{"id":6702,"date":"2025-06-04T10:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:15:28","slug":"yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Yahoo Sports AM: NL Turns the Tables on AL in Surprising Showdown!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%9A%A8_Headline_Update\" >\ud83d\udea8 Headline Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%E2%9A%BE_AL_vs_NL_Overview\" >\u26be AL vs. NL Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#Photo_Feature_The_Korir_Brothers\" >Photo Feature: The Korir Brothers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_Premier_League_Update_Close_Competition\" >\ud83c\udfc6 Premier League Update: Close Competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%8F%88_2025_NFL_Draft_From_NYC_to_Green_Bay\" >\ud83c\udfc8 2025 NFL Draft: From NYC to Green Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%93%BA_Upcoming_Games_Round_1_Continues\" >\ud83d\udcfa Upcoming Games: Round 1 Continues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%91%9F_Marathon_Trivia\" >\ud83d\udc5f Marathon Trivia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/04\/yahoo-sports-am-nl-turns-the-tables-on-al-in-surprising-showdown\/#%F0%9F%93%B8_Photo_Highlights\" >\ud83d\udcf8 Photo Highlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Yahoo Sports AM<\/em><em> Our daily newsletter keeps you informed on all sports happenings. <\/em><em>Subscribe here<\/em><em> to receive it each morning.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%A8_Headline_Update\"><\/span>\ud83d\udea8 Headline Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc0 <strong>Pistons End Playoff Drought:<\/strong> The Detroit Pistons secured a 100-94 victory over the Knicks, breaking a 15-game playoff losing streak, the longest in NBA history. This marked their first postseason win since 2008.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd2 <strong>Overtime Game-Winners:<\/strong> Alex Ovechkin netted his first playoff overtime goal, leading the Capitals to victory against the Canadiens. In Dallas, Colin Blackwell emerged as the hero as the Stars defeated the Avalanche, wrapping up their series.<\/p>\n<p>\u23f1\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Boston Marathon Results:<\/strong> Kenya&#8217;s Sharon Rokedy clinched the Boston Marathon with a record-breaking time of 2:17:20, surpassing the women&#8217;s course record of 2:19:59.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 <strong>Quarterback Change:<\/strong> Joey Aguilar, a recent transfer to UCLA, is set to replace Nicoia Mareava, who has also transferred to UCLA.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd2 <strong>Kraken Shake-Up:<\/strong> The Seattle Kraken are preparing to let go of head coach Dan Bylsma after one season and will also replace GM Ron Francis.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%BE_AL_vs_NL_Overview\"><\/span>\u26be AL vs. NL Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"(Mitchell Lev\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/yUNhoMao_tE6vG.tKS5cDQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/bbb5e4a0-1f75-11f0-bab7-a7ea4bd4f970\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>(Mitchell Lev\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Historically, the American League has outperformed the National League,<\/strong> but this season has seen a notable shift, with the NL coming out strong.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>NL Teams Surge:<\/strong> This season, five National League teams have already achieved 14 wins, while only two American League teams have reached that mark.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>The Run Differential backs this trend, as nine NL teams have positive outcomes compared to just five in the AL.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Player Performances:<\/strong> The NL features nine of the top 12 batters by FWAR and seven of the top 11 pitchers, prompting discussions about the widening gap in talent, as noted by ESPN\u2019s Buster Olney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaching Changes:<\/strong> While it&#8217;s difficult to predict if this early advantage will hold, it seems the NL has been narrowing the gap with the AL in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>The AL had a winning record in 17 out of the first 21 years of Interleague play, yet the NL has claimed top performance in four of the past six seasons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Though the AL maintains a 68-52 lead in World Series wins overall, the NL has claimed four of the last six championships.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Shifts:<\/strong> The recent NL ascendance reflects the cyclical nature of interleague rivalries.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>The Yankees set a high bar in the &#8217;90s, prompting the Red Sox to spend aggressively to compete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>This competitive spirit has been mirrored by the Dodgers\u2019 recent success, which has prompted other NL teams to invest, leading to dominant payrolls for teams like the Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, and Padres.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Future Dynamics:<\/strong> Previously, the disparities between the NL and AL were only evident in the World Series, but Interleague play has magnified these differences in the current balanced schedule era (2023-present).<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Summary:<\/strong> Although it\u2019s early in the MLB season, the trends observed are compelling, indicating a strong lineup in the NL.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Feature_The_Korir_Brothers\"><\/span>Photo Feature: The Korir Brothers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Coryle (left) celebrating with his brother Wesley after winning the marathon. (Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dM0qB57pwv_nK53bSEb0Tw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/dd1215b0-1f75-11f0-bdc9-6a411a6ad017\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>John Coryle (left) with his brother Wesley after winning the trophy. (Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Korir Brothers: John and Wesley<\/strong> Now share a unique bond as Boston Marathon champions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John crossing the finish line on Monday. (Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mRL1LqOT8qPvaGqadTye7w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/eec41d30-1f75-11f0-afe5-1ce6371ca468\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>John finished the race with a time of 2:04:45, the second-fastest in men&#8217;s marathon history.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Wesley&#8217;s 2012 Win:<\/strong> He finished at 2:12:40, nearly eight minutes slower than his brother; however, John benefited from cooler weather compared to Wesley&#8217;s record heat.