About 10 years ago, it seemed like Dabo Swinney was finally getting it. His Clemson teams had become the gold standard of the Atlantic Coast Conference, dominating the league and going toe-to-toe with Alabama. The Tigers won national championships over the Crimson Tide in 2016 and 2018 and played for a title the following year…
Aug 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola can become the all-time wins leader at Citizens Bank Park when he starts against the visiting Atlanta…
Jun 18, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) throws a pass against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second quarter at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Chad Kelly had no trouble shaking off the rust in his first outing of the season. The reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player of…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images It’s time for MLB teams to do one of a couple things with their expanded rosters. Teams in the playoff race go all-in to see where guys coming up from Triple-A can help either win a game or provide a rest day to a starter who needs it. For the…
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates while rounding third after hitting a solo home run at Chase Field on Aug. 31, 2024, in Phoenix. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman became the first trio in franchise history to open a game with three consecutive homers and Tommy Edman delivered a tiebreaking…
Aug 31, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) scores a run on New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (not pictured) RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Despite some inconsistencies in their performance at times,…
Aug 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Zach McKinstry (39) is tagged out at third by Boston Red Sox Nick Sogard (75) in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are on the outside looking in for an American League wild-card…
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) smiles as he runs the bases after hitting a homer in the 9th inning over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Brewers won 5-4. The Milwaukee Brewers are vying for the top record in the major leagues, thanks to…
Aug 31, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tags out Washington Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews (3) at second base during a stolen base attempts during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Chicago Cubs will look to complete a three-game sweep…
Aug 22, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports After trading lopsided victories, the Tampa Bay Rays and visiting San Diego Padres will face off in the rubber game of…
