May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame…
May 1, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) throws out Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The weekend series between Texas and Detroit has featured a brotherly sideshow. Third basemen Josh Jung of the Rangers and Jace…
Jul 24, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images We got a taste of the 2025 NFL season with the Hall of Fame Game, but that was just the appetizer. A full menu of…
May 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong (60) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Hayden Birdsong began the season as a long reliever. The San Francisco Giants right-hander was so effective in that role,…
Jun 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Golden State Valkyries are expected to be without three key players when they host the Seattle Storm on Saturday night in the continuation…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…
May 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) and outfielder Victor Scott II (11) high five after a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals completed their most successful road trip of the season, winning seven of nine games…
After a motorbike ride down an empty road, my daughter and I found ourselves jumping off a high wooden platform into a deep lagoon with salt-white sand, healthy coral — and no one else around. As the Indian Ocean splashed, we swam, jumped again and laughed. We lost track of time. Maybe we were just…
Jun 7, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles were such huge disappointments that Brandon Hyde was fired in mid-May despite winning…
May 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) wears a bubble gum container on his head after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Astros capped a challenging stretch of 17 consecutive days of games…
