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The Chicago White Sox are in the basement of the American League once again. That could lead to a trade of Luis Robert Jr at the MLB trade deadline, especially considering his team option for 2026. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are slipping in the crowded National League Wild Card race. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

The Open Championship is underway at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, and a familiar face is near the top. Scottie Scheffler finished the opening round of the 153rd Open Championship with two birdies to end three-under par. Usually, the putter is the troublesome club for the number one player in the world. But on Thursday, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the midst of a contentious playoff race in the American League. But during the All-Star Break, news broke that could change the organization forever. Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski is set to buy the team for $1.7 billion in September. That led The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to ponder a big […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the top record in the National League, despite a recent slide. They lost seven straight games just before the All-Star Break, but won two over the San Francisco Giants to stop the slide. While the Dodgers are in first place, they need to improve their pitching at the MLB trade […]

The final major championship of the year, The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, is underway. The favorites coming in included Scottie Scheffler, hometown kid Rory McIlroy, and defending champion Xander Schauffele. But on Thursday morning, Phil Mickelson made some noise at The Open Championship, shooting under par at Royal Portrush. Normal Sport’s Kyle Porter posted […]

The Open Championship at Royal Portrush is underway on Thursday morning. Coming into the week, Jon Rahm was seen as one of the favorites. A two-time Irish Open Champion, he has had tremendous success on links golf courses. But, he has not won The Open. Things are off to a rough start for Jon Rahm […]

As the Open Championship rolls on in Northern Ireland, the PGA Tour holds an alternate-field event, the Barracuda Championship, in Northern California. The Tour invited YouTube golfing sensation Grant Horvat to play in the Barracuda, but he declined. Horvat said the Tour would not let him film his round for YouTube. Phil Mickelson, a former […]

The Edmonton Oilers underwent changes this offseason to surround Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with more talent. While that could lead to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup since 1990, it could also lead to McDavid leaving next summer. The drama has yet to unfold, but 97 is doing everything to keep his mind off of […]

The New York Islanders were the team at the NHL Draft. They traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, and made two more first-round picks. New general manager Mathieu Darche made his splash, but he did not sit out on July 1. How did the Islanders fare on each of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates only have one representative at the MLB All-Star Game, but Paul Skenes made his mark. Starting for the National League for the second straight year, Skenes put together a 1-2-3 inning. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs says that Skenes made All-Star history with his two strikeout pitches in the inning. Paul Skenes strikes out […]

The New York Yankees are in second place in the American League East at the MLB All-Star Break. After a hot start, they hit the brakes in June and July, falling behind the Toronto Blue Jays. As Aaron Judge continues his otherworldly prime, the Yankees should be all in at the MLB trade deadline. Pitcher […]

The MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night will feature two of the brightest pitching stars in the game. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is making his first All-Star start, while Pirates’ star Paul Skenes makes his second in a row. The two took different paths to the majors, as Skenes was drafted first, and Skubal was […]

The Open Championship is at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this week, ending the major championship season. Xander Schauffele is defending his Open Championship title from Royal Troon amid an injury-filled season. His stellar golf career finally added two majors last year, the PGA Championship and the Open. But Schauffele does not know where his […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers. They made massive changes to their forward depth, with Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson out and Isaac Howard and Andrew Mangiapane in. But they made no changes to the goaltending room after a tough season. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch did make a […]

The Open Championship returns to Northern Ireland this week, closing out the major championship calendar. Shane Lowry is back at Royal Portrush after his 2019 win, JJ Spaun is looking to add a second major, and Xander Schauffele is defending his 2024 title. But Scottie Scheffler is still the number one player in the world, […]

The New York Jets are locking in their young core. Despite a lengthy playoff drought and a new front office, the Jets signed Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner to four-year contract extensions. On the official X, formerly Twitter, account, New York celebrated the Gardner extension shortly after the news broke on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/dC4ysgUCOO — New […]

The New York Jets do not have the richest of histories among NFL teams. New York is currently in a 14-year playoff drought, the longest active drought in North American sports. With only one championship, there is an obvious top spot in the rankings. But who else, besides Joe Namath and the Super Bowl III […]

The Seattle Mariners hit the All-Star Break holding the final AL Wild Card spot. Cal Raleigh has been the team MVP, joining Reggie Jackson in the MLB history books. And their pitching continues to shine, with Bryan Woo earning an All-Star bid. Pitching is their strong suit, while they could use some offense. The Mariners […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. That has led to a lot of change to the roster, with depth forwards Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson leaving this offseason. But the losses have now impacted the coaching staff. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is still […]

