7 hours ago
Quarterback Kyler Murray is no longer a member of the Arizona Cardinals, but a number of Cardinals fans will likely follow how he does with the Minnesota Vikings. There was big news from Vikings camp on Tuesday, as head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that Murray will be the team's starting quarterback.
Murray beat out former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the competition they had during the offseason and through the first couple of weeks of training camp.
The move was largely expected.
Murray only played in five games last season for the Cardinals, injuring his foot, getting placed on injured reserve and never returning. The Cardinals went 1-11 after that, losing their final nine games with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, but the Cardinals decided to move on from Murray after seven seasons. They released him, and he signed with Minnesota.
The Cardinals and Vikings will not face each other in the regular season.
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Murray beat out former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the competition they had during the offseason and through the first couple of weeks of training camp.
The move was largely expected.
Murray only played in five games last season for the Cardinals, injuring his foot, getting placed on injured reserve and never returning. The Cardinals went 1-11 after that, losing their final nine games with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, but the Cardinals decided to move on from Murray after seven seasons. They released him, and he signed with Minnesota.
The Cardinals and Vikings will not face each other in the regular season.
#cardinals #quarterback #first #games
16 hours ago
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates about some of the team's top players. Nick Bosa has missed several practices in a row after dealing with some soreness.
Shanahan said it's nothing more than that:
"Just soreness. Tendinitis. It's a pretty normal thing with ACLs. Just talking to our guys, it's happened to about 90% of the guys we've had, so it's a normal thing. We have to be smart here from week to week. No concerns about it being any more than that."
According to reporter James Palmer, the tendinitis Bosa is dealing with stems from his first ACL injury back in high school on his right knee..
There's a similar lack of concern for Christian McCaffrey on Shanahan's end:
#bosa
Shanahan said it's nothing more than that:
"Just soreness. Tendinitis. It's a pretty normal thing with ACLs. Just talking to our guys, it's happened to about 90% of the guys we've had, so it's a normal thing. We have to be smart here from week to week. No concerns about it being any more than that."
According to reporter James Palmer, the tendinitis Bosa is dealing with stems from his first ACL injury back in high school on his right knee..
There's a similar lack of concern for Christian McCaffrey on Shanahan's end:
#bosa
1 day ago
Adley Rutschman Clears Final Tests Before Expected Red Sox Debut originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox did not acquire Adley Rutschman to watch their biggest trade deadline addition remain on the injured list. His long-awaited debut finally appears to be one day away.
Before Boston opened its road series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, Rutschman took batting practice at Rogers Centre and caught a bullpen session for Patrick Sandoval. Interim manager Chad Tracy later told reporters that the Red Sox expected to activate Rutschman before Tuesday night's game, ***** uming he came through the workout without any issues.
Rutschman also was in line to catch Sandoval on Tuesday, according to Boston Sports Gordo.
That would give the Red Sox an immediate look at the battery they hope can play an important role in their postseason push.
#final
The Boston Red Sox did not acquire Adley Rutschman to watch their biggest trade deadline addition remain on the injured list. His long-awaited debut finally appears to be one day away.
Before Boston opened its road series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, Rutschman took batting practice at Rogers Centre and caught a bullpen session for Patrick Sandoval. Interim manager Chad Tracy later told reporters that the Red Sox expected to activate Rutschman before Tuesday night's game, ***** uming he came through the workout without any issues.
Rutschman also was in line to catch Sandoval on Tuesday, according to Boston Sports Gordo.
That would give the Red Sox an immediate look at the battery they hope can play an important role in their postseason push.
#final
3 days ago
The first two games of this series against Atlanta, the NL East front-runner and a possible postseason opponent should the Yankees go deep in October, have gone almost as well as possible, considering the glaring holes in the New York lineup. Starting pitching has been a huge reason for that success. Max Fried and Gerrit Cole combined to allow two runs through 13.1 innings in the opening contests. Should similar events unfold today, a sweep is tantalizingly close.
The Yankees theoretically have the right guy on the mound to do it. Cam Schlittler is in the middle of a dominant season, one that has him at the head of the pack for the AL Cy Young (or at least neck-and-neck with Dylan Cease). He's admittedly in a bit of a rough spell, with a 3.86 ERA over his last seven starts. But in his final two starts of July, he allowed one run in 13.2 innings prior to his ****** py outing against St. Louis, so let's not fret he's turned into a pumpkin.
Anyone who has been watching Cam knows what to expect. He brings the heat. His four-seamer, cutter, and sinker account for 90 percent of his pitches and he has been overpowering with them. When he does sprinkle in the curve, it is overwhelmingly to lefties. If you are a right-handed hitter, prepare for the gas.
The Braves turn to Grant Homes to prevent the sweep. Holmes is in the middle of a perfectly cromulent season of his own, for what it is worth. Today should be a juxtaposition of styles. While Schlittler attacks with the No. v1, Holmes will throw the kitchen sink at Yankee hitters. Righties can expect to see his slider, four-seamer, and sinker. He attacks lefties, meanwhile, with the slider, four-seamer, cutter, curve, and changeup. All told, he throws the slider more than any other pitch so expect to see it frequently today.
