Despite their troubled relationship, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have both established a lasting bond with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo over their years in the spotlight.
Ronaldo is second to none among the world's most famous people, capitalizing on his notoriety beyond the sport to amass a staggering 1+ billion followers across all social media accounts. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward has shown an interest in mixed martial arts in his time away from the field, often finding himself at UFC showcases when his busy schedules allow. Because of this, he has been able to connect with many notable figures in the combat sports world, most significantly McGregor and Khabib.
The Portuguese phenom has not slowed down at the grand age of 41, pushing to further his record as soccer's all-time leading goalscorer. Less than 30 goals away from hitting 1000, Ronaldo is on the verge of unrivaled greatness, though he is also closing in on a personal milestone arguably more important than his career achievements.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, have decided on a wedding date after eight years of dating. The wedding is set to be trending among the biggest in history, and the guest list is full of familiar faces around the globe.
For MMA fans, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov will be front and center should they accept the reported invitation. If the UFC stars put their feud behind them, they will be in attendance alongside famous musicians Drake, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez, as well as personalities like IShowSpeed and Piers Morgan, who are all rumored to be present.

#khabib

ATLANTA (AP) — Martín Pérez held Washington hitless until the seventh inning, Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 8-3 on Saturday night, their third straight win in the series.
Pérez (7-6) started in place of Reynaldo López, who was scratched 35 minutes before the game with left knee inflammation.
He allowed one hit, no runs and had six strikeouts in seven innings on 78 pitches against the highest scoring team in Major League Baseball. Brady House broke up the no-hit bid with a clean single to right field.
The Braves have not had a no-hitter since 1994, when Kent Mercker shut down the Dodgers in a 6-0 victory. They have just four since the team moved to Atlanta in 1966.
Austin Riley was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Mike Yastrzemski had two hits and scored a run for the Braves, who are 8-2 at home since the All-Star break.

#runs

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When the Red Sox acquired Curtis Mead from the Nationals, they helped boost their lineup ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. However, Mead's injury in his Boston debut may have changed the team's deadline plans once again.
On Thursday, interim manager Chad Tracy said Mead's "non-displaced fracture" in his left wrist will not require surgery, so the Red Sox won't be ruling him out for the rest of the season, per MLB.com. Still, his injury means that another infield acquisition could be in play for Boston.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo reported Friday that the team is eyeing "additional infield help," including some former All-Star names.
The Red Sox have expressed interest in Marlins infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards, per The Athletic. With the Red Sox reportedly eyeing a shortstop, either player could be capable of playing the position.

#lopez #boston #injury #infield

The Boston Red Sox have already made one trade for a middle infielder leading up to the trade deadline by adding Curtis Mead.
Mead is already on the injured list, but he is a piece that can help them for the next few seasons. However, reports suggest they are still in the market for a shortstop. With second base now taken, adding a shortstop would essentially put Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story out of starting jobs, at least in the long run.
"The Boston Red Sox are giving up on the idea that Trevor Story will help them when he returns from the IL and are aggressively trying to acquire a shortstop," wrote USA Today's Bob Nightengale on Friday. "They are asking about everyone from Zach Neto of the Angels to C.J. Abrams of the Washington Nationals to Otto Lopez of the Miami Marlins to Jeremy Pena of the Houston Astros."
In the short-term, Story and Mayer could come off the injured list and play second base while Mead recovers if the Red Sox add a shortstop. However, the team's search for a shortstop is telling of what they think of both Story and Mayer.
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#story #boston #however #trade

Has the worst been avoided?
A few weeks after being excluded from all domestic competitions by the DNCG and threatened with judicial liquidation, Girondins de Bordeaux may finally have found a buyer.
According to information from Sud-Ouest confirmed by L'Équipe, the investment fund Sparta Capital has reportedly secured the €10 million required to provide the funds needed to keep the club running ahead of the appeal hearing before the CNOSF.
This sale therefore marks the end of the Gérard Lopez era. As a reminder, the businessman bought the club in 2021 before overseeing its drop to Ligue 2, followed by administrative relegation to the fourth division.
It should be noted that L'Équipe specifies that Gérard Lopez reportedly sold the club for a symbolic one euro, as he no longer wished to invest in this historic French football club.

