MLB Third Basemen Don’t Hit for Power Anymore: Epidemic on Display During MLB Playoffs Game 1
On a night when the baseball playoffs put fans to sleep—literally in Atlanta, where their beloved Braves played until almost 11 p.m. and still never scored—we search for run-producing answers. Start the postseason basically five minutes after the regular season…
Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring) hurt in first practice
Apr 3, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Memphis Grizzlies standout Jaren Jackson Jr. injured his hamstring on…
One final look at a historic regular season
Sep 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The baseball calendar could not have been…
Purdue fires offensive coordinator Graham Harrell
Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Arhmad Branch (6) talks to Purdue Boilermakers offensive coordinator Graham Harrell Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, during Purdue football practice at Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue head coach Ryan Walters needed just three…
Nobody Wants To Play the San Diego Padres in the MLB Playoffs
One hundred games into a 162-game season, the San Diego Padres were 50-50. They were getting ready to burp away another year of the primes of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, not to mention the outlier season of Jurickson…
Report: Georgia’s Mykel Williams a game-time decision at Alabama
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Defensive lineman Mykel Williams will be a game-time…
Lars Nootbaar helps Cardinals rally past Giants
Sep 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) scores on a single by Nolan Arenado as San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (65) watches the action during the first inning at Oracle Park….
Detroit Tigers Playoff Run is MLB’s Biggest Surprise in 2024
Sep 25, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Pérez (46) hits an RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The motto, “Be like the Royals,”…
Division titles secured, Astros, Guardians aim for strong finish
Sep 14, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians and the Houston Astros…
ATP roundup: Hubert Hurkacz advances in opening round in Tokyo
Aug 16, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Hubert Hurkacz of Poland returns a shot during his match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy on day five of the Cincinnati Open. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz slammed 17 aces en…