Caitlin Clark’s impressive game not enough as Liberty rip Fever in home opener
It would have been nearly impossible for Liberty to erase Caitlin Clark’s influence for the second straight game. I’m Clark. This is what she does. During his four years at the University of Iowa and the following years in the WNBA, the No. 1 overall pick impacted and will continue to impact games with his […]
Chiefs favored over Ravens in Thursday opener
Commercial content, 21+. It’s only May, but gamblers are already looking forward to the first week of the NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are listed as a three-point selection by DraftKings heading into their Week 1 home game against the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL announced Monday that the Chiefs will open the season on […]
49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky boots football into water at Giants’ home opener
San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowski attended the Giants’ opening day celebration at Oracle Park. While it is customary for a special guest to throw out the first pitch at Major League Baseball games, Mishnowski opted for something he always does at NFL games: a football punt. Mishnowski then hit his ceremonial “first punt” over […]
Bizarre snowstorm showers over Pirates’ home opener vs Orioles at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener against the Baltimore Orioles suffered a bit of inclement weather Friday afternoon, but we’re not talking about rain. Just when PNC Park looked like a winter wonderland in the middle of spring, there was an all-out snowstorm on the Allegheny River. The sight was amazing because baseball is not supposed […]
Yankee Stadium felt like capital of baseball again during home opener
There were still enough kids in the stands that when the ball flew off Alex Verdugo’s bat into the gray late-afternoon sky, an expectant scream could be heard as it made its way to the outfield wall. I did. They then listen to their parents and learn the golden rules of flyballing in a baseball […]
Pirates home opener gets played in middle of wild April snowstorm
The old saying “April showers bring May flowers” doesn’t seem to hold true snow. But that’s what happened Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles at PNC Park, which was blessed with a snowstorm throughout play. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez prepares to pitch in the snow during the bottom […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto unveils NYC-themed cleats in ‘tough’ home opener
Juan Soto’s home debut at Yankee Stadium had a little bit of everything, except the offensive line. The Yankees’ rising star was greeted loudly in the right field seats by a sold-out Bronx crowd, then made his way to the right field stands in response to the Bleacher Creatures’ roll call, removed his hat and […]
MLB picks, odds, bets for home opener
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The Yankees will be looking to get their hot start back to the Bronx for Friday’s American League East opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. New York won the 2023 season series 7-6, […]
Yankees’ road trip success make for more special Bronx opener
The big ballpark in the Bronx will be cloudy, but only for now. Fifteen or 25 years from now, your memory will lie. Because that’s how it always is on opening day on the home baseball calendar. It can really rain during the home opener. Once in 1996, it snowed so much that it looked […]
Pete Alonso ‘happy to enjoy’ Mets’ opener as free agency looms
The Mets last opened the season at home in 2020. 2018 was the last time the Mets opened the season at home with fans in the stands. Friday was a strange history for Pete Alonso, who had never enjoyed an opening game in front of a packed Citi Field. Alonso first said he liked the […]