St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hits a walk-off home run in the 14th inning against the Dodgers on July 13, 2006. (James A. Finley / Associated Press) Derrick Goold has been covering the St. Louis Cardinals for 18 seasons for the…
Baseball has had a tawdry history in the Summer Olympics. Rejected by the Olympic movement for the past 13 years, the sport is back in play this summer at the Tokyo Olympics because the host country is allowed to select several sports…
Lakers forward Anthony Davis stretches before the start of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. Will Davis be able to play in Game 5 on Tuesday after sustaining a groin strain on Sunday? (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) They have traveled…
Editor’s Note: The late, great Lou Somogyi possessed an unmatched knowledge of Notre Dame and it was his mission in life to share it with others. Those of us at BlueandGold.com would like to continue to share his wisdom and unique perspective…
May 31—Name: Nick Marinak School: Penn Cambria Age: 18 Grade: 12 Sports: Track and field and football Parents: Glenn and Peggy Marinak, of Lilly Athletic achievements: In track and field, 2021 District 6 Class 2A javelin champion, district runner-up in 100- and…
The Indianapolis Colts couldn’t believe that edge rusher Kwity Paye fell to them at the No. 21 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, but they couldn’t have been more excited to call in the pick. Paye, who brings immense upside to…
Their offense was explosive. Their defense was impregnable. And suddenly, the Clippers are ahead of the Dallas Mavericks in their first-round playoff series. The official ledger indicates they are level at two games apiece, but the Clippers hold the obvious edge,…
Their offense was explosive. Their defense was impregnable. And suddenly, the Clippers are ahead of the Dallas Mavericks in their first-round playoff series. The official ledger indicates they are level at two games apiece, but the Clippers hold the obvious edge,…
Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson plays a position that doesn’t get much love, but he has stood out in an incredible way to begin his career over the first three years. Since he entered the league as a touted generational prospect…
May 31—Things didn't start as planned for Niagara County Community College at the NJCAA Division III World Series, but the Thunderwolves remain alive in the double-elimination national championship tournament. Fourth-seeded NCCC (31-10) opened with a wacky 4-2 loss to No. 5 St.…