9 minutes ago

Reds Lock Up Chase Burns After Ace-Level Rookie First Half

The Reds and Chase Burns agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension, and his 2026 numbers show why Cincinnati moved quickly. Burns is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 102.2 innings, 118 strikeouts and a 1.11 WHIP, making him one of baseball’s most valuable young arms entering the second half.

By Abhay Aggarwal

23 minutes ago

NBA Probes Gary Trent Jr.’s Four-Year Bucks Contract

The NBA is investigating the four-year, $64 million free-agent agreement Trent signed to remain with Milwaukee, according to a league spokesperson. The deal was initially reported July 12, but the reason for the probe was not disclosed. The guard’s contract now faces league scrutiny before the Bucks can move forward with their offseason commitment as planned.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Braves Make Statement With $1.25M Signing of Jack Brenner

The Braves signed seventh-round pick Jack Brenner for a record-tying $1.25 million bonus, matching the mark set in 2025. The Wisconsin high school catcher received well above the $307,300 slot value. A line-drive hitter with athleticism, plus speed and a solid arm, Brenner bypasses his Oklahoma commitment to begin his professional career.

By Abhay Aggarwal

about 1 hour ago

NBA Takes No Further Action Over Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro Incident

"After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league," an NBA spokesperson said, per Shams Charania. Adebayo struck Herro in the face area at a Las Vegas practice court last week.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 hour ago

Liberty-Wings Game Postponed After New York’s Charter Plane Issues

Thursday night’s Liberty-Wings matchup in Dallas was postponed after mechanical issues with New York’s charter plane prevented the team from arriving on time. The WNBA rescheduled the game for Monday, July 20, at 8 p.m. ET. Dallas entered on a five-game winning streak, while New York was seeking to end a three-game skid in the standings.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Ousmane Dembele Sparks Teammate Backlash During Spain Defeat

L'équipe reported Dembele told France’s players their press was poorly coordinated as they trailed Spain 1-0 at halftime. He tried to spark a revolt, but some teammates were annoyed, feeling he only became vocal when he was struggling. France conceded again after the break, lost 2-0 and will face England for third place, while Spain meet Argentina in the final.

By Tanish Chachra

about 3 hours ago

Acuña Jr. and Kim Resume Rehab With FCL Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim are back in the lineup for the FCL Braves as their rehab assignments continue. The duo will take the field during Super Splash Day, with first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. Their return marks another important step toward rejoining their respective major league clubs later this season.

By Abhay Aggarwal

about 3 hours ago

Arsenal Close In On Christos Tzolis After Agreeing $46M Fee

Tzolis prioritized a move to Arsenal throughout. "Greece international wanted & prioritised #AFC move throughout," David Ornstein revealed. The 24-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists in 52 games last season for title-winning Brugge. Arsenal have agreed the $46m fee with the Belgian club, and the transfer is now being finalised after Trossard left for Besiktas.

By Tanish Chachra

about 3 hours ago

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Being Ranked NFL's No. 2 Quarterback

Mahomes said he understands why he was ranked the NFL's No. 2 quarterback, citing injury and the team's recent performance. "You understand it. Coming off injury, and we didn't play as well as we wanted to the last few years," Mahomes said. "There's a lot of good QBs on that list and I'm just happy to be a part of it."

By Sauvik Banerjee

about 3 hours ago

Judge Rejects NFL’s Latest Attempt to Move Brian Flores Lawsuit to Arbitration

A federal judge rejected the NFL’s latest attempt to move Brian Flores’ race discrimination lawsuit into league-controlled arbitration, keeping the case in federal court. Judge Valerie Caproni criticized the league’s “seemingly-never-ending” efforts to avoid litigation. Flores, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton allege discriminatory hiring practices, including sham interviews, and want the case heard publicly.

By Samnur Reza

about 3 hours ago

All-Star Break Ends as Mets and Phillies Restart the Season

The All-Star break is over, and the race to October begins. The Mets visit the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Every game carries added significance as contenders chase division titles, Wild Card spots and postseason momentum entering the second half of the 2026 MLB season.

