Two months out from kickoff of the 2025 college football season, a conference that was dead for all intents and purposes now commands the headlines. And the Pac-12 has three-plus decades of Texas flirtation to thank for the league’s comeback. The conference’s long-rumored and finally confirmed invitation to Texas State makes the Pac-8.5 ahead of…
May 17, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) throws to the plate during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images The series opener against the host Houston Astros on Thursday resulted in a loss for the Mariners as a team, but…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, meet the biggest stage in the NBA. Biggest stage in the NBA, meet Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This will be the first time you two get together, but it almost certainly won’t be the last. The NBA Finals will tip off Thursday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers. The matchup pits…
Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites as they play host to…
A custom gaming keyboard backlit with red LED lights waits for tactile input before Manual took on Boone County in a Rocket League match, which was streamed on YouTube on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The top four seeds — Miami Heretics, Atlanta FaZe, OpTic Texas and Los Angeles Thieves — all posted victories on Friday…
Jun 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) greeted by catcher Chandler Tromp (41) after pitching eight full innings against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles will carry a modicum of confidence with them when they play the Texas Rangers…
Jul 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images Say this much for San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. When he snaps a slump, he doesn’t…
Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) pitches in the first inning against the Royals during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025. Two teams hoping to get back to the .500 mark before the All-Star break will square off Friday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series with the Los…
Buffalo’s Max Scherzer pitches in the first inning at Polar Park June 18. The long wait is over for Toronto Blue Jays fans. After spending three months on the injured list with right thumb inflammation, Max Scherzer will return to action Wednesday night against the Guardians in Cleveland. Scherzer (0-0, 6.00 ERA) has made only…
May 10, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) battles in front of Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (33) during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images Reilly Smith scored his second goal of…
