If Kawhi Leonard can sustain his 2025-26 production, the Raptors become “a top team in the East”, with the seven-time All-Star reportedly returning to Toronto in a trade from the Clippers, who enter reboot mode.
Top Clips
LeBron informs Lakers he is moving on next season
Grant Liffmann reacts to LeBron James' decision to hit the free agent market and not return to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026-27, but his interest in potential suitors remains to be seen.
Up Next
Top Headlines
2026 NBA Free Agency
Coveted free agent Dean Wade headed to Philadelphia
Dean Wade had a lot of fans around NBA front offices, a 6'9" high-level perimeter defender is someone who can help out a lot of rosters.
Center Zach Collins returns to Bulls on two-year deal
Reserve big man Zach Collins is returning to the Chicago Bulls on a two-year, $17 million extension of his current contract, something the Balls
Collins, a 28-year-old big man out of Gonzaga, only played in 10 games last season but averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds a game when he did.
Collins, a 28-year-old big man out of Gonzaga, only played in 10 games last season but averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds a game when he did.
The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
Editor’s Picks
The Giants and Diamondbacks continue their three-game NL West series with the second matchup in Arizona.
A return to Cleveland is a real possibility. LeBron returning to the Spurs is not, but it is an interesting dream.
Serena Williams was defeated by Maya Joint in her first singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open.
Tadej Pogacar can tie the record with a fifth Tour de France title.
2026 FIFA World Cup
See all the dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
There’s a place in the round of 16 on the line at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, when Mexico host Ecuador in the round of 32 in Mexico City.
Here is the full list of goalscorers at the 2026 men’s World Cup.
Here’s all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup Round of 32, with predictions on every game.
The 2026 men’s World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
Olise only made his debut for France in late 2024 but he’s the creative hub of their all-conquering attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s last crack (we think) at winning the World Cup heads into the knockout rounds on Thursday, when Portugal face Croatia in one of the top ties of the round of 32 in Toronto.
NBC Sports Podcasts
-
Mike Florio, Chris Simms and a cast of co-hosts tackle the biggest NFL rumors and stories on and off the field. -
-
-
-
NFL
The release of the bodycam footage from the Dianna Russini traffic stop put the New York Times in an awkward position.
The Titans will have eight open training camp practices this summer, the team announced Tuesday.
Former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014, was teammates with running back Chris Johnson for three seasons.
NBA
If this trade is going to happen, expect it to happen sooner rather than later.
Beasley reportedly tailored his performance to prop bet outcomes in 2024 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Either way would be a reunion: Leonard rejoins Toronto or reunites with Toronto architect Masai Ujiri in Dallas.
While there has been a flurry of signings, a lot of top free agents remain available.
MLB
The two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner struck out nine and walked none.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder one day after crashing into an outfield wall and getting carted off the field.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Premier League
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?
The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly swapping London rivals for a massive fee.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij announced earlier this week that the pair lost a baby son during her pregnancy.
Calling their 2025-26 season “hugely disappointing,” Chelsea heaped blame on Maresca having his head turned by Pep Guardiola’s looming departure from City.
Motor Sports
Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are separated by one point heading into the 4th of July classic at RedBud MX.
NASCAR might sometimes seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.
The RedBud MX is the traditional location for the 4th of July weekend, and this year’s 250th celebration will be off the charts.
The Trackhouse Racing driver scored his second consecutive victory on the California road course.
Sign up for The Sports Desk newsletter
Catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter
Rotoworld
Two newly called up prospects and a surprisingly successful Rule 5 pick get looked at this week.
Ingram’s fantasy value may receive a boost with the move to the Clippers, but the injury history remains a concern.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has strongly hinted at “starting over again” in 2026. Here’s what that means for Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and the rest of the Green Bay pass catchers.
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Betting
LeBron James’ potential free agent destinations.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game Preview
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for June 30
Golf
The eight signature events were won by eight players, no different from last year when seven players won the seven $20 million tournaments.
Check out the top highlights from Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland’s playoff round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
It’s Hovland’s eighth victory on Tour and first since the 2025 Valspar Championship.
Viktor Hovland describes his emotions after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, which marks his eighth career PGA Tour win.
Scottie Scheffler says he had a solid weekend but his performance “wasn’t quite good enough” to beat Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a playoff round Monday morning.
Latest
The Jaguars have announced a pair of promotions on their coaching staff.
The French expect to win this World Cup and will tell anyone and everyone.
Lucic joins the Sabres weeks after announcing his retirement in ending a 17-year NHL career.
Ron Rivera, who worked for 13 straight seasons as an NFL head coach (and who won the NFL’s coach of the year award twice), will be staying put at his alma mater.
Tadej Pogačar is looking to join Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain with five Tour de France victories.
