It was a dizzying day of activity, and when the smoke cleared after the Major League Baseball trade deadline, we learned who's actually serious about challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers, and which teams are the pretenders.
We found that Craig Breslow, president of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox, maybe isn't so **** -bent on **** ytics after all, showing his guts by trading away his prized prospects for Baltimore Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.
We discovered that the Cleveland Guardians aren't going to just sit back and let the Chicago White Sox dream season continue without putting up a fight with their surprising show of aggressiveness, not only grabbing much-needed offensive help, but bolstering their rotation.
We now know that Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has found his permanent GM by permitting John Mozeliak to make as many trades as he desired, overhauling the farm system in a matter of six hours.
And we learned that while the Dodgers may be that immovable force in their way of a World Series, it didn't stop A.J. Preller of the San Diego Padres from finding a way to fortify their rotation with two front-line starters without needing to trade away a piece of their prized bullpen.

#trade #found

USA international cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been hit with an eight-year ban after being found guilty of match-fixing charges by an ICC tribunal.
Akhilesh Reddy has been suspended since November after being charged with three counts of the sport's anti-corruption code, which took place while competing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
The 26-year-old spinner has now been found guilty of charges relating to attempting to fix ‌or improperly influence matches, ‌trying to get another player to participate in the same ⁠activities and deleting data and messages from a mobile device relevant to the investigation.
"USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code," the ICC said in a statement.
"The charges relate to the Abu Dhabi T10 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for which the ICC was appointed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO).

#reddy #found #guilty #charges

The Chargers are expected to be a playoff team. After coming up short year after year, they have built a roster that could see them get over the hump.
For many teams, things need to go right to be the last team standing, and the Chargers are no exception.
Anything short of a postseason berth for the Chargers will be underwhelming. Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report evaluated every team's path to the playoffs for the 2026 season and categorized the Chargers as a team "living on the bubble."
"Jim Harbaugh has won 11 games in each of his first two seasons, and that offense could get a jolt from Mike McDaniel as well as the return to health of its two pillar tackles. That said, the Chiefs are still there and the Broncos are an emerging juggernaut."
Gagnon ranked the Chargers 11th on the list, with much of it having to do with the Chiefs and Broncos fighting for the top spot in the division.

#team

With four training camp practices complete for the Indianapolis Colts, let's take a look at each positional battle taking place and predict the winner based on what we currently know.
The caveat, of course, is that there are still several weeks of practices and preseason games remaining that can change the current landscape. Also, how the coaches are evaluating these competitions behind the scenes could differ from how the outside world sees things.
That said, what the starting lineups look like in practice and which players are making regular plays provide us with some potential insights into where things stand.
Shane Steichen said on Day 1 that Leonard and Anthony Richardson would rotate with the second-team offense, but on Saturday, Leonard took the bulk of those snaps.
Rookie Seth McGowan has seemingly been the steadier of the two, with Giddens dealing with dropped passes. That said, Giddens bounced back on Saturday and seems to offer more playmaking upside.

#saturday #shane

RCB' **** le winning captain Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Central Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh named his deputy for the prestigious domestic tournament, scheduled to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10.

The leadership duo brings together two of Central Zone's most experienced batters. Patidar, who captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL **** les, will now look to guide Central Zone in the season-opening first-class competition, while Rinku will serve as vice-captain.
Among the notable inclusions is off-spinning all-rounder Saransh Jain, who is also part of India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. However, Jain is expected to miss at least the opening phase of the Duleep Trophy as he remains with the national team. With Washington Sundar ruled out of the first Test, Jain is among the leading contenders to make his Test debut in the series opener at Galle, beginning on August 15. The second Test is scheduled to start in Colombo on August 23, the same day the Duleep Trophy gets underway.

Central Zone have **** embled a balanced squad featuring several established domestic performers and exciting young talents. Apart from Patidar and Rinku, the batting unit includes Aryan Juyal, Aman Mokhade, Kunal Chandela, Yash Rathod and Ayush Pandey, while the all-round department is strengthened by Harsh Dubey, Arshad Khan and Saransh Jain.

