Sports blog entries from across the web
⇧ Trending
Heading into this weekend's draft, it's a grand time to evaluate how rosters are shaping up as we head into the summer. We focus this look at Brian O’Connor’s Mississippi State squad.
I recall the first time that I lost a little faith in the loyalty of footballers like it was yesterday. It was January 2011 and as myself, my father and my brother returned to Dublin after our trip over to the previous day’s Wear/Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light, my phone flashed with the […]
After 27 straight days of action at the 2026 World Cup, there will be no matches on Wednesday, July 8. For nearly a month, the 2026 World Cup has been a daily habit for fans, with a match to follow every single day since the tournament’s opening in Mexico City. That uninterrupted run of soccer has now hit its first real gap. After 27 consecutive days of action, Wednesday, July 8 has no World Cup matches scheduled . Checking the day’s slate turns up nothing from the tournament, catching pl...
Now we’re really getting down to the nitty-gritty at the World Cup. With just eight teams left and the tension rising all the time. These are the games when tournaments are won and lost. When the going gets tough, the tough get going and all that. So far, with the possible exception of Germany going […]
The Astros unsuccessfully tried last offseason to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder. That remains one of the front office’s top priorities as they prepare for next month’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The GM also added the club would be open to adding a right-handed pitcher who could […]
A handful of injured Orioles relievers are going for second opinions. As reflected on the MLB.com injury tracker, left-hander Keegan Akin will meet Dr. Keith Meister for evaluation on his elbow next week. Closer Ryan Helsley is going for further testing on his own elbow injury this week. Right-hander Colin Selby will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache at […]
United have been hailed for taking a "strong stand" over rising midfielder prices, per a former star, who has exclusively told TEAMtalk the perfect replacement for Casemiro that INEOS should make a strong push to sign
Even a couple of weeks later, Alyssa Thomas’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark is forcing some uncomfortable conversations around the Fever guard. As coaches, players, and the WNBA came to Alyssa Thomas’s defense after social media harassment, it also started a conversation about the physicality Clark has had to deal with inside the paint. Broadcaster […] The post “Didn’t Ask for Any of This”: American Sports Broadcaster Calls Out WNBA Players & Coaches for Not Defending Caitlin Clark appeared...
Guerschonas Yabusele po dviejų sezonų NBA grįžta į Europą. Michaelas Scotto iš „HoopsHype“ skelbia, kad 30-metis puolėjas su Atėnų „ Panathinaikos “ sudarys trejų metų sutartį. Pranešama, kad prancūzas taps vienu brangiausių krepšininkų visoje Europoje. Po sėkmingo sugrįžimo į NBA 2024-2025 m. sezone su Filadelfijos „ 76ers “, praėjusią vasarą Yabusele sudarė dvejų metų ir 11,2 mln. JAV dolerių vertės sutartį su Niujorko „ Knicks “. Vi...
Caitlin Clark’s impact has been lauded across hemispheres, and Geno Auriemma decided to defuse it. Ever since Clark arrived in the league, her ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ has been synonymous with Michael Jordan’s impact in the NBA. She has been termed the revolutionary that the WNBA needed. However, Auriemma is not in agreement, as the UConn […] The post “Big Difference”: Geno Auriemma Confirms Caitlin Clark Is No Tiger Woods—and Explains Why It Matters appeared first on EssentiallySports .
This is going to be another one of those Chuck quirks that will annoy Ernie Johnson, right after cursing on air and the defamation of water. Apparently, Charles Barkley’s disdain for dressing up for formal events is so strong that he skipped the wedding of the decade! The star-studded nuptials of NFL superstar Travis Kelce […] The post “It Was Going to Be a Crap Show”: Charles Barkley Confirms He Declined Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s MSG Wedding Invitation appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
Full results for the July 7, 2026, episode of CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico live from Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre held the event “Martes de Arena Mexico” on July 7, 2026, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. The show aired on CMLL’s YouTube Channel on … The post CMLL Martes de Arena México Results (7/7/2026): Sky Team vs. Hechicero & Yutani, Blue Panther, Garra Negra, Hermanos Calavera, More appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW...
The Rams efforts have reached legendary proportions. The post Aaron Donald Gets Message From Fellow Rams Great After Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
Jonathan Kuminga has officially joined the NBA's pool of unrestricted free agents.
The Los Angeles Lakers can't sign Jonathan Kuminga without finding more money, and doing so will likely require a costly trade. The post Pricey Lakers Trade Pitch Clears Path to Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on HEAVY .
PHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner reached another milestone in her decorated WNBA career Tuesday night, surpassing 8,000 career points during the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup against the Chicago Sky. A free throw to seal the 8K deal for DB 🤝 https://t.co/AzAETo6BOP pic.twitter.com/pG7o75UO45 — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 8, 2026 Bonner entered the game needing seven more points […]
The Utah Jazz capped off a perfect 3-0 run through their home summer showcase with a dominant 103-69 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. It may not have been pretty, but the Jazz got the job done. Unlike the first two games, none of Utah’s draft […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the two greatest players in Milwaukee Bucks history, but which one is the all-time greater legend?
The Lakers may finally have a price in mind for Jonathan Kuminga. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, LA is considering a two-year, $20 million contract for the free-agent forward. Pulling off that type of deal, however, would require the Lakers to either clear additional cap space or complete a sign-and-trade with […] The post Lakers considering $20 million offer for Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
It has been a few days since the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and a bunch of future draft picks, and Jayson Tatum admitted he has yet to fully process the team’s decision to part ways with…
Folarin Balogun dominated headlines following his red card in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzogovina. FIFA decided to suspend it and allowed the Team USA soccer star to play against Belgium on Monday. However,…
Whatever momentum seemed to have been gained by the offensive outburst last night was immediately lost 24 hours later. We are right back in the same spot we were in when we got here yesterday. Really a frustrating night for a team that was hoping to turn a corner after last night and get some […]
The Golden State Warriors have quickly gone from betting favorites to almost an afterthought in the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes. The post Warriors Get Bad News in LeBron James Free Agency Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY .
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that they had signed Sandro Mamukelashvili.The former Seton Hall star is coming off a year where he had averages of 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range in 80 games for the Toronto Raptors.The […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Officially Sign 5-Year NBA Player appeared first on HEAVY .
LeBron James’ impending decision may ultimately shape more than the final chapter of his playing career. At 41, every destination carries a different legacy. And critics view every move through the lens of history rather than basketball alone. While much of the NBA world treated his free agency as a race between contenders, Charles Barkley […] The post “He’s Chasing This Imaginary Michael Jordan Ghost”: Charles Barkley Urges LeBron James to Avoid 76ers and Warriors appeared first on Essentia...
Sometimes life throws surprises, and no one knows it better than Jaylen Brown. After the Boston Celtics traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers, Brown revealed that he has a fairly close connection to New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown. “What’s crazy is that we’re cousins,” Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown said on NBC10 Boston. […] The post “We’re Cousins”: Jaylen Brown Discovers Unexpected Family Connection to Patriots’ A.J. Brown After 76ers Trade appeared first on Essentially...