For all the whining, by any objective measure, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been a successful tournament. The competition averaged nearly 40,000 fans per match and, in the process, showed that Europe still doesn’t have a total monopoly on engrossing club football. At the same time, the exceptional play of sides like Paris…
Jul 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws the ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs have been beset by pitching injuries this season, with Jameson Taillon the latest starter to land on the injured list. Fortunately,…
Jun 14, 2025; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; FC Dallas celebrates after a goal by FC Dallas midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half against the Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images FC Dallas will lean on their home-pitch advantage to build on a three-match unbeaten streak when they…
Jun 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins (73) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday….
May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Sunday’s Viva Mexico 250 in Mexico City means a few road-course standouts should be antsy to make the long trip south and…
Jun 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Ryan Ritter (8) loses his helmet as he runs the bases on a triple in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies finally found a groove more than two months into the season…
May 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Willi Castro (50) celebrates with first baseman Ty France (13) after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Minnesota’s Ty France helped make sure his first trip back in the Pacific…
May 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Houston Astros remain coy regarding the availability of slugger Yordan Alvarez, who resides on the 15-day injured list and missed his…
May 11, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals are the hottest team in the National League — just as the Kansas City Royals are mired in another…