#club #reportedly #girondins #bordeaux

A.J. Ewing – LF
Francisco Lindor – SS
Bo Bichette – 3B
Carson Benge – RF
Luis Robert – CF
Brett Baty – 1B
Marcus Semien – 2B
Jorge Polanco – DH
Francisco Alvarez – C
SP: Nolan McLean – RHP
Liam Hicks – DH
Xavier Edwards – 2B
Otto Lopez – SS
Kyle Stowers – 1B
Heriberto Hernandez – LF
Griffin Conine – RF
Jakob Marsee – CF
Graham Pauley – 3B
Joe Mack – C
SP: Eury Perez – RHP
First pitch: 7:10 PM ET
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

#audacy #ewing #lindor

Multiple reports suggest that the Boston Red Sox are in the market for a long-term shortstop, and Jon Heyman named them the likeliest landing spot for Zach Neto during a livestream for Bleacher Report.
The Red Sox traded for Curtis Mead recently, and he is under contract through 2030. He will miss a chunk of time with a wrist injury, but figures to be the everyday second baseman when healthy. That leaves the Red Sox with Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story as options to be the starting shortstop when they are healthy. Adding a long-term shortstop at the trade deadline could complicate things for their futures.
Not to mention, the Red Sox's top prospect, Franklin Arias, could be ready to debut very soon. Still, the Red Sox have checked in on CJ Abrams, Jeremy Peña, Otto Lopez and Neto. They seem to be determined to add a shortstop with some control, meaning they may be giving up on Story and Mayer.
Neto strikes out a ton, but has serious power. He has 19 homers this year and has 68 home runs in the last three seasons. He could take over as the everyday shortstop, and Mayer or Story could slide over to second base while Mead is out.
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#shortstop #mayer #story #long

How bold do you think the Red Sox are going to be this trade deadline? The team is no doubt in a tricky situation, with a playoff berth currently in hand, but a roster that likely presents too many challenges to genuinely contend. But one ESPN insider isn't mincing words: "They are going big," says Jeff Passan. "Maybe that means getting Zach Neto from the Angels. They could try to convince Houston to move Jeremy Pena, even as the Astros try to win now, or wheedle [CJ] Abrams from Washington. The best opportunity, though, could be [Otto] Lopez, the Marlins' All-Star shortstop." (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
Lopez is having a fine season, but the shortstop that really gets the mouth watering is Bobby Witt, Jr. Is he a total pipedream? "Acquiring Witt, Kansas City's 26-year-old All-Star shortstop, would require a haul, and yes, I'd have to imagine the Royals asking price starts with Anthony and Arias. Starters Payton Tolle and Eyanson would probably also be part of the Royals' asking price." (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
Otto Lopez may or may not be the answer in the middle of the diamond, but there is little question that the Red Sox need to beef up the offense. "There's been a through-line among teams that have advanced in the playoffs and particularly among those that have won: the ability to mash… Since 2020, 24 teams have reached the League Championship Series … On average, those teams have ranked sixth among all teams in regular-season runs, with 13 of the 24 ranking in MLB's top five in runs per game, and 19 finishing in the top 10." (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
There is a slight chance that Curtis Mead will be around to help out that offense at some point this season. After returning to Boston, a specialist ruled out the need for surgery to repair his fractured wrist. "One source said that Mead was given a 'tentative' timeline of 6-8 weeks. The regular season ends eight weeks from Sunday, on September 27." (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
Having enough offense to take an early lead could be particularly valuable for this team because, thanks to the emergence of Tyron Guerrero, the Red Sox bullpen is suddenly shortening games for the opposition. (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)

#season #espn #passan

Fermin Lopez was cruelly denied the chance to be part of Spain's World Cup triumph this summer, with an injury ruling him out of the tournament.
The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

#World

Jennifer Lopez is feeling humiliated after her first husband, Ojani Noa, gave a bombshell interview about her relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs, a source tells In Touch.
"J. Lo is very sensitive when it comes to Diddy. His name is totally off limits and everyone in her world knows better than to bring him up," reveals the source. "So the fact Ojani is out there dredging up these old stories and shining a light on that very unfortunate part of her history is infuriating and deeply triggering."
Speaking to The US Sun, Noa, 52 — who was married to the Selena star from 1997 to 1998 — alleges that she cheated on him with Combs, 56, and that he got into a heated confrontation with the rapper at her **** istant's birthday party in 2001.
"Truth is, J. Lo's ashamed she ever dated him and this just underlines to her what terrible judgment she showed at the time," the source says of her two-year romance with Combs, who is currently serving time behind bars after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
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#combs #jennifer #sean

