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The good news, as any Los Angeles Lakers fan will quickly tell you, is that Luka Doncic has his big man, has a guy whose paint presence can cover Doncic’s defensive flaws and whose dunk capacity gives Doncic the credible …

In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Calgary Flames. The Flames are coming off another middling season in the NHL standings. The team missed out on …

Roquan Smith has been one of the most consistent players in the NFL. In a recent ESPN article, Smith was ranked number 2 in ESPN’s top 10 off-ball linebackers list. The list is compiled of some of the best linebackers …

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold could find himself sidelined for a significant portion of the upcoming season based on the discretion of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Detroit waived Arnold in late June, just hours after a judge in Florida …

The Cleveland Cavaliers knew they had some work to do entering this offseason, but for the most part, they have put their plans on hold to focus on reuniting with LeBron James in free agency. After James informed the Los …

Rory McIlroy was asked this week how he wants to be remembered a century from now. His answer was both humorous and at the same time a personal admission that gave insight into the six-time major winner’s mindset as he …

Newlywed Travis Kelce appears to have confirmed that he and Taylor Swift have added a new member to their growing family. New photos show the Kansas City Chiefs tight end arriving in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend with an …

The status of the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is in limbo a bit longer. Front Office Sports reports that a ruling on the Los Angeles Clippers/Aspiration/Leonard investigation isn’t expected to come until after Las Vegas Summer League. …

On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves won their final game before the All-Star break when they beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 4-3 in Missouri. Michael Harris finished with one strikeout in four at-bats. That said, the 25-year-old …

One of the biggest headliners of the 2026 WNBA season has been Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. The Missouri product has been all over social media after her finger-pointing incident against the Phoenix Mercury became a viral meme. She then …

Last year, Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was not ranked in the top ten linebackers in the NFL. Now, he is the fifth best according to NFL executives, scouts, and coaches. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN polled people across the NFL …

Ex-Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been all over the headlines for a possible unretirement, but this time he did it with his prediction about the Raiders’ No. 1 NFL Draft pick, Fernando Mendoza. Ever since Mendoza lifted the National Championship …

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed an impressive start to the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several young players strengthening their cases for larger roles within the organization. Among the biggest standouts has been second-year forward Arthur Kaluma, whose breakout …

Expectations have never been lower for Bryson DeChambeau than they are this week at The Open Championship. One of the greatest European players of all time is unsurprised — and unimpressed. DeChambeau is in danger of missing all four major …

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a roster move on the first day of the All-Star break, outrighting left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma. Per Barnes’ transactions log on MLB.com: “Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Charlie Barnes outright to Oklahoma City …

Rivalries are heating up as we inch closer to WWE SummerSlam, and things reached a boiling point on Monday’s RAW. The Vision grew stronger, Brock Lesnar returned with a thirst for blood, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns continued their bad blood and …

There is no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are eyeing a new star forward. General manager Kent Hughes already has a solid young roster to work with. He, however, wants to essentially complete his forward group with one more key …

The Detroit Red Wings have been a team on everyone’s lips this off-season, and while they’re yet to make the splashy move that’s been expected, speculation continues to run rampant about the team as they enter the 2026/27 regular season …

Claude Makelele believes Kylian Mbappe has what it takes to surpass Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid star praised his fellow countryman for a strong World Cup so far. Many within the soccer community are divided on …

The Seattle Seahawks are just weeks away from starting their journey to defend their Super Bowl championship. While this is not the same team as last year, the Seahawks are returning players from their championship team at a higher rate …

The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are two teams that are sure to be at the forefront of several trade rumors over the next three weeks. For the Atlanta Braves, their needs remain clear: more starting pitching and a …

The New Orleans Pelicans made a surprising free-agent move for a former NBA All-Star center who averaged under 20 minutes per game in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season.  According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Pelicans prioritized outbidding any …

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL season with high expectations after an impressive offseason and the confidence surrounding this year’s roster. “I think this is the most talented roster that we’ve had since I’ve been here,” superstar quarterback Joe …

A pangolin pup born a Brookfield Zoo Chicago last month is thriving with her mom, the zoo announced Tuesday. The pup, the second to arrive this year at the zoo, which also is marking 10 years of having the small, …

Currently there isn’t a high school senior-to-be in Illinois ranked among the top 100 prospects in the country. However, the unrealized potential and what could have been when it comes to the Class of 2027 is real. There are five …

The Edmonton Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman have a positional logjam to sort out. Following the move to re-sign Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract, Edmonton now has 15 NHL-ready forwards. The Oilers, however, are expected to …

Cody Bellinger has enjoyed the luxury of hitting next to some of baseball’s best bats over the course of his 10-year MLB career. But what about the best bat? According to Bellinger, that distinction goes not to Yankees teammate Aaron …

Over the last two seasons, there has been no more impressive new player in the WNBA than Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers. The ball-handling and shooting skills Bueckers has shown from anywhere on the court have earned her the respect …

The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the biggest surprises of the 2025/26 National Hockey League season, and after making some moves this off-season, there’s plenty of hope in Pittsburgh that they can take some steps forward ahead of the upcoming …

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone through a roster overhaul this offseason under the leadership of new general manager John Chayka and goalie Dennis Hildeby happened to be one of those players. The 24-year-old Hildeby made his NHL debut with …

On Sunday, the New York Yankees beat the Washington Nationals by a score of 5-3. They went into the All-Star break with a sweep (and a four-game winning streak). Talkin’ Baseball wrote: “Yankees sweep the Nationals! They came from behind …

When it comes to earned respect around the NFL, Jalen Hurts is lacking heading into the 2026 season. On Monday, July 13, a quarterback ranking from ESPN, which is a result of a survey from anonymous league personnel, didn’t place …

The Los Angeles Rams left St. Louis more than a decade ago, but the financial consequences of that decision are still reshaping the city they left behind. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer signed Board Bill 22 into law Monday, approving …

The stream of NHL rumors looks to be slowing down to a trickle in the coming weeks. But that doesn’t mean that the possibility of trades will go away. In fact, the longer the summer goes on, the greater the …

The NFL has been set on fire after the recent release of the NFL top 100 rankings. Many are in shock to discover Lamar Jackson’s ranking. Lamar Jackson was the 69th best player in the league which means the players …

San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini was named the cover athlete for the upcoming EA Sports NHL 27 video game. After rumors on social media sprouted up in recent days about Celebrini being on the cover of this year’s hockey …

The Miami Heat have been involved in quite a few storylines early on this offseason, the latest of which hasn’t been tied to the team’s roster-building efforts. Last week, star Heat center Bam Adebayo reportedly got into a fight with …

When the Buffalo Bills traded for wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason, it made receivers already on the roster possible trade candidates. One of the receivers that could still be on the move this offseason is Josh Palmer. Surprisingly, Palmer …

On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Atlanta Braves (at home) by a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, they still took two out of three games in their final series heading into the All-Star break. St. Louis …

It’s unclear whether the Detroit Tigers will buy or sell at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. If they sell, left-hander Tarik Skubal, who is set to be a free agent at the end of this year, will be the top …