Novak Djokovic’s knee, which had been recently repaired through surgery, didn’t seem to affect his performance as he reached his first Summer Olympics singles final. He beat Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2 on Friday night.…
For NFL kickers, the new kickoff rules mean letting go of old habits but also gaining new opportunities
New Orleans Saints special teams coach Darren Rizzi said he felt like a real estate agent during the early days of training camp, telling kickers to forget their old, deep-ball habits and instead focus on…
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense now face a new challenge: keeping pace with a defense that has moved up in the rankings
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are known for having a strong offense, but this year’s training camp offers a chance for them to improve even more. Mahomes now faces a defense that was…
Bailey Zappe has shifted from being the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots to now fighting for a spot on the roster
Bailey Zappe, who started games for the Patriots over the last two seasons, is now somewhat overlooked at this year’s training camp. He made six starts for New England in 2023 and two as a…
Moses is back, and the New York Jets have their full starting five offensive linemen on the field together for the first time in camp
Morgan Moses returned to practice on Friday, and he couldn’t help but celebrate with a bit of dancing. The veteran right tackle joined the New York Jets’ practice for the first time this training camp,…
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is determined to become the top player in the NFL
With Aaron Donald retiring after last season, the debate about the NFL’s top defensive tackle is largely between Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs and Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants. Giants players…
Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is catching the eye of the San Francisco 49ers early in training camp
When the San Francisco 49ers chose receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 31st pick in April, it seemed like a nice extra addition rather than something they urgently needed. However, with Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing contract situation,…
The Chicago Bears have everything needed to become a successful team, beginning with Caleb Williams
Bears fans, standing and waving signs in the front row behind Chicago’s sideline, were asking Caleb Williams to sign their mini-helmets before the Hall of Fame game. “Please, Caleb. Please.” Fans in navy, orange, and…
Baltimore’s offensive line is unsettled after the Baltimore Ravens lost three starters during the offseason
Patrick Mekari’s ability to play multiple positions could be very useful for the Baltimore Ravens this season. He has proven he can play both tackle and guard, and the Ravens are uncertain about both of…
Jerry Jones says that CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys are still in touch during the holdout
The Dallas Cowboys are still in touch with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is not participating in training camp while trying to secure a new contract, said owner Jerry Jones on Friday. “I wouldn’t comment…
The Jazz Age kicks off at Yankee Stadium with Chisholm proudly displaying a short porch reference on his chest
The Jazz Age kicked off at Yankee Stadium on Friday with a touch of style. Jazz Chisholm Jr. got ready for his first game with the Yankees wearing a T-shirt that had “314” on it,…
Baltimore Orioles prospect Coby Mayo has been called up from the minors to make his MLB debut against the Cleveland Guardians
Coby Mayo, a top baseball prospect, was called up by the Baltimore Orioles on Friday to make his major league debut against the Cleveland Guardians. Mayo had a strong season with Triple-A Norfolk, hitting .301…
Gerrit Cole intends to return to the New York Yankees’ rotation on Sunday after missing his previous start
Gerrit Cole is set to return on Sunday for the Yankees’ final game against Toronto after missing a start due to body fatigue. The AL Cy Young Award winner practiced pitching on Friday before the…
Bethancourt and Busch hit home runs during a five-run second inning, helping the Chicago Cubs defeat Fedde and the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3
Christian Bethancourt and Michael Busch hit home runs in a five-run second inning, helping the Cubs beat the Cardinals 6-3 and spoil Erick Fedde’s debut for St. Louis on Friday. This win extended the Cubs’…
The Texas Rangers have placed Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue
Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of right shoulder fatigue. Texas manager Bruce Bochy doesn’t think Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and the active career strikeout leader,…
Marte, Pederson, and newcomer Bell hit consecutive home runs in the first inning for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
Ketel Marte, Joc Pederson, and new player Josh Bell all hit home runs in the first inning for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Corbin Carroll gave Arizona the lead after…
Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez makes progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, with no return timeline set
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez has begun running as part of his recovery from a high-ankle sprain, but the team still doesn’t know when he might return to the lineup. General manager Justin Hollander mentioned…
