May 23, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images A team can never have too much starting pitching. Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and predecessor Terry Francona have said…
May 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres first base Gavin Sheets (30) rounds the bases after his home run in the first inning agains the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-Imagn Images Gavin Sheets crushed a two-run homer in the first inning to spark San Diego’s 24-hit attack, and the…
Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The last-place Connecticut Sun are hopeful a promising addition to the roster will make a difference when they host the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday….
May 4, 2025; McKinney, Texas, USA; Jhonattan Vegas prepares to putt on the second green during the final round of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE — Venezuela’s Jhonattan Vegas surged into the lead late in the first round of the PGA Championship, shooting a 7-under-par…
Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a three RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Too often since their 15-4 start, the San Diego Padres have been punchless offensively. They hope to turn things…
May 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini (left) stands on the court with forwards Janelle Salaun (center) and Stephanie Talbot (right) before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Golden State Valkyries hope to demonstrate that two halves are better…
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ace Bailey arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Confounding to some and confusing to others, the pre-draft position of top prospect Ace Bailey moved to the rear-view mirror as he prepares for professional basketball life with the…
Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) pumps his fist after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ was averaging one home run per month this season at the start of…
May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks on during the second half against the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Former UConn star Paige Bueckers returns to Connecticut on Tuesday night when her Dallas Wings visit the Sun in a battle of winless teams….
Flashbacks flooded Friday’s broadcast of Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, longtime rivals with decidedly polar pedigrees over the past quarter-century. Footage of former Knicks luminaries at courtside at Madison Square Garden is a constant no matter the stakes. As New York continued hobbling the defending…
