Apr 4, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Mets spent most of the winter preparing for…
Apr 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) celebrates his power play goal scored against the Anaheim Ducks with right wing Quinton Byfield (55) during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche are locked into their playoff position with two…
A recent team social media post touting the Houston Rockets’ return to the NBA playoffs for the first time in five seasons proclaims, “WE ARE SO BACK.” Don’t look now, Western Conference, but a jelling core on a late-season surge could give this Rockets run some staying power. Houston entered Tuesday with 15 wins in…
Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings will have the playoffs on their minds when they meet Sunday…
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets have won 12 of their past 13 games and can’t even claim to be the hottest team in the NBA. It’s not the…
Mar 18, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Already with three victories this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be out for more success Friday night…
Feb 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) brings the ball up the court as Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends in the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images A pair of likely Eastern Conference play-in teams will square off on Thursday, when the Miami Heat…
Mar 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The visiting Los Angeles Lakers will look to rely on their superstars to pull them out of a slump on Wednesday,…
Mar 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Philadelphia 76ers and the Pelicans are limping to the season’s finish line, and they will meet Monday night in New Orleans. The Sixers…
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) beats Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) to the rebound during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. MILWAUKEE — Third-seeded Kentucky will face a maturing Illinois team getting healthy at the right time…
