What started as a playoff game on Tuesday nearly descended into a 1980s Chicago Bulls-Detroit Pistons affair, as the Minnesota Lynx outlasted the Sun 77-70 to even the WNBA semifinal 1-1, but did so among a bevvy of hard fouls, cheap shots and trash talk.
Padres shut out Braves in Game 1
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 postsea…
NFL suspends Von Miller 4 games for violating personal conduct policy
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller was suspended four games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
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Raiders’ Davante Adams would prefer to be traded
Wide receiver Davante Adams has informed the Las Vegas Raiders that he’d prefer to be traded, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo r…
Gonzaga to join Pac-12 in 2026
The Pac-12 is adding Gonzaga as a member in all sports the school plays starting in July 2026, the conference announced Tuesday.
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Spain soccer legend Andres Iniesta retires at 40
Andres Iniesta is set to retire from football at the age of 40, having been a free agent since leaving UAE club Emirates at the end of the 2…
Why Do the MLB and NFL Call the First Round of the Playoffs the “Wildcard”?
In both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), the first round of the playoffs is often referred to as the “Wild Card” round. But have you ever wondered why it’s called that? The term “Wild Card” has an interesting history and serves an essential purpose in the structure of these leagues’…
MLB Postseason: Wild Card Games Played at Highest Seeds’ Homes
The MLB postseason is one of the most exciting times of the year for baseball fans, and the Wild Card round adds an extra level of intensity to the playoff experience. A significant change in recent seasons is that all Wild Card games are now played exclusively at the higher-seeded team’s home ballpark. This format,…
Pete Rose dies at 83
Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 83. The Rose family confirmed his passing to Sports Ill…
Goff makes history to lead Lions past Seahawks on Monday Night
Jared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawk…