NFL Blake Miller on track for starting RT spot The Lions have given Miller first-team reps through OTAs and minicamp. The starting right tackle spot has of course been accounted for through Penei Sewell in recent years, but the decision to move on from Taylor Decker created an opening on the bllindsid
SPECIALS Police reviewing assault allegation against Geno Smith Neither Smith nor the Jets have commented on the matter. Unless the NFL finds enough evidence to discipline Smith under its personal conduct policy, he is set to open the season as the Jets’ starting quarterback. It is the second Jets stint for Smith, who
MLB Angels outright Trey Mancini First baseman Trey Mancini passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Angels, per the MLB.com transaction log. He was assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. Mancini has the service time needed to reject that outright a
SOCCER Lionel Messi breaks record for most World Cup goals Lionel Messi became the highest goal scorer in World Cup history, moving up to 18 with a superb double in Argentina's Group J match against Austria and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav Klose. Messi entered the day on 16 goals following a hat t
MLB Reds designate Chris Paddack for assignment The Reds announced that right-hander Pierce Johnson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and that righty Julian Garcia has been selected to the roster. The Garcia move was reported yesterday. To open space for those two, they have optioned rig
NFL Deshaun Watson needs to improve to start in Cleveland Deshaun Watson might need to clearly outperform incumbent starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in order to start for the Browns next year..
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Colombia vs D.R. Congo As the lone Group K winners on matchday one, Colombia will be looking to secure their spot in the Round of 32 when they face DR Congo at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
NFL 49ers could deal QB Mac Jones before trade deadline As a token of appreciation for his strong work in relief of Brock Purdy in 2025, the 49ers gave backup quarterback Mac Jones a $300K roster bonus last month. That brought his total base pay for 2026 to $3.55MM, with another $2.25MM available in incentives
SOCCER Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Panama vs Croatia The Toronto Stadium in Ontario, Canada will host Panama and Croatia with both Group L teams searching for a badly needed three points after losing on matchday one.
NHL Oilers sign Jason Dickinson to five-year extension The Oilers announced Sunday that center Jason Dickinson has signed a five-year, $20MM extension with a $4MM cap hit.
SOCCER Oyarzabal leads Spain to victory with 2-goal, 1-assist outing after lackluster World Cup debut After a highly criticized World Cup debut, Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal returned to Atlanta Stadium with a vengeance on Sunday.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - England vs Ghana England and Ghana aim to book their place in the World Cup knockouts at the earliest opportunity by winning this Group L clash in Boston.
NHL Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich The Seattle Kraken have made their first big splash of the offseason, acquiring right wing Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Florida Panthers. In return, the Kraken traded the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, as well as a conditional second-ro
SOCCER France’s Mbappé is having a record-setting World Cup Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and inched closer to setting the overall goal record for the tournament. And, Mbappé also set France’s national team goal-scoring record.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Portugal vs Uzbekistan A true David vs Goliath clash at the NRG Stadium in Houston sees FIFA World Cup debutants Uzbekistan clash with a Portugal side fancied by many to go the distance this summer.
NHL Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension The pending unrestricted free agent has agreed to a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Kraken after liking what he heard about the team’s plans for immediate and longer term improvements
SOCCER Austria defender Stefan Posch available to play vs. Argentina despite broken jaw Austria defender Stefan Posch will be available to play Monday against defending champion Argentina after sustaining a broken jaw in his team's win to open this World Cup.
MLB MLB Preview - Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds (35-39) will play the Milwaukee Brewers (45-28) at Great American Ball Park on Monday. The pitchers who are expected to start will be Brandon Woodruff and Brady Singer.
SOCCER Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
MLB Braves outright Sandy Leon The Braves sent veteran catcher Sandy Leon outright to Triple-A, keeping him in the organization as a depth option.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets The New York Mets (34-41) will go up against the Chicago Cubs (40-36) at Citi Field on Monday. The starting pitchers are Edward Cabrera and Kodai Senga.
SOCCER Surman gets World Cup goal but New Zealand falls to Egypt 3-1 New Zealand’s Finn Surman, a defender who rarely scores, got the opening goal off a corner kick in Sunday’s World Cup match against Egypt.
MLB Phillies to designate Bryse Wilson for assignment The Phillies are moving on from veteran righty Bryse Wilson. Kyle Backhus and Alan Rangel are expected to rejoin the team.
MLB MLB Preview - Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays The Kansas City Royals (32-45) are hitting the road to Tropicana Field on Monday where they will try to beat the Tampa Bay Rays (42-30). The pitchers who are expected to start will be Michael Wacha and Drew Rasmussen.
NBA Thunder to trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for draft compensation The Thunder will receive Atlanta's second-round pick in 2030 and the least favorable of the Hawks' or Los Angeles Lakers' second-round pick in 2032, according to sources.
MLB Reds to promote Julian Garcia The Reds are expected to call up right-hander Julian Garcia. The 31-year-old will be making his big-league debut when he appears in a game. Garcia is not on the 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be needed.
