The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is returning in 2025 after a 12-year hiatus, and it is an undeniable victory for fans of the game. The NHUPC was one of the most iconic and widely watched poker events during the height of the poker boom, airing annually on NBC from 2005 through 2013. At a time…
The phrase “defending Super Bowl champions” is about as popular in Philadelphia right now as “Let’s go Mets,” “How ’bout dem Cowboys” or “Joel Embiid’s left knee.” “We’re not defending s—,” left tackle Jordan Mailata explained rather eloquently when the Eagles opened training camp last month. “I don’t like hearing (that).” We hear you, big…
Aug 2, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Ketel Marte, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll each hit solo homers as the Arizona Diamondbacks registered…
Aug 2, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) collides with Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the third quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Aces don’t have much time to set aside the worst home loss in WNBA…
Aug 2, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone poses after winning the women’s 400m in 48.90 during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the 400 meters at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, successfully defending her win in the…
Jul 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (54) reacts after the final out in the ninth inning in a win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies closer Seth Halvorsen threw just five pitches in the top of the ninth inning before leaving…
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on from the dugout in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The Dodgers won 5-4. The Los Angeles Dodgers received a boost…
Jun 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) reacts following the final out of the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Right-hander Lucas Giolito will get the start on the mound when the Boston Red Sox attempt to sweep a three-game…
Aug 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Kansas City Royals right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) runs to the dugout during the fifth inning in their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images After reaping an immediate reward from a trade-deadline deal, the Kansas City Royals are positioned Saturday…
Jul 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts after pitching six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t in the postseason hunt, but they do have a reason for optimism every fifth day when Paul Skenes takes the…