The bowling attack features Zeeshan Ansari, Aryan Pandey, Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute, while Aryan Juyal and Kunal Singh Rathod have been named as the wicketkeeping options.
The Duleep Trophy will once again mark the beginning of India's domestic red-ball season, with all matches set to be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru between August 23 and September 10. The tournament continues in its zonal format and is expected to feature several Indian internationals and emerging talents from across the country.

Central Zone squad: Rajat Patidar (captain), Rinku Singh (vice-captain), Aryan Juyal (wicketkeeper), Saransh Jain, Aman Mokhade, Kunal Chandela, Zeeshan Ansari, Aryan Pandey, Arshad Khan, Ayush Pandey, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Kunal Singh Rathod (wk), Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute.

Stand-by players: Amandeep Khare, Mayank Mishra, Saurabh Rawat, Bhargav Merai, Kunal Yadav and **** ar Kartikeya.

#patidar #zone #duleep #rinku

The possibility of Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams has never gone backwards, but only inched closer to the three-time Defensive Player of the Year coming out of retirement since the rumors first started. The likelihood that the Rams will add another future Hall of Famer after trading for Myles Garrett took another step forward on Friday, as Sean McVay told the media that "If there's an arrow, it's trending upward."
McVay is finding it harder and harder to keep the worst-kept secret in the NFL. That ever since L.A. traded for Garrett, Donald has wanted to return to the Rams.
"Things are going in the right direction," said McVay on Friday. But he's continuing to preach patience as it pertains to when Donald will return, not necessarily "if" anymore.
McVay doesn't expect until a final decision for at least another week, as the head coach said he doesn't expect an update until the Rams return to Woodland Hills, which will happen after their final Loyola Marymount practice on August 7.
"There's some conversations that we've had," McVay said after Friday's practice at Rams Training Camp presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union at LMU. "We've loosely had some different timelines that are kind of temporary. I want to keep those between us, just if something unforeseen happens, out of respect for him and the situation. But I know this, things are going in the right direction, and if there's an arrow, it's trending upwards."

#return #Friday #since

Fifa president Gianni Infantino's position came under further scrutiny on Friday as the governing body's chief operating officer strongly criticised his plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
In a statement released to the ****** ociated Press, Kevin Lamour described the controversial plans as "the project of one person" and said "the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right questions and make the right decisions".
The lengthy statement did not mention Infantino by name.
It came on the same day a third confederation spoke out against the plans, a senior adviser to Infantino resigned, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Swiss was "the wrong man" to lead Fifa.
US President Donald Trump - addressing the proposals for the first time - said he had not spoken to Infantino about the plans.

#plans

German top football official Alexander Wehrle has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of a "lordly" leadership style and wants him ousted before he may destroy the game.
"I hope that one continental confederation or another finally wakes up now, because he's no longer taking anyone along with him," Wehrle told broadcasters RTL/Sky.
"He's not even bringing the FIFA Council along anymore; instead, he's making decisions in a lordly manner, as if he alone could decide for the whole world."
FIFA announced this week it planned to generate billions of dollars of additional income by selling a part of their commercial rights in tournaments including the World Cup to private investors.
The governing body reportedly also set a deadline for members to endorse the plan and be eligible for $40 million.

#lordly #along #alexander #infantino

Michigan basketball is set to add another blueblood to its schedule.
The Wolverines are in the process of finalizing a two-year deal with Louisville, a program source with knowledge of the plans confirmed to the Free Press. The plan is to play in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena this season, with a "return" trip to be played next season in Indianapolis.
This season's game could potentially be played Dec. 5, though the teams are still finalizing the dates.
This appears to be an ACC replacement for a matchup with Duke in December. That game against the Blue Devils was nixed after being originally scheduled for New York then Miami.
It's yet another big-time name Michigan will play in a schedule that already includes an exhibition against Houston, and nonconference games against UConn (in a rematch of April's national championship game), Villanova and Marquette. That's in addition to the Wolverines' participation in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving week; U-M's slate in that tourney features an opener vs. Creighton followed by a Day 2 matchup with either Miami (Florida) or TCU and a third game against Gonzaga, Kansas State, Baylor or Alabama.

