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NBA Showtime previews the 76ers-Knicks semifinal matchup and who they expect to step up in a series between two teams with “no love lost.”

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How quickly can Mahomes and Chiefs return to form?
Mike Florio and Myles Simmons analyze Patrick Mahomes’ recovery from a torn ACL and project how quickly the star quarterback will be able to return to form.

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Longtime Yankees radio announcer John Sterling died Monday at age 87.
Cherie DeVaux joined TODAY and described how Golden Tempo made the sprint from the back of the pack to the winner’s circle.
NBA Showtime debates if the Minnesota Timberwolves can counter Victor Wembanyama’s presence with their intensity, perimeter shooting, and Rudy Gobert.
The clock keeps ticking, and the Steelers keep waiting.

Rotoworld Player News

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  • MIL Center Fielder #11
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    Chourio will make his long-awaited season debut on Monday evening against the Cardinals after missing nearly six weeks to open the year recovering from a fractured hand. The 22-year-old fantasy superstar is ready to roll following an injury scare when he fouled a ball off his foot during his final minor league rehab contest over the weekend. He’ll provide a much-needed lift for Milwaukee, and fantasy managers as well, after recording back-to-back 20-homer, 20-steal campaigns to kick off his career.
  • DET Starting Pitcher #29
    So much for him being scratched from his start for precautionary reasons. As of now, there is no set timeline for Skubal’s absence, but Edwin Diaz is being sidelined for three months after undergoing the same surgery. That means we could expect Skubal back in August as a best-case scenario. That’s a brutal blow for the Tigers and fantasy managers, and, potentially, Skubal’s free agent market.
  • SF 1st Baseman #8
    Eldridge will get another shot after batting .333/.445/.518 for Sacramento, but his return really complicates things, what with his replacement, Casey Schmitt, being arguably the Giants’ best player to date. All of the team’s veteran infielders are used to being everyday players, and it’s hard to imagine any will be happy sitting once or twice per week to make room for Eldridge at first and DH, even if it’s the right call for the team. Rodriguez has started at catcher, second base and in left field this year, so he offers a lot more versatility than Eldridge and will be an easier fit. Still, we’re not sure either rates a pickup in mixed leagues at this point. Eldridge has the potential, but he’ll stay the bench against lefties and possibly the occasional righty.
  • NYY Shortstop #11
    José Caballero has been playing well of late, though Statcast thinks he’s been very lucky with his solid .321 wOBA and poor .269 xwOBA. Meanwhile, Volpe has been hitting the ball hard — nine times in four Triple-A games — with middling results on his rehab assignment. That’s just a bad combination for Volpe, and the Yankees are obviously putting more weight on the actual numbers than the expected ones. Volpe should be the better player going forward, and the Yankees probably will give him another chance, perhaps as soon as a couple of weeks from now.
  • MIA Catcher #50
    Doing this but sticking with Chris Paddack is a choice. Ramírez, though, isn’t doing enough offensively to justify putting up with his defense, even if he has shown some improvement there this year. Mack is a weaker bet than Ramírez on offense, but he’s an excellent defensive catcher who takes walks and hits the occasional homer. He’s batting .244/.388/.378 in Triple-A. Liam Hicks and Mack figure to split time behind the plate, with Hicks also serving as a DH. Mack won’t get Ramírez’s DH at-bats, so that could open some playing time for Christopher Morel.
  • CHC 1st Baseman #29
    Busch had a big day at the plate on Sunday, starting with a double and a run scored in the second inning. After drawing a walk in the third, he drove in three runs with a bases-loaded triple in the fifth. Busch would drive in a fourth run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The 28-year-old first baseman is hitting .218/.317/.339 with two homers, 15 runs scored, and 17 RBI across 145 plate appearances.
  • LAD Starting Pitcher #70
    It’s a wonder how Wrobleski continues to get the job done despite a lack of strikeouts. He had another excellent day on the mound, holding the Cardinals scoreless over six frames. He scattered six hits and one walk with zero strikeouts. The 25-year-old left-hander ends the day with a 1.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 15/10 K/BB ratio across 36 innings. Wrobleski lines up for a home start against the Braves next Sunday.
  • TB 1st Baseman #8
    Aranda collected base hits in the first, sixth, and eighth innings before the game went to extras tied at 1-1. He delivered with his fourth hit of the game, driving in Chandler Simpson to walk it off for the Rays. The 27-year-old first baseman is hitting .252/.352/.462 with seven homers, 17 runs scored, and 28 RBI across 142 plate appearances.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #44
    Many of Luzardo’s troubles this season have come when runners get on base. He allowed the first two batters to reach in the second inning, then struck out the following two and induced a flyout to escape the jam. He held the Marlins scoreless through six before giving up a two-run homer to Esteury Ruiz in the seventh. Luzardo’s day would be done with one out in the seventh at 102 pitches. He generated 16 whiffs to strike out ten batters. The 28-year-old left-hander will look to keep chipping away at his ratios when he takes a 5.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 51/9 K/BB ratio across 40 2/3 innings into a start against the Rockies in Philadelphia on Friday.
  • SEA Starting Pitcher #26
    Just a bit of a step forward for Hancock. His previous career high for strikeouts was nine, and he’d never topped seven prior to this season. He didn’t overwhelm with his 31 percent CSW tonight, but the Royals couldn’t string hits together while combining for eight total bases in seven innings. Hancock’s 2.59 ERA is going to force the Mariners to make a tough decision when Bryce Miller is activated. It seems clear now that Hancock would be the better choice than Luis Castillo for the fifth spot in their rotation. Hancock is slated to face the White Sox next.

