MLB Bryse Wilson elects free agency Cubs right-hander Bryse Wison went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, but Wilson has the right to reject that assignment in favor of free agency.
MLB MLB Preview - Athletics vs Detroit Tigers The Athletics (41-50) are headed to Comerica Park on Thursday where they will attempt to defeat the Detroit Tigers (41-50). The pitchers expected to start will be Jack Perkins and Framber Valdez.
NHL Maple Leafs re-sign William Villeneuve The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has signed forward Ryan Tverberg and forward Jacob Quillan to one-year contracts, while defenceman William Villeneuve has signed a two-year contract.
MLB Padres select Luis Rengifo The Padres announced they've selected infielder Luis Rengifo onto the big league roster. He takes the place of Samad Taylor.
MLB MLB Preview - Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox The Boston Red Sox (41-48) are headed to Rate Field on Thursday where they will attempt to beat the Chicago White Sox (47-43). The pitchers taking the mound will be Patrick Sandoval and Anthony Kay.
NHL Montreal Canadiens sign Reilly Walsh The 6-foot, 185-pound blueliner returns to North America after a season in the KHL.
MLB Brandon Woodruff going for second opinion on shoulder injury Woodruff landed on the injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation -- an issue that has already caused the veteran righty to miss more than a month of action this year. However, his latest diagnosis is being described as a new injury, so there's
MLB MLB Preview - Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins (45-47) will compete against the Cleveland Guardians (47-45) at Target Field on Thursday. The starting pitchers are Gavin Williams and Mike Paredes.
NHL Canadiens hire Derek Lalonde as Assistant Coach Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has landed on the Montreal Canadiens coaching staff as an assistant.
MLB Mets to select Dan Hammer Hammer has split time this season between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse, logging a 2.16 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 38:21 K:BB across 33.1 combined innings. He will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.
MLB MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field is the location where the Tampa Bay Rays (53-36) will compete against the New York Yankees (50-41) on Thursday. The men taking the mound will be Elmer Rodriguez and Drew Rasmussen.
SOCCER Rafael Márquez named head coach of Mexican national team for 2030 World Cup The announcement, made by FMF commissioner Mikel Arriola, continues the project presented in August 2024, when Rafa Márquez joined as Javier Aguirre's assistant coach.
MLB Orioles outright Chadwick Tromp Tromp is sticking around as emergency organizational depth after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old backstop was designated for assignment last week after going 2-for-3 with an RBI in his lone start for the Orioles after being brought back
MLB MLB Preview - Kansas City Royals vs New York Mets Citi Field is the location where the New York Mets (38-54) will meet the Kansas City Royals (38-54) on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Royals at +120 while the Mets are coming in at -144. The total comes in at 9. The expected starting pitchers
SOCCER Mexico-England is most watched non-US English-language World Cup match in US history Kick-off may have been delayed to 2 a.m. local time on Monday, but it did not stop a record number of Brits from staying up to watch England‘s triumph in Mexico City.
MLB Justin Verlander to retire at end of season Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and former American League MVP, will retire after the 2026 season.
MLB MLB Preview - Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates (47-45) will play the Atlanta Braves (52-38) at PNC Park on Thursday. The starting pitchers are Bryce Elder and Mitch Keller.
NFL Steelers’ Kaleb Johnson on roster bubble A year after going in the third round of the draft, Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson is not guaranteed a roster spot.
GOD Game of the day - Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles (42-50) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (51-40) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday. The starting pitchers are David Peterson and Trevor Rogers.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - France vs Morocco In a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, tournament favourites France collide with African powerhouse Morocco in Boston, with both looking to reach the same stage of the 2026 edition.
GOTW UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 The octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for a blockbuster pay-per-view card.
