Travis d’Arnaud puts dent in Mets’ playoff hopes with walk-off homer in Braves’ win
ATLANTA — Former Met Travis d'Arnaud hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves maintained their postseason momentum with a 2-1 victory over the playoff-bound Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Reynaldo López came off the disabled list and pitched strongly for six innings for the Braves, who moved one […]
Brewers prove to Mets they would be tough playoff opponent
MILWAUKEE — It's unclear whether the Mets will play in October, but this weekend started with the club getting a good look at how the team will play in October. Brewers run. They are aggressors and wait for other people's mistakes. They play defense. They generate leads and retain leads. On Friday night, the Brewers […]
Giancarlo Stanton looks in playoff form during Yankees’ clincher
The final month of the regular season was pretty bad for Giancarlo Stanton. Starting Thursday, he was 9-for-56 with just one home run in his past 16 games. But with October approaching and Stanton's success in the postseason, there was reason to believe he could depart soon. And on Thursday night, Stanton led the way […]
What’s next for Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston after Fever playoff elimination vs. Sun?
uncasville, connecticut — Head coach Christy Sides sat at the podium immediately after the loss to the Indiana Fever and had one clear message. For Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and the rest of the Fever, the loss in Game 2 was nothing to be ashamed of. Her young team gave up everything during its second […]
Caitlin Clark reports Connecticut Sun fan to security in Fever playoff game
It looks like a Connecticut Sun fan has crossed the line against Caitlin Clark. Clark, the unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year and Fever's box office guru, notified the referees about the presence of fans at Mohegan Sun Arena during the first quarter of Game 2 against the Sun on Wednesday night. Caitlin Clark alerted […]
Caitlin Clark’s rookie season comes to end with Fever playoff loss
Caitlin Clark's first WNBA season is over. The Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 87-81 on Wednesday night in a thrilling Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Clark finished with a game-high 25 points on 10-of-23 shooting to go along with nine assists and six rebounds. Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark […]
Miller Moss’ unexpected journey could lead USC to the College Football Playoff
Replacing the No. 1 overall pick in your class is a daunting task, especially when that No. 1 overall pick is Caleb Williams, the Heisman Trophy winner and former USC quarterback who was just selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft. Well, that's the situation USC quarterback Miller Moss […]
Padres turn triple play to end game, clinch playoff berth: ‘It’s shocking’
The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff berth in the most dramatic fashion possible on Tuesday night. The Padres were playing the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the ninth and having already added a run to pull within two, when Miguel Rojas came up to bat and […]
Nestor Cortes headed for MRI on elbow in sudden Yankees playoff worry
Manager Aaron Boone has said multiple times in recent days that the Yankees are as good and healthy heading into October as they have been this season. There's no need to rush. Nestor Cortes was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left elbow Wednesday morning, just hours before he was scheduled to start against […]
Padres clinch playoff berth with game-ending triple play
LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado started the game-winning triple play and the San Diego Padres clinched a spot in the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer to open a winning streak for the Padres, who have clinched at least […]