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In preparation for the 2025 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been actively fine-tuning their roster, making a flurry of moves ahead of training camp. Among their latest decisions, the team signed four emerging prospects —RJ Davis, Eric Dixon, Arthur Kaluma, and Augustas Marciulionis —to Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals are typically used to […]

On Friday night at Daikin Park, Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz put forth a historic performance that stunned the baseball world and earned a place in MLB history. In a 15-3 blowout victory over the Houston Astros, the 22-year-old slugger became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game, […]

After a crushing 12–5 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, the New York Yankees made a pair of roster changes aimed at strengthening a bullpen that surrendered 10 earned runs in the loss. Right-handed reliever Scott Effross and infielder Jorbit Vivas were both optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, clearing space for immediate reinforcements. Effross, […]

The San Antonio Spurs secured one of the most highly regarded prospects in recent memory by selecting Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper, a consensus five-star recruit and the top player in the 2024 class according to ESPN, signed a four-year rookie-scale contract worth $56 […]

The New York Mets continued their aggressive push toward October by acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. In return, Baltimore received two right-handed pitching prospects, 20-year-old Wellington Aracena, ranked No. 19 in the Mets’ system, and 26-year-old Cameron Foster. While the move is a strategic one for the Mets’ […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday resulted from a disastrous seventh inning, and now, a postgame revelation has shed light on the source of the collapse. Reliever Nick Mears, who was tagged with two earned runs in just 0.2 innings, suffered a back injury while warming up in the bullpen […]

A federal criminal investigation has been launched into the finances of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI probing allegations of misuse of union funds and self-enrichment by high-ranking officials, according to Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN. The inquiry, confirmed by a confidential “Crisis Management” […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed first-round pick Shemar Stewart to a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million rookie contract, including a $10.4 million signing bonus, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal ends Stewart’s prolonged holdout and finalizes the last remaining first-round contract of the 2025 NFL Draft class. Selected 17th overall, Stewart’s delay in […]

The San Francisco 49ers closed out the first block of their 2025 training camp on Friday with two notable absences: starting quarterback Brock Purdy and rising cornerback Renardo Green, who exited practice early due to injury. Purdy, who signed a record-breaking five-year, $265 million extension in May, missed his first session of camp due to […]

The Oakland Athletics’ first baseman Nick Kurtz went from rookie to record-breaker in the blink of an eye during a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros, achieving a statistical feat unmatched by any player since 1901. In just 65 career MLB games, the 22-year-old has posted 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, and 28 […]

The Seattle Mariners turned heads by acquiring 2024 All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitchers Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Sure, the trade patched up a major hole at first base, but let’s not get it twisted as the Mariners’ focus remains firmly on bringing back another […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their blistering run of form on Thursday night, routing the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers 11-4 at Comerica Park. Behind a dominant start from left-hander Eric Lauer, which earned praise from Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Toronto improved to an American League-best 61-42, extending its division lead to 4.5 games […]

The New England Patriots’ new head coach, Mike Vrabel, wasted no time establishing a new tone in Foxborough in his first year as the team’s leader in 2025. Renowned for his physicality and no-nonsense attitude, Vrabel began training camp by getting hands-on with players and making headlines for a humorous but pointed exchange with veteran […]

The Buffalo Bills’ rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston, selected 27th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, is facing a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault related to an incident in March 2021 at the University of Kentucky. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Kentucky on July 1, 2025, alleges that Hairston entered the victim’s dorm […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been looking to add some depth at wide receiver ever since Davante Adams left for the New York Jets. Jakobi Meyers is solid, but there has not been much production behind him. This week, the Raiders signed wide receiver Seth Williams, a former Dallas Cowboys practice squad member and 2021 […]

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia has received a significant injury update that could impact the team’s bullpen depth during the crucial stretch of the 2025 American League East race. Garcia, who has been sidelined since July 5 with a right ankle sprain, is now dealing with additional complications in his throwing elbow. “Yimi Garcia […]

The Oakland Athletics left-hander JP Sears once again proved his worth on the mound Wednesday, turning in a steady performance against the Texas Rangers amid increasing trade rumors. With the July 31, 2025, Trade Deadline nearing, Sears remains a hot name among teams in need of reliable starting pitching. In a 2-1 loss to the […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has made headlines entering his second NFL season after undergoing a significant offseason transformation, one that added 11 pounds of muscle to his frame and altered both his physical and mental approach to the game. Harrison, now listed at 220 pounds on the Cardinals’ 2025 training camp roster, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a commanding statement at Rogers Centre this week, dismantling the New York Yankees in a critical AL East showdown. With Wednesday’s 8-4 win, the Jays clinched the season series and became the first team in the division to reach 60 wins, improving their record to 60-42. The Yankees fell to […]

