Diamond Sports Group won't carry 11 MLB teams in 2025 - ESPN
Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, said it will stop broadcasting games in 2025 for 11 of the 12 Major League Baseball teams it currently televises.
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Minnesota Lynx defeat Connecticut Sun, even series at 1-1 - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece Tuesday.
Padres roll as Fernando Tatis Jr. marks playoff return with HR - ESPN
SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the San Diego Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.
Stephen A Smith Rips MLB: 'You've Let Murderers Off For Less Than What Pete Rose Did'
Stephen A. Smith went off on Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and those in baseball that refused to let Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame despite being MLB's all-time hits leader. The former Cincinnati Reds player and manager passed away yesterday at the age of 83.
NHL plans to open CBA talks with players at start of 2025 - ESPN
NEW YORK — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL will open collective bargaining agreement talks with the players at the start of 2025 and is optimistic about getting a deal done.
Ionescu, Liberty look to return to Finals -- and more - ESPN
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu received the ball on the left wing from teammate Breanna Stewart and hoisted up the shot. The 3-pointer swished in, putting the New York Liberty up 11 over the Las Vegas Aces early in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. As Ionescu ran back on defense, she pointed to New York icon Spike Lee. Wearing a signed Ionescu jersey, Lee shot up from his courtside seat and pointed back in her direction.
Mets ride momentum, top Brewers in Game 1 of NL Wild Card - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — After three games in two cities over two days behind almost too many comebacks to count, the New York Mets suddenly find themselves one game away from the National League Division Series.
Royals shut out Orioles to take Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series - ESPN
BALTIMORE — With six shutout innings and only 80 pitches thrown, Cole Ragans exited the Kansas City Royals' first playoff game in nearly a decade with a grimace on his face. His left calf had cramped up, and while he could have returned for the seventh inning of his start against the Baltimore Orioles, he had something else on his mind.