On Sunday, we discussed the potential of the 2026 Detroit Lions offense. Almost everyone agrees that it will be a top-10 unit in the NFL this season, and per the poll we ran on this site, 90 percent of our audience believes the Lions will have a top-five offense.
I'm guessing Lions fans will be a little less optimistic about the other side of the ball.
The Lions defense has been an issue for most years under Dan Campbell. While they've been able to add some blue chip players like Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell, Kerby Joseph, and Brian Branch, the unit hasn't been able to put together a full season of strong play. Sometimes, it's been injuries. Other times, it feels like Detroit is being overcoached. Certainly the lack of a pass rush has been culpable at times. Regardless of the reasoning, the defense has regularly let the Lions down.
But could 2026 bring some extra hope? Detroit finally invested in their defensive line, and the players along that front are entering training camp healthier than ever. Additionally, Detroit has fortified their depth at linebacker and safety. And young players like Tyleik Williams, Jack Campbell, and Ennis Rakestraw could elevate their games and jump in their development.
That said, there are huge questions about health and starters in the secondary, and Detroit still needs to show they can account and adjust to the losses of DJ Reader, Roy Lopez, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Alex Anzalone, and Amik Robertson. And defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has a lot to prove in his second season at that position.

#detroit #players #offense

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 57th birthday by sharing an inspiring message on Instagram on Friday, July 24
"When you keep going it just keeps getting better," the actress and music star wrote
The actress paired the post with a video set to Theodore Roosevelt's famous "The Man in the Arena" speech
Jennifer Lopez is embracing another year around the sun with a message of perseverance.
The actress and singer celebrated her 57th birthday on Friday, July 24, by sharing a sun-soaked Instagram video of herself riding in a car with the windows down, her hair blowing in the breeze as she smiled during golden hour.

#Friday

Tonight's A's starter is 28-year-old lefty Jacob Lopez. He throws a low-90s fastball, a slider, cutter, change and sinker. When he fools hitters, he's good at minimizing hard contact, but he doesn't fool them often enough and he walks a lotta guys, which equals a 6.64 ERA (and 5.77 FIP) for this season.
The reasons the A's left Oakland are complex, but here's the very simple version: John Fisher is a useless failson s**theap who wants as much public money as he can possibly get, because he sucks.
The slightly longer version? The Oakland Coliseum was an old-ish building in poor repair (several instances of raw sewage in the dugouts, a much cuter invasion of feral cats), and — more importantly — featured very little in the way of luxury/premium seating. The team had wanted a new building since at least 2001, and had floated the idea of leaving the city altogether but staying in the Bay Area. A notion of moving to San Jose (40 miles away) was nixed by the Giants, who had territorial rights there; one of moving to to Fremont (25 miles away) was nixed by the city of Fremont.
The A's signed a 10-year lease renewal in 2014, with the understanding that the team would seek a new stadium in the same county as Oakland. The team proposed several dumb, greedy ideas which were shot down, and eventually useless failson Fisher got his heart set on part of Oakland's Howard Terminal. The city was half willing to work with him on that one, since they had their own ideas about redeveloping the area, but there were significant problems including interference with other industries, infrastructure costs, environmental concerns, inevitable sea level rise, and so on.
Still, when the city and the team were only about $100 million apart on a $12 billion project, the deal fell apart in 2023. Useless failson Fisher announced he would be moving the team to Las Vegas. There's lots of details behind this, but the best explanation came from the then-mayor's chief of staff: "I don't think he [Fisher] got cold feet. I think he got an accountant."

