Former England star Wayne Rooney is questioning FIFA after suspending Folarin Balogun’s USMNT red card at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA’s involvement in the Balogun situation is causing significant issues as the World Cup Round of 16 continues. The USMNT…
I think it's important we set some axioms for discussion of Anaheim's Leo Carlsson signing an offer sheet with Philadelphia , because it helps a superficially mindblowing contract feel something closer to logical—both in that the Flyers were wise to offer it, and in that the Ducks would be fools not to match it. The first thing to be agreed upon is that Carlsson is very, very good: 21 years old, putting up better numbers every year, 67 points in his third season. Whether you think he's neared ...
Following his 12th round stoppage over the weekend, Abdullah Mason shared some of his immediate reaction to what transpired, how he’s feeling, and where he’s looking to go from here now that he’s successfully retained his WBO title. Here’s some of what he had to say below. Mason on if he thought the fight was […]
Rogers Communications has reached an agreement with Kilmer Sports to buy the remaining 25% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the NHL’s Maple Leafs, NBA’s Raptors and MLS’ Toronto FC. Rogers is paying CAD $4.35 billion ($3.06 billion based on current exchange rates). The transaction, which is expected to close in the […]
It very much appears that the Bahrain Grand Prix will still be held during the 2026 season, even though this is currently being denied through official channels. However, Formula 1 teams are strongly anticipating an announcement within the next two weeks for a Grand Prix on the first weekend of Octo...
Byron Scott came up with an interesting starting five.
Kawhi Leonard‘s return to the Raptors isn’t official yet, but he’s already making preparations for his next contract. Sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania that Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports to handle extension negotiations, which are expected to start within the next few days. Charania notes that Gaines has served as Leonard’s business […]
With Steelers training camp just around the corner, we turn our focus to the roster and the battles ahead of us over the summer. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will take a closer look at some of the roster battles that we expect to see unfold over the course of training camp as […]
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Calgary Flames, folks. They’ve added Simon Nemec, Maxim Tsyplakov and Jake Middleton via trades, and nine players in the draft, and said goodbye to Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta. With the Flames only having a bit of restricted free agent business to attend to, let’s catch up…
It feels like the Vancouver Canucks have done the bulk of their heavy offseason lifting. And, as expected, it really wasn’t all that heavy. Oh, there may be a signing or two still to come and it’s always possible trade winds will blow. But as the roster building slows down for the remainder of summer,…
Naomi Osaka took down top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sabalenka is a four-time major champion (Australian Open and US Open twice each), but she’s never won the Wimbledon singles title, and it’s the only major that she hasn’t even reached the final of. After the loss, a…
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The 2026 NFL season is inching closer, and if you're set to take part in a rookie draft soon, you have come to the right place. Nail all of your rookie picks with our freshly updated 2026 dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings below. The 2026 class isn't the flashiest on paper, but there are sure to be […]
James Harden is a barrier to signing LeBron James, so trading him to the Miami Heat for Andrew Wiggins would unlock a championship future for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kingston Flemings impressed in his Summer League debut despite the Hawks' loss. His all-around performance showed exactly why Atlanta drafted him.
Believe it or not, the Dallas Cowboys have put more into their current roster than any of their NFC East rivals.
Don't slam the door just yet on Chicago acquiring the Denver Nuggets emerging 3-and-D swingman.
What should we expect from Jalen Duren's restricted free agency?
If the Timberwolves can't land LeBron James, signing Rui Hachimura would make a lot of sense.
The Las Vegas Raiders were recently matched with free agent RB Antonio Gibson, who could help fill a hidden void during the 2026 NFL season.
After trading away their entire leadership group at the trade deadline, the leadership responsibilities fall onto the new, young core. A few players have emerge
In the immediate aftermath of Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks and Mike Boynton’s subsequent hiring as interim head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball team, questions began to swirl about whether Michigan’s roster would be affected. As is typical when a new coach is hired, a 15-day transfer portal opens up for players […]
As some colleges merge to better handle a new higher education landscape with fewer students—and thus diminished tuition, dorm and meal plan revenue—along with less federal money for research, greater restrictions on international student visas and more restrictive federal student loan caps, the athletics implications could prove confounding and litigious. Enter: a new lawsuit brought […]
Dustin Poirier says he still hasn’t seen the viral video of his arrest at the Atlanta Airport, but he knows through piecing things together he was completely in the wrong. The former UFC interim lightweight champ was arrested for public drunkenness on Father’s Day, but days later, body cam footage was released that saw Poirier […]
Pitching is the currency of baseball, and if you’re drafting, college pitchers tend to be a safer bet than high school pitchers. The Royals have had some recent success drafting college arms like Brady Singer, Kris Bubic, Daniel Lynch IV, and in the later rounds, Noah Cameron. If the Royals are looking for a college […]