By Abhay Aggarwal

about 4 hours ago

Dominik Szoboszlai Agrees New Liverpool Deal Through 2031

Szoboszlai has agreed to sign a new five-year deal at Liverpool valid until June 2031. "Verbal agreement in place with final details being sorted ahead of signature and official statement," per Fabrizio Romano. The Hungarian recorded six goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League games last season. He stays fully committed to the new project under Andoni Iraola.

By Tanish Chachra

about 4 hours ago

What WNBA Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule (July 16)

Thursday’s WNBA slate features two games, beginning with the Portland Fire visiting the Washington Mystics at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Portland enters at 10-14, while Washington sits 12-10 at home. Later, the New York Liberty face the Dallas Wings at 9 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with Dallas riding a five-game winning streak.

By Raahib Singh

about 4 hours ago

Rick Ross Pitches Miami Return as LeBron James’ Ultimate Boss Move

Ross wants LeBron back in Miami, arguing the move should be driven by business as much as basketball. “The boss move is for LeBron to come to Miami,” he told TMZ Sports, pointing to the city’s billionaire network and James’ growing empire. With Giannis Antetokounmpo already joining the Heat, Ross sees a blockbuster South Beach reunion.

By Raahib Singh

about 14 hours ago

Matthew Stafford Falls to Jalen Brunson in ESPYs Best Men's Athlete Race

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford missed out on Best Athlete in Men's Sports at the 2026 ESPYs despite his MVP campaign of 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns. Knicks star Jalen Brunson took the award after averaging 26.0 points and 6.8 assists to win the NBA title and Finals MVP. Stafford and Brunson bested iconic fellow nominees Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani on the elite four-man ballot.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 14 hours ago

Jude Bellingham Plays Down Viral Lionel Messi Stare-Down

Bellingham played down his viral World Cup semifinal clash with Messi, saying they were only “discussing a foul.” The England midfielder said Messi countered by asking about a challenge on him, while he replied, “You’re strong enough to take it.” Despite Argentina’s late 2-1 comeback win, Bellingham called facing Messi “a privilege” after England’s semifinal heartbreak.

By Nischay Rathore

about 14 hours ago

Double Delight for Myles Garrett at ESPYs 2026

Garrett made history at the 2026 ESPYs, becoming the first defensive player to win Best NFL Player.He beat out elite superstars Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Earlier in the day, Garrett also secured the award for Best Record-Breaking Performance. The historic honors celebrate his legendary campaign, highlighted by setting the all-time NFL single-season record with an astonishing 23 sacks.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 14 hours ago

Major Setback for Arsenal as Saliba's Back Surgery Rules Him Out for 4-5 Months

Arsenal have suffered a major setback one month before the Premier League begins, with William Saliba reportedly needing back surgery and facing four to five months out. The defender was substituted during France’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, leaving Mikel Arteta without a key centre back for the opening stretch of the new campaign.

By Nischay Rathore

about 14 hours ago

Gabby Williams Leads Valkyries to Win vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever

Williams dropped 16 points, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds, helping the Valkyries win 88-75 vs. Fever. Kaitlin Chen chipped in 14 points off the bench. Caitlin Clark, restricted to 25 minutes of playing time while recovering from a back injury, dropped just 13 points. While Kelsey Mitchell dropped 20 points and kept the game close, it wasn't enough to win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 15 hours ago

Lionel Messi Says Argentina Won to Shut Down ‘Nonsensical Stuff’ Coming From England

Messi pulled no punches after Argentina’s 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England, saying they knew critics were waiting. “If we had lost,” he said, people would have used it to say “nonsensical stuff,” but Argentina “didn’t give them the chance.” Messi added that, “when it comes to football,” Argentina are “a better team than England” on the pitch.

By Nischay Rathore

about 15 hours ago

ESPYs Host Roasts Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Over 49-Year Age Gap

“In 1973, hockey players didn’t wear helmets. In 1973, Bill Belichick was the same age his girlfriend is now,” SNL comedian Marcello Hernández joked at the 2026 ESPYs, roasting the couple’s 49-year age gap. The 74-year-old coach and 25-year-old former cheerleader began dating in 2024. Hernández’s monologue highlighted that Belichick was already beginning his legendary football journey decades before Hudson was born.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 15 hours ago

Shohei Ohtani Wins ESPY For NLCS Masterclass

Ohtani won the ESPY for Best Single-Game Performance after his historic Game 4 gem in the 2025 NLCS against Milwaukee. The Dodgers star struck out 10 over six-plus scoreless innings and went 3-for-3 with three home runs, becoming the first MLB player to pair three homers and 10 strikeouts in one game while clinching Los Angeles’ World Series berth.

