Jun 23, 2024; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) is introduced before the start of the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports LEBANON, Tenn. — Denny Hamlin claimed his second pole position of the season and 42nd of his decorated career Saturday…
Jun 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (89) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox will have right-hander Tanner Houck on the mound Saturday when they attempt to end the visiting…
Jun 23, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Tobias Myers (36) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The surging Milwaukee Brewers will turn to surprising rookie right-hander Tobias Myers to keep their winning streak alive when they host the…
Jun 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) slides safely at home in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The only team that could slow the Houston Astros on Friday night is the only team in…
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira celebrates after defeating Jamahal Hill (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports UFC 303 lost out on Conor McGregor due to injury, but Saturday night’s card at T-Mobile Arena still features an intriguing main event with Alex Pereira…
Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides talks with guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the second half of a basketball game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The Indiana Fever will continue to fine-tune their offense around Caitlin Clark when they visit the…
May 19, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; a view of the ball in the second half of the game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Jackie Young scored 26 points as the visiting Las Vegas Aces overcame an 11-point deficit to push their season-high win…
Two years ago, fivethirtyeight.com ran a story on Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez, calling him baseball’s least appreciated superstar. Two years later, that remains true. But if Ramirez and the Guardians keep winning games at the stunning clip they’re winning them at this summer, he might become a whole lot more appreciated outside of…
Jun 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong (29) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Paul DeJong finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, helping lead the Chicago White Sox to an…
Jun 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cionel Pérez (58) reacts after pitching the eighth inning against the Texas Rangersat Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports It’s long been said that good pitching beats good hitting. But what happens when a team has both? Enter the Baltimore Orioles,…
