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 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall again. They’ll need to win Game 6…
May 11, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Reign defender Lauren Barnes (3) kicks the ball across the field in the second half of the game against the Houston Dash at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Levin-Imagn Images After storms rolled through Kentucky on Friday night, Racing Louisville and Seattle Reign postponed their scheduled match to…
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…
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 Rafael Devers’ leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Boston Red Sox come back…
Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Tied for the best record in the major leagues, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play host for a three-game…
It can be hard to fully accept Scottie Scheffler’s status when you realize he’s never won the U.S. Open and his recent win at the PGA Championship is just his third major. Something tells me Scheffler has undergone the same self-examination. Scheffler is definitely the favorite at Oakmont this week as he chases that first…
Jun 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The injury-depleted Houston Astros continued their surge up the American League standings over the weekend, setting up an intriguing six-game homestand that begins…
Neanderthals were morning people, a new study suggests. And some humans today who like getting up early might credit genes they inherited from their Neanderthal ancestors. The new study compared DNA in living humans with genetic material retrieved from Neanderthal fossils. It turns out that Neanderthals carried some of the same clock-related genetic variants as…
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler knew the issue would come up eventually, but the newly minted winner of the PGA Championship found himself answering questions on Sunday evening about non-conforming…
