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Ruiz powers the Nationals past the Twins 7-5 with a go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs

Minnesota Twins’ Kody Clemens (2) advances towards home plate before he was tagged out by Washington Nationals Keibert Ruiz (20) during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) NOAH TRISTER | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs… Continue reading
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Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next season, explaining that it made the… Continue reading
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The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches

Las Vegas Aces center, A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates a play with teammates during the first half of an WNBA preseason basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Austin, Texas, May 3, 2026, (AP Photo/Eric Gray) DOUG FEINBERG | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday night with… Continue reading
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Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams follows through on his grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and… Continue reading
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Jake Kadel Hired as Iowa State Women’s Wrestling Assistant Coach

Iowa State Sports Communications AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John announced her first staff hire Monday, adding Jake Kadel as assistant coach following a successful three-season stint as head women’s wrestling coach at William Penn, where he guided the Statesmen to three consecutive NAIA top five finishes. “I am excited to have Jake… Continue reading

