Category: Sports

Paul Skenes allowed a career-most seven hits on Thursday night but still delivered six scoreless innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Cincinnati Reds 7–0.

Alyssa Thomas etched her name deeper into the WNBA record books Thursday night, becoming the first player in league history to notch triple-doubles in three consecutive games.

The Toronto Blue Jays made history this week with a record-setting offensive display, overwhelming the Colorado Rockies in a three-game sweep capped by a 20–1 blowout on Wednesday.

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a long-term deal with promising rookie outfielder Roman Anthony, sources say.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Arizona Diamondbacks made Major League Baseball history Tuesday night by hitting a home run off a 103.9 mph pitch—the fastest pitch ever turned into a homer since pitch tracking began in 2008.

A WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks was briefly interrupted Tuesday night after a sex toy was thrown onto the court during the second quarter.

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after missing over a week with a right elbow flexor strain.

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pending the results of a physical, according to league sources.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez continues to cement his place among baseball’s brightest young stars. On Sunday, he became the first player in Major League history to record at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons—a feat no one before him has achieved. The historic moment came during Seattle’s 5–4 victory over the Texas Rangers. Rodríguez launched a two-run homer in the third inning, marking the 100th home run of his career. Later in the fifth, he singled and stole second base, officially hitting the 20-steal milestone for the season. At just 24 years old, Rodríguez has joined elite company by reaching 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases before the end of his fourth season. Only two other players—Bobby Bonds and Darryl Strawberry—have reached those marks so quickly, but neither began their careers with four straight 20-20 campaigns. His power-speed combination has become a driving force for Seattle, especially as the team eyes a return to the postseason. With key late-game home runs from Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford, along with a clutch save from Andrés Muñoz, the Mariners continued their dominance over the Rangers, improving to 10–3 in the season series. Rodríguez’s consistency, explosiveness, and leadership have made him the cornerstone of Seattle’s lineup. As he continues to break records and set new standards for young stars, it’s clear he’s not just making history—he’s shaping the future of the game.

Lionel Messi’s early exit from Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match on Saturday raised concern among fans, but the club has since downplayed the severity of the injury.