By Nischay Rathore

about 15 hours ago

Athletics Designate Aaron Civale For Assignment

Civale posted a 5.42 ERA across 74 2/3 innings in 16 starts. He missed time with shoulder tendinitis and lost five starts, allowing 19 earned runs in 19 innings. The righty allowed two homers per nine innings at home with a near 7.00 ERA. The Athletics are designating him for assignment as Yunior Tur gets the call.

By Nischay Rathore

about 15 hours ago

Caitlin Clark Rages at Referee After No-Call vs. Valkyries

Caitlin Clark let her frustration boil over during the Fever's game against the Valkyries, confronting an official after another missed whistle. “Give me a f**king call. F*ck. I got fouled five times,” Clark yelled directly at the referee as emotions flared during the contest. With the Fever down as much as 10 points during the 3rd quarter, tensions arose.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 15 hours ago

“I’ll Be 120 By Then”: Arthur Blank Backs the US to Host FIFA World Cup in 2038

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he has not heard anything official about a potential U.S. bid for the 2038 FIFA World Cup but would welcome the opportunity to help. “I haven’t heard anything officially, but I’d love to be part of that. I’ll be 120 by then,” Blank joked. “I still would want to be a part of it.”

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 16 hours ago

Steve Kerr Jokingly Hints at Warriors Having Already Signed LeBron James

Steve Kerr had a playful response when a Warriors fan stopped him in his car and urged Golden State to sign LeBron James. "Oh, we got him," Kerr replied with a smile, fueling plenty of speculation online despite the comment appearing to be made in jest. One fan on X said, "Meaning they don’t got him btw 😂."

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 16 hours ago

Harry Kane Unsure If 2026 Was His Last World Cup

Kane refused to confirm whether England’s semifinal exit could mark his final World Cup, saying it is “too early” and he will take it “year by year.” The captain said he still loves playing for England but admitted four years is “a long time,” while pointing to Lionel Messi’s longevity as proof older stars can still perform.

By Nischay Rathore

about 16 hours ago

Patrick Mahomes Answers Why Kansas City is the ‘Right Place’ for His Career

“This is home for me. My kids are going to grow up here. And I want to be here for the long haul, continue to win a lot more football games, and hopefully more Super Bowls,” Mahomes told Yahoo Sports. Mahomes' $500 million-plus contract with the Chiefs runs through the 2033 season, when he will be 38 years old.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 16 hours ago

Bam Adebayo Makes Case for Best Performance ESPY Award With Historic 83-Point Game

Adebayo believes his historic 83-point performance deserves to win the Best Performance of the Year award. "I feel like everybody is a fan of Kobe," Adebayo said. "To have my name cemented next to him doing something... not a lot of people can do. It was truly special." The performance placed Bam alongside Kobe and Wilt Chamberlain in history.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 17 hours ago

NFL Fans Compare Argentina vs. Spain World Cup Final With Chiefs vs.49ers Super Bowl

Football fans are losing it over the potential Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final, calling it soccer’s ultimate heavyweight rematch. "This is literally Chiefs vs. 49ers all over again!" one fan tweeted, pointing to the relentless dominance of Messi's squad against Spain's explosive young talent. "Messi is Mahomes, Yamal is Purdy, the scriptwriters are getting lazy," joked another.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 17 hours ago

Jayson Tatum Opens Up on “Weird” Jaylen Brown Trade

Tatum admitted that the Celtics' decision to trade longtime teammate Jaylen Brown has been a difficult decision for him to process. "To be transparent, it's weird," Tatum said. While acknowledging "the NBA is a business," he added, "it doesn't make it any easier. It's still a human element of it," before emphasizing the need to "welcome our new teammates."

