Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close at press conference at the Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Maybe they haven’t played three times this season like Southern California and UCLA, but familiarity between Bruins coach Cori Close and UConn is as thick as Florida humidity. Close traces her…
Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks with players during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images It had been a foregone conclusion for a while, yet the Rockets had reason to rejoice. With their 143-105 home victory over the Utah…
Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts in front of Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings (25) after his home run during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images After a long first week on the road, the Colorado Rockies finally get to host…
Apr 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) scores a goal against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the overtime at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images Essentially, the Detroit Red Wings are in playoff mode now because they can’t afford many more losses — if…
Mar 31, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images A betting win that doesn’t involve any sweating throughout the duration is the best…
Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) throws in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Jose Soriano will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., in…
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the eleventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Juan Soto can expect a warm reaction at Citi Field when he finally plays his first home game as a…
Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo (right) talks with Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Tuomas Iisalo hasn’t had the easiest start to an NBA coaching career. Iisalo took over as interim coach for the Memphis…
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he’s Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images With three years remaining on a four-year contract signed 13 months ago, Kirk Cousins is guaranteed nothing in Atlanta in 2025. Well, other than the $27.5 million Falcons owner Arthur Blank owes for the upcoming season under the terms of that pact. Blank…
Shutting down Zion Williamson for the rest of the regular season was elementary for the New Orleans Pelicans, as natural as their “NOP” team abbreviation during broadcasts. Deciding how to proceed with the injury-plagued former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, however, seems anything but easy. Various injuries—the latest a back contusion—will limit Williamson to…