TENNIS WTA Singles at Wimbledon - Gauff vs Muchova Coco Gauff faces season nemesis Karolina Muchova as both compete in their maiden Wimbledon semifinal
NBA Pacers waive Micah Potter The expectation originally was that the Pacers would pick up Potter's team option, but the team has had second thoughts after signing Larry Nance earlier Wednesday. Potter's absence from Indiana's frontcourt will leave Jay Huff and Nance to battle for the
NFL Von Miller reflects on 2025 FA decision Future Hall of Fame pass rusher Von Miller has spent a solid portion of his 15-year career playing for contenders. Miller won a Super Bowl apiece with the Broncos and Rams (he took home Super Bowl 50 MVP honors with Denver) before spending 2022-24 on good
MLB MLB Preview - Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers The Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants are not scheduled to play each other on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The two National League West rivals recently split a three-game series in Denver and will face off next in a four-game series at Oracle Park beg
NBA Nuggets waive Jonas Valanciunas The Denver Nuggets have waived Jonas Valanciunas, and the 34-year-old is expected to join the EuroLeague team Zalgiris Kaunas if he clears waivers. Despite being waived, Valanciunas will receive $2 million from the Nuggets.
NFL OL Brady Christensen receives medical clearance After waiting on the free-agent market for nearly four months, the longtime Carolina Panthers blocker wants to find the right opportunity for 2026. Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316395818.html#storyli
MLB MLB Preview - Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are scheduled to host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Petco Park for the third game of their four-game divisional series.
MLB Angels designate Donovan Walton for assignment Walton loses his spot on the Angels active roster with franchise cornerstone Mike Trout back from the injured list. The 32-year-old journeyman did a nice job for Los Angeles, hitting .319 (29-for-91) with three homers and 12 RBI in 97 plate appearances ov
NFL Rams unlikely to retain OLB Byron Young beyond 2026 Byron Young faces high expectations with the Rams for 2026, but it could very well be his last season in Los Angeles.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers The Texas Rangers are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Globe Life Field, looking to build on their 8-3 series-opening win.
MLB Will Benson accepts outright assignment with Reds The Reds announced that outfielder Will Benson has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment Triple-A Louisville.
NFL Steelers DL Dean Lowry on roster bubble Dean Lowry's comeback season may not come with the Steelers.
MLB MLB Preview - Kansas City Royals vs New York Mets The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Mets in the second game of their three-game interleague series at Citi Field on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following a wild, record-setting 16-12 series opener win by the Royals.
NBA Wizards to sign Khris Middleton Free agent veteran wing Khris Middleton agreed on a three-year, $17.6 million deal with the Washington Wizards via a sign-and-trade with Dallas on Tuesday.
NFL Dolphins S Zayne Anderson favorite for starting job The Dolphins will give career special teamer Zayne Anderson a legitimate shot to win a starting safety job.
MLB MLB Preview - Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday night behind a historic 3-home run, 10-RBI performance from Ryan O'Hearn.
NBA Pelicans re-sign center Hunter Dickinson on two-way deal Dickinson was also signed to a two-way deal with the Pelicans last season, during which he averaged 2.4 points in 8.4 minutes per game across just five regular-season appearances. He'll likely continue spending most of his time with the Pelicans' G League
NFL Commanders add Demetrius Washington to Front Office The Commanders have hired Demetrius Washington as a senior personnel executive, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
MLB MLB Preview - Athletics vs Detroit Tigers The Sacramento Athletics (41-49) are headed to Comerica Park on Wednesday where they will compete against the Detroit Tigers (40-50). The expected starting pitchers are Jeffrey Springs and Troy Melton.
COMBAT SPORTS Conor McGregor admits he lost his love for MMA during his long absence: 'I got lost' McGregor says he's rekindled his passion ahead of his hotly anticipated return at UFC 329
TENNIS Naomi Osaka laments sore feet and ‘getting old’ after Wimbledon quarterfinal loss The 28-year-old Osaka’s Wimbledon run and fashion show ended in a 7-6 (4), 6-4 loss to Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals of the grass-court Grand Slam.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles The Chicago Cubs (50-40) are en route to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the Baltimore Orioles (42-49). The men taking the mound are Colin Rea and Dean Kremer.
GOLF 2026 Scottish Open predictions A co-sanctioned event with the DP World Tour will see many of the best players from around the world gather together this week.
