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Lilly King announces 2025 will be her last season in competitive swimming
Lilly King, a 2016 Olympic champion and world record holder in the 100m breaststroke, announced that 2025 will be her final season as a competitive swimmer. King, 28, said last year that she would retire some time between the 2024 and 2028 Olympics. 'Well folks, my time has come,' was posted Saturday on her social media. 'This will be my final season competing. I'm fortunate heading into retirement being able to say I have accomplished everything I have ever wanted in this sport. I feel fulfilled.' The Indiana native King's final domestic meet will be the Toyota U.S. Championships next week in Indianapolis, according to the post. 'It has always been important to me that my last meet in the US be at the pool that started it all,' the post read. 'I have been racing in the IU Natatorium since I was 10 years old. From state meets, to NCAAs, Nationals, and anything in between, this pool has been my home. I didn't quite make it 20 years (only 18) of racing in Indy, but this is as close as I'm gonna get! I look forward to racing in front of a home crowd one last time.' King, a six-time Olympic medalist, made the U.S. team for a major international meet every year from 2016 through 2024, save 2020, when there were no major meets due to COVID-19. Her biggest splash came that first year in 2016. After her freshman year at Indiana, King won the Olympic 100m breast over Russian rival Yuliya Yefimova. King captured a world title in all three breaststrokes — 50m, 100m and 200m — and has owned the 100m breast world record since 2017. At the Paris Games, King tied for fourth in the 100m breast, placed eighth in the 200m and was part of a gold-medal-winning women's 4x100m medley relay in her last Olympic race. Nick Zaccardi,
USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
James Irvin Wood Player Props: May 31, Nationals vs. Diamondbacks
James Irvin Wood Player Props: May 31, Nationals vs. Diamondbacks James Irvin Wood's Washington Nationals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 31 at 10:10 p.m. ET, and will see starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt on the mound. Wood hit one homer in his previous game, finishing 1-for-4. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your James Irvin Wood player prop bets. James Wood paces the Nationals in home runs (16), runs batted in (43) and has put up a team-high batting average of .287. Among all hitters in MLB play, James Wood's home run total ranks fifth and his RBI tally ranks sixth. James Wood enters this game on a six-game hitting streak. During his last outings he is hitting .351 with four doubles, four home runs, seven walks and 15 RBIs. Watch tonight's Nationals game on Fubo! James Irvin Wood Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +425) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +425) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +100) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +100) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +475) How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup: Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Time: 10:10 p.m. ET 10:10 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Saturday, May 31, 2025 TV Channel: Fox Sports 1, ARID and MASN2 Fox Sports 1, ARID and MASN2 Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) James Irvin Wood vs. Brandon Pfaadt In his career versus Brandon Pfaadt, James Irvin Wood is 1 for 3. James Irvin Wood is 1 for 3 when stepping into the box against Brandon Pfaadt this season. James Irvin Wood prop bet insights James Irvin Wood has a hit in 41 out of 57 games this year (71.9%), with multiple base knocks in 15 of those contests (26.3%). Out of the 57 games he has played in this season, he's homered in 15 contests (26.3%), taking the pitcher deep in 6.3% of his trips to home plate. James Irvin Wood has scored at least a run in 52.6% of his games this season (30 of 57), with more than one run scored in six of them (10.5%). He has notched at least one RBI in 25 of 57 games this year (43.9%), with two or more RBI in 11 of those contests (19.3%). James Irvin Wood has been set down on strikes at least once in 77.2% of his games this season (44 of 57), with more than one strikeout in 19 of those contests (33.3%). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. James Irvin Wood stats against the Diamondbacks Date Opp. SP H/AB XBH HR RBI R K/BB SB 5/30/2025 Merrill Kelly 1-for-4 1 1 1 1 1/1 0 4/6/2025 Corbin Burnes 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 1/1 0 4/5/2025 Eduardo Rodríguez 1-for-3 1 0 2 1 1/0 0 4/4/2025 Brandon Pfaadt 1-for-4 0 0 0 0 2/0 0 7/31/2024 Zac Gallen 2-for-4 0 0 0 1 1/1 0 7/30/2024 Ryne Nelson 0-for-2 0 0 0 0 1/1 0 7/29/2024 Jordan Montgomery 1-for-3 0 0 1 1 1/2 0 Diamondbacks starter: Brandon Pfaadt The Diamondbacks will call on Pfaadt (7-3) to make his 12th start of the season. He is 7-3 with a 3.90 ERA and 49 Ks through 62 1/3 innings pitched. When he last took the hill on Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals, the right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits. Among pitchers with enough innings to qualify, the 26-year-old's 3.90 ERA ranks 57th, 1.219 WHIP ranks 44th, and 7.1 K/9 ranks 54th. Pfaadt has registered six quality starts this season.
USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB player props and odds - Saturday, May 31
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB player props and odds - Saturday, May 31 James Wood is among the players with prop bets for the taking when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals play at Chase Field on Saturday (at 10:10 p.m. ET). At -200, the Diamondbacks are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Nationals (+165). The over/under for this game is 9.5. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under. Watch Diamondbacks vs. Nationals on Fubo! Arizona Diamondbacks prop bets today Washington Nationals prop bets today James Wood player props Hits prop: Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: -208, under odds: +160) Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: -208, under odds: +160) Runs prop: Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: +100, under odds: -133) Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: +100, under odds: -133) Home runs prop: Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: +425, under odds: -588) Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: +425, under odds: -588) RBI prop: Over/under 0.5 (Over odds: +170, under odds: -227) Wood has 16 home runs and 43 RBI this season for the Nationals, 37 runs scored, a strikeout rate of 27% and a walk rate of 13.5%, plus nine steals on 12 attempts. His slash line is .287/.385/.579. James Wood recent game stats at Diamondbacks on May 30: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB at Mariners on May 29: 1-for-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 K, 2 BB, 1 SB 1-for-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 K, 2 BB, 1 SB at Mariners on May 28: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 SB 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 SB at Mariners on May 27: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 K 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 K vs. Giants on May 25: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 2 K Diamondbacks vs. Nationals how to watch, starters When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:10 p.m. ET Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:10 p.m. ET Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1 and ARID and MASN2 Fox Sports 1 and ARID and MASN2 Livestream: Watch on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch on Fubo! Diamondbacks starter: Brandon Pfaadt (7-3) Brandon Pfaadt (7-3) Nationals starter: Mike Soroka (1-3) Watch Diamondbacks vs. Nationals on Fubo!
Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
Nationals face growing pressure as MLB insiders split over future stars or fast fixes with top draft pick: Report
Nationals face growing pressure as MLB insiders split over future stars or fast fixes with top draft pick: Report (Image Source: Getty Images) The Washington Nationals won the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery. They will now pick first in July. But this year, there is no clear star at the top. It will not be an easy choice. MLB expert Jim Callis thinks it's a race between three names. Each player is talented, but also has question marks. The Nationals will need to choose carefully. Let's look at the three top options being considered for the No. 1 pick. SS Ethan Holliday has a big bat and a big name Ethan Holliday is a well-known name. His brother, Jackson Holliday, is already in the MLB. Ethan Holliday has strong power and a smooth left-handed swing. Scouts like his size and hitting ability. But there are concerns, too. His plate discipline is not strong. He swings at pitches outside the zone. Also, his bat-to-ball skills still need work. On defence, he may not stay at shortstop. He is not as athletic as his brother. Still, his bat is powerful, and he has room for development. Future big-time hitter he might become if he keeps growing. Left-handed LSU pitcher Kade Anderson. He had a strong year and gained attention fast. His numbers are very good. In 15 starts, he had a 3.54 ERA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He also struck out 145 batters in 89 innings, with just 24 walks. Kade Anderson's fastball is in the low to mid-90s. It has a rising effect that makes it hard to hit. He also throws a nasty curveball. He may not have top speed, but he controls the game well. Scouts compare him to MacKenzie Gore. The Nationals may see him as a safe and smart pick. Also Read: Rob Gronkowski Clears The Air On Wild Aaron Hernandez Masturbation Claims During Patriots Meetings RHP Seth Hernandez is on high risk and high reward Seth Hernandez is the wild card. He is an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall and throws very hard. His fastball hits the high 90s and even reaches 100 mph. But teams often avoid high school pitchers early. They carry more risk. Seth Hernandez still needs to build strength. He also needs to improve control. But his raw talent is rare. Some scouts think he has the highest upside in the draft. The Nationals must choose between power (Holliday), polish (Kade Anderson), and potential (Seth Hernandez). All three players are exciting. But none is a sure thing. Washington's choice in July will shape its future. The clock is ticking.
USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
Padres vs. Nationals Tickets, First Pitch Time for Monday, June 23
Padres vs. Nationals Tickets, First Pitch Time for Monday, June 23 The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals will meet on Monday, June 23 at PETCO Park, at 9:40 p.m. ET (on SDPA and MASN2), with Manny Machado and C.J. Abrams among those expected to produce at the plate. Buy Padres Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Padres Tickets on StubHub Padres vs. Nationals Game Info Game day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Monday, June 23, 2025 Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET 9:40 p.m. ET TV channel: SDPA and MASN2 SDPA and MASN2 Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch LIVE with Fubo! Location: San Diego, California San Diego, California Stadium: PETCO Park PETCO Park Padres Starter: TBA TBA Nationals Starter: TBA Padres vs. Nationals Tickets For Sale Padres vs. Nationals offensive insights The Padres rank 23rd in Major League Baseball with 52 home runs. Fueled by 140 extra-base hits, San Diego ranks 16th in MLB with a .388 slugging percentage this season. The Padres have a team batting average of .251 this season, which ranks 11th among MLB teams. The Nationals rank 13th in MLB action with 60 total home runs. So far this season, Washington's .396 slugging percentage ranks 13th in baseball. The Nationals rank 19th in MLB with a .243 batting average. Watch MLB on Fubo Padres' top hitters Fernando Tatis Jr. is batting .269 this season, with a .339 on-base percentage and a .495 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 18.6%, and his walk rate is 9.3%. He has 13 home runs and 28 RBI, plus 39 runs scored and nine steals on 11 attempts. In 2025, Machado's batting average is .314, to go along with an OPS of .867 (.382 on-base, .485 slugging). He has six homers and 25 RBI, plus 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases on nine attempts. His strikeout rate is 15.8%, and his walk rate is 10.1%. Luis Arraez is batting .289, with three home runs and 20 RBI, plus 22 runs scored. He has a .739 OPS (.322 on-base, .416 slugging). His strikeout rate is 2.3%, and his walk rate is 4.7%. The Padres' Gavin Sheets is hitting .270, with a .319 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 24.5%, and his walk rate is 5.9%. He has 11 home runs and 34 RBI, plus 23 runs scored. Nationals' top hitters James Wood owns a .287 batting average with a .385 OBP and .579 SLG in 252 plate appearances this season. He's also belted 16 home runs with 43 RBI and 37 runs, including nine steals, while putting up a 27% K% and 13.5% BB%. In 196 plate appearances, Abrams has blasted eight bombs, driven in 19 runs, and scored 31 times while hitting .273/.338/.494. He's also swiped nine bags on 11 attempts. His strikeout rate comes in at 18.9%, and his walk rate sits at 6.6%. This season, Luis Garcia, who has a .254/.301/.407 triple slash, has tallied 27 runs, 22 RBI, and five dingers in 196 plate appearances. As a basestealer, he's snagged seven steals on nine tries. His walk rate is 6.1%, while his strikeout rate is 12.8%. At the plate, Nathaniel Lowe is batting .230/.303/.382 with eight homers, 37 RBI and 23 runs scored. He's fanning 27% of the time and walking at a 9.1% rate. Padres' injuries Jason Heyward: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Mason McCoy: 10 Day IL (Finger), Logan Gillaspie: 15 Day IL (Oblique ), Yu Darvish: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Michael King: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jhony Brito: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Bryan Hoeing: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt Waldron: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Joe Musgrove: 60 Day IL (Elbow) Nationals' injuries Dylan Crews: 10 Day IL (Back), Paul DeJong: 10 Day IL (Face), Jacob Young: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Orlando Ribalta: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow) Buy Padres Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Padres Tickets on StubHub
