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Despite a recent quality outing in a huge New York Yankees‘ 15-1 victory, there are still doubts about Austin Wells behind the plate, and his struggles have been well-documented. Whether warranted or not, the Yankees could use at least another …

Luka Doncic is already the center of the Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball future. Now, before NBA free agency, he appears to be signaling a major basketball move away from the NBA floor. Doncic posted “Basketball is coming back to Rome” …

Barcelona are preparing to return to the negotiating table for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez after their opening €100 million proposal failed to convince the Spanish club. The transfer saga has quickly become one of the biggest stories of the …

The Boston Red Sox are expected to call up relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle before potentially losing him for free. Boston previously signed the veteran to a minor league deal before the 2026 season started. The 36-year-old Kahnle made his Major …

If you’re looking for heated position battles for the Dallas Cowboys when OTAs begin on June 1, look no further than the most important position on the field. ESPN’s Todd Archer singled out backup quarterback Joe Milton III as 1 …

The Texas Rangers aren’t off to a great start in 2026. However, despite a 25-31 record in the AL West, the Rangers are just 2.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for first place in the division. Texas is set …

Tight end Pat Freiermuth should get more opportunities to play in 2026 after seeing a significant dip in his playing time last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers parted with Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward, which will open up more snaps for …

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent most of the offseason wondering what their quarterback depth chart would look like in 2026, but now they know with 100% certainty that Aaron Rodgers will be leading the way for one more year. While …

The speculation surrounding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has dominated much of the offseason. Now, one approaching date is looming larger than any other. June 1 has become one of the most discussed dates on the calendar for Eagles …

The Buffalo Bills secondary is starting to look crowded, but first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard doesn’t want anyone to think Maxwell Hairston’s playing time is in jeopardy. Leonhard offered high praise for Hairston even though the Bills chose another cornerback, …

The Green Bay Packers have been talked about a lot in the NFL rumor mill over the last couple of days. Most of those discussions have had to do with the running back position following Josh Jacobs’ arrest. While the …

For the second time this season, the New York Liberty take on the Phoenix Mercury at the Barclays Center. The two teams faced off on Wednesday, with the Liberty earning an 84-74 win. Marine Johannes led the way for New …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room is expected to look different without longtime Buc Mike Evans leading the group this year. However, the intensity is going to remain, according to third-year receiver Jalen McMillan. McMillan noted that the young …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing what one prominent sports medicine physician calls a “nightmare scenario,” with jail time and the possibility of infection behind bars slowing Rice’s post-surgery knee rehabilitation and casting doubt on his readiness …

The Michael Penix Jr. experiment has been nothing short of an up-and-down experience for the Atlanta Falcons since the team selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. At some points, he’s looked like a legitimate, …

A busy offseason awaits the Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers looking to achieve championship form.  After a season of fascinating highs, the Lakers may feel one or two key changes could make all the difference between finishing as a fringe …

As rumors swirl about Bryson DeChambeau’s future, the golfer is rocking a new look at this week’s LIV Golf tournament in Korea. With LIV Golf’s future in peril, DeChambeau is keeping the mood light by making a change to his …

Perhaps the biggest item of need for the New York Yankees in 2026 is bullpen help. Every fan, analyst, and insider knows it too. The Yankees have one of the best starting rotations in MLB, so they can’t afford to …

The New York Giants finalized the signing of veteran defensive tackle Josh Tupou, revealing news that they have cut offensive tackle Reid Holskey. The corresponding roster move was confirmed via the official NFL transaction log on the evening of May …

Tom Brady’s first full year as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t go well. He had his hands in the decisions to hire Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly, and the trade for Geno Smith. All three of …

Caleb Lohner entered the NFL as one of the Broncos’ most intriguing long-term projects, and now the former basketball standout is beginning to generate real buzz inside the organization. The Denver Broncos selected Lohner in the seventh round of the …

Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman commented on the recent trade rumors surrounding big man Evan Mobley. After the Cavs were swept in four games by the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, there has …

The 2025 US Open champion, J.J. Spaun, holds the early lead during the second round, followed by Ryo Hisatsune at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Heavy rains on Thursday have softened the grass, slowing down the greens. However, the changes at Colonial …

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday became the latest Illinois politician to made the trek to Vatican City to meet with Dolton-born Pope Leo XIV. While Johnson spent about an hour with the pontiff discussing war, affordability and the legacy of …

The Knicks are suddenly carrying a fresh layer of Finals anxiety just days before Game 1, and it is coming from a place they least wanted: Mitchell Robinson’s hand. New York has waited since 1999 to get back to this …

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has refuted the recent reports about the Toronto Maple Leafs being interested in hiring Jay Woodcroft. There have been reports in recent days suggesting that the Leafs are interested in hiring Woodcroft, the former Edmonton Oilers’ …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been viewed as a team that could try to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, some pundits think it’s even more likely to happen. In …

The Arizona Cardinals have plenty to be excited about on offense this season, with a crop of young skill players. However, the quarterback position remains a question for the Cardinals, with presumed starter Jacoby Brissett remaining away from team activities …

The coming months are set to be a pivotal period for the Los Angeles Lakers, with decisions made this offseason potentially shaping the franchise for years to come. While a front office reshuffle continues behind the scenes and free agency …

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one game away from either reaching the NBA Finals or seeing their season come to an end after a stunning Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. San Antonio’s …

No NFL team has specialized in giving away great players the last few years more than the Minnesota Vikings, and the teams they deal with seem to have a knack for winning Super Bowls. The Vikings famously let Pro Bowl …

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is seeing a different quarterback room this spring, and much of that confidence starts with franchise quarterback Caleb Williams. Speaking during organized team activities this week, Johnson praised the progress Williams and the entire …

Don’t count out Kyrie Irving as a secondary star target for the Miami Heat. The Dallas Mavericks have made some major moves since Irving landed there a few years ago, and his future will certainly come into question this offseason, …

Sacramento may not necessarily set off alarms or be on the sports consciousness of America as a whole. Yet, the city is a sports town. Now, they want to be the permanent home of an expansion MLB franchise. Currently home …

The New York Yankees have an offensive hole at the hot corner that they may be fill via the upcoming MLB Draft. The Yankees are projected to pick Mississippi high-school infielder Cole Prosek with their first-round pick, No. 35 overall, …

The Green Bay Packers could be seeing their third-year linebacker Edgerrin Cooper turn into one of the biggest stars at his position. Cooper is one of the most likely players in the NFL to reach their first All-Pro in 2026, …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Pope Leo XIV greeted Mayor Brandon Johnson during a historic audience at the Vatican, where the two talked about the legacy of slavery, “ending illegal wars” — and a potential homecoming. 🗞️ Plus: A …

Malört hopes to set the world record Sunday for the largest group of people taking a shot of Malört at the same time, the company announced. The event, titled “Bad Decision for Good Cause,” is scheduled for 7:30 pm at …

The Chicago Park District will debut 100 green metal chairs around Buckingham Fountain Saturday as part of a new pilot program that takes a cue from European cities like Paris and encourages people to socialize in the lakefront park. But …