#oakland #city #useless #fremont

The Athletics opened this weeklong road trip by losing two out of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Following an off day yesterday, the A's are back in action today as they begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, who at 51-53, are 4 1/2 games back of the American League Central lead and 2 1/2 games behind the third and final AL Wild Card spot.
Before the game. the team shook up its bullpen.
Right-handed reliever Yunior Tur's MLB debut did not go well, as he allowed 14 runs in his first 2 2/3 innings. Hopefully Tur can work on what wrong at Triple-A, so he comes back to the majors more prepared to succeed.
The player replacing him, right-hander Luis Morales, has been one of the team's biggest disappointments this season, struggling both in the big leagues and the minor leagues. With the A's out of contention, getting Morales, a former top prospect, back on track would be a big boost for the pitching staff moving forward.
Left-hander Jacob Lopez will make the start for the A's to kick off the series in the Twin Cities. The 28-year-old enters his 16th appearance and 13th start of the season with a 4-4 record, a 6.64 ERA, a 1.73 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 59 2/3 innings.

#back #games #hander

With 58 games remaining in the Houston Astros’ 2026 season and two months left on the schedule, it might be too early to talk about Yordan Alvarez potentially winning a Triple Crown.
Yet after Alvarez hit his 34th home run of the season, it’s not unreasonable to raise the possibility either. The Astros slugger batted 2-for-4 with 2 RBI in Houston’s 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
Alvarez now leads MLB in homers, overtaking the Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber. And he has four more than Ben Rice of the New York Yankees for the top spot in the AL.
With 77 RBI, Alvarez is one ahead of the Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams and Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals. And though he trails the Marlins’ Otto Lopez (.332) for the MLB lead in batting average, his .328 mark leads the Tampa Bay Rays’ Yandy Diaz (.308) by 20 points.
MLB’s last Triple Crown winner was the Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, who led the AL with a .330 batting average, 44 homers and 139 RBI. But as might be expected, Alvarez doesn’t want to talk about the Triple Crown right now.

#alvarez #crown #astros #talk

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

As Osiris Lopez left the basketball court at Leominster High for the last time in January, the talented two-sport athlete shared one final message with the T&G.
"That's all she wrote," Lopez said.
Not so fast.
Following a highly decorated four-year career on the gridiron and hardwood with the Blue Devils, including a sensational senior campaign, Lopez is the 2025-26 Hometeam Male Athlete of the Year.
Another chapter in the growing record book of the 18-year-old from Leominster.

#year #january #following #blue

Forget who actually attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. The latest celebrity flex is revealing you could have been there.
Swift and Kelce pulled off what many dubbed America's royal wedding, tying the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City before a reported 1,000 guests. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, while a guest list that reportedly included Julia Roberts, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, Karlie Kloss, Emma Stone and Brad Pitt only fueled fascination around who scored one of the year's most coveted invitations.
As Yahoo previously noted, the couple's strict no-phone, no-social-media policy created an unusual post-wedding phenomenon: celebrities having to wait until after the festivities to share photos and memories from the celebration, posting like mere mortals once the event had ended.
Now, another unexpected trend has emerged.
Instead of talking about what happened at the wedding, a growing (and still expanding) number of celebrities are talking about why they weren't there at all — while making sure everyone knows they were invited.

#forget

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly drawing concern from people close to her. According to a new report, some insiders believe her recent public image is tied to her split from Ben Affleck. They think many of her latest moves are aimed at getting his attention. Although Lopez has spoken about finding happiness after the divorce, sources claim those around her are not convinced she has completely moved on.
According to RadarOnline, Jennifer Lopez has become the focus of fresh concern for people in her inner circle. Unnamed sources cited by the outlet claim her recent public appearances and social media activity reflect a growing desire for attention. The report also alleges Ben Affleck has noticed the change and is said to be worried by what he has seen since their divorce.
One source claimed Lopez has become increasingly preoccupied with her image. They alleged she frequently follows stories about herself and often turns conversations back to her own life. "J.Lo's always been incredibly self-absorbed but things have gotten way out of hand lately," the insider claimed.
The same source also suggested Lopez's recent public image may have another purpose. They claimed she wants to remind Affleck "what he's missing." According to the insider, that desire has allegedly influenced some of her recent appearances and social media posts.
At the same time, Lopez has continued to speak openly about her divorce. In previous interviews, the "Office Romance" actor admitted the breakup felt like her "life blew up in my own face." She also described the last few years as "a tumult." Even so, Lopez has insisted she is now happy and has spent time focusing on herself.

