The U.S. women’s national basketball team arrives in Paris, France, seeking an eighth consecutive gold medal, and there’s little reason to think the Americans won’t achieve that. Some fans might’ve been worried about Team USA’s chances of continuing its gold medal streak after losing 117-109 to the WNBA All-Stars in an exhibition game on July…
Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League pitcher Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals (67) pitches in the seventh inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through baseball season, and it was all commemorated with…
Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League outfielder Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox (16) tosses his bat after he hits a two run home run during the fifth inning against the National League in the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Boston Red Sox…
Jul 11, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 All-Star Game isn’t short on storylines. From Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. returning to his hometown under the…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images As the All-Star break arrives, we’re looking at the players leading their respective races for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. There are surprises in nearly every race, with the exception of National League MVP, where the frontrunners are obvious and two of baseball’s…
Jul 10, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Shota Imanaga threw six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs prevailed in a showdown featuring All-Star pitchers, defeating the host Baltimore Orioles…
Jun 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Potential All-Star Game combatants will have a rare face-to-face when Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants go for a second consecutive…
Jun 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs suddenly have things going their way again, and they will look to build on their recent momentum in…
Jul 6, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The full rosters for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game were revealed Sunday. The Philadelphia Phillies will send a major league-high and franchise-record seven players…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images A pair of reserves at third base have already been chosen to join the American League All-Star team in Texas next week, but there’s another choice with a strong argument and living quarters nearby. Josh Smith is batting over .300 the past two months and ranks in the top 30…
