Jul 21, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports If the Chicago Cubs are to beat the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday in the second of a three-game set, they’re going to have…
Jul 27, 2024; Nanterre, France; Katie Ledecky (USA) and Ariarne Titmus (Australia) in the women’s 400-meter freestyle preliminary heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400 meters freestyle title on Saturday after the world’s three…
Jul 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Gausman pitched a complete game, Daulton Varsho had a three-run homer and four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated…
Jul 20, 2024; Cumberland, GA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson used the All-Star break to review his performance to date and reset for the stretch run. After…
Jul 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell (9) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports One of the National League’s worst teams has given contending squads trouble since the All-Star…
Jul 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson (3) returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth homer in batting practice that cleared the seats in…
Jul 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Logan O’Hoppe likely will be hitting fifth in the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday when they play the Oakland Athletics…
Jul 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) points to outfielder Masataka Yoshida (7) after a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports A third straight series win over the rival New York Yankees is within grasp for the Red Sox…
Team USA Diana Taurasi (L) and Brittney Griner listen to the national anthem during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024. PARIS — Brittney Griner’s “unprecedented” journey back to the Olympic Games less than two years after she was released from a Russian prison in a saga that rocked…
Silver medalist Kassidy Cook of United States receives her medal next to silver medalist Sarah Bacon of United States. SAINT-DENIS, France — Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China’s bid to capture all eight women’s Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronized 3-meter springboard event on Saturday. First-time Olympians Chen and Chang, who arrived in…
