May 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Corbin Burnes fanned 10 in six innings, Gabriel Moreno had three hits and scored three runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the Colorado Rockies’ misery with…
May 3, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers have struggled mightily on the road while the Tampa Bay Rays simply can’t get it right at home. The…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not pulling his weight, or maybe it’s the long season, although perhaps motivation has yet to reach its pinnacle. Gilgeous-Alexander himself is suggesting it. He is looking for more from himself as the Oklahoma City Thunder progress through the playoffs. Consider it a warning for the rest of the NBA as the…
Finish line in sight, I flipped on the Mavericks and Bulls the other night, both teams battling for play-in positions. Wow. Great game. Two nights later, I tried the Kings and Pacers. Same stakes. Again, wonderful theater. So now I am ready to make a profound statement: Why is tanking such a bad thing? Watching…
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her latest budget — or the Spring Statement as it’s officially known — and while she stuck to earlier promises not to increase taxes on working people, there was little good news to be had. Reuters For a start, it looks like the economy will remain sluggish and that’s…
Mar 8, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by forward forward Mikko Rantanen (96) during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images The good: Mikko Rantanen collected one goal and one assist in his debut with the Dallas Stars. The bad: The Stars…