Tag: power
The NFL’s defensive evolution is all about speed to power
We can all picture it. It’s Week 12, and the Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Los Angeles Rams. Jalen Hurts goes to pass, but somehow, someone has felled the mighty Jordan Mailata at left tackle. All 6’8, 365 pounds of Mailata was put on his butt as Hurts escaped the pocket. Rookie Rams’ EDGE Jared…
Big 12 football 2025 power rankings for college football’s most wide open conference
If you ask me, the Big 12 is the best conference in college football. Are any of the teams surefire title contenders? Probably not. Is every game batshit insane and unpredictable? Absolutely. The Big 12 took on the spirit of the Pac-12 in realignment, with some of the best and most chaotic games of the…
The Times’ baseball player of the year: Seth Hernandez of Corona
Years from now, when Seth Hernandez is pitching in the major leagues and pro baseball commentators are debating just how good he might become, those who saw him throw during his two years of high school baseball at Corona High will gladly offer their fondest memories. The statistics are impressive enough: In 53 1/3 innings…
With Patrick Mahomes rooting, NiJaree Canady’s pitching and a walk-off hit power Texas Tech over Oklahoma in WCWS
If you’re wondering what Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was doing on Monday night, it’s not hard to find the answer. Just head to his X account, where he was firing off tweets about his alma mater’s softball team. Seeded 12th in the NCAA Tournament, Texas Tech is still alive in its first ever…
UC Irvine eliminates Arizona State in NCAA baseball tournament
Under threat of elimination, UC Irvine‘s bats emerged once again. Bringing the power for a second straight game, the Anteaters connected for five home runs Sunday, eliminating Arizona State 11-6 in the Los Angeles Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament. Needing to win four straight games to advance to the super regionals after losing to…