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…
Jul 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Things have been “really cool” for Brandon Nimmo of late. The New York Mets left fielder has two grand slams in…
No. 5 overall draft pick Ace Bailey is playing a little bit of hardball with the Utah Jazz, and there is nothing wrong with that. Utah decided to draft Bailey despite the talented Rutgers guard declining a private workout with the team. Famously, Bailey wanted to end up on the Washington Wizards or the Brooklyn…
Jun 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates after scoring on a grand slam by Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana (not pictured) during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians already have been assured of a losing…
Jun 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The Tuesday MLB card is loaded with 15 games on display and plenty of home run props to choose…
May 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) is greeted by third base coach Eric Martins (3) after hitting a two run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Jacob Wilson set his eyes on the field at…
May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the second period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Edmonton Oilers get their shot…
Jun 23, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) greeted by catcher Chandler Tromp (41) after pitching eight full innings against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles will carry a modicum of confidence with them when they play the Texas Rangers…
May 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) walks off the field after getting pulled from the game against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images The Minnesota Twins will turn to a familiar face to try to patch their injury-riddled…
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (2) tags out San Francisco Giants base runner Dominic Smith (7) at Chase Field on June 30, 2025. Alek Thomas had three hits and scored twice, including the go-ahead run on a Geraldo Perdomo single in the seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-2 in…