MLB MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Comerica Park is the site where the Detroit Tigers (31-44) will attempt to defeat the New York Yankees (46-28) on Monday. The pitchers who are expected to start will be Carlos Rodon and Framber Valdez.
NFL Broncos sign DT Tyler Onyedim The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms on a four-year rookie contract with defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim, the club's first pick in this year's NFL draft.
GOD Game of the day - Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre is the site where the Toronto Blue Jays (37-39) will attempt to beat the Houston Astros (36-41) on Monday. The starting pitchers are Hunter Brown and Shane Bieber.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Jordan vs Algeria Jordan’s maiden voyage at the FIFA World Cup is on the brink of ending at the earliest hurdle as they meet an Algeria side also seeking their first points in California.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Norway vs Senegal Norway look to build on an emphatic win in their opening group game as they take on a Senegal side who face an early elimination if they suffer a second defeat at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - France vs Iraq France will look to win each of their opening two fixtures for a fourth successive World Cup when they take on underdogs Iraq in Philadelphia.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs Austria After a Lionel Messi-inspired victory on matchday one, Argentina face fellow opening round victors Austria in Texas knowing the winner is assured of a knockout berth.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres (also known as UFC Fight Night 280 / UFC Baku) is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. The high-stakes event features elite lightweight strikers in the main event a
CRICKET Mahidul Islam replaces Litton Das Mahidul Islam will replace the injured Litton Das for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare later this month. Litton hasn't sufficiently recovered from a left calf strain that he picked up during the ODI series against Australia.
SOCCER James Sands returns to New York City FC James Sands has returned to New York City FC from his loan to German side FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31, the club announced Thursday. The 25-year-old homegrown midfielder tallied 1g
MLB Teoscar Hernandez on track for June return Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is starting a rehab assignment at Triple-A. Hernandez could be activated for a series against the A’s beginning on June 29. He’s been on the injured list for just over three weeks with a left hamstring strain. The ini
POKER Calvin Anderson wins seventh WSOP bracelet Anderson took home the $413,580 top prize for beating out the 189-player field and capturing the prize that elevates him to a higher pantheon among poker’s greatest players. He becomes only the 18th player in WSOP history to win seven bracelets, and joins
COMBAT SPORTS Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mock UFC White House viewership numbers Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mocked the UFC and Dana White after viewing figures for the Freedom 250 event at the White House failed to surpass Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record. The much-publicized UFC White House event -- which was held on the South L
MLB Manny Machado sends warning to the rest of MLB Manny Machado clearly thinks he is set to turn things around after his game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers. Machado hit a three-run home run in the top of the tenth inning to power the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 victory at Globe Life Field in A
CYCLING Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de Suisse Tadej Pogacar warmed up for next month's Tour de France with a dominant victory in the Tour de Suisse, and the cycling star did so in flamboyant style by winning the fifth and final stage. The 27-year-old Slovenian is in ominous form heading in
TENNIS Serena Williams to play in Wimbledon singles as wild card Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles competition at Wimbledon after being announced as the tournament’s final wildcard on Sunday. Wimbledon will mark Williams’s first singles appearance in nearly four years after retiring from the spor
SOCCER Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team played under 'worst possible conditions' Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a 'beautiful game' under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium. Among the reasons Ghalenoei listed that made life difficult on his team were short travel windows, visa
NBA Atlanta Hawks sign CJ McCollum to contract extension Veteran guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21MM contract extension with the Hawks. McCollum’s extension, which will cover the 2026/27 season, features a trade kicker, agent Sam Goldfeder tells Charania. It’ll be worth 7.5 percent, per Jake Fisch
BASKETBALL Johnny Davis signs with Turkish Club Free agent guard Johnny Davis has signed with Manisa Basket in Turkey, the team announced. The 10th overall pick of the 2022 NBA draft, Davis spent parts of three seasons with the Wizards prior to being traded to the Grizzlies in February 2025. He has bee
NHL Rangers sign Dylan Garand to contract extension New York Rangers restricted free agent goaltender goaltender Dylan Garand has agreed to terms on a two-year extension per the team. According to Colin Stephenson of Newsday Sports, the contract is a two-way deal for the first year, at a league minimum of
NHL Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk An absolute blockbuster has taken place as the Florida Panthers have acquired Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. The news was first reported by TSN’s Pierre Lebrun and confirmed by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. In exchange for the face of their fra
NFL Billy Bowman Jr could open season on PUP list Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. showed a fair amount of promise during his rookie year in 2025. Earning a notable role in training camp, he enjoyed an 80% snap share and picked up an interception, 1.5 sacks, and 26 total tackles while limiting opp
MLB Marlins place Liam Hicks on IL After hitting a respectable .247/.346/.346 over 390 plate appearances in his 2025 rookie season, Hicks’ breakout has been one of the bright spots of Miami’s 2026 campaign. Hicks is batting .278/.359/.472 with 13 homers over 288 PA, for a 128 wRC+. It se
