HOUSTON — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press. The Astros are sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York. Crane said the Mets are … Read more
Here’s a chance to own a piece of Spurs history from Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker and Becky Hammon. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legends Tony Parker, Becky Hammon, and Gregg Popovich will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in August, and here is your chance to own a piece of franchise … Read more
HOUSTON — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is heading out of New York and back to Houston, according to multiple reports. Verlander is 6-5 this season with a 3.15 ERA with the Mets. In his last start, he pitched 5.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and one earned run. For his career, Verlander … Read more
NBA 2K24 has released a first look at virtual Wembanyama. SAN ANTONIO — To say San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama is taking the league by storm would be an understatement. He’s already created tremendous buzz in San Antonio and across the NBA landscape, “Wemby fever” is taking its grip. And that hype is even impacting … Read more
There will be a new top NBA broadcast crew for ESPN and ABC this upcoming season. Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks. Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being … Read more
In a hold-your-breath moment, the Americans came an inch away from elimination when Ana Capeta nearly scored in stoppage for Portugal. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Two-time reigning champions United States came an inch short of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. The Americans … Read more
The players can actually get to playing some legitimate football now that the pads have come on. OXNARD, Calif. — It’s finally time. “I think this is clearly the day that everybody’s waiting for,” head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday morning. “This is as close as we can get to preparation for a game.” The … Read more