Jul 25, 2024; Paris, France; USA basketball players Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant talk to the media during a press conference. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — The original “Dream Team” set the gold standard for Olympic basketball. But today’s American stars face a tougher test in Paris, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry…
Making it to the Olympics is a costly venture for American athletes. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Being an Olympic athlete in the U.S. is not only physically arduous, but financially costly. A recent report revealed 26.5 percent of high-performance American athletes earn less than $15,000 a year, according to “Passing the…
Jul 10, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres look to complete a three-game sweep when they visit the Washington Nationals in a Thursday matinee….
A general view of crowds waiting for the Olympic torch during festivities at L’hotel de Ville on Bastille Day ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — The focus on gender equity at the Paris Olympics is the latest win in a terrific run of progress for women’s sports,…
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt during the final round of the LIV Golf Tournament at The Grove Sunday, June 23, 2024 in College Grove. Bryson DeChambeau said he learned more from missing the cut at The Open Championship than he did at the season’s first three majors. The Crushers GC captain,…
Jul 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) and second baseman Otto Lopez (61) celebrate a victory over the Baltimore Orioles at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Marlins’ quest for a second-half turnaround might come in small increments. Winning multiple games in a row…
Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) singles during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers aim to match their season-high winning streak of five games on Thursday afternoon when they bid to record a four-game…
Jul 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Guardians just might be back on track following an extended rough stretch. And they have possibly cooled off the…
Jul 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (45) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Taj Bradley aims to win his fifth consecutive decision for the Tampa Bay Rays in the decisive contest of a three-game…
Jul 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The last time the Atlanta Braves visited Queens, they earned a decisive series win to send the New York Mets into a tailspin…
