PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Journeyman third baseman Gary Gaetti once said the feeling of being selected for the Midsummer Classic was “right up there with lobster.” Spoken like a two-time All-Star from landlocked Centralia, Ill. Consider the marvelous insight from “The Rat,” though. There’s always something savory for someone, somewhere—even during the handful of…
American League third baseman Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians (11) reacts during the 2024 Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports With the All-Star Game in the books, the second half of the season begins on Friday, making now the time to check out futures markets. There’s value…
Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) leans into the play against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Dee Delaney (30) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. credits: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports After a turbulent summer, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has formally requested…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Three things a man thinks he can do better than anyone: grill meat, drive a car and run a baseball team. So when you hear Mike from Marietta or Sammy from Schaumburg griping about the moves their Braves or Cubs made or didn’t make as the calendar advances later into…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The Open Championship started while you were sleeping and Royal Troon in Scotland hit snooze on low scores Thursday. With WNBA, MLS and MLB all idle on Thursday, we’re scanning bunkers and bogeys to come up with the best bets on today’s card. 152nd Open Championship Collin Morikawa tees off…
Jul 23, 2023; Hoylake, England, GBR; Brian Harman poses with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, beginning Thursday in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland, represents a pivotal point of the summer for the world of golf. It’s the final…
Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Florida head coach Billy Napier speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports On the hot seat entering his third season in Gainesville, Billy Napier insisted Wednesday that Florida’s rebuild is “on schedule to some degree.” The Gators went 6-7 with a Las Vegas Bowl loss…
Jul 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo (28) celebrates with midfielder Daniel Gazdag (10) after scoring a goal against the New England Revolution during the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Tai Baribo recorded his first career MLS hat trick and the Philadelphia Union halted a…
In a small apartment outside Madrid on Jan. 11, 2022, an argument over household chores turned violent when Lobna Hemid’s husband smashed a wooden shoe rack and used one of the broken pieces to beat her. Her screams were heard by neighbors. Their four children, ages 6 to 12, were also home. Ms. Hemid’s husband…
Jul 17, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder Federico Redondo (55) kicks the ball past Toronto FC midfielder Deybi Flores (20) during the first half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Federico Redondo scored his first and second MLS goals and assisted on another as short-handed Inter Miami posted…
