Celebrini signs 5 Year $94M

This kid is unbelievable. I read that he offered the San Jose Sharks organization the opportunity to pay him less so they could spread the wealth and make the team more competitive by bringing in other players that would make them compete now.

The San Jose Sharks signed star forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension with an $18.8-million cap hit, the team announced Wednesday.

Celebrini has one year left on his entry-level contract. The new pact kicks in during the 2027-28 campaign.

He's set to become the highest-paid player in the NHL, passing Leo Carlsson, who signed for five years at $18 million earlier in July after the Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet.

Ohtani out with knee soreness

One of the best baseball players to have ever played the game had come up lame…. Injured with soreness in his left knee. I would bet the Dodgers will be looking for something before the trade deadline.

Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night because of lingering soreness in his left knee that is keeping him off the mound.

The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team's decision to rest him. Ohtani told the training staff of renewed soreness after Wednesday night's 4-2 win.

Deebo Samuel signs with 49ers

What do we all think about this move? Samuel heading back to the 49ers on a year? Well, it happened…. free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel is heading back to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.

Samuel spent the 2025 campaign with the Washington Commanders after the 49ers traded him away last offseason to clear salary, netting San Francisco just a fifth-round pick in the deal.

In Washington, Samuel posted 727 receiving yards and five touchdowns while also running for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Trey Mullinax suspended from PGA

Suspended six months! Yikes!!!

Trey Mullinax has received a six-month suspension for violating the PGA Tour's anti-doping policy after testing positive for a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Mullinax said in a statement provided Wednesday by the PGA Tour he used a medication to treat a condition he was diagnosed with while in college without seeking approval under the policy.

Blue Jays Sell or Buy?

Kevin Gausman doesn’t want to go anywhere! This is the message he’s throwing to the universe leading up to the August 3rd deadline. So, tell me…. what’s happening with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. World Series Game 7 finalists to dead last in the AL East?!

I understand the team has had a magnitude of injuries. Starting pitchers, bullpen and several starters such as Kirk and Barger. It hasn’t been easy this season especially when Vladdy has done very little. Is it true that he still has not hit a home run at Rogers Centre this season??? Yikes!

Do the Blue Jays become buyers or sellers in the next coming days leading up to the deadline? I’m not sure but what I do know, they better make a run in August to give the fans something to feel good about when they don’t make the postseason. At least contend and make it somewhat exciting.

Jake Paul in the NFL?

Someone please explain this to me.... why on earth would Jake Paul express interest in pursuing the NFL?

Professional football requires years of specialized development. Players spend their youth mastering complex offensive and defensive systems before competing at the collegiate level, where NFL scouts evaluate thousands of prospects every season. Even for exceptional athletes, breaking into the NFL without recent football experience is extraordinarily difficult. Jake Paul thinks this will be easy. What?

To have success in the NFL depends on much more than physical fitness. Players must quickly process defensive formations, execute precise assignments, understand complex playbooks, and react instantly to changing situations during live competition. These skills are developed through years of practice and game experience. Jake Paul simply doesn't have these skills.... at least, not yet.

He legit thinks he's fast than most, has better hands than most and can play the game better than most NFL athletes. Come on, this guy has fallen from the nutty tree and hit several branches on the way down. Has Jake Paul lost his mind?

Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open

Jackson Koivun felt the nerves but never flinched, securing his first PGA Tour win in the face of a strong finish by the world’s top-ranked player and clear fan favourite in Scottie Scheffler.

Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes Sunday in only his third start as a professional, holding off Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 25-under 259 total.

Perez passes Brett for franchise home runs

Salvador Perez is now the greatest power hitter in Kansas City Royals history.

The longtime Royals catcher slugged his 318th career homer Saturday to pass Hall of Famer and fellow franchise icon George Brett for the most in Royals history.

Juan Soto will undergo MRI

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning with left calf soreness.

Jorge Polanco pinch hit for the five-time All-Star, who's been playing through a calf injury.

Soto started Friday's contest as the designated hitter and drew two walks before exiting.

Following the Mets' 4-2 loss, manager Andy Green said Soto would get imaging done on his calf on Saturday.