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed Richie Palacios on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Richie Palacios was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a sprained right knee. Palacios left Wednesday’s game against Miami after hurting his knee when he slid head-first…
Some fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium chanted “U-S-A!” during “O Canada” before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays
A group of fans in the right field bleachers at Yankee Stadium chanted “U-S-A! U-S-A!” while “O Canada” was being played on Friday night before the game between New York and the Toronto Blue Jays.…
Salvador Perez hits a home run and a double as the Kansas City Royals defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-2
Salvador Perez had three hits, including a home run, and the Kansas City Royals won their fifth game in a row by beating Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Friday night. Cole Ragans…
Marcell Ozuna and Orlando Arcia lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins, marking their 6th win in the last 7 games
Marcell Ozuna hit a tie-breaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Braves came back to win 5-3 against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. The Braves, leading the NL wild-card race, have won…
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has pitched a no-hitter through 8 innings against the Cincinnati Reds
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has kept the Cincinnati Reds hitless through eight innings on Friday night. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner struck out 10 Reds batters and walked three, helping the…
Contreras blasts a 439-foot home run, and Perkins delivers a go-ahead RBI single as the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Washington Nationals 8-3
William Contreras hit a 439-foot home run, former Nationals prospect Blake Perkins got a go-ahead two-run single, and the Milwaukee Brewers won 8-3 against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Contreras’ 12th home run of…
Newcomers Josh Bell and Ketel Marte each hit two home runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8
Josh Bell hit two home runs, one from each side of the plate, in his first game with Arizona. Ketel Marte also hit two home runs, and the Diamondbacks won 9-8 against the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges led the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians to an 8-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, securing their fifth consecutive win
Josh Naylor had three hits and drove in two runs, while Austin Hedges added two RBIs, helping the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians score eight straight runs to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Friday night, extending…
San Francisco Giants’ Blake Snell threw his first career no-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds
Blake Snell was just one out away from throwing the first no-hitter of his career and needed to face power-hitting Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz one last time. Cruz swung at Snell’s first pitch…
Royce Lewis drove in 4 runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-2, handing them their 18th consecutive loss
Royce Lewis hit a home run and had a season-high four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Friday night, sending the White Sox to their 18th straight loss. This…
Abreu delivered two go-ahead hits as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 11-6, marking their first consecutive wins since the break
Wilyer Abreu put the Red Sox ahead for good with an RBI single after hitting a two-run homer earlier, and Nick Sogard had a two-run single for his first big league hit. The Red Sox…
Kikuchi recorded 11 strikeouts in his Houston debut, but the Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2
Yusei Kikuchi recovered from a tough start to finish with 11 strikeouts in his debut for Houston, helping the Astros defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday night. Kikuchi, who was acquired from Toronto…
Rockies DH Charlie Blackmon left the game against the San Diego Padres after being struck on his left wrist and left eye by an errant throw
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon left Friday night’s game at San Diego with a bruised left eye after being struck on the left wrist and face by an errant throw from Padres second baseman…
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-5, managing to overcome Judge’s 40th home run while Torres was pulled after just three innings
Ernie Clement drove in three early runs off a struggling Marcus Stroman, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 8-5 on Friday night, ending New York’s five-game winning streak. “He’s an aggressive hitter and…
The Oakland Athletics blasted three home runs to edge out the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5
Brent Rooker hit his 27th home run of the season, and the Oakland Athletics added two more home runs to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday night. After leading the majors with 45…
Fans Concerned as Ricky Starks’ AEW Absence Sparks NXT Speculation and Eddy Thorpe’s Challenge
The AEW roster boasts many talented wrestlers, but a notable concern among fans is Tony Khan’s underutilization of several of these performers. Ricky Starks is a prime example of this issue, as he hasn’t been…
