During a recent episode of the “I Am Athlete” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool said that he sees himself as a top-five — or perhaps even top-three — wide receiver in the National Football League. “I’m not normal. I feel that way when I’m on the field. I know for a fact I … Read more
When a baseball leaves rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz’s hand at an outrageous speed — something that happened Monday night at PNC Park — first baseman Michael Chavis tries not to worry. He can withstand a little pain in his hand. If the throw breaks the webbing in Chavis’ glove, oh, well. There are plenty more … Read more
TAMPA — As Nikita Kucherov slid puck control to his right hand and tried to maneuver around Devon Toews late in the third period Monday at Amalie Arena, the Avalanche defender cross-checked Kucherov from behind. It sent the Lightning forward tumbling, causing his right side to crunch against the boards. For a few moments, Kucherov … Read more
2022 FINA WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Day four of the 2022 World Championships is here, the halfway mark of the meet. It will feature the women’s 50 back, men’s 100 free, men’s 200 IM, and women’s 200 fly. One of the most exciting races of the session will be the men’s 100 freestyle. Tokyo Olympic champion … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche face a critical decision in the crease after starter Darcy Kuemper was pulled from a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night. Kuemper allowed five goals on 22 shots before getting the hook midway through the second period. … Read more
HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — A 21-year-old college basketball star was killed and eight others shot when gunfire erupted in Harlem. It’s believed that it was a gang shootout that left an innocent young man dead. Tuesday morning, family and friends of the man killed at the late-night BBQ spoke out as police continued searching for … Read more
Oneil Cruz promised there were plenty of hard hits traveling long distances to come for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he didn’t disappoint in his long-awaited season debut. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound shortstop put on a dazzling display of speed, arm strength and power at the plate that showed why he was their top prospect, setting some … Read more
Kyrie Irving to the Lakers? Is this some sort of joke? The NBA draft-week madness began early Monday with rumblings that the enigmatic Brooklyn Nets guard and the Lakers had mutual interest in adding Irving to LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the creation of another super team. That would be super weird, super chaotic … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top spokesman gave no indication Monday that WNBA star Brittney Griner will be released soon by Russian authorities who say they found hashish oil in their luggage. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Keir Simmons, the spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, disputed the State Department’s position that Griner is a Russian hostage. … Read more
The magic of baseball is that it can keep your heart racing on any given night, even when your favorite team is in the middle of one of the best years you’ve ever seen. The Yankees won their 50th game of 2022 already on Monday night. It is incredibly rare to see a team with … Read more
