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The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) executive committee has issued a strong rebuttal against recent media reports questioning Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr.’s leadership, firmly denying any internal efforts to force his resignation. The controversy centers around Howell’s dual role, serving both as the union’s executive director and as a paid part-time consultant for The Carlyle […]

The Houston Astros center fielder, Jake Meyers, will miss at least three weeks due to a right calf strain, according to general manager Dana Brown. The injury occurred when Meyers attempted to return to the field on July 9 against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite already dealing with leg issues before the game, he was placed […]

Chelsea pulled off a stunning upset in the Club World Cup final, dismantling reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at MetLife Stadium in front of 81,118 spectators, including U.S. President Donald Trump. The star of the show was 23-year-old winger Cole Palmer, who delivered a flawless first-half performance, scoring twice and assisting once to earn […]

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles. Holding a 50–46 record and sitting just half a game behind the final AL Wild Card spot, the Rays are […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their strong start in 2025 NBA Summer League, improving to 2-0 with a 94-83 win over the Denver Nuggets. Leading the charge was second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who delivered a strong 24-point performance capped by a vicious poster dunk over Tamar Bates late in the fourth quarter. The slam brought […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ top pick, Cooper Flagg, bounced back in dominant fashion during Saturday’s NBA Summer League matchup, posting a game-high 31 points in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Flagg’s performance came after a subpar debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, where he scored just 10 points on 5-of-21 shooting and failed […]

The Boston Red Sox rode a brilliant complete-game shutout from Garrett Crochet to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Fenway Park, securing their ninth consecutive victory. The 26-year-old left-hander threw exactly 100 pitches, 72 of them for strikes, against a lineup of 30 batters. He allowed only three hits, issued […]

The veteran guard for the Houston Rockets, Fred VanVleet, has officially been elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), succeeding CJ McCollum, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The announcement was made following the NBPA’s annual summer Board of Player Representatives meeting. VanVleet, 31, will serve a four-year term as the union’s […]

The New York Yankees star Aaron Judge made history on Saturday night by becoming the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to reach 350 career home runs, accomplishing the feat in just 1,088 career games. The milestone came in the ninth inning of the Yankees’ 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs, when Judge launched […]

The Chicago Bulls are once again drawing attention on the NBA trade front, this time with growing speculation around the futures of Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. After sending Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that brought back Isaac Okoro, it’s clear the Bulls are rethinking their backcourt plans and possibly getting […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal remain locked in a tense standoff as the expected buyout of the former Washington Wizards star’s massive contract continues to stall. While both parties are reportedly on the same page about parting ways, the holdup centers around financial structure, timing, and leverage, factors that have turned a procedural move […]

New York Yankees star Cody Bellinger delivered a historic performance on Friday night at Yankee Stadium, launching three two-run home runs in an 11-0 rout over his former team, the Chicago Cubs. In doing so, Bellinger became the first player in MLB history to hit three homers in his first game against a former team. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has made Major League Baseball history. Misiorowski became the fastest player ever to be named to an All-Star Game based on fewest appearances, per MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. The 23-year-old was officially named a National League All-Star on Friday night, replacing Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who is unavailable […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to rewrite the record books with a historic first half of the 2025 MLB season. In the Mariners’ 12-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers, Raleigh slugged two home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning, bringing his season total to 38 home runs, just one shy of […]

The 49ers are coming off a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2024, and as they set their sights on a stronger 2025, a lot of their hopes ride on Christian McCaffrey being healthy and back to his explosive self. After missing most of last season due to multiple injuries, McCaffrey is drawing strong praise from teammates […]

Lately, the St. Louis Cardinals have become one of the most talked-about teams in the league as the MLB trade deadline draws near. Significant trade discussions will begin shortly after the MLB Draft and All-Star break, according to Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. “The way the calendar is set up with the draft, […]

The New England Patriots have officially confirmed the unveiling date for a statue commemorating the franchise’s most iconic player, Tom Brady. The long-anticipated ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 8, 2025, prior to the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. The bronze statue, standing 11 feet, 10 inches tall, was completed in […]

The Dallas Cowboys are placing immense trust in rookie offensive guard Tyler Booker, the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, as he steps into a role vacated by franchise legend Zack Martin. Booker, a former All-American from Alabama, isn’t just aiming to fill a Hall of Famer’s shoes, he’s setting his sights on […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, replacing Los Angeles Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi. The announcement came on Friday, July 11, recognizing Rasmussen’s strong return to form following a challenging injury history and a remarkable season. Rasmussen, 29, has overcome three major elbow surgeries, including […]