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 17 hours ago

Cam Newton Snubs Jalen Hurts in His Top 10 QB Rankings Yet Again

Newton ranked Drake Maye at No. 10, Dak Prescott at No. 9, Sam Darnold at No. 8, Caleb Williams at No. 7, Jordan Love at No. 6, Joe Burrow at No. 5, Josh Allen at No. 4, Lamar Jackson at No. 3, Patrick Mahomes at No. 2, and Matthew Staffod at No. 1. Notably, Hurts was left out of both the top 10 and the honorable mentions without any reason like in 2025.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 17 hours ago

MLB Analyst Defends Juan Soto’s Sister Against Body Shaming Comments

Soto’s All-Star red carpet appearance with sister Natalie sparked body-shaming comments over her outfit, prompting MLB analyst Dan Clark to defend her. Clark called some of the discussion “disgusting,” clarified she was Soto’s sister and praised her “beaming smile” and yellow two-piece outfit. Soto later started for the NL and went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s 4-0 defeat.

By Nischay Rathore

about 17 hours ago

Argentina Face FIFA Sanctions Risk Over Falkland Islands Banner

Argentina could face FIFA sanctions after players celebrated their semifinal win over England with a Falkland Islands banner. Giovani Lo Celso appeared on the pitch holding “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Malvinas are Argentine.” The message refers to Argentina’s name for the islands, invaded by its military government in 1982 in an attempt to capture them from the UK.

By Nischay Rathore

about 18 hours ago

“She’s the Show”: Paul Skenes Gushes Over GF Olivia Dunne During All-Star Red Carpet Event

Skenes arrived at the MLB All-Star red carpet with Dunne and turned the spotlight toward her after earning another selection. Dunne said it is “so much fun” supporting him because baseball can be lonely. Skenes gushed, “It’s not about me, it’s about her,” adding, “She’s the show” and “takes some of the pressure off me.”

By Nischay Rathore

about 18 hours ago

World Cup Final Ticket Prices Trump Super Bowl LX by Nearly $1,500

The Argentina vs. Spain World Cup Final has officially surpassed the Super Bowl as America’s hottest ticket. With a $7,500 get-in price, the FIFA showdown costs nearly $1,500 more than Super Bowl LX’s $6,085 entry on TickPick. It marks the first time a World Cup Final’s cheapest resale ticket has exceeded the Super Bowl’s get-in price.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 18 hours ago

Marc Spears: Warriors Believe LeBron James Is Likely Headed East

The Warriors are not optimistic about landing LeBron. According to Spears, "I was kind of hearing today that the Warriors internally kind of feel like they're a dark horse," adding that they believe "LeBron James is probably going out east." However, he highlighted that LeBron could recover any money he sacrifices by partnering with big company's in the bay area.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 19 hours ago

Keegan Akin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Orioles announced Akin underwent Tommy John surgery. The lefty will miss the rest of 2026 and possibly all of 2027 as well. He had been on the 60-day injured list after posting a 5.68 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 25.1 innings this season, per Roch Kubatko. Akin has a history of elbow and back problems.

By Tanish Chachra

about 20 hours ago

Argentina Punish England in Stoppage Time to Reach World Cup Final

England led through Gordon's 55th-minute strike before Argentina scored twice in the final five minutes to steal a dramatic 2-1 win. Enzo Fernandez levelled in the 85th before Lautaro Martinez broke English hearts with a 90+2 winner. Argentina face Spain in the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

By Adit Pujari

about 21 hours ago

Panthers QB Will Grier Retires One Week Before Training Camp

Veteran quarterback Will Grier has retired from the NFL just one week before the Panthers open training camp. Carolina placed the 31-year-old on the reserve/retired list after he re-signed with the team in April. Grier, a 2019 third-round pick by the Panthers, appeared in two NFL games, throwing for 228 yards before spending recent years as a backup.

By Samnur Reza

about 21 hours ago

Patrick Surtain II Voted NFL’s Best Cornerback for Second Straight Year

Broncos star Patrick Surtain II was voted the NFL’s top cornerback by an Associated Press panel for the second straight year, earning seven of eight first-place votes. Texans standout Derek Stingley Jr. finished second, while Eagles corner Quinyon Mitchell and Seahawks defensive back Devon Witherspoon tied for third. Rams corner Trent McDuffie and Colts star Sauce Gardner shared fifth place.

