Throughout the decade of the four-team College Football Playoff era, the Heisman Trophy race became increasingly predictable. The beginning of a new age for the sport could revitalize the season-long pursuit of football’s top honor, if Week 1 is any indicator. The most breathtaking individual performances from the first full Saturday of the 12-team Playoff…
Aug 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Miguel Vargas (20) is seen in the dugout after the team’s loss to the New York Mets at Guaranteed Rate Field. The team tied their franchise record for most losses in a season. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports The Baltimore Orioles have done enough…
Sep 1, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suárez (28) reacts in front of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman (25) after hitting an RBI double during the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports One day after taking their most lopsided loss of the season, the Los…
Sep 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) and relief pitcher Kaleb Ort (63) celebrate after the game against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Astros appear to be hitting their stride again as September starts and thoughts of the playoffs…
Aug 20, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) comes to the mound for a pitcher change against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The past week has been a roller-coaster ride for the Kansas City Royals, who moved…
Aug 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Baltimore Orioles are heading toward the playoffs as the calendar flips to September and the final four weeks of the…
Mar 3, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Caden Dana (91) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday will not be much older than many of the Little Leaguers who…
Aug 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Griffin Conine (56) rounds second on a triple in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Having taken the first step on his journey, Griffin Conine gets a chance to continue pursuit of his father’s…
Sep 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates with third base coach Gary Pettis (8) after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Yordan Alvarez produced the 21st multi-home run game of his…
Aug 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler looks over his putt on the 18th green during the first round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports ATLANTA — The inevitable became official Sunday afternoon at East Lake Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship and clinched the…
