A softball sits in the infield at Memorial Stadium in Port Huron on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Major League Baseball announced an investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League on Thursday. MLB did not provide specifics, but ESPN reported that it is purchasing an equity stake of “more than 20 percent” in the fledgling women’s…
“If you can’t beat ’em in the alley, you can’t beat ’em on the ice.” Conn Smythe, the original majority owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a builder of the NHL, made that statement — and it’s the basis of the title of his autobiography, published posthumously. Smythe’s mantra may appear politically incorrect in…
May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez (1) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians have survived their first major test of the season, which came in the form…
May 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) throws during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images As the San Francisco Giants and Miami Marlins open a three-game series in Florida, one team struggling on offense will meet another…
May 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) bats against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles each have witnessed just enough success to grasp their own possibilities in what otherwise has been a challenging…
May 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) grounds out during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images With a win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox moved one step closer to no…
May 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) congratulates St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) for hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers…
May 6, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals are hoping for a boost Friday from the expected mound return of right-hander Seth Lugo. It…
Oct 30, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates some points during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images When we buy a ticket to attend a concert or a sporting event or a movie or anything else performance-related, we’re looking for a…
May 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) looks on during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to find ways to help the Chicago Cubs, who will try for their fifth straight victory when they open a three-game series…
