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We’ll keep track of every time a Dodgers player is optioned to the minor leagues during the 2026 season. Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB. Major League rule […]
The Baltimore Ravens made a mid-training camp addition on Friday afternoon, signing linebacker Jamon Johnson to their roster — as first reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. The Ravens had worked out three total linebackers during the week before adding Johnson. Johnson, 24, is a Maryland native who attended high school in Baltimore. He appeared […]
Shinsuke Nakamura teases a new tag team. On the August 7 edition of WWE SmackDown, the company aired a vignette featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, who sent a message to the MFT. Nakamura teased that he’s formed a new tag team with another wrestler, although he didn’t mention any names. “You say you need to remember who … The post Shinsuke Nakamura Sends A Message To The MFT, Teases New Tag Team On 8/7 WWE SmackDown appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James' offseason workouts continue as he gets ready for his 24th NBA season and first with his new team after signing a two-year, $8 million contract last month.
August 7: Fairchild cleared outright waivers, the Mariners announced. His transaction log at MLB.com indicates he elected free agency rather than accept an assignment to Tacoma. August 4: The Mariners announced several roster moves today, most of which were previously reported. They also reinstated infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild […]
Will Venable has made mistakes before, and certainly deployed strategies that seemed questionable on their face to many. But the advancement of the White Sox organizational process is such that 276 games into his managerial tenure, he had yet to make an error of the instantly viral, casual fans watching at home pointing aghast at the TV , national baseball podcasts devoting a segment to unpack it variety. That, and Noah Schultz's night ended one out into Friday night's blowout loss to the Gu...
The Cincinnati Reds enter Friday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals following a three-game sweep of the Athletics and wins in six of their last seven games.During Friday’s game, the Reds announced historic news surrounding star shortstop Elly De La Cruz after he hit his 20th home run of the season.Reds Announce De La […] The post Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Miami Heat gutted a lot of their roster depth in their relentless pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.Beyond surrendering Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis in the trade, the Heat were forced to let All-Star guard Norman Powell leave due to salary-cap constraints. Consequently, Miami enters next season without a reliable primary […] The post Miami Heat Predicted to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With MVP, 9-Time All-Star appeared first on HEAVY .
UNCASVILLE — The toughness, competitiveness, and grit Alyssa Thomas brought to Phoenix were forged over 11 years with the Connecticut Sun, and on Friday, she was honored for the legacy she left. Ahead of the Mercury’s and Sun’s game, the franchise honored one of the most accomplished players in its history, lifting her No. 25 […]
Commanders starters in the secondary appeared to be set after free agency and the NFL draft, with Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson working in a rotation along with safeties Nick Cross, Will Harris, and Quan Martin. New coordinator Daronte Jones specifically mentioned both Sainristil and Martin as players he liked for their versatility […]
The Milwaukee Bucks, after trading giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal to the Miami Heat earlier this offseason, aren't done making moves yet. They've been working on trading both Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner this summer. For the former LA Laker Kuzma, with a $20.5 million expiring deal, there could be plenty of teams that would have interest. He's averaged 16.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game during his nine-year NBA career, though his minutes, and accordingly, those numbe...
Purdue introduced Tommy McClelland as the university’s new athletic director on Thursday, and he immediately joined the Mount Rushmore of cringe-worthy introductory press conferences. “Every recruit, every student-athlete, will hear this message repeatedly: We are here to win championships,” McClelland said roughly nine minutes into his speech. “If you don’t want to win championships, go…
The Washington Mystics broke a single-game franchise record for blocks while securing a Friday night win against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream.
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers could give Kevon Looney the same lifeline Stephen Curry once did with the Golden State Warriors.
Detroit Tigers (56-59) vs. San Francisco Giants (48-67) Time/Place: 10:15 p.m., Pracle ParkSB Nation Site: McCovey ChroniclesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (8-6, 3.17 ERA) vs. RHP JT Brubaker (0-0, 3.17 ERA)
Georgia football lost a key piece of its championship history on July 31, 2026. Norris Brown, a starting tight end on the famous 1980 national title squad, passed away at age 65. For Bulldog fans who remember that undefeated season, his death brings back memories of an unforgettable era in Athens. Local outlets first reported […] The post Georgia Football Suffers Tragic Loss as National Champion Tight End Dies at 65 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On an offensive line that was a massive issue for LSU in 2025, Braelin Moore was the lone bright spot. Many thought that he could opt for the NFL Draft following a solid junior year, but the veteran decided to return to Baton Rouge and he’s now set for a big season as a 5th […]
Home games on Friday nights mean the Philadelphia Phillies will ditch their usual red pinstripes and wear the blue City Connect jerseys. However, the Phillies will break routine tonight at the insistence of Bryce Harper. As fans throng Citizens Bank Park for the Alumni Weekend, Harper expressed his desire to stick to their signature red […] The post Bryce Harper Personally Asked Phillies Owner to Scrap Special Uniforms for This Reason appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes came face-to-face on WWE SmackDown. The Viper returned at WWE SummerSlam, costing Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk. Orton made an appearance on the August 7 edition of WWE SmackDown. Before he could say anything, Rhodes interrupted him. The American Nightmare looked ready for a fight, … The post Cody Rhodes Confronts Randy Orton On 8/7 WWE SmackDown, Says He Doesn’t Have To Be The Good Guy Anymore appeared first on Fightful | WWE N...
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently carry the burden of being the eighth straight NBA champion that did not defend their title.Oklahoma City fell in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in May’s Western Conference Finals. This result wasn’t expected for the regular season juggernaut, but the Spurs came through in the most crucial moments.A […] The post Thunder Trade Assets Still Considered Amongst NBA’s Strongest appeared first on HEAVY .
PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley was inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame Friday night. The only other organizational honor left […]
The Denver Broncos‘ wide receiver room looked to potentially be in dire straights earlier this week, with Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton not practicing and Jaylen Waddle – whom the team gave up a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for – was seen limping at Broncos practice on Thursday. Sutton cleared up his […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton Dishes out Injury Update on Jaylen Waddle’s ‘Strain’ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Angels finally embraced reality at the 2026 deadline, dealing away seven big leaguers under interim general manager John Mozeliak in the club’s first true sell-off in years. Most of the return was defensible, headlined by acquiring Top 100 shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala from Toronto for Jose Soriano. But the Angels’ biggest mistake […] The post Angels’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Twins bolstered their pitching staff at the MLB trade deadline, but they opted to trust the offensive talent they already had at their disposal. And that included shortstop Kaelen Culpepper. The No. 29-ranked prospect is essentially being asked to help a team clinch a playoff berth in what is his first taste of […] The post Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper makes first MLB hit count with home run vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There has been a lot going on with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Moda Center, and I figured it might be helpful to blend a recap from a busy week on the local government front with a few of my own thoughts in the easiest-to-digest way possible. Note: this will be a blend of […]
What does a legendary college basketball coach like Geno Auriemma consider the hardest part of coaching? Is it recruiting the best talent? Managing superstar personalities? Drawing up game-winning plays under pressure? Or handling the weight that comes with leading one of the most successful programs in the history of college athletics? For Geno Auriemma, it […] The post “Parents Are So Delusional”: UConn HC Geno Auriemma Comes Clean on the Most Difficult Part of Coaching appeared first on E...