Kyle Shanahan recovering from car accident

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car accident last week, the team announced Saturday.

Shanahan will participate in team activities during training camp on a limited basis.

The 46-year-old suffered a concussion, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a broken nose, and needed over 40 stitches in his face.

Shanahan reportedly collided with an SUV near his home in northern California. He was taken to a local hospital before being released. The other driver wasn't injured, according to Palo Alto lieutenant Nicholas Martinez.

Barger season ending elbow surgery

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, manager John Schneider said Friday.

Schneider added the team still doesn't know whether Barger will undergo Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure.

"It's tough to lose the whole year of at-bats, reps, and performance. We were counting on him to be a big part of our team. You can see how much we miss him, for sure," Schneider said

Tony Romo arrested

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests after getting stopped while driving south on Interstate 43 on Thursday. Sheriff’s officials said Romo was taken into custody, booked and released.

LeBron James joins the 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers and free-agent superstar LeBron James have agreed to a two-year, $8-million deal. The contract includes a player option. James joins the 76ers after the 22-time All-Star informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he wouldn't return for the 2026-27 campaign and would instead explore free agency.

In a series of social media posts made Friday, James explained that he believes he can help transform Philadelphia into a championship team. He also said this will be his "last decision."

Jake Paul looking to the NFL next

Jake Paul's next sports venture could take him to the NFL.

The boxing star claimed that multiple NFL teams have shown interest in having him on the roster.

"I have a couple of teams and coaches that I've already talked to that are interested in bringing me onto the team,"

Kane reunited with Blackhawks 2 Years

The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with veteran forward Patrick Kane on a two-year deal carrying an average annual value of $8 million, the team announced Thursday. The contract includes a full no-movement clause.

Kane was an unrestricted free agent after spending three years with the Detroit Red Wings. He signed one-year deals for each season, and his highest annual cap hit in Hockeytown was $4 million.

The Kawhi saga continues

When the details of an unusual arrangement between a now-defunct sponsor of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard were first revealed by journalist Pablo Torre almost a year ago, it seemed likely that the NBA would wrap up its investigation into potential salary-cap circumvention quickly.

The Clippers, after all, were hosting All-Star Weekend in February. Surely commissioner Adam Silver wouldn't want the specter of a possible cheating scandal involving one of the league's best players hanging over the festivities?

Not only was Silver apparently fine with that, he was also OK with the investigation continuing throughout the regular season and into the playoffs, which might have gotten terribly awkward had the Clippers gone deep.

Max Fried returns to the lineup

Max Fried allowed one hit over five innings in his return from a two-month layoff, Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe drove in runs on consecutive pitches in the seventh and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.

Online harassment with WNBA players

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online harassment during a virtual meeting with the players' union executive committee and the union's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

The call Tuesday night came at the union's request.

Players have been sharing threats and harassment they’ve received on social media over the last few weeks. Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces posted a message from a man that included a racial slur. The man was tracked down and fired from his job at Hilton Grand Vacations.

Orioles snap Red Sox 15 game winning streak

The Boston Red Sox had their 15-game winning streak snapped when the Baltimore Orioles handed them a 5-1 loss in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader at Fenway Park.

Boston's run tied a franchise record for consecutive wins, a milestone that had stood untouched since 1946. The Red Sox matched the 80-year-old mark with a victory earlier Wednesday.

Ramirez returns to the lineup

The Cleveland Guardians activated star third baseman José Ramírez from the 10-day injured list, the club announced Wednesday.

Ramírez had been out since June 14 after undergoing hand surgery for a broken hamate bone.

The Guardians went 15-15 without the seven-time All-Star. The team is tied with the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central lead entering play Wednesday.

Dallas Stars sign Jason Robertson 1 Year $12M

The Dallas Stars signed forward Jason Robertson to a one-year contract worth $12 million, the team announced Tuesday.

Robertson, previously a restricted free agent, was set to have a salary arbitration hearing Saturday.

The 27-year-old is now set to become an unrestricted free agent in July 2027 and is eligible to sign a contract extension beginning Jan. 1. He's coming off a four-year pact that carried a $7.75-million cap hit and was tied to a $9.3-million qualifying offer.