In one of the most highly anticipated NBA Summer League games in recent memory, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85 on Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The matchup featured the much-hyped debut of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and a determined Bronny James, son of […]

The Phoenix Suns’ recent front office and coaching staff moves have gained attention across the NBA, and none more so than from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. In response to the Suns hiring former Michigan State star Mateen Cleaves as a player development coach, Green reposted the news to his Instagram Story with a […]

The Seattle Mariners’ starting pitcher, Bryan Woo, came agonisingly close to history during Thursday night’s clash against the New York Yankees. Woo threw seven no-hit innings before surrendering two earned runs in the eighth, ending his bid for a no-hitter. Despite the spoil, the Mariners acknowledged the stellar outing with a five-word tribute on their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is set to begin his 23rd NBA season, a milestone that breaks the all-time record he shared with Vince Carter. Currently 40, he’ll turn 41 in December. James has already averaged 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists over 22 seasons, and ranks 19th among the oldest players […]

The Phoenix Suns have signed Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season. It’s a huge commitment, both financially and symbolically, as Booker’s new deal sets a record for the highest annual average salary ever in an extension at $72.5 million per year, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, fresh off his 22nd NBA season, has found himself at the center of a different kind of spotlight, the golf course. The 40-year-old recently shared a few videos of his golf swing on social media, leading to widespread reaction due to its awkward, stiff form. The clips, filmed in […]

The Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has clarified his stance on retirement. Speaking on Thursday during the American Century Championship golf tournament, the 37-year-old point guard stated, “I don’t know. I’m just taking it two years at a time. That’s what I have left on my contract right now,” Curry said, per Anthony Slater […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ newly acquired wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge in connection with a November 2024 arrest when he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. The plea was entered during a court appearance on Tuesday in Los Angeles, where Robinson was sentenced to 36 […]

Amid sweeping front office changes, the Washington Nationals have signed 38-year-old right-handed reliever Luis Garcia to a contract, pending a physical, according to The Washington Post’s Andrew Golden. Garcia was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers just days earlier following a disappointing first half of the 2024 season. Garcia posted a 5.27 ERA over 27 […]

In a game that saw the Houston Astros take down the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, Jose Altuve made history with a milestone swing in the ninth inning. His 373-foot solo homer off reliever Anthony Banda was the 245th of his career, breaking Hall of Famer Hack Wilson’s record for the most home runs by a […]

The Washington Nationals fired longtime General Manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez on Sunday night, amid yet another disappointing season. The move came after the Nationals were swept by the Boston Red Sox and dropped to an abysmal 37-53 record, the third-worst in Major League Baseball behind only the Chicago White Sox and the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled former No. 3 overall pick Andrew Vaughn from Triple-A Nashville as first baseman Rhys Hoskins heads to the injured list with a Grade 2 thumb sprain, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The move comes just ahead of Milwaukee’s Monday series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoskins sustained the injury […]

Former NFL All-Pro cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel Sr. has publicly slammed the Miami Dolphins’ decision to trade star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Steelers also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, while the Dolphins […]

After 652 days away from a Major League Baseball mound, Milwaukee Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff made a commanding return on July 6, 2025, at loanDepot Park, leading the Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins. His performance, six innings, two hits, one earned run, and eight strikeouts on just 70 pitches, was nothing […]

The Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is having a dominant 2025 season, earning his second career All-Star selection and emerging as a front-runner to start the Midsummer Classic. However, despite the honor, Skubal expressed clear disappointment, not for himself, but for his teammates who were overlooked. “To be honest, I’m a little disappointed with only […]

The Houston Astros won 6-4 over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, with Josh Hader continuing his dominance on the mound. Hader notched his major league-leading 25th save of the 2025 season, extending his perfect save streak to start the year. The left-hander entered with two on and two out in the […]

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear he isn’t worried about Shohei Ohtani’s offense on days when he takes the mound. Ohtani, who made his fourth mound start of the season, delivered his strongest performance to date with two scoreless innings and […]

As devastating floods ravaged central Texas, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman stepped forward with a deeply emotional message, offering support to those affected, especially the families of missing children. The flooding, triggered by a surge in the Guadalupe River on the morning of July 4th, has left at least 43 people dead, including 15 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven games with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, which was their seventh walk-off of the year, the most in the American League. After the win, the Blue Jays’ official X formerly Twitter account fired off a bold flex. […]

In an effort to address glaring infield depth issues during a troubling stretch, the New York Yankees have signed veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team’s affiliate confirmed on Saturday. Candelario, 31, was released by the Cincinnati Reds on June 23, just months into a three-year, […]