#game #finalizing #play #matchup

On Tuesday, Tennessee **** ans general manager Mike Borgonzi met with the media and touched on the upcoming offensive line competition at training camp. He said he was pleased with where the team was at this stage of the preseason, with active battles at center and right guard taking center stage.
Center Austin Schlottmann and guard Cordell Volson will get the first crack at winning the starting job, but they will rotate and face challenges from Pat Coogan and Jackson Slater early in camp.
During the press conference with head coach Robert Saleh, Borgonzi hinted at potential additions to the interior of the offensive line, and it appears he was serious. On Wednesday, the **** ans worked out Oregon State guard Joshua Gray and Northern Iowa guard Jared Penning.
Gray doesn't have any NFL experience, but did spend 2025 with the Atlanta Falcons on their practice squad after going undrafted out of Oregon State. The 6-foot-5, 299-pound guard signed a reserve/futures contract with the Carolina Panthers, but was waived in July ahead of training camp.
Like Gray, Penning also spent his rookie season on a practice squad with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted out of Northern Iowa in 2025. He re-signed a reserve/futures contract with the Ravens in January and was earlier in July.

#gray #oregon #state #northern

The English Football ******* ociation has issued a statement declaring it is 'deeply concerned' by Gianni Infantino's proposals to commercialize the World Cup. FIFA announced on Tuesday — following leaked reports of its intentions — that it planned to expand 'football development funding' to more than $10billion by opening up its competitions, including the World Cup, to third-party investment.
Reports suggest that Infantino stands to personally profit substantially from private investors. European confederation UEFA released a strongly worded statement accusing FIFA of 'crossing the line', while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham declared that FIFA had 'sold out'.
The FA have now weighed in with a statement published on Wednesday, via The Mirror, which read: "We were completely unaware of this proposal and have no substantive details, including what the proposition actually is, and what conditions are attached.
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#fifa #association

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings arrives at the Orange Carpet as a part of the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend at McCormick Place on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
The beauty of a five-month-long basketball season is that it leaves room for pauses – a mid-season exhale, even. For the WNBA, it arrives in the form of All-Star Weekend. It's a moment when the league's best fans come together to vote on who and what they want to see, creating a weekend built around the All-Star Game, the 3-Point Contest, and a series of, what's supposed to be, lighthearted challenges. Unless you caught any part of the Stud Budz livestream, then it was more like a weekend-bender partying with a little side of hoops.
Although the weekend is centered around basketball and partying, the main event has quietly become fashion. Players have shown up ready to make statements, debut new looks, new partnerships with stylists and, yes, occasionally hard-launch new relationships along the way. This year, more than ever, it felt like stylists were part of the equation, helping players hone in and polish their sense of style. The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.
Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet. Along with this, we saw sleek monochromatic moments. Ombré became one of the defining looks of the weekend, especially as the All-Star Game warm-up uniforms echoed the same gradient effect. From the orange carpet to the after-parties, everyone embraced the chance to have a little fun—and we rounded up the best fits from the weekend below.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm arrives at the Orange Carpet as a part of the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend at McCormick Place on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

#user #star #july

The Red Sox made an initial strike on the trade market this weekend when they made the 1-for-1 deal that sent lefty starter Connelly Early to the Nationals for breakout star Curtis Mead. It appears they aren't done, either. Here's what we're hearing on Boston's plans ahead of the trade deadline, which is Monday (August 3) at 6 p.m. ET.
º The Red Sox are keeping an open mind ahead of Monday, but according to major league officials, they're targeting three main needs. First, the club — like every contender this time of year — is interested in adding pitching depth, not just at the back end of the rotation but also in the bullpen. Secondly, catching upgrades remain on the table. Lastly — and perhaps most surprisingly — the club is in the shortstop market.
The addition of Mead at second base hasn't stopped Breslow from continuing to look for an infield bat and one rival evaluator said the belief is that the Red Sox are looking for a "long-term" option at shortstop. The market is rich with big-name candidates who may or may not move, including the Angels' Zach Neto, Houston's Jeremy Peña, the Mets' Francisco Lindor and Washington's C.J. Abrams. Considering the potential pending lockout — and a very poor position player class in free agency this winter — Boston may be looking at this deadline as an opportunity to settle that position.
That search comes with its complications. Landing a shortstop would signal the Red Sox waving the white flag on Trevor Story, whose Red Sox tenure has been defined by injuries but also a massive amount of respect for the leadership he brings. Adding Mead and a shortstop makes the pathway to regular at-bats much less clear for Marcelo Mayer moving forward. And perhaps most strikingly, it further clogs the pipes ahead of the arrival of top prospect Franklin Arias, who was just promoted to Triple-A.
"Not sure why (they're in that market) with Arias coming," said one rival scout.

