Jul 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) reacts after getting an out during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Astros took a crucial first step toward the integration of three new members to their 26-man…
Aug 2, 2024; Paris, France; John Peers (AUS) celebrates with Matthew Ebden (AUS) after winning their semi-final doubles match against the United States during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles…
Jul 28, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States guard Kevin Durant (7) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrate after a play in the third quarter against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Edwards scored 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting and the United States…
Aug 3, 2024; Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France; Xander Schauffele hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole in the third round of men’s golf stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports GUYANCOURT, France — Defending champion Xander Schauffele of the United States remained on top…
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) throws against Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Right-hander Jack Flaherty has drawn an unfriendly foe for his first start with Los Angeles Dodgers as the National League West leaders continue their three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics…
Aug 2, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) on the field during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Pete Alonso is on a solid power streak at a time in which the New York Mets definitely…
Aug 2, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after a point against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (not pictured) in the bronze medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports The National Bank Open will be missing some big names as tennis stars Iga Swiatek,…
Aug 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Victor Robles (10, second from right) and left fielder Randy Arozarena (56, second from left) high-five designated hitter Justin Turner (2) following a grand-slam home run by Turner against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Arozarenam, Robles catcher Cal Raleigh (29)…
There are general managers who firmly believe the best moves are the ones you don’t make. For proof that method works, just look at how the St. Louis Cardinals passed on paying Albert Pujols for the watermelon rind of his career that the Los Angeles Angels shelled out for, then got a great bonus year…
Aug 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) dives safely into home for a run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports Sal Frelick had two hits and scored three times to help…
