1 day ago
Washburn University basketball coach Brett Ballard was "seriously injured" after his car struck a bridge pillar on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Kansas
Ballard's Ford F-150 hit a delineator post, the embankment and the pillar along the Kansas turnpike just before 8:17 p.m.
Ballard was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital with serious injuries
Washburn University basketball coach Brett Ballard has been "seriously injured" after his car struck a bridge pillar.
According to local outlets KWCH and KSNT, Ballard, 46, was driving his Ford F-150 on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Topeka, Kan., when he struck a bridge pillar. Kansas Highway Patrol told the outlet Ballard's vehicle hit a delineator post, the embankment and the pillar after departing the roadway on I-470 along the Kansas turnpike.
#washburn #university #brett
Ballard's Ford F-150 hit a delineator post, the embankment and the pillar along the Kansas turnpike just before 8:17 p.m.
Ballard was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital with serious injuries
Washburn University basketball coach Brett Ballard has been "seriously injured" after his car struck a bridge pillar.
According to local outlets KWCH and KSNT, Ballard, 46, was driving his Ford F-150 on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Topeka, Kan., when he struck a bridge pillar. Kansas Highway Patrol told the outlet Ballard's vehicle hit a delineator post, the embankment and the pillar after departing the roadway on I-470 along the Kansas turnpike.
#washburn #university #brett
1 day ago
The San Francisco 49ers personnel department has been busy as they deal with having 20 players currently injured. According to Wednesday's transaction wire, the team worked out several players before they signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge.
The 49ers officially terminated a pair of vested veterans in Cam Sample and Kevin Givens. They were injured/waived.
Here is a list of players the 49ers worked out, not counting Hodge:
OG Braden Daniels
OT Ryan Mosesso
OG Kion Smith
WR Kristian Wilkerson
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
The 49ers have been thin at wide receiver since the beginning of the week. Since the week began, offensive linemen Brett Toth had an undisclosed injury, while Carver Willis was in the concussion protocol.
#players #wide #according
The 49ers officially terminated a pair of vested veterans in Cam Sample and Kevin Givens. They were injured/waived.
Here is a list of players the 49ers worked out, not counting Hodge:
OG Braden Daniels
OT Ryan Mosesso
OG Kion Smith
WR Kristian Wilkerson
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
The 49ers have been thin at wide receiver since the beginning of the week. Since the week began, offensive linemen Brett Toth had an undisclosed injury, while Carver Willis was in the concussion protocol.
#players #wide #according
2 days ago
Last year, Emmet Carroll's mother sent him a clip of tennis legend Roger Federer's commencement speech at Dartmouth College.
An avid tennis fan, Carroll's interest was piqued when Federer mentioned how he won 80% of his career matches, but only 54% of his career points. During those points, Federer felt they were the most important thing in the world. When he lost, though, he moved on.
The same process applies to Carroll. Like any goalie, he immediately knows when he should've saved a shot, and his natural reaction is to dwell on it. At the University of Pennsylvania, he learned to work through that, but being mentally strong as a goalie is an evolving process.
"That's helped me just move on," Carroll said of the Federer speech. "The film's always going to be there after the game, and you're always going to sort of wish you had it back, but it does you no good in that moment dwelling on it."
As the Maryland Whipsnakes prepare for their final regular-season stretch and likely playoff run, they need Carroll to be at the top of his game. Utah's Brett Dobson is the only goalie with at least five starts who has a better save percentage (60.1%) than Carroll (56.8%). However, like the rest of his team, Carroll is still trying to consistently put together complete outings.
#carroll #tennis #only #points
An avid tennis fan, Carroll's interest was piqued when Federer mentioned how he won 80% of his career matches, but only 54% of his career points. During those points, Federer felt they were the most important thing in the world. When he lost, though, he moved on.
The same process applies to Carroll. Like any goalie, he immediately knows when he should've saved a shot, and his natural reaction is to dwell on it. At the University of Pennsylvania, he learned to work through that, but being mentally strong as a goalie is an evolving process.
"That's helped me just move on," Carroll said of the Federer speech. "The film's always going to be there after the game, and you're always going to sort of wish you had it back, but it does you no good in that moment dwelling on it."
As the Maryland Whipsnakes prepare for their final regular-season stretch and likely playoff run, they need Carroll to be at the top of his game. Utah's Brett Dobson is the only goalie with at least five starts who has a better save percentage (60.1%) than Carroll (56.8%). However, like the rest of his team, Carroll is still trying to consistently put together complete outings.
#carroll #tennis #only #points
2 days ago
An improbable story is playing out on the offensive line at Chiefs training camp.
Kahlil Benson started 12 games at right tackle for Indiana during their run to the national ******* le last year, but went undrafted in April. He earned a roster spot with the Chiefs after a tryout at their rookie minicamp and has impressed enough to take all the first-team reps at right tackle over the last two days of practice.
Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star notes that Benson has taken the majority of those reps since camp opened and he's now got an inside track to join left tackle Josh Simmons as a starter up front.
"I think Kahlil is doing a great job. I think he's a very physical player. I think he should just add on to that," Simmons said, via Brett Kennedy of KQTV. "I think you can't really teach effort. I mean that's what he's giving out there, so that's really all I'm telling him right now is keep doing that effort."
