Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) shoots the puck as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries…
Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Lonnie Walker IV (16) controls the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Give Lonnie Walker IV credit for repeatedly looking for a positive in an otherwise negative season for the Philadelphia 76ers. With losses…
Jan 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) keeps the ball from Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images As the Utah Jazz extended their franchise record for losses in a season to 62 at Indiana on Friday,…
Apr 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defends Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Bulls know they will be playing beyond the regular season, but making sure all the pieces are clicking is an essential task…
Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) tags out San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) at third base during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga threw 7 1/3 quality innings and Justin Turner delivered the go-ahead RBI single on Friday…
Shutting down Zion Williamson for the rest of the regular season was elementary for the New Orleans Pelicans, as natural as their “NOP” team abbreviation during broadcasts. Deciding how to proceed with the injury-plagued former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, however, seems anything but easy. Various injuries—the latest a back contusion—will limit Williamson to…
Mar 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Kyle Tucker will get a third and final look this season at what might already be his favorite ballpark Wednesday afternoon when…
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer did not have an entirely pleasant stay at “The White Lotus.” Mr. Tapia de Veer, a 51-year-old composer who was born in Chile, joined a video call on Monday from his home in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, a gong the size of a beach ball visible over his right shoulder….
Mar 18, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (37) and catcher Adley Rutschman (35) talk at the end of the top of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images An uptick in offense will be one of the first orders…
Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) controls the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The rejuvenated Philadelphia Flyers wrap up a three-game homestand on Monday night when the Nashville Predators pay a visit. The Flyers (30-36-9,…
