PHILADELPHIA -- The MLB All-Star Game took a scary detour in the third inning Tuesday when Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was hit by a pitch on the left hand and exited the exhibition i… [+861 chars]

In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker, and the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse.

ESPN

AL 3B Junior Caminero hit by pitch, exits in third inning - ESPN

MLB's best are facing off on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park in the 2026 All-Star Game with bragging rights (but not World Series home field advantage) on the line.
Hometown Phillies ace Cristop… [+686 chars]

Cristopher Sánchez and Dylan Cease take the mound for their respective teams

CBS Sports

2026 MLB All-Star Game results: Live updates from Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Cody Bellinger, Freddie Freeman, more - CBS Sports

It took a few extra days, but we finally got our Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff summer showdown. It was Nets as a unit, however, who delivered the box office production.
Brooklyn leapt out to a 22-… [+8124 chars]

Brooklyn’s second win in Las Vegas this summer was their easiest

NetsDaily

Nets dunk all over Kings as Dëmin and Brown Jr. return - NetsDaily

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The first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw France take on Spain in Arlington, Texas today with a place in the final against either England or Argentina on the line.… [+217 chars]

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as we saw Spain defeat France to become the tournament's first finalist.

World Cup Daily live: Spain score twice to defeat France, become first finalist - ESPN

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kylian Mbappé saw it for himself on the field: France simply didnt play well enough to reach a third consecutive World Cup final.
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Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it. The France striker couldn’t generate many chances in his team's 2-0 loss to S…

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi - AP News

As part of its probe into Kawhi Leonard’s and the Clippers‘ agreements with Aspiration, the NBA is investigating whether the Clippers improperly covered expenses for Leonard while not being reimburse… [+2292 chars]

The NBA has expanded its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, including looking at a potentially previously unreported deal.

hoopsrumors.com

Latest On NBA’s Investigation Into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard - Hoops Rumors

Like many teams, the Padres aren’t firmly in buyer or seller status as the August 3 deadline approaches. They are 48-48 and 3.5 games back of a playoff spot in the National League. Kevin Acee of The … [+6107 chars]

Are the Padres buyers or sellers? Is Mason Miller available? Will the club's delayed sale impact things?

MLB Trade Rumors

Padres Notes: Miller, Deadline, Franchise Sale - MLB Trade Rumors

Olympian Suni Lee is officially returning to competitive gymnastics.
The 23-year-old made the announcement in a video
 shared Tuesday on her Instagram page that featured clips of her from past prac… [+1432 chars]

KABC-TV

Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics - ABC7 Los Angeles

The 2026 Summer Sixers played their third game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, and as they squared off with some Houston Rockets youngsters the focus remained on their own standard roster members.
Rookie g… [+5162 chars]

Three of the 2026 Summer Sixers' first four games in Las Vegas are complete.

PhillyVoice.com

Instant observations: Labaron Philon Jr. and Summer Sixers drop to 2-1 - PhillyVoice

High praise for Lamine Yamal from @landondonovan 🇪🇸

Fox Sports

High praise for Lamine Yamal from @landondonovan 🇪🇸 - FOX Sports

Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who was suspected of sending a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray, the company told Front Office Sports on Tuesday.
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The company had said it would be investigating the issue, on the heels of Gray posting the DM to her social media on Monday.

Yahoo Entertainment

Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee suspected of sending racial slur to Aces star Chelsea Gray - Yahoo Sports

MLB players showcased their style on the All-Star Red Carpet on Tuesday afternoon from the Independence Mall in Philadelphia, which will serve as host for the All-Star Game later this evening at Citi… [+871 chars]

MLB players showcased their style on the All-Star Red Carpet on Tuesday afternoon from the Independence Mall in Philadelphia, which will serve as host for the All-Star Game later this evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Bleacher Report

Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne, More Show Off Outfits on MLB All-Star Red Carpet - Bleacher Report

Janice McNair, the co-founder and Senior Chair of the Houston Texans, has died. She was 89.
The Texans announced Mrs. McNairs passing on Tuesday afternoon.
She founded the NFLs 32nd franchise in 20… [+1272 chars]

Janice McNair, the co-founder and Senior Chair of the Houston Texans, has died.

NBCSports.com

Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89 - NBC Sports

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald were part of the “interviewing” process for prospective ownership groups, NFL Network insider Steve Wyche said in a video… [+2697 chars]

Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald were part of the ownership "interviewing" process, NFL Network insider Steve Wyche said.

MyNorthwest.com

Khosla-led group seen as good match for Seahawks’ ‘culture’ - Seattle Sports

ATLANTA (AP) Its England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. Its also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham. 
The battle of the two No. 10s could be pivotal to deciding Wednesdays match in Atlanta… [+5161 chars]

It’s England vs. Argentina at the World Cup. It’s also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham. The battle of the two No.10s could be pivotal to deciding Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta. “We know how good Messi is,” England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said of the Ar…

Messi vs. Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina - AP News

This past Friday in Vegas, while many players were in town for NBA Summer League action, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo got in some kind of fight with his recently departed teammate Tyler Herro. In l… [+5265 chars]

This past Friday in Vegas, while many players were in town for NBA Summer League action, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo got in some kind of fight with his recently departed teammate Tyler Herro. In last month’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat sent H…

Defector.com

Various Reports Dispute Where Bam Adebayo’s Fist Landed On Tyler Herro’s Face - Defector

While a handful of contenders remain in the mix to sign LeBron James, the Sixers are one of three teams the NBA's all-time leading scorer has "a focus" on, according to a report from Shams Charania o… [+995 chars]

It sounds like at least five contenders remain in play to sign LeBron James, but the Sixers are one of three particularly strong suitors.

Report: LeBron James has 'a focus' on Sixers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat - PhillyVoice

The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | Michigan Missed Warning Signs Around Football Coach’s Affair, Investigation Finds - WSJ

Even as it hosts a World Cup semifinal, the city of Dallas is fighting over the future of its sports franchises' homes.