Jaylon Moore was expected to be the top choice at right tackle in Kansas City this season, but Benson now has momentum and continued success in the preseason could make him one of the league's unlikeliest starters in Week 1.
#tackle
Kahlil Benson started 12 games at right tackle for Indiana during their run to the national ******* le last year, but went undrafted in April. He earned a roster spot with the Chiefs after a tryout at their rookie minicamp and has impressed enough to take all the first-team reps at right tackle over the last two days of practice.
Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star notes that Benson has taken the majority of those reps since camp opened and he's now got an inside track to join left tackle Josh Simmons as a starter up front.
"I think Kahlil is doing a great job. I think he's a very physical player. I think he should just add on to that," Simmons said, via Brett Kennedy of KQTV. "I think you can't really teach effort. I mean that's what he's giving out there, so that's really all I'm telling him right now is keep doing that effort."
Jaylon Moore was expected to be the top choice at right tackle in Kansas City this season, but Benson now has momentum and continued success in the preseason could make him one of the league's unlikeliest starters in Week 1.
#tackle
2 days ago
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn't mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, ****** ysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat.
Player to Watch: Payton Pierce ready to be next Buckeye up at linebacker
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land
The biggest question facing every Ohio State position group entering camp
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Three Bold Predictions as Ohio State readies for 2026 training camp
Jeremy Birmingham, Lettermen Row
Top Five Position Battles to Watch As Ohio State Begins 2026 Preseason Camp
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
#ohio
Player to Watch: Payton Pierce ready to be next Buckeye up at linebacker
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land
The biggest question facing every Ohio State position group entering camp
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Three Bold Predictions as Ohio State readies for 2026 training camp
Jeremy Birmingham, Lettermen Row
Top Five Position Battles to Watch As Ohio State Begins 2026 Preseason Camp
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
#ohio
2 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Watch out college sports. IU Indy is building a "jewel box" of an arena to establish itself as a premier mid-major program.
Athletic director Luke Bosso, IU Indy architect Brett Hatchett and RATIO Architects President Bill Browne gave a guided tour of the under-construction James T. Morris Arena on Wednesday.
The new facility will open in the fall and will be the home court for the school's basketball and volleyball teams. Known as "The Jim," the arena pays tribute to Jim Morris, the late longtime civil and local business leader and former vice chair of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
The 130,000-square-foot venue will seat 4,200 people and serve as the office **** e for IU Indy athletics and USA Track and Field. The arena features retractable seating, which allows IU Indy to host community events and high school sports.
"Whether it's our friends across the street, the high school athletic **** ociation, the NCAA or other events that 4,200 is the right number for, we want people using this building just like they do every other building," Bosso said. "This is the sports capital of the world and this is another part to keep that attitude and that mindset going within the city."
#morris
Athletic director Luke Bosso, IU Indy architect Brett Hatchett and RATIO Architects President Bill Browne gave a guided tour of the under-construction James T. Morris Arena on Wednesday.
The new facility will open in the fall and will be the home court for the school's basketball and volleyball teams. Known as "The Jim," the arena pays tribute to Jim Morris, the late longtime civil and local business leader and former vice chair of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
The 130,000-square-foot venue will seat 4,200 people and serve as the office **** e for IU Indy athletics and USA Track and Field. The arena features retractable seating, which allows IU Indy to host community events and high school sports.
"Whether it's our friends across the street, the high school athletic **** ociation, the NCAA or other events that 4,200 is the right number for, we want people using this building just like they do every other building," Bosso said. "This is the sports capital of the world and this is another part to keep that attitude and that mindset going within the city."
#morris
2 days ago
Argentina rugby fly half Tomas Albornoz has been banned for four matches after angrily confronting referee Angus Gardner following his side's defeat to England rugby.
The Pumas were contentiously denied a potentially match-tying try in the final minute of the clash in Santiago del Estero, with Bautista Delguy's score ruled out by referee Gardner in consultation with television match official Brett Cronan.
Albornoz had to be restrained by teammates after twice rushing over to Australian official Gardner in the aftermath.
The 28-year-old accepted his conduct, taken as a whole, was intimidatory but did not accept that his actions were abusive, insulting, offensive or threatening – a distinction which was accepted by both World Rugby and the disciplinary committee.
He has therefore been banned for four matches, including this weekend's encounter between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires.
#match
The Pumas were contentiously denied a potentially match-tying try in the final minute of the clash in Santiago del Estero, with Bautista Delguy's score ruled out by referee Gardner in consultation with television match official Brett Cronan.
Albornoz had to be restrained by teammates after twice rushing over to Australian official Gardner in the aftermath.
The 28-year-old accepted his conduct, taken as a whole, was intimidatory but did not accept that his actions were abusive, insulting, offensive or threatening – a distinction which was accepted by both World Rugby and the disciplinary committee.
He has therefore been banned for four matches, including this weekend's encounter between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires.
#match
2 days ago
The Mets let a three-run lead slip away before fighting back to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in extra innings.
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
2 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers list of injured players surged during Wednesday's practice when offensive lineman Nick Zakelj and defensive end Sam Okuayinonu both exited the session early with unknown ailments.
