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5 Late-Season Rising MLB Prospects With Top 100 Potential In 2026

Our August 2026 ranking updates saw a number of intriguing rising prospects. Ian Cundall highlights five who could join the Top 100 sooner or later. The post 5 Late-Season Rising MLB Prospects With Top 100 Potential In 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

MLB

New Details Emerge in Arsenal’s Pursuit of Transfer for Newcastle’s Bruno

Newcastle United’s attempt to keep Bruno Guimaraes in tow has taken another turn, with a new Arsenal-based report claiming the transfer saga remains in its early stages despite weeks of speculation surrounding the Magpies captain’s future. The latest update, coming from Arsenal insider HandOfArsenal, suggests that formal negotiations between the clubs have yet to begin. […]

Real Madrid Urged to Sell Midfielder to Newcastle Amid Summer Transfer Window

Newcastle United’s search for midfield reinforcements continues to bring up all sorts of options from across Europe following the club’s failed pursuit of Johan Manzambi and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Bruno Guimaraes’ future. One of the latest names mentioned, and perhaps one of the biggest ones linked to Newcastle during the past 45 days, is Real […]

Friday Morning Fly By: Make your plans

*Yesterday the league released the full season schedules for each and every team, including your Philadelphia Flyers. There are some things to make note of, while you’re planning your attack for th year. [ BSH ] *For once, several NHL franchises decided to do something actually fun and also a little funny with their schedule releases. Including your Philadelphia Flyers. [ Sportsnet ] *As always, it’s fun to look through and figure out which games will be the most fun to watch. [ Spor...

NHL

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he changed jersey number

Giannis Antetokounmpo has opened up about his decision to switch from the No. 34 jersey to No. 7, saying the move was made out of respect for the number that became synonymous with his legendary run in Milwaukee. After wearing No. 34 throughout his 13 seasons with the Bucks, the two-time NBA MVP explained that […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he changed jersey number appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympic Hopeful Faces Unexpected Setback Before Last Shot at U.S. Championships

13 years ago, Katelyn Ohashi announced herself as one of America’s brightest gymnastics talents by defeating a rising Simone Biles to win the American Cup all-around title. But a string of injuries soon brought her elite career to an abrupt end. Now, after making a surprise return to elite gymnastics in 2026 with her eyes […] The post Olympic Hopeful Faces Unexpected Setback Before Last Shot at U.S. Championships appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Ukrainian WTA Pro Calls Out Compatriots for Attending Daria Kasatkina’s Wedding

For Daria Kasatkina, it was a night of celebration as the Aussie international married her partner, Natalia Zabiiako, at a seaside wedding in Greece. The wedding drew several fellow WTA players, making it a memorable occasion for the newly married couple. Yet the joy quickly gave way to controversy as Oleksandra Oliynykova sparked backlash on social […] The post Ukrainian WTA Pro Calls Out Compatriots for Attending Daria Kasatkina’s Wedding appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Michael Olise transfer situation could soon get very interesting, says expert

Michael Olise’s situation could soon get very interesting if he doesn’t agree to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, according to Christian Falk. Writing for the latest edition of his exclusive CF Bayern Insider column, Falk explained why he felt the Olise transfer could be one to watch for next summer, even if he’s […] The post Michael Olise transfer situation could soon get very interesting, says expert appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Victor Wembanyama returns for France World Cup qualifying games

Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to France’s national team for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, according to L’Equipe’s Maxime Aubin. The San Antonio Spurs star has already started his offseason training in France under trainer Guillaume Alquier as he prepares to rejoin Les Bleus in August. France enters the next qualifying stage […] The post Victor Wembanyama returns for France World Cup qualifying games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bills Claim WR Off Waivers, Release Another Receiver

The Buffalo Bills made a minor roster move ahead of training camp, claiming wide receiver Quentin Skinner off waivers from the AFC East rival New York Jets . In a corresponding move, the Bills released wide receiver Deven Thompkins. Adding Size To The Room Skinner brings a very different physical profile to Buffalo's receiver group. The 24-year-old measures in around 6-foot-4 and 203 pounds, giving the Bills a big-bodied option who could provide value in the red zone, a notable contrast ...

NFL

Norris delivers blunt verdict: 'It's a shame Spa won't be the same'

Lando Norris says it's a shame that this year's Belgian Grand Prix will be very different from previous editions due to the characteristics of the current generation of Formula 1 cars and regulations. Like Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps places high demands on energy deployment because of its long st...

Veteran Quarterback Announces Retirement

Will Grier's NFL journey has come to an end. The veteran quarterback announced his retirement, per Darin Gantt of the Panthers ' official site, and Carolina placed him on the reserve/retired list in a corresponding move. Grier, 31, was a Charlotte-area native who returned to his hometown team on a one-year deal earlier this offseason before deciding to walk away just days before the start of training camp. A Well-Traveled Career Grier was selected in the third round, 100th overall, of th...

3 Trade Landing Spots For Royals' Michael Wacha

The Kansas City Royals are trending toward becoming sellers at the August 3 trade deadline, and veteran right-hander Michael Wacha has emerged as one of their most attractive trade chips. At 38-59 and well out of contention, the Royals will listen on Wacha, who just earned his first All-Star selection since 2015 at age 35. Wacha carries a 3.77 ERA with 96 strikeouts across 119.1 innings and leads the American League in innings and quality starts, providing exactly the kind of dependable, inn...

Questions about the Orioles’ 1st and 2nd halves

With the Orioles’ second half of the season about to begin at Houston on Friday night, let’s look at some questions about what happened in the first half and could happen in the second half. Who was the most surprising player of the first half? I have three picks. First, it’s Blaze Alexander, whom we […]

4 Trade Landing Spots For Giants' Luis Arraez

The San Francisco Giants are trending toward a sell-off at the August 3 deadline, and Luis Arraez has become one of the most talked-about names on the market. At 41-55, the Giants are near the bottom of the National League, and Arraez, a pending free agent on a one-year, $12 million deal, is the most obvious candidate to be moved. The four-time All-Star continues to provide elite bat-to-ball skills, sitting around .325 this season, and has surprisingly become one of the better defensive seco...

Crvena Zvezda signs Johnathan Motley

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet has officially completed the signing of Johnathan Motley after the American big man finalized his departure from Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv on Thursday. The 31-year-old has agreed to a multi-year contract and arrives in Belgrade with significant experience, having played 107 EuroLeague games and 46 NBA contests with the Los Angeles Clippers […] The post Crvena Zvezda signs Johnathan Motley appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA

Calgary Flames Still Fielding Trade Calls On Two Players

The Calgary Flames have slowed down since their busy stretch of roster moves, but the phone is still ringing. Per David Pagnotta , the Flames continue to take trade calls on players, with center Morgan Frost and defenseman Zach Whitecloud among those still generating interest around the league. "Morgan Frost's name still out there," the report noted. "They have others they're willing to listen on. There are teams interested in Whitecloud still, and so on and so on. So this is going to be an in...