Padres' Dylan Cease throws first-career no-hitter; Team USA Men's Basketball preview

Cease mowed down the Nationals for his first career no-no

By Zachary Pereles Jul 26, 2024 at 9:19 am ET• 7 min read

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⚾ Good morning to everyone but especially ...

DYLAN CEASE AND THE SAN DIEGO PADRES

Dylan Ceasewould not cease, no matter the weather nor the pitch count. And theNationalshad no answer. Cease threw just the second no-hitter inPadreshistory in San Diego's 3-0 win in the nation's capital.

• After waiting out a lengthy rain delay, Cease, on a career-high 114 pitches, struck out nine and walked three. He had to convince manager Mike Shildtto let him finish the job, and he rewarded his manager. He was still hitting 99 mph in the ninth inning.
• It's his first career no-hitter and second career complete game. He joinsJoe Musgroveas the only players in franchise history with a no-hitter.
• It's also the second no-no in MLB this season;Ronel Blancothrew the other April 1.
• While the Nationals hardly applied much pressure, Cease did get a great play from his defense. In the fifth inning, aJuan Yepezbloop threatened to drop in afterXander Bogaerts bobbled an over-the-shoulder catch attempt, butJackson Merrillwas in perfect position and caught the ricochet.

This continues an absolutely incredible run for Cease, Mike Axisa notes.

• Axisa:"The Padres landed Cease in a spring-training trade with the Chicago White Sox and he has been one of the single best additions made by any team heading into the 2024 season. ... Cease is the first pitcher to go at least six innings with no more than one hit allowed in three consecutive starts since 1901. Thursday was his sixth start of at least six innings with no more than one hit allowed this season. That is two more than any other pitcher in any season since 1901."

The Padres have won five straight to move into the third NL Wild Card spot.

😁 Honorable mentions

• Who has the best nickname on Team USA men's basketball? The players debated.
• Here's what Olympic athletes brought with them to Paris.
• Here are the new Olympic events ... including breakdancing!
• Randy Arozarena is heading to Seattle.
• Clayton Kershawmade his season debut.
• Kirk Cousinshas been medically cleared but will have his reps managed.
• Shane Steichenwon't limitAnthony Richardson's running.
• In the aftermath of the NBA's new TV deal, it's time to shorten the season, Sam Quinn says.
• TheDiamondbacksacquired A.J. Puk.
• Novak DjokovicandRafael Nadalcould meet in the second round of Olympic Men's Tennis.
• Men's college basketball fans will recognize these names in Olympic play.

😕 Not so honorable mentions

• Jerry Jonescompared himself toPatrick Mahomeswhen it comes to contract negotiations. Uhh ... not quite!
• Do theBengalshave contract trouble with Ja'Marr Chase?
• Our NFL injury tracker is, unfortunately, filling up quickly.
• Dabo Swinneyis not a fan of proposed scholarship and roster changes.
• Dan Lanningfired back at Kirby Smart's NIL comment.
• Mason Miller is on the IL after he broke a finger pounding his fist in frustration.
• Canadawomen's soccer coachBev Priestmanwas removed following a spying scandal.

⚽ USWNT cruises past Zambia in Olympic opener

TheUSWNTis off to a flying start at the 2024 Olympics after beating Zambia3-0 in managerEmma Hayes' first competitive match in charge.

After two underwhelming matches in the lead up to the Games, the Americans wasted little time getting their talented attack going.Trinity Rodmanopened the scoring in the 17th minute off a wonderful turn and a calm, cool, collected finish. Seven minutes later,Mallory Swansonfound the back of the net, and a minute later, she did it again. Zambia went down a player in the 34th minute after Pauline Zulu's red card, and the match lost its bite thereafter.