After an eventful offseason and a frustrating 3-14 finish in 2024, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett is entering the 2025 NFL season with a clear vision and goals, a Super Bowl berth, and a second NFL Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. Garrett, who in February publicly requested a trade, reversed course […]

Amid growing speculation ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds are reportedly exploring a reunion with slugger Eugenio Suarez, now with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. There is mutual interest between both clubs, with the Reds eyeing Suarez to bolster their lineup for a postseason push. Suarez, […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has emerged as a significant name drawing league-wide attention, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Several teams have inquired about Cruz’s availability. While the Pirates are not actively shopping the 26-year-old, they are open to listening to offers. Cruz, the […]

The Colorado Rockies ended a record-breaking 220-game shutout drought in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, blanking the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 at Coors Field. It was the Rockies’ first shutout since May 15, 2024, according to DNVR Rockies, and their first at home since July 30, 2023. The previous modern-era record for most games between shutouts […]

The Colorado Rockies have placed veteran right-hander German Marquez on the 15-day injured list due to right biceps tendinitis, retroactive to July 21, 2025. The 30-year-old former All-Star exited his July 20 start against the Minnesota Twins after just three innings, allowing three earned runs, four hits, and four walks. Marquez attributed the discomfort to […]

The New Orleans Saints’ quarterback competition officially began at the start of 2025 training camp, with Spencer Rattler taking the first-team reps on Day 1, followed by Tyler Shough and Jake Haener in the pecking order. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore confirmed the reasoning behind the decision that Rattler was given the initial QB1 opportunity […]

After a car crash triggered a fire at San Jose’s Almaden Valley Station Post Office, 44-year-old Richard Tillman, brother of the late NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was taken into custody early Sunday. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potentially deliberate act of arson. According to the San Jose Fire Department and […]

In Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal delivered yet another dominant performance, throwing 6.2 innings, allowing four hits, one earned run, zero walks, and striking out 11. He finished with a pitch count of 105, the second-highest of his 123 career starts. Skubal’s ERA now stands at an American […]

Major League Baseball has launched an investigation into Atlanta Braves assistant coach Eddie Perez following a tense confrontation with New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Saturday night’s 12–9 Yankees win at Truist Park. The incident occurred in the sixth inning, when Chisholm, standing on second base, appeared to legally relay pitch signs to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte’s Scottsdale home was burglarized during the 2025 MLB All-Star break. The incident occurred while Marte was in Atlanta, representing the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, July 15. He contributed to the NL’s victory with a two-run double in the first inning, helping his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers completed a historic sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, completing a rare feat accomplished only twice before in Major League Baseball history. With their 6-5 win at Dodger Stadium, Milwaukee became just the third team to go 6-0 or better against the Dodgers in a single season, joining the 1994 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was recently sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for his involvement in a six-vehicle crash in Dallas on March 30, 2024, that left several people injured. However, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that he will be a full participant in training […]

In a major development within the NFL Players Association, former NFLPA President and Chief Strategy Officer JC Tretter has resigned from his position and withdrawn from consideration for interim executive director following Lloyd Howell’s NFLPA resignation. The 34-year-old Tretter, who served as NFLPA president from 2020 to 2024 and assumed the role of chief strategy […]

The New York Mets have officially recalled 23-year-old catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their Monday series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The move comes nearly a month after Alvarez was optioned on June 22 due to underwhelming offensive and defensive performances. Prior […]

The Phoenix Suns owner, Mat Ishbia, has addressed the organization’s decision to part ways with three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. On July 16, 2025, the Suns officially waived Beal following a buyout agreement that terminated the remaining two years of his $251 million contract. Beal, 32, signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles […]

The New York Yankees pulled off a thrilling comeback on Saturday night, rallying to beat the Atlanta Braves 12-9 at Truist Park. Down to their final out in a tied game, Trent Grisham came up huge, launching a dramatic grand slam off a 1-1 pitch from Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. The blast broke the 8-8 […]

In a surprising turn of events ahead of the 2025 training camp, the San Francisco 49ers have released veteran safety and special-teams standout George Odum. The move came just one day after placing the 31-year-old on the active/non-football injury (NFI) list due to an offseason elbow injury that required surgery in June. Odum is expected […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ third baseman, Alec Bohm, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib, a setback that could significantly affect the team’s infield depth and trade deadline strategy. The injury occurred due to a hit-by-pitch incident on July 12 during a 5–4 loss to the San Diego Padres, in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have released veteran safety and special-teams ace George Odum, ending his three-year stay with the team just days before the start of the 2025 training camp, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Niners released Odum, who they recently placed on the active/non-football injury (NFI) list, on Saturday as the team continues to […]

In a frustrating 7-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, an extremely important baserunning mistake by rookie Jorbit Vivas threatened to derail any momentum for the New York Yankees. Yet, despite the visible lapse, manager Aaron Boone chose not to bench the 24-year-old infielder immediately, a decision that took into account both the […]