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Lakers Think Sandro Mamukelashvili Is The Perfect Fit Alongside Walker Kessler

NBA insider explains why the Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to the frontcourt.

Dodgers minors: Chris Newell, Payton Martin, Jesus Tillero

Double-A Tulsa saw a pair of sevens for a jackpot on Saturday. Player of the day Outfielder Chris Newell drove in seven of Tulsa’s eight runs thanks to a grand slam in the fifth inning and a three-run home run in the seventh. It’s the third two-home run game for Newell in eight days. Triple-A […]

“The Bench Goes Crazy” – Fever Reporter Highlights Feel Good Story for Young Player In Caitlin Clark’s Absence vs Sparks

With Caitlin Clark out due to a back injury, coach Stephanie White had to call on other roster players to step in during the Indiana Fever’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday. The dominant win they commanded in that game further afforded the opportunity to have more rotation players come into the game. […] The post “The Bench Goes Crazy” – Fever Reporter Highlights Feel Good Story for Young Player In Caitlin Clark’s Absence vs Sparks appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Gavin McKenna Issues Statement After Maple Leafs Draft Him

New Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna issued a statement after being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.The Maple Leafs made the obvious pick and selected McKenna first overall in Friday’s draft in Buffalo. After being taken by the Maple Leafs, McKenna expressed how excited he is to be joining the […] The post Gavin McKenna Issues Statement After Maple Leafs Draft Him appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna speaks on first pitch at Blue Jays game: ‘It was a tough throw’

After being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna wasted no time getting to know the city he’s going to call home for the foreseeable future.  McKenna was introduced to the media Saturday morning at Ford Performance Centre, and following his press conference, he made his way…

Brian Ortega reflects on UFC Shanghai weigh-in debacle that led to lightweight move: ‘This one scared me a little bit’

Brian Ortega has a come-to-lightweight moment ahead of his most recent fight. It’s been 10 months since Ortega was last seen in the octagon losing a decision to Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai. Originally scheduled to take place at featherweight, the bout was bumped up to a 153-pound catchweight limit after Ortega suffered a scare […]

Caitlin Clark Snubbed From 2026 ESPYs Best WNBA Player Category Featuring Alyssa Thomas

ESPN has announced the full list of nominees for the 2026 ESPYS on June 25. A closer look at the WNBA best player nominees reveals that the 2025 winner of the ESPY for the Best WNBA player, Caitlin Clark, has not made the top four this time around. The list of best player nominees includes […] The post Caitlin Clark Snubbed From 2026 ESPYs Best WNBA Player Category Featuring Alyssa Thomas appeared first on EssentiallySports .

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Can Blake Corum reach 1,000 yards rushing this season?

Running back Blake Corum was one of the biggest breakout performers for the Los Angeles Rams last season. After posting a paltry 207 yards and no touchdowns on the ground as a rookie, Corum took on a much larger share of the running back workload in 2025, rushing for 746 yards on 5.1 yards per […]

Padres sweep Atlanta; offense on the rise

The signs of life for the San Diego Padres offense surged ahead with a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves to cap a 4-2 week before they start the 17 games in 17 days march, starting with the LA Dodgers. After a frustrating series loss to the Texas Rangers, where the Friars should have taken […]