’Tis obviously better to be a tortoise than a hare.
The Nationals started the season 19-31 and wound up winning the World Series.
The Blues sat in last place on Dec. 31 and wound up winning the Stanley Cup.
In short, the Mariners — who opened 13-2 and wound up 68-94 — are going about this thing totally backward.
Headlines
• At TheOnion.com: “Pelicans HR informs Zion Williamson knee surgery not covered by insurance until 90 days into first season.”
• At @SportsPickle: “More like Nick FLUBB.”
Zip-and-8
Akron has lost its first eight football games this year by an average score of 36-11.