Mets blow Game 2 lead to Brewers to set up decisive wild card finale
MILWAUKEE — Just as the Mets were preparing to “roll out the barrel” for their postgame celebration, tragedy struck in the bottom of the eighth inning. Phil Mayton came in to protect a one-run lead, and by the time he was ejected after three outs, the Brewers had hit two home runs that turned the […]
‘The Simpsons’ airs ‘series finale’ episode created by AI
Is “The Simpsons” over? The long-running animated comedy series confused viewers when it aired what it called a “series finale” during its Season 36 premiere on Sunday. The episode, titled “Bart's Birthday,” began with the animated version of Conan O'Brien, who used to write the show's scripts, hosting a celebration with some of the biggest […]
Start time of Mets-Braves series finale may be moved up due to hurricane
The Mets and Braves are scheduled to play at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at Truist Park in Atlanta in the final game of a key series between the NL East rivals, but the game time could change due to a possible hurricane approaching the area on Thursday. No decisions had been made about future series as […]
Caitlin Clark’s first season finale is most-attended WNBA game of all time, capping off historic season
Despite being one of the worst teams in the league this year, the Washington Mystics pulled off a stunt by drawing a record attendance for their scheduled season finale against the Indiana Fever. With Caitlin Clark and the Fever finishing their season on Thursday in Washington, D.C., the Mystics made the advantageous marketing decision to […]
‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?’: $10,000 Reward Announced After ‘Chimp Crazy’ Finale Leaves Viewers Horrified
Warning: This article contains spoilers for HBO's “Chimp Crazy.” PETA announced Tuesday that it was offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who could bring evidence that would help police seize chimpanzees from roadside zoos, private properties or pet trade premises. Viewers of “Chimpanzee Crazy” were horrified Sunday night as the series finale revealed just how […]
Scottie Scheffler’s cold-blooded shank in PGA Tour finale left golf fans thinking: “One of us”
ATLANTA — Golf can sometimes make even the best players in the world look foolish. Look no further than what happened to world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at the Tour Championship on Sunday. After landing in a greenside bunker on the par-4 eighth hole, which can be hit with a driver, Scheffler sank into the […]
Tour Championship: Round 4 tee times for FedEx Cup finale
Welcome to Playing Through's daily ritual, Golf Talk Today. With 18 holes remaining in the 2024 TOUR Championship, Scottie Scheffler remains firmly in the lead. Scheffler shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to move into a five-stroke lead at 26-under par. Collin Morikawa played alongside Scheffler and closed with a four-under 67. He's in second […]
Yankees ‘likely’ to get Anthony Rizzo back for Cardinals series finale
At least a few new faces are expected to join the clubhouse on Sunday, expanding the roster to 28 members, although one of them will not be on the Sept. 1 date. Manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals that Anthony Rizzo is finally on track to return from a fractured […]
Tour Championship: Round 3 tee times for FedEx Cup finale
Welcome to Playing Through's daily ritual, Golf Talk Today. There are two rounds left until the 2024 FedEx Cup winner is decided. The average score in the second round was 68.7, and there were eight rounds of 67 or better. East Lake played a little harder, but that wasn't a problem for Scottie Scheffler. On […]
Scottie Scheffler keeps pedal to medal but sees lead dwindle at PGA Tour finale
ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler set a PGA Tour “record” at the Tour Championship on Thursday, but he continued to hold down his status as the best player in the world the next day. But Scheffler saw his big lead shrink from seven to four after shooting a five-under 66, despite dominating East Lake off the […]