The San Francisco Bay Area may not be the first region that comes to mind when considering the future of college football. But as programs restructure to reflect a newly defined era of professionalism in the sport, it’s Cal and Stanford that may best illustrate where the game is headed. At Stanford, the shift began…
Jul 5, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (11) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images For most of the season, hitting with runners in scoring position has been dreadful for…
Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal’s quest for a second straight American League Cy Young Award continues Sunday, when Detroit wraps up a three-game series…
Mar 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring a three point basket and recording 50,000 career NBA points against the against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Grilling burgers and bratwurst was already high on…
Jun 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) celebrates with Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) after making a shot against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images At 16-2, the Minnesota Lynx are playing with calmness and confidence — and not a…
Jul 5, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) hits a single against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Willy Adames received a seven-year, $182 million contract in the offseason to join the San Francisco Giants, but his bat was missing…
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) hits a ball in the third inning against the Royals during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025. Arizona’s Corbin Carroll was 0-for-5 in his return Saturday after missing more than two weeks with a fractured left wrist, but the Diamondbacks will need his contributions to…
Milwaukee Brewers’ pitcher Brandon Woodruff during a rehabilitation start, following shoulder surgery in November 2023, with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is set to make his return to the…
Jun 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) rounds third base before scoring in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres will start in the All-Star Game this month, representing the Detroit Tigers. Jose…
Jul 3, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot during her match against Maria Sakkari of Greece on day four at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images No. 23 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6…