The Seattle Mariners power past the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 with significant home runs from Luke Raley and Justin Turner
Luke Raley hit a three-run homer into the upper deck, and Justin Turner’s grand slam finished off Seattle’s seven-run second inning as the Mariners defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 on Friday night. The Mariners handed…
Bryant delivers a go-ahead, two-run single as the Colorado Rockies secure their fifth consecutive win over the San Diego Padres, finishing 5-2
Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Friday night, marking their fifth consecutive win over the…
Pete Alonso hit a home run, and newcomer Paul Blackburn struck out 6 as the New York Mets won 5-1 against the Los Angeles Angels
Pete Alonso hit a home run for the third time in five games, and Paul Blackburn allowed only one run in his Mets debut as New York defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Friday…
Aaron Boone removed Gleyber Torres from the game for not hustling during the New York Yankees’ 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was taken out of the game on Friday night during the Yankees’ 8-5 loss to Toronto by manager Aaron Boone for not hustling. This move was intended to send a…
George Springer exited the Toronto Blue Jays’ game against the Yankees after hitting a foul ball off his shin
Toronto slugger George Springer left the Blue Jays’ 8-5 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night during the seventh inning after fouling a pitch off his left shin. Blue Jays manager John Schneider…
J.D. Davis was released by the New York Yankees after posting a .105 batting average in 7 games
Infielder J.D. Davis was released by the New York Yankees on Friday after batting .105 with one RBI in 22 plate appearances across seven games. The 31-year-old was brought in from Oakland on June 23…
$4.7 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Ruling Overturned as Judge Criticizes Jury’s Damage Estimates
U.S. District Court Judge Philip Gutierrez has overturned a $4.7 billion judgment awarded to plaintiffs in the NFL Sunday Ticket case, criticizing the jury’s methods for determining the damages. Gutierrez’s 16-page ruling stated that the…
New NFL Kickoff Rules Debuted in Hall of Fame Game, Sparking Mixed Reactions From Fans
During the Hall of Fame Game between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears, NFL fans responded in diverse ways to the new kickoff rules. This preseason game marked the debut of these rules, which…
Caleb Williams to Miss Bears’ First Preseason Game, Expected to Play in Subsequent Matches
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will not participate in the Chicago Bears’ first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. However, Williams is anticipated to see significant playing time in the remaining preseason games.…
Geno Smith Undergoes Medical Testing After Missing Practices Due to Hip and Knee Issues
Due to hip and knee issues, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has missed two consecutive practices and will now undergo medical testing, as reported by ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Head coach Mike Macdonald mentioned that Smith…
Jason Kelce Begins Broadcasting Career with ESPN, Debuts Before Hall of Fame Game
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce made his debut as an ESPN broadcaster on Thursday before the Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio. This marked a significant…
Lamborghini Austin Chooses Isaiah Bond and Michael Taaffe for NIL Deal, Driving Luxury on Campus
Isaiah Bond and Michael Taaffe, a wide receiver and a defensive back respectively, are set to drive some of the finest cars on the Texas campus this year. They have been chosen by Lamborghini Austin…
José Aldo faces Mario Bautista at UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City
According to a report by MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin, José Aldo will make his return to the UFC cage to face Mario Bautista at UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City. Although formal…
Edge rusher Matthew Judon is back at New England Patriots practice
The New England Patriots have been busy renewing or extending contracts as they prepare for the 2024 season. Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is the latest to sign a new deal, shifting attention to edge rusher…
The city of Cleveland has proposed a $461 million deal to the Cleveland Browns for stadium improvements while the team considers relocating to the suburbs
The city of Cleveland has proposed a plan to upgrade the Browns’ stadium in an effort to keep the team in downtown rather than moving to a new stadium in suburban Brook Park. The proposal…
The Green Bay Packers believe that new coordinator Jeff Hafley will boost their defense’s ability to create more big plays
Any training camp with a new coordinator often comes with a lot of talk about how much better things will be with the new leader. However, the Green Bay Packers say their strong support for…
Tennessee Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins might be out for 4-6 weeks due to a knee injury, according to reports
Tennessee Titans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins might be out for four to six weeks due to a knee injury he got during practice, according to several reports on Thursday. Hopkins joined the Titans last…