The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
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The Rays, as we know, have enough issues with injuries and a relatively limited payroll. Then add in the fact that their best hitter, Yandy Diaz, could not accompany the team for its recent three-game series in Toronto. He did not have a valid passport. This, of course, would not have been a problem were Canada the 51st state.
NFL owners voted not to ban the “tush push.” Asinine move unless the goal is to look more like rugby.
Congrats to the University of Tampa as the Spartans repeated as Division II women’s national champions in lacrosse.
Lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport in 2028. But no pickle ball yet.