MINNEAPOLIS — Heliot Ramos knows Christian Vázquez’s tendencies. He knows that Vázquez loves to back pick runners. He knows he should have been prepared for Vázquez to do the same to him. Ramos was not ready. In his mind, it …
Ramos’ mistake proves costly as SF Giants spoil Webb’s outing Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — Heliot Ramos knows Christian Vázquez’s tendencies. He knows that Vázquez loves to back pick runners. He knows he should have been prepared for Vázquez to do the same to him. Ramos was not ready. In his mind, it …
Ramos’ mistake proves costly as SF Giants spoil Webb’s outing Read MoreYou know who probably was a big fan of the Bears’ trio of second-round draft picks? Pope Leo XIV. OK, fine, that was just a shameless attempt to invoke the new pope in yet another Sun-Times story. Look, all the …
Which Bears second-round pick has your hopes highest? Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday. Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco issued the emergency order in a lawsuit filed last week by labor …
Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — There’s been a lot of talk around the Sky about the new-and-improved Angel Reese this season, but the staples of her game could get better, too, as the team looks for better space and pace in its offense. …
Angel Reese focuses on versatility, improvement as Sky close preseason with 92-87 loss to Lynx Read MoreThe White Sox are short on present-day wins, off to a worse 40-game start (11-29) than last year’s 121-loss team. But their future is on display almost every night in the form of a youthful starting rotation that’s been the …
Shane Smith throws six shutout innings, showing he belongs in conversation about White Sox’ pitching future Read MoreDid the Rockies lose again Saturday night? Is the Pope an American Catholic? Actually, “lose” is a misnomer. The Rockies were crushed, 21-0, by the Padres in the Rockies’ worst game in what is quickly becoming the worst season in …
How LoDo can Rockies go? Padres blast five homers in 21-0 win at Coors Field Read MoreJustin Fields has made a strong impression with the New York Jets this offseason. “There is a quiet confidence about that man that is unshakeable. Even though he is not the most vocal person, he is active with his body …
QB Justin Fields Has Turned Heads During Jets Offseason Programs Read MoreWhen the Atlanta Falcons used one of their first-round picks to select Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft, they not only added an explosive defender but an eager player ready to embrace the expectations ahead of him. …
#11 Returns: Falcons’ First-Rounder Embraces Expectations Read MoreThe Kansas City Chiefs came so close to a three-peat during the 2024 season, and even though they fell short in the Super Bowl, there’s no denying that they are considered one of the biggest contenders in the league. Coming out …
Chiefs Turn Heads With Perfect Player for Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Next Chapter’ Read MoreRJ Harvey found himself in Sean Payton’s office on Friday, his first full day at the Broncos facility as a pro since being drafted last month. The rookie running back listened and watched as his new head coach outlined a …
Broncos rookie minicamp observations: Sean Payton wasted no time introducing RJ Harvey to one of his favorite RB staples Read MoreLos Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw an up-down bullpen session Saturday in Arizona, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. This was the first time Ohtani has done an up-down — meaning he simulated a break between innings — as …
Shohei Ohtani Bullpen Session & 4 Other Dodgers Stories You Need to Know Read MoreThe Detroit Tigers have been off to one of the best starts in baseball this season. A season after making a Cinderella run to the American League Divisional series, the Tigers sit at 26-13. They lead the American League Central …
Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Makes Major MLB History Read MoreTennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said Saturday May 10 that Kevin Winston Jr. (knee) isn’t ready to practice in full at rookie minicamp but will be on the practice field, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports. Winston missed most of …
Rookie Injury Update & 5 More Titans Stories You Need to Know Read MoreHow will first basemen Tim Elko and Andrew Vaughn coexist in the White Sox’ lineup? Quite easily, according to the guy writing those lineups each day. Manager Will Venable plans to play the two alongside each other often, utilizing the …
White Sox expect playing time for Tim Elko, Andrew Vaughn at first base Read MoreLinebacker Ruben Hyppolite II’s eyes widened as he explained the whirlwind of information that came his way Friday at Bears rookie minicamp. “Day 1 was a little everywhere for me, personally,” the fourth-round pick said Saturday. But Day 2, Hyppolite …
It’s up to Bears DC Dennis Allen to get most out of athletic draft picks Read MoreNEW YORK – At the top of the lineup Saturday against the Mets, Pete Crow-Armstrong impacted the game right away. The Cubs’ usual leadoff hitter, Ian Happ, was out of the lineup Saturday. He’d felt some discomfort in his oblique …
Cubs’ Ian Happ out of lineup vs. Mets; Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — Every team that guard Kia Nurse has joined felt like an opportunity to plant roots and finally get some continuity. But the Sky are her fifth team in seven WNBA seasons. This could be different. Nurse has been …
Sky notebook: Kia Nurse solidifying her spot in starting lineup, and perhaps Sky’s future Read MoreHONOLULU — A Tesla driver charged with attacking motorists’ vehicles with a pipe in the Los Angeles area has been arrested again for allegedly assaulting two women during a road rage incident in Honolulu. The recent arrest comes less than …
Tesla driver charged in LA-area road-rage pipe assaults arrested again in Honolulu Read MoreThe Ducks will not retain assistant coaches Brent Thompson and Rich Clune for next season, the club confirmed on Saturday. That decision was expected given that the Ducks had sacked Greg Cronin as head coach last month. They then hired …
Ducks part ways with two assistant coaches Read More