Jennifer Lopez is making the most of her Italian getaway, serving one glamorous vacation look after another. While soaking up the sunshine in Taormina, Sicily, the singer embraced Dolce & Gabbana's signature floral aesthetic in a coordinated micro shorts and tie-up top look that perfectly matched the picturesque surroundings.
Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a sky-blue floral two-piece from Dolce & Gabbana featuring the label's $1,250 floral tie top. The long-sleeved shirt featured an all-over vibrant floral print in shades of red, pink, and green against a light blue background. It was designed with a pointed collar, ******* on fastening, ******* oned cuffs, and a dramatic front tie. This revealed a glimpse of her toned midriff.
She paired it with the coordinating $975 floral-pattern drawstring micro shorts, which sat high on the waist. It featured a relaxed, voluminous silhouette with an elasticated waistband. The lightweight shorts showcased the same vivid botanical print as the top. Therefore, it created a perfectly matched vacation-ready set while highlighting her legs.
Adding even more Italian glamor, Lopez accessorized with a matching floral headscarf tied around her bun and wore oversized black cat-eye sunglasses and layered gold necklaces. She stacked multiple gold bracelets and rings, carried a structured cream handbag, and completed the outfit with nude open-toe heeled sandals that elongated the playful look.
The actress and singer posed throughout the scenic gardens of Taormina, surrounded by blooming flowers and Mediterranean architecture. In another candid moment shared on Instagram, she was seen chatting with Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Domenico Dolce while still wearing the floral ensemble. This offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her stylish Italian escape.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sánchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies.
Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox added an eighth-inning home run off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski, who was pitching on his 26th birthday, for the game’s only extra-base hit. The AL won for the 18th time in 23 games and holds a 49-45-2 advantage overall.
Singles by Juan Soto in the fourth, Pete Crow-Armstrong in the eighth and Otto Lopez in the ninth were the only hits by the NL, which failed to advance a runner past first.
Pitchers combined for 27 strikeouts, 15 by AL hurlers.

Teofimo Lopez spoke with Fight Hype after his kickoff press conference for a fight against Rolly Romero, and talking about his mindset for this fight, Lopez says he’s even more focused after coming off a wide decision loss to Shakur Stevenson in his last outing. Here are some excerpts from Lopez about where he’s currently at.
“When you get outclassed like in my previous fight then there’s things you got to really think about,” Lopez said. “I think about the business perspective of it, I need to also protect my ******* ets. What does that mean? Got to start launching something different: Takeover Promotions with DAZN. We can do anything and everything with the lead promoters that come into play but at least I get the rights to all my things…I got to take control of my career.
“These are my prime years. Let’s take advantage of those prime years but in a good way where small steps but long gains afterwards…By the end of this whole thing, I’m going to help a lot of young fighters. By the end of this whole thing, they’re going to help a lot of young fighters.”
Teofimo challenges Rolly for his WBA welterweight ******* le next month in Las Vegas.

There's no denying how disappointing the 2025 UNC football season was, considering the immense preseason hype Bill Belichick brought ahead of his first year in charge.
North Carolina finished 4-8, only beating two Power Four programs in Syracuse and Stanford. Gio Lopez arrived from South Alabama, giving the Tar Heels a dual-threat quarterback that so many programs covet, but he largely struggled.
Now projected to start for Wake Forest, Lopez will likely run into UNC again at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte later this week.
Wake Forest takes the podium from 1-1:30 p.m., with Lopez joining new teammates Langston Hardy and Davaughn Patterson. Right after the Deacs? Belichick plus North Carolina players Melkart Abou-Jaoude, Christo Kelly and Jordan Shipp.
Lopez only completed four of 10 passes for 69 yards and an interception in his Tar Heel debut, a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU on Labor Day in Kenan Stadium. Lopez responded with a stronger second half of his lone season in Carolina Blue, compiling five consecutive games with 200 passing yards, but never became the consistent difference-maker UNC envisioned.

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Battle Creek Battle Jacks players were part of winning effort at the Northwoods League All-Star Game, played at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa.
The Great Lakes All-Stars defeated the Great Plains All-Stars 4-2 on July 8 as part of the Northwoods League All-Star Game festivities.
Battle Creek's Brendan Thompson was 1-for-1 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the win. The Battle Jacks' Jake Stedman started at second base and earned a walk and scored a run.
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Christian Lopez led the Battle Jacks in hitting in the first half of the season. Playing 20 games, Lopez hit .311. Thompson hit .302, playing 42 games with 24 RBIs with a team-high 34 runs and team-high 49 hits. A.J. Lucas led Battle Creek with 27 RBIs with Stedman having 26 RBIs.