Spain wins World Cup

Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.

Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes.

A star-studded crowd of 80,663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory.

Red Sox win 13th straight

Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Sunday for their 13th win in a row.

The streak is tied for the second-best in franchise history with a 13-game run in July 1948. The franchise’s longest was 15 games in June 1946.

Barkley family okay after burglary attempt

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his family were unharmed following an attempted burglary at their home early Saturday morning, according to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department.

Police said officers were dispatched to Barkley's house at 5 a.m., but the suspects had fled before they arrived. At least one suspect entered the home.

Ryan Fox wins the British Open

Ryan Fox captured his first major championship in epic fashion Sunday, birdieing the difficult 18th at Royal Birkdale to claim the Open Championship by one shot over Cameron Young.

Young began his round seven shots off Sam Burns' lead, but blitzed the course early with a 6-under 64 to post 9-under for the championship. He then watched from the clubhouse for over two hours as the contenders faltered one-by-one leaving just Fox as his threat.

The New Zealander made a clutch birdie on No. 16 to match Young at the top, and stuffed his approach on the last hole to 11 feet to set up the winning putt.

Blackhawks sign Bedard to 5 years

The Chicago Blackhawks signed star forward Connor Bedard to a five-year contract worth $15 million per season, the team announced Saturday.

Bedard became a restricted free agent upon the expiration of his entry-level contract. The 21-year-old notched 75 points in 69 games last season but missed time due to a shoulder injury. Bedard is scheduled to miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign due to an ailment on his other shoulder.

Flyers sign Drysdale to 4 years

The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed restricted free-agent defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $6.5 million, the team announced Friday.

Drysdale was set to have an arbitration hearing Monday.

The contract makes him Philadelphia's highest-paid defenseman and fourth-highest-paid player overall for the 2026-27 season.

Red Sox 11 game winning streak

Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.

The streak is the longest for the Red Sox since Sept. 15-25, 2016, and Boston (48-48) moved to .500 for the first time since its second game of the season.

Connor McMichael signs 6 years with Blues

The St. Louis Blues locked up forward Connor McMichael with a six-year deal carrying an average annual value of $6.75 million, the team announced Thursday.

McMichael, a restricted free agent, was set to have an arbitration hearing July 25.

Chase Burns signs 7 years with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and All-Star right-hander Chase Burns agreed to a seven-year, $105-million contract extension, sources told Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

Burns' deal runs from 2027 through 2033 and includes no options or deferrals, reports Morosi.

The extension's guaranteed money also reportedly ties Homer Bailey for the largest amount ever given to a Reds pitcher and sets a record for any MLB hurler with less than four years of MLB service time.

Trevor Zegras signs 4 years with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers and forward Trevor Zegras have agreed to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Zegras, 25, was a restricted free agent and was ineligible from receiving an offer sheet after filing for arbitration earlier this offseason.

He scored a career-high 26 goals and added 41 assists over 81 games this past season.

Argentina rallies late to knock out England

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.

England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead 10 minutes after half-time in the semi-final in front of 68,239 fans in Atlanta.

Yzerman transitioning to Senior Advisor role

The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that Steve Yzerman will no longer serve as the team's general manager and executive vice president, transitioning instead to a senior adviser role to CEO Chris Ilitch.

Bellinger named All Star Game MVP

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was named the Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP after the American League's 4-0 win in the 96th Midsummer Classic.

Bellinger drove in the game-winning run Tuesday with a two-RBI single in the top of the first inning off of Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez.

Celebrini will be NHL 27 EA Sports cover

San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini is the cover athlete for NHL 27, EA Sports announced Tuesday.

The 20-year-old is the youngest player ever to be a cover athlete for the popular video game franchise.

Walker wins HR derby

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went on an epic heater with his back to the wall to stun hometown hero Kyle Schwarber and win the 2026 Home Run Derby.

Walker appeared to be finished when he sat at eight homers with one swing left, three back of Schwarber. That's when he took off, crushing homers on each of his final four swings to take the title with a 12-11 win in the finals.

Tom Kim fires 64 to win Scottish Open

Tom Kim played bogey-free during a tight race to the finish Sunday and closed with a 6-under 64 for a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open, his first PGA Tour title since the fall of 2023.

