1 1/8th (Dirt), Curlin Florida Derby (G1), Purse $1 million, 3 (Saturday) Named for that celebrated Steve Asmussen runner, the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 staple on the Kentucky Derby Trail, offering "Points" of 100-40-20-10 in that order to the top 4 finishers. The race continues to be dominated by trainer Todd Pletcher, who has won…

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates pitching staff this season again ranked among the bottom third in the majors in practically every category. Yet manager Derek Shelton sees some reasons for optimism behind all the dismal numbers. "We're starting to see growth, which is really important," Shelton said. A roster overhaul for 2023 is just getting started, but…

The announcement of equal pay comes days after the BCCI declared that the inaugural Women's IPL would be held in March 2023, a move that powers towards better inclusivity and diversity. Women cricketers, like their male counterparts, will receive INR 15 lakh for a Test match, INR 6 lakh for an ODI match, and INR 3 lakh for a T20I game under this…

Race 5: 1 3/16ths, 1900m (Dirt), UAE Derby (G2), Purse $1 Million, 3 (Saturday) There are many paths to the 148th Kentucky Derby, but they are dwindling as we head towards April. The Dubai World Cup Carnival is a "last ditch" opportunity, especially for international runners. Specifically, the Group 2 UAE Derby represents one of the last…

Race 8: 1800 Meters (Dirt), The Saudi Cup (Group 1), Purse $20 Million, 4+ (Saturday) The 3rd Annual Saudi Cup Meet is back for another go from Riyadh, and will once again feature the "richest horse race" on the planet … $20 Million... The Saudi Cup. That signature race brought a capacity field in both 2020 and 2021. The inaugural edition saw…

Race 11: 1¼ (Dirt), Travers Stakes (G1), Purse $1.25 Million, 3 (Saturday) Late August means one thing for Thoroughbred horse racing … the Mid-Summer Derby … also known as the Travers Stakes! Always a highlight during Saratoga's Meet, it was always intended to offer another leg, an extension of the season's Triple Crown. Once the Breeders' Cup took…