The first half of the 2025 MLB season is behind us, and the All-Star Game is here. Baseball’s biggest stars are in Atlanta to take part in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game at Truist Park. With the first half over, fans are upset about All-Star snubs, and the MLB Power Rankings have a […]

The Florida Panthers have won consecutive Stanley Cup titles and are in a good position for a three-peat. They brought back Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad despite salary cap constraints. The rest of their core is locked in place and is looking to become the first three-peat champs in North American sports since […]

The Chicago White Sox hit the All-Star Break at 32-65, last place in the AL Central. While this season has been better than last year, already nine wins shy of tying last year’s total, but they should still sell pieces. Last year’s deadline was full of massive trades in Chicago. But the Chicago White Sox […]

The New York Mets are headed to the All-Star Break at 55-42, a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies. Their massive offseason led to monumental expectations, which they have met so far. They ended the first half with the first appearance for one of their top pitchers. The Mets activated Sean Manaea from the injured list […]

The Washington Nationals have been making a lot of surprising moves lately. They fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo just ten days before the MLB Draft. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo was tasked with making the first overall selection on Sunday, and stunned the world. The Nationals made Eli Willits the youngest first […]

The New York Yankees have a lot of representatives at the MLB All-Star Game. Aaron Judge is starting in right, Jazz Chisholm Jr is participating in the Home Run Derby, and Aaron Boone is the manager. With Max Fried originally announced to the team, and considering his past as an Atlanta Brave, he seemed like […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks connected on a trade on Sunday. After signing Thatcher Demko to a three-year extension, Vancouver had a logjam at goaltender. And even though they are in a rebuild, Pittsburgh has been searching for the right goalie for years. That’s why the Penguins sent Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick […]

The Seattle Mariners swept the Detroit Tigers to end the first half 51-45. They started the week getting swept by the New York Yankees, so rolling into the break with momentum was important. Cal Raleigh has been sensational for the Mariners this year, with his 38 homers. But his tenth steal of the season on […]

The Washington Nationals are entrenched in a rebuild. They recently fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, as the results were not coming fast enough. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo has been immediately tasked with a tough decision. The Nationals have the number one overall pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft, and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel […]

The New York Yankees slid into the All-Star Break with a series loss to the Chicago Cubs. They lost the middle game 5-2 on Saturday, even with their ace going. Max Fried left the start after three rough innings with a blister on his left hand. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about Fried’s blister before […]

The Chicago Cubs are back in the playoff conversation in the National League. With young stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch leading the way, Chicago should be set for a solid competitive window. To add on, the Cubs are set to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported […]

The New York Yankees have had a roller coaster of a season so far. From flying high in the first two months to a grizzly losing streak in June, the Bombers are entrenched in a division race. Injuries have ravaged the pitching staff, but one key arm could be returning soon. Yankees starter Luis Gil […]

Rory McIlroy entered Sunday at the Scottish Open tied for the lead with little-known American Chris Gotterup. Looking for his fourth win of the season and 30th career victory, McIlroy sputtered to a two-under 68. Meanwhile, Gotterup shined, overcoming a first-hole bogey to shoot 66 and win by two. The American earned an invitation to […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

The St Louis Blues made some significant changes this offseason. Pius Suter will help with their center depth. Logan Mailloux is now their top defensive prospect, and Jim Montgomery is starting his first full season. But the change fans will notice the most was made official on Friday. Blues’ longtime TV broadcaster Jim Kelly was […]

The Colorado Avalanche made a lot of moves this offseason after a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Extending Brock Nelson and trading Charlie Coyle made the biggest headlines, but one move could help the blue line. The Avalanche signed veteran Brent Burns to a one-year contract for his age-40 season. Was it the right team for […]

The Vegas Golden Knights just keep on adding. Ever since their inaugural season ended in a Stanley Cup Final run, they have opened up a competitive window through trades and signings. They kept it up this summer, pulling off a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that just because Marner is there doesn’t […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning connected on a trade involving former first-round pick Isaac Howard. The 2025 Hobey Baker winner could not agree on a contract with the Bolts. That sent him to Edmonton, where he is set to join the NHL team for his rookie season. Howard spoke with Derek Van Diest […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in first place in the National League East as the All-Star Break approaches. They have missed Bryce Harper for extended periods, seen JT Realmuto’s offense decline, and need a closer. But their starting pitching has lifted them to a playoff opportunity in a crowded National League. Zack Wheeler has been sensational […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still sputtering in the National League Wild Card race. They are five games out of the final spot with a 46-48 record. Rumors are swirling about Arizona’s trade deadline plans, especially in their pitching rotation. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Diamondbacks pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen ahead […]