PHOTO USA Today Sports Images From opposite coasts and in dueling leagues comes a baseball clash that represents the best of the best and potentially the most vulnerable, all at once. The best divisions in baseball this season have been the American League East and the National League West, with as many as three possible…
Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) and guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrate in the first half against the LA Sparks Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Paris Games may be over but Saturday’s contest between the Las Vegas Aces and the visiting New York…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Every football coach feels pressure to win. The degree of pressure can vary depending on the circumstances. Some feel a need to win this season because they’re multi-years into a rebuilding project that is behind schedule. Some feel a need to win this season because they had an unexpectedly bad…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images It’s that day when Pittsburgh Pirates’ baseball is a must-watch: Paul Skenes Day. The dominant right-hander, worthy of another million-dollar bonus just for making the Pirates relevant again, will be trying to mow down the Seattle Mariners’ hitters. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves have eight losses in their past 12 games….
Nov 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Fans react during the League of Legends World Championships between T1 and DRX at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports OpTic Gaming, whose players captured the Call of Duty League Championship last month, opened play in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare III event at…
Aug 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) throws to first base for a force out against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports When the Seattle Mariners ventured east to start a nine-game road trip, their offense must have…
Aug 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (37) reacts after hitting a double during the eighth inning to complete the cycle against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies are showing glimpses of the team that ran roughshod over their opponents during…
Aug 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (78) throws to the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Simeon Woods Richardson has hit a roadblock in his bid for his fourth win of the season. The Minnesota Twins rookie gets…
Aug 15, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) looks on in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports After playing one of their worst series of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals begin…
Aug 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets began turning around their season with a dramatic win over the Miami Marlins on June 13. Two…