With a righty on the mound, the Yankee lineup is littered with lefties. In fact, it's actually identical to the one that they deployed on Friday against Holmes' fellow righty, Tyler Mahle. Heliot Ramos and beloved rookie George Lombard, Jr. are the only righties starting today. Ben Rice, fresh off ending an 11-game homerless streak, hits second. The aforementioned Lombard, who went oppo taco for a homer of his own yesterday, hits seventh. Newly acquired Luis García Jr. hits cleanup. Perhaps unsurprisingly as a former division rival of Atlanta, García has the most familiarity with Holmes of any Yankee batter, the erstwhile Nat possessing a 4-for-10 line against Holmes, including a longball.
#holmes #atlanta
The Yankees theoretically have the right guy on the mound to do it. Cam Schlittler is in the middle of a dominant season, one that has him at the head of the pack for the AL Cy Young (or at least neck-and-neck with Dylan Cease). He's admittedly in a bit of a rough spell, with a 3.86 ERA over his last seven starts. But in his final two starts of July, he allowed one run in 13.2 innings prior to his ****** py outing against St. Louis, so let's not fret he's turned into a pumpkin.
Anyone who has been watching Cam knows what to expect. He brings the heat. His four-seamer, cutter, and sinker account for 90 percent of his pitches and he has been overpowering with them. When he does sprinkle in the curve, it is overwhelmingly to lefties. If you are a right-handed hitter, prepare for the gas.
The Braves turn to Grant Homes to prevent the sweep. Holmes is in the middle of a perfectly cromulent season of his own, for what it is worth. Today should be a juxtaposition of styles. While Schlittler attacks with the No. v1, Holmes will throw the kitchen sink at Yankee hitters. Righties can expect to see his slider, four-seamer, and sinker. He attacks lefties, meanwhile, with the slider, four-seamer, cutter, curve, and changeup. All told, he throws the slider more than any other pitch so expect to see it frequently today.
With a righty on the mound, the Yankee lineup is littered with lefties. In fact, it's actually identical to the one that they deployed on Friday against Holmes' fellow righty, Tyler Mahle. Heliot Ramos and beloved rookie George Lombard, Jr. are the only righties starting today. Ben Rice, fresh off ending an 11-game homerless streak, hits second. The aforementioned Lombard, who went oppo taco for a homer of his own yesterday, hits seventh. Newly acquired Luis García Jr. hits cleanup. Perhaps unsurprisingly as a former division rival of Atlanta, García has the most familiarity with Holmes of any Yankee batter, the erstwhile Nat possessing a 4-for-10 line against Holmes, including a longball.
#holmes #atlanta
3 days ago
The Rhode Island champion Lincoln Little League All-Stars opened regional play with a tough loss on Saturday, Aug. 8, falling to the New York champions from Port Washington 10-3 at the Metro Regional tournament held at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Connecticut.
The New Yorkers struck first, scoring a pair of runs in the first inning, and adding four more in the third to take an early lead. Lincoln answered with two runs in the bottom of the third when Tucker Choiniere doubled home Adrian Duffney, who opened the inning with a walk.
Choiniere advanced to third on a ground ball, then scored when Jackson Lockhart grounded out to the second baseman.
Rhode Island (Lincoln) center fielder Adrian Duffney makes a diving catch against New York (Port Washington) at the Metro Regional Tournament game at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, CT on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The RI champions lost to New York 10-3 and will next play Sunday, Aug. 9,. at 7 p.m.
#center #island
The New Yorkers struck first, scoring a pair of runs in the first inning, and adding four more in the third to take an early lead. Lincoln answered with two runs in the bottom of the third when Tucker Choiniere doubled home Adrian Duffney, who opened the inning with a walk.
Choiniere advanced to third on a ground ball, then scored when Jackson Lockhart grounded out to the second baseman.
Rhode Island (Lincoln) center fielder Adrian Duffney makes a diving catch against New York (Port Washington) at the Metro Regional Tournament game at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, CT on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The RI champions lost to New York 10-3 and will next play Sunday, Aug. 9,. at 7 p.m.
#center #island
4 days ago
PHILADELPHIA − After being away from the Eagles for a week, star right tackle Lane Johnson came to a realization upon his return.
"Looking like, this is, potentially going to be probably my last year," Johnson said on Aug. 8. "Because I am getting to that point of those priorities away from football are starting to merge. I love everything about this game and preparing for it. But it's kind of where I'm at in my career. I'm looking forward to this year, playing the best I can and staying healthy."
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Johnson was away from the team from July 31-Aug. 7. The Eagles said they were excused absences and not injury related. Johnson returned for the Aug. 7 practice and also practiced on Aug. 8. Speaking to the media for the first time since he left, Johnson said he was away to attend to personal issues.
He added that his mother is dealing with some health issues, and that he wants to see his kids grow up.
#looking #year #lane
"Looking like, this is, potentially going to be probably my last year," Johnson said on Aug. 8. "Because I am getting to that point of those priorities away from football are starting to merge. I love everything about this game and preparing for it. But it's kind of where I'm at in my career. I'm looking forward to this year, playing the best I can and staying healthy."
