Feb 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) holds up three fingers during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images It’s a big day in the NBA. Why? Because we’ve got a Game 7 on deck between two…
May 17, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates after hitting a one run home run during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt made a request of the Seattle Mariners after a 4-1 loss…
May 17, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) follows through on a single against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The first two games of a hyped Subway Series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees…
May 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) delivers during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Two of the top home-run hitting teams in baseball have not disappointed in a pair of head-to-head matchups, with the host Los…
Feb 22, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) pitching during the first inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves at Lee Health Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Chris Tilley-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to ace right-hander Freddy Peralta to try to halt the visiting Minnesota Twins’ 13-game winning…
When it came to the Detroit Tigers, seeing was disbelieving — at least in the eyes of the oddsmakers and sports bettors. Detroit’s stunning rally to grab an American League wild-card spot and then eliminate Houston in the playoffs last year seemed like a mirage. A typical All-Star player made more than the combined salaries…
When quarterback Brock Purdy was clearing out his locker in January after the San Francisco 49ers missed the NFL playoffs, he was asked about his upcoming contract talks. “I want to get it done quick,” Purdy said. “I’m not the kind of guy that wants to have any kind of drama associated with anything.” Purdy…
May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Justin Verlander will be seeking to end a career-worst winless streak to open a season when he faces one of…
May 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies Interim Manager Warren Schaeffer (34) looks on prior the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Colorado interim manager Warren Schaeffer had a game — and a celebration — that he will never forget Saturday. The shaving cream on his face…
May 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) hits a walk off home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Rafael Devers’ leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Boston Red Sox come back…
