The Texas Rangers didn’t score while the Detroit Tigers scored three runs.The Rangers had their first day off in over two weeks yesterday and all it seemed to accomplish was cooling them off. To say they returned to the office a little flat would be a bit of an understatement. Following a ten-run outburst in the series opener on Thursday, Texas collected all of three hits today without scoring for their first shutout loss since being blanked by Cleveland 6-0 back on June 6.AdvertisementIn some vintage 2026 Rangers action, the Tigers went up 2-0 in the top of the first…
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Brenden Willsch-Imagn ImagesDoes it fit Quentin Dolan being named president, chief operating officer and alternate governor of the Rangers?Here’s how his dad, Garden boss Jim Dolan, defends the very decisive Blueshirts developments:Advertisement”Since Quentin’s arrival overseeing our Player Performance and Science Department, he has made a strong impact on the Rangers and Knicks organizations,” says James Dolan. “As a result we are pleased that he will step into this elevated position.”The Rangers and Knicks are part of the expanding Dolan enterprises. That includes theaters such as the Beacon on Broadway and the Sphere in Las Vegas, among others. The Rangers need…
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After the game, I was playing catch with my dad, thinking about what to write. The performance on the field by the Washington Nationals was pretty unremarkable. They lost 7-1, falling behind early and then looking sluggish in the heat. However, some of the pre-game ceremonies and the occasion itself were remarkable. Those moments captured me on the 250th birthday of this nation.Between Artemis astronauts throwing out the first pitch, to all of the ceremonies, it was a special day at the yard. In America’s 250 year history, baseball has played a key role in much of it. The National…
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Nick Blankenburg’s late-season stint with the Colorado Avalanche appears unlikely to continue, with the defenseman now headed to unrestricted free agency and little expectation of a return.Acquired from the Nashville Predators in March for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, Blankenburg arrived as a depth addition to strengthen…
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Tottenham Hotspur are set to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons next month, giving new manager Roberto De Zerbi another opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Football.London reports that Spurs have confirmed the match will take place at Hotspur Way on July 22 as part of…
Moving day at the Dow Championship was not exactly a sprint. It was more like a trust fall.Saturday’s third round at Midland Country Club shifted the LPGA’s lone team event back into foursomes, and alternate shot did what alternate shot often does. It squeezed the leaderboard, exposed small mistakes and…
The postmortem on the Colorado Avalanche’s playoff sweep quickly turned to injuries — but that storyline may not be holding up as strongly as first believed, especially around Cale Makar.NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman’s status for the start of next season could be uncertain.Advertisement“I’ve heard his…
There were plenty of baserunners to go around for both sides in Las Vegas on Saturday night, with the Colorado Rockies and Athletics combining for 19 hits. While the Rockies had their chances, another rough outing from Kyle Freeland didn’t help the cause, and they were never able to stay…
What’s a “1A” player in the NBA?There are plenty of knowledgeable people who believe they know what that means. Usually, it’s a sizeable non-guard like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, or a hulking big man like Shaquille O’Neal or Tim Duncan. But Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is changing the…
Aldon Smith, a first-round pick who was a dominant pass rusher early in his career, has died. He was 36.“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the 49ers said in a statement. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from…
LONG POND, Pa. — The tricky confines of Pocono Raceway have a habit of favoring fuel strategy in NASCAR Cup Series races.Crew chiefs are trying to ensure they won’t get fooled again.MORE: Updated Pocono schedulePaul Wolfe, three-time champion crew chief of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford and driver Joey…
Scotland fans are no strangers to pondering permutations. But the stakes are much, much higher at a World Cup finals.What would a point here mean? What if we lose that one? Might our rivals drop points elsewhere?AdvertisementThe conversations will already have started, in that most Scottish of ways. Win your…
Jackson Suber has never been here before on the PGA Tour.That does not mean he looks out of place.The 26-year-old second-year Tour member will take a one-shot lead into Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open after posting a third-round 66 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. At 13-under 197, Suber…
As the Edmonton Oilers kick the tires on hiring Mike Babcock as their next head coach, their interest has not only touched off an NHL investigation, but it’s also sparked a series of player anecdotes, both old and new, about Babcock’s poor behaviour over the years.Former Senators defenseman Jason York…
The A’s came out on top for the fourth straight night in Las Vegas, beating the Colorado Rockies 7-5. The win put the A’s back at .500, secured the series win and gives the Athletics a chance at a sweep tomorrow afternoon. And thanks to losses from a pair of…
The Knicks made it interesting in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals…again.After being down double digits in San Antonio on Saturday night, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a fourth-quarter comeback to end New York’s 53-year drought.AdvertisementIt came down to free throws in the waning seconds as Dylan Harper…