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Johnson was away from the team from July 31-Aug. 7. The Eagles said they were excused absences and not injury related. Johnson returned for the Aug. 7 practice and also practiced on Aug. 8. Speaking to the media for the first time since he left, Johnson said he was away to attend to personal issues.
He added that his mother is dealing with some health issues, and that he wants to see his kids grow up.
#looking #year #lane
4 days ago
New Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs met with the media on Friday after his first practice. Diggs spoke for close to 15 minutes, expressing gratitude not only to be with a team that has a chance to win big, but, even more importantly, to play for his hometown team.
Diggs made it no secret he wanted to play for the Commanders. Throughout the offseason, Diggs was asked about playing for Washington. It was clear that the Maryland native was ready to return home to the region where he grew up.
On Friday, Diggs was asked why the Commanders were a good fit for him.
"It's home," he responded. "My family's here, my support system is here. I love everything about home. And the organization, they take care of their players. Some good people over here. I had some existing relationships from guys that were in Houston, so some carried over there. They got a great young quarterback. I'm familiar with young quarterbacks. [QB Jayden Daniels] He's a star. He's a superstar. I'm excited for him, excited for this team."
The entire time Diggs was speaking, he was fighting off bugs. It was quite funny. He joked several times and smiled throughout. But the final question led to an emotional, thought-out answer.
#here #washington #play
Diggs made it no secret he wanted to play for the Commanders. Throughout the offseason, Diggs was asked about playing for Washington. It was clear that the Maryland native was ready to return home to the region where he grew up.
On Friday, Diggs was asked why the Commanders were a good fit for him.
"It's home," he responded. "My family's here, my support system is here. I love everything about home. And the organization, they take care of their players. Some good people over here. I had some existing relationships from guys that were in Houston, so some carried over there. They got a great young quarterback. I'm familiar with young quarterbacks. [QB Jayden Daniels] He's a star. He's a superstar. I'm excited for him, excited for this team."
The entire time Diggs was speaking, he was fighting off bugs. It was quite funny. He joked several times and smiled throughout. But the final question led to an emotional, thought-out answer.
#here #washington #play
6 days ago
Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi says he is thrilled by Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari, sharing that he hopes the British driver can mount a serious championship challenge in the second half of the season.
Hamilton is currently in his second year with the Maranello outfit. While his initial season with the team prompted some to question whether he could continue competing at a high level against team-mate Charles Leclerc, Fittipaldi believes the seven-time champion has silenced his doubters this year.
His first season with Ferrari proved challenging as he adapted to the team, but after the first half of the 2026 season, Hamilton sits second in the drivers' championship.
"I was so happy to see Lewis and Ferrari going fast," Fittipaldi told F1.com. "I remember last year… it happened to me in IndyCar, and in F1, when you get older people start saying, 'Well, he cannot drive', and everybody last year criticised Lewis.
"'He cannot beat Leclerc, he's too old'. Now he's going strong. For the sport it's good, for the fans it's good. Seeing Ferrari winning again, and Lewis winning again, is fantastic.
#second
Hamilton is currently in his second year with the Maranello outfit. While his initial season with the team prompted some to question whether he could continue competing at a high level against team-mate Charles Leclerc, Fittipaldi believes the seven-time champion has silenced his doubters this year.
His first season with Ferrari proved challenging as he adapted to the team, but after the first half of the 2026 season, Hamilton sits second in the drivers' championship.
"I was so happy to see Lewis and Ferrari going fast," Fittipaldi told F1.com. "I remember last year… it happened to me in IndyCar, and in F1, when you get older people start saying, 'Well, he cannot drive', and everybody last year criticised Lewis.
"'He cannot beat Leclerc, he's too old'. Now he's going strong. For the sport it's good, for the fans it's good. Seeing Ferrari winning again, and Lewis winning again, is fantastic.
#second
6 days ago
Gianni Infantino remains Fifa president after after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco, where he apologised for "errors" he made
Infantino's position has been under scrutiny since the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors
Fifa statement: "The Fifa Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for Fifa President Gianni Infantino"
Infantino looks set to fight for re-election for a fourth term and will need 106 votes from Fifa's 211 members to win
Fifa latest: Infantino remains president after tumultuous period
#gianni
Infantino's position has been under scrutiny since the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors
Fifa statement: "The Fifa Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for Fifa President Gianni Infantino"
Infantino looks set to fight for re-election for a fourth term and will need 106 votes from Fifa's 211 members to win
Fifa latest: Infantino remains president after tumultuous period
#gianni
7 days ago
The modern American right-wing movement is transactional by its nature.
Look no further than the man it has propped up as its beacon of values and character: Donald Trump. The absolute king of seeing everything in life as a transaction. If you can't do something for him, he has no time for you. His presumption that everyone in the world operates that way has always been a self-reflection.
The movement, and its media arm, work in much the same way. That's true of the topics it covers as well as its own people. Pundits go from being the face of a network to persona non grata in the blink of an eye.