Zakelj and Okuayinonu joined DE Nick Bosa, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, OL Carver Willis, wide receiver Jacob Cowing, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, OL Brett Toth among the players who were new to the injury list before and during training camp Wednesday. That's on top of WR Mike Evans, WR Christian Kirk, WR De'Zhaun Stribling, RBs Kaelon Black and Jordan James, OL Vederian Lowe, DL Keion White and S Malik Mustapha all already sitting out practice with various injuries.
However, while the list of San Francisco's injured ballooned to 20 including the trio of players on the PUP list, ESPN's Nick Wagoner had a note that shows the injury situation might not be as bad as it looks on paper.
Wagoner posted a different sort of injury update in his daily practice recap on Twitter:
For the record, many of these guys, including Evans and Kirk did some work on the side, including some full speed running. Guerendo and Mustapha, in particular seem to be close to back. Greenlaw also seemed to be fine as he got a bit of a rest today with soreness. He watched practice from the defensive back field.
#list #including #zakelj
Zakelj and Okuayinonu joined DE Nick Bosa, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, OL Carver Willis, wide receiver Jacob Cowing, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, OL Brett Toth among the players who were new to the injury list before and during training camp Wednesday. That's on top of WR Mike Evans, WR Christian Kirk, WR De'Zhaun Stribling, RBs Kaelon Black and Jordan James, OL Vederian Lowe, DL Keion White and S Malik Mustapha all already sitting out practice with various injuries.
However, while the list of San Francisco's injured ballooned to 20 including the trio of players on the PUP list, ESPN's Nick Wagoner had a note that shows the injury situation might not be as bad as it looks on paper.
Wagoner posted a different sort of injury update in his daily practice recap on Twitter:
For the record, many of these guys, including Evans and Kirk did some work on the side, including some full speed running. Guerendo and Mustapha, in particular seem to be close to back. Greenlaw also seemed to be fine as he got a bit of a rest today with soreness. He watched practice from the defensive back field.
#list #including #zakelj
2 days ago
A.J. Ewing – CF
Francisco Lindor – SS
Bo Bichette – 3B
Carson Benge – RF
Jared Young – 1B
Francisco Alvarez – C
Brett Baty – LF
Jorge Polanco – DH
Marcus Semien – 2B
Christian Scott – RHP
Steven Kwan – LF
Chase DeLauter – DH
Jo Adell – RF
Nathaniel Lowe – 1B
Travis Bazzana – 2B
Brayan Rocchio – SS
Petey Halpin – CF
Patrick Bailey – C
Angel Genao – 3B
Tanner Bibee – RHP
First pitch: 6:40 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
#audacy #ewing #carson
Francisco Lindor – SS
Bo Bichette – 3B
Carson Benge – RF
Jared Young – 1B
Francisco Alvarez – C
Brett Baty – LF
Jorge Polanco – DH
Marcus Semien – 2B
Christian Scott – RHP
Steven Kwan – LF
Chase DeLauter – DH
Jo Adell – RF
Nathaniel Lowe – 1B
Travis Bazzana – 2B
Brayan Rocchio – SS
Petey Halpin – CF
Patrick Bailey – C
Angel Genao – 3B
Tanner Bibee – RHP
First pitch: 6:40 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
#audacy #ewing #carson
2 days ago
It's safe to say the Premier Lacrosse League will crown a new Jim Brown Most Valuable Player this season.
But who will that first-time MVP be? With two weeks remaining, the race is still wide open.
Will it be the second-year phenom who needed just eight games to tie the single-season PLL goals record? His perennial All-Star running mate, who's leading the league in points and enjoying the most productive season of his career? Or the two-time champion goalie who's backstopping one of the best defenses in PLL history?
Our writers make the MVP cases for CJ Kirst, Michael Sowers and Brett Dobson:
From a goal-scoring perspective, Kirst is having one of the most historic seasons ever.
#time #player
But who will that first-time MVP be? With two weeks remaining, the race is still wide open.
Will it be the second-year phenom who needed just eight games to tie the single-season PLL goals record? His perennial All-Star running mate, who's leading the league in points and enjoying the most productive season of his career? Or the two-time champion goalie who's backstopping one of the best defenses in PLL history?
Our writers make the MVP cases for CJ Kirst, Michael Sowers and Brett Dobson:
From a goal-scoring perspective, Kirst is having one of the most historic seasons ever.
#time #player
3 days ago
Jennifer Lopez reportedly wants the world to know she is still in demand after her split from Ben Affleck. According to a source, JLo is looking to prove that she is a "hot Hollywood" catch on the dating scene. The "On The Floor" hitmaker and Affleck, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, made headlines when reports of their separation surfaced in 2024. Their divorce was finalized in January 2025.
Jennifer Lopez made her Wimbledon debut on July 12. According to RadarOnline sources, the pop icon showed up hoping to connect with an A-list partner as a way to refresh her brand. Lopez caused a stir talking to Tom Hiddleston at the men's final. As per an insider, she asked to sit beside the "Loki" star.
"Everything she does is focused on getting attention," said the source. "She's single, so of course she wants to meet someone, but she doesn't want to date just anyone. She's on a mission to link up with a man that can actually help raise her profile and status."
Lopez's marriage to Ben Affleck ended in the summer of 2024, only two years after they said, "I do." In spring 2025, she started dating rumors with Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein. However, sources claim that she didn't consider the 46-year-old actor a high-profile enough match to give her brand a lift.
