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…
Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; (from left) Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg and head coach Jason Kidd pose for a photo at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The NBA Draft is in the books, and University of Duke freshman star Cooper…
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) is tagged out on a steal attempt at second base by Miami Marlins ifielder Otto Lopez (6) at Chase Field on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The Miami Marlins will bring a season-long six-game winning streak into the final game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Jun 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers’ six-game homestand started with a loss but they can leave for the road on a five-game winning streak by beating…
Jun 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Sundays are all about the NFL in the fall, but in the summer, it’s baseball — or to be more precise,…
LAS VEGAS — From Ilia Topuria’s title-winning first-round knockout to Joshua Van’s instant classic win over Brandon Royval in a legendary flyweight title eliminator, even the most overconfident fantasy bookers couldn’t have expected UFC 317 to deliver the way it did. The timing was impeccable. As part of International Fight Week — where the UFC…
Jun 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27) greets third baseman Kevin Newman (10) after the final out of the ninth inning defeating the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images It has been more than two months since the Los Angeles Angels last enjoyed an…
Jun 19, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Tarik Skubal is a lock to make the All-Star Game for the second straight season. The Detroit Tigers left-hander will get another showcase Sunday night when…
Jun 27, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) high-fives second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) after scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox will attempt to end a season-high six-game losing streak…
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Simon Wang, with his mother, Willa, arrive to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Simon (Haoxi) Wang, the first player off the board in Round 2, was among the notable players selected during Day 2 of the 2025…
