Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalić score 2 goals apiece, Orlando City beats St. Louis 4-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalić each scored two goals on Wednesday night to help Orlando City beat St. Louis City SC 4-2 on Wednesday night. Enrique put away a low cross played by Martín Ojeda with a sliding first-touch finish from point-blank range to open the scoring in the seventh minute and Pasalić, on the counter-attack, rolled a shot from well … Continue reading Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalić score 2 goals apiece, Orlando City beats St. Louis 4-2

Heat select Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 in NBA draft

MIAMI — For the first time since 2005, the Miami Heat have made a first-round pick in the NBA draft for a fourth consecutive year. The streak of selections continued Wednesday night with the Heat selecting Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis at the No. 20 draft slot acquired from the Golden State Warriors at the Feb. 6 NBA trading deadline in the Jimmy Butler trade. The … Continue reading Heat select Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 in NBA draft

Raptors assure fans Collin Murray-Boyles is happy after NSFW draft reaction

Don’t worry, Toronto Raptors fans. Your first-round 2025 NBA Draft pick was all smiles after being selected by the franchise. The ESPN broadcast caught new Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles shaking his head and dropping an f-bomb after he learned the news of his new franchise, which led to speculation he might not be thrilled with his landing spot. NBA Draft 2025 live first-round grades for … Continue reading Raptors assure fans Collin Murray-Boyles is happy after NSFW draft reaction

Verstappen hoping upgrades can boost title defence at Red Bull home race

Max Verstappen is 43 points behind Oscar Piastri in the world championship title race (Minas Panagiotakis) Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late.  The four-time world champion, who still needs to avoid any on-track problems that could lead to a mandatory race ban, has … Continue reading Verstappen hoping upgrades can boost title defence at Red Bull home race

Sorber to OKC!

Thomas Sr4ober, wheeling and dealing vs. Butler. ron bailey The choice to depart Georgetown for the National Basketball Assocation has paid off immediately for former freshman pivot Thomas Sorber. With the NBA Draft’s 15th pick, recently earned-World Champion Oklahoma City selected the Trenton, NJ Native. Early returns are flowing in. Get over to Premium Court to engage. Sorber, a 6’9 plus, 260 pound , third … Continue reading Sorber to OKC!

NBA's Southwest Division got a whole lot better with top 2 picks in draft in Flagg, Harper

The NBA’s Southwest Division got a lot younger — and a whole lot better — on Wednesday night. The Dallas Mavericks, just months removed from the shocking trade involving superstar Luka Doncic, selected Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, a predetermined decision after the franchise won the draft lottery. “I think I keep saying I’m excited to be … Continue reading NBA's Southwest Division got a whole lot better with top 2 picks in draft in Flagg, Harper

ESPN Makes Cooper Flagg Mistake During NBA Draft

ESPN Makes Cooper Flagg Mistake During NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 NBA Draft has finally arrived, and former Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg was nearly a guaranteed lock for the No. 1 pick. After a rough stretch to end the 2024-25 NBA season, including the losses of Luka Doncic (trade) and Kyrie Irving (torn ACL), the Dallas Mavericks finally saw … Continue reading ESPN Makes Cooper Flagg Mistake During NBA Draft

Ryan wins for 7th time in 8 decisions, Clemens hits 9th homer and Twins beat Mariners 2-0

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan won for the seventh time in eight decisions, Kody Clemens hit his ninth homer and Willi Castro drove in the go-ahead run as the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Wednesday night to stop a five-game losing streak. Ryan (8-3) allowed three hits in six innings, struck out eight and walked none to help Minnesota end a six-game … Continue reading Ryan wins for 7th time in 8 decisions, Clemens hits 9th homer and Twins beat Mariners 2-0

Astros' pitching shines again in second straight shutout of Phillies

HOUSTON (AP) — Victor Caratini homered, Isaac Paredes drove in a run and the Houston Astros shut out the Philadelphia Phillies for a second straight game with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night. Houston starter Colton Gordon (3-1) allowed four singles and struck out four in five innings. Josh Hader struck out one in the ninth for his 21st save. Jeremy Peña hit a leadoff … Continue reading Astros' pitching shines again in second straight shutout of Phillies

NFC West quarterbacks ranked as second-best division group in NFL

In the part of the offseason where lists, rankings and projections rule, we welcome more rankings. This time, it is quarterback rankings, but with a twist. Rather than just ranking the quarterbacks in the league, NFL.com’s Nick Shook ranked the eight divisions in the league by their quarterbacks. The NFC West, where the Arizona Cardinals play, was ranked No. 2, having the second-best group of … Continue reading NFC West quarterbacks ranked as second-best division group in NFL