There are good teams. There are great teams. And then there is the juggernaut that Team USA will be sending to the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Under manager Mark DeRosa, this is clear-cut the best roster that Team USA has ever compiled. That seemed to be a given when Aaron Judge, who is set to…
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most prolific passers in NFL history and one of the league’s most dominant receivers are among five players entering the hallowed halls of Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Thursday. Quarterback Drew Brees, receiver Larry Fitzgerald, running back Roger Craig, linebacker Luke Kuechly and kicker Adam…
After tearing his ACL in Week 15, amid a stellar first season with the Packers, Micah Parsons went into a pit. He couldn’t be himself as a player or father, restricted to resting on the bed and couch with pain meds. He didn’t feel like eating. He fell into a depression. He watched others live…
From Bad Bunny’s halftime performance to the color of the celebratory Gatorade bath, there are more than a handful of novelty props that bettors can consider wagering on for Super Bowl 60. And the national anthem is another one that’s a part of that mix. This year, singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth will take…
The Seahawks’ acquisition of Rashid Shaheed ahead of November’s trade deadline has turned into one of the best midseason moves in recent NFL history. Needing reinforcements for a banged-up receiver room, Seattle general manager John Schneider sent the Saints fourth- and fifth-round picks in this year’s draft for the 2023 All-Pro return specialist. And Shaheed,…
For most of the season, we’ve seen statistics that encapsulate why Drake Maye is one of one. He’s the first NFL quarterback, for example, to ever have a game with a 90-plus completion percentage, 250-plus passing yards and five touchdowns. There are several more examples. But it’s not the specific stats that matter, really. It’s…
If you are considering wagering on the pregame coin flip for Super Bowl 60 between the Patriots and Seahawks, you’re in luck because there’s a market for that. Yes, you can bet on whether the coin lands on heads or tails, and based on the odds, it’s a true … toss up. Tails has been…
A week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the top starter on the market is finally off the board. On the same day the Tigers and ace Tarik Skubal underwent their historic arbitration hearing, the results of which have yet to be announced as of Wednesday night, Detroit added another former All-Star to pair…
Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola again rang the changes but still watched his side ease to a 3-1 win on the night to complete a 5-1 drubbing on aggregate over last year’s winners. Omar Marmoush scored two quick-fire goals while Tijjani…
Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defense of Kylian Mbappé, insisting the Real Madrid superstar will never run “11 kilometres per match” but remains a “true captain” for his country. The France boss hit back at ongoing criticism of the forward’s work rate, claiming his explosive profile requires a different tactical approach to get the…