"She knows what will get the most eyes on her so that was a big part of it, but she's also looking to expand her social circle so she can get more dates and Tom is very well connected," explained the insider.
#affleck #dating
Jennifer Lopez made her Wimbledon debut on July 12. According to RadarOnline sources, the pop icon showed up hoping to connect with an A-list partner as a way to refresh her brand. Lopez caused a stir talking to Tom Hiddleston at the men's final. As per an insider, she asked to sit beside the "Loki" star.
"Everything she does is focused on getting attention," said the source. "She's single, so of course she wants to meet someone, but she doesn't want to date just anyone. She's on a mission to link up with a man that can actually help raise her profile and status."
Lopez's marriage to Ben Affleck ended in the summer of 2024, only two years after they said, "I do." In spring 2025, she started dating rumors with Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein. However, sources claim that she didn't consider the 46-year-old actor a high-profile enough match to give her brand a lift.
"She knows what will get the most eyes on her so that was a big part of it, but she's also looking to expand her social circle so she can get more dates and Tom is very well connected," explained the insider.
#affleck #dating
3 days ago
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal explains team's QB talent moving forward. Getty
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal had one wish after a win over Florida on Saturday. Getty
Miami wasn't taking any chances. Mario Cristobal was already locked into Coral Gables through 2031, but coming off a 13-3 season and a College Football Playoff National Championship Game appearance, the Canes didn't wait for another program to offer him a massive payday and take him away.
They did that themselves.
The Hurricanes have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract extension with their head coach, according to On3's Brett McMurphy, and the new agreement includes a rare, personal pledge from Cristobal himself.
#Florida
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal had one wish after a win over Florida on Saturday. Getty
Miami wasn't taking any chances. Mario Cristobal was already locked into Coral Gables through 2031, but coming off a 13-3 season and a College Football Playoff National Championship Game appearance, the Canes didn't wait for another program to offer him a massive payday and take him away.
They did that themselves.
The Hurricanes have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract extension with their head coach, according to On3's Brett McMurphy, and the new agreement includes a rare, personal pledge from Cristobal himself.
#Florida
5 days ago
The Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs last night for minor leaguers Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. This morning, it is being announced that the Jays are acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Anaheim Angels for minor leaguers Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Mitcheletti and Angel Rivero.
So we have got some of the rare buy-and-sell action from the Jays. At 4.5 games back of Wild Card 3 and 13.5 games back in the American League East, it makes sense that the Jays would deal Gausman, a 35 year old in the final year of a 5 year, $110 million deal. Gausman's 4.38 ERA in 2026 is the first 4+ ERA he's had in his time with the Jays, though his FIP of 3.51 and xERA of 3.95 are in line with what he put up last year, when he had a 3.59 ERA, 3.73 xERA and 3.41 FIP. Gausman was a stalwart in the Jays' playoff run in 2025, allowing ten runs in five starts and a relief appearance covering 30.2 innings in the 2025 postseason, and gives the Cubs a veteran arm to help them down the stretch and that can bolster their playoff rotation.
The return for Gausman is not as impressive as I would have expected. Southisene is #10 on the Baseball America Cubs top 30 list, and Bateman isn't on their top 30. Southisene is a 21 year old middle infielder who was a fourth round pick in 2024 and is slashing .306/.425/.372 between low-A and high-A this season. Bateman was an 8th round pick in 2023 out of the University of Minnesota, and has slashed .312/.430/.421 at AAA this season while playing primarily center field.
Having parted with a starting pitcher who was slated to be a free agent at the end of the season, the Jays are apparently replacing him with a starting pitcher who is under team control through 2028. Soriano, 27, is a righthander who had a dominating start to the season, allowing just one run in his first six starts. For the season he has a 3.29 ERA and 3.79 FIP in 123 innings over 22 starts. He's making just $2.9 million this season, and is likely looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $6 million for 2027.
Soriano was reportedly generating a lot of interest, and the Angels were thought likely to deal him, though the expectation was that it would be a contender acquiring Soriano. Instead, the Jays were the top bidder, and while they are unlikely to be in the playoff mix this year, they do have someone they can pencil into their rotation for the following two years.
#jays #pitcher #bateman
So we have got some of the rare buy-and-sell action from the Jays. At 4.5 games back of Wild Card 3 and 13.5 games back in the American League East, it makes sense that the Jays would deal Gausman, a 35 year old in the final year of a 5 year, $110 million deal. Gausman's 4.38 ERA in 2026 is the first 4+ ERA he's had in his time with the Jays, though his FIP of 3.51 and xERA of 3.95 are in line with what he put up last year, when he had a 3.59 ERA, 3.73 xERA and 3.41 FIP. Gausman was a stalwart in the Jays' playoff run in 2025, allowing ten runs in five starts and a relief appearance covering 30.2 innings in the 2025 postseason, and gives the Cubs a veteran arm to help them down the stretch and that can bolster their playoff rotation.
The return for Gausman is not as impressive as I would have expected. Southisene is #10 on the Baseball America Cubs top 30 list, and Bateman isn't on their top 30. Southisene is a 21 year old middle infielder who was a fourth round pick in 2024 and is slashing .306/.425/.372 between low-A and high-A this season. Bateman was an 8th round pick in 2023 out of the University of Minnesota, and has slashed .312/.430/.421 at AAA this season while playing primarily center field.
