PHOTO USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES Surprise squads near the top of the standings thanks to unforeseen hot starts. Surprise squads near the bottom of the standings, with legitimate questions whether they can turn their fortunes… We’re looking at you, Boston Bruins. Welcome to the opening month of the NHL season, when plenty of teams have…
Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) looks on during warmups prior to game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images We can tell it’s basketball season—Joel Embiid and Paul George are out with injuries. They may be newlyweds…
Sep 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates his single during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Many New Yorkers started dreading the news this week at the sight of New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a baseball…
Veteran pitcher Alex Cobb on the mound for the Cleveland Guardians. (Photo credit: David Richard, Imagn Images) Both American League Division Series are tied 1-1, and on Wednesday, both underdogs have the opportunity to close things out without going back to the homes of the higher seeds. If that happens again, Major League Baseball will…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Only one home team out of four was able to win Game 1 of baseball’s wild-card round on Tuesday. That means three road teams can complete a sweep in Wednesday’s Game 2s. The San Diego Padres were the only home team to thrive, and they will look to eliminate the…
Sep 14, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) pitches the ball against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images The race for first place in the National League West is heating up after the San Diego Padres clinched at least a wild-card…
