Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, and the Seattle Storm disrupted what might be the last home game of Diana Taurasi’s 20-year career by defeating the Phoenix Mercury 89-70 on Thursday night. Taurasi managed nine points…
Diana Taurasi wraps up what might be her last home game after a remarkable 20-year career
Diana Taurasi stood in the center of the court where she achieved championships and set records during her incredible career in women’s basketball. She tried to speak, but the fans in Phoenix quickly interrupted her.…
McLaren and Lando Norris aim to challenge Red Bull at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix
McLaren is currently ahead of Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructors’ standings, and now Lando Norris is looking to challenge Max Verstappen for the driver’s title. Oscar Piastri’s victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix…
Joel Embiid has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $193 million with the Philadelphia 76ers
Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. With his…
With Tua sidelined, the Miami Dolphins are shifting their attention to Skylar Thompson as quarterback for their upcoming game against the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks
Having played alongside Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa for the past two seasons, Seattle center Connor Williams found it hard to watch what happened to him. He would prefer to see Tagovailoa playing on Sunday when the…
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young expressed his shock upon finding out he had been benched, acknowledging that he needs to improve
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young shared that he was taken aback when head coach Dave Canales informed him he had been benched, and he took responsibility for the team’s poor performance. “It was not something…
The Detroit Lions have enjoyed a lot of success against the Arizona Cardinals lately, but this current Arizona team appears to be much improved
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are looking for a much-needed win after last week’s tough loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Historically, the Arizona Cardinals have often provided that chance. The Lions (1-1) will…
The Tennessee Titans are looking to prevent their worst beginning since 2009, while the Green Bay Packers are optimistic about having Jordan Love return as their quarterback
Brian Callahan has witnessed winless starts turn into winning seasons in the NFL, so the new Tennessee coach is reminding his Titans that the long season allows time to correct mistakes. They need to respond…
The rising New Orleans Saints are looking to regain their home-field edge as they face off against the struggling Philadelphia Eagles
Saints quarterback Derek Carr is looking forward to experiencing the Superdome in a fresh way this Sunday. The Superdome, which will host its eighth Super Bowl this February, has not had the same excitement and…
Key players are sidelined for both teams due to injuries ahead of the latest clash in the Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers rivalry
The Rams-49ers rivalry has leaned heavily in favor of San Francisco in recent years, but the games remain exciting to watch. Both teams usually have rosters full of NFL stars, even if the 49ers often…
The 2-0 Buffalo Bills are on a winning streak, while the 0-2 Jacksonville Jaguars are struggling as they prepare for their Monday night game
Von Miller is focused on keeping things relaxed in Buffalo, urging his Bills teammates not to get too confident despite their surprising 2-0 start. “We just need to stick to playing, not to mood,” the…
After two games, the New York Giants’ offensive line has demonstrated noticeable progress
The New York Giants appear to have found an offensive line that can perform well this season. After a rough start in their opening loss to Minnesota—where Daniel Jones was sacked five times and the…
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley will not play against the New England Patriots due to a toe injury
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley will miss the game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night because of a toe injury. Mosley hurt his right big toe during the first half of the…
Revived Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to keep their perfect record against the struggling Denver Broncos
Baker Mayfield is not always perfect, but he is getting results for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The three-time defending NFC South champions are having a strong start again, with Mayfield leading the team. The 29-year-old…
The undefeated Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings have both been applying significant pressure on opposing quarterbacks
The Minnesota Vikings decided to let Danielle Hunter go as a free agent this year, choosing not to pay the high price for a player who had become one of their top pass rushers. Hunter…
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was fined $14,000 by the NFL for his touchdown celebration that was inspired by Michael Jackson
Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been fined $14,000 by the NFL for a touchdown celebration where he copied a famous dance move by Michael Jackson, according to a source familiar with the situation. This person…
All-Pro tight end George Kittle is the newest San Francisco 49ers star to land on the injury report
The San Francisco 49ers might be missing another important offensive player this week as All-Pro tight end George Kittle sat out practice due to a sore hamstring. The team has already lost All-Pro running back…
