Padres seek to avoid stumbling vs. Rockies again

Jul 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) runs to second on an RBI double in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Back in May, the San Diego Padres welcomed the Colorado Rockies to town after taking a…

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Bucs make LT Tristan Wirfs NFL’s highest-paid OL

Dec 10, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) celebrates after a victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports General manager Jason Licht put the money where his mouth is, making Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs the highest-paid offensive lineman in…

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D-backs face Pirates playing up to ‘expectation’

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) swings at a pitch July 26, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Arizona Diamondbacks would like to see their scintillating play in July carry over into August when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winners in 17 of 25 games last month,…

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Andy Murray’s career ends in Olympic doubles defeat

Jul 28, 2024; Paris, France; Andy Murray (GBR) plays against Taro Daniel (JPN) and Kei Nishikori (JPN) in the men’s tennis doubles first round during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Andy Murray’s illustrious career finally came to an end as he and…

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Winners and Losers of 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The beauty of the MLB trade deadline is that while deals are often judged at face value, some take years to fully appreciate. When the Los Angeles Dodgers landed right-hander Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner at the 2021 deadline, the early reviews glowed. But that deal did not end…

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