#market #mead

Sports car fans in general and Road America fans specifically have been asking for years for an endurance race.
It's finally upon us.
The IMSA WeatherTech Series Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, capping a four-day weekend that begins with testing for support divisions on Thursday.
Road America's IMSA weekend has grown to rival IndyCar as the most popular event at the track outside Elkhart Lake. This year, with the extended length, the sports cars could surpass the single-seaters.
If you want to go to the event – or watch it on TV – here are some important tips for newcomers and updates for veterans:

#sports #Event

Zac Thornton continued his excellent start to his career with the Mets on Monday night against the Atlanta Braves, allowing three earned runs in 6.1 innings of an eventual 14-3 win for New York.
The left-hander is now 2-1 with a 2.43 ERA (0.91 WHIP) in five starts and 29.2 innings pitched this season, and although he's a top pitching prospect in the Mets organization and just 24 years old, Thornton's repertoire doesn't include the typical blistering fastball and wicked secondary pitch that most young pitching prospects have.
Instead, Thornton relies mostly on a cutter that averages around 87 mph and his two-seam fastball that sits between 89-92 mph while mixing in a variety of other pitches, none of which get above 94 mph on a consistent basis.
Interim manager Andy Green admitted that it's not "the traditional way" that most front-line starters attack hitters in this day and age of high velocity and spin rate, but the results so far speak for themselves.
"It's good stuff," Green said about Thornton's ******* ortment of pitches. "We live in a world where we don't define stuff as good unless it's 95+ anymore and that's unfortunate because the cutter really is tough for righties to see and react to and the more you have to think about pitches coming in on your hands, the more you're gonna pull off of everything else that works away from you.

#innings #pitching

One prominent Liverpool reporter has dismissed the prospect of Stefan Bajcetic being considered as a makeshift right-back for the Reds in the upcoming campaign.
The Spanish midfielder made his long-awaited comeback to team training this week, having not played for the club since May 2024 and not made it onto the pitch at all last season due to persistent injury troubles.
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Arne Slot frequently played midfielders at right-back in 2025/26 whenever Conor Bradley and/or Jeremie Frimpong were ruled out injured, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo all deployed in that unfamiliar role.
However, in response to a reader's question for the Liverpool Echo as to whether Andoni Iraola might do the same with Bajcetic, Ian Doyle opined that such a scenario would be highly unlikely and that the 21-year-old could plausibly depart on loan again.

#Liverpool #back #spanish

La Liga giants Real Madrid have done a complete 180 on their stance on the potential signing of Manchester City star Rodri.
This comes amid confirmation on the part of some of the most reliable sources in the European media that Los Blancos are now actively working on a deal for the 30-year-old.
Bernabéu insider Mario Cortegana is one such source, with the Spaniard having revealed that the key factor in the wheels being set in motion is a complete change in stance on the part of Florentino Pérez and co.
As per The Athletic:
'Madrid sources had kept insisting this summer that Rodri was not part of their plans, but the club's stance has changed following his return from the World Cup, with the performance level he demonstrated and the role he played in Spain's triumph a factor in their decision to pursue him.'

#sources

Hot Orange Chicken and hot topic conversation with Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell are on tap from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 24 at the Panda Express in Livonia.
Fans are invited to sit across from Sewell and sample Hot Orange Chicken while challenging him with their own heated questions in a Q&A format three weeks before the Detroit Lions preseason play begins on Aug. 13, when the team plays the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Friday's event is timed with Panda Express bringing Hot Orange Chicken back to its menu this summer.
“We thought this would be a fun way for the community to be involved, play around with, you know, Hot Orange Chicken so that fans can come and fire off their Hot Orange Chicken takes, if you will,” Panda Express spokesperson Guy Rudiger said.
Fans who participate in the challenge will receive a pre-signed autograph from Sewell.

