Justin Verlander knew what he had to do Thursday against the Phillies, and he executed perfectly.
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Jeremy Peña has an incredibly sweet reason for his heart hands celebration.
The Phillies are continuing a Throwback Thursday tradition in Game 5.
Noah Syndergaard has had some horrible luck in his career, but he's making the most of it.
The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights throughout Game 4 of the 2022 World Series. Follow for complete updates of the Astros vs. Phillies matchup.
Kate Upton has been alongside Justin Verlander during his outstanding Astros run.
Bryce Harper got a massive payday from the Phillies before the 2019 season.
Dusty Baker in Citizens Bank Park is always going to yield interesting results, it appears.
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The Phillies welcomed the Astros to Citizens Bank Park with an offensive explosion.
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D.K. Metcalf had a real reason he had to take a ride to go to the bathroom in Detroit.
The Rams are keeping their beleaguered running back, at least for the time being.
The NFL trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Here's a reminder of when that deadline is and which players you should keep an eye on in 2022.
Baltimore has picked up a premier linebacker ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
While there are reasons to trade for Kamara, the Saints have plenty of reasons not to trade him at all.
DeAndre Hopkins is confused about why a Harrison Smith hit went uncalled.
J.J. Watt appears to have forgotten about context in this case.
The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights throughout Game 2 of the 2022 World Series.
The Packers' neglect of the position is punishing them this year.
The Astros, led by Jose Altuve, came out swinging against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler on Saturday night.
It was Nick Castellanos' glove, not his bat, that kept the Phillies alive in Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros.
Aledmys Diaz went too far in trying to get on base in extra innings against the Phillies.
Micah Parsons may be in Texas, but his heart is in Philadelphia during the Fall Classic.
The Astros thought Game 1 was going to be smooth sailing after taking a 5-0 lead, but the Phillies had other ideas as they faced Justin Verlander.
Kyle Tucker isn't the biggest name, but he's an essential part of the Astros' lineup.
The Phillies have a fitting song theme for their improbable World Series run.
As it turns out, the Astros' deal for Justin Verlander was a steal.
Dusty Baker is no stranger to the World Series, but he's looking to make a stamp on baseball history.
After a few changes and a bit of luck, the Phillies danced their way into the Fall Classic.
Bryce Harper's World Series appearance is a long time coming.
Sporting News has you covered with everything to know about this year's World Series.
The World Series is going to sounds a little different this season.
The Yankees aren't looking to make changes in the dugout next season, according to the team's owner.
Russell Wilson continued his 'doing weird things' streak for the Broncos on the way to London.
Barack Obama had a lot of fun with Peyton and Eli Manning on 'Monday Night Footbal'
Justin Fields was running for his life Monday, but he was able to control the chaos.
The Patriots have to choose between continuity and riding the hot hand vs. the Bears.
The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the postseason, and they're looking to make a run.
Back by popular demand, here's the full schedule for the Manningcast in 2022.
Aaron Boone wasn't second-guessing himself despite Nestor Cortes looking off his game Sunday night.
'Sunday Night Football' looked ugly all around, but for the Steelers' defense it looked downright horrendous.
The Padres made the Phillies' life easier in the ninth inning.
The Browns have had a rough go of things this season after entering with high expectations.
The Dolphins received a severe punishment from the NFL for repeated tampering as the franchise attempted to acquire Tom Brady and Sean Payton.
The Houston Astros are in their seventh straight ALCS and seeking their fifth World Series appearance in seven years.
The Panthers had some high rollers at the table before they dealt Christian McCaffrey.
Amazon's cameras were perfectly angled for the single greatest shot in "Thursday Night Football" history, featuring a disgusted Andy Dalton and Marco Wilson flipping into the end zone.
The Panthers got a great haul for Christian McCaffrey, but it fell short of what they asked for.
The 49ers are going all in for this year after stockpiling compensatory picks.
The weird thing is, Aaron Boone might have a point.
Kyler Murray signed a huge extension ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
The Yankees are one of the most storied teams in North American sports. They're looking to add to that legacy in 2022.
Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw are jostling for first place. Verlander took the lead in the 2022 ALCS and is in a position to build on his lead.
Austin Nola got the better of his brother in their first playoff meeting.
Juan Soto wasn't ready for the day game sun in San Diego, but he came swinging the bat.
Aaron Judge said he's been 'watching a lot of Premier League' and was 'in the moment.'
The Yankees will take on the Astros in the ALCS for the third time since 2017.
The Golden State Warriors went all-out for their seventh championship's rings.
The NFL is placing an emphasis on protecting quarterbacks, but its application seems inconsistent.
Dustin Hopkins hit the game-winner in overtime and fell to the ground.
After a lengthy rain delay that carried on into the night, MLB elected to postpone the game.
The Buccaneers are .500, but Todd Bowles insists all is well in Tampa.
Jordan Poyer wasn't missing the Bills' signature game of the season.
Cameron Brate reportedly has movement after being stretchered off against the Steelers.
Dikembe Mutombo is receiving care in Atlanta.
