MLB Mariners designate Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment Veteran utility player Weston Wilson was selected from the the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to the active roster on Friday afternoon, with fellow veteran utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni designated for assignment to make room.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Belgium vs Iran With all four teams in Group G level on one point after the opening matchday, Belgium and Iran meet in Los Angeles knowing victory is all but certain to secure a place in the knockouts.
MLB Rockies release Andrew Knizner The 31-year-old backstop was signed to a minor league deal at the start of April. He hit a terrific .279/.371/.590 with 10 homers and 22 RBI in 140 plate appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. Given the overall lack of quality catching depth around the leag
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Spain vs Saudi Arabia Group H at the 2026 World Cup is wide open after both games on matchday one ended level, with big favourites Spain needing to bounce back from a disappointing result when they take on Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
MLB Bobby Witt Jr. out of lineup with MCL sprain Bobby Witt Jr. was not in the lineup on Friday with what the Royals categorized as a Grade 1 MCL sprain, a day after he exited Thursday night’s game against the Cardinals early with right knee discomfort when he slid awkwardly while fielding a ball.
MLB MLB Preview - Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Dodgers At Dodger Stadium on Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (four straight wins) at 10:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Rangers outright Michel Otañez The Rangers sent reliever Michel Otañez outright to Triple-A Round Rock, per the MLB.com transaction log.
MLB MLB Preview - Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners At T-Mobile Park on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox (30-43) face the Seattle Mariners (39-38), with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. ET.
NFL Tank Dell attempted late-season return in 2025 The Texans have made some changes to their wide receiver room since Tank Dell last played. The team used Day 2 picks to add Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel last year, and Nico Collins has since received a raise. Houston’s pass-catching group is heading tow
MLB Blue Jays to reinstate Lazaro Estrada from 60-day injured list The Blue Jays will get one starter back with rookie righty Lazaro Estrada coming off the injured list.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics On Saturday at 10:05 p.m. ET, Nick Kurtz and the Athletics (38-38) play Zach Neto and the Los Angeles Angels (30-47) at Sutter Health Park.
NFL Jets not expected to bid highly on QB Brendan Sorsby With the drama concerning NCAA eligibility now behind former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the focus has shifted to the supplemental draft. Though interest in the troubled passer is reportedly quite high, one team known for their struggles at the
MLB Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar to undergo MRIs The Diamondbacks’ 9-5 victory over the Twins on Friday may have been costly on the health front, as both starter Michael Soroka and outfielder Jordan Lawlar had to make early exits. Soroka’s start was cut short after just one inning, as he felt discomfor
MLB MLB Preview - New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies At Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, the New York Mets (34-41) face the Philadelphia Phillies (40-35), with first pitch at 7:15 p.m. ET.
NFL Titans, DT Jeffery Simmons agree on record-setting extension The Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history per annual salary.
GOD Game of the day - Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs will look to Pete Crow-Armstrong for continued success at the plate when they take the field against Ernie Clement and the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Ecuador vs Curaçao After losing to Ivory Coast and Germany respectively in the opening round, Ecuador and Curaçao will both look to get off the mark in Group E when they meet at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Tunisia vs Japan The 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history takes place at Estadio BBVA, where Tunisia know defeat could be fatal to their hopes of progression as they face dark horses Japan.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Germany vs Ivory Coast Germany and Ivory Coast enter this Group E clash in Toronto knowing that victory would secure them a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a game to spare.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Stadium hosts an all-European clash between Netherlands and Sweden, who can both assert their dominance in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with victory after solid opening-matchday performances.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 The main event for the UFC Fight Night 279: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 card takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, NV. The event features a high-stakes flyweight rematch between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi.
CRICKET Rishabh Pant set to be traded to Delhi Capitals In what is set to be the first trade ahead of IPL 2027, Lucknow Super Giants are likely to release Rishabh Pant to his former franchise Delhi Capitals and procure Kuldeep Yadav in return. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Pant, who became the most expensive
TENNIS Alexandra Eala reaches Berlin Open semifinals Fifteen months after shocking the tennis world in Miami, Alex Eala is once again leaving a trail of elite opponents in her disposal -- with Elina Svitolina the latest to fall in Berlin. The Filipina tennis sensation barged into the final four of the 2026
COLLEGE FOOTBALL John Meredith III commits to Texas Five-star prospect John Meredith III announced his commitment to Texas. Meredith picked the Longhorns over in-state finalist Texas A&M following official visits with both programs in recent weeks.
