What a pro wants, what a pro needs is a Larry O’Brien Trophy — at least if that pro plays in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder squandered a chance to earn the coveted hardware Thursday night, plain and simple. While another title shot awaits in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, OKC…
Jun 20, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is congratulated by Maikel Garcia (11) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the against the against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images After wasting good pitching at the expense…
Jun 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Walter (60) walks to the dugout after retiring the side against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images No team in baseball has played better since May 24 than the Houston Astros, a stretch the club…
Jun 11, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin (27) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin managed to figure his way around the mound in Los Angeles once and will…
Jun 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) waits to bat against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images One manager who says he’s turned the page and another who is eager to read the next chapter will lead…
Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) watches as a two-run home run by Miami Marlins batter Nick Fortes leaves left field during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images When the visiting Texas Rangers meet the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon, one pitcher…
Jun 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; SL Benfica midfielder Leandro Barreiro (18) and defender Antonio Silva (4) in action against Auckland City FC forward Haris Zeb (27) during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images Leandro Barreiro scored in the 76th…
Jun 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a layup by Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Nneka Ogwumike racked up 25 points and 12 rebounds, Skylar Diggins netted 24 points, and…
Jun 20, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Nick Kurtz continued his power show with a two-run homer and Jeffrey Springs pitched 7 1/3 strong innings to…
Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 28th and 29th home runs of the season to help the…