It was the latest and best sign the 24-year-old Kim had his game on track after spending all season outside the top 100 in the world. He finished third in the U.S. Open, and then outlasted a strong field and a marathon day at The Renaissance Club.

Kim, who reached as high as No. 11 in the world at age 21 when he won in Las Vegas nearly three years ago, delivered the clinching blow with a shot from 203 yards to 6 feet on the par-4 16th, giving him a two-shot lead.

Cease will start for AL All Stars

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease was named the American League's starting pitcher for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

This will be Cease's first appearance in an All-Star Game. He is also the first Blue Jays pitcher to start the Midsummer Classic since Roy Halladay in 2009.

Sanchez will start for NL All Stars

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

"He deserves it. He's the hometown ball player. The city of Philly will enjoy watching, support him," NL manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday, according to Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times.

Sánchez owns an 11-4 record with a 2.62 ERA and 10.2 K/9 in 20 starts this season. He's also second in the majors in innings pitched (127 1/3), boasts the fourth-lowest walks-per-nine, and leads all of baseball in ground-ball percentage.

McGregor injures knee in UFC fight

Conor McGregor shut down speculation that he had a pre-existing injury going into his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway.

The former two-division champion injured his right knee in his long-awaited comeback bout Saturday night in Las Vegas, leading to a 69-second TKO defeat. In his first public comments since the fight, McGregor wrote on X that the injury caught him off guard and that he is extremely disappointed.

Roch Cholowsky 1st overall pick

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA star shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday.

Cholowsky enters the White Sox system after leading the Bruins to the nation's top seed this past NCAA season.

Adebayo & Herro fight

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas on Friday that resulted in the center striking Herro.

The fight took place at a practice court and stemmed from Herro's recent social media critique of the Heat big man.

Herro was working with the AAU team he runs when Adebayo walked into the gym they were practicing in. After Herro apparently said something to his ex-teammate, Adebayo walked over to Herro and punched him.

Spurs sign Wembanyama to 5 years

The San Antonio Spurs signed All-Star center Victor Wembanyama to a five-year, $252-million extension.

Wembanyama agreed to a 25% maximum contract instead of the 30% supermax he was eligible for in order to give the team more financial flexibility

Kawhi Leonard trade officially on hold

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.

It does not necessarily mean that the trade is off. The Raptors said they still want Leonard, and the Clippers, in a statement sent to multiple outlets including The Associated Press, again insisted that they are not guilty of any wrongdoing related to an endorsement contract between Leonard and a now-bankrupt California-based digital bank that touted itself as environmentally friendly.

Harper will participate in home run derby

Bryce Harper will take part in Monday's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

"Derby at home? Sure, why not?" Harper wrote Thursday on Instagram.

It will be Harper's first Home Run Derby since he won the competition in 2018 as a member of the Washington Nationals. He also participated in 2013, finishing as the runner-up.

France advances to semifinals at World Cup

France continues to dominate at the 2026 World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored second-half goals just six minutes apart as France beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the competition for the third consecutive World Cup.

Mbappe, who missed a penalty in the first half before eventually breaking the deadlock in the 60th minute, now has 20 career World Cup goals. He's tied with Lionel Messi on eight tallies at this summer's event.

Judge will have injured rib tested

Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.

Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT scan, an MRI and a meeting with a specialist.

Bedard out 4 months with shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard will miss about four months after undergoing left shoulder surgery Wednesday, the team announced.

Bedard was injured during an on-ice training session last Thursday.

Justin Verlander will retire after 2026 season

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will hang up his cleats at the end of the season.

"Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come," Verlander wrote in a statement. "While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last. ... It's time for the next chapter."

The 43-year-old was also named to the American League All-Star team as a Legend Pick by commissioner Rob Manfred. The hurler will finish his career as a 10-time All-Star.

Dylan Cease loses no hitter in 9th inning

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease lost his bid for a second career no-hitter in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Cease had thrown eight no-hit innings at Oracle Park before allowing a leadoff single to Heliot Ramos on his career-high 118th pitch to start the ninth. He was then lifted to a standing ovation.