NFL LA Rams sign Ty Simpson Ty Simpson has signed his rookie contract, concluding the team’s rookie class signings and closing the book on the entire 2026 NFL Draft class. Per Rapoport, the backup passer’s four-year deal is fully guaranteed for $25.4MM with a $14.94MM signing bonus.
NFL Bengals place BJ Hill on PUP list The Bengals announced that they have placed defensive tackle B.J. Hill on the active/physically unable to perform list. The team also put tight end Josh Kattus on the active/non-football injury list. The Bengals did not provide a reason for Hill’s PUP
MLB Athletics sign Dallas Keuchel The A’s have signed left-hander Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal. Keuchel will pitch for the Athletics’ Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas as the 38-year-old looks to resurrect his career. It has been close to a year since Keuchel last pitched in a pro
MLB Cardinals sign Peter Strzelecki The Cardinals have signed right-hander Peter Strzelecki to a minors contract, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports. The signing comes just a few days after Strzelecki opted out of another minor league deal with the Brewers. The 31-year-old posted a 3.
NFL Cowboys ‘had high interest’ in QB Brendan Sorsby No strangers to drama, the Cowboys were able to avoid some undue drama this offseason when the NFL opted not to hold a supplementary draft for former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Dallas “had high interest” in the
MLB MLB Preview - Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers The Texas Rangers (52-51) take on the Seattle Mariners (51-53), who will be attempting to snap a three-game losing skid, Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET, at Globe Life Field.
NBA Caldwell-Pope to sign with Sixers after Grizzlies buyout Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly negotiating buyout with Grizzlies, intends to reunite with LeBron James on Sixers
MLB Drew Pomeranz elects free agency Pomeranz cleared waivers after being booted from the Cubs' 40-man roster. The veteran southpaw has the ability to elect free agency, though it's unclear what his intentions are. Pomeranz holds a 5.59 ERA and 17:16 K:BB over 29 innings this season in the m
MLB MLB Preview - Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals (52-51) take on the Cincinnati Reds (48-54), who will be attempting to extend a three-game winning run, Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET, at Busch Stadium.
HOCKEY Hunter Shepard signs in KHL The last two seasons have been tough for goaltender Hunter Shepard, who has gone from an elite AHL starter to more of a depth piece. Now, he has decided to try his hand overseas as Barys Astana of the KHL recently announced that they’ve signed him to a o
MLB Max Meyer shut down from throwing After being placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Meyer will not throw for another two weeks and will be evaluated after that period is over. The 27-year-old is eligible for activation Aug. 4 but will most likely log an extended absence before he retu
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets On Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers (66-38) face Juan Soto and the New York Mets (43-61) at Citi Field.
NBA Thunder sign Nuggets RFA Spencer Jones to offer sheet Restricted free agent forward Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12MM offer sheet with the Thunder. The Nuggets will now have 48 hours to decide whether to match it.
NFL Patriots sign 2nd-round OLB Gaba Jacas Second-round pick Gaba Jacas has agreed to his rookie deal, completing the Patriots' 2026 draft class signings.
MLB MLB Preview - Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays (60-43) play the Cleveland Guardians (54-51), who will be attempting to snap a three-game losing streak, Saturday at 6:10 p.m. ET, at Tropicana Field.
MLB Twins release Orlando Arcia Minnesota parted ways with Arcia after Triple-A St. Paul reinstated shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper (hand) from the 7-day injured list in a corresponding move. Arcia was outrighted to Triple-A on June 18 after he had produced a .271/.300/.354 slash li
CYCLING Tour de France 2026: Stage 21 preview Stage 21 has been shortened in order to redirect safety resources to help combat wildfires. It will now start in Paris from the finish line with an extra lap of the Champs Élysées.
MLB MLB Preview - San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins At loanDepot park on Saturday, the San Diego Padres play the Miami Marlins (10 consecutive defeats) at 4:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Giants’ Trevor McDonald diagnosed with UCL sprain Giants starter Trevor McDonald has been diagnosed with a moderate UCL sprain in his elbow, manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Friday (link via Adrian Garro of MLB.com). He’ll go for a second opinion this weekend to determine a treatment plan.
NFL Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper’s arraignment date set Jonathon Cooper was arrested twice in late June in connection to an incident involving his ex-girlfriend. The first arrest produced charges for Cooper and his then-girlfriend, while the second brought four new charges — including one felony charge — again
MLB MLB Preview - Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox The Toronto Blue Jays (47-57) will visit the Boston Red Sox (53-49), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Rangers, Anthony Veneziano agree to Minor League deal Veneziano had been pitching in the Korea Baseball Organization, where he posted a 6.10 ERA in 16 starts for the SSG Landers. The lefty will give Texas some experienced depth at Triple-A Round Rock.
