Jul 18, 2025; Portrush, IRL; Rory McIlroy on the first hole during the second round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Golfers are sometimes described as magicians, but Rory McIlroy even surprised himself when he appeared to turn one golf ball into two during the third round of the…
Jul 12, 2025; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) speaks to fans before the start of Cup Practice at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images Practice and Busch Light Pole Qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway was canceled due to inclement…
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart sits for an interview during The Collective’s WNBA All-Star VIP party on Friday, July 18, 2025, at The Bemberg in Indianapolis. Wasserman’s The Collective hosted the party in partnership with USA TODAY Studio IX and Ally. The adversarial collective bargaining negotiations between the WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players…
Jul 19, 2025; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch raises the winner’s trophy in victory lane after winning the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Lest anyone doubt the all-around natural racing talent of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch, the rookie claimed a series best fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series…
Jul 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo (25) celebrates with outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) after scoring in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images The Arizona Diamondbacks opened a critical series against the St. Louis Cardinals without All-Star second baseman Ketel…
Jul 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) reacts from second on a ground rule double in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies took a big step toward winning their first home series of the season on…
Jul 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) throws to first for the out against Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers started the second half like they ended the first, with a victory….
Jul 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images It might come as a surprise that Cal Raleigh isn’t the Seattle Mariners’ leading home-run hitter in the…
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, is set to put a bow on his career at UFC 318 in his hometown of New Orleans on Saturday night. He’ll take on one of his career-defining rivals, Max Holloway, for the third time in the headlining bout, capping a pay-per-view…
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The much-anticipated retirement fight for Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier goes down Saturday night in New Orleans. While the main event won’t start until the early…
