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Peyton Watson And Jalen Duren Could Bet On Themselves To Become Unrestricted Free Agents In 2027

Marc Stein reports Peyton Watson and Jalen Duren are seriously considering qualifying offers instead of long-term contract extensions.

Stevens Held Meetings With Brown; All-Star’s Future Remains Uncertain

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens held multiple meetings with Jaylen Brown before Brown’s name surfaced in trade talks with the Bucks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Jay King of The Athletic. “With all the rumor mill and all that stuff, and his name being splashed all over the place, that’s not easy,” Stevens […]

Three thoughts after USA beats Australia

I have been ruminating over the past few days over the United States 2-0 Australia match, pouring over what the internet has had to say about the match, and watching other World Cup matches. And I really can’t stop thinking about how the US played and how impressive it really was. Here are three things […]

Cape Verde’s Cinderella Run Puts Companies at Odds Over Jerseys

Cape Verde’s strong start to the World Cup—including a scoreless draw with tournament co-favorite Spain, perhaps the most shocking result of the tournament so far—has sparked a licensing battle over who can sell uniforms from the Cinderella story. Fans looking to join in on the team’s viral success can purchase $95 uniforms from Capelli Sport, […]

It just got a lot harder for the Flyers to trade up in the 2026 NHL Draft

For weeks, everyone in and around the National Hockey League knew the order teams were selecting in round one of the NHL draft Friday night in Buffalo. It wasn’t a huge surprise where various teams were picking, with the Flyers set to pick in the twenty-first slot. Philadelphia general manager Danny Briere, assistant general manager Brent Flahr, and the entire Flyers scouting staff have various game plans as to which player might be available at that selection. Or whether it would be wiser for...

Rockies place RHP Jaden Hill on IL, recall RHP Seth Halvorsen

On Wednesday morning prior to their final game of three against the Boston Red Sox, the Colorado Rockies announced that they have placed right-handed reliever Jaden Hill on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder tendonitis. Hill, 26, was originally selected in the second round of the 2021 draft as a starting pitcher. However, he […]

Braves make two roster moves ahead of series finale with Padres

Ahead of their series finale with the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves announced a couple of notable roster moves. JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after another rough start, allowing five runs over five innings. In his place, reliever Tyler Kinley has been activated from the IL. Additionally, Carlos Carrasco has been designated […]

IOC Confirms $10,000 Grant for Every Olympic Athlete in Historic Shift on Athlete Pay

For decades, the Olympics enforced rigid amateurism rules. Athletes were not rewarded financially for their passion for the sport and the sacrifices they made to represent their country at the highest level. Stars like Long Jumper Greg Rutherford have spoken out against this practice in the past, calling the International Olympic Committee “greedy” for generating […] The post IOC Confirms $10,000 Grant for Every Olympic Athlete in Historic Shift on Athlete Pay appeared first on EssentiallySp...

Vikings Interested In Extending RT Brian O’Neill

According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, there is “near universal” agreement within the Vikings’ organization that it’s worth pursuing an extension for RT Brian O’Neill.  The veteran has been a stalwart in Minnesota’s starting lineup since being drafted back in 2018, with 120 starts under his belt and two Pro Bowls over eight seasons.  However, Seifert […] The post Vikings Interested In Extending RT Brian O’Neill appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

A’s 26YO Star Faces Second Injury in Quick Succession to End 24-Game Hit Streak

Zack Gelof entered the game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday with a record waiting to be broken. He was just one game away from tying the Oakland Athletics’ legend, Jason Giambi’s 25-game hitting streak recorded back in 1997. Gelof already dwarfed Lawrence Butler’s 20-game hitting streak, and he entered Tuesday with a 24-game […] The post A’s 26YO Star Faces Second Injury in Quick Succession to End 24-Game Hit Streak appeared first on EssentiallySports .

The Stash List ’26: Week 13

The Reds have another hot-hitting prospect … will this one thrive or stumble like the recent rest? The post The Stash List ’26: Week 13 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

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Rafael Devers Lashes Out at Media After Apologizing to Giants Manager Following Viral On-Field Incident

Rafael Devers’ reaction to being pulled from the game sparked a clubhouse moment that followed the Giants’ home. Devers’ body language in the 9th inning sparked clubhouse friction that got everyone talking. The San Francisco first baseman is now trying to tell his side of the story. First, he publicly confirmed that he apologized to […] The post Rafael Devers Lashes Out at Media After Apologizing to Giants Manager Following Viral On-Field Incident appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Are the Vikings Looking At A Short-or Long-Term Edge Fix?

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle will bleed into training camp or beyond. So, too, it seems, will their decision to address their edge needs after trading Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings reluctantly moved on from Greenard, who quickly priced himself out of Minnesota, and they have yet to make a corresponding move to replace his production.

Report: Badgers have 3 to 5 finalists for AD job

The Wisconsin Badgers are actively searching for their next Athletic Director following the departure of Chris McIntosh earlier this offseason. McIntosh had been Wisconsin’s Athletic Director since 2022 and had been in the Badgers front office since 2014, but elected to resign from his post and accept a newly-created role at the Big Ten, where […]

Elite NHL prospect Landon DuPoint commits to Michigan Hockey

As first reported by Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, right-handed defenseman Landon DuPont is taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for Michigan Hockey. The projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft was the most highly sought after prospect entering college hockey for the 2026-27 season. A Calgary, Alberta native, DuPont has […]

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