Truth, nuance, and humanity are useless concepts. Everyone is a widget on an **** embly line of messaging. No one exists outside that transactional lens, and once you're no longer of any use to them, you're not only out, but you become their next target.
For a perfect example, look no further than Caitlin Clark.
#everyone #transactional #american #Trump
Look no further than the man it has propped up as its beacon of values and character: Donald Trump. The absolute king of seeing everything in life as a transaction. If you can't do something for him, he has no time for you. His presumption that everyone in the world operates that way has always been a self-reflection.
The movement, and its media arm, work in much the same way. That's true of the topics it covers as well as its own people. Pundits go from being the face of a network to persona non grata in the blink of an eye.
Truth, nuance, and humanity are useless concepts. Everyone is a widget on an **** embly line of messaging. No one exists outside that transactional lens, and once you're no longer of any use to them, you're not only out, but you become their next target.
For a perfect example, look no further than Caitlin Clark.
#everyone #transactional #american #Trump
7 days ago
Steph Curry was golfing at Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown, Massachusetts, with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum also on the course.
The Celtics are rumored to be among the frontrunners of potentially interested teams in acquiring Curry if the 38-year-old wants to leave to win more, as the Warriors will not trade future ***** ets for win-now stars.
Naturally, Curry's presence on the same golf course as Tatum just days after the initial trade rumors started emerging is noteworthy.
Curry was part of former U.S. President Barack Obama's 65th birthday celebration while Tatum was playing with his own group a few holes ahead.
"Former United States President Barack Obama celebrated his 65th birthday on Tuesday with a round of golf at Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown… Teed it up alongside Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors."
#Warriors
The Celtics are rumored to be among the frontrunners of potentially interested teams in acquiring Curry if the 38-year-old wants to leave to win more, as the Warriors will not trade future ***** ets for win-now stars.
Naturally, Curry's presence on the same golf course as Tatum just days after the initial trade rumors started emerging is noteworthy.
Curry was part of former U.S. President Barack Obama's 65th birthday celebration while Tatum was playing with his own group a few holes ahead.
"Former United States President Barack Obama celebrated his 65th birthday on Tuesday with a round of golf at Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown… Teed it up alongside Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors."
#Warriors
8 days ago
WESTFIELD -- The Colts hold their sixth 2026 training camp practice at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Practice will last 75 minutes and IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown will have all the highlights for you here.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts hold sixth 2026 training camp practice, all the highlights are here
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Practice will last 75 minutes and IndyStar Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown will have all the highlights for you here.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts hold sixth 2026 training camp practice, all the highlights are here
#training #highlights
8 days ago
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant was carted off from Monday's practice after an apparent left knee injury.
Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports Fant was scheduled for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
The Cowboys also have Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker at the position.
Fant took a knee-to-knee hit after being blocked backward into running back Israel Abanikanda during the Cowboys' first padded practice of training camp. He was unable to put weight on his left leg, requiring a cart to leave the field.
Fant signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2023. He has appeared in 11 games in three seasons, playing mostly on special teams.
#knee #calvin #watkins
Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports Fant was scheduled for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
The Cowboys also have Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker at the position.
Fant took a knee-to-knee hit after being blocked backward into running back Israel Abanikanda during the Cowboys' first padded practice of training camp. He was unable to put weight on his left leg, requiring a cart to leave the field.
Fant signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2023. He has appeared in 11 games in three seasons, playing mostly on special teams.
#knee #calvin #watkins
9 days ago
When a new season approaches, it is better to focus on what you have rather than lament what you don't have. This is especially true for Duke football fans in 2026. It is time to move forward.
The first thing Duke has is coaching-staff stability. Head Coach Manny Diaz returns for his third season at the helm, with Offensive Coordinator Jonathan Brewer, Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Patke and Special Teams Coordinator Gabe Infante at his side. In today's college football landscape, maintaining all your coordinators is not a given.
Strength and Conditioning Coach David Feeley is back for his fifth season at Duke. He is considered one of the best in the business, and his continued presence is a boon for the program. Feeley previously worked with Coach Diaz at Miami.
There has been movement with some of the position coaches, so Duke has a new Defensive Ends Coach (Trent Harris), and a new Running Backs Coach (Rodney Freeman II), but overall the staff is remarkably stable. Coaching staff stability is a big plus for a program.
Trent Harris comes to Duke from Illinois, where he coached outside linebackers the past two years. Harris played defensive end at Miami under Manny Diaz.
#duke #harris #defensive
The first thing Duke has is coaching-staff stability. Head Coach Manny Diaz returns for his third season at the helm, with Offensive Coordinator Jonathan Brewer, Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Patke and Special Teams Coordinator Gabe Infante at his side. In today's college football landscape, maintaining all your coordinators is not a given.
Strength and Conditioning Coach David Feeley is back for his fifth season at Duke. He is considered one of the best in the business, and his continued presence is a boon for the program. Feeley previously worked with Coach Diaz at Miami.
There has been movement with some of the position coaches, so Duke has a new Defensive Ends Coach (Trent Harris), and a new Running Backs Coach (Rodney Freeman II), but overall the staff is remarkably stable. Coaching staff stability is a big plus for a program.
