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The Phoenix Mercury clawed their ahead of the Golden Valkyries and held on for the victory led by Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, who combined for 52 points.
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With a time of 22.59 seconds, Ilya Kharun broke his own U.S. Open record in the 50m butterfly, also setting a Championship Record in the process at the USA Swimming National Championships.
CC Sabathia evaluates the AL Central as the trade deadline looms, sharing why it “makes no sense” for the Tigers to keep ace Tarik Skubal and how the Twins have “a chance” to win the division.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Baker Mayfield reportedly being set to play without a new contract, breaking down why the Buccaneers and the quarterback aren’t in sync.
Anna Moesch followed up her American Record in the women’s 100m freestyle a day earlier with her second national title in as many days, winning the 200m freestyle in 1:55.05.
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Anderson has missed games due to injuries twice in his NFL career. Both times, the injuries were suffered at MetLife Stadium.
“We’re kind of used to that,” Achane said of being overlooked. “We don’t pay no mind to that.”
Veteran defender Jamal Adams joined the Vikings not long before the opening of training camp.
The 2026 offseason has featured multiple P.R. failures by NFL teams.
NBA
The league — and fans — can’t stop talking about LeBron James’ decision to join the 76ers, here is the latest.
NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Johni Broome traded to Clippers, Dereck Lively extension
Also, the Wizards are now interested in DeMar DeRozan, too.
There was never any doubt Green was returning to the Warriors, the only questions were money and years.
LeBron James may be off the board but there are still some big names yet to find their team for next season.
MLB
Buxton spent 15 days on the IL earlier this month with a similar injury.
Fans gave Skubal, a hot target ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, several standing ovations while he took a shutout into the seventh inning, but Baltimore pounced on the Tigers’ bullpen.
CC Sabathia believes the Brewers must go big at the trade deadline to truly challenge the Dodgers in the NL pennant race.
He reached the mark in 857 innings, breaking Max Scherzer’s franchise-best mark of 944 2/3 innings.
Premier League
Here’s the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
The 2026-27 Premier League season is just around the corner, and we know this to be the case because Liverpool are set to face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday — a timeless preseason ritual.
Multiple reports state that Chelsea are in talks to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton and Jordan Henderson from Brentford, and this could work out very well.
Motor Sports
“It’s like you feel so pressured up, but it’s like I finally took the pressure off myself and figured out how to enjoy the process.” - Chance Hymas
Denny Hamlin had another bittersweet moment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hunter Lawrence has been “a different dude” in Pro Motocross, leading Kevin Windham and Ricky Carmichael to praise the way he has managed riding alongside the success of his brother, Jett.
Ricky Carmichael and Kevin Windham provide their perspective on how Levi Kitchen can successfully close out his first 250MX championship and why they view weakness in his mindset.
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Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
Denny Carter details Ladd McConkey’s potential in the Chargers’ offense this season with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel at the helm.
Denny Carter discusses De’Von Achane’s potential workload for the Miami Dolphins this season as he enters training camp as a full participant after nursing a shoulder injury.
Denny Carter explains why the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room could look “pretty bleak” if Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa aren’t ready to go by Week 1.
Eric Samulski discusses over 20 starting pitchers who succeed beyond what their raw stuff would let us believe
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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview for July 29
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Golf
The Irishman joins brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari in Luke Donald’s backroom team. The competition will be played at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, from Sept. 13-19 next year.
For a sport with a reputation for moving slowly, golf always seems to be in a hurry to appoint the next big star. Jackson Koivun is next on the list and certainly worth watching.
PGA Tour adding tournaments to lucrative Championship Series, Tiger Woods within reach on money list
The PGA Tour is starting to fill in the Championship Series portion of its 2028 schedule with a pair of announcements, one of them a surprise.
21-year-old Jackson Koivun debriefs his first PGA Tour win in just his third pro start after he beat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to claim the 3M Open title.
Koivun, 21, beat World No. 1 Scheffler by three strokes on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler speaks to the media after finishing the runner-up to 21-year-old Jackson Koivun at the 3M Open on Sunday, relishing the young talent succeeding in golf.
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Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14-under for the tournament.
The Patriots will hold their first practice of training camp on Saturday and it looks like second-round pick Gabe Jacas will not be part of it.
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors is standing firm on its new age-based eligibility rule despite legal challenges.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the 76ers’ odds other than win the NBA Finals after signing LeBron James.
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