Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League pitcher Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals (67) pitches in the seventh inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through baseball season, and it was all commemorated with…
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA forward Bam Adebayo (13) dunks on Canada in the first quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Team USA ran away from Serbia for a 105-79 exhibition game victory on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to improve to 3-0 on…
Jul 17, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Tommy Fleetwood on 12th green during practice rounds at the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports Tommy Fleetwood has come close to the winner’s circle at majors throughout his career only to routinely fall short. The 33-year-old Englishman is intent on changing that…
Jun 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) throws the ball against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The MLB trade market is on the verge of heating up, and the rumor mill will churn at rapid speed. The…
Jul 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini reacts during the first half against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to stretch their unbeaten streak in MLS play to five matches when they play host to Sporting Kansas City on…
Jul 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo looks on after the match against the Columbus Crew at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Real Salt Lake will be without their most productive player as they search for a return to their high-scoring ways against what figures to be…
Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League outfielder Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox (16) tosses his bat after he hits a two run home run during the fifth inning against the National League in the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Boston Red Sox…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images We’re checking in on the biggest busts in baseball through the All-Star break. 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.230, 13 HRs, 37 RBIs) and 3B Nolan Arenado (.270, 8 HRs, 40 RBIs), St. Louis Cardinals The cornerstones and future Hall of Famers, with 15 All-Star appearances and 14 Gold Gloves between them,…
Jul 14, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third base Jordan Westburg (11) is safe at third as New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (95) fields the ball during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Cedric Mullins ripped a two-out, two-run double in the…
Nostalgic for a time before ubiquitous connectivity, a writer ditched his phone and relied instead on serendipity — and maps made by people he met along the way. Photographs and Text by Ben Buckland July 16, 2024 I hadn’t expected snow. But now it was blowing sideways, and the wind was strong enough that it…