Trent Harris comes to Duke from Illinois, where he coached outside linebackers the past two years. Harris played defensive end at Miami under Manny Diaz.
#duke #harris #defensive
9 days ago
The Chicago Cubs made a trade deadline splash on Sunday by reportedly trading two prospects to the Toronto Blue Jays for Kevin Gausman.
Gausman, 35, is in the final season of his five-year contract before hitting free agency this winter. With the Blue Jays last in the AL East, they were willing to part ways with the two-time All-Star.
The veteran righty has taken a step back this season, going 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. That would be his worst ERA since 2019.
He's remained durable, however, leading the Major Leagues with 23 starts. His 3.51 FIP also indicates that he's been a bit unlucky this year.
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Gausman, 35, is in the final season of his five-year contract before hitting free agency this winter. With the Blue Jays last in the AL East, they were willing to part ways with the two-time All-Star.
The veteran righty has taken a step back this season, going 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. That would be his worst ERA since 2019.
He's remained durable, however, leading the Major Leagues with 23 starts. His 3.51 FIP also indicates that he's been a bit unlucky this year.
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11 days ago
Yankees plan to promote 3.53 ERA reliever to replace Camilo Doval after trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees made their first move of the MLB trade deadline, but it wasn't an acquisition of a big league talent. Instead, it was trading Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In exchange, according to Francys Romero of beisbolfr.com, the Yankees got catcher prospect Omar Alfonzo and outfield prospect Luis Cruz. It was an interesting first trade, as it left a hole in the Yankees' bullpen.
So, who is replacing Doval in the short-term? According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Yankees are planning to bring reliever Yovanny Cruz, who has a 3.53 ERA in the minors this season, back up to the Majors for another stint.
"The Yankees are planning to promote Yovanny Cruz to replace Camilo Doval in their bullpen," Sherman reports.
#cruz
The New York Yankees made their first move of the MLB trade deadline, but it wasn't an acquisition of a big league talent. Instead, it was trading Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In exchange, according to Francys Romero of beisbolfr.com, the Yankees got catcher prospect Omar Alfonzo and outfield prospect Luis Cruz. It was an interesting first trade, as it left a hole in the Yankees' bullpen.
So, who is replacing Doval in the short-term? According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Yankees are planning to bring reliever Yovanny Cruz, who has a 3.53 ERA in the minors this season, back up to the Majors for another stint.
"The Yankees are planning to promote Yovanny Cruz to replace Camilo Doval in their bullpen," Sherman reports.
#cruz
11 days ago
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a top-shelf player to select in dynasty fantasy football drafts this year.
According to Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley, Smith-Njigba is the fourth-best player for dynasty fantasy football this year.
Smith-Njigba went for 1,793 receiving yards last season and won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. He added 10 receiving touchdowns on the season.
The 24-year-old Smith-Njigba is a great option to select in dynasty leagues this year due to his age, statistical excellence and position in Seattle as their No. 1 receiver coming off of a win in the Super Bowl from last season.
All signs point toward JSN being among the best of the best at the wide receiver position for the next decade or more, so long as his health permits. Given his ability to dominate wherever he's lined up on the line of scrimmage, his value as a WR1 figures to remain the same regardless of any changing variables in Seattle.
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According to Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley, Smith-Njigba is the fourth-best player for dynasty fantasy football this year.
Smith-Njigba went for 1,793 receiving yards last season and won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. He added 10 receiving touchdowns on the season.
The 24-year-old Smith-Njigba is a great option to select in dynasty leagues this year due to his age, statistical excellence and position in Seattle as their No. 1 receiver coming off of a win in the Super Bowl from last season.
All signs point toward JSN being among the best of the best at the wide receiver position for the next decade or more, so long as his health permits. Given his ability to dominate wherever he's lined up on the line of scrimmage, his value as a WR1 figures to remain the same regardless of any changing variables in Seattle.
#Seattle #dynasty #best #season
12 days ago
The Mets and White Sox reportedly discussed a trade that would send Freddy Peralta to the South Side of Chicago. Michael Marino reports that White Sox prospects George Wolkow and Boston Smith were among the players discussed in the return. Marino also stated that the talks have stalled a bit, and the Mets are in discussions with other clubs as well.
Peralta, who came to the Mets in the offseason along with Tobias Myers from the Brewers in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, is in his age 30 season and has been a major disappointment for the Mets in his 22 starts with the club. He's set to start tonight in what is essentially a showcase, hoping to goose his trade value a bit in what is his likely final last Mets start.
Peralta is the owner of a 4.99 ERA and a 83 ERA+ over 113.2 innings. He's at the highest walk rate and lowest strikout rate since he's been a starter full time, but also has the highest BABIP against of his career, so luck may be a piece of his poor performance.
The two prospects mentioned in the report are both consensus top 2o prospects for the White Sox, with Woklov as the 15th best in their system by our sister site South Side Sox in their pre-season rankings. Smith didn't join the organization until a trade with the Nationals in late March, so he isn't ranked by South Side Sox, but the catching prospect was listed as their Minor League Player of the Month for July.
