Jadeveon Clowney chose to return to Houston, where his NFL career started, eschewing more money for a chance to chase a ring.
"I felt like they got a good team and I can help contribute. It was a re… [+760 chars]

Pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney decided to return to the Houston Texans, the club that picked him No. 1 overall in 2014.

NFL News

Clowney chose to return to Houston over chasing money: 'It was a really easy decision' - NFL.com

United States President Donald Trump spends a lot of time on the golf course, but he is also a rather notorious cheater. This weekend, it seems like he was at it again.
Over the weekend, Trump claim… [+2894 chars]

United States President Donald Trump spends a lot of time on the golf course, but he is also a rather notorious cheater. This weekend, it seems like he was a...

The Comeback

‘Another day of Trump humiliating himself’: Donald Trump sparks outrage for ‘blatantly cheating’ - Yahoo Sports

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financia… [+3574 chars]

85-year-old Motown singer Martha Reeves performed the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at the historic women’s baseball game

The-independent.com

Women’s Pro Baseball League kicks off with brutally mocked national anthem rendition - The Independent

NYON, Switzerland (AP) European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantinos failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said an… [+4046 chars]

European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors. It also asked for potential evidence from at least 18 FIFA executives which it said should no…

Associated Press

European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan - AP News

TORONTO -- It begins. The Blue Jays agreed to terms on a trade that will send Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for prospects Ty Southisene (previously Cubs' No. 13 prospect) and Brett Bateman (No. 21).
Chi… [+3677 chars]

TORONTO -- It begins. The Blue Jays agreed to terms on a trade that will send Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for prospects Ty Southisene (previously Cubs' No. 13 prospect) and Brett Bateman (No. 21).
Chicago gets: RHP Kevin Gausman
Toronto gets: INF Ty Southisene …

MLB.com

Blue Jays officially look to the future, acquire pair of prospects for Gausman - MLB.com

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New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods ran 1,240 miles across eight countries to conquer one of the worlds toughest endurance challenges breaking both the mens and… [+2216 chars]

Ultrarunner sets new record for Alpine run crossing 8 European countries in 29 days - CNN

The White Sox are deepening their bullpen, reportedly agreeing to acquire Huascar Brazobán from the Mets for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. Chicago already has an opening on the … [+4745 chars]

The White Sox add to their bullpen, acquiring hard-throwing righty Huascar Brazobán from the Mets. MLB Trade Rumors has more.

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox To Acquire Huascar Brazobán - MLB Trade Rumors

MassLive.com

Red Sox’ sweep of Dodgers comes with certificate of authenticity | Sean McAdam - MassLive

The Braves and Giants announced a one-for-one swap on deadline eve. San Francisco traded veteran starter Tyler Mahle, an impending free agent, to Atlanta for reliever Anthony Molina.
Atlanta needed … [+6028 chars]

The Braves get a much needed veteran boost to their rotation, acquiring rental starter Tyler Mahle from the Giants for a third-year reliever.

Giants Trade Tyler Mahle To Braves - MLB Trade Rumors

This weekend couldn’t have gone much worse for the Rangers, who were swept by their in-state rivals. Today’s 7-3 loss at Daikin Park was a fifth straight defeat for Texas. They’re down to 55-57 and h… [+7124 chars]

The Rangers have lost five straight, including a devastating sweep at the hands of the Astros. Does it change their entire deadline outlook?

Will Weekend Sweep Push Rangers Toward Selling? - MLB Trade Rumors

After months of rumors, the Tigers finally dealt Tarik Skubalyesterday, sending the two-time Cy Young Award to the Dodgers for a three-player package (River Ryan and prospects outfielder Zyhir Hope a… [+2610 chars]

Only 2.5 games out of a wild card spot, Detroit isn't ready to write off its season just yet. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

Tigers Not Planning Fire Sale After Skubal Trade - MLB Trade Rumors

Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech. No, he hasnt closed the door on playing in 2026.
I havent retired from the NFL, Hopkins posted Saturday on Twitter, via Andy B… [+1285 chars]

Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.

NBCSports.com

After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired - NBC Sports

Sunday morning there were three packed moving boxes and a large equipment bag in front of Luis Castillo’s almost empty locker. The Rock” was gone but the impression he left on his fellow Seattle Mari… [+5665 chars]

Veteran right-hander Luis Castillo, who was traded Saturday, made a major impact on many of the Seattle Mariners homegrown pitchers.

MyNorthwest.com

‘He was loved here’: M’s pitchers reflect on Luis Castillo’s impact - Seattle Sports

Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, the No. 37 overall pick for the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft who was traded to the Saints in the 2025 season, has retired from the league at age 24.
The wid… [+1251 chars]

In a surprising decision, the 24-year-old Ja'Lynn Polk called it a career after just a few seasons in the NFL.

USA Today

Ja'Lynn Polk, 2024 second-round pick, abruptly retires at 24 years old - usatoday.com

LOS ANGELES -- Talks between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers around Tarik Skubal picked up Friday and turned increasingly more aggressive by Saturday afternoon. Moments before the Dodgers'… [+6453 chars]

The Dodgers' acquisition of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again put them at the center of outrage about the sport's economics. Asked if the team is ruining baseball, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, "Passionately disagree."

ESPN

Friedman, Roberts push back on narrative Dodgers ruining baseball - ESPN

The WNBA trade deadline has never been full of activity, but there was hope that with the new CBA, this season would be different. However, that did not turn out to be the case -- Sunday's deadline c… [+9160 chars]

Even though the trade deadline was quiet, it still had ripple effects

CBS Sports

WNBA trade deadline winners and losers: Lynx stay on top by staying pat, Mercury and Plum liven playoff race - CBS Sports

Rain blighted most of the available time to test on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, but Honda delegate Alex Palou was able to get a solid feel for the new 2028 Dallara IR28 tha… [+2662 chars]

After testing the new Dallara IR18 Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou said he thought the car was capable of breaking records on all kinds of tracks.

RACER

Palou expects track records to fall with IR28 after second day of testing - RACER - Racing News

SAN DIEGO -- At 11 a.m. Sunday morning, Luis Arraez hopped up the dugout steps at Petco Park and settled into his usual routine with infield instructor Ron Washington. He went through several minutes… [+4881 chars]

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, but the San Francisco Giants still haven't made a move after their series against the Padres.

Nbcsportsbayarea.com

Giants don't make any MLB trade deadline moves during four-game set in San Diego - NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Caitlin Clark finally faced a question about biological males who "identify" as girls or women competing in womens sports.
She answered it without revealing much of anything.
Following the Indiana … [+5796 chars]

Caitlin Clark finally addressed the transgender athletes in women's sports debate after teammate Sophie Cunningham's stance sparked weeks of protest.