The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (i… [+12241 chars]

The Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's draft), one pick swap and one second-rounder, per sources.

ESPN

Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat for haul of players, picks - ESPN

Julius Randle was reportedly traded to the Nets on Monday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that al… [+1661 chars]

The Timberwolves are reportedly trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls.

Heat.com

Reports: Julius Randle traded to Nets on eve of draft - NBA.com

Quick takeaways from the third game of the national championship series.

Goheels.com

Lucas: Oklahoma Rapid Reactions (G3) - University of North Carolina Athletics

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes.
It was th… [+2952 chars]

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on Monday, when the halftime break during a match between France and Iraq lasted 2 hours, 10 minutes. It was the first rain delay of the tournament and the first time in at least several dec…

Associated Press

World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours - AP News

FILE: Joe Torre, Colleen Manfred, Rob Manfred and Greg Johnson attend the Willie Mays Celebration of Life Ceremony at Oracle Park on July 8, 2024, in San Francisco.
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred blamed the San Francisco Giants for "inadequate and not clear" communication ahead of the Pride Night player protest.

SFGate

MLB blames SF Giants for Pride Night backlash in note to Republican senator - SFGATE

Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the Wolverines and heading to the NBA, becoming the Dallas Mavericks next head coach.
Here are the key takeaways from Mays departure.
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Key takeaways from Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.

Maize n Brew

3 takeaways from Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks - Maize n Brew

Mashable

FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 22 - Mashable

When the U.S. mens national team takes to the pitch for its final Group D match against Türkiye on Thursday, there wont be anything to play for. 
The USMNT, via dominant wins against Paraguay and Au… [+3980 chars]

The USMNT has already won Group D, and Türkiye is already eliminated.

Sports Illustrated

Three Ways the USMNT May Approach the Dead Rubber vs. Turkiye—World Cup - Sports Illustrated

How long will the United States have to wait to know who it faces in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup?
The USMNT has already locked up Group D thanks to wins over Paraguay and Australia and kno… [+3756 chars]

The United States may have to wait until Saturday night to know its first knockout-round opponent.

Yahoo Entertainment

World Cup 2026: Which third-place team will the United States play in the Round of 32? - Yahoo Sports

The Chicago Cubs have had back-to-back games rained out (yesterday and today). The former, against the Blue Jays, has been pushed back to the beginning of August. But the latter, against the Mets, wi… [+4500 chars]

The Chicago Cubs have had back-to-back games rained out (yesterday and today). The former, against the Blue Jays, has been pushed back to the beginning of Augus

bleachernation.com

Here's How Cubs Will Line Up Their Rotation with the Doubleheader (Plus a Matthew Boyd Update) - Bleacher Nation

On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.
KOC also shares the la… [+700 chars]

On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves...

2026 NBA Draft preview, prospect interviews & the latest on Giannis - Yahoo Sports

BLACKSBURG  Virginia Tech announced Monday the appointment of Brian White as vice president and director of athletics, selecting a nationally-respected leader to help drive the universitys vision for… [+7618 chars]

VT hokiesports.com

Brian White named Virginia Tech’s Vice President and Director of Athletics - Virginia Tech Athletics

MCCOOK, Ill. (WGN) As the Chicago Bears contemplate their next move in the franchise’s ongoing stadium saga, two new suitors have stepped up to pitch themselves as future homes for a new Bears stadiu… [+3080 chars]

Two new locations have been proposed for a new Bears stadium, one in Chicago's Southeast Side and one in McCook, with the latter offering the Bears the land for free, a $2 billion stadium with their own money, and a $1 per year lease to the village.

WGN TV Chicago

Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears - WGN-TV

Theres been no shortage of praise for Seattles soccer scene and Lumen Field, ahem Seattle Stadium, especially after Friday’s USA vs. Australia match put Seattle in the spotlight. 
But recognition of… [+2256 chars]

Lumen Field, ahem ... Seattle Stadium earned high praise for several attributes in a recent ranking of World Cup host stadiums.

The Seattle Times

Seattle’s Lumen Field makes strong impression on World Cup stage - The Seattle Times

After a few months of cheeky silence and misdirection, plus an experiment on the doubles court, Serena Williams is completing her comeback to professional tennis. The 44-year-old has accepted a wild … [+2538 chars]

After a few months of cheeky silence and misdirection, plus an experiment on the doubles court, Serena Williams is completing her comeback to professional tennis. The 44-year-old has accepted a wild card into the singles main draw at Wimbledon, which begins n…

Defector.com

Serena Williams Is Coming Back As A Wild Card At Wimbledon - Defector

The sport’s return to Southern California produced plenty of surprises and drama in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado.
Many expected polesitter Shane van Gisbergen to put o… [+7198 chars]

NASCAR Cup Series drivers come into focus after a weekend of racing in San Diego, with three on the upswing and three more on the downturn.

NASCAR

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Naval Base Coronado - NASCAR.com

Bergeron, a center who was in his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame, played his entire 19-season career for the Boston Bruins from 2003-23 and had 1,040 points (427 goals, 613 assists) i… [+2844 chars]

Curley, Burke will also be inducted in November

NHL News

2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class includes Bergeron, Price, Rinne, Tkachuk - NHL.com

Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness Sunday in Georgia.
Poirier, 37, was arrested and released on bail, according to Clayton County court records. Details on t… [+669 chars]

Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday in Georgia.

Retired Dustin Poirier arrested; allegedly drunk in public - ESPN

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria and send the champions into the last 32.
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Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.