USA TODAY SportsJustin Verlander World Series: Nationals blow open Game 2 with six-run inningUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzGame 2 of the World Series delivered an epic pitcher’s duel between ace starters Justin Verlander and Stephen Strasburg, but the Nationals’ offense broke open the game – and may have taken control of series
USA TODAY SportsJustin Verlander Yu Darvish perfectly trolls Justin Verlander over bungled throw to firstUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzJustin Verlander recovered from another rocky first inning in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, pitching five scoreless innings to keep the Astros locked in a 2-2 tie midway through the game. In
USA TODAY SportsWar 'The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2' power rankings after ep. 9USA TODAY - Charles CurtisWhen we last left MTV’s reality competition show The Challenge, rookie Turbo ended up winning $1 million after a brutal final. This season? It’s the sequel: War of the Worlds 2, which pits a British team
USA TODAY SportsTyler Herro Grayson Allen fell over while defending and NBA fans were delightedUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzThanks to his long history of dirty plays both in college and in the pros, former Duke star Grayson Allen is arguably the most reviled player in the NBA. On opening night in Miami, Heat rookie Tyler Herro
USA TODAY SportsJosh Gordon WATCH: Patriots WR Josh Gordon placed on IRUSA TODAY - Marilyn PayneThe Patriots made a trade for former Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu just before announcing that wide receiver Josh Gordon is being placed on injured reserve and is done for the remainder of the season
USA TODAY SportsMarkelle Fultz Markelle Fultz goes coast-to-coast, throws down ferocious dunk on the CavsUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzThe Orlando Magic traded away two draft picks to acquire former No. 1 overall selection Markelle Fultz last season in the hopes of reviving his career after two lost years in Philadelphia, and the gamble
USA TODAY SportsChicago Cubs WATCH: Chicago Cubs to hire David Ross as managerUSA TODAY - Sarah KezeleThe Chicago Cubs didn’t have to go far to find their next manager. USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale is reporting that David Ross, former Cubs catcher and World Series hero, is set to take over in Chicago.
USA TODAY SportsJim Harbaugh Harbaugh calls NFL rumors ‘total crap,’ spread by ‘enemies’USA TODAY - Sarah KezeleStop us if you’ve heard this before: Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is shutting down rumors about returning to the NFL. A report published on FootballScoop.com on Tuesday claimed that Harbaugh’s
USA TODAY SportsJustin Verlander World Series Game 2: Justin Verlander has another rough first inningUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzAstros ace Justin Verlander has struggled early in games this postseason, and for the third time in his last four starts, Verlander left Houston facing a deficit after the first inning. Verlander entered
USA TODAY SportsSeattle Sounders FCHow to Watch Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake, MLS Western Conference Semifinals Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, StartUSA TODAY - FTW StaffThe Seattle Sounders host Real Salt Lake at CenturyLink Field in the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs on Wednesday. The two teams split their regular-season meetings with the home team winning each When:
USA TODAY SportsPatrick Mahomes WATCH: Chiefs won't rule out QB Patrick Mahomes for quick returnUSA TODAY - Marilyn PayneChiefs head coach Andy Reid won’t yet rule out quarterback Patrick Mahomes ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Packers. Following the reigning NFL MVP’s right knee injury in last week’s Thursday night game
USA TODAY SportsSimone Biles World Series: Simone Biles made a standing flip look easy before throwing first pitchUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzThe Houston Astros invited hometown hero Simone Biles to throw out the first pitch before Wednesday’s Game 2 at Minute Maid Park, and the 5-time Olympic medalist dazzled the crowd with a standing backflip
USA TODAY SportsSam Darnold WATCH: Jets' Sam Darnold 'did not practice' after having ripped toenail removedUSA TODAY - Marilyn PayneJets quarterback Sam Darnold was listed as “did not practice,” on Wednesday’s official release. Before practice, head coach Adam Gase said that the QB would participate in individual drills and 7-on-7,
USA TODAY SportsAlex Morgan USWNT star Alex Morgan reveals she’s expecting a baby girlUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzUnited States women’s national team superstar Alex Morgan and her husband, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Servando Carrasco, announced Wednesday that they are expecting their first child in April. The caps