New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers makes a triumphant return, receiving loud cheers in his first home game since suffering an Achilles tendon injury last year
There was no American flag this time for Aaron Rodgers, but the New York Jets quarterback received a loud cheer as he ran onto the field at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers was back at home and…
Los Angeles Rams wide receivers recognize the teamwork required to fill the gaps left by the injuries to Kupp and Nacua
Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have been the main targets in the Rams’ passing game. In their last 20 games, including playoffs, they accounted for 53% of the team’s receiving yards, 46% of the catches,…
Aaron Rodgers shines in his first home game since his injury, guiding the New York Jets to a 24-3 victory against the New England Patriots
Aaron Rodgers was in complete control during a fantastic homecoming performance that kept the New York Jets fans cheering and chanting. This time, Rodgers walked off the field healthy and with a win. The star…
After making strides on the road, Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns are back at home to take on the winless New York Giants
Deshaun Watson walked off the field after a tough home opener two weeks ago, covering his head with a towel as if trying to hide. Now, he feels a bit less embarrassed. A much better…
New England Patriots coach remains uncertain about the starting quarterback after Brissett was benched and Maye made his NFL debut
Jacoby Brissett faced constant pressure from the New York Jets’ aggressive defense all night. Then the Patriots’ veteran quarterback was replaced by rookie Drake Maye, who made his NFL debut late in a disappointing 24-3…
Safety Elijah Molden has swiftly adapted to the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense
The Los Angeles Chargers acquired Elijah Molden because of his ability to play multiple positions in the secondary. They also found out that he learns quickly. After just seven practices with the Chargers, Molden started at…
Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson aim to establish themselves as the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears face each other
Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson are in similar situations. Both left college early with a reputation as strong-armed quarterbacks who can make big plays. They were drafted by teams looking for stability in a position…
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette’s season comes to an end due to a broken finger, just one game after returning from a calf injury
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will finish his season on the injured list due to a broken right middle finger, after just one game back from a calf injury that kept him out for…
Anthony Santander’s walk-off home run secures a 5-3 victory for the Baltimore Orioles against the San Francisco Giants
Anthony Santander hit a two-run homer to win the game with two outs in the ninth inning, marking his 42nd home run of the season. This helped the Baltimore Orioles get closer to making the…
Olson hit two home runs, and Sale secured his league-leading 18th win as the Atlanta Braves dominated the Cincinnati Reds with a score of 15-3
Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, and Chris Sale earned his major league-leading 18th win as the Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday. The Braves became the first team in…
The Cleveland Guardians secured their spot in the AL playoffs with a dramatic walk-off victory, defeating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in 10 innings
Andrés Giménez hit a single in the 10th inning to bring home José Ramírez from second base, helping the Cleveland Guardians secure a playoff spot in an exciting game against the Minnesota Twins, winning 3-2…
Gausman throws five hitless innings, and Guerrero homers twice, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-0 victory over the Texas Rangers
Kevin Gausman pitched five hitless innings before leaving the game due to tightness in his lower back. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two solo home runs afterward, helping the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Texas Rangers…
Logan Gilbert hits 200 strikeouts as the Seattle Mariners keep their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 victory against the New York Yankees
Logan Gilbert pitched into the sixth inning, giving up two runs and reaching 200 strikeouts for the season. J.P. Crawford contributed with an important two-out RBI single during Seattle’s three-run first inning, leading the Mariners…
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Gausman was aware he was pitching a no-hitter when he exited after five innings, despite dealing with back spasms
When Kevin Gausman left the mound after five no-hit innings and mentioned he had thrown his last pitch, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was trying to be careful about how he brought up the…
Cleveland Guardians are advancing an unexpected season into the playoffs and will have the opportunity to break their World Series title drought
Drenched in Champagne and beer, manager Stephen Vogt stood proudly in the clubhouse, holding up a fake jeweled championship belt like a victorious boxer. Cleveland is now set to compete for a real championship in…
Shohei Ohtani hit three home runs and drove in 10 runs, making him the first player ever to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season
Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first player ever in major league baseball to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. He accomplished this by hitting three home runs…
Littell gave up just one hit in seven innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-0 victory over Boston the Red Sox
Zack Littell pitched seven innings and allowed just one hit as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night. Littell (8-9) made his team-leading 28th start in his first full…
Grandal and Gonzales drove in the eighth inning, helping Pittsburgh Pittsburgh secure a 3-2 victory over St. Louis Cardinals
Yasmani Grandal hit a home run, and Nick Gonzales brought in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on…
The New York Mets scored 10 runs in three consecutive games, preventing the Philadelphia Phillies from clinching a playoff spot with a 10-6 victory
Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Francisco Alvarez all hit home runs off Taijuan Walker, helping the New York Mets score 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season…
Pfaadt matches an Arizona record by striking out seven batters in a row during the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers
Brandon Pfaadt matched an Arizona franchise record by striking out seven batters in a row, showcasing his strong performance as the Diamondbacks improved their playoff chances with a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on…
For the first time in their 63-year history, the New York Mets have scored ten or more runs in three consecutive games
Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and the 2024 New York Mets achieved something the Darryl Strawberry teams of the 1980s and all previous teams could not: scoring double-digit runs in three straight games. Alonso, Nimmo, Mark…
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their 12th consecutive playoff spot during a memorable night for Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to the playoffs again, continuing a fall tradition. They secured their 12th straight postseason spot on Thursday with a 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. On that same night,…
Jon Singleton’s two-run double in the eighth inning helped the Houston Astros secure a 3-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels
Jon Singleton’s two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning helped the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday night. The score was tied 1-1 when Ryan Miller (0-1) walked Yordan…
Cody Bellinger drives in three runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals
Seiya Suzuki hit a home run, and Cody Bellinger drove in three runs as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Thursday night, avoiding elimination from the postseason. Joey Gallo hit a three-run…
No. 20 Cyclones are set to face Arkansas State, as Matt Campbell nears the record for most wins in school history
Matt Campbell has taken 20th-ranked Iowa State to new levels during his time as head coach, and he is close to becoming the program’s winningest coach. If the Cyclones (2-0) win against Arkansas State (2-1)…
No. 22 Nebraska welcomes No. 24 Illinois in a Big Ten opener featuring two undefeated teams
Let the real games start. That’s the mindset of coach Matt Rhule as No. 22 Nebraska prepares to face No. 24 Illinois on Friday night. “Now the season starts; this is our first Big Ten…
No. 21 Clemson and NC State are both looking to move past their early-season losses as they begin their ACC competition
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said he won’t let one tough loss to Tennessee define his team’s season. He sounds a lot like Clemson’s coach, Dabo Swinney, after the Tigers faced a heavy defeat against…
No. 7 Missouri, coming off a victory against Boston College, begins its SEC schedule with a matchup against Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt and Missouri both experienced wake-up calls last week, but they were very different. The Commodores faced a tough loss when Georgia State scored a last-minute touchdown, which stopped them from starting the season 3-0…
Quarterback Kyle McCord is off to a strong start for undefeated Syracuse following his transfer from Ohio State
After Kyle McCord threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns in his first game for Syracuse, first-time head coach Fran Brown thought about sending a bottle of champagne to Ohio State coach Ryan Day. If…
Kyle Okposo Ends 17-Year NHL Career with Stanley Cup Triumph as Florida Panthers Champion
Kyle Okposo, the veteran NHL player who concluded his 17-season career as a Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers, announced his retirement on Thursday. Okposo’s career, which began when he was drafted by the…
The improved USF has caught the eye of No. 8 Miami after nearly upsetting 4th-ranked Alabama two weeks ago
Alex Golesh sees the importance of the opportunity ahead, even if he doesn’t want to state the obvious. No. 8 Miami is the next test in Golesh’s effort to make USF football relevant again, and…
Following a week of rest, No. 3 Ohio State is set to take on Marshall at the Horseshoe
No. 3 Ohio State had an unusually early bye last week during a schedule that has already seen the Buckeyes outscore their opponents 108-6. The Buckeyes fell from No. 2 to No. 3 in the…
Elko isn’t revealing whether Reed or Weigman will be the starting quarterback for No. 25 Texas A&M in their game against Bowling Green
Marcel Reed performed well in his first college start, leading No. 25 Texas A&M to a victory over Florida with three touchdowns. Coach Mike Elko did not specify whether Reed will start again this week…