Nov 29, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) checks Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images And Then There Were Four Now that we’ve seen the all-too-familiar Toronto Maple Leafs vanquished in a Game 7 and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler knew the issue would come up eventually, but the newly minted winner of the PGA Championship found himself answering questions on Sunday evening about non-conforming…
May 18, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds are riding high as they prepare to open a three-game series against the Pirates in…
May 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (34) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Alex Cora won’t manage the Boston Red Sox on Monday, when they open a three-game series against the visiting New York Mets. Cora will take…
May 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs, who have some of the most passionate and patient fans in all of sports, haven’t won a postseason game…
May 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) steals second base against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images After a sluggish start through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Rays will act fast to change their direction when…
May 18, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images In the span of a week, the Seattle Mariners have experienced their lowest and highest points of the season. But it appears they’re…
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) hits a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of their game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, May 18, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to build on their most recent offensive showing when they open a three-game series at home…
May 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) singles during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images It is common for any team to look to bounce back from a loss. The Minnesota Twins know the feeling, although it might be…
