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Uproar continues to grow over Multnomah County hiring a negotiator in the Portland Trail Blazers arena renovation fight who has a curious resume: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson disclosed Thursday that she had tapped former Trail Blazers executive Chris Oxley to represent the county as it worked with Portland officials on a framework aimed at keeping […]
Claire Stegall, the USA Track & Field U20 gold medalist in the women's 1500-meter run, is walking away with a silver medal on the world stage after placing second in the event at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Sunday afternoon.
The Detroit Lions hosted a large group of free agents for tryouts on Sunday including veteran CB Trevon Diggs. The full list includes: LB Amari Burney DB Trevon Diggs LB Milo Eifler QB Jake Haener WR Julian Hicks WR Ray-Ray McCloud LB Amen Ogbongbemiga QB Jack Plummer Diggs, 27, was drafted in the second round […] The post Lions Worked Out Eight Players Including CB Trevon Diggs appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Lions gave a former Cowboys $97 million All-Pro cornerback a tryout as Detroit explores a potential addition to its secondary. The post Lions Give Tryout to Former Cowboys $97 Million All-Pro Cornerback appeared first on HEAVY .
The Packers claimed a speedy rookie wide receiver off waivers while also working out a former All-Sun Belt pass-catcher. The post Green Bay Packers Claim 4.41-Speed Rookie, Work Out 2,000-Yard WR appeared first on HEAVY .
With an agreement with Barcelona yet to be reached, Manchester CIty boss Enzo Maresca stated that Rodri "will be back" to the Mancunian side until the deal is done. Rodri has emerged as one of the defining figures of the 2026 summer transfer window, with FC Barcelona aggressively pursuing his signature as the 2026-27 season approaches. While Manchester City and the Blaugrana have yet to reach a final agreement, head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the Spanish midfielder will report back to th...
The Detroit Lions tried out eight different players, according to Sunday’s NFL transaction list, including former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. The following players were in Allen Park to try out: Plummer and Haener reportedly impressed during their workouts, but the Lions opted to sign veteran Josh Dobbs to fill the hole left by […]
Over the last six weeks, there has been no MLB team hotter than the Boston Red Sox. Going into their weekend series at Fenway Park against the Athletics, Chad Tracy’s team had not lost a series since June 29-July 1 against the Washington Nationals.Since that series, Boston went on a streak that nobody saw coming. […] The post Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy Drops Truthful Statement After Loss to Athletics appeared first on HEAVY .
Record: 63-56. Pace: 86-76. Change on 2025: +6. Not sure if we have a guest recap today. I didn’t hear back from the scheduled recapper, and didn’t see them in the GDT either. So just in case, I’m going to throw up a quick one for now: if a proper recap shows up, this one […]
Chelsea are set to receive a significant financial windfall as Romelu Lukaku closes in on a move from Napoli to Turkish giants Fenerbahce. According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, Fenerbahce and the Serie A outfit are rapidly closing in on an agreement for the 33-year-old Belgian international striker. Lukaku has reportedly agreed in principle […] The post Chelsea set to receive significant financial windfall thanks to deal they made in 2024 appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Michael Brennan‘s tee shot on 17 settled into a fresh divot in the rough Sunday at Sedgefield Country Club, with his FedExCup season one bad break from unraveling. He escaped with a two-putt par, then made a 13-foot birdie on 18 to close out the Wyndham Championship at 22-under 258, three strokes ahead of playing […] The post ‘Really Nasty’: Michael Brennan Speaks Out After FedExCup Push Almost Went Wrong at Wyndham appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Las Vegas Raiders plugged Fernando Mendoza as the brief starter following a Kirk Cousins punishment Sunday. Cousins got into a heated scuffle with edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Yet that moment didn’t effect Mendoza interacting with Cousins. The top overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft sat down with Rhett Lewis and Michael Robinson on […] The post Fernando Mendoza shares intriguing insight into learning from Kirk Cousins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Harrison, Johnson and Lewis meet with media after fourth practice of fall camp
Carson Kvapil’s recent surge in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series...
The Kawhi Leonard investigation receives a new update with fresh revelations, reportedly keeping his trade to the Toronto Raptors on pause for the upcoming NBA season. The Kawhi Leonard saga has yet to come to an end, and his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors remains incomplete after new details emerged in the investigation . There is still uncertainty about what the punishment would be if these allegations are true, but many have come up with scenarios that include ...
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-58) continue their six-game road trip with the third game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (61-57) at Petco Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-2, 6.59 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for sixth start of the season tonight, opposite RHP Randy Vásquez (7-6, 4.19 […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived wide receiver Colton Dowell, according to the NFL transactions page for Sunday, Aug. 9, just […] The post Steelers Release WR Two Days after Claiming off Waivers appeared first on Steelers Now .
The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived wide receiver Colton Dowell two days after claiming him. The NFL’s transaction sheet noted the move Sunday evening. Steelers waived new WR Colton Dowell on Sunday #Steelers #NFL — Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2026 The team claimed Dowell off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. It’s […]
Both the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox have announced their starting pitchers for their four-game series. The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Starters For 4-Game Boston Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Iowa Corn 350 began with plenty of problems. But it ended with two of its drivers fighting for the biggest prize. Ty Gibbs overcame an early pit-road issue that dropped him to 28th, while Christopher Bell emerged as his biggest challenger late in the race. In the end, Gibbs held off his […] The post Ty Gibbs Denies JGR Teammate Iowa Crown With Massive Chase Statement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Outfielder Austin Hays, 31, has signed a major league contract with the San Diego Padres. Utility man Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to create a roster spot. Hays, a right-handed hitter, has only played in 12 games in the 2026 season. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox before the season […]
Jeremiah Smith has a thing for creating quick impressions. And that was the case with Arthur Smith. In just months, the new offensive coordinator has become a fan of both the player and the person. “Yeah, I’ve been really fortunate,” the new OC said on 97.1 The Fan—Ohio’s Sports Destination when asked what he made […] The post OSU Assistant Coach Makes His Stance on Jeremiah Smith’s Role Crystal Clear appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 50 Seasons Celebration weekend instead turned into Groundhog Day as the Mariners were swept away by the Rays. The same problems that have plagued the 2026 Mariners all season long plagued them again today: a lack of connection in the lineup, a lack of situational hitting, too much chasing out of the zone, and […]
Veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs reportedly worked out for the Detroit Lions this weekend, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
With their extra-innings win over the Giants on Sunday, the Detroit Tigers have set an impressive new franchise record. The post Tigers Officially Make Franchise History With Latest Win appeared first on HEAVY .
In May 2024, an anonymous “NBA source,” according to Stephen A. Smith, claimed that a Boston star’s marketability was being held back by an “I-am-better-than-you attitude.” It sparked a beef between Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown. Two years and one blockbuster trade later, that same tension resurfaced on Smith’s own show, this time seen […] The post “It Has Consequences”: ESPN Analyst Voices Concern for Jaylen Brown’s Future in Philadelphia Due to Outspoken Nature appeared first on Essent...