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On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will be back in action when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in the Bronx. They went into the All-Star break in the middle of a four-game winning streak (after sweeping …

The New York Yankees bullpen has invoked trust issues with fans all season–but that’s no thanks to Paul Blackburn.    Blackburn, 32, is a veteran in The Show. He’s pitched for the Athletics, Mets, and now the Yankees.  In his …

The Las Vegas Raiders have an intriguing core of offensive players in Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Fernando Mendoza. However, on defense, there’s Maxx Crosby, but the veteran turns 29 in August and doesn’t fit with this young core. As …

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says that he wants a title shot after winning at UFC Oklahoma City this Saturday. Usman takes on Dricus du Plessis in a five-round middleweight headliner at UFC OKC this weekend. Following a long …

A woman was arrested in a “domestic-related” shooting Thursday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 29, and the woman, 27, were arguing in a residence in the 3600 block of West Douglas Boulevard at 9:35 p.m. when the woman …

Patrick Baldwin Jr. is coming off a season where he spent time with the LA Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings. He finished the year with averages of 3.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.7% from the …

Before beginning a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a deal with their first-round draft pick, Coastal Carolina right-hander Cameron Flukey, according to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline. Via Callis on X: “1st-rder …

Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving actually made a brilliant move during his tenure with the team. It didn’t look like it at the time, but now, it has become more than evident. Despite Treliving’s shortcomings, whether justified or …

The discussion around C.J. Stroud had taken an interesting turn for the Houston Texans. Whereas Stroud was once the toast of the league, bursting onto the scene with an award-winning rookie season, he enters Year 4 with questions about his …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the …

Although LeBron James isn’t officially rostered by an NBA team, he remains the center of attention in the basketball world. James took to a stage on Thursday at Fanatics Fest in New York City to co-host a live episode of …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are paying offensive tackle Luke Goedeke a lot of money and not getting the best return on investment. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell put out his annual NFL trade value rankings, and the Buccaneers registered lower than most …

The Minnesota Timberwolves may not have much longer to wait. After weeks of speculation surrounding LeBron James‘ future, the four-time NBA MVP offered his clearest indication yet Thursday that a decision is approaching, while ESPN insider Shams Charania reported the …

One of the chief analytics experts in the NHL media community had high praise for a team that many aren’t sure about heading into next season. Dom Luszczyszyn, writer and analyst for The Athletic, published his models’ findings on Thursday. The …

The New York Knicks spent multiple offseasons exploring Jonas Valančiūnas as a potential frontcourt addition. Now they finally know why that pursuit came to an end. Only days after officially leaving the NBA, Valančiūnas explained that returning home to Lithuania—not …

The Pittsburgh Steelers just barely made the playoffs last season. It took a Baltimore Ravens 44-yard missed field goal by Tyler Loop in the regular-season finale to get them there, but nonetheless, they made it. The question now becomes whether …

The Denver Nuggets waived center Jonas Valanciunas on July 8, and he wasn’t claimed by any team. Valanciunas had interest from teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, but he decided to leave the NBA. He returned …

The MLB returned from its All-Star break Thursday night with the New York Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies. As the lone game on the schedule, the Mets opened the second half with a 4-1 victory despite their disappointing first half. …

Julius Erving is one of the best players in all of NBA (and ABA) history. He last played during the 1986-87 season. That said, Erving’s Instagram account is still very active. 76ers Legend Julius Erving Sends Out Post GettyHead coach …

LaMelo Ball is beginning to look comfortable in Minnesota Timberwolves colors. Ball prominently displayed his new blue No. 1 uniform in an Instagram carousel posted July 15, offering fans another sign that the former Charlotte Hornets star is embracing his …

Omarion Hampton‘s rookie season did not go as planned. The running back was set to split the running back role with Najee Harris, but he suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for 8 games last season. Despite the limited …

The New York Mets have drawn their line in the sand ahead of the MLB trade deadline — and Francisco Lindor may be on the wrong side of it. The Mets came into the season harboring hopes of returning to …

North Dakota State‘s first FBS season is around the corner, it’s now as good a time as any to predict every Bison game this fall, based on how the Herd has fared against similar opponents in the past. The Bison …

The Los Angeles Lakers offseason has been defined as much by who they lost as who they have added. LeBron James’ departure officially pushed Los Angeles into the Luka Doncic era. Rui Hachimura also walked in free agency, leaving the …

The Miami Heat officially introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of the franchise on Thursday. Antetokounmpo is already focused on bringing an NBA championship back to Miami. He has started working out with Bam Adebayo, who has been the face of …

After a memorable rookie season that helped lead the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, Jayden Daniels‘ sophomore campaign didn’t go as planned. Washington finished 5-12, and injuries limited Daniels to just seven games. Despite missing most of the …

The Denver Broncos almost certainly feel totally justified in their decision to select quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick of the 2024 draft. However, two years later–ahead of his extension eligibility in 2027–significant outside questions remain. Nix has …

Chicagoans dashed into stores across the city Thursday to get what they needed to protect their lungs from dangerous pollution levels caused by Canadian wildfire smoke. Elizabeth Keough, assistant manager at the Crafty Beaver Home Center in Uptown, said store …

Many of Chicago’s Black-owned businesses may not be open today if not for George E. Johnson Sr. That was the message echoed Thursday by friends, colleagues and admirers who gathered at Leak and Sons Funeral Home in Greater Grand Crossing …

LeBron James finally offered the basketball world something it has been waiting weeks to hear. Not a decision. But a timeline. Appearing Thursday at the CNBC and Boardroom Game Plan Summit following a live taping of his Mind the Game …

On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will host the Texas Rangers at Truist Park for their first game following the All-Star break. The Braves are coming off a series where they lost two out of three games to the St. …

A World Cup can turn an well-known star into a global obsession. On the flip side, it can also introduce an unknown 40-year-old goalkeeper to millions of people almost overnight. Erling Haaland and Vozinha exemplify these two effects at the …

The Chicago Bulls likely feel content with their decision to acquire the point guard Josh Giddey during the 2024 offseason, but the instant success that the outgoing Alex Caruso found with the Oklahoma City Thunder must’ve stung in a way. …

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not have to wait much longer to learn whether LeBron James will finish his career where it all began. James offered his clearest public indication yet Thursday that his highly anticipated free-agency decision is nearing, telling …

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of a quarterback competition to determine their starter. With training camp nearing, the focus on this battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray will only heighten. McCarthy is looking to show that he’s …

During Fanatics Fest, NFL legend Tom Brady joined Cody Rhodes for a live version of Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast in New York City. The seven-time Super Bowl champion noted that although he is retired from pro football, he …

North Dakota State joining the Mountain West Conference came as no surprise to former Bison athletic director Gene Taylor. He served as NDSU’s AD from 2001 to 2014, as the Bison FCS dynasty took off. Taylor, now with Kansas State, …

The Miami Dolphins handed star running back De’Von Achane a sparkling new 4 year, $64 million contract extension with the team, making him the third-highest paid tailback in football behind only former Offensive Players of the Year, Christian McCaffrey and …

The Windy City was enveloped in smoke Thursday as air pollution from over 800 Canadian wildfires wafted through the city and suburbs. The air contained hazardous levels of PM2.5, a particulate matter that can lodge in the lungs and cause …