Having parted with a starting pitcher who was slated to be a free agent at the end of the season, the Jays are apparently replacing him with a starting pitcher who is under team control through 2028. Soriano, 27, is a righthander who had a dominating start to the season, allowing just one run in his first six starts. For the season he has a 3.29 ERA and 3.79 FIP in 123 innings over 22 starts. He's making just $2.9 million this season, and is likely looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $6 million for 2027.
Soriano was reportedly generating a lot of interest, and the Angels were thought likely to deal him, though the expectation was that it would be a contender acquiring Soriano. Instead, the Jays were the top bidder, and while they are unlikely to be in the playoff mix this year, they do have someone they can pencil into their rotation for the following two years.
#jays #pitcher #bateman
5 days ago
Today's the big day, folks. It's Monday, August 3 and it's time to get locked in since the deadline is officially at 6:00 p.m. ET. Will the Braves make a huge splash? Will AA surprise us? Will it all be a big dud? It's time to figure it all out! Keep it locked here as we'll be trying to parse all of the major rumors of the day, whether they're Braves-related or just intriguing for the bigger picture. Let's get into it, folks!
August 2 – Atlanta Braves acquire RHP Tyler Mahle from San Francisco Giants for RHP Anthony Molina
August 2 – Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from Toronto Blue Jays for INF Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman
August 2 – Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Freddy Peralta from New York Mets for OF Aidan Smith, INF Émilien Pitre and RHP Gary Gill Hill
August 2 – New York Yankees acquire INF Luis García Jr. from Washington Nationals for RHP Yorvanny Cruz, RHP Jake Bird, RHP Jack Cebert and RHP Ben Grable
#Braves #acquire #folks #keep
August 2 – Atlanta Braves acquire RHP Tyler Mahle from San Francisco Giants for RHP Anthony Molina
August 2 – Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from Toronto Blue Jays for INF Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman
August 2 – Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Freddy Peralta from New York Mets for OF Aidan Smith, INF Émilien Pitre and RHP Gary Gill Hill
August 2 – New York Yankees acquire INF Luis García Jr. from Washington Nationals for RHP Yorvanny Cruz, RHP Jake Bird, RHP Jack Cebert and RHP Ben Grable
#Braves #acquire #folks #keep
5 days ago
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs' search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #year #innings #last
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
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5 days ago
If Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer had one goal ahead of this year's trade deadline, it was to add the type of starting pitcher that a team in win-now mode needs and deserves. And on the eve of the trade deadline, we can now say that he has done just that. The Chicago Cubs landed one of the best rentals on the market Sunday, acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, checks a lot of boxes for the Cubs, who have also acquired pitchers David Peterson and Aaron Civale in recent weeks. Not only is Gausman the type of frontline starting pitcher that Chicago's rotation has been missing, but what's more, for a team looking to go deep into October, he has the postseason pedigree that is sought after by every contender.
Chicago's newly acquired right-hander is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season, but his 3.51 FIP would suggest that he has been a bit unlucky thus far in 2026. In his postseason career, Gausman has a 3.83 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 56 ⅓ innings.
There might not be a team in baseball that has been hit as hard by injury as the Chicago Cubs this year. And most of that has come in their starting rotation. After right-hander Cade Horton was lost to season-ending elbow surgery, left-hander Justin Steele hit a setback in his rehab and has yet to pitch this season. Right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera are also currently on the 15-day IL.
Nonetheless, the Cubs have shown they aren't messing around in their quest to make noise the rest of this season as they try to get back to the playoffs. They designated right-hander Jameson Taillon for ****** ignment on Monday after his struggles continued. He has since been traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash.
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Gausman, 35, checks a lot of boxes for the Cubs, who have also acquired pitchers David Peterson and Aaron Civale in recent weeks. Not only is Gausman the type of frontline starting pitcher that Chicago's rotation has been missing, but what's more, for a team looking to go deep into October, he has the postseason pedigree that is sought after by every contender.
Chicago's newly acquired right-hander is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season, but his 3.51 FIP would suggest that he has been a bit unlucky thus far in 2026. In his postseason career, Gausman has a 3.83 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 56 ⅓ innings.
There might not be a team in baseball that has been hit as hard by injury as the Chicago Cubs this year. And most of that has come in their starting rotation. After right-hander Cade Horton was lost to season-ending elbow surgery, left-hander Justin Steele hit a setback in his rehab and has yet to pitch this season. Right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera are also currently on the 15-day IL.
Nonetheless, the Cubs have shown they aren't messing around in their quest to make noise the rest of this season as they try to get back to the playoffs. They designated right-hander Jameson Taillon for ****** ignment on Monday after his struggles continued. He has since been traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash.
#Cubs
5 days ago
The Chicago Cubs' search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #Cubs
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. He's in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.
If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays' makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.
The Cubs are banking on Gausman's track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. They're also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. He's pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).
#blue #Cubs
5 days ago
The Chicago Cubs are set to acquire veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, confirmed an official with knowledge of the deal.
The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't yet official.
Gausman, 35, is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season but has been one of the most consistent starters in baseball for the past half-decade, posting a 3.36 from 2020-2025. A two-time All-Star, Gausman finished third in AL Cy Young voting in 2023.