#METS #marino #smith #discussed
Peralta, who came to the Mets in the offseason along with Tobias Myers from the Brewers in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, is in his age 30 season and has been a major disappointment for the Mets in his 22 starts with the club. He's set to start tonight in what is essentially a showcase, hoping to goose his trade value a bit in what is his likely final last Mets start.
Peralta is the owner of a 4.99 ERA and a 83 ERA+ over 113.2 innings. He's at the highest walk rate and lowest strikout rate since he's been a starter full time, but also has the highest BABIP against of his career, so luck may be a piece of his poor performance.
The two prospects mentioned in the report are both consensus top 2o prospects for the White Sox, with Woklov as the 15th best in their system by our sister site South Side Sox in their pre-season rankings. Smith didn't join the organization until a trade with the Nationals in late March, so he isn't ranked by South Side Sox, but the catching prospect was listed as their Minor League Player of the Month for July.
#METS #marino #smith #discussed
12 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings points back towards the bench during the second half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on March 07, 2025 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty
The Miami Heat has been frequently linked to free agent star DeMar DeRozan this offseason. With the Heat missing out on LeBron James, who chose the rival Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, DeRozan, 36, has become one of top fallback options for Miami.
DeRozan has been a free agent since being let go by the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. A six-time All-Star, DeRozan is widely expected to land a hopeful championship-contending team.
Meanwhile, the Heat is also keeping tabs on fellow free agent star Bradley Beal, who is coming off one unceremonious season with the Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, who has emerged as Miami's highest priority target. The Heat's interest in Thompson may be slowing down its pursuit of DeRozan.
#derozan #getty #star #heat
DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty
The Miami Heat has been frequently linked to free agent star DeMar DeRozan this offseason. With the Heat missing out on LeBron James, who chose the rival Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, DeRozan, 36, has become one of top fallback options for Miami.
DeRozan has been a free agent since being let go by the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. A six-time All-Star, DeRozan is widely expected to land a hopeful championship-contending team.
Meanwhile, the Heat is also keeping tabs on fellow free agent star Bradley Beal, who is coming off one unceremonious season with the Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, who has emerged as Miami's highest priority target. The Heat's interest in Thompson may be slowing down its pursuit of DeRozan.
#derozan #getty #star #heat
13 days ago
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is confident that tight end Eli Raridon will be able to play with NFL-level speed next season.
Speaking at a press conference, Vrabel spoke highly of Raridon and the vision that he has for him for next season. The Patriots are clearly expecting a lot from the rookie third-round draft pick after losing veteran Julian Hill to a season-ending injury.
Austin Hooper also left for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
"New offense," Vrabel said. "New scheme. New NFL. Capable, willing learner. We'll see when pads come on. Things change. But I think he's tried to play with the speed that we felt like he had, and may not always have shown."
Raridon is in line to be the Patriots' backup tight end behind Hunter Henry next season. He went for 482 receiving yards in his final collegiate year at Notre Dame and was highly-touted for his skills as a receiver and a blocker.
#raridon #highly
Speaking at a press conference, Vrabel spoke highly of Raridon and the vision that he has for him for next season. The Patriots are clearly expecting a lot from the rookie third-round draft pick after losing veteran Julian Hill to a season-ending injury.
Austin Hooper also left for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
"New offense," Vrabel said. "New scheme. New NFL. Capable, willing learner. We'll see when pads come on. Things change. But I think he's tried to play with the speed that we felt like he had, and may not always have shown."
Raridon is in line to be the Patriots' backup tight end behind Hunter Henry next season. He went for 482 receiving yards in his final collegiate year at Notre Dame and was highly-touted for his skills as a receiver and a blocker.
#raridon #highly
14 days ago
We've never seen Indiana football recruit at the level it's been lately.
The Hoosiers have had moments where they've reigned in highly-rated high school prospects, but they've been few and far between. They've never had a five-star commit, as happened when Monshun Sales announced his decision earlier this month. Nor have they ever landed one of the nation's top quarterback prospects, as happened when Lukas Prock did the same not long after. Sales and Prock are No. 1 and No. 2 in 247Sports' list of all-time Indiana commits.
With all of this in mind, we asked Indiana football fans how they felt about recruiting moving forward. There were responses that indicated a lack of optimism, but no respondents chose them.
Indiana fans, of course, have reason to be optimistic. Curt Cignetti and the rest of the Hoosiers' staff are coming off of the first national ******* le in program history and won it without a single 5-star on the roster, developing several other prospects into high-level contributors over time.
The Hoosiers enter the 2026 season with a similar build as former James Madison and Tom Allen Indiana players exhaust their eligibility and the roster is bolstered through the transfer portal and development of past recruits. Indiana sits at +950 to repeat as national champions, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
#indiana #prock #never #Football
The Hoosiers have had moments where they've reigned in highly-rated high school prospects, but they've been few and far between. They've never had a five-star commit, as happened when Monshun Sales announced his decision earlier this month. Nor have they ever landed one of the nation's top quarterback prospects, as happened when Lukas Prock did the same not long after. Sales and Prock are No. 1 and No. 2 in 247Sports' list of all-time Indiana commits.
