TAMPA, Fla. — The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in two of the oldest and most iconic ballparks in the world. Fans come from near and far to pay pilgrimage to Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, and this weekend’s final regular-season series at Fenway was circled on calendars as soon as the…
There was more going on this weekend than the final performance of one of the greatest pitchers in Tigers and baseball history. It runs deeper than that.
Justin Verlander made his final start as a Tigers legend on Saturday. It marks the last chapter in the career of the legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher, prompting thousands of fans to line up hours ahead of his final start to see the future Hall-of-Famer one more time.
When Christian Sarkisian was considering leaving his scouting job with the Cincinnati Bengals to join Northwestern as its general manager in the winter of 2025, he asked himself which college jobs might persuade him to depart from the NFL. He knew the challenges that come with helping to lea…
It has spawned accountability meetings. Forced managers to take players “offline.” And others to figuratively kick their players in the butt and tell them to tap their helmets more.
Darrell Waltrip, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, also happens to be one of its greatest storytellers. He no longer will be telling them in public.
NASCAR stands with Darrell Waltrip! Michael Waltrip shares an emotional response after Darrell Waltrip revealed his progressive brain disease diagnosis. The three-time NASCAR Cup champion continues to inspire fans, while Michael's heartfelt message has united the NASCAR community behind one …
This isn’t a curtain call. This isn’t a staged farewell. Justin Verlander didn’t work and rehab for six months to make a ceremonial appearance.
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Darrell Waltrip, the Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and former broadcaster, is stepping away from public life according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday afternoon.
Although the 2026 Carolina Panthers are far from perfect, it's difficult not to feel encouraged by their overall progress.
The 2026 playoff field saw major turnover from 2025 as the Buffalo Sabres ended a record 14-season playoff drought, and the Anaheim Ducks returned after seven years.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander goes through a simulated game at Comerica Park.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting some HUGE reinforcements just in time for the 2026 MLB Playoffs! Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided major injury updates on Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages as both stars get closer to returning to the Dodgers lineup, PLUS Roki Sasaki is preparing to pitch …
The 32 things we learned from Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season:
Entering the last week of the MLB season, 13 teams are still alive for October, and not one of them would be considered a totally complete team.
Week 2 of the NFL season featured reduced scoring and excitement compared to Week 1, with several teams held without a touchdown but notable performances from certain defenses and individual players standing out.
The NFL is known as an aggressive and brutal sport, with injuries happening every game as a result. Unfortunately, some injuries have forced players to end their careers. Here is a list of career-ending injuries. Running back Terrell Davis won two Super Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP with the De…
CHICAGO — The conditions were less than ideal. But after a nearly four-hour delay, the result was just what the Chicago White Sox needed in their fight for a playoff spot. The Sox scored three runs in the fourth inning to distance themselves from the Detroit Tigers in an 8-1 victory in front of 21,354 at Rate Field. Chase Meidroth hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, helping the Sox ...
After surrendering a franchise-record 59 points in their season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears, the Carolina Panthers needed someone on defense to step up in Week 2.
Football still reigns supreme as the most popular sport in the U.S., but its grip might be loosening.
The Yankees, who have played without Aaron Judge for most of the season, are bracing themselves for the possibility that their captain may not play again this season.
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LUBBOCK, Texas — On a Friday night when one head coach may have one-upped the other in the eyes of the Texas High School Coaches Association, at least Houston and Texas Tech didn’t offend college football fans with their play on high school football’s holy night. Both put on a show in 13th-ranked Texas Tech’s 28-26 win over 22nd-ranked Houston before 60,229 at Galaxy Stadium, which, before a ...
Aaron Judge's calf strain may sideline him for the rest of the season, affecting the NY Yankees' play vs. Tampa Bay and potentially early playoff games.
Promotional theme days are not new to sports, but leagues like MLB are leaning into pop culture franchises to fill the seats.
For the fourth time in five seasons, the Bills started with consecutive wins. They’ve never done it like this before, though.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Steve Belichick has resigned from the University of North Carolina football staff following an independent, internal investigation, the university announced Thursday. Belichick, son of UNC head coach and NFL legend Bill Belichick, has been on medical leave since Aug. 6. His resignation will be effective at the end of the scheduled medical leave, on Oct. 27. He was the ...
Al Michaels has strong feelings about retirement tours. “Don’t need one,” he said. “Don’t want one.”
The Carolina Panthers got into a shootout on Sunday afternoon with the Chicago Bears.
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