Mariana Salaverria

I am a simple Wisconsin Womens: I love beer and sports.

Saquon Barkley’s 3 TDs power Eagles to ‘sloppy’ win over Packers in Brazil

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Saquon Barkley’s 3 TDs power Eagles to ‘sloppy’ win over Packers in Brazil

SÃO PAULO — “It was sloppy,” DeVonta Smith said. And he wasn’t talking about caipirinha cocktails. He wasn’t talking about field conditions in a soccer venue in the first-ever NFL game in South America. No, the wide receiver was stating what was visible as the Philadelphia Eagles debuted their revamped system under offensive coordinator Kellen […]

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Indiana Fever loss offers Caitlin Clark a chance to grow as a leader

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Indiana Fever loss offers Caitlin Clark a chance to grow as a leader

Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. Buy INDIANAPOLIS — The game was going on, but Caitlin Clark chose

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NFL Week 1 roundtable: Patriots starting QB, Dak Prescott’s contract and Aaron Rodgers returns

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NFL Week 1 roundtable: Patriots starting QB, Dak Prescott’s contract and Aaron Rodgers returns

Between a cleat being one size too big and the league’s newest international excursion, Week 1 in the NFL is already eventful. Now comes Sunday, when rookie quarterbacks debut, as do head coaches and other new faces in new places. Dak Prescott’s contract still looms over the Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew

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Lions’ Dan Campbell has become the coach he always set out to be

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Lions’ Dan Campbell has become the coach he always set out to be

DETROIT — The introduction-heard-’round-the-football-world is now three and a half years old. And for a time, was the lasting image of Dan Campbell. In the early years, you couldn’t see the Detroit Lions receive a national mention without a knee-cap reference, often said in jest. That infamous presser was Campbell’s attempt at speaking directly to

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F1’s Carlos Sainz embraces final races as a Ferrari driver: “No one can take that away”

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F1’s Carlos Sainz embraces final races as a Ferrari driver: “No one can take that away”

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MONZA, Italy — Carlos Sainz didn’t shy away from admitting that the Italian Grand Prix weekend would be an emotional one. The week leading up to Ferrari’s home grand prix is one

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How Morteza Mehrzad, the world’s second tallest man, spiked Iran to Paralympic gold

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How Morteza Mehrzad, the world’s second tallest man, spiked Iran to Paralympic gold

“SUPER SPIKE!” the PA announcer bellows inside the electric party atmosphere of the North Arena on the outskirts of Paris. Arms outstretched wide, Morteza Mehrzad, sitting on the floor in his red top and black trousers, lets out a roar to celebrate yet another punishing blow which immediately ends the rally. It is just one

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Troy Aikman ‘never lost at anything.’ He’s just now starting to enjoy it.

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Troy Aikman ‘never lost at anything.’ He’s just now starting to enjoy it.

DALLAS — After he’s revved the room and made his pitch, Troy Aikman walks to the back and starts tending bar. “What can I get ya?” he asks, flashing that famous half-smile over and over, probably because he knows the only beer on tap is his. It’s a Monday afternoon, late summer, just north of

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What makes Caleb Williams different? Bears players, coaches share stories

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What makes Caleb Williams different? Bears players, coaches share stories

Rome Odunze preferred to sit on the bench and reset when the University of Washington’s defense took the field. He wanted to catch his breath before the next series. Except when Caleb Williams was the opponent. He was must-see. Odunze already had a perception of Williams thanks to a viral moment from Oklahoma. As a

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Meet the guy who has pitched for five MLB teams in 2024: Sliders

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Meet the guy who has pitched for five MLB teams in 2024: Sliders

For Mike Baumann, it started the same way as his first seven seasons in professional baseball. He was, as always, employed by the Baltimore Orioles, the team that drafted him in the third round in 2017. He wanted to help a familiar organization while advancing his own career. “My expectation was to take a step

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Can Michigan beat Texas? Big House showdown could have big College Football Playoff impact

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Can Michigan beat Texas? Big House showdown could have big College Football Playoff impact

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Texas and Michigan have met only once, a game known as Vince Young’s second most famous Rose Bowl performance. Michigan fans are haunted by memories of the Texas quarterback weaving through the Wolverines’ defense for 192 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the 2005 Rose Bowl, a 38-37 thriller won by

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