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The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner looked like his vintage self in Wednesday’s 7-0 win over the Twins, tossing seven perfect innings in his first start of 2022. He had thrown 80 pitches and looked like he might have the ability to finish his second no-hitter -- and what would have been the first perfect game of his 15-year career with the Dodgers. But Kershaw had to consider the left forearm injury that he struggled with last season and the platelet-rich plasma injection he had in October that caused a delay to his normal offseason work. Then there was the lockout and the abbreviated Spring Training. So Kershaw knew the hook was coming from manager Dave Roberts. “Blame it on the lockout, blame it on me not picking up a baseball until Janua...

MLB and the MLBPA have extended Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave through April 22, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Bauer, 31, was first placed on paid leave for seven days on July 2, 2021, under MLB and the union’s joint domestic violence and sexual assault policy. He was placed on leave after a Southern California woman accused Bauer of choking her into unconsciousness, Baltimore Ravens Jersey sodomizing her and punching her repeatedly without consent during two sexual encounters last year. His stay on administrative leave has been extended multiple times since, most recently in late March. Bauer hasn’t pitched in an MLB game since June 29, 2021, now in year two of a three-year, $102 million contract that he signed last offseason. Los Angeles Dodgers starting...

When you're packing for a vacation, do you try to fit everything into a carry-on or are you unafraid to check a bag? Regardless of your suitcase preferences, wanting to organize everything you pack inside is universal. Packing cubes are a great way to keep your clothes in check, and there are even bags specifically designed for you to tuck your shoes inside—and keep them away from your clean clothes. If you're looking for a shoe bag that can hold multiple pairs, Olukai Sneakers don't miss this handy pouch that's only $15. The Mossio shoe bag is one of the top best-sellers in Amazon's Shoe Bags category. It has a large capacity (11.81 by 8.66 by 5.51 inches) that can hold up to three pairs of shoes. Unlike some travel bags where you simply pop your shoes inside, the Mossi...

If you’re in the market for a comfortable, high-end road shoe that is suited to all-day riding then Fizik reckons its new Decos model should fit the bill. The shoe uses a single Boa Li2 dial, Fizik’s top-end R2 carbon sole and costs £279. While Fizik’s latest designs have featured some pretty nifty tech, the Decos is a rather more simplistic affair. Fizik says that the shoe has been created for Nike Outlet  demanding roadies that aren’t filling their days with pro racing. Instead, Fizik says that “the new Decos epitomises our famed minimalist design at its finest.” While the upper is certainly rather plain, flip the shoes over and there is an interesting detail to be found on the sole. Fizik is a brand that has long been associated with cleat drillings that sit quite far forward,...

Hammertoe is marked by an abnormal bend in one of the toes (most often not the big toe), as a result of an imbalance of the small muscles, tendons and ligaments that keep the toe straight, explains Jackie Sutera, DPM, podiatrist and Vionic Innovation Lab Member. According to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012 commissioned by the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, an estimated 3 percent of (7 million) U.S. adults are affected by either a hammertoe or a claw toe, a similar condition that occurs when the very tip of the toe bends downwards. "A very common cause of this condition occurs Sorel Sneakers from imbalances resulting from foot structure, such as when the second toe is longer than the great toe, as longer toes tend to jam into the toe box while walking...

Vegans and vegetarians who want to extend their cruelty-free choices from their diet into their wardrobe have a lot more choices than they did just a few years ago. But when it comes to sustainable shoes, things get a little more complicated. The most common material used for vegan leather is PVC plastic. PVC has a terrible environmental record, and usually doesn’t make for very high-quality shoes. Recycled plastic is a step in the right direction, but avoiding plastic altogether is a better choice.Chippewa Boots It’s still hard to find a completely vegan, plastic-free shoe. Fortunately, some shoe companies are starting to work with more plant-based materials instead of leather and petroleum-based synthetics. Zen Running Club Zen Running Club is getting close to its goal of a 100% plant-...