On Saturday, USC pitcher Mason Edwards was selected in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Athletics. On Sunday, three more Trojans followed him in hearing their names called.
First up was catcher/designated hitter Augie Lopez, who went in the tenth round to the San Diego Padres. Lopez actually entered the transfer portal last month, so he was seemingly leaving USC anyway. Now, it is just a question of whether it is for another school or the minor leagues.
Up next was pitcher Grant Govel, who went in the 16th round to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Like Lopez, Govel was just a sophomore this past season. As a late round pick with two years of eligibility remaining, it will be interesting to see if USC tries to use NIL to keep him around for another year.
Finally, Adam Troy became the third USC pitcher to be selected when the Philadelphia Phillies took him in the 17th round. While Troy does have one year of eligibility remaining, he already spent four years in college baseball, so it seems fairly likely that he signs despite being selected near the end of the draft.
The MLB Draft signing deadline is on Monday, July 27. Edwards, Lopez, Govel, and Troy will have until then to decide if they want to sign with the team that selected them or return to school for another year.

After USC baseball ace Mason Edwards was drafted with the No. 47 overall pick on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, three more Trojans heard their names called on Day 2 of the draft on Sunday.
Catcher Augie Lopez is staying close to Los Angeles, as the San Diego Padres drafted the sophomore with the No. 305 pick in the 10th round. Lopez is also from Hermosa Beach, California, which means he will also be staying close to home.
Congrats to AugieLopez7 on being drafted by the Padres! ✌️#FightOn x #USCtotheMLB pic.twitter.com/mgO39o05sa
— USC Baseball (USC_Baseball) July 12, 2026
Lopez played two seasons with USC. At the plate, he offers a lot of power and averaged .278 with 19 home runs and 57 RBIs this season. As a freshman in 2025, he was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.

While the big names in the MLB draft are all gone after the first day (or essentially committed to going to or back to college next year), there are future big leaguers every year in the second or third day of the draft. Recent Royals draft picks outside of the first 150 picks in the last decade to make it to the big leagues include David Sandlin, Noah Cameron, Anthony Veneziano, Noah Murdock, Vinnie Pasquantino, Tyler Tolbert, Austin ******* , Jonathan Heasley, Nate Eaton, Tyler Zuber, Brewer Hicklen, Nicky Lopez, and Richard Lovelady.
Can anyone from today join them? Only time will tell, but let's not forget: being drafted at all is an incredible achievement. Only 5% of the roughly 10,000 draft-eligible NCAA baseball players every year are selected by an MLB team.
McElvain transferred from Vanderbilt and moved completely to the bullpen, where he threw 38.1 innings, struck out 34.4% of batters, and had a 1.88 ERA. He stands at a hefty 6' 4", 250 lbs. Rated by MLB as the 144th-best prospect in the draft.
Another bullpen arm, LeGuernic is young to be drafted as a junior—he doesn't turn 21 until October—and had a 4.69 ERA in 19 games. Rated by MLB as the 220th-best player in the draft.
A starting pitcher, Vigue started 16 games for the Bulldogs with a 4.43 ERA against tough SEC competition. Rated by MLB as the 201st-best player in the draft.

FARGO, N.D. — Day 3 of the 16U and Junior Freestyle National Championships concludes June 12 at the FargoDome on the campus of North Dakota State University.
The three-day tournament features the best from across the nation as they battle for the coveted trophy in the shape of a stop sign.
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WELCOME TO ARROWHEAD STADIUM!!! The iconic home of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs is the site of a huge World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina and Switzerland. The Albiceleste produced a remarkable comeback against Egypt in the last round and are looking for a lot less drama this time around on their way to the semis, but the Swiss have been very solid in all areas throughout the tournament and will provide a brutal test for the reigning champions. This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
ARGENTINA
Starting XI: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Enzo, Mac Allister; Messi, Julián (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Musso (GK), Rulli (GK), Senesi, Montiel, Otamendi, Medina, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, González, Almada, Simeone, Paz, López, Lautaro
SWITZERLAND