Olympians in spotlight as Aces battle Liberty

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…

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Richmond’s future in spotlight as Cup Series action resumes

Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports For the NASCAR Cup Series, it’s time to get back to work. Following the teams’ two-weekend hiatus because of the Olympics, the sport’s top stock-car drivers…

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A’s relief corps in spotlight vs. Angels

May 11, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics reliever Austin Adams (29) reacts after delivering a pitch during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports The Oakland Athletics would much prefer to have All-Star closer Mason Miller available at the back of their bullpen. But if…

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WNBA Players Are in the Skims Spotlight

The branding of the W.N.B.A. as the hottest league in any game continues apace, as does the growing convergence of fashion and sports. The latest step in the relationship: a Skims ad campaign released just ahead of the start of the women’s basketball season and featuring the rookie Cameron Brink, the newly retired three-time W.N.B.A….

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