After drafting five position players on the first day of the MLB draft, the Rays director of amateur scouting Chuck Ricci said there were plenty of alluring fielders available early, and that the organization felt practicing patience with drafting pitchers could pay off. “We do think there is some real good depth with pitching (Monday),” Ricci said on a …
Gilbert Arenas revealed his take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez crushed a 466 foot two-run home run vs. Washington Nationals.
The Chicago Sky were defeated by the Minnesota Lynx on Monday.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams believes LeBron James would've been a gridiron legend.
Over the last eight days, the Chicago Sky have faced the league-best Minnesota Lynx three times. Leading the way once again for Chicago was Angel Reese, who notched her ninth straight double-double — finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and a block while shooting 9-for-14 from the field and 4-for-6 from the free-throw line. Following the …
Angel Reese has done it again...
Jul. 14—Flathead Braves football coach Mac Roche notes that spots are still available at the annual Braves' Win the Day Camp, hosted by Flathead High and NFL alum Brock Osweiler on Wednesday. Area youths entering grades 5-8 can register for the one-day camp, which runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Legends Stadium, at fhsbravesfootball@gmail.com. You can also …
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78 on Monday night. Minnesota (19-4), which played its fourth game in six days, avenged an 87-81 loss to the Sky on Saturday. Bridget Carleton opened the third quarter …
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A statement was made at Casper Park this weekend in the Chippewa Falls Junior Post 77 Challenge. The 17U Post 77 team went 4-0, defending their home field and securing first place in the tournament. In the hot and humid weather, the team snuck by Marshfield 3-2 in the final game of the tournament. From the first pitch, Chippewa’s offense …
Eight Eau Claire Express alumni have been selected on the second day of the Major League Baseball Draft. Infielder Emilio Barreras was selected Monday in the eighth round by the Miami Marlins. He was the 228th pick overall. Barreras played for Eau Claire in 2024. Pitcher Tayler Montiel was later drafted in the 12th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was …
WAUKEE — It can go by just like that. After 12 years and 308 wins over 498 games, the end of journey as Ottumwa High School's head baseball coach came to an end for John Jaeger on Friday night. The Bulldogs fought valiantly in a game with plenty of uncertainty, even jumping out to an early three-run lead, before Dowling Catholic took advantage of fast …
ATLANTIC — Payton Hoffman's deep drive down the left field line was just a few feet from drifting foul. Instead, it went right over the foul pole, turning a long strike into a long home run that gave the Centerville softball team a lead they would not relinquish on Saturday in the Class 3A, Region 8 semifinals. Little things made all the difference for …
OTTUMWA — They held their house. If the Ottumwa High School players have it their way, the man that build that house will be dancing with his team all the way back to the Iowa High School State Softball Tournament. The Bulldogs played their best when it mattered the most on Saturday, shutting out a team that has hit more home runs than any other high …
She was not happy at all.
Jul. 14—PULLMAN — On a warm July morning this week, Zevi Eckhaus rode the elevator up to the fifth floor of the Cougar Football Complex, the level that houses all the Washington State football coaches' offices. He was headed to chat with his new quarterback coach and offensive coordinator, Danny Freund. Freund began talking about the improvements …
Jul. 14—Riley Lupfer jokes about one day having to grow up and be an adult. Until then, the former Lewis and Clark High and Boise State standout basketball player will continue doing what she loves the most. The 28-year-old Lupfer wants to play as long as she can. And even when walks away from making 3-pointers — her signature as far as basketball is …
The Texas Rangers hit the All-Star Break with a B-grade and a big question: Is this core still built to win? A crucial second half will shape the future in Arlington.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama shares his thoughts on a potential move for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The governor says with this much interest, she hopes the city of Boston will one day have its own WNBA team.