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John Davidson’s previous stops in St. Louis, New York and Columbus (twice) proved attractive for the Buffalo Sabres. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced the addition of Davidson as a Senior Adviser late afternoon on Monday. Davidson is an NHL lifer, first …

The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the National Hockey League a year ago, and while they added some good talent in a trade of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, as well as in the 2026 NHL Draft, they’ve still …

As the Miami Heat await LeBron James to make a move, the franchise has other ideas in mind.  Spit it out already, Bron! After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a seismic trade last month, the Heat has pivoted into a championship …

The Boston Celtics held Hugo Gonzalez out of their July 13 Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks, removing one of their most productive young players from the lineup on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston announced a starting …

On Monday, the Phoenix Suns officially announced their trade with the Charlotte Hornets. In the deal, the Suns acquired Miles Bridges. The former Michigan State star is coming off a year where he had averages of 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic reshaped the NBA, but one of the other pieces included in that historic trade is still searching for his next destination. Veteran forward Maxi Kleber remained unsigned as of July 13, almost …

The Toronto Blue Jays have their work cut out for them after the MLB All-Star break. After winning the first game, they laid two eggs to close out their series against the San Diego Padres. However, they came out on …

Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor are in their second season as teammates with the New York Mets and remain the two most notable players on the roster. However, the two stars have yet to share an All-Star Game appearance as Mets …

Count one in the win column for Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin in his almost 40-year war with the city of Philadelphia. Irvin trolled the city itself and the Philadelphia Eagles in one fell swoop, using the “Netflix Documentary” trend …

The Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they traded for LaMelo Ball. It was an unexpected move from both sides, but for the Wolves it signaled that they aren’t backing down in the Western …

UFC legend Dustin Poirier trashed Conor McGregor after he lost by first-round injury TKO to Max Holloway at UFC 329, calling him a “dirtbag.” McGregor lost against Holloway in the first round of their UFC 329 welterweight main event when …

On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves played the final game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Braves won by a score of 4-3 (and avoided a sweep). Austin Riley finished with one walk and one run. Austin Riley …

The World Cup is coming down to crunch time with the semifinals taking place this week. The two matches will determine the two sides heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, while the other two will play for the …

The Texas Rangers, like all other 29 MLB teams, are currently partaking in the MLB All-Star break, while All-Star game festivities take place this week, and the second half of the season will open up for clubs on Friday. Texas …

A City Council committee poised to reject a New York investment firm’s $2.53 billion bid to acquire Chicago parking meters instead postponed that politically-volatile vote Monday under threat of a lawsuit by the current owner. In a July 3 letter …

The Saint Sabina Church community is once again torn over a sexual abuse allegation against the flock’s longtime leader, the Rev. Michael Pfleger. It’s the fifth decades-old accusation against the South Side priest in four years, though each has ended …

The body of a woman was found in a trash can in an alley in Back of the Yards on Saturday, police said. The unidentified woman’s body was found around 6:25 p.m. Saturday in a trash can in the 700 …

The lineups for both the National League and American League have been revealed by their respective managers (Dave Roberts; NL, John Schneider; AL). The Atlanta Braves have five MLB All-Stars this season, including two who are starters (Drake Baldwin, Ozzie …

Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge are two of the most notable stars in all of baseball. Both players are 2026 MLB All-Stars, but Judge has been out with an injury since May 31. At his recent media availability on Monday, …

A new survey of NBA executives suggests LeBron James is more likely to pass on a return to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers than many expect, with one rival contender emerging as the leading destination. The survey’s results directly challenge the …

The Bills traded for wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason to be Josh Allen’s No. 1 target, but could Buffalo also be in the mix to add back an old friend? Stefon Diggs is still a free agent heading into …

The San Francisco Giants have severely underperformed heading into the All-Star break. They currently hold the third-worst record in the National League at 41-55. But second baseman Luis Arraez has been a true bright spot for an overall struggling team. …

The Jacksonville Jaguars spent last season forcing the NFL to take them seriously. A leaked Madden NFL 27 ratings list suggests they still have work to do with EA Sports. A graphic posted by MUTLeaks lists 100 players carrying an …

UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen revealed he suffered serious injuries in his fight against Mario Bautista at UFC 329. In a rematch that was seven years in the making after Sandhagen submitted Bautista back in 2019, this time around it …

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed one need Monday by agreeing to a deal with free agent forward Ziaire Williams, but ESPN insider Shams Charania made clear the move does not signal the end of the team’s pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. …

As the 2026 NBA offseason grows older, fewer intriguing names will remain on the free agent and trade markets. The Detroit Pistons might want to act on a pair of moves that would immediately elevate the roster.  The Pistons are …

The Brooklyn Nets had better be sure that they have a proper replacement for sixth-year forward Ziaire Williams, after the former first-round pick of the New Orleans Pelicans took his talents back to the Western Conference. It is a blow …

The Phoenix Suns, after gaining more cap flexibility, made plenty of moves this offseason. From re-signing Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams to swinging a big trade for Miles Bridges and signing Luke Kennard, the Suns made some waves …

The Denver Nuggets still may offer LeBron James one of the NBA’s most intriguing basketball partnerships. A growing number of league insiders, however, continue to suggest another part of the country has the edge. ESPN NBA insider Anthony Slater reported …

It’s been quite a summer for Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves, who signed a record-breaking contract–originally reported to be four years and $185 million, the most for an undrafted player–before the start of free agency amid rumors that …

Louis Oosthuizen withdrew from the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Monday, citing a back injury that also knocks him out of next week’s LIV Golf UK event. With Oosthuizen out, fellow South African Aldrich Potgieter inherits his spot in …

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler reacted to Conor McGregor’s knee injury that he suffered in the main event of UFC 329. McGregor hurt his knee and lost via first-round TKO to Max Holloway just 69 seconds into the UFC 329 main …

Stephen Curry spent the weekend alongside his brother Seth Curry and father Dell Curry at the American Century Championship, but the Golden State Warriors star left Lake Tahoe with two potential teammates still waiting on their NBA futures. One is …

Despite myriad concerns, a City Council committee Monday overwhelmingly approved a $425 million tax increment financing subsidy to bankroll the public improvements needed to support a South Loop development anchored by a new soccer stadium privately financed by the Chicago …