With all of this in mind, we asked Indiana football fans how they felt about recruiting moving forward. There were responses that indicated a lack of optimism, but no respondents chose them.
Indiana fans, of course, have reason to be optimistic. Curt Cignetti and the rest of the Hoosiers' staff are coming off of the first national ******* le in program history and won it without a single 5-star on the roster, developing several other prospects into high-level contributors over time.
The Hoosiers enter the 2026 season with a similar build as former James Madison and Tom Allen Indiana players exhaust their eligibility and the roster is bolstered through the transfer portal and development of past recruits. Indiana sits at +950 to repeat as national champions, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
#indiana #prock #never #Football
14 days ago
Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is a full go for training camp after sustaining a hamstring injury in June.
Prior to the start of training camp on Tuesday, McConkey told reporters that he's back to normal.
"I feel really good," McConkey said.
The 24-year-old sustained a left hamstring injury during the offseason program. McConkey was held out of 11-on-11 team drills and was limited to individual rehab work during minicamp.
He was expected to be ready to go for training camp, and that is the case as of the end of July, with camp underway on Wednesday.
#camp #june #prior
Prior to the start of training camp on Tuesday, McConkey told reporters that he's back to normal.
"I feel really good," McConkey said.
The 24-year-old sustained a left hamstring injury during the offseason program. McConkey was held out of 11-on-11 team drills and was limited to individual rehab work during minicamp.
He was expected to be ready to go for training camp, and that is the case as of the end of July, with camp underway on Wednesday.
#camp #june #prior
15 days ago
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo is attracting transfer interest from Napoli, according to respected transfer journalist Gianluca DiMarzio.
The Hammers signed the Frenchman two years ago for big money, but he has struggled to live up to expectations in England.
West Ham do not necessarily need the funds following the big-money sales of Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
However, Todibo's inconsistent performances, and perhaps desire to play in a more prominent league, could push him out of the London Stadium.
The Italian club is searching for replacements for the injured Alessandro Buongiorno. They are eyeing several options, including Tiago Gabriel, Benoit Badiashile, and Federico Gatti.
#transfer #napoli
The Hammers signed the Frenchman two years ago for big money, but he has struggled to live up to expectations in England.
West Ham do not necessarily need the funds following the big-money sales of Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
However, Todibo's inconsistent performances, and perhaps desire to play in a more prominent league, could push him out of the London Stadium.
The Italian club is searching for replacements for the injured Alessandro Buongiorno. They are eyeing several options, including Tiago Gabriel, Benoit Badiashile, and Federico Gatti.
#transfer #napoli
15 days ago
Manchester United are considering a bid for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, according to talkSPORT. Man United want one more signing in the position after recruiting Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans earlier this month. Adams has been on the Red Devils' radar for a while, and a concrete move could now be on the cards. The American is loved by Man United's data department, and they want him at Old Trafford. It is believed around £40 million could be enough to get the Bournemouth star this summer.
The 27-year-old has been dubbed a 'great leader', and the Red Devils could do with his quality in the middle of the park. While the Cherries star is primarily a midfielder, he is capable of playing as a full-back on either side of the defence or midfield. Man United manager Michael Carrick is a fan of versatile players, and Adams fits the bill. The American brings much-needed experience to the table having spent four seasons in the Premier League after four seasons in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig.
#star #four #seasons
The 27-year-old has been dubbed a 'great leader', and the Red Devils could do with his quality in the middle of the park. While the Cherries star is primarily a midfielder, he is capable of playing as a full-back on either side of the defence or midfield. Man United manager Michael Carrick is a fan of versatile players, and Adams fits the bill. The American brings much-needed experience to the table having spent four seasons in the Premier League after four seasons in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig.
#star #four #seasons
15 days ago
The Professional Fighters League cruises out toLong Island with its upcoming offering in New York State. BeforePFL NY, fight fans can rack their brains toanswer 10 questions related to the locale, the organization, itsfighters and their place in mixed martial arts history.
A lightweighttitle fight headlines PFL NY: Tune on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ETon ESPN.
#Friday
A lightweighttitle fight headlines PFL NY: Tune on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ETon ESPN.
#Friday
18 days ago
Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series qualifying takes place on July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Toyota should be back in front given the track type and the manufacturer's form this year. The top five in practice was made up completely by Toyota cars.
Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Qualifying time: 1:30 p.m. Eastern/12:30 p.m. Central on July 25
#speedway
Toyota should be back in front given the track type and the manufacturer's form this year. The top five in practice was made up completely by Toyota cars.
Bubba Wallace is the defending race winner.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Qualifying time: 1:30 p.m. Eastern/12:30 p.m. Central on July 25
#speedway
19 days ago
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
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
20 days ago
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman has become one of the most intriguing names to watch. With Toronto falling well short of expectations in 2026, rival executives expect the Blue Jays to listen on several veterans, and Gausman is among the biggest potential trade chips.
However, any team hoping to acquire the veteran ace will have to navigate one important obstacle: his no-trade protection. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, Gausman has the ability to block trades to eight specific teams, giving him significant control over where he could finish the season.