152nd Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses after Golden Tempo makes an electrifying run on the outside to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux made history in an unforgettable 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Take a bird’s-eye view of Golden Tempo’s winning surge entering the final stretch in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux talks with Nick Luck after her historic Kentucky Derby win and what it’s like to be the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses.
The Kentucky derby is a cultural event unlike any other. Check out some of the best looks from the 2026 Run for the Roses.
Winning jockey Jose Oritz talks about achieving his dream of a Kentucky Derby victory in front of his family.
Here is a breakdown of how the $5 million purse will be divvied up.
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NFL

Another one of Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana teammates will be joining him with the Raiders.
The Steelers signed tight end Jaheim Bell to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
When Matt Ryan was playing for the Falcons, the team didn’t have to answer any questions about their quarterback plans but his first year as the franchise’s president of football isn’t starting under the same circumstances.
The Dolphins cut seven players on Monday.

MLB

NBA Playoffs

Minnesota was able to score on Denver despite Anthony Edwards being out. San Antonio is different.
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime previews the 76ers-Knicks semifinal matchup and who they expect to step up in a series between two teams with “no love lost.”
NBA Showtime reacts to Cade Cunningham’s heroic effort for the Detroit Pistons to propel them to the Eastern Conference semis, surging from a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic.
NBA Showtime discusses the 76ers win over Boston in Game 7, noting how with Joel Embiid, ‘the sky is the limit’ as the strong team chemistry makes Philadelphia a threat.
NBA Showtime reacts to Paolo Banchero’s postgame comments after being eliminated from the playoffs and discuss how Orlando can build off of their year and around their star to break the drought.
NBA Showtime breaks down Jarrett Allen’s third-quarter takeover and the hustle overall effort by Cleveland’s bench to lead the Cavaliers past the Toronto Raptors in Game 7.

Premier League

Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
The race to unseat Mohamed Salah and keep him from standing alone atop the Premier League Golden Boot record list is on after Liverpool teammate Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of this season on Friday, August 15.

Motor Sports

After first winning at Martinsville at the end of March, the most popular driver in the series opened May in victory lane at Texas.
It’s the first win by a privateer team in the Grand Touring Prototype category.
Elliott led five times for a race-high 87 laps and joined five-time winner Tyler Reddick as the only NASCAR Cup drivers this season with multiple wins.
It’s the second win this season in NASCAR’s premier series for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.

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Rotoworld

Pat Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak have some concerns about Kyren Williams’ fantasy production as Blake Corum continues to progress in the Rams’ backfiled.
Joe Hortiz’s comparisons to Tyreek Hill are lofty for Brenen Thompson, but could the Chargers’ rookie WR have value in fantasy this season?
After earning top 10 draft capital in Pittsburgh, Titans receiver Carnell Tate and Saints wideout Jordyn Tyson sit at the top of the 2026 rookie wide receiver dynasty rankings.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Cam Schlittler, JR Ritchie and Jose Soriano are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.

Betting

Golf

After her third win of the season, Nelly Korda describes the great time she’s having and the honor of being mentioned among all-time greats.
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Matt McCarty made the start of his third round at the Cadillac Championship an adventurous one.
Young shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to get to 13 under and take a five-shot lead at the midway point.

Latest

The dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft, and perceptions around the Cardinals haven’t changed: They’re the longest long shots to make the playoffs in the NFL.
The NFL may be lining up its drafts farther into the future than its Super Bowls.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are on the hunt for long-sought silverware as the Europa League is down to its final four teams.
Crystal Palace’s disappointing Premier League season holds hope of a title as the Eagles are 180 minutes from the final.