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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to seize control over the Chicago Housing Authority board led by mayoral challenger Matthew Brewer was thwarted Tuesday after yet another City Council revolt. Johnson introduced three appointments to the CHA board, including Brewer’s replacement, to …

The second heat wave to hit the Chicago area in three weeks is expected to bring near-record breaking heat to the area Tuesday afternoon. While an official high won’t be confirmed by the National Weather Service until later Tuesday afternoon, …

The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2026 off-season on the back of one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory, and as a result, General Manager Stan Bowman had plenty of work to do if they were hoping to …

The Green Bay Packers went through a lot of turnover on their roster this offseason. One player who remained and is believed to be a major part of the franchise’s future is Edgerrin Cooper. Cooper will enter just his third …

As a team that isn’t considered to be a contender as currently constructed, the Sacramento Kings are in position to take swings on young, high upside players. Free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, 23, is one such player. Kuminga is looking for a …

The Green Bay Packers have a couple of high-profile players eligible to sign contract extensions this summer, but the team took care of a different piece of business late last week. Green Bay on July 9 inked starting linebacker Isaiah …

The San Antonio Spurs officially signed Victor Wembanyama to a five-year contract extension on July 10. Wembanyama took a pay cut to help the Spurs in the future, especially when his fellow young players are up for their respective extensions. …

Mike Babcock should reduce the minutes of his top players at five-on-five, according to Edmonton Oilers insider Jason Gregor. Gregor, who hosts a show on Sports 1440 in Canada and for Daily Faceoff, wrote this week that Babcock should avoid …

The Detroit Lions remain set at the quarterback position, with veteran Jared Goff preparing to enter his sixth season in the Motor City since being acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the highly publicized Matthew Stafford trade. Meanwhile, the …

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says he is not interested in a rematch between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland pulled off a major upset at UFC 328 in May when he defeated Chimaev via split decision to …

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the midst of their All-Star break, but that doesn’t mean they’re truly taking a rest. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com (via X), the organization has now traded 28-year-old Easton McGee to the Kansas City …

The Los Angeles Rams can certainly take their current group of wide receivers into training camp and, ultimately, the regular season. But the Rams could also further bolster what is viewed as a Super Bowl roster with a trade for …

As the All-Star break rolls along, Tuesday marks the actual game between the National League and American League’s best players. In case you missed it, the Home Run Derby featured an epic performance by St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker …

The Cincinnati Bengals spent the offseason retooling a defense that allowed too many games to get away last season. One position still lacks the same level of outside respect. No Bengals player appeared in ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s top …

Concerns have been raised about Rory McIlroy after the six-time major champion admitted a specific wind direction caused problems with his swing during the Genesis Scottish Open. McIlroy appeared capable of challenging for the title for much of the tournament …

France vs Spain live today will decide who reaches the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The semi-final takes place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM BST, 3:00 PM EDT, …

If indeed, the Golden State Warriors land as the runner-up in the LeBron James sweepstakes, they will still have an issue on their hands. They will have at least one roster spot and still be in a position where they’d …

While much of the attention on the WNBA on Monday was on the stellar performance of Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese, a Minnesota Lynx rookie was doing sensational things on the court. Lynx rookie Olivia Miles was putting up a …

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to sign LeBron James in free agency. After playing the last eight seasons in Los Angeles, he will be playing the final chapter of his career somewhere else. Minnesota is hoping that it’s with them. …

MLB trade rumors are swirling across the league right now, and the All-Star break has not stopped speculation and trade reports from pouring in. One recent report suggests that the Seattle Mariners may be shopping Luis Castillo, which could be …

LaMelo Ball will be having his first superstar teammate in his NBA career as he joins the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards. Ball and Edwards were both drafted in 2020. Edwards was the top pick in the draft, while …

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of work in store for them over the next couple of weeks. Following the MLB All-Star Game, they will have series against the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, and the …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are officially husband and wife after tying the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Immediately after their wedding, the couple flew to the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big …

The Buffalo Bills could look to sign a former first-overall pick to bolster their defense. Buffalo has been searching for a game-changer at the pass rush for years now, dating back to even before signing Von Miller. The Bills signed …

With the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia, who has displayed big power in his bat during his collegiate (and prior) years. Per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, here is what …

Por segunda vez en tres semanas, el área de Chicago se prepara para temperaturas sofocantes. Aunque el calor continuará hasta el viernes —alcanzando su punto máximo el martes y miércoles— no será tan severo como la ola de calor más …

The good news, as any Los Angeles Lakers fan will quickly tell you, is that Luka Doncic has his big man, has a guy whose paint presence can cover Doncic’s defensive flaws and whose dunk capacity gives Doncic the credible …

In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Calgary Flames. The Flames are coming off another middling season in the NHL standings. The team missed out on …

Roquan Smith has been one of the most consistent players in the NFL. In a recent ESPN article, Smith was ranked number 2 in ESPN’s top 10 off-ball linebackers list. The list is compiled of some of the best linebackers …

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold could find himself sidelined for a significant portion of the upcoming season based on the discretion of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Detroit waived Arnold in late June, just hours after a judge in Florida …

The Cleveland Cavaliers knew they had some work to do entering this offseason, but for the most part, they have put their plans on hold to focus on reuniting with LeBron James in free agency. After James informed the Los …