Wannabe NBA saviors seem fascinated by something called the “Elam Ending,” in which a point total, rather than a clock, determines the game’s end. First one to, say, 120 wins…

May 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) wears a bubble gum container on his head after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth…

Jun 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck defined by Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) in the first period in game…

May 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers. forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck against the Dallas Stars in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2025…

May 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United midfielder Boris Enow (6) battles New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil (10) for the ball during the second half of…

May 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe (21) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon…

May 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte FC defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (2) controls the ball against Orlando City in the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn…

May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Josh Hart (3) react in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers during…

Apr 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Zach Eflin…

Feb 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dynamo FC forward Gabe Segal (17) kicks the ball during the second half against FC Dallas at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas…

May 30, 2025; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Nick Taylor plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit:…

Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Minnesota…

For nearly a decade, the American League Central Division seemed like a rec league in slow-pitch softball while the rest of the teams slugged it out for the competitive crown….

May 22, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) hits an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory…

May 28, 2025; Carson, California, USA; LA Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida (4) reacts after being defeated by the San Jose Earthquakes at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn…

May 28, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) plays the ball during the first half against Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven…

May 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) leaves the game during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill…

Ben Griffin tees off on 15 during the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin on May 29, 2025. After winning a tournament on…

May 6, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium….