LeBron James' longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said Monday he does not know when his client will decide what team he'll play for next season. He added that any teams interested … [+4114 chars]

Rich Paul, the agent for LeBron James, said Monday he does not know when his client will decide what team he'll play for next season. He added that any teams interested in James joining them do not need to do anything else to sway him in the meantime.

ESPN

Rich Paul: No rush on LeBron decision; teams have done enough - ESPN

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez was removed from Mondays game before the start of the sixth inning after legging out an infield hit in the previous half inning.
Rodríguez reached in the bottom o… [+983 chars]

Julio Rodríguez was removed from Monday’s game before the start of the sixth inning after legging out an infield hit in the previous half inning.

The Seattle Times

Julio Rodríguez exits Mariners game with apparent injury - The Seattle Times

OregonLive

Top Blazers official trashes Portland’s draft term sheet: ‘If they don’t want us, then that’s fine’ - OregonLive.com

Jul 20, 2026, 09:36 PM ET
CLEVELAND -- Manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians have been searching for a breakout game on offense for most of the season.
They finally got it Monday night.… [+3989 chars]

The Guardians, who came Monday's game with the third-fewest homers in the majors, socked seven of them in a 13-4 rout of the Twins.

Guardians' offense enjoys breakout game with 7-homer night - ESPN

ESPN has fired Ryan Clark as part of a round of layoffs, per The Athletic's Andrew Marchand.
Clark, who was on "NFL Live" on Monday, was informed about the layoff in the middle of the broadcast, and… [+1716 chars]

Clark became the first high-profile victim of a round of layoffs that is reportedly set to take place on Tuesday, per The Athletic.

Yahoo Entertainment

ESPN reportedly lays off analyst Ryan Clark during broadcast of 'NFL Live' - Yahoo Sports

SEATTLE As World Cup crowds packed Seattle's stadium and waterfront for six weeks of matches and watch parties, federal and local law enforcement agencies were preparing behind the scenes for threats… [+2356 chars]

As World Cup crowds packed Seattle's stadium and waterfront for six weeks of matches and watch parties, federal and local law enforcement agencies were preparin

KOMO News

FBI says Seattle World Cup security efforts will have lasting impact on city - KOMO

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.
The v… [+1518 chars]

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.

KABC-TV

FIFA investigates Argentina players after on-field brawl following World Cup final - ABC7 Los Angeles

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz didnt mince any words on Monday when it came to the SECs nine-game conference schedule. And he did so pointing out the rival Big Tens recent success. Michigan, Ohio … [+2981 chars]

On3.com

Eli Drinkwitz takes aim at SEC 9-game schedule, cites Big Ten's three straight CFP titles - On3

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.
Quinn… [+3073 chars]

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store fetched over $89,000 in an auction that closed Monday. Nineteen-year-old Portland resident Quinn Brown found the Lakers warmup jacket at a Goodwill. A…

Associated Press

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction - AP News

Jul 20, 2026, 06:59 PM ET
A Texas man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history dating back more than a decade, including for reckless dri… [+2383 chars]

A Texas man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history dating back more than a decade, including for reckless driving and hit and run, according to jail records reviewed by ESPN on Monday.

Texas man arrested in Hannah Rapp's death has lengthy record - ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won't be taking the mound anytime soon.
Per ESPN's 
Jorge Castillo, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on Sunday that Ohtani will miss his scheduled start… [+1816 chars]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won't be taking the mound anytime soon.

Bleacher Report

New Shohei Ohtani Injury Update as Dodgers Star Shut Down Indefinitely, Has 'Not Gotten Better' - Bleacher Report

Dustin Poirier thinks its time for Michael Chandler to hang up the gloves.
Last month, Michael Chandler suffered his fourth consecutive loss when Mauricio Ruffy knocked him out at UFC White House. N… [+2137 chars]

Dustin Poirier says it’s time for Michael Chandler to hang up the gloves

MMA Fighting

Dustin Poirier calls for Michael Chandler to retire: ‘What are you doing?’ - MMA Fighting

Around the same time Rodri carried the World Cup trophy down the plane steps and onto Spanish soil, Oklahomas Brent Venables stepped to the podium inside a conference room at the Tampa Marriott, the … [+6115 chars]

The Big Ten has won the last three national CFP titles. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey would like to halt the trend.

As World Cup ends and SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms - CNN

TAMPA, FL - Will Stein stood at the SEC Media Days podium for the first time as the Kentucky head football coach and essentially pulled a move that would make Curt Cignetti proud.
There have been pl… [+3939 chars]

Will Stein delivered a moment reminiscent of Curt Cignetti at SEC Media Days, telling reporters Kentucky football will succeed "because of me."

Fox News

Kentucky football coach channels Curt Cignetti, delivers SEC Media Days quote everyone will remember - Fox News

Any chance to compete is an opportunity the Warriors dont want to waste, including during the NBAs summer league. 
Development is the top priority every year during summer league. Teams arent dictat… [+5853 chars]

The Golden State Warriors should be very encouraged after their dominant NBA Summer League showing.

Nbcsportsbayarea.com

Starting with Yaxel Lendeborg, summer league was smashing success for Warriors - NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down from his position at the end of the calendar year, the school announced Monday. 
According to findings of its internal investigation into leade… [+5803 chars]

The change at the top comes on the heels of a months-long investigation into the culture within the Michigan athletics department

CBS Sports

Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at the end of calendar year after internal investigation - CBS Sports

No one really knew what to make of Justin Bieber‘s pared-down performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cuphalftime show, especially the confusing song selection “Everything Hallelujah.” On Sunday afternoon… [+1430 chars]

Justin Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah' saw a notable spike in Spotify streams following the star's performance at the 2026 World Cup halftime show

Rolling Stone

Justin Bieber's Weird 'Everything Hallelujah' Song Gets 240% Streaming Bump After World Cup - Rolling Stone

Written by Rob Bolton
Down the stretch they come!
Beginning with this weeks 3M Open, only three tournaments remain until the field is set for the FedExCup Playoffs. Points leader 
Scottie Scheffle… [+3607 chars]