White Sox snap 21-game losing streak with win over A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending an American League record-tying 21-game losing streak. Chicago lost 5-1 to the Athletics on Monday, tying its longest losing streak since the Baltimore Orioles lost 21 straight games in 1988. The […]
Team USA women’s basketball extended their almost unbelievable Olympics streak in win over Belgium
The last time the U.S. and Belgian women’s basketball teams met, in an Olympic qualifier in February, the game came down to the final possession, when Breanna Stewart scored a tap-in goal to give the U.S. an 81-79 victory. This time, it wasn’t quite as close. While Belgium closed to within five points in the […]
Mets’ bats go cold against Braves rookie as win streak ends at five
On a day when the Mets’ starting rotation was in doubt after Kodai Senga suffered a potentially season-ending calf injury, the Mets’ offense struggled against Atlanta at Citi Field. The Mets were dominated by Atlanta rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who struck out 11 batters and allowed just two hits in seven innings. The loss ended […]
Mets allow six homers in loss to Rockies as winning streak ends
Back in May and June, it would have been unthinkable to even think about the Mets reaching 50 wins by the All-Star break. The team ultimately fell one win short of that total after an 8-5 loss to the Rockies at Citi Field on Sunday ended a five-game home winning streak. Starting pitcher Jose Quintana […]
Mets keep rolling with another win over Rockies as streak reaches five
Converted starting pitcher Jose Butt has emerged as a game-changer for the Mets as a relief pitcher and a multi-inning weapon since returning from the minor leagues earlier this month. Butt and Dedniel Nunez continued to energize an inconsistent bullpen, recording the final 14 outs of the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Rockies on Saturday […]
Brandon Nimmo continues unbelievable hot streak after All-Star Game snub
Brandon Nimmo missed out on his first career All-Star selection, but the Mets’ in-form outfielder has been one of the best players in the National League for nearly a month now. Nimmo was in top form, smashing a bases-loaded double in the fifth inning to score the Mets’ first three runs and help them secure […]
Angel Reese keeps double-double streak alive despite injury scare
Sky rookie Angel Reese extended her record-breaking double-double streak to 15 straight games on Thursday, despite her team’s loss to the WNBA’s best Liberty. “I don’t know why the basketball gods keep blessing me. I don’t know how it happens. Tonight wasn’t a good night, but there’s always another day,” Reese said after finishing with […]
Angel Reese Keeps Her Historic Double-Double Streak Alive By The Skin Of Her Teeth, And Despite Her Atrocious Shooting
Angel is still rolling! (Technically) Angel ReeseChicago Sky superstar hater Caitlin Clark maintained her historic WNBA double-double streak in Thursday’s win over the New York Liberty, extending her streak to 15. To be precise, she finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds, barely catching a double-double. (Related: Embarrassing: Sky’s Angel Reese literally begs teammate for […]
Embarrassing: Sky’s Angel Reese Extends Her Double-Double Streak To 14 By Literally Begging Her Teammate For The Ball
What a weak way to extend such a historic winning streak… Chicago Sky Superstar Angel Reese By the end of Wednesday’s game, he had increased his double-double streak to 14. 78-69 While the win against the Atlanta Dream was nice, her record-breaking streak in the WNBA ended in thoroughly embarrassing fashion. Teammate’s block Marina MabryReese […]
Fin Baxter called into starting XV as England look to snap All Blacks’ 30-year streak | Rugby union
Harlequins prop Finn Baxter is in line to make his first start for England after being promoted from the bench to replace the injured Joe Marler against New Zealand on Saturday, with England needing a win to level the score between the two Test matches at a venue where the All Blacks have not lost […]