The Cleveland midges threaten a return to the Yankees vs. Guardians ALDS 15 years later.
One of the Rookie of the Year favorites took a scary hit against the Seahawks.
The Guardians slugger is known around Cleveland for his excellent test in jewelry, but now the MLB world at large is getting a taste.
Russell Westbrook is insistent he and the Lakers are fine.
Yankees vs. Guardians was postponed to Friday, giving MLB a three-game slate.
Brian Snitker isn't concerned about the noise in Philadelphia ahead of Game 3.
Al Michaels chose his words carefully on "Thursday Night Football," but they rang loud.
The Wolverines had a scary moment in Bloomington when Mike Hart collapsed on the sideline.
With Conner likely shelved, Eno Benjamin looks to be the next man up in the Cardinals' run game.
Bob Costas hasn't done a lot of baseball this year, but he's making the games he does count.
Troy Aikman isn't ruling anything out ahead of Sunday's huge game against the Eagles.
After seeing a resurgence in 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. is taking his time signing with a new team.
The Dodgers have been all over the shop when looking for late-inning pitching.
The Yankees are favorites coming into the ALDS, but don't count the Guardians out.
Sometimes, it helps to go back to basics.
The Yankees will be without one of their most familiar faces in the bullpen for what looks like the postseason.
Baker Mayfield's left foot was in a walking boot on after the Panthers' latest loss.
The Steelers placed T.J. Watt on IR, meaning he won't be eligible to return for another few weeks.
Derek Carr got a big vote of confidence from the Raiders this offseason.
The Raiders went with a former head coach who has experience in the AFC West.
The Raiders landed a big fish this offseason when drama reared its head in Green Bay.
Dan Campbell is known for his aggressiveness, but his Lions may have been overzealous Sunday
Nick Bosa was ruled out shortly after exiting Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Darnell Mooney is trying to give Justin Fields some help.
Taysom Hill is an everything man -- He'll play wherever he's needed for New Orleans, and it paid off Sunday.
The Mariners became the third team to overcome a deficit of seven or more runs in a postseason game,
The Guardians are advancing to the next round of the playoffs after 14 1/2 innings of stalemate broken by a long ball.
The NFL will be handling concussions differently moving forward in 2022.
Draymond Green had a lot to say in the fallout of video of the veteran forward punching Jordan Poole.
The 'College Gameday' crew seems optimistic Lee Coros will return to the fold next week.
McCarron recently worked out with the Giants.
What to know about the Rays and Guardians wild card series in Cleveland.
The Broncos seem to have no answers inside the opponents' 20 this season.
Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights for Colts vs. Broncos on "Thursday Night Football."
Joe Musgrove isn't mincing words when he talks about his high hopes for the Padres in 2022 MLB postseason.
Russell Wilson got a hefty extension after the Broncos traded for him to play quarterback.
MLB's regular season is nearly over. That means it's time to move on to the race for the Fall Classic.
Baker Mayfield and the Panthers have struggled to move the ball this year.
The Detroit Lions remain one of the most unfortunate teams in sports.
When you've gotta go, you've gotta go.
Aaron Judge has already crossed the 60-home run barrier, but he isn't done yet.
Aaron Judge is in a position to win a Triple Crown in an already-historic season.
There's no bad blood between two of the NFL's most fierce competitors.
The Sporting News compares Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes' career stats ahead of the quarterbacks' sixth meeting.
Things got weird the last time Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins played head-to-head in London.
Jameis Winston's will miss New Orleans' game in London against Minnesota.
Here's everything you need to know about the high-stakes Mets vs. Braves series this weekend in Atlanta that will all but decide the NL East winner.
The Mets have finally called up their top prospect.
Kyle Shanahan in particular wasn't having any commentary on the viral clip.
The Jacksonville Jaguars look good, and they want everyone to know it.
Tony Romo will be at his former high school's homecoming.
Fantasy football is serious business.
NFL players' helmets are going to look a little busier.
With the Dolphins and Bengals facing off, Thursday is going to pit two foes against each other.
Some pairings are simply too perfect to ignore.
The Bengals are marrying their color rush jerseys with an alternate helmet.
Viewers have noticed some spooky goings-on as we transition into Fall.
Pete Alonso must have really been in Richard Bleier's head.
Brian Hoyer is no stranger to the Patriots offense.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Sunday night's game in Denver. Follow along for all the details.
Trevor Lawrence is benefitting in a big way from Doug Pederson being the head coach instead of Urban Meyer.
Trey Lance fractured his ankle in Week 2 against the Seahawks.
Jimmy Garoppolo may have been the most influential player of the NFL offseason.
Albert Pujols is one of the most prolific home run hitters of all time, and now he's a member of an elite club.
The longtime Yankees broadcaster is, as always, pure class.
The Sporting News has all the information you need to watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews were contentious on Smith's comments after Ime Udoka's news dropped.
Mike McCarthy isn't as high on Cooper Rush as Jerry Jones is.
Taylor Swift and the NFL shouldn't feel like such a natural fit, but here we are.
