Readers reply: What is the biggest missed opportunity in history?Missed opportunities in history often stem from failures to act on warnings or to recognize potential.
Falcons vs. Saints redux recap: A hell of a way to lose a football gameThe Falcons struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leading to a disappointing loss against the Saints despite some strong individual performances.
Yankees 3, Orioles 5: Two blunders hold magic number at oneYankees lost to Orioles 5-3, suffering from missed opportunities and ineffective batting despite strong pitching from Clarke Schmidt.
Braves blow another winnable game in 3-2 loss to AngelsBraves struggle with missed opportunities and fail to capitalize on scoring chances during the game, despite a strong pitching performance.
Braves News: Atlanta Experiences Improbable Loss to Rockies, Eddie Rosario elects Free Agency, moreSunday's devastating loss to the Rockies highlighted bullpen struggles and missed opportunities for the Braves amidst a challenging season.
Braves' May malaise continues with 4-1 loss to PiratesDespite strong offensive outputs, the Braves faced a significant defeat against the Pirates due to defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
Braves blow another winnable game in 3-2 loss to AngelsBraves struggle with missed opportunities and fail to capitalize on scoring chances during the game, despite a strong pitching performance.
Braves News: Atlanta Experiences Improbable Loss to Rockies, Eddie Rosario elects Free Agency, moreSunday's devastating loss to the Rockies highlighted bullpen struggles and missed opportunities for the Braves amidst a challenging season.
Braves' May malaise continues with 4-1 loss to PiratesDespite strong offensive outputs, the Braves faced a significant defeat against the Pirates due to defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
Faux-pas on the base paths!Chapman's over-enthusiastic baserunning may have cost the Giants the game, leading to blunders on the base paths.
Aaron Boone pulls Gleyber Torres from Friday night game after lack of hustleGleyber Torres's struggles have been frustrating for the Yankees as he underperforms in his walk year into free agency.
Yankees 4, Rays 6: Late surge can't overcome early wasted opportunitiesYankees had ample opportunities but struggled with clutch hitting, leaving men on base and losing due to multiple missed chances.
Aaron Boone pulls Gleyber Torres from Friday night game after lack of hustleGleyber Torres's struggles have been frustrating for the Yankees as he underperforms in his walk year into free agency.
Yankees 4, Rays 6: Late surge can't overcome early wasted opportunitiesYankees had ample opportunities but struggled with clutch hitting, leaving men on base and losing due to multiple missed chances.
Intel's Plan to Improve Stock Price--Fire PeopleIntel plans layoffs to boost margins after missing big opportunities like AI chips. NVIDIA's success highlights Intel's downfalls in key markets.
Yankees 1, Athletics 3: New York's offense sputters with 11 men strandedThe Yankees' offensive struggles against a subpar team led to a 3-1 defeat, wasting opportunities and leaving numerous men on base.
Gut Reaction: Marlins 6, Mets 4 (7/19/24)The Mets suffered a 6-4 loss to the Marlins due to pitching struggles and missed opportunities despite a strong performance by Jeff McNeil.
Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Offense Falls Short In Series Opener Vs. BravesThe Red Sox stranded 13 base runners and failed to capitalize on key opportunities, leading to a 4-2 loss against the Braves.
Offensive woes continue for Braves in 4-3 loss to CubsThe Atlanta Braves struggled to capitalize on opportunities and secure a win against the Chicago Cubs despite having early leads.
Yankees 1, Athletics 3: New York's offense sputters with 11 men strandedThe Yankees' offensive struggles against a subpar team led to a 3-1 defeat, wasting opportunities and leaving numerous men on base.
Gut Reaction: Marlins 6, Mets 4 (7/19/24)The Mets suffered a 6-4 loss to the Marlins due to pitching struggles and missed opportunities despite a strong performance by Jeff McNeil.
Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Offense Falls Short In Series Opener Vs. BravesThe Red Sox stranded 13 base runners and failed to capitalize on key opportunities, leading to a 4-2 loss against the Braves.
Offensive woes continue for Braves in 4-3 loss to CubsThe Atlanta Braves struggled to capitalize on opportunities and secure a win against the Chicago Cubs despite having early leads.
Red Sox Notes: Boston Optimistic 'Breakthrough' ApproachingStruggling Red Sox face umpiring challenges and missed opportunities in loss to Orioles.
Gut Reaction: Phillies 5, Mets 4 (10 INN) 5/13/24The Mets suffered a disappointing 5-4 loss to the Phillies due to Edwin Diaz's struggles and missed opportunities in hitting.
Chicago White Sox are 21-60 at the halfway point of the season: 'It might look a lot uglier than it actually is'Chicago White Sox struggled with missed opportunities despite early power display and fell to another defeat, leading to a tough season start.
Red Sox Notes: Boston Optimistic 'Breakthrough' ApproachingStruggling Red Sox face umpiring challenges and missed opportunities in loss to Orioles.
Gut Reaction: Phillies 5, Mets 4 (10 INN) 5/13/24The Mets suffered a disappointing 5-4 loss to the Phillies due to Edwin Diaz's struggles and missed opportunities in hitting.
Chicago White Sox are 21-60 at the halfway point of the season: 'It might look a lot uglier than it actually is'Chicago White Sox struggled with missed opportunities despite early power display and fell to another defeat, leading to a tough season start.
Earthquakes' offense struggles in California Clasico as winless streak extends to nine with loss to LA GalaxySan Jose's offensive struggles against LA Galaxy despite having numerous opportunities.
Earthquakes' offense struggles in California Clasico as winless streak extends to nine with loss to LA GalaxySan Jose's offensive struggles against LA Galaxy despite having numerous opportunities.
Four observations from Bayern Munich's poetic season-ending 4-2 defeat to HoffenheimBayern Munich third place finish sealed a disappointing season.
The best player/manager combos that never wereSuccessful player-manager pairings create lasting football memories.
Gut Reaction: Rays 7, Mets 6 (10 INN) 5/5/24Mets' pitchers struggle as Diaz and Diekman falter, leading to eighth straight loss in Tampa.
'Chelsea pain self-inflicted as Man City show mentality of champions'Chelsea and manager Pochettino continue to struggle with big match losses and missed opportunities.
Video: Nicolas Jackson should be subbed off for missed opportunity vs Man CityChelsea had a solid first half with missed opportunities,
'Chelsea pain self-inflicted as Man City show mentality of champions'Chelsea and manager Pochettino continue to struggle with big match losses and missed opportunities.
Video: Nicolas Jackson should be subbed off for missed opportunity vs Man CityChelsea had a solid first half with missed opportunities,
Man City's 'double-treble' dream is over. Their worst week of the season is not.Guardiola has “no regrets” despite Manchester City's Champions League exit, regrets missed opportunities and feels they were close to creating history.
Nationals' impatience at the plate is contagious in 6-2 loss to DodgersMissed opportunities in the first inning set the tone for the Nationals' loss against the Dodgers in a 6-2 game.
Forward Chelsea refused to sign two years ago now has more goals than IsakNewcastle failed to sign Cole Palmer in 2021, who is now excelling at Chelsea, hinting at missed opportunities in player acquisitions.
Purdy admits 49ers 'still stinging' from Super Bowl LVIII lossMissed opportunities cost the 49ers the Super Bowl, quarterback Brock Purdy acknowledges the need to capitalize on every play.
Juventus 0 - Torino 0: Initial reaction and random observationsJuventus failed to capitalize on key opportunities against Torino and settled for a scoreless draw in the Derby della Mole.
White Sox walked off by Guardians in 10thThames focuses on positivity and improvement for struggling hittersMissed opportunities with runners in scoring position contribute to a tough loss for the team
'It Is Tough To Live With': AFC Championship Loss To Steelers Still Haunts LaDainian TomlinsonLaDainian Tomlinson's career legacy lacked a Super Bowl win, despite reaching AFC Championship Games twice.Tomlinson reflects on the close calls and missed opportunities that haunt him in pursuing a Super Bowl victory.
'Positives for Liverpool - but a big chance missed'Liverpool showed resilience by coming back from being 2-1 down at Old Trafford.Despite missing opportunities, Liverpool dominated the first half against Manchester United.
Padres 15, Dodgers 11: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's disastrous debut leads to a messy, high-scoring loss - Dodgers DigestDodgers lost second game of Seoul Series 15-11 to Padres with multiple errors and missed opportunities.Yoshinobu Yamamoto's MLB debut was disastrous, leading to 5 runs in the 1st inning before being pulled out.
Scoring touch deserts Toronto Marlies in ill-tempered loss to SpringfieldToronto Marlies lacked finishing touch on grade-A chances against Springfield's goalie.Bad puck play and a couple of breakdowns led to the Marlies' loss.
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemicBaroness Hallett's report highlighted the UK's decade of over-confidence and misguided pandemic preparedness, leading to severe consequences during the Covid-19 crisis.
Phillies 5, Dodgers 1: Swept behind stranding the bases loaded and defensive miscues - Dodgers DigestDodgers lost 5-1 to Phillies after failing to capitalize on opportunities.
Kylian Mbappe tries to light up France-Belgium tie with great run and shotKylian Mbappe's performance at Euro 2024 has been underwhelming despite his ability to impact games.
Confirmed Van Bronckhorst Rangers target lines up 40m moveLack of proper transfer investment and player trading model hurt Rangers during Giovanni van Bronckhorst's era.
The Growing Legend of Brad StevensStevens reflects on Celtics' playoff letdowns and the slim margin for improvement to reach Finals
Braves get shut out for the second time in seven days in 4-0 loss to OriolesOffense struggles for the Atlanta Braves as they fail to capitalize on opportunities, leading to a shutout loss against the Baltimore Orioles.