Aug 4, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (47) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for some payback Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to open…
Aug 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Philadelphia Phillies hope left-hander Cristopher Sanchez can build on his latest outing when they meet the Atlanta Braves in…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images If Wednesday was challenging, it’s looking like hold-my-beer Thursday when it comes to the modest betting menu. The MLB starts early but doesn’t play a full slate; the WNBA only has one game on the calendar and we remain two days away from college football. Even European soccer isn’t a…
Aug 19, 2024; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) reacts after winning the Fire Keepers 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports It would have been difficult for most to envision just two years ago that Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing would be atop the standings in…
(File photo) Charley Hull tees off on the first hole during the opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship at the Tiburon Golf Club Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Naples, Fla. (Photo/Chris Tilley) Local fan favorite Charley Hull tapped in a birdie on the 18th hole and jumped to the top of the leaderboard…
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz talks to the team following the Kids Day at Kinnick scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr were suspended for one game for violations tied to the recruitment and transfer of a player, the…
March 30, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman (left) talks to Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell (1) after the match against Bay FC at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that will eliminate…
See you soon? September call-ups are right around the corner. For some teams, it’s a welcome boost for the final push into the postseason. For others—hello, Chicago White Sox—the roster expansion brings the next wave of a rebuild. Here are 10 prospects to know before Sept. 1: New York Mets RHP Brandon Sproat: Skyrocketing from…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The college football season arrives Saturday with Week 0, featuring the Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets squaring off in Ireland. Neither team likely has an athlete ready to break the tape in the Heisman Trophy race, college football’s annual award for the most outstanding player given out…
Aug 21, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) watches the flight of his home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Two consecutive victories in Oakland have moved Tampa Bay two games above .500 and 6 1/2…
