The Orioles were desperate to break out of their hitting slump, and facing a budding Cy Young Award contender in one of baseball’s best rotations seemed like a daunting task. Baltimore entered Friday with an 8-4 record in May, but it was their pitchers keeping them afloat. The offense struggled, scoring just 3.8 runs per game and hitting a mere .220 during that stretch.

Nick Fortes stepped up and sent a 396-foot, three-run homer soaring to left, leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday in Miami. This win marked the Marlins' third consecutive shutout, a feat unmatched by any other MLB team this season.

As soon as Thairo Estrada’s line drive cleared the left field wall Friday evening, the San Francisco Giants could breathe a sigh of relief. That wall-scraping three-run blast in the fifth inning not only put the Giants ahead for good but also led them to a 10-5 victory over the red-hot Colorado Rockies, marking the first of their three-game series.

Hey, did you hear about the buzz surrounding the Vatican's upcoming press conference? It's all over the place! But before you get too excited about aliens and UFOs, let's clear the air.

Man, did you catch the drama at the House Oversight Committee markup the other night? It was wild. There was more chaos than a bull in a china shop. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went head-to-head over something as random as fake eyelashes. Can you believe it?

Actor Dabney Coleman, known for his roles in film and television, passed away at the age of 92. His daughter, Quincy Coleman, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ on Friday.

Back in 2016, there was a lot of buzz around a video that supposedly showed Sean "Diddy" Combs getting physical with his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, at a hotel. According to reports, the footage captured Diddy chasing Cassie down a hallway, grabbing her, shoving her, and even kicking her while she was down. It was pretty shocking stuff.

You know, now that the dust has settled post-free agency frenzy and the NFL draft, Pro Football Focus went ahead and gave each team in the league a report card for their offseason moves. The Colts snagged a solid B+, but how does that square up against their AFC South rivals?

Friday afternoon brought exciting news for Atlanta Falcons fans as the team announced the signing of Bralen Trice, their third-round pick from the 2024 NFL draft. Trice, a standout from the University of Washington, brings a formidable presence to the Falcons' defensive lineup. Standing tall at 6-foot-4 and weighing in at 275 pounds, Trice is poised to make a significant impact in his rookie season.

We can trust that Mike Budenholzer is the guy for the job, but whether we can trust him is mostly irrelevant because we can’t hoop. (I mean, I’ve probably got a better jumper than you, but that’s not gonna cut it in the NBA, amirite?).

Curtis Blaydes isn't holding out much hope for a future showdown with Jon Jones to unify the heavyweight championship after his UFC 304 co-main event against Tom Aspinall.

Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive end, recently opened up about the backing he received from quarterback Joe Burrow, and he had some interesting insights to share.

Thursday saw the grand welcome of Russian President Vladimir Putin by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. They rolled out the red carpet, complete with a military band and enthusiastic flag-waving kids. The camaraderie between the two leaders was evident, as they hailed a new era in China-Russia relations, even sharing a brief hug.

Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited epic, "Megalopolis," premiered at Cannes, and it's already making waves with its timely themes. “To do a Roman epic set in modern America, I had no idea that the politics of today would make that so relevant,” Coppola remarked, highlighting the film's poignant connection to contemporary issues.

The addition of Jeff Hafley as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator is generating a lot of excitement, especially with the new defense he's bringing in. Fans are eager to see how his strategies will transform the team.

The Cincinnati Bengals might face a rare disadvantage in the 2024 NFL schedule, but there are some exciting positives worth highlighting.

Donovan Mitchell is playing it cool as speculation swirls around his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After being sidelined with a calf strain during the playoffs, which saw his team ousted by the Boston Celtics, the spotlight is on what Mitchell will decide next.

Alright, let's break down what Sir Keir Starmer's got up his sleeve for this year's general election if Labour takes the cake. First off, he's got this pledge card, like a little cheat sheet but for promises. And man, it's got six big-ticket items, including getting our money game tight and adding a cool 40k more hospital appointments every week.

The recent attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's life has shaken up Europe. While political violence isn't entirely unfamiliar in this region, the targeting of such high-profile figures is rare, with the last incident of this scale dating back several decades. The suspect has been apprehended, but it's too early to speculate on motives. Nevertheless, it's clear this event will have significant repercussions not only in Slovakia but also across the European Union.

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki expressed doubts about the likelihood of debates between President Biden and former President Trump taking place. Speaking on "Pod Save America," Psaki highlighted her skepticism, suggesting that Trump might reject the terms proposed by Biden's team, leading to the collapse of the agreed-upon debates.