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The St. Louis Cardinals are slipping in the standings as the second half continues. The team got off to a hot start and played well in the first half. Their main issue continues to be their bullpen. Back in June, …

Kansas City Chiefs training camp officially begins as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing 6-11 season that ended the franchise’s streak of playoff appearances. Veterans, rookies, and several key offseason additions will report to Missouri Western State University …

Hendrick Motorsports knows how to find talent in NASCAR. The four-car Chevrolet powerhouse has always been — year-in and year-out — the one team guaranteed to have at least one driver fighting for a championship. But the team has not …

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent July executing an extensive roster overhaul, but team president Rob Pelinka apparently does not consider the work finished. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Thursday on NBA Today that the Lakers’ president of basketball operations remains …

The Tennessee Titans defense allowed 28.1 points per game in the 2025 season, the fifth-most in the league. Coming in is defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh, who will take over the playcalling duties, something he didn’t do in his last …

The Atlanta Braves have been rolling in 2026, and with the team posting a record of 60-42 through their first 102 games, they’ve got a comfortable 4.5 game lead in the National League East as they look to close things …

For 125 seasons, the Detroit Tigers have created unforgettable memories at the ballpark, and during the club’s 125th anniversary celebration, fans can commemorate the milestone with a lineup of limited-time food and beverage offerings inspired by the franchise’s rich history. …

After a busy offseason, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reports to training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 24. While continuing to rehab from an ACL tear suffered in December and after signing a record-breaking new contract …

Bad weather in the Northeast last Saturday canceled seemingly every flight out of New York. Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo, ESPN’s lead tandem for WNBA games, weren’t going to be able to join sideline reporter Holly Rowe in Dallas for …

For weeks, Aug. 6 loomed as a possible mile marker in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ pursuit of LeBron James. That is the date Anthony Davis becomes eligible to negotiate a contract extension with the Washington Wizards. The theory around the NBA …

It’s not difficult to determine that the Los Angeles Lakers are getting closer to the bottom of the barrel when it comes to finding answers at the power forward spot. Not only have the cries for Jonathan Kuminga, of all …

On Thursday, the New York Yankees have the day off following a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Bronx. They won the final game by a score of 2-0 (and took two out of three in the series). …

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is not significantly better in 2026, it is going to be hard to blame anyone but the coaching staff. While the team might have five or six new starters on the defensive personnel, Jenna …

The Miami Heat are still waiting on LeBron James to make his free agency decision. No one seems to know exactly when he will make his decision. Other than Miami, he seems to be seriously considering Cleveland, Golden State, and …

The Chicago Bears look primed to have a very successful 2026 campaign. Just over a year into the Ben Johnson era, the team has Super Bowl aspirations. The only downside of this trajectory is that young stars within the franchise …

Giannis Antetokounmpo has opened up about the beginning of his relationship with his wife, Mariah Antetokounmpo, and why he has never been swayed by outside criticism of their marriage. The Miami Heat star shared personal stories during a recent appearance …

The Detroit Lions were viewed as legitimate Super Bowl contenders coming into the past three seasons. However, the buzz is not the same this year. Eric Woodyard of ESPN questions whether this means the Lions’ Super Bowl window is closed. …

The Green Bay Packers’ most valuable player outside quarterback Jordan Love could be the same receiver who failed to score a regular-season touchdown as a rookie. NFL.com senior writer Kevin Patra named Matthew Golden as Green Bay’s non-quarterback MVP candidate …

The San Francisco 49ers saw something in Bryson Eason that no other team did, and when the 6-foot-2, 323-pound defensive tackle didn’t hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft, they pounced. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport predicts it’s a …

The Golden State Warriors spent the opening weeks of the offseason operating as though one seismic move could unlock another. That pathway has apparently closed. Golden State’s trade conversations for Anthony Davis have stalled, and LeBron James is not waiting …

The Seattle Seahawks made some last-minute roster changes before training camp is slated to start this weekend, clearing out a veteran tight end and adding a defensive back. The team announced this week that they parted ways with tight end …

The Toronto Blue Jays are concluding their series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon. The Jays are 46-56 this season, and the reigning AL Pennant winners now sit in dead last in the AL East. However, on Thursday, …

The Toronto Blue Jays hope to close out their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a win. Turning the ship around before the MLB trade deadline is the top priority for the club lingering on the fringes. With the …

The waiting game is over. After an offseason that included one of the biggest trades in franchise history, another aggressive roster overhaul by Mike Vrabel and months of anticipation surrounding Drake Maye’s upcoming third NFL season, the New England Patriots …

Travis Kelce is giving fans a closer look at his wedding band, and jewelry experts believe one understated detail carries a meaningful connection to Taylor Swift. While the newlyweds have not yet shared official photos from their July 3 wedding, …

As part of their offseason moves, the Detroit Lions parted ways with running back David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans. While Montgomery was expected to compete for their top running back, especially after seeing his role in …

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees played two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Bronx. After losing 5-3 in the first game, they won 2-0 in the second. New York Yankees Player Makes Heartfelt Post GettyKervin Castro #74 of …

The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent most of LeBron James’ free agency positioned somewhere between a legitimate suitor and an intriguing long shot. Anthony Edwards recently acknowledged that Minnesota was not among James’ apparent top three choices. Betting markets have treated …

The New York Yankees could soon have the chance to address their most glaring lineup need. The team is expected to address their offensive woes at catcher ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and their path to one of …

ARLINGTON, Texas — The White Sox passed a major test out of the All-Star break with two straight road series wins, no small feat for a team that went 19-28 while traveling during the first half of the season. They …

On what would’ve been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday, Illinois will observe its first official day in his honor. Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Thursday morning designating July 25 as a statewide day of reflection and remembrance of Emmett and …

In yet another public break with the politically powerful Chicago Teachers Union, the second-biggest union representing Chicago public school workers announced Thursday that it is endorsing Jessica Biggs in the race for the first elected school board president. By declining …