MORE: Best MLB movies on the 90s | 15 greatest all-time MLB movies And now, with 100 home runs at the tender age of 23, the Nationals star is quoting the fictional catcher from the classic baseball movie “Bull Durham” — albeit in a sanitized way. After the Nationals’ 6-2 win over the Braves, in which Harper’s 100th homer was his first grand slam, he posted the picture to his Instagram account, apparently as part of his goal to make baseball fun again....

The Nationals said Harper left because of tightness in his left glute. MORE: NL MVP watch: It’s Bryce Harper’s world | Cards look to sweep Nationals Wednesday After striking out looking in the first inning, Harper popped out softly to Cardinals second baseball Kolten Wong in his second at-bat. As the ball fluttered through the air, Harper jogged lightly down the first base line. Harper, who did not appear to be injured, snatched his bat up off the ground and trotted into the dugout where he spoke briefly with manager Matt Williams and bench coach Randy Knorr....

Now, he wants to use cool bat knob decals. With emojis, nonetheless. How dare he! Is nothing sacred? (says Goose Gossage in a basemement somewhere, probably.) MORE: Baseball experiencing power surge | Toddler ranks MLB mascots The only problem is that MLB outlawed personalized bat knob decals in late March. How dare Harper have the audacity to revolt against the baseball powers that be? Kids these days! (says Goose Gossage in a basement somewhere, probably....

The Nationals outfielder walked six times, three of them intentional, and was hit by a pitch in Washington’s 4-3 13-inning loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. MORE: 10 single-season MLB feats we won’t see again Harper hasn’t had an official at-bat in his past 12 plate appearances. Included in the glut of walks is a sacrifice fly in Saturday’s 8-5 loss to the Cubs. Harper walked 13 times in the four-game series at Wrigley, becoming the first person since Barry Bonds in 2004 to draw at least 10 walks in a single series....

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau will compete in a 12-hole competition in Las Vegas to finally settle their feud once and for all. Well, supposedly anyway. “The Match” began in 2018 between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, and since then, the competition is typically between two teams made up of a golfer and another famous athlete who golfs. For instance, the fourth edition of “The Match” had DeChambeau and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers competing against Mickelson and Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady....

All seven members of the group, including Jungkook, V, Jimin, RM, Suga, Jin and J-Hope were spotted at Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Sunday. They appeared to be filming something on GoPro cameras, although it is unclear exactly what the footage will be used for. BTS’ appearance at the airport sparked immediate speculation online that the group’s vacation was finally over, and to the delight of many fans—particularly those in the Middle East—their assumptions about the group’s break was right....

The images, unveiled by the band’s management agency Big Hit Entertainment, have a period feel and a more mature vibe, with all the members wearing beige, black and grey suits, a change from their usual street style, sporty or casual chic fashion. In one image, the group is pictured sitting at a long table spread with fruits, vegetables, and bizarrely, lobsters, with the members holding vintage cups. Several BTS fans—collectively known as the Army—have been sharing their impressions of the new images using the hashtag #ThirdLookAt7, which trended on Twitter....

This year, it is Petty’s race team that is looking to figuratively get Wallace’s name permanently etched into its organization. Richard Petty Motorsports, which is co-owned by Andrew Murstein and the 83-year-old NASCAR legend, has offered Wallace an ownership stake in the team as part of its contract extension offer, according to Forbes. Wallace, who has driven full time for RPM in the Cup Series since 2018, is set to be a free-agent driver after the 2020 season....

Watson has teamed up with Oakley “to create the first flying golf cart jet pack.” The eccentric Watson said the jet pack golf cart would help speed up play and allow golfers to fly over the course to get a “bird’s eye view and perspective” they have been missing. MORE: PGA Tour winners of 2015-16 season The jet pack can fly up to 3,000 feet, perfect for clearing trees (or clouds) with a top speed “just under 50 mph....

Only it came after a little twist. NFL Draft: Follow the picks. Get the analysis. Originally slated to make the No. 9 selection, Tampa Bay traded out of the spot with the Chicago Bears, who used the pick to add pass rusher Leonard Floyd. The Bucs instead acquired the 11th overall pick in the trade along with No. 106 in the fourth round, and still got their guy. Hargreaves is considered by most scouts the best pure cornerback in the draft....

Well, perhaps tag-team is the better phrase. Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde — who combined for 379 rushing yards in the 42-41 win against Michigan on Saturday — are the best 1-2 punch in the nation. MORE: Week 14 photos | Missed 2-point play | UM-OSU brawl The rest of the country might not buy, but Miller (16 carries, 153 yards) and Hyde (27 carries, 226 yards) are at least the best quarterback-combination the Buckeyes have ever had....

The uniforms feature Milwaukee’s logo introduced in April and includes a lot of new details. The “Cream City Rainbow” on the sides of the jerseys feature a pale blue stripe, along with the collar. A collar which also includes a “Championship Tab” to commemorate the franchise’s 1971 title. Seriously, no part of the jersey went unnoticed. Even the white space on the sides of the shorts create an “M” design....

There’s nothing wrong with Shepard — he’s a talented, young player who transitioned from being a quarterback in high school to a wideout at LSU. In 2014 he led Tampa Bay in special teams tackles with 14 and was named the special teams captain for 2015. MORE: Fantasy WR rankings | Top 200 players But since fantasy football doesn’t really account for great special teams play, Shepard isn’t someone you’d want on your roster....

The former Milwaukee Brewers owner and MLB commissioner was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz will also be part of the 2017 Hall of Fame class, which will be inducted next July. Selig and Schuerholz become members 313 and 314 of baseball’s shrine in Cooperstown, N.Y. The two will join any members from the BBWAA ballot who can gain election on Wednesday, Jan....

The cat was left with life-threatening injuries after the incident, which was caught on video and released by the animal welfare charity Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pennsylvania SPCA). The footage showed the dog owners verbally encouraging the vicious attack, as they allowed it to continue. In the video, the dogs continued to maul the cat, as the owners stood by and watched. One of the owners was caught on camera shouting “good boy” at the dog....

The Juventus goalkeeper fought back the tears when announcing his retirement after the Azzurri lost 1-0 on aggregate to Sweden in a World Cup play-off last November. However, the 40-year-old has softened his stance since then and, having held a meeting with interim Italy coach Luigi Di Biagio in February, could now add to his national record of 175 caps. As well as picking Buffon, Di Biagio – who has stepped up from his role as Under-21 boss on a temporary basis – has also named uncapped forwards Federico Chiesa and Patrick Cutrone in a 26-man squad....

Still, this year’s plague could be Australia’s worst in 20 years. Despite control measures, the adult locusts have already laid their eggs. If the winter and spring rains are good–and they are expected to be–the outbreak after the eggs hatch could dwarf the current infestation. The locusts could spread through the whole state of South Australia, threatening hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage to pasture lands, wheat crops and even the grapes of the Barossa Valley, which produce Australia’s finest wines....

Not everyone who has these conditions will have bulging veins, but varicose veins often look like they’re popping out of your skin. Bulging veins might seem alarming, but they’re mostly harmless. They may cause your legs to feel heavy or achy, and in some cases can lead to complications like blood clots or chronic swelling. Continue reading to learn more about bulging veins, including causes, prevention, how to treat varicose veins and more....