The phrase “defending Super Bowl champions” is about as popular in Philadelphia right now as “Let’s go Mets,” “How ’bout dem Cowboys” or “Joel Embiid’s left knee.” “We’re not defending s—,” left tackle Jordan Mailata explained rather eloquently when the Eagles opened training camp last month. “I don’t like hearing (that).” We hear you, big…
Jun 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) during the fifth inning in the dug out against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers each have 60 victories, but the two division leaders have been heading in…
Jul 12, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Derrick Lewis (red gloves) fights Tallison Teixeira (blue gloves) in a heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Derrick Lewis has often said that he has no interest in a five-round title fight at this point in his career, but the…
Jun 27, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) celebrates after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies will look to continue their offensive renewal when they meet the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the second game…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the trophy. The San Diego Padres have the fire. The San Francisco Giants have renewed energy. Welcome to Hot California Summer, where passion and team loyalty already have sparked a brilliant energy that should cast a shadow long into the fall. Pinning down the best division in baseball before the…
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) strikes out to leave the bases loaded in the seventh inning of the MLB interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Twins won, 12-5. The Cincinnati Reds are feeling pretty…
For nearly a decade, the American League Central Division seemed like a rec league in slow-pitch softball while the rest of the teams slugged it out for the competitive crown. Composed mostly of small- and mid-market clubs, the Central Division has consistently been overmatched against the top teams in the other two divisions. None of…
May 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The last time the Tigers faced the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit’s unlikely postseason run ended. Now, the Tigers will get a look — their first of…