NFL Seahawks bring back TE Nick Vannett Nick Vannett, who started his NFL career in Seattle, is back with the Seahawks, having signed ahead of the start of training camp.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs San Francisco Giants On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (41-63) are visiting the San Francisco Giants (43-60), at 4:05 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.
MLB Braves designate Elieser Hernandez for assignment That Atlanta Braves continue their season-long bullpen shuffling by designating last night’s winning pitcher Elieser Hernández for assignment and recalling Connor Thomas ahead of tonight’s match-up against the Baltimore Orioles.
NFL Ravens sign WR Chris Moore after crowded workout In search of some camp bodies with veteran special teams potential, the Ravens hosted a workout with seven players today. Only one of those players landed a contract from the tryout as veteran wideout Chris Moore will reunite with the team that drafted hi
MLB MLB Preview - Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers On Saturday, Kevin McGonigle and the Detroit Tigers (50-54) play Carter Jensen and the Kansas City Royals (43-62), with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park.
GOD Game of the day - Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates In the second game of a three-game set at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-51) play the Chicago Cubs (58-45), Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET.
GOTW PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Musaev The PFL is in the nation's capital city this week with the vacant welterweight title on the line at the top of the lineup.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (UFC Fight Night 282) takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov in the main event, stepping i
MLB Giants release Eric Haase Haase was designated for assignment by San Francisco on Friday, and he will now either be claimed by a new team or become a free agent. The 33-year-old has produced a .162 average with four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored over 74 at-bats in 29 c
GOLF ‘Two holes and I’m there for the Claret Jug’: DeChambeau says two-shot penalty cost him Open Golfer punished for flattening grass around shot.
NHL Islanders sign Alex Jefferies to one-year extension The deal will pay Jeffries $850,000 in the NHL or $100,000 in the AHL, with a $130,000 guarantee, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
MLB Mariners fire Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes In an attempt to spark one of baseball’s worst lineups, the Mariners on Thursday announced the firing of assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes.
BASKETBALL Tyrese Martin signs with Barcelona FC Barcelona officially announced the signing of American guard Tyrese Martin, who spent the past four seasons moving between the NBA and the G League.
NHL Red Wings have expressed interest in Eeli Tolvanen There’s no doubt that the Detroit Red Wings have the most question marks heading into the 2026-27 season. They are searching for a new General Manager, have an ongoing trade request from their captain, Dylan Larkin, a looming extension negotiation with Al
MLB Red Sox have interest in Zach Neto The Red Sox are interested in Angels shortstop Zach Neto, report Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. They report that Boston also checked in with the Angels about Neto last offseason, though those preliminary conversations didn’t progress to th
NHL Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year deal The Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a 3-year, $13.875 million contract that carries a $4.625 million AAV.
NFL 49ers, Dolphins to work out QB Jack Plummer Plummer played at Purdue from 2018-21, California in 2022 and Louisville in 2023, where he earned All-ACC honors. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the Carolina Panthers and spent his rookie season split between the practice squad and active r
MLB A’s, Jonathan Ornelas agree to Minor League deal Ornelas opted out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees on July 16, and he has now found a new home. The 26-year-old posted a .299 average with nine home runs, 39 RBI, 41 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 75 contests with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes
SOCCER Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has tested positive for cocaine Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said Friday.
BASKETBALL David Roddy signs with Hapoel Jerusalem NBA free agent forward David Roddy has signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, according to a press release put out by the Israeli club.
MLB Mariners willing to trade Emerson Hancock The Mariners have a rotation surplus and can use that to their advantage.
NFL DeAndre Hopkins working with Patriots’ coaching staff Former Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is working for the New England Patriots, but not as a player.
SOCCER Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri to have back surgery after winning the World Cup Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Friday.
NFL Brewers designate Braden Shewmake for assignment Milwaukee Brewers infielder David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a left hamstring strain. The Brewers announced the move before their Friday game with the Colorado Rockies. They also designated infielder Braden She
NHL Panthers sign Akira Schmid to two-year deal Schmid, 26, appeared in 34 games with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2025-26, producing a 16-10-6 record.
NFL LeBron James to sign with Sixers LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia, the four-time MVP has agreed to sign with the Sixers on a two-year, minimum-salary deal that will include a second-year player option.
MLB Danny Jansen mulling elbow surgery Jansen, who was placed on the 10-day injured list in early June, has twice attempted to resume a throwing program but lingering pain has put a pause on his rehab. With Jansen out of action, Texas is relying on a combination of Kyle Higashioka and Elias Di
