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Is there a little bit of a quarterback competition brewing for the Minnesota Vikings? Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer posed the question in his Monday Morning Quarterback column. The Vikings quarterback position is just one of the many intriguing storylines that …

The New York Mets head toward the MLB trade deadline as clear sellers, and one of their most prized assets opened up about the rumors after a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. “If I do get traded, my job is …

The 2026 season hasn’t gone the way that anyone with the New York Mets would have hoped or expected, and as of right now, it appears they’ll be a very active seller ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. Because of …

The Washington Commanders made several notable additions to their team this offseason. General manager Adam Peters and the front office have signed 21 free agent contracts and spent nearly $260 million. One of their most crucial new members will be …

The Green Bay Packers spent most of last season looking close to becoming an NFC contender. But Green Bay lost its final five games, including a 31-27 wild-card defeat to the Chicago Bears after building an 18-point halftime lead. The …

LeBron James appears to have made a decision on his next team as the star is set to depart the Los Angeles Lakers, at least according to one report. If James has indeed made a decision, the NBA legend has …

On Sunday, news came out that the Dallas Mavericks had acquired Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks. Risacher is coming off his second season in the NBA. He finished last year with averages of 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 …

Anthony Davis’ future remains far from settled, and it will significantly determine the Washington Wizards’ outlook. Davis is surrounded by an intriguing collection of talent, from fellow multi-time All-Star Trae Young, to recent top picks AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr, …

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a series win against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Despite dropping the final game on Sunday evening, LA still holds the best record in MLB. Their next series is another tough …

The Atlanta Braves are set to begin a new series in MLB. They defeated the Texas Rangers in a three-game weekend set to ensure their NL East lead stays put at three games. Now, the Braves will take on the …

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals will open up a series with Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California. They are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three games to the Arizona Diamondbacks in …

Scottie Scheffler said after Saturday’s third round that he had “a lot to say” about Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial two-shot penalty at The Open Championship but insisted it wasn’t the right time to discuss it while he was still chasing the …

The Indiana Pacers would love to add LeBron James in free agency. Pretty much every team in the NBA would love to have him, even at this stage of his career. James is still one of the best 20 players …

Turning around a number of under-performing premium draft picks is the priority for the New York Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, but the pair have already made a change to the team’s schemes …

The Indiana Fever are closing in on the All-Star break, and it’s coming at the right time when players like star guard Caitlin Clark need to heal up. Clark is five games into coming back from a back injury that …

A former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie is calling it a career at the age of 34. Jack Campbell, who started for the Maple Leafs for several years and was named an NHL All-Star during the 2021-22 season, announced on social …

When Scottie Scheffler hit his second shot into the 17th grandstand, questions immediately arose about the controversial relief he received. In the rules of golf, if a rules official sees that the ball entered the grandstand, a player can obtain …

The Atlanta Braves picked up a series win against the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon after their offensive explosion led to eight runs. Now, on Monday, the Braves welcome the San Diego Padres into town for a four-game set. Atlanta …

One of the ongoing storylines of the 2026 offseason is the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Atlanta Hawks star free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Lakers’ decision to sign defensive ace Matisse Thybulle might have changed both the team and Kuminga’s …

TAMPA, Fla. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that leaders of the powerhouse league are having “real” conversations about breaking away from the rest of college sports, though that is not the preferred solution. “They’re real,” Greg Sankey …

On Monday, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard had a $9.8 million signing bonus hitting his back account, an uncomfortable left shoulder dangling by his side and a sunny morning in Vancouver unfolding on the green trees behind him. That’s two reasons …

A Chicago police SWAT officer and a woman were shot and wounded in the Albany Park neighborhood Monday morning on the Northwest Side, according to police sources. The officer was shot in the stomach and woman was shot in the …

LeBron James’ free agency decision has caused the free agency to wait and see as signings have halted while the league waits until the 41-year-old king makes up his mind. Among the teams affected by LeBron’s decision is the New …

Lamine Yamal became one of the biggest fan-favorite players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after helping Spain defeat Argentina and lift the trophy for the first time since 2010. As soccer fans celebrated the 19-year-old’s performance and rapid rise, …

Hundreds of wildfires across Canada have been burning through several Canadian provinces, displacing citizens and worsening the air quality of various Canadian and United States cities. Amid the wildfires, Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman shared a heartfelt …

It has been nearly a decade since an NBA team repeated as NBA champions. The Golden State Warriors were the last team to do so, as they raised the Larry O’Brien trophy following both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 campaigns. Since …

The Chicago Cubs have needed consistent innings most of the season. The team has lost Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera and more for huge chunks of the season. Help could soon be on the way. Jim Bowden …

The latest update on Shohei Ohtani’s injury came over the weekend when Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani will not pitch as he continues recovering from a lingering knee injury. “It’s going to be some time,” Roberts …

Training camp is closing in for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Kirk Cousins is the current frontrunner to be the team’s starting quarterback in Week 1. They don’t want to start rookie Fernando Mendoza immediately, and prefer to let him …

UFC lightweight Chase Hooper admitted that he was considering walking away from MMA before he picked up a big win at UFC Oklahoma City. Hooper entered his fight against Mitch Ramirez on a two-fight losing skid, with brutal knockout losses …

In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the New York Rangers. The Rangers had a disappointing season last year in Mike Sullivan’s first campaign coaching the squad. …

The New York Yankees could make a surprising decision on Jazz Chisholm Jr. ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Yankees have a couple of needs ahead of the deadline, as adding a catcher and bullpen help is among them. …

Rory McIlroy is stepping away from competitive golf after a disappointing finish at The Open Championship, saying he plans to finally celebrate one of the biggest achievements of his career with his family. After tying for 40th at 1-under par …

The Green Bay Packers have one of the best backup cornerbacks in the NFL. Benjamin St-Juste made the ESPN All-Backup Team that was crafted by NFL analyst Bill Barnwell. Barnwell wanted to choose one player from each team but construct …

The Los Angeles Dodgers are usually at the forefront of being MLB’s most aggressive team towards the trade deadline. However, this season, Los Angeles may be taking a back seat due to their loaded roster. As Will Smith continues to …

It was quite the up-and-down weekend for Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark after her team picked up two critical wins. Clark scored a career-high 45 points in the Fever’s win over the Seattle Storm on Friday night. She followed …

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Colorado Rockies, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. Halvorsen will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Via Sherman on X: “Dodgers are acquiring reliever Seth Halvorsen from …

LeBron James’ free agency decision is getting nearer and nearer by the day, as many believed this week would finally determine where the 41-year-old legend would play for the 2026-2026 NBA season.  The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and …