Ed Kranepool, who was the longest-serving player in New York Mets history and a member of the Miracle Mets who won the 1969 World Series, passed away on Sunday. He was 79. The team announced…
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn will not be playing against the Blue Jays due to a back injury
New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn won’t pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays this series due to a sore lower back, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday. Blackburn was expected to return from the 15-day…
New York Yankees put LeMahieu on the injured list due to a persistent hip problem and bring up top prospect Jasson Domínguez
The New York Yankees put DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of an ongoing hip problem and brought up top prospect Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. LeMahieu went on the IL…
As the Chicago White Sox near the end of a tough season, GM Chris Getz is focusing on planning for the future
White Sox general manager Chris Getz is focusing on improving the team’s international operations. He is also working on hiring a new manager and highlighting some of the team’s top prospects. As the White Sox…
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes records 9 strikeouts, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins
Paul Skenes struck out nine batters in six strong innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night. The 22-year-old Skenes (10-2) gave up just one run on six hits,…
Martinez gets 17 consecutive batters out as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Atlanta Braves 1-0
Nick Martinez pitched seven innings, giving up only two hits, while Ty France hit a double that drove in the only run, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on…
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo falls short of a perfect game, giving up a hit with two outs remaining in the 7th inning
On Monday night, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo, who throws with his left hand, retired the first 20 batters he faced. However, with two outs in the seventh inning, Andrew Benintendi from the Chicago White…
Clemens hit an RBI single in the 9th inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays
Kody Clemens hit a single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning after Tampa Bay had tied the game in the top of the inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a…
The New York Mets came from behind to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, securing their 10th victory
Tyrone Taylor scored the tying run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and then Eddy Alvarez, another pinch-runner, dashed home on a passed ball as the New York Mets came from behind to…
Wells hit a go-ahead three-run home run and drove in four runs, leading the New York Yankees to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to put the Yankees ahead and added an RBI double in the eighth, leading New York to a 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals…
Detmers delivers 6 solid innings, while Drury and Kavadas both hit home runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeat the struggling Minnesota Twins 6-2
Reid Detmers pitched six strong innings, and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas hit home runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 win over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Detmers (4-6)…
Refsnyder and O’Neill each hit two home runs as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 12-3
Rob Refsnyder hit two home runs among his four hits and drove in a career-high five runs, while Tyler O’Neill also hit two homers, as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 12-3 on…
Cantillo secures his first major league victory as the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 5-3
Joey Cantillo pitched seven excellent innings to earn his first major league win, and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night. Cantillo was close to a perfect game until Andrew…
Harry Kane is about to achieve his 100th appearance for England. One star player remains a source of inspiration for him
Harry Kane was inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo when he first started playing soccer and is now using the Portugal star as a source of motivation nearly 20 years later. “Just watching Ronaldo score his 901st…
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is missing the game against Liberty due to an ankle injury
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will not be playing against the New York Liberty on Sunday due to an ankle injury. Wilson has not missed a game since August 3, 2019, and has only…
Colorado’s struggling offensive line is once again highlighted as Nebraska records 6 sacks
Colorado’s offensive line now has five new starters, 11 newcomers, and a new position coach, but the blocking hasn’t improved. This was clear in the Buffaloes’ 28-10 defeat at Nebraska on Saturday night. The Cornhuskers…
The sheriff’s department reports that former Clemson receiver Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro
Former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department. The department stated that deputies found the 26-year-old Overton after responding to…
Aaron Rodgers is set to return to the field for the New York Jets in their game against the San Francisco 49ers
Aaron Rodgers will return to play for the New York Jets one year after his much-anticipated debut with the team was cut short after just four plays. Rodgers is scheduled to start the season opener…
