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Former 8th overall pick in MLB Draft announces sudden retirement from baseball at age 23
Just a few years ago, Benny Montgomery looked like one of the brightest young prospects in baseball. Now, at only 23 years old, his professional baseball journey has come to an unexpected end. Montgomery, the eighth overall selection in the…
Bucks trade Giannis Antetokuonmpo in blockbuster 11-player swap
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, according to Shams Charania…
Timberwolves’ Julius Randle trade proves Knicks won Karl-Anthony Towns swap
The first major trade this NBA offseason was announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The Minnesota Timberwolves shipped Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls. The three-time All-Star’s return to New York…
Skip Bayless defends Thunder for not trading All-Star for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Skip Bayless is known for his fiery and no holds barred takes on different topics in the sports world. He posted his take on X on Monday about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s decision not to trade Chet Holmgren. The Milwaukee…
Piers Morgan sends strong message to Cristiano Ronaldo’s haters while throwing shade at Lionel Messi
English broadcaster Piers Morgan leaped to the defense of Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old took the brunt of the blame in Portugal’s surprising 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo last week. “So much pathetically gleeful ‘He’s finished!’ hate and…
Lionel Messi explains why he’s ‘angry’ with his record-breaking performance against Austria
Argentina are through to the World Cup Round of 32 following their 2-0 win over Austria, in a match where Lionel Messi became the quadrennial tournament’s all-time leading scorer. The Inter Miami star came into this game level with Miroslav…
Greece pushing for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded to his new team before the 2026 NBA Draft starts. The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics reportedly are the finalists to land the Milwaukee Bucks forward. His home country, Greece, made its pick…
Disturbing assault accusations surface against New York Jets QB Geno Smith
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is dealing with an unexpected off-field NFL situation involving quarterback Geno Smith and allegations related to his personal life. According to multiple reports, a woman identified only as “Kristen” has accused Smith of…
How to live stream Jordan vs Algeria: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
World Cup 2026 debutant Jordan will take on Algeria at Levi’s Stadium on Monday, seeking a first-ever point in the competition. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Jordan vs Algeria Both Algeria and Jordan came up…
Atlanta Falcons’ James Pearce expected to receive hefty suspension
The Atlanta Falcons are aiming to reach the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2017. However, one of the key players expected to help them achieve that goal found himself in serious legal trouble this offseason. James Pearce was…
Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leaves game with injury
Kyle Tucker was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning June 22 with low back spasms. Tucker went from first to second base on a single by teammate Tommy Edman. After taking…
Bucks fans bracing for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade after cryptic message
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade saga is expected to end before the start of Tuesday’s NBA Draft. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that his next team will be announced by then, with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics as the finalists. The Milwaukee…
‘This person deserves jail time’: Pittsburgh Amazon driver slams customer — you won’t believe what they ordered
"I do NOT deserve this."
Angel Reese stuns with unique metallic-style outfit for Dream game
Angel Reese’s pregame outfits are a sight to behold. Such was the case again on Monday when she arrived at State Farm Arena for the Atlanta Dream-Toronto Tempo WNBA regular-season game. The two-time All-Star center wore a floor-length, oversized kaftan-style…
Why is ESPN intent on replacing Chris McKendry as host of Grand Slam tennis coverage
The only way ESPN should be moving Chris McKendry to play-by-play tennis coverage is if she wants to do it. Otherwise, this effort to push her out of the host desk at the ESPN-covered Grand Slams is a mistake. It…
How to live stream Norway vs Senegal: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
Erling Haaland had a World Cup debut to remember and hopes to keep firing Norway to victory in Monday’s showdown against Senegal. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Norway vs Senegal First place in World Cup…
How to live stream Mercury vs Fever: WNBA, TV channel
The Phoenix Mercury (5-12) go on the road on Monday night to take on the Indiana Fever (9-7) in a big WNBA game. How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever It’s been a long season for the Mercury, who…
How to live stream North Carolina vs Oklahoma: College World Series, Game 3, Monday, TV channel
This one is for all the marbles. After splitting the first two games of the series, the unseeded Oklahoma Sooners (42-23) and the No. 5-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (54-13-1) will try to win a College World Series championship on…
How to live stream Sky vs Sun: WNBA, TV channel
The Chicago Sky (4-11) travel to Mohegan Sun Arena to face the Connecticut Sun (2-15) in a regular-season WNBA matchup. How to Watch Sky vs Sun After a solid 3-1 start to their season, the Sky have hit hard times,…
Blue Jays promote former top prospect ahead of Astros series
The Toronto Blue Jays are making changes to their MLB roster, this time giving a former elite prospect another opportunity at the major league level. Toronto announced Monday that it has selected the contract of infielder Luis Urías, just days…
George Kittle rips Brandon Aiyuk with sarcastic comments on him playing elsewhere
George Kittle isn’t exactly helping Brandon Aiyuk’s relationship with the San Francisco 49ers. As Aiyuk continues to publicly push for a departure from San Francisco, Kittle appeared to take a subtle, and sarcastic jab at his teammate during a recent…
‘Animal control goes to voicemail. Fire department says no’: Illinois woman finds raccoon trapped in gutter. Then she has her man put on some Old Milwaukee gloves
"That just shows you can't depend on the animal control."
J.J. McCarthy’s lone advantage over Kyler Murray evaporating before Vikings camp
J.J. McCarthy is in big trouble in the Vikings' quarterback competition against Kyler Murray.
Facing a four year ban, Marketa Vondrousova is supported by her WTA peers
2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova’s four year suspension for failure to take a doping test is the latest in a series of tennis punishments in recent years that have people uncertain what direction the sport should take. Vondrousova described the…
Lionel Messi breaks 4 World Cup records in Argentina win over Austria
Lionel Messi broke more than one record in the 2-0 Argentina victory over Austria on Monday.