Mets sweep Red Sox behind stellar bullpen, defense for seventh straight win
The Mets' starting pitchers really showed their strength in the second half of the season, leading the team at times with an offense that was one of the best in the major leagues. The bullpen hasn't gotten much attention, but it's constantly evolving, at times frustrating and at other times, and yet it looked just […]
How Trump’s marijuana legalization support could win him key swing states
Donald Trump shocked political commentators last week when he appeared to change his position on marijuana legalization. But it could be a political bonanza. A new poll finds that voters in the “blue wall” states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania could be influenced by President Trump's “green” views on marijuana. Polls show that Americans broadly […]
David Peterson dominates again with 11 strikeout gem in Mets’ win
There are plenty of reasons why the Mets still have a chance to make the playoffs, even though Senga Kodai has only started once this season. Prior to Tuesday's 7-2 win over Boston, president of baseball operations David Stearns praised the depth of the starting rotation. And no one on the pitching staff has been […]
Democrats surge to convention ratings win over Republicans
A new presidential candidate, a slew of celebrities and slick programming helped propel Democrats and Vice President Kamala … source
Twins’ Trevor Larnach hits line drive home run, drills fan in the face in win over Tampa Bay
Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach hit a deep ball to right field in a recent game that had an unexpected result. The home run ball hit a fan in the face, causing a nosebleed, and the fan appeared to lose consciousness after being hit by a baseball during the bottom of the second inning of […]
Giants need to send message with Week 1 win
The Giants were booed early and criticized frequently in their Sunday night home opener last September. Brian Daboll said this after a brutal 40-0 loss to the Cowboys early in his second season: “There's a lot of criticism going around, but I intend to be at the forefront of it.” And Sterling Sheppard said, “One […]
Emma Navarro advances to US Open semifinals with straight-set win
Emma Navarro had the upper hand. Paula Badosa was miserable. And in a battle between New York-born players on Tuesday, Navarro emerged victorious after a tense U.S. Open quarterfinal win, 6-2, 7-5. Emma Navarro celebrates after defeating Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on September 3, 2024. AP Navarro held on to […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor backs up ‘MVP’ chants in win over Red Sox
The Mets' MVP candidate did nothing to deter voters as the team returned to Queens to begin a crucial homestand. With the Citi Field crowd chanting “MVP” on Monday night, Francisco Lindor answered by reaching base three times, scoring on a Brandon Nimmo double in the third inning and then recording an RBI of his […]
Lincoln Riley’s signature USC win comes with one glaring improvement
It was only Week 1. It was a non-conference game. it doesn't matter. It was Lincoln Riley's biggest win since his highly anticipated arrival at USC. It was the most important win. It was an uncharacteristically flawless performance for the Trojans. Let's face it, USC didn't beat a national championship-contender in Las Vegas on Sunday. […]
Populist-Right AfD Win State for First Time
Right-wing and populist parties have decimated traditional left-wing parties in two German state elections, even though a “software error” supposedly altered the initial official results in one state, snatching two seats from the right. The right-wing populist, anti-mass immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) won its first state election in the east German state of Thuringia […]