The Astros are placing Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). The club is hopeful it’ll be a… [+1334 chars]

The Astros lose their star shortstop to another injured list stint. Read more on the news at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors

Astros To Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

The NBA calendar runs on Eastern Time.
Which means it was indeed June 30th Free Agency Day in #thisleague when this story went live.
The marketplace officially opens tonight at 6 PM ET, which also … [+795 chars]

One more around-the-league feast for you on NBA Free Agency Eve

Substack.com

The ultimate Late Night NBA trade and free agency Intel compilation - The Stein Line | Substack

We're just four games into the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, but something shifted. The opening matches of the Round of 32 have been absolutely incredible.
If that's any indication with a pa… [+3328 chars]

The Round of 32 is off to a very quick start this summer.

Yahoo Entertainment

World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible - Yahoo Sports

Jaylen Brown is seemingly on board with a potential trade that would send him out of Boston. 
Brown recently liked an 
Instagram comment calling for the Celtics to trade him to "a city who respects… [+872 chars]

Jaylen Brown is seemingly on board with a potential trade that would send him out of Boston.

Bleacher Report

Jaylen Brown Likes IG Comment Calling for Celtics to Trade Star to a 'City Who Respects Him' - Bleacher Report

At a World Cup of plucky performances and unlikely odds upended, Paraguay have produced a shock for the ages.
The South American underdogs held Germany to a 1-1 draw after extra time, then eliminate… [+6268 chars]

As well as Gill’s heroics, Paraguay’s unlikely victory was founded on coach Alfaro’s unshakeable faith in his defenders.

Al Jazeera English

How Germany were handed a World Cup humbling and what it means to Paraguay - Al Jazeera

The Reds plan to activate Hunter Greene for his season debut during their upcoming weekend series against the Orioles, manager Terry Francona told reporters (link via Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinn… [+4760 chars]

MLB Trade Rumors explores the Reds' rotation, which will get a major boost with the return of their ace this weekend.

Reds Planning To Activate Hunter Greene This Weekend - MLB Trade Rumors

The Memphis Grizzlies had been looking to move on from Ja Morant for the better part of a year. They already had traded away Desmond Bane (to Orlando) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (to Utah), but the market … [+4407 chars]

Portland fans are winners, Scoot Henderson is a different story.

NBCSports.com

Winners, losers from Ja Morant trade to Portland Trail Blazers - NBC Sports

GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Mo… [+1992 chars]

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw. With the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ma…

Associated Press

Netherlands and Morocco head to extra time tied at 1-1 in World Cup Round of 32 - AP News

It sounds like all the Zach Werenski trade talk to the San Jose Sharks might be moot.
Elliotte Friedman doesnt think that Werenski wants to come to San Jose, at least not yet.
“Wherever Werenski’s … [+1077 chars]

It sounds like all the Zach Werenski trade talk to the San Jose Sharks might be moot. Elliotte Friedman doesn’t […]

Sanjosehockeynow.com

REPORT: Werenski Doesn’t Want To Come to Sharks? - San Jose Hockey Now

On the eve of the start of NBA free agency negotiations, Jalen Duren reportedly is preparing to test the market. However, the Detroit Pistons remain committed to re-signing the rising star.
The Pist… [+2938 chars]

Jalen Duren reportedly is preparing to test the free-agent market. However, the Detroit Pistons remain committed to re-signing the rising star.

Detroit Free Press

Despite sign-and-trade rumors, Pistons committed to retaining free agent Jalen Duren - Detroit Free Press

BOSTON -- Willson Contreras plays for the Red Sox. But he is playing for Venezuela, his native country that was ravaged by earthquakes last Wednesday.
When Contreras mashed a three-run homer in the … [+4837 chars]

BOSTON -- Willson Contreras plays for the Red Sox. But he is playing for Venezuela, his native country that was ravaged by earthquakes last Wednesday.
When Contreras mashed a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning in Monday night’s 6-3 win against …

MLB.com

With heavy heart for Venezuela, Contreras' emotions on display after HR, ejection - MLB.com

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras' evening came to an early and rather shocking end during Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.
After first base umpire Nic Lentz called him o… [+796 chars]

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras' evening came to an early and rather shocking end during Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.

Watch Willson Contreras Get Ejected in Video as Red Sox Star Taps Helmet After Strikeout - Bleacher Report

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back veteran center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract with a player option on the second season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Manage… [+1912 chars]

Free agent center Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract to return to the Golden State Warriors through 2027-28.

ESPN

Kristaps Porzingis agrees to 2-year, $40M deal with Warriors - ESPN

Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option on the eve of free agency, which appeared to free up a plethora of possibilities for the Golden State Warriors.
Hours later, Kristaps Porzingi… [+640 chars]

Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy has limited flexibility to add top talent to his roster after Kristaps Porzingis agreed to a two-year deal on Monday.

Sfstandard.com

Warriors cap breakdown: Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and salary gymnastics - The San Francisco Standard

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson will miss his first Open Championship since his debut in 2009 after withdrawing from final qualifying.
The 42-year-old, who has managed just one top-20 finish in… [+722 chars]

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson will miss his first Open Championship since his debut in 2009 after withdrawing from final qualifying.

BBC News

Dustin Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 - BBC

Tampa, Florida Terrion Arnold, the Detroit Lions' former first-round draft pick, plotted to lure three men he believed may have stolen property from him to a Florida apartment, setting the stage for … [+10793 chars]

Ex-Lion Terrion Arnold appeared in a Tampa courtroom on kidnapping and armed robbery charges. A detective said Arnold suggested confronting victims.

The Detroit News

Ex-Lion Terrion Arnold accused of luring victims in kidnapping case - The Detroit News

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday.
Martinelli, who had come on as a … [+3831 chars]

Neymar never left the bench in Brazil's round of 32 win vs. Japan on Monday at Houston Stadium.

Fox Sports

Why Didn't Neymar Play vs. Japan? Brazil Coach Says 'We Did Not Need Him' - FOX Sports

RICHARDSON, Texas - Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits… [+1330 chars]

Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.

FOX 4 News

King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Ben Griffin gets up-and-down from 94 yards for birdie on No. 2 at TravelersIt was meant to be as the United States celebrates Independence Day.
Moving Day of this weeks John Deere Classic also will … [+4031 chars]

It was meant to be as the United States celebrates Independence Day.