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_Premier_League_Update_Close_Competition\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 Premier League Update: Close Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nottingham Forest secured victory on Monday, finishing third. (Ryan Pierce\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gqtGXnEFT6YBq5UNZ2qAMQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc0NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/1aa442e0-1f76-11f0-9def-cf4ac6c6b78e\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Nottingham Forest achieved victory on Monday, securing a third-place finish. (Ryan Pierce\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Premier League Update:<\/strong> With Liverpool poised to win its record 20th title, the relegation scene is nearing completion. The Champions League chase, however, is just heating up with five matches left to play.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Standings:<\/strong> Five teams are tightly packed, all vying for the final Champions League spots, trailing Liverpool (79 points) and Arsenal (66 points).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Nottingham Forest (60 points)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Matches:<\/strong> The next five weeks will be intense, with clubs vying for crucial points. The action begins today with Manchester City facing Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%88_2025_NFL_Draft_From_NYC_to_Green_Bay\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc8 2025 NFL Draft: From NYC to Green Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\" (Amy Monks\/Yahoo Sports)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4oVKu7.vx001OczrGmBE8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/37c56250-1f76-11f0-abe5-b3d66b0cb0b9\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>(Amy Monks\/Yahoo Sports)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>This week, the 2025 NFL Draft<\/strong> is set to take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marking the ninth city to host this significant offseason event since its inception in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insight from Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Fans of the NFL who have enjoyed the league&#8217;s traveling draft roadshow owe a nod to the unexpected role of the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes,<\/em> which ironically spurred the NFL to move its draft from NYC. For decades, Radio City Music Hall was the draft&#8217;s traditional stage, but when scheduling conflicts with the Rockettes emerged in 2014, the NFL opted to take the show on the road, transforming the event into a spectacle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Previous Draft Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dive In:<\/strong> Let\u2019s revisit the best moments from the ongoing draft series as the NFL gets ready to unfold in Green Bay.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%BA_Upcoming_Games_Round_1_Continues\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcfa Upcoming Games: Round 1 Continues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Can the Lakers secure the series before heading to Minnesota? (Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/afV9didlZHoPauezhUfrNg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/8d09b130-1f76-11f0-adcd-9354b3730c4c\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Can the Lakers win the series before heading to Minnesota? (Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Round 1 playoffs<\/strong> continues tonight with three NBA games and four NHL games.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfc0 <strong>NBA:<\/strong> Pacers at Bucks (0-1) <em>(7pm, NBA)<\/em>; Thunder at Grizzlies (0-1) <em>(7:30pm, TNT)<\/em>; Lakers at Timberwolves (1-0) <em>(10pm, TNT)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfd2 <strong>NHL:<\/strong> Hurricanes at Devils (0-1) <em>(6pm, ESPN)<\/em>; Maple Leafs at Senators (0-1) <em>(7:30pm, ESPN2)<\/em>; Panthers at Lightning <em>(8:30pm, ESPN)<\/em>; Golden Knights at Wild (0-1) <em>(11pm, ESPN)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More to Watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>\u26be\u26be\ufe0f <strong>MLB:<\/strong> Mets at Phillies <em>(7:10pm, TBS)<\/em> &#8230; top two teams in the NL East.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>\u26bd\u26bd\ufe0f <strong>NWSL:<\/strong> Portland vs. Gotham <em>(10:30pm, CBSN)<\/em> &#8230; 9th vs. 4th place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>\u26bd\u26bd\ufe0f <strong>Premier League:<\/strong> Man City vs. Aston Villa <em>(USA Network, 3pm)<\/em> &#8230; 5th and 7th place matchup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*<em>The Florida Battle begins tonight in Tampa, a repeat of the postseason rivalry since 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%9F_Marathon_Trivia\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc5f Marathon Trivia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Elite female runners take off at the starting line. (Boston Globe via David L. Ryan\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q_hfPFsGnDzy9xjDASp1Kg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/aa2f3d70-1f76-11f0-bfd5-5c72c96c2c54\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Elite female runners start at the Boston Marathon. (Boston Globe via David L. Ryan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Boston Marathon<\/strong> is one of six World Marathon majors each year. Can you name the other five?<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Two in the U.S., two in Europe, and one in Asia.<\/p>\n<p><em>*The Sydney Marathon is not included as it\u2019s considered the seventh major starting this year.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Answer will be provided below.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B8_Photo_Highlights\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf8 Photo Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A local tennis player practices at Bostall Gardens in London. (Julian Finney\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/p47YMTg2lNgJQMQGtfI1mQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5NDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/d67c07a0-1f76-11f0-93fd-8b7f674e2f59\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>A local tennis player practices in London. (Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Nice outfit!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trivia Answer:<\/strong> New York City, Chicago, London, Berlin, Tokyo<\/p>\n<p><em>Enjoy this edition of <\/em><em>Yahoo Sports AM<\/em><em>. Our daily newsletter keeps you updated on all things sports. <\/em><em>Sign up here<\/em><em> to get it in your inbox every morning.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> The spirited competition within the Premier League is heating up, creating thrilling moments for soccer enthusiasts. As teams vie for Champions League spots, the stakes are high, which could lead to unexpected upsets and exciting matchups as the season draws to a close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yahoo Sports AM Our daily newsletter keeps you informed on all sports happenings. 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