May 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin (6) in the dugout in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Athletics and Giants meet as Northern California — rather than Bay Area — rivals for the first time when the early-season surprises open…
May 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) reacts in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez (20) during the game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Slumping Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia was out of the starting lineup for the third straight day Sunday when…
Jul 16, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer answers questions from the media during the SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images In the summer of 2021, John Mateer committed to FCS program Central Arkansas since nobody anywhere viewed him as a major-college quarterback. A decommitment five…
Jun 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) points after he hits a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Rhys Hoskins, Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins homered and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for an 8-7 win…
For a pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is young. At 69, he’s seven years junior to his predecessor Francis when he became pope, and nine years to Benedict XVI before him. Still, the new pope is already older than many people are when they retire. And he is not simply adopting a new hobby. He is…
Jun 6, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) grabs his leg after a hit during the second half against the Toronto Argonauts at Percival-Molson stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be back behind center when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night. Bethel-Thompson, 37,…
May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles FC defender Marlon (5) celebrates a goal by midfielder Cengiz Ünder (22) against the Seattle Sounders during the first half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images Cengiz Under, Jeremy Ebobisse, Denis Bouanga and Yaw Yeboah scored as Los Angeles FC pulled away late to…
Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) in Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series championship series between the Texas Longhorns at Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Texas Tech won 4-3. Texas Tech star softball pitcher NiJaree Canady will make $1.2 million in a name,…
Jul 11, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images The New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants hope to put new toys from their impressive bullpens on display…
Jul 23, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) celebrates after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images On a random night of watching baseball, I noticed a jersey advertisement that was…
