Aug 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Rays are about to open a nine-game homestand that figures to play a key role in their quest for…
Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller appears ready to dominate again entering Friday night’s opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto…
Aug 7, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) rounds the bases past third base coach Tony Beasley (27) after Semien hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers spent their off day celebrating…
Aug 3, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres bring a five-game winning streak, the longest current burst in the majors, into Friday night’s opener of a…
Aug 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals aim to continue their power surge on Friday when they resume their I-70 Series…
On New Year’s Day, a Telegram user in Portugal posted an ominous message that the wait was over. This was the year to stop the “Population Replacement” — a conspiracy theory that immigrants of color are taking over. On New Year’s Day, a Telegram user in Portugal posted an ominous message that the wait was…
Aug 8, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Two teams that experienced power surges on the road will square off when the visiting Cincinnati Reds and National…
Aug 4, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) reacts to his strikeout in a game against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves were surging a week ago after posting six wins in seven games and adding 2021…
Jul 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies have answered a six-game losing streak with four victories in five games. Philadelphia will look to keep the run…
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….
