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A lot has happened in the last 30 days or so for the Los Angeles Lakers. Most notable is how the roster has almost completely changed from what it was. The roster could still shift in the coming days or …

The New York Yankees rumors are heating up with the MLB trade deadline fast approaching on August 3. This deadline may be more challenging than normal for the Yankees given Aaron Judge’s injury. Do the Yankees look for help in …

The Dallas Mavericks continue to sort through several offseason roster decisions, and veteran center Dwight Powell remains one of the biggest unresolved pieces. As an unrestricted free agent, Powell has yet to sign a new contract, but he is still …

The Boston Celtics have an ace up their sleeve in the form of their Traded Player Exception (TPE), giving them the flexibility to add another difference-making player despite being hard-capped at the first apron. One Celtics trade idea doing the …

Less than 18 months after trading franchise hero Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks have already positioned themselves for a bright future.  A lot of that is thanks to ascending superstar forward Cooper Flagg, the No. …

There is a lot going for the Baltimore Ravens entering the 2026 season, but they will be leaning on one guy to make it happen: Lamar Jackson. Over the years, Jackson has solidified himself as one of the best quarterbacks …

Phil Mickelson is not in the field for the 2026 Rocket Classic, the PGA Tour event that begins Thursday at Detroit Golf Club. His name is missing from the final Rocket Classic under Rocket Mortgage sponsorship, and the Detroit grudge …

Before Kayshon Boutte became one of Drake Maye’s most trusted downfield targets, he looked like the next receiver in LSU’s production line. Boutte’s freshman season ended with one of the greatest receiving performances in Southeastern Conference history. He caught 14 …

The FIFA World Cup 2030 will be here sooner than fans think. The expectation and the hype following the 2026 edition will help the world’s most powerful sports organization take the event to a whole new level. Doing so depends …

The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching on August 3rd. Ahead of it, nobody expects the Philadelphia Phillies to stand pat, with a legitimate chance to go on another playoff run but some clear weak points that need to be …

The New York Yankees took two of three games in their latest series against the Philadelphia Phillies but fell 11-4 on Sunday night. New York will have a quick turnaround Monday night as they begin a four-game series in Chicago …

There has yet to be any resolution to Jonathan Kuminga’s free-agency situation. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the mix for the wing, but as of now, an agreement on money keeps the deal stuck. Kuminga’s team option of $24.3 …

The Indiana Fever and their star player Caitlin Clark are set for the second half of the season after the All-Star break has concluded. Clark just finished up her run at the All-Star Game, finishing with 17 points and 5 …

The Miami Heat remain interested in adding veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson, but a reunion with the four-time NBA champion is not imminent. Dallas Mavericks officials continue to favor exploring the trade market instead of negotiating a contract buyout, leaving Miami …

The Boston Celtics watched the Eastern Conference shift underneath them last week. LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, joining Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe to form one of the most loaded rosters …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still in search of a veteran addition this offseason. Missing out on LeBron James would sting, but the market still provides opportunities. However, with a relatively tight cap space, opportunities are few and far between for …

Corey Heim made headlines after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but much of the attention after the race shifted to his latest on-track moment with Carson Hocevar. Heim led a race-high 58 laps and …

Losing out on signing LeBron James as a free agent had to sting for the Miami Heat. There was always a possibility he would sign elsewhere, but there was also a sense that the Heat had a really strong case. …

A New York Jets player is being overlooked ahead of training camp. ESPN’s Rich Cimini explained why running back Isaiah Davis deserves more of your attention as we get ready for the 2026 season. “The player that nobody talks about, …

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s attempt to add forward Spencer Jones in restricted free agency has come to an end after the Denver Nuggets exercised their right to match the two-year, $12 million offer sheet. The move keeps Jones in Denver …

The Boston Red Sox closed out their homestand with a 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday at Fenway Park. The victory gave them an 8-2 record over the homestand, pushed them to 54-50 on the season, and …

Carson Hocevar became one of the biggest talking points after the Brickyard 400, but not because of his finish. The Spire Motorsports driver made headlines when television cameras caught him making a gesture toward Corey Heim during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup …

Five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson is thrilled with the moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Rob Pelinka-led front office re-signed Austin Reaves and then acquired Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, Jaden …

The Boston Red Sox wrapped up an impressive homestand Sunday with a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. The win pushed Boston to 54-50, and sent them into a seven-game road trip to California with real …

There is a ton of talent in the WNBA at the guard position, including Dallas Wings‘ Paige Bueckers and Indiana Fever‘s Caitlin Clark. Over the last two years, Bueckers and Clark have established themselves as two of the best in …

It seems that the eternal Achilles heel for the Edmonton Oilers has been their goaltending situation. Yes, the club has made an effort to address the situation this offseason. But that effort could ultimately lead to the club running with …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to wiggle their way out of this one. After missing out on LeBron James, Cleveland’s hopes were crushed. Now it remains to be seen what comes next.  On Sunday, the Cavs made their first notable …

This summer, severe storms and extreme heat have crippled infrastructure across major cities. I was on a call with a friend in Chicago when she mentioned her basement had flooded. “You might hear some banging,” she said as repair crews …

For families facing pancreatic cancer, every breakthrough represents something deeply personal: more time, more hope and a reason to believe progress is possible. Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, race, ethnicity or gender. It has taken the lives of …

DEAR READERS: As anyone who reads “Dear Abby” knows, I have always stressed the importance of writing thank-you notes. It is now time for me to put pen to paper. I have always considered you, my readers, to be my …

A new law in Illinois requires hospitals to file more financial information with state regulators, giving them a deeper look into whether medical centers are struggling. But these records will be hidden from the public, the law states, limiting how …

There are only 17 games left in the 2026 season for the Indiana Fever and their star guard Caitlin Clark. It has been a dramatic first half of the year for Clark and her team despite their 17-10 record. From …

As a five-time NBA champion, Magic Johnson knows better than anyone that team chemistry often beats a collection of individual talents. That’s precisely why the Los Angeles Lakers legend is picking the New York Knicks over LeBron James and the …

As a boundary-pushing pioneer of funk music, George Clinton imagined entire mythologies of beings from outer space. He encountered them, too. The pivotal moment occurred one morning in 1976, as he and bassist Bootsy Collins drove from Detroit to Clinton’s …

Small hands helped load five boxes of food into the trunk of Irene Salinas Torres’ van. “I carried this one,” one child proudly said in Spanish. Salinas Torres and her family had stopped by a nonprofit in Pilsen for its …

The first and last time the Chicago City Council passed a sweeping renters’ rights ordinance was in 1986. Ronald Reagan was president, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie were atop the Billboard 100 chart, and the median rent in some Chicago …

Since arriving at Detroit Golf Club in 2019, the Rocket Classic has built a reputation as one of the circuit’s premier scoring opportunities, where aggressive play was rewarded and winning totals routinely pushed beyond 20-under par. When players arrive for …

The Denver Nuggets have made their decision on the offer sheet that the Oklahoma City Thunder gave to Spencer Jones. On Saturday, it was revealed that the Thunder signed Jones to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet to bring Jones …

The Anaheim Ducks must think pretty highly of Nikita Klepov’s NHL chances. The newly minted first-round draft pick (15th overall) signed his three-year entry-level contract on Saturday. It was a move that surprised some observers. Klepov had committed to play …

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Matisse Thybulle. The 29-year-old had spent the last four seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He finished this past year with averages of 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per contest …