They entered Oracle Park with the shadow of a 7-game losing streak – the longest losing streak of the season, shaking the confidence of fans. But when they left the field, the Los Angeles Dodgers did something few would have believed possible: winning a thrilling 2–1 victory over the San Francisco Giants, with steely spirit, […]
Anthony Volpe Quietly Returns to Texas Amid Floods: A Guitar, a Promise, and $500,000 Donated Without a Lens Knowing.Y1
BRENHAM, TEXAS — As Texas grapples with the worst flooding in a decade, a silver van with no distinguishable license plate is parked outside a dilapidated community center. From inside the van, a young man steps out, wearing a low-top hat, sunglasses, and carrying an old guitar. No one paid any attention — until the […]
BREAKING: Clarke Schmidt shares his feelings for the first time after the injury that cost him his entire season.Y1
NEW YORK – Clarke Schmidt didn’t cry when the doctor told him he needed Tommy John surgery. He just nodded, clasped his hands on his knees, and looked out the hospital window. Not a single sob. But they say some people only cry when no one is watching. That day, Schmidt couldn’t throw more than […]
Nolan Arenado Quietly Rebuilds Texas School’s Soccer Field After Flood: But the Most Emotional Thing Is the Number Plate on the Bench.Y1
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Massive flooding in early July washed away a series of structures in Hays County, including the San Marcos West High School soccer field, which served as an afternoon practice site for nearly 70 students, many of whom dreamed of playing professional soccer. “It’s not just a soccer field. It’s a place […]
A Silent Moment at Busch Stadium: Cardinals Players Mark Their Humanity on Cancer Warriors Day.Y1
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — On Busch Stadium red with a sea of fans, a sacred moment suddenly took place when the entire St. Louis Cardinals team and fans stood up, not to cheer for the pitch, but to honor those who are fighting cancer. As part of Mercy’s Cancer Awareness Day, players emerged from the […]