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![The impact of losing streaks on World Series aspirations The impact of losing streaks on World Series aspirations](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/05215212/GettyImages-2162683419-scaled.jpg)
The impact of losing streaks on World Series aspirations
Post-season outlook analysis – As the baseball season winds down, second-half performance can be a significant factor for teams aiming for the World Series. The…
![The indomitable spirit of the iron cowboy: overcoming life’s extreme challenges The indomitable spirit of the iron cowboy: overcoming life’s extreme challenges](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/06031913/GettyImages-1338190444-scaled.jpg)
The indomitable spirit of the iron cowboy: overcoming life’s extreme challenges
Resilience profile – The life story of an extraordinary Paralympian, known as the Iron Cowboy, reads like a screenplay filled with nearly impossible challenges. From…
![Will the Kansas City Chiefs achieve a historic three-peat? The competition heats up Will the Kansas City Chiefs achieve a historic three-peat? The competition heats up](https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2024/09/1408/814/chiefs2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Will the Kansas City Chiefs achieve a historic three-peat? The competition heats up
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for another promising NFL season, the burning question on every football fan’s mind is: can they secure a historic…
![Erik ten Hag emphasizes success metrics beyond trophies Erik ten Hag emphasizes success metrics beyond trophies](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/03135411/GettyImages-2154652415-scaled-e1725386453221.jpg)
Erik ten Hag emphasizes success metrics beyond trophies
Erik ten Hag, in a recent statement, stressed that winning trophies, while significant, does not only define progress within a football club. This observation was…
![Complete guide to the 2024 NBA preseason: schedule, details and updates Complete guide to the 2024 NBA preseason: schedule, details and updates](https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1408/814/lebron-16x9-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Complete guide to the 2024 NBA preseason: schedule, details and updates
As the NBA gears up for another exciting season, the 2024 preseason is ready to give fans a sneak peek at what’s to come. This…
![Reflections on “The Shot”: Teresa Weatherspoon’s legendary WNBA moment 25 years on Reflections on “The Shot”: Teresa Weatherspoon’s legendary WNBA moment 25 years on](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/02181118/GettyImages-55941194-e1725405248851.jpg)
Reflections on “The Shot”: Teresa Weatherspoon’s legendary WNBA moment 25 years on
It’s been 25 years since Teresa Weatherspoon etched her name into WNBA history with a moment that fans still talk about: the unforgettable half-court buzzer-beater,…
![Chase Briscoe beats Kyle Busch to clinch coveted NASCAR playoff berth Chase Briscoe beats Kyle Busch to clinch coveted NASCAR playoff berth](https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2024/09/1408/814/briscoewin.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Chase Briscoe beats Kyle Busch to clinch coveted NASCAR playoff berth
In a dramatic showdown that captivated NASCAR fans, Chase Briscoe emerged victorious over Kyle Busch to secure the final coveted spot in the NASCAR Cup…
![Chase Briscoe’s triumphant victory at Darlington and his road to the NASCAR playoffs: A night to remember. Chase Briscoe’s triumphant victory at Darlington and his road to the NASCAR playoffs: A night to remember.](https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2024/09/1408/814/briscoe1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Chase Briscoe’s triumphant victory at Darlington and his road to the NASCAR playoffs: A night to remember.
Chase Briscoe’s recent win in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway not only secured his spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but…
![The architectural and cultural impact of Michigan Stadium: an icon of college sports debate and heritage. The architectural and cultural impact of Michigan Stadium: an icon of college sports debate and heritage.](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/02131107/GettyImages-2169673135-scaled-e1725297101860.jpg)
The architectural and cultural impact of Michigan Stadium: an icon of college sports debate and heritage.
The construction of Michigan Stadium, affectionately known as “The Big House,” represents a monumental chapter in the annals of college sports, intertwining architectural ingenuity with…
![49ers’ Ricky Pearsall medically cleared, surgery unnecessary, Insider confirms 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall medically cleared, surgery unnecessary, Insider confirms](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/09/01154345/GettyImages-2164262259-scaled.jpg)
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall medically cleared, surgery unnecessary, Insider confirms
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital following a recent injury that required a medical evaluation. The promising rookie…