NBA Precious Achiuwa reportedly drawing interest from Panathinaikos Having failed to land Jonas Valanciunas last month, the Greek club Panathinaikos remains on the lookout for frontcourt help and reportedly has NBA free agent big man Precious Achiuwa on its radar. Kevin Martorano of Sportando shares the details, citing a
CRICKET Chris Woakes suffers injury Chris Woakes has been ruled out of any further participation in England's ongoing fifth Test against India at The Oval after suffering a suspected shoulder dislocation while fielding on the opening day. Woakes chased a ball from mid-off towards the bounda
CRICKET Freya Sargent back in Ireland squad Offspinner Freya Sargent is back in Ireland's squad for the upcoming three-match women's T20I series against Pakistan at home. Sargent, 19, had missed Ireland's most recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe. Lara McBride, who made her ODI and T20I debut
NBA Wolves to sign Enrique Freeman to two-way contract Freeman, who turned 25 on Tuesday, was the 50th overall pick in the 2024 draft and appeared in 22 NBA games as a rookie for Indiana, averaging 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per contest. While Freeman’s impact at the NBA level was very limite
NBA Raptors sign Olivier Sarr to Exhibit 10 deal The Raptors have signed Olivier Sarr, reports Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Murphy adds that the contract is an Exhibit 1o deal, which will allow Sarr to compete for a roster spot in training camp and receive a higher G League salary if he’s waived and joins
MLB Tampa Bay Rays place Jonathan Aranda on IL The Rays announced a number of roster moves before. Most notably, first baseman Jonathan Aranda is headed to the 10-day injured list with a left wrist fracture. Tampa Bay reinstated Ha-Seong Kim from his own IL
NBA Tristen Newton signs qualifying offer from Timberwolves Tristen Newton has signed his two-way qualifying offer from the Timberwolves, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Newton, who was the 49th pick in the 2024 draft, split time between the Pacers and Wolves last season, playing five games in Indiana and th
NFL Cowboys reportedly to bring back La’el Collins After meeting with La’el Collins, the Cowboys have a deal in place. Although the Micah Parsons news will overshadow anything Cowboys, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Nick Harris reports they have a deal in place with Collins. This deal may not be final ye
MLB LA Dodgers place Kirby Yates on IL Yates has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain, and the Dodgers also announced Trivino’s selection. With a 1.90 SIERA, .282 xwOBA (which far below his .358 wOBA), and a 38.8 percent strikeout rate that is among the best in baseball,
MLB St. Louis Cardinals place Nolan Arenado on IL The Cardinals placed Nolan Arenado on the 10-day injured list this evening with a right shoulder strain. St. Louis activated Nolan Gorman from his own IL stay in a corresponding move. They also recalled relief pitchers Andre Granillo, Roddery Muñoz and Ry
POKER Alex Cruz wins WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant event The first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) festival of the 2025/2026 season ended at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant awarded the usual 18 rings across 17 events. These were also supplemented by side tou
MLB Seth Brown triggers upward mobility clause First baseman/outfielder Seth Brown triggered an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the D-backs yesterday, MLBTR has learned. That clause requires the Diamondbacks to notify all 29 other teams that Brown is available for anyone who w
HOCKEY Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics Hockey Canada will host an orientation camp from Aug. 26 to 28 in Calgary in preparation for its men’s, women’s, and para hockey teams as they begin to formulate their rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the governing body announced. That numbe
NFL LA Chargers and Keenan Allen discussing reunion The second-leading receiver in Chargers history is discussing a reunion with his initial NFL team. Keenan Allen said this past winter he would aim for either a Bears re-signing or a return to California. The latter option appears in play. Allen is meetin
MLB Miami Marlins designate Anthony Veneziano for assignment The Marlins have designated left-hander Anthony Veneziano for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to outfield prospect Jakob Marsee, whose previously reported promotion to the majors has now been officially announced. M
MLB Houston Astros announce several roster moves The Astros announced a lengthy slate of post-deadline moves. Houston reinstated shortstop Jeremy Pena from the injured list and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment. The Astros also activated newly reacquired Carlos Correa and fellow trade acqui
NBA Minnesota Timberwolves expected to waive Jesse Edwards After reaching an agreement to sign forward Enrique Freeman to a two-way contract, the Timberwolves are expected to waive center Jesse Edwards from his own two-way deal. The Wolves don’t need to cut Edwards in order to make room on the roster for Freeman
NBA JaVale McGee signs with Illawarra Hawks Veteran NBA center JaVale McGee has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Illawara Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League, sources tell Olgun Uluc of ESPN.com. The team has officially confirmed the deal. McGee, 37, appeared in 909 NBA
NFL Greg Newsome hoping to finish career with Cleveland Browns Greg Newsome has frequently been mentioned in trade talks, but he is set to remain with the Browns for 2025. As he enters what could be a make-or-break Cleveland season, the former first-round corner aims to land a new commitment from the team. The Browns
RUGBY Louis Rees-Zammit to return to rugby Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit made an attempt at an NFL career last year. While he did not play in any regular season games, he noted in June his intention of continuing to push for a roster spot through at least the 2025 campaign. A change of heart has s
MLB Grayson Rodriguez reportedly considering elbow surgery Orioles GM Mike Elias is speaking to reporters in the aftermath of the trade deadline this morning and relayed that the club is still determining a treatment plan for talented right-hander Grayson Rodriguez after he was sidelined by renewed soreness in hi
MLB Orioles select Jordyn Adams and Terrin Vavra The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of outfielder Jordyn Adams and infielder Terrin Vavra from Double-A Chesapeake. Infielder Luis Vazquez was also recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. They’ll fill three of the roster spots vacated
NFL Micah Parsons reportedly considering trade request Parsons is now considering drastic measures as it pertains to his future. That could include a trade request or a decision to cut ties with the Cowboys altogether. The latter step would be rather difficult since the four-time Pro Bowler is under contract
NFL New Orleans Saints to re-sign Shane Lemieux Shane Lemieux spent the 2024 campaign in New Orleans, and he will look to do the same this season. The sixth-year guard as a deal in place with the Saints, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Lemieux began his career with the Giants and played out his r
MLB Chicago Cubs to host 2027 All-Star Game The 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be hosted by the Cubs at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, commissioner Rob Manfred announced. MLB’s 97th midsummer classic will take place on July 13 that year. It’ll be the Cubs’ fourth time hosting the All-Star
MLB Yankees release Marcus Stroman The Yankees announced that they’ve released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman. New York also formally added deadline acquisitions Camilo Doval, David Bednar, Jake Bird and Jose Caballero to the active roster. Stroman, 34, is midway through the second s
NFL Bengals to sign TE Noah Fant Fant (6-4, 249), a seventh-year player out of the University of Iowa, originally was a first-round draft pick of Denver in 2019. He spent his first three seasons (2019-21) with the Broncos before being acquired in a trade by Seattle, where he has spent th
MLB MLB Preview - Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners G2 This matchup between the Mariners and Rangers is on Friday, August 1, 2025. Expect to see the opening pitch at 10:10 p.m. ET.
