PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The WNBA has grown immensely over the last year, and the athlete responsible for breathing much-needed life into women’s basketball deserves recognition. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark deserves to win Rookie of the Year. Anything else is nonsensical. Last week, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was No. 1 on ESPN’s…
Sep 1, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suárez (28) reacts in front of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman (25) after hitting an RBI double during the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports One day after taking their most lopsided loss of the season, the Los…
Aug 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler looks over his putt on the 18th green during the first round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports ATLANTA — The inevitable became official Sunday afternoon at East Lake Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship and clinched the…
Jul 26, 2024; Blaine, Minnesota, USA; Akshay Bhatia hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Although he has put together an impressive 2024 season on the PGA Tour, Akshay Bhatia isn’t completely satisfied heading into this week’s Wyndham…
Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates (30) pitches against the American League in the first inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Skenes capped a remarkable 53-week run as a professional on…
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…
Apr 26, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (48) crouches on the mound before leaving the game during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Rockies have waited more than 14 months for German Marquez to return from Tommy John…
Someone on X was posting MLB teams’ all-time lineups this spring. When discussing the Pittsburgh Pirates, he listed the starting nine and said, “Bad day to be a baseball.” Sure would be. Picture being a pitcher and facing the likes of Bonds, Clemente, Kiner, Stargell, Parker and Honus Wagner. Imagine the scouting report: “Throw your…
Jun 25, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports Seth Lugo will make another audition to be the American League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game when the Kansas City Royals…
James will be 40 next summer. Like many NBA stars today, he loves giving himself the player option. Now, his NBA future is truly year-to-year. James agreed to this maximum contract after the Lakers failed to add a third superstar to their roster, something that he, along with fellow star Anthony Davis, pressured the team…