MORE: One player every MLB team will trade at the 2026 trade deadline
Per Rosenthal, Gausman can veto a deal to the following organizations:
Cincinnati Reds
#jays #kevin
However, any team hoping to acquire the veteran ace will have to navigate one important obstacle: his no-trade protection. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, Gausman has the ability to block trades to eight specific teams, giving him significant control over where he could finish the season.
MORE: One player every MLB team will trade at the 2026 trade deadline
Per Rosenthal, Gausman can veto a deal to the following organizations:
Cincinnati Reds
#jays #kevin
21 days ago
SEC Media Days usually center around topics involving improvement for programs and goals for the upcoming season. During Shane Beamer's session, his status as a quasi-streaming celebrity came up during his opening remarks.
Beamer spoke about an offseason trip he took with his family in Turks and Caicos, and how he was recognized in an unlikely location.
"My family and I were in Turks and Caicos back in February and was going through the TSA line down in Turks, and the guy that was doing everything in TSA looked at me and said, You look familiar. And then it hit him. He said, You're an SEC football coach. I watched that Netflix special "Fantasia," because he saw the episode where I sang "Fantasia" to my wife after the A&M game," Beamer shared during SEC Media Days.
The TSA agent might not have remembered the correct name of the show, but Beamer spoke to the impact Netflix's Any Given Saturday has had on the program from a branding standpoint. The Gamecocks have players from Ireland and Germany on their roster this season.
"One, kind of go back to what I said about the whole Netflix special. When we agreed to be one of the teams to participate on the Netflix "Any Given Saturday" documentary, that was one of the things that I thought about, was just the amount of people that would see that and they'd be exposed to SEC football and say, Man, South Carolina looks like a place that I would love to go to school," Beamer said.
#turks #days #fantasia #saturday
Beamer spoke about an offseason trip he took with his family in Turks and Caicos, and how he was recognized in an unlikely location.
"My family and I were in Turks and Caicos back in February and was going through the TSA line down in Turks, and the guy that was doing everything in TSA looked at me and said, You look familiar. And then it hit him. He said, You're an SEC football coach. I watched that Netflix special "Fantasia," because he saw the episode where I sang "Fantasia" to my wife after the A&M game," Beamer shared during SEC Media Days.
The TSA agent might not have remembered the correct name of the show, but Beamer spoke to the impact Netflix's Any Given Saturday has had on the program from a branding standpoint. The Gamecocks have players from Ireland and Germany on their roster this season.
"One, kind of go back to what I said about the whole Netflix special. When we agreed to be one of the teams to participate on the Netflix "Any Given Saturday" documentary, that was one of the things that I thought about, was just the amount of people that would see that and they'd be exposed to SEC football and say, Man, South Carolina looks like a place that I would love to go to school," Beamer said.
#turks #days #fantasia #saturday
22 days ago
The Houston Dynamo return to action from their World Cup break this week, but after a couple matches, they'll be adding a new sponsor to their jerseys and it will be placed in a fitting spot.
The Dynamo, who play D.C. United on Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium, announced a multi-year partnership with Dude Wipes on Tuesday that will include adding the name of the disposable wipes brand to a spot close to where the product is most often used: The bottom of the back of the jerseys. The branding will be added in time for the Aug. 1 road match at Sporting Kansas City.
The partnerships tagline is "Space City has Uranus covered."
"Dude Wipes is exactly the kind of partner we love working with: a brand that's unapologetically authentic, knows how to make people laugh, and has built an incredibly loyal community by staying true to its personality," Houston Dynamo FC chief revenue officer Nico Zini said in a statement released by the club. "Together, we'll bring that same energy to our fans through creative activations, meaningful community initiatives and unforgettable matchday experiences. And as our Back of Jersey partner, it's only fitting that Dude Wipes literally has our backs."
The Dynamo-Dude Wipes partnership will include signage inside Shell Energy Stadium, concourse activations and premium hospitality enhancements. The company also will be the presenting partner of Cascarita, a youth development program that offers free street-style pickup soccer events for players ages 12-18.
#partner #shell #stadium #city
The Dynamo, who play D.C. United on Wednesday at Shell Energy Stadium, announced a multi-year partnership with Dude Wipes on Tuesday that will include adding the name of the disposable wipes brand to a spot close to where the product is most often used: The bottom of the back of the jerseys. The branding will be added in time for the Aug. 1 road match at Sporting Kansas City.
The partnerships tagline is "Space City has Uranus covered."
"Dude Wipes is exactly the kind of partner we love working with: a brand that's unapologetically authentic, knows how to make people laugh, and has built an incredibly loyal community by staying true to its personality," Houston Dynamo FC chief revenue officer Nico Zini said in a statement released by the club. "Together, we'll bring that same energy to our fans through creative activations, meaningful community initiatives and unforgettable matchday experiences. And as our Back of Jersey partner, it's only fitting that Dude Wipes literally has our backs."
The Dynamo-Dude Wipes partnership will include signage inside Shell Energy Stadium, concourse activations and premium hospitality enhancements. The company also will be the presenting partner of Cascarita, a youth development program that offers free street-style pickup soccer events for players ages 12-18.
#partner #shell #stadium #city
