The 2026 Draft is officially over, and the conversation has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 613 picks, serve … [+4919 chars]

The 2026 Draft is officially over, and the conversation has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 613 picks, serve as prime real estate to break down your favorite team’s pick…

MLB.com

Biggest steals of the 2026 Draft -- 1 from each of the first 10 rounds - MLB.com

The best offense. The best defense.
The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi the most prolific goal scorer in the tournaments history and defending champion … [+3395 chars]

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina is led by Lionel Messi., the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Spain, led by Lamine Yamal, has the best defense. Argentina seeks…

Associated Press

The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday - AP News

The Cowboys had already announced they werent going to extend George Pickens contract, but it became official Wednesday. 
The deadline passed for the sides to complete a long-term deal.
The Pro Bow… [+862 chars]

The Cowboys had already announced they weren't going to extend George Pickens' contract, but it became official Wednesday.

NBCSports.com

Deadline passes for George Pickens to get a long-term deal - NBC Sports

NEW ORLEANS -- Running back Alvin Kamara will play for the Saints in 2026 on a reworked contract, his agent confirmed to NFL Network on Wednesday.
"Alvin's goal, and the team's goal, was for him to … [+2577 chars]

Saints running back Alvin Kamara will play for New Orleans in 2026 on a reworked contract.

ESPN

Alvin Kamara agrees to reworked deal to stay with Saints - ESPN

HOUSTON -- The Astros have traded Lance McCullers Jr. -- the veteran right-hander who helped Houston win a pair of World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 while pitching in some of the biggest games in … [+4183 chars]

HOUSTON -- The Astros have traded Lance McCullers Jr. \-\- the veteran right-hander who helped Houston win a pair of World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 while pitching in some of the biggest games in franchise history -- and left-hander Colton Gordon, plus c…

Astros finalizing deal to trade McCullers to Brewers (source) - MLB.com

The Detroit Red Wings look in more turmoil than they have been since the Ilitches bought the team in 1982

Detroit Free Press

Red Wings' wild summer takes turn with Steve Yzerman's departure as GM - Detroit Free Press

NASCAR announced a new rules package for the summer Daytona race thats aimed at improving passing and making cars less reliant on fuel saving as a strategy, but many fans are up in arms that it comes… [+3733 chars]

While a decrease in horsepower may not sound ideal, Bozi Tatarevic argues that it is exactly what NASCAR needs in order to improve the current superspeedway product

Motorsport.com

Why less power is actually better for NASCAR at superspeedways - Motorsport.com

Carolina Panthers
A Carolina Panthers quarterback has taken himself off the roster a week before training camp begins.
Will Grier, the veteran signal caller who signed in late April, has decided to… [+2719 chars]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier announced his retirement from the NFL a week before training camp. He was from the Charlotte area, drafted in 2019.

Charlotte Observer

Carolina Panthers quarterback retires a week before training camp begins - Charlotte Observer

North Wilkesboro Speedway will welcome a distinguished lineup of NASCAR legends, national military leadership and special guests to help celebrate a weekend of NASCAR points racing through ceremonial… [+1621 chars]

Jayski.com

North Wilkesboro Speedway announces honorary dignitary lineup - Jayski

Some rivalries grow louder with time. England and Argentina's has echoed for generations.
Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between La Albiceleste and the Three Lions arrives carrying decades of bagga… [+4912 chars]

England and Argentina meet with a place in the World Cup final on the line. Follow along here for the latest news, updates and highlights.

Yahoo Entertainment

England vs. Argentina live updates: Score, highlights and analysis from the World Cup semifinal - Yahoo Sports

The 27-year-old has won 25 of his 28 professional fights, losing two with one no-contest, and was suspended from boxing for a year between 2024 and 2025 after failing a drugs test.
Benn, who has los… [+891 chars]

Conor Benn's fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.

BBC News

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Briton to face WBC welterweight champion on 12 September - BBC

Global powerhouses meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals as Argentina take on England on Wednesday. The English, behind Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, defeated fellow Europeans, Norway, 2-1 in … [+3766 chars]

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for Lionel Messi and Argentina versus Harry Kane and England in the World Cup 2026 on Wednesday

CBS Sports

Argentina vs. England odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-8 roll - CBS Sports

Justin Gaethje is still weighing his options when it comes to his next fight, but dont expect him to just immediately sign onto a rematch against Paddy Pimblett.
Prior to his stunning performance to… [+2082 chars]

Justin Gaethje doesn’t sound all that interested in running it back with Paddy Pimblett after his win at UFC 329.

MMA Fighting

UFC champion Justin Gaethje not interested in Paddy Pimblett rematch - MMA Fighting

Day 35 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
 brings the second semifinal, with England and Argentina meeting for a place in Sunday's final. England rides the tournament scoring of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingh… [+1183 chars]

England meets Argentina in a 2026 World Cup semifinal today. See the kickoff time, TV channel and how to stream the match live on FOX.

Fox Sports

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Time, TV, Streaming for Second Semifinal - FOX Sports

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese admits that the backlash he and some of his teammates have received from supporters after the World Cup has hurt him. 
Heading into the World Cup, there were significant… [+2276 chars]

HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music

'It hurts my heart' - USMNT star Matt Freese reveals how fans have upset him after the World Cup - hitc.com

After the Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson didn't play on Monday night, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson seemed upset about not getting the chance to face them in Summer League. 
… [+2016 chars]

After the Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson didn't play on Monday night, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson seemed upset about not getting the chance to face them in Summer League.

Bleacher Report

Did Caleb Wilson Shade AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson in Summer League Video? NBA Fans Sound Off - Bleacher Report

The Rangers will begin next season in Boston.
To open the 2026-27 campaign, the Blueshirts will square off with an Original Six foe in the Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The clubs first g… [+905 chars]

The Rangers will begin next season on the road.

New York Post

Rangers find out their opponent for season opener - New York Post

NBA expansion is the hot talk of the summer, but the deuces are wild as to who could ultimately own a Vegas franchise
Over the past two decades, Las Vegas has grown from a college hoops town into a … [+18542 chars]

NBA expansion is the hot talk of the summer, but the deuces are wild as to who could ultimately own a Vegas franchise

The Ringer

Meet the Contenders—and Pretenders—for NBA Ownership in Las Vegas - The Ringer

MLB players say there will never be a salary cap. They’ve said that as long as I can remember.
I hope baseball’s owners are equally strong-willed in the opposite direction.
That would mean no MLB i… [+3584 chars]

MLB players say there will never be a salary cap. They&rsquo;ve said that as long as I can remember. I hope baseball&rsquo;s owners are equally strong-willed in the opposite direction. That would mean no MLB in 2027. It would be great. I can&rsquo;t wait. It …

TribLIVE

Mark Madden: Baseball’s next lockout can’t come soon enough - TribLIVE.com

CHARLOTTE -- After a five-way tie for second place put Duke in the ACC championship game over higher-ranked Miami last season, a new tiebreaker policy was announced Wednesday in a move that commissio… [+1965 chars]

The ACC has a new tiebreaker policy for its football championship game in a move that commissioner Jim Phillips said allows the league to feature its two best teams.