SI's Senior Writer Tom Verducci tells the story of baseball, Babe Ruth, and a pandemic in 1918.
In his 13-part story called "Love, Loss, and Baseball: Letters from the Hub", Verducci tells the story about the worst pandemic of all time as it swept through Boston during Babe Ruth's peak as the world neared the end of World War I through the perspective of a Boston Globe sports writer.
Read all parts of the story here:
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