Toronto is receiving minor league outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in the trade.
Once a top prospect for the Orioles, Gausman came into his own with the San Francisco Giants in 2020 and 2021 before signing a five-year, $110 million deal with Toronto.
#blue #jays
The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't yet official.
Gausman, 35, is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season but has been one of the most consistent starters in baseball for the past half-decade, posting a 3.36 from 2020-2025. A two-time All-Star, Gausman finished third in AL Cy Young voting in 2023.
Toronto is receiving minor league outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in the trade.
Once a top prospect for the Orioles, Gausman came into his own with the San Francisco Giants in 2020 and 2021 before signing a five-year, $110 million deal with Toronto.
#blue #jays
5 days ago
You have been waiting for the Cubs to acquire a starting pitcher, and Sunday night, they have done so (Bluesky link):
Per Josh's pre-deadline ranking of Cubs prospects, those are the No. 13 (Ty Southisene) and No. 19 (Brett Bateman) prospects in the Cubs organization. MLB Pipeline ranks them 13th and 21st, respectively.
This is, I believe, a fair deal for a 35-year-old pitcher who is a pending free agent, so this is a rental. The Cubs would be on the hook for slightly more than $7 million of Gausman's $23 million deal for this year. (This might also account for some of the "cash considerations" in the Jameson Taillon deal with the Jays announced earlier today.)
Gausman has a 4.38 ERA and 1.288 WHIP in 23 starts this year and 127.1 innings. His K rate and walk rate are about the same as they've been the last couple of years, and with 50 games remaining, that means likely 10 starts in a Cubs uniform for him.
His last start was Friday against the Cardinals and he allowed nine hits and one run in 5.2 innings. Interestingly enough, his first start for the Cubs could wind up being against his old team, as the Blue Jays will be playing a makeup game Thursday at Wrigley Field — and it's possible his opponent could be Taillon.
#jays #million #starts
Per Josh's pre-deadline ranking of Cubs prospects, those are the No. 13 (Ty Southisene) and No. 19 (Brett Bateman) prospects in the Cubs organization. MLB Pipeline ranks them 13th and 21st, respectively.
This is, I believe, a fair deal for a 35-year-old pitcher who is a pending free agent, so this is a rental. The Cubs would be on the hook for slightly more than $7 million of Gausman's $23 million deal for this year. (This might also account for some of the "cash considerations" in the Jameson Taillon deal with the Jays announced earlier today.)
Gausman has a 4.38 ERA and 1.288 WHIP in 23 starts this year and 127.1 innings. His K rate and walk rate are about the same as they've been the last couple of years, and with 50 games remaining, that means likely 10 starts in a Cubs uniform for him.
His last start was Friday against the Cardinals and he allowed nine hits and one run in 5.2 innings. Interestingly enough, his first start for the Cubs could wind up being against his old team, as the Blue Jays will be playing a makeup game Thursday at Wrigley Field — and it's possible his opponent could be Taillon.
#jays #million #starts
5 days ago
Kevin Gausman was absolutely on the list of pitchers available at the trade deadline despite having a down year by the starting hurler's standards, but with the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East cellar, it was almost certain he'd be dealt by Monday.
And he was. The veteran starting pitcher is off to the Chicago Cubs, who could definitely use an upgrade to their rotation. The return? A couple of prospects outside their top-10 farmhands.
So who won this deal? And what are the details? As always, we've got all of that information for you including grades to hand out for both sides. Let's discuss.
Cubs get: RHP Kevin Gausman
Blue Jays get: SS Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman
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And he was. The veteran starting pitcher is off to the Chicago Cubs, who could definitely use an upgrade to their rotation. The return? A couple of prospects outside their top-10 farmhands.
So who won this deal? And what are the details? As always, we've got all of that information for you including grades to hand out for both sides. Let's discuss.
Cubs get: RHP Kevin Gausman
Blue Jays get: SS Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman
#east
5 days ago
Kevin Gausman's five-year run with the Toronto Blue Jays included one All-Star team, one pennant, and 53 wins, making him one of the most reliable starting pitchers in the American League.
That run ended Sunday, August 2, when the Blue Jays traded Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, according to a new report.
Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported Gausman was traded to the Cubs, who are hungry for starting pitchers as they chase down a playoff berth.
MORE: Father of Blue Jays pitcher dies while visiting family on team's road trip
According to Bannon, the Blue Jays will receive outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in return. Southisene, 21, was playing for the Cubs' advanced Class-A affiliate. Bateman, 24, saw time at all three outfield positions with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate.
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That run ended Sunday, August 2, when the Blue Jays traded Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, according to a new report.
Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported Gausman was traded to the Cubs, who are hungry for starting pitchers as they chase down a playoff berth.
MORE: Father of Blue Jays pitcher dies while visiting family on team's road trip
According to Bannon, the Blue Jays will receive outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene in return. Southisene, 21, was playing for the Cubs' advanced Class-A affiliate. Bateman, 24, saw time at all three outfield positions with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate.
#blue #jays #Cubs #according
5 days ago
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, signaling a sell-off at the MLB trade deadline months after they took the Dodgers to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon reported the trade on Sunday, hours before Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. In return, according to the report, the Blue Jays will receive outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene, both prospects.
