Hey — it’s better than taking relief in Rae’s Creek. Rose has always struck me as an unassuming, down-to-earth guy, from my days starting to follow golf as a youngster to when I watched his behind-the-scenes segments in Season 2 of “Full Swing.” Other golfers are fiery. They scowl. Rose pretends to get brain freeze…
Apr 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) walks off the field after a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds will welcome back a key component to their rotation on Saturday evening when they…
Mar 6, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) pitches against the against the New York Mets in the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Houston Astros manager Joe Espada expresses an unwavering confidence in his club, particularly when performances don’t match grand expectations or past…
Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) throws the ball against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images While the Chicago Cubs have been carving up their schedule in the early part of the season, games against the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Apr 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) celebrates with the bench after his goal in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Vancouver Canucks will be trying to salvage some pride from a roller-coaster season as they begin their…
Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Corbin Burnes will take the mound Saturday, still trying to earn his first win since signing a six-year, $210 million free agent deal…
Apr 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) walks off the field after a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images Finally, we get a break. The funny thing about rain-shortened games is they could eliminate various bets…
Apr 11, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a 2-run home run with a torpedo bat against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Seattle Mariners received a shipment of this season’s biggest fad, the “torpedo” bats, and some players tried…
Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks off the field after field after an injury during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images On Friday afternoon, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is uncertain for the…
Few players in the NBA can shut down Anthony Edwards. Unfortunately for Edwards, he’s one of them. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ All-Star guard showed once again this week that he can be his own worst enemy. Edwards drew his 18th technical foul of the season during the first half of Friday’s 117–91 win over the Brooklyn…