USA TODAY SportsHouston Astros World Series Game 2: Starting lineups for the Nationals and AstrosUSA TODAY - Nick Schwartz20-year-old Nationals star Juan Soto powered Washington to a Game 1 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night, and the series continues on Wednesday with a must-see matchup of elite starting
USA TODAY SportsHeisman Trophy Ranking Heisman candidates in Week 9, from Joe Burrow to Jonathan TaylorUSA TODAY - Michelle R. MartinelliNo player is running away with the 2019 Heisman Trophy race, but there’s clearly two groups of favorites eight weeks into the college football season. And then there’s everybody else. Going into the Week
USA TODAY SportsWorld Series Nationals vs. Astros Live Stream: TV Channel, How to WatchUSA TODAY - kiltyclearyWith a handful of top tier starters in the 2019 World Series, expect to see some old school baseball with runs coming at a premium. While the Nationals surprised many to be in this position as National
USA TODAY SportsRich Paul Clippers: NBA fans react to Ty Lue snubbing Rich Paul’s handshakeUSA TODAY - Andrew JosephThe NBA season isn’t even a day old, and we already have our first fan-shot video to take over NBA Twitter. Ahead of Tuesday night’s opener between the Clippers and Lakers, someone took video of the Clippers’
USA TODAY SportsJosh Gordon Patriots WR Josh Gordon had an 'interesting' reaction to landing on IRUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzJosh Gordon’s season with the New England Patriots is over, but the wide receiver could be about to land with a new organization. After the Patriots traded for Mohamed Sanu earlier this week, the team
USA TODAY SportsToronto FC Toronto FC vs New York City FC Live Stream: TV Channel, How to WatchUSA TODAY - FTW StaffThe MLS Cup playoffs ramp up a notch as we enter the conference semifinals stage. In the East, top seed New York City FC begins its quest for its first piece of MLS silverware, hosting Toronto FC at Citi
USA TODAY SportsHouston, TX World Series: Breaking down the Game 2 pitching matchupUSA TODAY - Nick SchwartzThe Washington Nationals’ bullpen held on to a late lead to win Game 1 of the World Series on the road in Houston, and Game 2 will feature two of the game’s best starting pitchers in a must-see duel. Series
USA TODAY SportsHong Kong Clippers pan away from fan’s ‘Stand with Hong Kong’ shirt in Dance CamUSA TODAY - Andrew JosephGiven LeBron James’ controversial reaction to Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweets, Tuesday’s season opener between the Lakers and Clippers was inevitably going to bring some demonstrations to the Staples
USA TODAY SportsPrague Slavia Prague vs. Barcelona Live Stream: Lineups, How to Watch Champions League Online, US TV Channel, PreviewUSA TODAY - FTW StaffAnother round of Champions League fixtures brings another first for Slavia Prague, who host Barcelona in what will be the maiden encounter between these clubs. Slavia—winners of the Czech Republic’s First
USA TODAY SportsFootball (Soccer) Genk vs. Liverpool Live Stream: Champions League Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start TimeUSA TODAY - FTW StaffGroup play in the Champions League resumes on Wednesday as Liverpool travels to Belgium to take on Genk in an important Group E matchup. After ruthlessly dominating everyone in its path for months, Liverpool
USA TODAY Sports Kirk Cousins is playing at an MVP level. Here's why it won't last.USA TODAY - Steven RuizThree weeks ago, I wrote a takedown of the Vikings offense and Kirk Cousins. Minnesota was struggling to find answers on offense as their passing game hit rock bottom during a dismal performance in Chicago.
USA TODAY SportsPatrick Mahomes The NFL world was stunned that Patrick Mahomes practiced 6 days after dislocating kneecapUSA TODAY - Andrew JosephThe entire outlook of the NFL season seemed to take a major hit on Thursday when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with what ended up being a dislocated kneecap. Despite the MRI returning a
USA TODAY SportsJosh Reddick World Series: Umps miss catcher’s interference during Josh Reddick ABUSA TODAY - Andrew JosephTheoretically, the World Series should have the league’s best umpires. But as we’ve seen over the years, the human element on non-reviewable calls has provided for its share of controversy. Tuesday night’s
USA TODAY SportsNFL NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Why Bill Belichick should be the favorite to win Coach of the YearUSA TODAY - Steven RuizRankings will be based on a number of factors, but the main overarching question when I decide on the order will be “If these teams played on a neutral field, who’d win?” So I won’t be overreacting to
USA TODAY SportsCollege Football Oregon, Notre Dame are currently among college football's playoff bubble teamsUSA TODAY - Michelle R. MartinelliWelcome to Before The Snap, For The Win’s college football show where we’ll break down the sport’s trending storylines, examine each week’s biggest matchups and track the College Football Playoff and Trophy
