Kristie Ackert is a breaking news sports writer for USA Today. She brings decades of experience, including years covering the Yankees and Mets for the New York Daily News. She also covered the NHL, NFL and NBA in New York. Ackert lives in Florida with her partner, their two rescue dogs and usually a foster puppy or two.
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My Recent Work
Bryson DeChambeau: 'I'm not going to rewrite the last four years'
Tee Higgins touchdown ball gift left this young fan stunned
Connor McDavid is chasing Gretzky. Here's when he could pass him.
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Bryson DeChambeau is a free agent with LIV Golf dead. Can he return to PGA Tour? Bryson DeChambeau owed $5.77 million by league that's folding: What's next?
Jake Bauers faces a $23 million decision MLB may never offer again
From Division II dugout to Athletics GM. Who is Cam Castro?
When will Kawhi Leonard return to the court? Raptors give injury update
MLB lockout is coming. What it means for free agency, Opening Day and fans
Sovereignty wins Breeders' Cup Classic in dramatic finish at Keeneland
Astros turn to Cardinals' Randy Flores as next general manager
Dwyane Wade statue now looks like Dwyane Wade after two years of mocking
Brewers bring World Series trophy to Bob Uecker mural
Jacob Misiorowski needed just two strikeouts to win a World Series
William Contreras' World Series MVP win caps brilliant playoffs
Brewers ace pulled in World Series game with injury concern
Rays' Yandy Diaz stays in World Series game after injury delay
Junior Caminero ready for World Series Game 5
Brewers celebrate first World Series championship in franchise history
Brewers were three outs from a title. Now they have to forget it.
Brewers announce World Series Game 4 starter
Rays walk off Brewers in 12th to stay alive in World Series
Gasser, math working against Rays: Winners and losers from Game 3
Rays allow eight two-out runs in World Series Game 3 loss to Brewers
Watch outfielder crash into wall making unreal World Series catch
Clemente Award goes to Lindor, fifth Puerto Rican winner
Brewers dismantle Rays in World Series Game 3 rout
Knicks struggle as defending champs start 0-3
Rays rally around Junior Caminero after viral dugout outburst
Did Kimi Antonelli win F1 championship at USGP?
PGA golfers will play one hole for $1.08 million after final round is canceled
Rays jump Logan Henderson for four runs in World Series Game 2 first
The Brewers pitcher who has not lost at home starts World Series Game 2
Brewers complete wild comeback to beat Rays in World Series Game 2
See the Brewers sausages in their first World Series race
Jacob Misiorowski brings the heat at World Series. Miz's Game 1 stats
Brewers or Rays will end championship wait. Which team is next in line?
Rays sit hot second baseman in Game 1 of the World Series