By Samnur Reza

about 21 hours ago

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pushes Back On Caitlin Clark As Face Of The WNBA

Abdul-Jabbar said calling Clark “the face of the league” is disrespectful to past WNBA players who built the platform before her. He called Clark “very good” and possibly great, but argued no one should get that label without Jordan- or LeBron-level on-court and cultural dominance, saying it insults “an awful lot of great players.”

By Raahib Singh

about 21 hours ago

Brewers Acquire Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon From Astros For Jadyn Fielder

McCullers has struggled to a 2-3 record and 6.86 ERA in eight starts this season for the Astros. Per Chandler Rome, the Brewers acquired the right-hander along with Gordon in exchange for 21-year-old Fielder, who is batting .233 with an .813 OPS in A-ball. Milwaukee will pay more than $2 million toward McCullers' remaining contract.

By Tanish Chachra

about 21 hours ago

Cody Bellinger Says Yankees Must Step Up Without Aaron Judge

Bellinger said the Yankees know how badly Judge’s absence hurts, calling him “the best player in the game” and pointing to his bat and lineup presence. He said the team cannot place everything on one player, but admitted losing Judge makes the push harder, adding everyone must “play better” and “step up to the plate” while he is out.

By Tanish Chachra

about 22 hours ago

Stephen Curry Calls Parenting His ‘Greatest Honor’

Curry said his kids are “doing great,” with oldest daughter Riley about to start high school, a milestone he called “crazy.” He said he and Ayesha are enjoying new experiences as their children “figure out life,” calling parenting “the greatest honor in the world” and joking they are blessed with “some characters at home.”

By Raahib Singh

about 22 hours ago

Patrick Mahomes Explains What Makes Travis Kelce Special

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised Travis Kelce’s leadership, saying it’s what truly separates the star tight end. “Obviously he has the physical gifts,” Mahomes said. “What makes him who he is, is the leader and person that he is.” Mahomes also called Kelce “selfless,” saying he’s “one of the best players on your team” who only cares about winning and is a future “gold jacket” recipient.

By Samnur Reza

about 22 hours ago

Willson Contreras Keeps Red Sox Focused Amid Trade Deadline Noise

Contreras said the Red Sox believe in each other and must focus on “small things” rather than chasing a perfect game, which, he said, “doesn’t exist.” He stressed that finishing matters more than starting. Asked if their recent form has changed the deadline talk, Contreras said players only need to keep improving while the front office decides what is best.

By Tanish Chachra

about 23 hours ago

Argentina Name Starting XI to Face England

Argentina line up with Emiliano Martinez, Tagliafico, Fernandez, L.Martinez, Molina, Mac Allister, Paredes, Romero, Alvarez, Simeone and Messi against England in Atlanta. It marks the first time Messi has ever faced England in any competition. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Fox. The winner will face Spain in the Final.

By Adit Pujari

about 23 hours ago

Police Release Geno Smith Injury Photos From Closed Battery Investigation

Davie police released photos showing injuries sustained by Geno Smith and a female employee during their June 21 altercation after the battery investigation was closed with no charges. Smith was photographed with scratches on his face, while the woman had a cut on her hand and bruising on her arm. Police declared the case inactive Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence to proceed further.

By Samnur Reza

about 23 hours ago

England Name Starting XI for World Cup Semifinal Against Argentina

Tuchel names Pickford, James, Stones, Guehi, Spence, Rice, Anderson, Bellingham, Rogers, Gordon and Kane for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina. Reece James returns from injury at right back with O'Reilly dropping to the bench. England face Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with a World Cup Final place at stake.

By Adit Pujari

1 day ago

College Football Player Loses Scholarship After Time Away Following Mom's Death

Western Kentucky canceled defensive lineman Victory Vaka’s scholarship after he remained home following his mother’s death in April. “I was shocked,” Vaka said, adding, “It’s like inhumane what they did.” The school also processed him as a “failure to report,” preventing him from entering the transfer portal. Vaka said he believed he had May off after conversations with coaches before the misunderstanding unfolded.

By Samnur Reza

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