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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 .
England scored an equalizer vs. Norway on a Jude Bellingham goal during stoppage time in the first half of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. “JUDE BELLINGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!” John Strong with the Fox call as England evens it up vs. Norway. ⚽️🏴🎙️ #WorldCuppic.twitter.com/tP5xe7KNMk — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 11,…
If you’re the Sixers, the thing you most want to see throughout the Vegas Summer League is the duo of Labaron Philon Jr. and Johni Broome stand out. So far, so good. The 2026 first-rounder and 2025 second-rounder were the Summer Sixers’ best players as they narrowly took down the Pacers 100-93 in overtime Saturday. […]
The 2026 MLB Draft starts today! Coverage starts on NBC or Peacock with a half-hour preview show at noon followed by the first pick at 12:30 CT. The first hour (about 10 picks) will then be on NBC or Peacock when coverage switches to MLB Network, MLB.com or MLB.tv from 1:3o to 3:30. That should […]
With their fourth and final pick on day one of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners opted for UNC-Wilmington third baseman Trevor Lucas. Lucas possesses an excellent blend of hitting ability and defensive chops that made him an attractive candidate for an M’s farm system lacking in depth at the hot corner. Comped to […]
Breel Embolo is one of Switzerland's top forwards, with a career spanning the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and the national team. His background, family and rise through European soccer continue to draw attention. Breel Embolo has been one of Switzerland ‘s most consistent attacking players since making his senior debut in 2015. He has been representing the country at multiple FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships. He currently plays in France’s Ligue 1 after joining Rennes from AS Monac...
A 49ers limited partner has agreed to buy the Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion, but NFL rules require the sale of the group's stake in San Francisco.
2026 hasn't gone as Chris Paddack had envisioned. And now he's made a big move. The former highly-touted pitching prospect signed a $4 million deal to join the Miami Marlins this offseason. After just six starts and seven appearances with a 7.63 ERA with the Fish, he was designated for assignment. But that was only the start of his tough year. After that, he was picked up by the Cincinnati Reds, where, in three starts in six appearances, he posted a 6.04 ERA. Another DFA. Finally, ...
The Red Sox draft team is done for the day and is now free to enjoy the World Cup. With the 96th overall pick, they selected Jace Mataczynski, a high school shortstop out of Hudson, Wisconsin. With the major caveat that one of them came out of college and the other high school, there are […]
One thing you have to give Fabio Paratici is that he keeps the wheels spinning. Various outlets reported yesterday that he was poised to swoop into Udine for star midfielder Arthur Atta and today, Fiorentina announced that yeah, the Frenchman’s signed on the dotted line and everything. For fans, it feels like this comes out […]
The Rays took a balanced approach with their first five picks in the 2026 MLB Draft, blending polished talent with high-upside prep prospects. Headlined by second overall pick Grady Emerson, the class is already shaping up to be another strong haul for one of baseball’s best player development organizations. It all starts with Emerson, whose […]
Roman Wilson has every reason to show out in training camp in his pivotal third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Iowa Hawkeyes are bidding farewell to a landmark that has stood watch over the program for years. Located just outside the northeast corner of Kinnick Stadium, its history serves as a visual timeline of the University of Iowa’s athletic program’s growth. The iconic 66-year-old Hawkins Drive water tower, which has served as a perfect, […] The post Big Ten Program Moves on From 66-YO Iconic Water Tower Ahead of Football Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
With seven races left in the regular season, Shane van Gisbergen sits 14th in the standings with a 26-point cushion above the 16th-place playoff cutline. But every weekend, he shares the track with a driver who has absolutely nothing to lose. Austin Hill is not racing for a championship. He is part-time in the No. […] The post SVG Warns of Retaliation Risk as Feud With Austin Hill Threatens Playoff Push appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Broncos Broncos OC Davis Webb said that he’s still running HC Sean Payton‘s offense, but will add a few wrinkles into the system. “I know how [Payton] wants the game to be played, [and] it’s the same offense for the most part, just little tweaks here and there, but this is a Sean Payton-coached football […] The post AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Jaylon Moore, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Charlotte Hornets played a brutal second half and squandered a double digit lead to lose their first summer league game in a couple of years. The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets summer league win streak snapped by Pelicans first appeared on At The Hive .
The Hawks aim to go 2-0 against the Summer League Brooklyn Nets. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: ESPN Radio: N/A Streaming: Fubo
It’s that special time of year again. A new generation of Yankees will enter the farm system in the coming days and weeks through the Major League Baseball Draft, seeking to make their mark on this historic franchise. The highest picks will understandably get the most attention, but remember that impact can come from anywhere. […]
With their second and final pick on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Dodgers selected Florida Gators pitcher Russell Sandefer in the fourth round, with the 132nd overall pick in the draft. The 6’1 junior right-hander had a 4.42 ERA in 19 games for Florida this season, including 12 starts, with 60 […]
Day 1 of the MLB draft is complete. Who did the Phillies get?
We might have to start calling them the cardiac kids! After a big, ninth-inning comeback to beat the Nationals on Friday night, we got a sequel on Saturday afternoon. Starter Cam Schlittler didn’t pitch well while managing an extraordinary start, and seven-plus innings of maddening offense gave way to a trio of eighth-inning home runs. […]
It’s no secret that Charley Hull had a smoking problem. After all, she was filmed lighting up a cigarette while signing autographs at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. The three-time LPGA Tour winner has since kicked the habit. But at its peak, her addiction had escalated to as many as 40 cigarettes a day. Appearing […] The post ‘Was Very Stressed’: Charley Hull Reveals Smoking 40 Cigarettes a Day During Toughest Period appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Indiana Pacers are hopeful that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will be ready for the beginning of the 2026-27 season as he recovers from an Achilles tear, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Jude Bellingham has scored yet again for England! The Real Madrid midfielder now has a brace this evening as the Three Lions lead Norway 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final tie. Norway initially took the lead in this game as Andreas Schjelderup’s effort found its way past Jordan Pickford, even if it probably wasn’t intentional. […] The post Video: Jude Bellingham scores again as England lead Norway in extra time appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Folks, it happened. The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to re-sign free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64m deal, per ESPN insider Shams Charania. According to Charania, “The Bucks and Trent’s reps worked through negotiations since the NBA Finals ended in mid-June while also sorting through sign-and-trade possibilities from interested teams over the […]
The White Sox added a potential cornerstone player by selecting UCLA shortstop Daniel Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, with the toss-up between Cholowsky and prep SS Grady Emerson apparently lasting deep into Saturday morning. But that all turned out to be a ruse, as Cholowsky admitted that […]