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While Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is widely assumed to be headed toward a contract that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid player of all time, for that to happen, he’ll have to deliver a big season in 2026. In past …

There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding the Denver Nuggets and their superstar center, Nikola Jokic, so far this offseason. At some point, Jokic is going to need a new contract from the Nuggets, but reports indicate he isn’t interested …

The Montreal Canadiens went into a rebuild after their Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2021, and just five years later, this team behind an incredible young core is shaping up as one that could compete for many Stanley Cups over …

Utah Jazz wing Ace Bailey will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after back spasms forced him out of his latest NBA Summer League appearance. Bailey played only eight minutes in Utah’s 104-82 loss to the Los …

The New York Yankees closed out the first half with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Nationals Park. With their primary late-inning options unavailable, the bullpen situation required a different solution. Paul Blackburn provided it in …

Major League Baseball is officially on break for the All-Star game and other festivities. Once games resume this upcoming weekend, the MLB trade deadline will be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The deadline Aug.3 this season. The Los Angeles …

Chicago police released pictures of a car wanted in a Northwest Side hit-and-run that seriously injured a motorcyclist earlier this month. The vehicle was described as a 2006 Toyota Camry with an Illinois license plate of FX39822, Chicago police said. …

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed an impressive start to Summer League, highlighted by Saturday’s commanding 91-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The result improved Los Angeles to 2-0 in Las Vegas after the team opened the summer with a …

The Boston Red Sox are riding a nine-game winning streak into the All-Star break, which could totally change their MLB trade deadline plans. After being thought to be obvious sellers this trade cycle, the Red Sox are suddenly just a …

The Indiana Pacers have a full roster heading into the NBA Summer League, but that’s not stopping head coach Rick Carlisle from scouting players. One of the players who caught Carlisle’s eyes is Yuki Kawamura, the 5-foot-7 point guard from …

UFC superstar Conor McGregor confirmed that he needs surgery following his first-round TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor lost in just 69 seconds to Holloway in the headliner of UFC 329 after his knee appeared to buckle. …

The Los Angeles Lakers have been reportedly linked with forward Jonathan Kuminga, and the front office is exploring ways to sign him while facing competition from several franchises, most notably the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the latest update, the pursuit of …

The Miami Heat could explore a trade scenario that would help them land LeBron James from free agency. While not directly involved with the veteran superstar, a reunion pitch could entice him to return to South Beach. The Heat have …

The Los Angeles Lakers, still in the early stages of moving on from LeBron James, could be open to moving his son as well. Bronny James has come up in recent weeks as a piece that could be potentially moved …

The Miami Heat have already added two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the roster. The front office may still be weighing another potential major splash to support the Greek superstar. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving often comes up as a possible …

The New York Rangers have certainly shaken up their roster this offseason. They notably traded center Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth after he was the NHL’s top trade candidate for months. They also added Sean Durzi, Joonas Korpisalo, Marcus …

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly in search of wing upgrades this offseason. A scenario could potentially see the addition of defensive versatility in Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. A two-way star like Gordon would signify serious intent around the …

Welcome back to the NBA trade rumor mill, where we are all just waiting on LeBron James, as is most of the league. You get the sense he is basking in being the center of attention this late in the …

MLB Trade Rumors aren’t slowing down, even with All-Star Week finally here. A few teams are in trouble heading to the All-Star break. One of those teams just so happens to be the New York Mets. Some pundits believe the …

The Miami Heat’s reported frustration with Tyler Herro extended beyond his availability before his offseason trade to the Milwaukee Bucks. Those concerns have gained renewed attention following an alleged altercation between Herro and former teammate Bam Adebayo at NBA Summer …

The Seattle Seahawks have enjoyed an offseason full of celebrations, which is what happens when you win the Super Bowl in the NFL. The Seahawks had everything come together for them last season, with perhaps the most important development being …

It’s going to take a bounce-back season for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in 2026 to earn a place among the NFL elite. Purdy couldn’t crack ESPN’s annual position rankings, where he was placed in the “honorable mention” category …

San Francisco Giants infielder, Luis Arraez, who is on an expiring contract, is starting to become one of the most popular trade targets on the MLB trade market, and the New York Yankees stand out as a top fit, given …

The Toronto Blue Jays made an intriguing signing after the 2026 MLB Draft. After the draft concluded, Toronto and other teams began signing undrafted prospects. The Blue Jays inked right-hander Dax Dathe to a contract, the LSU Tigers announced on …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked like 1 of the NFL’s best teams, and Baker Mayfield looked like 1 of the NFL’s best quarterbacks through the 1st 6 weeks of the 2025 regular season. The reality of the rest of the …

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. is one step closer to making his return amid a recent hamstring injury. On the eve of the MLB All-Star game, the Braves made announcement on the status of Acuna and Ha-Seong Kim. “Ronald …

The Kansas City Chiefs are turning the page from Travis Kelce’s headline-making wedding to Taylor Swift and shifting the focus back to football. Just days after Kelce married the Grammy-winning singer in a star-studded ceremony at New York City’s Madison …

The Atlanta Braves are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the MLB trade deadline, given their potential pursuit of pitching to keep pace with the surging Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves still hold a two-game lead in the …

The Detroit Pistons‘ situation with Jalen Duren has yet to be resolved. The restricted free agent center has not agreed to terms on a new deal. Heading into the offseason, Duren and the Pistons seemed bound to stay together on …

The San Antonio Spurs have endured an up-and-down Summer League campaign, but their form appears to be turning a corner. After going 0-3 at the California Classic in San Francisco and dropping their opening game in Las Vegas, the Spurs …

The Detroit Tigers released a six-year pro veteran before the All-Star break. On Sunday, before the All-Star break commenced, the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Tigers, released right-hander pitcher Sean Hunley. The move was seen on the MiLB …

A 20-year-old man who was shot in June in the Garfield Park neighborhood died last week, officials said. Deanta Ray, who was shot June 20 in the 700 block of South Independence Boulevard died on July 6 at 3:52 p.m., …

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Illinois state police were investigating after someone was injured early Monday following a shooting on Interstate 57 in the south suburbs. State troopers responded to the northbound lanes of I-57 near 127th Street around 12:30 a.m. for the shooting, state …

The Minnesota Vikings selected four defensive players within the top 100 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting an obvious need for new talent on that side of the ball.  Still, taking all of those players so highly doesn’t necessarily …

The chatter surrounding a Winnipeg Jets netminder will not be going away anytime soon. Even if the summer season is in full swing and most teams are hitting the links, the Jets may be working behind the scenes to pull …

Matthew Stafford finally received the individual recognition that had eluded him throughout much of his NFL career. The respect continued into the offseason. Despite his older age, Stafford climbed three positions to No. 3 in ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s …

The Indiana Fever finished their four-game road trip on Sunday with an emphatic win over the defending WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces. Sophie Cunningham was instrumental in the Fever’s 109-75 win at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. She finished with 20 …