Jul 13, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker (70) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Well, the first weekend of the Olympics was certainly an interesting one, with the polarizing opening ceremony, the Canadian soccer drone scandal, and frustrating timing of ads on the NBC/Peacock broadcasts (missing an entire minute of a 14-minute rugby sevens game is unacceptable, folks). I wanted to suggest Australia at…
Jul 28, 2024; Paris, France; Rafael Nadal (ESP) returns a ball against Maximo Gonzales (ARG) and Andres Molteni (ARG) 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 — Spain’s Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to the city…
Jun 21, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Jon Rahm of Legion XIII takes his second shot at the 18th fairway at The Grove. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Jon Rahm won his first LIV Golf title on Sunday when teammate Tyrrell Hatton missed a 6-foot par putt on No. 18 that could have forced a…
Jul 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan (77) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports James Outman, Gavin Lux and Teoscar Hernandez homered in support of rookie River Ryan, who excelled in his second career start…
Jul 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws to first base during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Cedric Mullins capped a six-run third inning with a two-run double and Ryan Mountcastle drove in four…
Jul 21, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) reacts after striking out against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Christopher…
Jul 25, 2024; Nice, France; Mallory Swanson of United States celebrates scoring a goal with Sophia Smith against Zambia in a women’s Group B match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Allianz Riviera. Mandatory Credit: Raquel Cunha/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports PARIS — The U.S. women’s national team carried on their good form…
Jul 27, 2024; Nanterre, France; Torri Huske (USA) in the women’s 100-meter butterfly semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Leon Marchand carried the expectations of a nation on the strongest of shoulders as he stormed to gold in the 400-meter…
Jul 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) throws to first base after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Joshua Palacios (77) at second during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run single to highlight a four-run tenth inning and the Pittsburgh…
