Sep 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (39) takes a throw at second base to record a force-out of Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez (26) during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Credit the Pittsburgh Pirates with a short memory. One day after being no-hit…
Sep 3, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will try to continue their dominance over Atlanta and derail the Braves’ playoff hopes when the…
Aug 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will get another shot to strengthen his case for the National League Cy Young Award when he opposes the…
Aug 30, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Samuel Aldegheri (66) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning in his major league debut at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images A pair of rookie pitchers making their second career starts face off when the Texas Rangers oppose the Los…
Aug 31, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) pitches the ball to running back Jamoni Jones (33) against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” will pulsate again through a bouncing sellout crowd Saturday before Virginia Tech plays its…
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images For the Florida Gators, the time for licking their wounds has passed. Following a humiliating home loss to its in-state rival,…
Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia celebrates after a touchdown during Saturday’s game between Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville , Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Vanderbilt hopes to build on an opening-week upset and turn that into a winning streak when it hosts Alcorn State in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday night. Quarterback Diego Pavia…
Aug 30, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images TCU looks to correct myriad mistakes and find its running game when it hosts Long Island University for its home opener on…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The WNBA has grown immensely over the last year, and the athlete responsible for breathing much-needed life into women’s basketball deserves recognition. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark deserves to win Rookie of the Year. Anything else is nonsensical. Last week, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was No. 1 on ESPN’s…
We’ll be watching the NFL this week and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has a stream-worthy opener in his old stomping grounds. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Five days of football and NFL games four of the next five nights begin with the Thursday night opener at Arrowhead Stadium. It’s banner night for the…
