Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Opinion|Sports

Better than Babe Ruth? Ohtani's feats make the superstar a legend even among MLB peers

If baseball fans are lucky, Shohei Ohtani’s greatness in the batter’s box and maybe even on the pitching mound could be on display for at least another decade

Better than Babe Ruth? Ohtani's feats make the superstar a legend even among MLB peers
Sports

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it's the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB's best offense

Aaron Judge is mashing homers at an astounding pace for the New York Yankees

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it's the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB's best offense
Sports

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Sports

National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season

The National League playoff race is getting very interesting with three weeks remaining in the regular season

National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season
News|Science

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

It’s always hot this time of year in central Arizona, but 2024's endless summer has been especially hot in Phoenix

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US
Entertainment|News|Sports

The NFL season begins this week. Here's a look at some of the big games and rules changes

The NFL season begins this week when the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night

The NFL season begins this week. Here's a look at some of the big games and rules changes
Sports

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
Sports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet among the coveted players ahead of MLB's trade deadline

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is on Tuesday and the deals have already started

Sports

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.

Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA

Cheryl Miller will coach the WNBA All-Stars against Team USA during All-Star weekend

Hoops legend Cheryl Miller filled with pride as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make mark on WNBA
Sports

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again

The last time the U.S. Women's National Team snubbed Arike Ogunbowale, she made sure it paid on the court

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale could make life tough for Team USA once again
Sports

New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency

Pete Alonso’s disappointing performance in this year’s Home Run Derby wasn’t a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league career

New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency
Sports

Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds

Major League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours

Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds
Sports

MLB draft rolls into second day, Royals take pitcher Drew Beam from CWS-winning Tennessee

Drew Beam was a key cog of Tennessee’s pitching staff on its road to a College World Series title

MLB draft rolls into second day, Royals take pitcher Drew Beam from CWS-winning Tennessee
Sports

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts

Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher given the honor

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts
News|Sports

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch the games and betting favorites

Three of the NFL’s heavyweights have made it to the sport’s championship weekend

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch the games and betting favorites
Sports|World

Dodgers 2-time All-Star Walker Buehler expected to make return from Tommy John surgery on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to make his return to the big leagues on Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022

Sports

Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past

José Berríos turned 30 years old on Monday, giving up an obscure crown in the process

Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past
Sports

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns

Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
Sports

The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark

The NFL schedule has been released

The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark
Sports

Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006

The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting up zeros

Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006
Sports

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep
Sports

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins

The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
Sports

Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years

Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
Sports

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

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