SOCCER Aston Villa sign Johan Manzambi World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi joined Champions League-bound Aston Villa in a record transfer deal for a Swiss player. Manzambi had an offer to join Newcastle but a viral clip after Switzerland's quarterfinal loss last Saturday in Kansas City sho
SOCCER FIFA World Cup winners to be awarded championship rings The winners of the World Cup will be awarded championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals. Argentina will play Spain on Sunday night in the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with a new prize at stake.
NFL Jihaad Campbell taking on bigger role Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell will go into his second season as a starter. He could make a bigger pass-rushing impact.
MLB MLB Preview - St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks (49-47) will host the St. Louis Cardinals (50-45), Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series.
NHL Colorado Avalanche hire Jussi Ahokas as AHL Head Coach The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the organization has hired Jussi Ahokas as the head coach of the franchise’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
NFL Panthers re-sign OL Brady Christensen Earlier this month, Brady Christensen received full medical clearance upon completing his rehab from a torn Achilles. The veteran offensive lineman has quickly managed to line up his next deal.
MLB MLB Preview - Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros A series opener between the Houston Astros (47-51) and Baltimore Orioles (46-51) is scheduled for Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET, at Daikin Park.
NBA LeBron on FA decision: ‘I won’t hold you guys up too much longer’ For the first time since his free agency began, LeBron James made a pair of public appearances on Thursday in New York, taking part in a live taping of his Mind The Game podcast with Tyrese Haliburton at Fanatics Fest, then speaking to Boardroom co-founde
NFL Ravens aiming for Zay Flowers extension prior to 2026 season The Baltimore Ravens have some contracts they'd like to get done before training camp opens.
MLB MLB Preview - San Diego Padres vs Kansas City Royals On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the San Diego Padres (48-48) visiting the Kansas City Royals (38-59) at 8:10 p.m. ET.
WNBA Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind a torrid 9-of-18 three-point shooting effort, and the Toronto Tempo cruised past the visiting Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday.
SOCCER Szoboszlai agrees to new 5-year contract with Liverpool Liverpool says midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed to a new five-year contract. Szoboszlai has played for Liverpool since 2023 after joining from Leipzig.
MLB MLB Preview - Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs At Wrigley Field on Friday, the Minnesota Twins (48-49) open a three-game series versus the Chicago Cubs (54-42), at 8:05 p.m. ET.
NHL Hurricanes sign Viktor Neuchev to one-year deal The 22-year-old winger spent the 2025-26 campaign with both the Rochester Americans and Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Neuchev was acquired by the Hurricanes in a trade last January that sent defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to the Buffalo Sabre
MLB Greg Jones elects free agency Utility player Greg Jones elected free agency after clearing outright waivers. The Brewers designated him for assignment over the weekend when they acquired Braden Shewmake from Houston.
MLB MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers (59-37) will host the Miami Marlins (52-45), Friday at 7:40 p.m. ET, with both teams on losing streaks — three and three in a row, respectively.
NBA NBA won’t discipline Adebayo for altercation with Herro Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he wants to "move on" from his physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo last week in Las Vegas and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee."
MLB Jonathan Ornelas to opt out of Yankees deal Ornelas triggering his opt-out clause means the Yankees will either need to add him to their 40-man roster or cut him loose. The 26-year-old utility player has slashed .299/.362/.480 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases in 75 games this season with T
MLB MLB Preview - Texas Rangers vs Atlanta Braves At Truist Park on Friday, the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves (55-40) play the AL West-leading Texas Rangers (49-47) at 7:15 p.m. ET.
MLB Aaron Bummer opts out of Cubs deal Former Braves and White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Cubs and is now a free agent.
NFL Bears CBs Tyrique Stevenson, Malik Muhammad competing for starting role Tyrique Stevenson was a full-time starter through the early portion of his Bears career. 2025 saw his playing time drop, though, and a first-team gig is not assured entering training camp.
MLB MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians The Cleveland Guardians (51-46) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-47), Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, with both teams on winning streaks — four and three in a row, respectively.
MLB Joey Lucchesi signs with NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines Lucchesi posted a 13.50 ERA in five outings with the Angels earlier this season and logged a 3.24 ERA and 45:13 K:BB across 33.1 frames with Triple-A Salt Lake. The lefty is likely to get a chance in the Marines' rotation.
NFL Details on Alvin Kamara’s new Saints deal Alvin Kamara is sticking around with the Saints for another year. The star running back will earn $6 million for the 2026 season.
MLB MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox will be hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for a four-game series, with the action getting underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Friday, July 17.
NFL Stefon Diggs hit with lawsuit NFL star Stefon Diggs is dealing with another lawsuit … this time brought by a man who claims the NFL star falsely claimed he stole his Ferrari and had his friends attack him.
GOD Game of the day - Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees The Los Angeles Dodgers (61-36), with Roki Sasaki on the hill, visit the New York Yankees (54-42) who will hand the ball to Gerrit Cole, at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday in a series opener.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs Spain The Spain vs Argentina clash will decide the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 as defending champions Argentina meet European champions Spain in New York. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a final packed with world-class talent and huge stakes.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - England vs France France and England will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM local time (21:00 UTC) at Miami Stadium. Both teams are coming off semifinal defeats, with France falling to Spain and England dropping a 2-1 mat
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Former middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis and long-time welterweight champ Kamaru Usman clash in Saturday’s main event, going head-to-head in an effort to cement their standing in the 185-pound ranks.