#orange #lions

Arsenal's interest in Bruno Guimaraes is well known, but the Gunners have still not made a formal approach to Newcastle United for the midfielder's signature, a situation that has reportedly frustrated the Magpies.
Guimaraes represented Brazil at the World Cup and is currently enjoying his holiday. Once he returns, discussions about his future are expected to increase, while Newcastle are also planning to offer him a new contract this summer.
Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best midfielders in England, making **** nal's desire to sign him unsurprising. The Gunners are looking to improve their squad and believe the Brazilian could become an important addition to their team.
Arsenal already have several high-quality players in their squad, but they remain focused on strengthening further during the transfer window. Guimaraes is believed to be one of their key targets as Mikel Arteta continues to reshape the team.
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle are yet to receive an official offer from **** nal for Guimaraes. Instead, the report states that the Gunners have used intermediaries to communicate their interest and discuss a possible move.

#squad #united

Pep Guardiola is reportedly seeking a €20m-a-year salary to take over as head coach of the Italy national team, and the latest updates indicate that the former Manchester City boss will give a definitive answer by the early stages of next week.
Guardiola left City after 10 trophy-laden seasons earlier this summer and has emerged as one of the dream candidates to take over as the new head coach of the Italy national side. Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo are the other names currently being linked with the vacant CT role.
Recently-appointed FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo travelled to Barcelona to hold direct talks with Guardiola last weekend. Thursday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Spaniard wants €20m-per-year to take over as Italy head coach.
FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has recently admitted that the federation would be willing to ‘make exceptions’ for candidates at a certain level, even name-checking the former City and Barcelona tactician, but the Italy national team are unlikely to be able to offer a potential new head coach any more than €10m per season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts as a montage of his time at Manchester City is played on the LED screen inside the stadium following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

#guardiola #coach

With fall camp approaching and Florida State's season opener against New Mexico State just a month away, plenty of questions surround Mike Norvell's program entering his seventh season in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles will feature a mix of established veterans, newcomers and former highly touted recruits still searching for consistency. For several players, 2026 represents a pivotal year — whether it's a final opportunity to maximize their potential, a chance to bounce back from injury or an opportunity to prove they belong in a full-time role.
Here are five Seminoles who could be poised to turn the corner this season.
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With Duce Robinson entrenched as Florida State's top receiver, Micahi Danzy showing flashes last season and young talents Devin Carter and Jasen Lopez generating buzz, Jayvan Boggs has quietly slipped under the radar.

#season #seminoles #Opportunity

"Gazzetta dello Sport" report Galatasaray joined the race for Brazilian center-back Bremer. The 29-year-old was linked with a move to FC Bayern last month, but those rumors have since cooled down with the Rekordmeister also reportedly changing their plans with Kim Min-jae.
According to reports from Italy, the Turkish champions offered a higher salary for Bremer compared to the one he currently receives at Juventus. The Brazilian international scored four goals in 26 Serie A appearances during the 2025/26 season.
Juventus were demanding €40 million for the transfer when Bayern showed interest, according to the same outlet. On the contrary, Juve showed interest in bringing back Kim to Serie A, but FC Bayern reversed their initial plan to sell the South Korean international this summer unless they receive an extraordinary offer.

#international #interest

Junior Caminero injury update: Latest news on Rays star who left All-Star Game after taking pitch off the hand originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The first half was a dream for the Rays, who jumped out to the AL East lead and saw young first baseman Junior Caminero emerge as an MVP candidate.
The second half could be starting off on the wrong foot — or hand, in this case.
Caminero left the All-Star Game on Tuesday after taking a pitch off his hand, going down in pain before jogging back to the clubhouse.
Here's the latest on Caminero's status.

Janice McNair, who co-founded the NFL's Houston Texans in 2002, died on Tuesday at age 89, the team announced.
McNair and her husband Bob, who died in 2018 at age 81, brought the NFL back to Houston with an expansion club after the Houston Oilers moved in 1997 to become the Tennessee ******* ans.
Janice McNair served as the Texans' primary owner after her husband's death until transferring the post to son Cal McNair in 2024.
"Outside of our family, nothing mattered more to her than her beloved Texans. I remain honored to lead this franchise and build on the foundation my parents set when they brought football back to Houston," said Texans chair and chief executive Cal McNair.
"Mom leaves an indelible mark on our family, our team and our community and her giving spirit will always be embedded in the fabric of our organization."

