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Quinnipiac senior is perfectly fine being a mid-major star— and an NIL rarity

So maybe this helps explain the story that follows. Maybe this explains why the best player on the Quinnipiac Bobcats — a team that’s won 44 games and two regular-season...

Rookie silenced the Dodgers — and left his Blue Jays teammates speechless: 'It's like damn, wow'

The legend of Trey Yesavage grows with each unhittable splitter.

A surprising theory behind Dodgers star's abysmal World Series offense

The future Hall of Famer, who’s 3-for-23 in the World Series, was “demoted” for Game 5 from second in the order for to third.

Dodgers lineup hitting like $400M mess with season on brink

The best team money could buy can’t buy a hit.

Dodgers dynasty talk is teetering as gutsy Blue Jays outclass defending champs

The best team in the World Series – through five games – wears blue. And it isn’t the Dodgers.

Knicks star looks clearly lost in new Knicks coach's offense — and something has to give

Sometimes when a player speaks, you should read into it. 

Cam Skattebo is the Giants' lightning man — even when he can't take the field

For a team in need of a breath of fresh air, a hurricane blew into the Quest Diagnostics Giants Training Center on Wednesday ... on a scooter.

Shohei Ohtani needed early morning IV's after historic World Series performance

Ohtani lasted into the seventh inning despite needing medical attention into the early morning that same day.

Jets fans, forget about the tank — there's something more important at stake

I believe — genuinely — that no fan really wants to tank.

Vladimir Guerrero has been a $500 million win for Blue Jays

Not only is Blue Jays superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not overpaid, he is proving to be underrated.

The massive contract gap between Cy Young winner and Tigers is even more than first thought

The immense gap between Tigers and Tarik Skubal, reported here first, is even bigger than first believed.

Get over it, Goldberg — your gripes about WWE and female star are a terrible look

Bill Goldberg just can’t seem to let it go, and it got the perfect WWE response.

Joel Sherman's 3 Things I think: Re-signing debate for Yankees and Mets relievers

In Part 5 and the finale of the series on the main New York free agents, we delve into the second- and third-layer free agents, notably those relievers who cost...

More proof that there is only one Shohei Ohtani

Some argue against Shohei Ohtani being the greatest talent since Babe Ruth, but they have no case.

Knicks star can't have more games like this unacceptable dud

Let’s put this as generously as we can, OK? This is the quickest way to end a honeymoon.

Blue Jays star is winning more than confrontation with Shohei Ohtani

Sure, Shohei Ohtani’s incredible offensive performance in the 18-inning classic Monday night was historic. But guess what? It’s all just history (as in the past) to the Jays and their...

Blue Jays' refusal to relent is loud World Series statement

They outpitched, outhit and out-endured the defending champions to win 6-2.

Nick Folk reunion gave new Jets regime a win — and the chance to right a wrong

They never should have let him go in the first place. 

Angels' Shohei Ohtani decision still boggles the mind

Albert Pujols popped in for Game 3 on his way to his interview for the vacant Padres manager job, for which he is considered a serious candidate.

Iconic MLB slugger in mix for Padres' manager gig

Albert Pujols popped in for Game 3 on his way to his interview for the vacant Padres manager job.