The New England Patriots secured a victory in Jerod Mayo’s first game as head coach, overcoming the error-prone Cincinnati Bengals 16-10
Jacoby Brissett didn’t need to have an extraordinary game in his first start for the Patriots. The experienced quarterback had Rhamondre Stevenson to help run the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals, who didn’t put up…
Darnold throws 2 touchdown passes, and Van Ginkel makes a spectacular 1-handed interception return for a score, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a comfortable 28-6 victory over the New York Giants
Sam Darnold had one of those standout games at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans had hoped to see regularly when he was drafted No. 3 overall in 2018. Six years later, now playing…
Fields replaces Wilson, while Boswell scores 6 field goals to guide the Pittsburgh Steelers to an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons
With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell’s impressive kicking performance took center stage in the season opener. Boswell made six field goals, including three from more than 50 yards, providing all of Pittsburgh’s points…
Jason Sanders kicks a 52-yard field goal as time runs out, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 20-17 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars
For the Miami Dolphins, the day was filled with confusion but ended on a high note. Jason Sanders kicked a 52-yard field goal as time ran out, giving the Dolphins a 20-17 win over the…
Josh Allen tossed two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as the Buffalo Bills came back to secure a 34-28 victory against the Arizona Cardinals
Despite all the changes the Buffalo Bills made to their wide receiver and defense positions this offseason, one key element remained the same: quarterback Josh Allen. When the Bills, who have won the AFC East…
Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints deliver a dominating 47-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Klint Kubiak’s first game as the play-caller
Derek Carr and the Saints’ new offense quickly found their rhythm, scoring a touchdown on their very first drive and putting up 30 points in the first half alone. New Orleans’ defense also had a…
Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon team up to guide the Houston Texans to a 29-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in their season opener
The Houston Texans made a big effort in the offseason to give C.J. Stroud more help. It’s already showing results. Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes, and Joe Mixon rushed for 159 yards and added…
Caleb Williams struggles in his debut but is saved by the Chicago Bears’ defense in a 24-17 victory against the Tennessee Titans
Caleb Williams didn’t have the debut he might have hoped for, but his defense came through for him. Tyrique Stevenson made a big play by returning an interception 43 yards for a touchdown, helping the…
Before their season opener, the Atlanta Falcons wore T-shirts to pay tribute to the victims of a school shooting
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheem Morris wore T-shirts from Apalachee High School during their warmups before the season opener on Sunday to honor the victims of a tragic shooting. Last week,…
The Jacksonville Jaguars falter in the second half, with a crucial fumble contributing to their 20-17 defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins
With a 10-point lead, playing away from home, late in the third quarter, and driving deep into the opponent’s territory, everything seemed to be going well for the Jaguars. All they needed to do was…
Tom Brady experiences an uncomfortable start as he shifts from the football field to the TV booth
Fox Sports is spending $375 million to bring Tom Brady into the broadcast booth, and the network wants everyone to notice his arrival. The seven-time Super Bowl champion made his debut as an NFL analyst…
Caleb Williams appeared like a rookie quarterback in his first NFL game, but he managed to come out with a win
In his first NFL game with the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams played like a rookie quarterback. But he managed to win. Williams threw for only 93 yards on Sunday, and Chicago’s offense had a tough…
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing problems that extend beyond Ja’Marr Chase’s contract dispute, as their season opener was a letdown
Ja’Marr Chase’s holdout and limited practice time were not the only problems for the Cincinnati Bengals in their disappointing season opener. Chase played on Sunday against the New England Patriots after many wondered if he…
Anthony Richardson demonstrates a powerful arm but struggles with consistency in the Indianapolis Colts’ 29-27 defeat to the Houston Texans
Quarterback Anthony Richardson demonstrated on Sunday why the Indianapolis Colts chose him, showing he has one of the strongest arms in the NFL. However, Richardson also realized there was room for improvement. Even though Richardson…
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones gets booed in his return game after an ACL injury
After spending over nine months recovering from ACL surgery, Daniel Jones didn’t have the ideal comeback for the New York Giants in their season opener. The quarterback faced boos from the crowd. Jones, picked sixth…
A season full of anticipation starts off poorly for the Atlanta Falcons
A season full of hope started badly for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins had a rough debut, not showing the performance expected from a $180 million quarterback. Even though Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, it…
J.K. Dobbins runs for 135 yards as the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 in Jim Harbaugh’s first game as coach
J.K. Dobbins had some of his best college performances against Jim Harbaugh. On Sunday, Dobbins helped give Harbaugh a win in his return to coaching in the NFL. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards on 10…
Kenneth Walker III ignites a Seahawks comeback as Seattle Seattle defeats Denver Broncos 26-20 in Mike Macdonald’s first game as head coach
The first two plays of Mike Macdonald’s career as a head coach started with his quarterback getting sacked and then throwing an interception while being hit. “Started just like we wanted to start. Drew it…
Carolina Panthers’ offseason adjustments lead to another disappointing performance as Bryce Young faces more challenges
The Carolina Panthers fired coach Frank Reich last year after his tough first season, then changed their general manager and worked on improving their team during the offseason. Their first game of 2024 showed little…
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals got off to a strong start but ended up falling short in their season opener, losing 34-28 to the Buffalo Bills
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals were unable to keep their strong start to the season going. They couldn’t pull off a “Hail Murray” this time to win against the Bills. “I felt like we…
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominate the Washington Commanders 37-20, ruining Jayden Daniels’ first game
Baker Mayfield clearly leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and a strong defense also play key roles in their success. On Sunday, Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, leading…
Dak Prescott guides the Dallas Cowboys to a 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in their season opener following his new 4-year contract
Dak Prescott barely had a chance to enjoy his record-breaking NFL contract before realizing it came with its own set of challenges. His Cowboys teammates were quick to let him know their expectations. “They’re expecting…
Antonio Pierce justifies his choice to punt in Los Angeles Chargers territory late in the Las Vegas Raiders’ opener
The Las Vegas Raiders were behind by six points with just over seven minutes left when they faced a fourth-and-1 situation on the Los Angeles Chargers’ side of midfield. Shouldn’t they go for it? Coach…
Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, displays moments of brilliance in his debut with the Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels showed promise in his debut with Washington, but the Commanders’ defense, which was the worst in the NFL last year, struggled again in their 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.…
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix displays potential despite facing challenges in the season opener against the Seahawks
Bo Nix didn’t have a flawless start, but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton saw a lot of potential in his rookie quarterback’s NFL debut. Nix, who was the 12th pick in the draft, ended up…
Deshaun Watson struggles in his first game back after surgery, as the Cleveland Browns are defeated 33-17 by the Dallas Cowboys
Lying face down on the grass, Deshaun Watson couldn’t watch another pass drift out of bounds. Everything about his return on Sunday seemed off. Watson looked uncomfortable from the beginning in his first game since…
Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime secures a 26-20 victory for the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Rams
The Detroit Lions began the season by defeating the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, combining strong running plays with crucial passes, similar to their strategy in the NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard…
Matthew Stafford falls short in Detroit, missing another opportunity to guide the Los Angeles Rams to a victory over the Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks while he was with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday night, he almost added another comeback against them. “There was a lot of adversity that we had to overcome,” Rams…
Joey Logano clinches victory in the NASCAR playoff opener at Atlanta, securing a spot in the second round
One of the first things Joey Logano mentioned after winning the NASCAR playoff opener was that this time of year is his favorite. In his first ten playoff appearances, Logano usually made it through the…
Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are set to return to the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation
Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, both multiple-time Cy Young Award winners, are ready to return to the Texas Rangers’ starting rotation after finishing their rehab assignments, manager Bruce Bochy announced on Sunday. “Jacob is set…
Jonny DeLuca hit a home run to lead the Tampa Rays to a 2-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles
Zack Littell and four relievers combined for a five-hit shutout, Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Sunday. Littell and Corbin Burnes were in…
Jared Jones records 9 strikeouts as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Washington Nationals 7-3
Jared Jones had a strong performance, striking out nine batters in seven innings, as the Pittsburgh Pirates won 7-3 against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, splitting the four-game series. Jones (6-7) gave up two runs…