CRICKET Gurnoor Brar warned for breaching level one of ICC Code of Conduct India pacer Gurnoor Brar has been warned after breaching level one of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ODI series opener against England in Birmingham. Brar was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Suppor
CRICKET Hamza Shaikh rejects Warwickshire contract to join Leicestershire Leicestershire have signed Hamza Shaikh, the former England Under-19s captain, from Warwickshire. Shaikh has signed a long-term deal that will see him join the club for the rest of the season on loan before the start of a three-year contract. Shaikh, 20,
RUGBY World Rugby ban Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has been suspended for two matches under new World Rugby guidelines confronting abuse of match officials. Quesada was automatically sanctioned for
COMBAT SPORTS Jake Paul says ‘I learned my lesson’ fighting Anthony Joshua Jake Paul has said he 'learned' his 'lesson' fighting Anthony Joshua, seven months after the heavyweight star broke Paul’s jaw. The result marked the second loss of Paul’s pro career, after he was outpointed by Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy in 2023, and
SOCCER Lionel Messi tells critics: 'Nothing was handed to us' Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: 'Nothing was handed to us.' The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing the reigning World Cup champions over perceptions of beneficial officiating and favoritism by the soccer
SPECIALS Pelé's 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for $4.9M at auction The jersey Pelé wore during Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final sold at Sotheby's for $4.88 million. That's the most ever paid for a Pelé collectible, surpassing the $1.33 million private sale of a Professional Sports A
SOCCER Lamine Yamal and Pedro expected to be fit for Sunday's vs Argentina Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from their teammates during the team's first training session in New Jersey but are expected to be fit for Sunday's World Cup final vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium. The right-back and right-win
NBA Trevor Keels diagnosed with sprained MCL Free agent guard Trevor Keels has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and will miss the remainder of Summer League, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Keels, who turns 23 years old in August, has been playing
NHL Canadiens re-sign Kirby Dach The Montreal Canadiens have avoided salary arbitration with forward Kirby Dach. The two sides have agreed on a one-year contract with a cap hit of $3.6MM. This move will secure Dach’s spot in the lineup as he continues to work his way back into routine mi
NBA Lakers reportedly show interest in Matisse Thybulle The Lakers remain on the lookout for upgrades to their perimeter defense and have registered interest in free agent wing Matisse Thybulle, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Thybulle, 29, has been limited to just 45 total appearances ov
BASKETBALL Robinson-Earl signs with Aris Basketball Club Free agent forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has signed a two-year contract with Aris B.C., the Greek club announced in a press release. According to Dimitris Minaretzis of Eurohoops, Robinson-Earl had reached a tentative agreement with Aris that gave him un
NFL Pat O’Connor announces retirement Former Buccaneers and Lions defensive lineman Pat O’Connor is hanging up his cleats at the age of 32. O’Connor announced his retirement Thursday in an Instagram post. “If you had told my younger self that I’d play this long, spend my entire career with j
NFL Texans sign Febechi Nwaiwu The Texans have signed fourth-round offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu to a four-year, $5.6MM contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports .The team now has all eight members of its 2026 draft class under contract. A native of the Lone Star State, Nwaiwu beg
NBA Heat re-sign Vladislav Goldin The Heat have re-signed center Vladislav Goldin to a new two-way contract, according to the official NBA transaction log. Goldin, 25, initially joined the Heat on a two-way deal last July after going undrafted out of Michigan. The Russian big man spent mo
BASKETBALL Paris Basketball signs Tyson Etienne Paris Basketball has signed free agent point guard Tyson Etienne. Etienne, 26, spent all of last season on a two-way contract with the Nets. He appeared in 24 NBA games in 2025/26, averaging 7.9 points and 1.7 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest, with sho
NHL St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5MM contract extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This move will secure the long-term future of the main chip in St. Louis’ trade that sent Jordan Kyrou to the Washington
MLB Cincinnati Reds sign Chase Burns to contract extension The Reds and breakout righty Chase Burns are in agreement on a seven-year, $105MM contract extension, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Vayner Sports client was already under control via arbitration through the 2031 season. The deal begins next seaso
MLB Mets designate Zack Short for assignment The Mets announced that infielder Marcus Semien has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow infielder Zack Short has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Semien’s return from the
NHL Ivan Prosvetov and Artem Grushnikov sign in KHL Two members of the Calgary Wranglers are headed back to Russia. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov has signed a one-year deal with Avangard Omsk, sparking a move back to the KHL after a brief return to the AHL. Prosvetov’s KHL rights were traded to Avangard to fac
NHL Coach Jussi Ahokas reportedly garnering pro interest Pro teams are beginning to turn their sights towards finding the next up-and-coming head coaches after the success of Martin St. Louis, Dan Muse, and Spencer Carbery. The latest name to pop up on team lists is reigning Memorial Cup winner Jussi Ahokas, wh