Aaron Judge very nearly tied Roger Maris' record in walkoff fashion Thursday night.
Will Albert Pujols go where so few baseball players have gone before?
The Yankees are playing their negotiations close to the chest.
The price for Amari Cooper wasn't overly steep, and the Browns needed a wide receiver.
Travis Kelce was a good sport about getting demolished by Derwin James on 'Thursday Night Football.'
Utah football has gotten particularly rowdy recently.
The Steelers are making a concerted effort to keep Dwayne Haskins' memory alive.
Mitch Trubisky is getting a second wind in Pittsburgh this season.
It's fair to say there's some bad blood in this AFC North rivalry.
It appears there's no love lost between Antonio Brown and Bruce Arians after Brown's abrupt NFL exit.
Justin Fields expressed some regret for saying the Bears' players care more about their losses than their fans.
Jalen Reagor was taken a pick ahead of Justin Jefferson, and that wide receiver room must feel awfully small.
Roquan Smith had quite the offseason. After saying he wanted out of Chicago, he ended up staying for the start of the regular season.
The Packers traded away a star receiver in his prime in a crazy offseason for wide receivers.
The Packers were short-handed in Week 1 against the Vikings.
Texas A&M is looking to recover from one of the worst losses in program history.
The Cornhuskers begin life without Scott Frost in what used to be a Big 12 battle.
Jaylen Watson's 99-yard touchdown was a major part of the Chiefs' win Thursday.
Andy Reid became just the sixth coach to get to 100 games over .500.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Chargers vs. Chiefs. Follow along for the key moments in the "Thursday Night Football" matchup.
Justin Herbert will be without a key target against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes has his chance to prove himself as a kingmaker in Kansas City.
Gisele Bündchen did say Brady needs to live his life as well.
Sometimes trying to do too much leads to unmitigated disaster.
Albert Pujols is still chasing the final frontier of 700 home runs.
Jordan Montgomery offered some interesting insight into why he's been so successful with the Cardinals.
Nathaniel Hackett had some Monday morning quarterbacking for himself on Tuesday.
Nathaniel Hackett's debut in primetime was rocky at best against the Seahawks.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Broncos vs. Seahawks. Follow along for the key moments in the "Monday Night Football" matchup.
Russell Wilson is standing behind his head coach and saying all the right things.
Sean Payton and the Saints were jumped by the Chiefs to land Patrick Mahomes.
The Broncos have seen quite a few quarterbacks over the years, but John Elway thinks he's finally found his guy.
Chris Godwin's return to the field for "Sunday Night Football" was cut short.
Lovie Smith minced no words in saying why he played for the tie against Indianapolis.
Dak Prescott went to the locker room late against the Bucs.
Jake Camarda had an eventful "first" punt in the NFL.
Tyreek Hill still seems happy to be a Dolphin.
Justin Jefferson fancies himself one of the NFL's best receivers. He lived up to the billing Sunday.
Albert Pujols gave two Pirates fans an incredible gift.
Reid had an impressive boot in Butker's stead.
Lions and Bears and touchdowns, oh my.
It wasn't pretty, but Justin Fields did just enough to lead the Bears to victory. Justin Fields and Chicago Bears survive brutal field conditions to beat
The Dallas Cowboys have placed all of their eggs in CeeDee Lamb's basket moving forward.
What Tom Brady wants, Tom Brady gets and a big-name wide receiver to help bolster the Bucs offense is sure to help.
Sean Payton appears to be enjoying his time off, but he'll likely be back in the league before too long.
Tyron Smith and Ryan Jensen will not be on the field for their respective teams' openers.
"College GameDay" is expanding its audience with Pat McAfee.
Jalen Ramsey gave up a long touchdown for his sixth game in a row.
Mike Tomlin has gone 15 seasons without a losing season as Steelers head coach.
The Saints are known for their packaging and quarterback-friendly system. Only one of those things should change in 2022.
Von Miller still looks mighty comfortable with his former teammate Matthew Stafford.
Aaron Donald was incredibly close to hanging up the cleats after his Super Bowl win.
Former Rams running back Todd Gurley has one of the hottest flash-in-the-pan NFL careers in recent memory.
Josh Allen is no stranger to California football.
Don't be blinded by the stats from this year's preseason matchups.
While nothing is set in stone and teams could always surprise, these teams could compete for the worst in the league this season.
Here’s what you need to know to watch LSU vs. Florida State on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels, and both teams' full schedules.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Jackson State vs. Florida A&M on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and both teams' 2022 schedules.
Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier would bring very different styles to LSU's offense.
Zach Plesac has joined the likes of Amar'e Stoudemire in the pantheon of dumb sports injuries.
Since a historic start, the fall in the Bronx has been thorough and rapid.
The Sporting News provided live updates from the LIV Golf Boston event, which featured several high-profile debuts.
Phil Mickelson talked about the Masters, changes to the PGA Tour, and his own legacy in an interview ahead of LIV Golf Boston.
Jacob deGrom was thrilled with Brandon Nimmo for his ridiculous catch.
Kedon Slovis is looking to make waves for the Panthers in 2022.