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Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams will make history with the 2026 NFL schedule. That will occur in multiple ways this fall. First, the team will be part of a rare Wednesday matchup in the league. The Rams …

NASCAR has filed a major federal lawsuit against hundreds of alleged counterfeit sellers accused of illegally using NASCAR trademarks to sell fake merchandise online. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges …

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of baseball’s biggest surprises this season so far. After entering the season with low expectations from many as rebuilders, the Cardinals currently have an impressive 25-18 record and hold the second wild card …

After dismantling their Big 3 experiment during the offseason, the Phoenix Suns were expected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA this year. Instead, they won 45 games en route to the eight-seed in the Western Conference. …

The Kansas City Chiefs received their full 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday. However, before we get there, Kansas City will have to play its three preseason games. This year’s preseason will be a bit more interesting than usual, as …

UFC commentator Joe Rogan made an honest admission about UFC fighter pay after several athletes recently called for post-fight bonuses. There have been several UFC fighters who have called for bonuses recently after winning their fights. For instance, King Green …

The New York Yankees had spent most of the early season looking like a team with the rotation depth to survive almost anything. Max Fried had helped make that possible. Fried gave the Yankees a true front-line starter at the …

Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the Miami Heat are entering the upcoming NBA offseason determined to make a major move that vaults them back into contender’s status. They’re tired of lingering around the play-in spot in the …

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots were always going to have a harder schedule in the 2026 NFL season than last year. But Patriots fans saw just how difficult the 2026 slate is going to be laid out for …

Rory McIlroy entered the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club as one of the favorites to win the Wanamaker Trophy after another strong run in major championships. Instead, the world No. 2 walked off the course Thursday, frustrated after …

The Edmonton Oilers are entering an important offseason. After losing in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks, it is clear that they should be looking to make multiple upgrades to their roster. They have been trending in the wrong …

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer said that he is not ready to retire following his latest injury setback. The future Hall of Famer is 41 years old now and has struggled so far this season with the Blue …

The San Francisco 49ers now know what their path through the 2026 season looks like. The full schedule was released Thursday, giving Kyle Shanahan’s team a slate that starts on the other side of the world and includes five primetime …

The New York Knicks have transformed their offense since using Karl-Anthony Towns as an offensive hub/playmaker in the ongoing NBA playoffs. After trailing the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the first round, the Knicks altered their playbook to feature KAT as …

The NFL scheduling the Green Bay Packers two Netflix games in 2026 stole headlines after the league’s schedule release. But fans shouldn’t overlook how favorable the slate looks for Micah Parsons and the Packers at the beginning of the 2026 …

NASCAR has released the official entry list for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, marking the first time the exhibition event will take place at the famous “Monster Mile.” The race is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, …

One of the biggest names left on the board in the 2027 recruiting cycle has officially locked in his summer plans, and the Alabama Crimson Tide remains in a prime position heading into the most important stretch of his recruitment. …

The Edmonton Oilers are in the middle of quite a mess. The leak involving their search for a new head coach led to the premature dismissal of Kris Knoblauch. Despite having their former coach under contract for three more years, …

On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Wild were sent packing to the golf course by the Colorado Avalanche. While they technically achieved more in 2026 than they had in the last 11 years combined, it’s still a killer. Not many people …

The Buffalo Bills had to face former wide receiver Stefon Diggs twice last season with the New England Patriots, and one NFL insider believes they could face him again this season. Diggs was cut loose by the Patriots in the …

If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to consider a reunion with a massive body along the defensive front, Brodric Martin is now available. Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reported Thursday the Las Vegas Raiders waived Martin from their roster. Martin’s release came …

It was the maiden flight of our Skydio X10, a sophisticated “police-grade” drone priced at roughly $25,000. As an unmanned aircraft systems coordinator, I’ve logged many flight hours, but that afternoon by the lake, I decided to demonstrate the aircraft’s …

No doubt various Trump administration policies have created thorny issues for Gov. JB Pritzker to deal with. The governor has to cope with the fiscal and human impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to cut billions in federal funding for …

DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s a nice enough person, but he has no personal boundaries. He is intrusive and knocks on my door while I’m …

Congratulations and best wishes to one of our city’s premier institutions, the Chicago Lighthouse, which officially celebrates its 120th anniversary Saturday with a festive sold-out gala at the Art Institute of Chicago. Since it was founded on the West Side …

White Sox rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami is ushering in “Mune mania” throughout Chicago — teeing up new business opportunities for the city’s small businesses and the team, from new offerings like Japanese-inspired hot dogs and rice lagers to custom jerseys. …

A man was fatally shot early Friday in Austin on the West Side. Around 1:30 a.m., a 35-year-old man was in the 5100 block of West Potomac Avenue when he was shot in the body, Chicago police said. He was …

A beige car is being sought in the hit-and-run death of a 36-year-old man late Thursday in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Around 11 p.m., the 36-year-old man was standing in the 8700 block of North Ashland Avenue when a beige …

The New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year, and the hype has clearly spread beyond the locker room. Jordan Clarkson’s father has something to say about it. Mike Clarkson, Jordan’s dad, posted …

Tony​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Brothers has been the reason behind two of the biggest officiating controversies that have happened in the 2026 playoffs. Dillon Brooks, Phoenix Suns forward, of all players, went on Twitch to defend ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌him. In a clip shared by ClutchPoints …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. Game 6 is at Rocket Arena against the Detroit Pistons, but a health concern has come up ahead of the potential series …

All-Star guard Luka Doncic has implored travelers around the world to consider his home country, Slovenia, as their next holiday destination. In his first social media post since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, Doncic shared a …

The Boston Celtics are working through an offseason that arrived earlier than expected. Boston won 56 games in the regular season, got Jayson Tatum back from a ruptured Achilles, and put themselves in position to reach the second round. Then …

Shedeur Sanders is battling for a starting job with the Cleveland Browns, but he still has unfinished business off the field. The Cleveland Browns signal-caller has not yet obtained his degree from the University of Colorado, despite widespread reports and …

Veteran cornerback Nazeeh Johnson left his visit with the Philadelphia Eagles at the beginning of May without a contract. But if the Eagles are still considering signing the defensive back, they may have new competition. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported …

Several teams in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will begin the weekend with inspection penalties ahead of the ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. NASCAR reporter Chris Knight reported Thursday that five trucks received penalties during NASCAR inspection before practice …

The Boston Red Sox had enough pitching to win Thursday night. That has been the story as of late. Ranger Suarez gave Boston 5⅓ scoreless innings against his former team, pushed his scoreless streak to 19 innings, and handed the …

The New York Jets have added another former Detroit Lions player. This time, Aaron Glenn and the Jets signed an ex-Lions offensive contributor. The Jets announced Thursday they signed veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick. In a corresponding move, New York …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 6-0 at home in the ongoing NBA playoffs, a stat that spells bad news for the Detroit Pistons as they try to stave off elimination at the Rocket Arena in Friday’s Game 6. The Cavs won …

It’s a big offseason for the Boston Celtics, but then, in today’s NBA with a humming trade market, a bustling draft and new collective-bargaining rules dictating that ever dollar much your teams spends be closely monitored, every offseason is big. …