Of course it is: Joel Embiid vs. France. It had to be. Clearly upset that America has stuck them with Snoop Dogg in the stands instead of Taylor Swift and denied them the opportunity to drool over Caitlin Clark, French basketball fans have vented their frustration on their favorite Cameroonian for the past two weeks….
Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports For the NASCAR Cup Series, it’s time to get back to work. Following the teams’ two-weekend hiatus because of the Olympics, the sport’s top stock-car drivers…
Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States power forward Breanna Stewart (10) shoots against Germany in the first half in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Breanna Stewart scored 16 points to lead the United States to an 85-64…
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Aug 6, 2024; Decines-Charpieu, France; Sophia Smith of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Germany in a women’s football semifinal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Lyon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nir Elias/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports Brazilian legend Marta was 18…
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris watches the action on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Paris Olympics are winding down, with gold medals still to be won. One team heavily favored to win one is the United…
Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States centre Brittney Griner (15) celebrates with teammates after defeating Germany in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — When she was in a Russian penal colony, Brittney Griner was not sure…
Ten years ago, there was a serious debate going on as to who would have the better MLB career—Jurickson Profar or Oscar Taveras. Profar made the Texas Rangers’ roster at 19 years old and was thought by some to be the best prospect at that time. Others opted for Taveras, a smooth-swinging lefty outfielder who…
Aug 8, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates in the dugout on a two run home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Pete Alonso hasn’t ruled out reaching the 40-homer plateau this season, which is…
Aug 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Jack Flaherty returned home when he landed with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline last month. That move…
Aug 2, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Mark Canha (16) high fives teammates after the victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants will have an opportunity to trot out their newest player in front of the home fans,…
