In their pursuit of upgrades elsewhere for what has been an underachieving roster, the Mariners front office has told teams that they are open to dealing from their surplus of starting pitchers, with… [+5164 chars]

In recent trade talks, the Mariners have suggested George Kirby could be available and discussions around Randy Arozarena are expected to intensify.

The Seattle Times

Mariners’ latest trade talks could signal change of direction - The Seattle Times

I agree. Smith had been tearing up the minors this year, and could play the OF and catcher. Looked poised for a promotion to Triple-A.Losing Jones isn’t a big deal and the Mariners are on the hook fo… [+502 chars]

The White Sox and Mariners agreed to a big trade on Saturday, with Seattle sending All-Star right-hander Luis Castillo to Chicago.

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox To Acquire Luis Castillo - MLB Trade Rumors

The Braves are adding outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter in a trade with the Royals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’ll be minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun headin… [+4089 chars]

The Braves traded for outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter to shore up two areas of need.

Braves Acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter From Royals - MLB Trade Rumors

Four years ago, when the Browns, Panthers, Falcons, and Saints entered a four-way competition for quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland was the first team to which Watson said, No thanks. A five-year… [+1262 chars]

Four years ago, when the Browns, Panthers, Falcons, and Saints entered a four-way competition for quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland was the first team to which Watson said, "No thanks."

NBCSports.com

Deshaun Watson doesn’t know why people think he doesn’t like Cleveland - NBC Sports

The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates entered a weather delay in the third inning after heavy rain poured into Great American Ball Park, but not before Andrew Abbott lost his command. During a s… [+2706 chars]

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Delayed On Saturday

Sports Illustrated

Reds Announce Update on Saturday Night's Game Against the Pirates - Sports Illustrated

Vikings training camp practices got a whole lot louder.
The team welcomed fans to TCO Performance Center for the first time for Saturdays practice in Eagan, meaning even more eyes were on the quarte… [+586 chars]

Fans were allowed to watch training camp at TCO Performance Center for the first time Saturday, when Murray had the edge over J.J. McCarthy.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Kyler Murray wins the day as Vikings fans get first glimpse of QB battle - Star Tribune

CHICAGO -- Camilo Dovals time with the Yankees never quite became what either side envisioned.
The arm remained electric. The velocity was prevalent. The flashes of the former All-Star were still th… [+3467 chars]

CHICAGO -- Camilo Doval’s time with the Yankees never quite became what either side envisioned.
The arm remained electric. The velocity was prevalent. The flashes of the former All-Star were still there.

MLB.com

With Doval falling in 'pen hierarchy, Yanks deal him to Pirates for 2 prospects - MLB.com

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve defended the right of "Save Womens Sports" demonstrators to gather outside Sundays game against the Indiana Fever, even as she rejected their argument.
Reeve s… [+6306 chars]

Cheryl Reeve defended protesters' right to rally outside the Lynx-Fever game while urging the WNBA to establish a transgender player policy.

Fox News

Lynx coach defends trans athletes ahead of big game vs Fever with Sophie Cunningham rally scheduled outside - foxnews.com

On August 1, they celebrated a walkoff win like it was a postseason victory. 
For nine innings, the anxiety and tension felt as such. 
In a season where the playoffs were expected and their perform… [+6505 chars]

In jeopardy of dropping yet another series, the Mariners pulled out a much-needed 4-3 walkoff victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Mariners walk off Twins for much-needed win - The Seattle Times

MLB trade deadline season has arrived with contenders adding to their MLB rosters for the upcoming stretch run and rebuilding clubs landing young players with an eye to the future before 6 p.m. ET on… [+3987 chars]

You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals?

ESPN

MLB trade deadline 2026: Ranking prospects who changed teams - ESPN

Day 2 of Broncos Camp is in the books, and it was another fun one.
It was their last practice before a day off on Sunday. However, on Monday, the pads come on, and the most important practices of ca… [+17688 chars]

News and notes from Day 2 of Broncos Camp

Mile High Report

Day 2 News and Notes from Broncos Camp - Mile High Report

An MRI delivered good news to Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was carted to the locker room with a right leg injury during Saturdays practice. He was diagnosed with a lower calf strain, Adam S… [+476 chars]

An MRI delivered good news to Bills safety C.J.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson diagnosed with a calf strain - NBC Sports

Niners wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 season because of a knee injury that will require surgery. 
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle
Niners wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was … [+6279 chars]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury from last season that will require surgery.

San Francisco Chronicle

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending knee surgery: 'We're gutted' - San Francisco Chronicle

MassLive.com

Willson Contreras out of Red Sox lineup vs. Dodgers, All-Star righty Saturday - MassLive

In the number of years alone, a 40th championship reunion can’t help but be a special occasion for the Mets, yet it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the ballpark about the current state of the team.

SNY.tv

Mets’ 40th anniversary celebration of 1986 team a bittersweet reminder of how far current organization has to go - SNY

It looks so much better in person than the renders suggested upon the Dallara IR28s reveal on Tuesday.
The prototype ran without any significant problems for its first meaningful day of validation t… [+3263 chars]

IndyCar's newly-announced Dallara IR28 ran without any significant problems during its first day of validation testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

RACER

IR28 impresses as Rossi completes first validation test at Indy - RACER - Racing News

Tennessee Titans reserve quarterback Will Levis expressed his belief that he should be a starter in the NFL.
"100 percent," Levis told reporters on Saturday. "There are not 32 quarterbacks in this l… [+1254 chars]

Tennessee Titans reserve quarterback Will Levis expressed his belief that he should be a starter in the NFL.

Bleacher Report

Will Levis Makes Bold Statement, Says He Should Be an NFL Starter Amid Titans QB2 Battle - Bleacher Report

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. On the fourth day of 2026 training camp, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh believes the team took a good step in a positive direction.
The Giants get their first … [+6299 chars]

Giants take “good step” before their first off day of camp.

Big Blue View

NY Giants training camp report, practice 4: “Good step” before first off day - Big Blue View

CUBS LINEUP The Cubs tried, for the third time this season, to reach 16-games over .500 last night. And although Shota Imanaga and the Cubs bullpen held up their end of the bargain, holding the Yanke… [+4053 chars]

Will the bats wake up? Can Cubs lefty David Peterson keep his Chicago revival going? Will this game even be played with all the rain in the area? Let's find out! Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 2 against the Yankees at Wrigley Field.

bleachernation.com

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Pedro Ramirez is Not Starting Tonight … - Bleacher Nation

The Pirates have placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain, the team announced this afternoon. He told reporters (including Jason Mackey of MLB.com) that he expects to mi… [+2290 chars]

The Pirates have placed Ryan O'Hearn on injured list with a left quad strain, putting the rest of his regular season in jeopardy.