Dutch men win gold over France in 3×3 basketball

Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Netherlands player Worthy de Jong (54) and Arvin Slagter (44) celebrate after defeating Lithuania in the men’s 3×3 basketball semifinal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 1. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — The Netherlands won gold in the men’s 3×3 basketball by edging…

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Olympic Women’s Golf Competition: Preview, Best Bets

Jun 20, 2024; Sammamish, Washington, USA; Nelly Korda hits the ball from the fifteenth hole fairway during the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports When it comes to the field for the Olympic Women’s Golf Competition, it seems there’s Nelly Korda, a massive gap, then…

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With offense clicking, Twins open series vs. Cubs

Aug 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor Richards (32) and catcher Christian Vazquez (8) celebrate the win over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports A pair of confident teams meet at Wrigley Field for the first of three games on Monday, as the Chicago…

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Royals send red-hot Brady Singer to face Red Sox

Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer (51) throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals look for right-hander Brady Singer to continue his second-half success as they open a three-game series against the…

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Baltimore Orioles Aren’t Bulletproof, It Might Not Matter

You couldn’t blame major league executives for being jealous of Mike Elias at this year’s trade deadline.  The Baltimore Orioles’ general manager had everything an executive could want at one of the most pivotal times of the season. His team was a legitimate championship contender. His young players were blossoming into future superstars. And perhaps…

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