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Juan Soto lit up Citi Field in a big way during a recent Mets win. Despite going through a rough patch—struggling at the plate earlier in the game—the rookie stepped up in the fifth inning and hit a crucial RBI single that tied the game against the Cardinals. What made it extra special? The Mets fans gave him a full-blown standing ovation, and Soto was clearly touched by the support.

After the play, Soto admitted he was totally surprised by the cheering. He said, “It’s...

Before the Cardinals’ series against the Mets, things were looking good for them, especially at the plate. They were leading the league in batting average (.280) and on-base percentage (.348), second in hits, and top five in slugging and OPS. But their offense hit a wall during the four-game series, only managing a .171 batting average and striking out 43 times. They also struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 4-for-27.

Manager Oliver Marmol didn’t sugarcoat things, saying the Mets were simply the better team, especially...

The NFL Draft is just around the corner, and as teams prepare to make their first-round picks, let’s take a look back at one of the best No. 4 picks in draft history: Walter Payton, selected by the Chicago Bears in 1975. Payton went on to break all sorts of records, including rushing yards and touchdowns, surpassing even the legendary Jim Brown. He was a five-time first-team All-Pro, a nine-time Pro Bowler, and took home the 1977 MVP award. Plus, he led the Bears to their only Super Bowl victory during the 1985 season. Talk about a legend!

As for the best No. 4 pick from the SEC, that’s gotta be John Hannah,...