Don't forget about Yang Hansen with Trail Blazers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Yang Hansen was one of the most intriguing players chosen during the 2025 NBA Draft. Some even called him a "Chinese Jokic."
And then he spent most of his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers out of sight and out of mind.
He couldn't get run at the NBA level, and so a whole season went by where it never really became clear whether Hansen would have a chance to make it or not.
If anything, it sort of just pushed the question off into the future. That brings us to this summer, when Hansen is back at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

A group of longtime Dr. Phillips Little League softball teammates have won the Florida state championship.
Many of the senior players have competed together since they were 5 or 6 years old. Nearly a decade later, the team advanced uncontested through district play and went undefeated at sectionals before capturing the state ***** le.
The team is coached by former Major League Baseball All-Star Rickie Weeks.
Players will continue practicing and fundraising before leaving July 22 for regional competition in Tennessee.
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The New York Yankees head into the MLB All-Star break with one of the better pitching staffs in Major League Baseball, and it could soon get even stronger. Despite opening the season without Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, and later losing last year’s ace, Max Fried, to the injured list, the Yankees have remained one of baseball’s top teams on the mound. Rodón also returned to the injured list a couple of weeks ago, creating even more uncertainty. Now, however, there is finally some encouraging news.
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According to reporter Gary Phillips, manager Aaron Boone said Max Fried’s live batting practice session on Saturday went extremely well. The next step in Fried’s recovery is expected to be a minor league rehab ***** ignment, which Boone indicated could begin as soon as Friday.
That’s a significant development for the Yankees, who have eagerly awaited the return of one of their top starters. If Fried gets through his rehab outing without any setbacks, he could be back in the major league rotation before long.
The update on Carlos Rodón wasn’t quite as advanced, but it was still positive. Boone said Rodón has strung together several productive throwing sessions and is expected to throw almost every day during the All-Star break.

Warriors hire 53-year-old ex-Lakers NBA champion head coach originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors are adding a veteran coach to their staff to ******* ist Steve Kerr in 2026-27.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Warriors have hired a 53-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers NBA champion coach.
"Longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become the ******* ociate head coach for the Golden State Warriors under head coach Steve Kerr," Charania wrote on X/Twitter Sunday.
After spending three years with the Boston Celtics, one with the Philadelphia 76ers, and four with the Indiana Pacers as an ******* istant, Vogel received his big break in 2011. The Pacers promoted the Wildwood Crest, New Jersey native to head coach, and he led the organization to the Eastern Conference Finals twice in five seasons (they lost to the Miami Heat both times).

Liverpool will have to be patient to sign a coveted teenager who's been described as 'one of the best young players in world football'.
The Reds were recently namechecked in reports citing interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs in Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who caught the eye for co-hosts Mexico at this summer's World Cup.
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Sources from his homeland later claimed that Andoni Iraola's side are ready to pay the fee required to sign him from his current club Tijuana, where his release clause is purported to be somewhere in the region of £20m.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast for Football Insider, Pete O'Rourke explained that, because of FIFA regulations prohibiting the international transfer of players until they turn 18, suitors for Mora will have to wait another few months until they're able to sign him.

England required extra time and another moment of individual brilliance from Jude Bellingham to overcome a resilient Norwegian side at Miami Stadium on Saturday, coming from behind to win 2-1 and book a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Norway were the better side for large periods of the contest, dominating possession in dangerous areas and creating the sharper chances against an England side forced into a defensive shift for much of the 90 minutes.
Erling Haaland was kept remarkably quiet throughout, shackled by Marc Guehi’s man-marking job, with Norway’s threat instead coming from elsewhere on the pitch. It took genuine resilience from Thomas Tuchel’s side to see out a game they didn’t control, before Bellingham’s decisive intervention deep into extra time settled it.
Here’s how England’s players rated in Miami.
Jordan Pickford – 5/10 Became England’s most-capped World Cup player in history. But his role in Norway’s opener was not worthy of this historic night. Beaten by Andreas Schjelderup’s delivery in a moment that will trouble him more than the record pleases him. An unconvincing evening between the posts.