NHL Easton Cowan hoping to join Maple Leafs out of training camp The 20-year-old scored 39 points (13 goals and 26 assists) in 17 OHL playoffs games before going on to win the Memorial Cup with the Knights in early June. Along with finally capturing junior hockey’s biggest prize, Cowan also had the most points in the t
NFL S Minkah Fitzpatrick aiming for long-term Dolphins tenure The Pittsburgh Steelers decision to swap Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey was confusing to some, but his new contract seems to confirm the reasoning.
MLB MLB Preview - St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres G1 The San Diego Padres (60-49), led by Manny Machado, host Brendan Donovan and the St. Louis Cardinals (55-55) at 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday.
HOCKEY Czechia’s HC Dynamo Pardubice signs Jakub Lauko The second summer signing to the attack! After Vladimír Sobotka, Jakub Lauko will strengthen the Pardubice offensive. The 25-year-old forward comes to Dynamo from the NHL, where he played for the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild last season.
NFL RB Latavius Murray retires After 11 seasons in the National Football League, Latavius Murray announced his retirement. The former OCC star played for six different NFL teams, racking up 6,552 yards and 59 touchdowns. He also had 239 receptions for 1,620 yards and two touchdowns.
MLB MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies G1 At Coors Field on Friday, the Colorado Rockies (28-80) open a three-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62), at 8:10 p.m. ET.
NBA Pelicans sign Jaden Springer Springer, 6-4, 204, has appeared in 110 career games (six starts) with Philadelphia, Boston and Utah, averaging 2.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists. During the 2024-25 season, Springer appeared in 43 games (two starts), averaging 2.5 points, 1.3 rebo
NFL Bucs CB Zyon McCollum seeking extension With free agency looming, Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum wants to have a good season as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays G1 This contest between the Dodgers and Rays is on Friday, August 1, 2025. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 7:35 p.m. ET.
MLB Yankees acquire David Bednar Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseball's trade deadline Thursday.
NFL Raiders, Jakobi Meyers discussing extension While Meyers has demonstrated impressive performance, his upcoming age could impact the length and value of any potential contract, causing hesitation for the Raiders.
MLB MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Miami Marlins G1 On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (52-55) hosting the New York Yankees (60-49) at 7:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Rangers acquire Merrill Kelly With less than an hour to go until Thursday's 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline, Texas acquired Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks for a trio of pitching prospects.
NFL La’el Collins to work out for Cowboys If the Cincinnati Bengals are going to land offensive tackle La’el Collins in free agency, it’ll happen after the former Dallas Cowboys star takes a visit with at least one more team.
MLB MLB Preview - Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians G1 The Cleveland Guardians (54-54) and Minnesota Twins (51-57) meet Friday at Progressive Field, starting at 7:10 p.m. ET on CLEG and MNNT.
MLB Astros acquire Carlos Correa Carlos Correa, one of the most popular players in club history and a standout performer during the Astros’ rise from a 100-loss rebuilding club to World Series champion, is headed back to Houston after he agreed to waive a no-trade clause Thursday.
NFL Falcons host CB C.J. Henderson Henderson spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, but his campaign was ended by a neck injury in mid-November. He appears to be fully recovered and is seeking new opportunities for a depth corner role around the league.
MLB MLB Preview - Detroit Tigers vs Philadelphia Phillies G1 The Detroit Tigers (64-46) will visit the Philadelphia Phillies (61-47), Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
MLB Marlins to select Jakob Marsee Miami traded Jesus Sanchez to Houston ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, opening up a roster spot for Marsee to receive his first look in the majors. The 24-year-old has a .243/.377/.432 slash line with five homers and 46 stolen bases in 98 games with Tr
NFL Ravens to work out DL Brent Urban The veteran will be seeking his fourth-consecutive one-year contract from Baltimore. That latest stint has seen Urban appear in 46 total games, with the defensive lineman compiling 63 tackles and four sacks while appearing in about one fourth of his team’
MLB MLB Preview - Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago Cubs G1 The Chicago Cubs (63-45) are set to take on the Baltimore Orioles (50-59) Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET, airing on MARQ and MASN2.
