May 10, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) is ejected after arguing with home plate umpire Adrian Johnson in the sixth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli isn’t big on moral victories, but he was able…
May 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) hits a walk off home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Perhaps a walk-off win was just what the doctor ordered for the Boston Red Sox? After erasing a 6-2…
May 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Right-hander Zack Wheeler will try to win his third consecutive start on Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies attempt to clinch a rivalry series…
May 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jordan Spieth plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images With Rory McIlroy’s major championship drought put to rest, the questions of “Will he?” and “When?” may be focused more than ever on Jordan Spieth….
Jun 21, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Heliot Ramos (17) after hitting a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox and host San…
May 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes over Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings will clash for the second time in the opening week of the WNBA season on Wednesday…
Apr 26, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Elizabeth Szokol hits a tee shot on the first hole during the third round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Elizabeth Szokol birdied her first five holes and seven of her first nine en route to an 8-under 63 and a share of…
Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Dodgers have been dominant in Los Angeles this season, going 30-14, and they treated Coors Field in Denver like a second home…
May 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) drives to the basket while being defended by Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Last season, the New York Liberty won their first four games before enduring their…
In Ovid’s “Pygmalion” an artist creates an ivory sculpture of a woman so beautiful that he falls in love with it. He kisses his statue, adorns it with jewels and finery, and prays to Venus for a bride just like her. Venus answers his prayer. She grants the statue life, turning ivory to flesh. Pygmalion…