The move in part cements a season of disappointment for the Blue Jays, who started 2026 with hopes of competing for the AL East ******* le and returning to the postseason. Instead, they've entered the stretch run in last place in the division at 52-60 with long-shot hopes of competing for a wild-card spot.
Whether the Blue Jays would be sellers at the deadline or hold steady for a shot at the postseason was unclear before the All-Star break. But they lost five of their first six games coming out of the break, including three to the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
Gausman is playing on the final season of a five-year, $110 million contract. He was a prime candidate for a deadline deal to a contending team seeking a contributor with an expiring contract.
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The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon reported the trade on Sunday, hours before Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. In return, according to the report, the Blue Jays will receive outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene, both prospects.
The move in part cements a season of disappointment for the Blue Jays, who started 2026 with hopes of competing for the AL East ******* le and returning to the postseason. Instead, they've entered the stretch run in last place in the division at 52-60 with long-shot hopes of competing for a wild-card spot.
Whether the Blue Jays would be sellers at the deadline or hold steady for a shot at the postseason was unclear before the All-Star break. But they lost five of their first six games coming out of the break, including three to the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
Gausman is playing on the final season of a five-year, $110 million contract. He was a prime candidate for a deadline deal to a contending team seeking a contributor with an expiring contract.
#blue #season #hopes
6 days ago
England bowler Katherine Rednall won the women's singles final to secure her first Commonwealth Games gold medal.
The seven-time world indoor champion, who took the bronze medal at the 2018 Games, won a tight first set 8-6 against Guernsey's Ali Merrien.
Rednall, 30, then took an early lead in the second set and stretched her advantage to 8-3 to secure the win.
Following Sam Tolchard's victory on Tuesday, it marks the first time that both the men's and women's singles ***** les have been won by an England athlete at the same Games.
Meanwhile, England men's pair Nick Brett and Jamie Walker took Northern Ireland to a tie-breaker after coming back from 4-2 down in the second set, but the quality of their opponents shone through as they had to settle for a silver.
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The seven-time world indoor champion, who took the bronze medal at the 2018 Games, won a tight first set 8-6 against Guernsey's Ali Merrien.
Rednall, 30, then took an early lead in the second set and stretched her advantage to 8-3 to secure the win.
Following Sam Tolchard's victory on Tuesday, it marks the first time that both the men's and women's singles ***** les have been won by an England athlete at the same Games.
Meanwhile, England men's pair Nick Brett and Jamie Walker took Northern Ireland to a tie-breaker after coming back from 4-2 down in the second set, but the quality of their opponents shone through as they had to settle for a silver.
#singles #medal #time
6 days ago
Northern Ireland bowlers Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly have won Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England's Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.
McKeown and Kelly won the first set 6-2 but Brett and Walker won the second 6-2 to level - before the Northern Ireland pair prevailed to win the tiebreak 1-0.
It is a third gold medal for Northern Ireland at the Games in Glasgow after Kate O'Connor won the heptathlon and Jon McConnell's men's 70kg boxing success on Saturday.
It is a fourth Commonwealth medal for Kelly, and he finally adds gold to the bronze medals he won earlier in the Games in the singles and in Delhi in 2020, and his silver in Birmingham four years ago.
It is a second gold for McKeown after he won the fours with Northern Ireland in 2022.
#games #Gold #brett #walker
McKeown and Kelly won the first set 6-2 but Brett and Walker won the second 6-2 to level - before the Northern Ireland pair prevailed to win the tiebreak 1-0.
It is a third gold medal for Northern Ireland at the Games in Glasgow after Kate O'Connor won the heptathlon and Jon McConnell's men's 70kg boxing success on Saturday.
It is a fourth Commonwealth medal for Kelly, and he finally adds gold to the bronze medals he won earlier in the Games in the singles and in Delhi in 2020, and his silver in Birmingham four years ago.
It is a second gold for McKeown after he won the fours with Northern Ireland in 2022.
#games #Gold #brett #walker
6 days ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
The Brewers won for the fifth time in their past seven games and moved past the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the major leagues at 69-41.
Jake Bauers hit a home run and left-hander Robert Gasser gave up one run over five innings, while right-hander Chad Patrick (6-4) went two scoreless innings to pick up the win. Trevor Megill pitched the ninth for his 18th save.
Jorge Soler drove in a run for the Angels, who pulled right-handed starter Jose Soriano from his outing as a precaution in advance of Monday's trade deadline. Los Angeles has lost five consecutive games and eight of its past nine.
The Angels used four pitchers in a bullpen game, with three going at least two innings. Right-hander Brett Kerry gave up one run over four innings after he was recalled earlier Saturday. Left-hander Samy Natera Jr. (1-1) gave up Turang's single in the eighth.
#right
The Brewers won for the fifth time in their past seven games and moved past the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the major leagues at 69-41.
Jake Bauers hit a home run and left-hander Robert Gasser gave up one run over five innings, while right-hander Chad Patrick (6-4) went two scoreless innings to pick up the win. Trevor Megill pitched the ninth for his 18th save.
Jorge Soler drove in a run for the Angels, who pulled right-handed starter Jose Soriano from his outing as a precaution in advance of Monday's trade deadline. Los Angeles has lost five consecutive games and eight of its past nine.
