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The Chicago Blackhawks made another big move earlier this week when they brought back franchise legend Patrick Kane on a two-year, $8 million AAV contract. With this, No. 88 will now be a very important part of the Blackhawks’ top …

The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26, with a full field of 39 cars confirmed for the NASCAR Cup Series race. The 22nd points-paying event of the 2026 season will take place on the famous …

Mitchell Robinson is the Boston Celtics‘ key free agency addition this summer. Brad Stevens tied the 7-foot rebounding machine down to a three-year $47.3 million deal using the full non-taxpayer mid-level-exception. Robinson joins the Celtics fresh off helping the New …

There’s a lot at stake for the Minnesota Vikings in 2026. From the questions surrounding the quarterback position to maybe even the future of star receiver Justin Jefferson, there will be no shortage of drama in Minnesota.  One potential concern …

The Washington Commanders are approaching the 2026 campaign with a business-like attitude. There’s no hiding the fact that last year was disappointing for this team, and they are intent on getting back on track this upcoming season. Of course, one …

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. They are coming off a 7-6 win on Friday. Atlanta Braves Promote 28-Year-Old Pitcher GettyConnor Thomas #77 of the Milwaukee Brewers poses for a …

The MLB trade deadline is just nine days away, and the Atlanta Braves are a team that figures to make some welcome additions to their squad. The top need for Atlanta remains starting pitching, but other needs include an infielder, …

A 5-year-old boy and a man were hurt in a drive-by shooting early Saturday in Little Italy on the Near West Side. A group was gathered in the 1000 block of West 14th Street around 12:35 a.m. when a vehicle …

A man was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle early Saturday in West Garfield Park. The man, 37, was inside his vehicle in the 4200 block of West Monroe Street when a male suspect approached him and fired shots …

The verdict is in. Philadelphia jumping for joy. Golden State is giving one of those “eh, whatevs.” Cleveland and Miami are left wrestling with the reality that a dream scenario has slipped away. The news of LeBron James to the …

Bolton vs Everton live today brings together a newly promoted Championship club and an established Premier League side in an important pre-season friendly. The match takes place on Saturday, July 25, at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kickoff set for …

Bolton Wanderers F.C. hosted Everton F.C. in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Bolton Wanderers vs Everton clash served as an important test for both clubs as they continued preparations for the …

The New York Yankees have been one of the louder organizations when it comes to trade talks this season. The MLB trade deadline is on the calendar for Aug. 3, and making a few splashes could be in the Yankees’ …

The New England Patriots already have their quarterback with young star Drake Maye. Bleacher Report, though, believes they could still make room for one of the franchise’s former draft picks in case disaster strikes. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox listed New …

MLB trade rumors are in full force with just over one week to go until the August 3rd, 2026 Trade Deadline. Some teams (like the New York Mets & Toronto Blue Jays) are spiraling, or are already deemed to be …

The Los Angeles Lakers will face a clear decision regarding the future of Bronny James. This has been heavily speculated ever since his father, LeBron James, decided to inform the Lakers he would continue elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.  Now …

The Golden State Warriors struck out once again in their quest to add a big name to their roster, as LeBron James opted to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract in free agency on Friday. …

No team is tied to LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers quite like the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise was the one team who knew their fate with James weeks before any other squad. James revealed his public …

The New York Yankees earned a critical 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, shutting them out while giving up only four hits. The Yankees earned a strong performance from starter Cam Schlittler, who went 7.1 innings while giving …

On Friday, the Houston Rockets announced their latest signing of the 2026 NBA offseason. In an official press release, the Rockets confirmed the addition of young, athletic small forward Julian Phillips to their roster heading into training camp. “The Houston …

He looks like the prototype modern NFL linebacker, but Sonny Styles’ top-tier athleticism and natural versatility might be more use to the Washington Commanders in a forgotten position, a hybrid role the seventh pick in the 2026 NFL draft has …

As Alabama enters the 2026 college football season, optimism around Kalen DeBoer’s third year in Tuscaloosa is mixed with uncertainty. The Crimson Tide remains one of the nation’s most talented teams on paper, but an ongoing quarterback battle and questions …

The 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers paid a customary visit to the White House to celebrate their victory with President Donald Trump. But if fans thought the occasion would be about the Dodgers and their triumph, they had …

The Philadelphia 76ers have won the LeBron James sweepstakes, bringing the veteran superstar for a record 24th NBA season. There is a potential for a 25th season, as he signed a two-year deal. The Sixers were among possible landing spots …

The New York Mets are playing an eyesore of a season, and frustration among fans is only growing. Major organizational changes have been made over the past few months, yet the Mets are still sitting with a 43-61 overall record. …

Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi card has lost a key fight just before it was about to begin, as welterweight Islam Dulatov is off the card. Dulatov was set to fight Wellington Turman in a welterweight bout on the main card. …

The Seattle Seahawks reported to training camp on Friday, July 24, but one veteran was dealt some bad news on the eve of practices starting. Seattle announced two roster moves with practices less than 24 hours from beginning. The Seahawks …

While much of the attention surrounding Alabama basketball recruiting remains focused on the 2026 and 2027 classes, Nate Oats and his staff are already laying the foundation for the future. According to Rivals national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw, the Crimson …

The Detroit Pistons are still in the search for an elite co-star to pair with Cade Cunningham. Building on a 60-win season is the franchise’s next approach and they have been linked with some notable additions. Oklahoma City Thunder wing …

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will go down as the most extravagant tourney in history. Beyond the fact that everything is bigger in America, the commercial and financial outcome eclipsed initial estimates. If there was any doubt about the 2026 …

The Boston Red Sox came into Friday night without a winning streak for the first time in three weeks. Fifteen straight wins had ended Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, one win short of setting a new franchise record. Thursday was …

One of the underrated reasons why New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was able to play for 20 seasons was that, for the last 5 years or so, he got some relief from taking a beating from NFL defenses from …

Celtic FC will play the final match of their preseason slate on Saturday, and they’ve saved the biggest name for last. AC Milan, winners of seven European Cups, arrives at Celtic Park for a club friendly that doubles as the …

The Philadelphia 76ers appear to have made their first move since landing LeBron James in NBA free agency. It appears that James will be reuniting with a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is on the verge of agreeing …

The Golden State Warriors spent most of July waiting on LeBron James. On Friday he agreed to a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. James joins Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe in Philadelphia. Golden State was …

Few athletes have left a legacy that extends far beyond their sport. For one NASCAR legend, that legacy now includes one of the world’s most recognizable honors. On Saturday, Legacy Motor Club announced that seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie …

The Dallas Cowboys made a move to try and shore up arguably the NFL’s worst position group when they traded for San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Dee Winters this offseason. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, that was a bad …

The New York Yankees have not been able to hit for over a month. The absence of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton has left the lineup without its two most dangerous bats. The power has dried up. The strikeouts have …

How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced earlier this month that U.S. service members ages 30 and older will have their testosterone tested every year, neither he nor the Pentagon …

This week’s top photo comes from photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram. What makes this photo important? About 60,000 Lithuanian Americans live in the Chicago area, and my colleague Stephanie Zimmermann’s late mother …