Caitlin Clark had a rare poor game, going 0-for-7 from three-point range, which contributed to the Indiana Fever's loss to the Golden State Valkyries, despite her usual strong shooting and playmaking.
The Cubs lost 5-4 to the Reds in a poorly-played game marked by bad fielding, relief pitching, and numerous walks. Despite some offensive efforts, including a home run by Ian Happ and a late rally, the Cubs' mistakes and coaching decisions led to their defeat. The game was frustrating to watch, dragging out over three hours. The Cubs have now blown 27 leads this season and are two games under .500.
The Boston Bruins were booed off the ice after a lackluster 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, marking their second disappointing performance in a week. Matt Grzelcyk's ejection and the team's inability to win with their 'B' game were key takeaways from the game. The fans' reaction reflected their dissatisfaction with the team's lack of effort, prompting coach Jim Montgomery to hint at potential changes if such performances continue.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' recent losses to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots have exposed their poor performance and lack of interest in the AFC playoff race. Head coach Mike Tomlin, who has received praise in the past, must also take some blame for the team's sloppy play and ill-preparedness. The Steelers' offense struggled throughout the game, and despite a late comeback attempt, they couldn't overcome the Patriots' lead. The team's lackluster performance raises questions about their playoff prospects and reflects poorly on Tomlin.
Pro Football Focus highlights the poor performance of the officiating crew in the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, pointing out inconsistent calls that seemed to favor the Jaguars. One particular call involved a roughing-the-passer penalty against the Steelers, while a similar hit on their quarterback went uncalled. The lack of consistency and potential favoritism has left Steelers fans frustrated, but the team must quickly move on as they face the Tennessee Titans next.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard admitted to being the "weakest link" on the team after allowing five runs on seven hits, including three home runs, in a loss to the Nationals. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts would not confirm whether Syndergaard would make his next start, and the former All-Star acknowledged that his mechanical adjustments have not been effective. Syndergaard has allowed multiple runs in nine consecutive outings and has a 6.54 ERA this season. The Dodgers are also dealing with injuries to their starting rotation, which could provide some short-term security for Syndergaard.
The Boston Red Sox disappointed fans on Opening Day with a sloppy performance against the Baltimore Orioles, losing 10-9. The team, which has low expectations this season, needs to prove its worth to fans after trading Mookie Betts and failing to sign top-level free agent pitchers. Despite listing attendance as a sell-out, there were sizable patches of empty seats at Fenway Park. Fans are growing apathetic towards the team, and the Red Sox have a lot of work to do to create something to be optimistic about.