The Angels used four pitchers in a bullpen game, with three going at least two innings. Right-hander Brett Kerry gave up one run over four innings after he was recalled earlier Saturday. Left-hander Samy Natera Jr. (1-1) gave up Turang's single in the eighth.
#right
6 days ago
England will have the chance to add two more gold medals to their haul on the final day of the bowls competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday.
The men's pairs team of Nick Brett and Jamie Walker comfortably came through their semi-final 2-0 against Canada to set up a meeting with Northern Ireland's Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly.
In the women's singles, Katherine Rednall from Suffolk was taken to a tie-break by Shae Wilson of Norfolk Island before winning a nailbiting final end.
Rednall, the daughter of former England international John, will face Ali Merrien of Guernsey at the SEC Centre.
"The Commonwealth Games is the pinnacle for us as bowlers," said Rednall. "To represent my country, pull on the England shirt is fantastic and I am so happy to bring back a medal for Team England."
#england #final #games #nick
The men's pairs team of Nick Brett and Jamie Walker comfortably came through their semi-final 2-0 against Canada to set up a meeting with Northern Ireland's Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly.
In the women's singles, Katherine Rednall from Suffolk was taken to a tie-break by Shae Wilson of Norfolk Island before winning a nailbiting final end.
Rednall, the daughter of former England international John, will face Ali Merrien of Guernsey at the SEC Centre.
"The Commonwealth Games is the pinnacle for us as bowlers," said Rednall. "To represent my country, pull on the England shirt is fantastic and I am so happy to bring back a medal for Team England."
#england #final #games #nick
6 days ago
Steph Curry and Warriors reportedly eyeing a familiar face after failed LeBron James' pursuit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors have spent this offseason watching other teams make the big moves. Steve Kerr's roster missed out on LeBron James, and the front office has mostly stood pat as Steph Curry enters the later stages of his career.
But that quiet approach may not be the full story. According to a new report, Golden State has not ruled out bringing back a familiar face if the right opportunity arises this season.
The update comes from Clutch Points insider Brett Siegel. Sources told Siegel the organization has not fully moved on from the idea of reuniting Curry with Kevin Durant, the two-time Finals MVP who left the Bay Area in 2019.
The Rockets are entering the 2026-27 season looking to contend in the West. If that push falls short, Durant's situation could change quickly—and Golden State would reportedly be ready to act.
#golden #steph #Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have spent this offseason watching other teams make the big moves. Steve Kerr's roster missed out on LeBron James, and the front office has mostly stood pat as Steph Curry enters the later stages of his career.
But that quiet approach may not be the full story. According to a new report, Golden State has not ruled out bringing back a familiar face if the right opportunity arises this season.
The update comes from Clutch Points insider Brett Siegel. Sources told Siegel the organization has not fully moved on from the idea of reuniting Curry with Kevin Durant, the two-time Finals MVP who left the Bay Area in 2019.
The Rockets are entering the 2026-27 season looking to contend in the West. If that push falls short, Durant's situation could change quickly—and Golden State would reportedly be ready to act.
#golden #steph #Warriors
7 days ago
Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) may be willing to walk away from roughly $60 million a year to stop Google from turning its discussions into answers that users never leave Google to read. The companies are negotiating a renewal of their 2024 data-licensing agreement, and Reddit has discussed ending Google's access to its content for AI use, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 22. Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) fell 8.7% after the report, its worst session since March, according to Barron's.
Google can find generic product descriptions and technical explanations all over the web. Reddit is useful because its users argue about whether a product is actually good, describe unusual problems and update old advice. Those conversations answer queries for which polished corporate pages are nearly useless. Reddit can reasonably demand more money or limits on how that material appears in Google's AI products.
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Walking away would carry a cost beyond the licensing check. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), through Google Search, also sends people to Reddit, where their visits can be turned into advertising revenue. If an AI answer already quotes the useful part of a discussion, however, that referral relationship becomes less valuable. Reddit is effectively being asked to keep supplying an input that may reduce the traffic Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) sends back.
The $60 million payment is not large enough to make the decision on its own. Reddit generated $663 million of revenue in the first quarter, of which $625 million came from advertising and $39 million from other sources, including data licensing. Google would lose a frequently updated source of human answers. Reddit would find out how many users seek it out and how many arrive only because Google placed a link in front of them.
#reddit #licensing #NASDAQ #googl
Google can find generic product descriptions and technical explanations all over the web. Reddit is useful because its users argue about whether a product is actually good, describe unusual problems and update old advice. Those conversations answer queries for which polished corporate pages are nearly useless. Reddit can reasonably demand more money or limits on how that material appears in Google's AI products.
brett-jordan-0FytazjHhxs-unsplash
Walking away would carry a cost beyond the licensing check. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), through Google Search, also sends people to Reddit, where their visits can be turned into advertising revenue. If an AI answer already quotes the useful part of a discussion, however, that referral relationship becomes less valuable. Reddit is effectively being asked to keep supplying an input that may reduce the traffic Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) sends back.
The $60 million payment is not large enough to make the decision on its own. Reddit generated $663 million of revenue in the first quarter, of which $625 million came from advertising and $39 million from other sources, including data licensing. Google would lose a frequently updated source of human answers. Reddit would find out how many users seek it out and how many arrive only because Google placed a link in front of them.
#reddit #licensing #NASDAQ #googl