NHL Radko Gudas generating interest in market Radko Gudas is gaining interest in the league’s marketplace, and teams are keeping an eye on his situation if he’s unable to ink a deal with the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old is coming off a 13-point season from 56 games in the 2025-26 season with the A
SPECIALS Protect College Sports Act headed to Senate for full vote A sweeping federal bill to reshape college sports is headed to the Senate floor, marking the first time during a yearslong effort that the full U.S. Senate will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed solution to some of the issues facing the college s
GOLF Wyndham Clark sets US Open scoring record Wyndham Clark set the 36-hole scoring record in a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Long Island, New York. Clark put the final touches on his opening-round 64 when play resumed on Friday morning, and then turned in a one-under 69 in his second round, takin
NHL Jonathan Toews announces retirement Jonathan Toews is retiring from professional hockey. The veteran center was expected to officially call an end to his illustrious professional hockey career. After stepping away from the game for two full seasons to focus on his health and manage chronic
NHL Penguins hire Ron Francis as Special Advisor The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing a former Stanley Cup champion back to the organization. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have hired Ron Francis as a Special Advisor in the Hockey Operations department. It’s a step down for Francis, and
HORSES Maryland to match $85 million offer to keep Preakness rights Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for the intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. Churchill Downs Inc., which ru
SOCCER Iran to file complaint over World Cup travel restrictions Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before the World Cup match against Belgium was denied. Iran's base camp was moved from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the tournamen
NHL Buffalo Sabres reportedly nearing extension with Zach Benson Benson, 20, was drafted with the 13th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft and surprisingly made the Sabres roster the following season. He had a quality rookie campaign, scoring 11 goals and 30 points in 71 games while averaging 14:31 of ice time per game.
NHL Maple Leafs sign Darren Raddysh to contract extension The Leafs are first to the market for a big catch. According to a team press release, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick. A report by Pierre LeBrun says it is
SOCCER Rúben Dias says Cristiano Ronaldo's age is 'not an issue' for Portugal team Portugal defender Rúben Dias branded criticism of teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as 'insignificant' and claimed it has not affected the team's focus. Ronaldo couldn't find the net and failed to have even a shot on target in Portugal's 1-1 draw with Congo DR
SOCCER USA defeats Australia to secure spot in the World Cup knockout rounds The United States beat Australia 2-0 to secure a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The win gave Mauricio Pochettino's side two victories from two matches and a first World Cup double since 1929.
NFL Jets and Browns expected to pursue Brendan Sorsby Despite Sorsby’s off-field issues, teams appear willing to spend a relatively high pick on the former Cincinnati starter. Any club that chooses the 6-foot-3, 235-pounder would have to part with a 2027 draft pick for his services. That may be the Jets, who
SPECIALS Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested last week on a domestic battery charge. The case is still under review at this time, but a notable development has recently taken place. Jackson will not face felony charges, as detailed by Dennis Broad of NBC
MLB Drew Smith to opt out of deal with Twins Drew Smith has thrown 24 2/3 innings for Triple-A Saint Paul with a 4.74 ERA. His 17.4 percent strikeout rate is notably down from his big league work of a few years ago. The Twins have one of the worst bullpens in the league. Their relief corps has a col
MLB Rangers option Josh Smith and select Jarred Kelenic The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Infielder Josh Smith has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock as the corresponding active roster move. Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman has been transferred to the
NFL Tennessee Titans sign Jeffery Simmons to contract extension Robert Saleh has brought in a host of former Jets defensive linemen in his first offseason as Titans HC, but the second-chance leader will count on holdover Jeffery Simmons as his D-line anchor. Simmons now has the contract to reflect that status. The Ti
NFL Kansas City Chiefs holding right tackle competition The Chiefs will have a new right tackle in 2026. Penalty maven Jawaan Taylor is now with the Falcons, as the Chiefs made a predictable salary trim amid a cap crunch. Taylor did not live up to his $20MM-per-year contract, and a 2025 signing looked to teleg
MLB Ryne Nelson reportedly has partially torn flexor The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Ryne Nelson on the 15-day injured list today with a strained right elbow. Fellow righty Yilber Díaz has been recalled in his place. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports that Nelson has a partially t
MLB Justin Verlander to miss several weeks Verlander suffered a left hamstring injury while throwing a bullpen and has now been diagnosed with a strain with will cost him several weeks, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen adds that Montero will start that game instead. It’s yet anoth
SPECIALS Argentine presenter resigns after falsely reporting death of Lionel Messi’s father Florencia Peña announced on Luzu TV that Jorge Messi had died and went on to suggest that Messi would not play any further matches in the ongoing World Cup. In the aftermath of the report, the Messi family issued a statement announcing that Messi Sr. w
SOCCER Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery on broken leg Canada coach Jesse Marsch said his team was left shaken after Ismaël Koné broke his left leg in the 6-0 win over Qatar, saying the midfielder will be a huge loss. Koné was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match at BC Place
