What is a 'torpedo' bat? Expert explains
After the first weekend of MLB's 2025 season, the thing everyone is talking about is bats. The New York Yankees' bats, specifically, thanks to their use of a recent innovation in baseball hardware. The "torpedo" bat is a newer design, and was in use before 2025. FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar joined LiveNOW's Andy Mac to talk about the bat and the Yankees' power surge.
After the first weekend of MLB's 2025 season, the thing everyone is talking about is bats. The New York Yankees' bats, specifically, thanks to their use of a recent innovation in baseball hardware. The "torpedo" bat is a newer design, and was in use before 2025. FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar joined LiveNOW's Andy Mac to talk about the bat and the Yankees' power surge.
It's Opening Day for the MLB 2025 season
It's Opening Day for the MLB 2025 season. Former MLB Pitcher, Jacob Turner, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the excitement ahead of first pitch.
It's Opening Day for the MLB 2025 season. Former MLB Pitcher, Jacob Turner, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the excitement ahead of first pitch.
Nationals host the Phillies in season opener
The Phillies will kick off opening day against the Nationals in DC. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to FOX 29 reporter, Cheyenne Corin on the latest.
The Phillies will kick off opening day against the Nationals in DC. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to FOX 29 reporter, Cheyenne Corin on the latest.
UFL to kick off second season on Friday
UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to preview the United Football League's second season that's set to kick off on Friday.
UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to preview the United Football League's second season that's set to kick off on Friday.
Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
JuJu Watkins suffers torn ACL
USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women's NCAA tournament after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during a second-round matchup against Mississippi State. According to a post from the team via X, Watkins will undergo season-ending surgery and then begin rehabilitation.
USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women's NCAA tournament after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during a second-round matchup against Mississippi State. According to a post from the team via X, Watkins will undergo season-ending surgery and then begin rehabilitation.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison time for 2022 shooting
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
Top headlines heading into MLB Opening Day
USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss top baseball headlines as MLB's Opening Day is set for Thursday.
USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss top baseball headlines as MLB's Opening Day is set for Thursday.
Top March Madness bets as Sweet 16 takes shape
VegasInsider's Patrick Everson joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss top bets related to the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
VegasInsider's Patrick Everson joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss top bets related to the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Former Yankee star Brett Gardner says son, 14, died suddenly on family vacation
The Gardners shared in a statement from the team that Miller passed away on Friday after falling ill while on vacation. The parents mentioned that other family members also became sick and expressed their search for answers.
The Gardners shared in a statement from the team that Miller passed away on Friday after falling ill while on vacation. The parents mentioned that other family members also became sick and expressed their search for answers.
14-year-old becomes youngest ever women's pro soccer player in US
McKenna Whitham made her debut for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.
McKenna Whitham made her debut for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Boston Celtics for record $6.1 billion
The $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics marks the largest purchase for a sports team in the U.S.
The $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics marks the largest purchase for a sports team in the U.S.
Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner and media personality, dies at 76
Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner and popular TV pundit, has died at 76, according to a family statement. Here's what to know.
Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner and popular TV pundit, has died at 76, according to a family statement. Here's what to know.
Former golf club employee who stole millions in Masters merchandise sentenced to 1 year in prison
Richard Brendan Globensky was also ordered to pay over $3.4 million to Augusta National Golf Club.
Richard Brendan Globensky was also ordered to pay over $3.4 million to Augusta National Golf Club.
Packers officially propose banning NFL's 'tush push' play
The Green Bay Packers have proposed a ban of the "tush push" play, popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what we know.
The Green Bay Packers have proposed a ban of the "tush push" play, popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what we know.
Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
When is Opening Day for MLB? Dates to know for start of 2025 season
The Major League Baseball regular season kicked off early for two teams, while the remaining clubs take the field later this month. Here’s when your favorite team will play their first game.
The Major League Baseball regular season kicked off early for two teams, while the remaining clubs take the field later this month. Here’s when your favorite team will play their first game.
Tracy Morgan leaves Knicks game in wheelchair after throwing up in courtside seat
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan needed a wheelchair to leave the New York Knicks-Miami Heat game after throwing up and getting a nosebleed at his courtside seat.
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan needed a wheelchair to leave the New York Knicks-Miami Heat game after throwing up and getting a nosebleed at his courtside seat.
College Basketball Crown: First-ever tournament bracket released
The first-ever bracket for the College Basketball Crown tournament was released Monday morning with teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences. Here’s who will be headed to Vegas to play for the crown.
The first-ever bracket for the College Basketball Crown tournament was released Monday morning with teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences. Here’s who will be headed to Vegas to play for the crown.
The 2025 College Basketball Crown tournament: How to watch and what to know
If your team didn’t make it into the NCAA Tournament or if you just aren’t ready for March Madness to end in March, there’s a new tournament for you this year.
If your team didn’t make it into the NCAA Tournament or if you just aren’t ready for March Madness to end in March, there’s a new tournament for you this year.