Jul 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during the Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Race. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images As NASCAR prepares to return to the streets of Chicago this weekend, the talk surrounding the race isn’t focused on the on-track action. Instead, fans, industry members and…
Efforts to fight global warming could suffer a setback next year when new rules reduce the number of electric cars that qualify for a federal tax credit. The credits, up to $7,500 a vehicle, have helped make electric cars more affordable, bringing the cost of some models below $30,000. Next year, for the first time,…
For nearly a decade, the American League Central Division seemed like a rec league in slow-pitch softball while the rest of the teams slugged it out for the competitive crown. Composed mostly of small- and mid-market clubs, the Central Division has consistently been overmatched against the top teams in the other two divisions. None of…
Jun 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Agustin Ramirez (50) celebrates with right fielder Jesus Sanchez (7) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Agustin Ramirez came within a triple of a cycle, Kyle Stowers…
May 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Jonathan India (6) scores against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of…
Jun 4, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) slides at home plate and scores against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but they are coming home on a roll after sweeping the…
May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Sounders FC defender Nouhou Tolo (5) clears the ball off the line against Houston Dynamo FC defender Obafemi Awodesu (24) in the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Albert Rusnak scored twice in the second half as the visiting Seattle Sounders defeated the…
Jun 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Clayton Kershaw is on the verge of adding another milestone to his Hall of Fame resume. Kershaw, 37, needs eight strikeouts to…
File this under things that are never going to happen. But if Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball owners so desired, they’d realize the standings are making the case there’s no need to bring the game to the brink of a sport-ruining work stoppage in 2027 and beyond by pushing for a salary cap in…
Ace Bailey talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Labels from prima donna to pariah are pushing doubt to the forefront and raising the likelihood teams could pass on Ace Bailey, the Rutgers small forward who had been considered a virtual lock to…
