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Game of the day - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54), led by Bryan Reynolds, visit Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds (50-57) at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday in a series opener.

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UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez

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Sharks sign Collin Graf

The San Jose Sharks have signed their top remaining free agent, winger Collin Graf, to a three-year, $12.75MM contract. This move will secure an emerging piece of San Jose’s forward core. The undrafted Graf broke out in the 2025-26 season, netting 21 goal

Darnell Wright addresses Bears extension talks

One month ago, it was reported the Bears hoped to have a Darnell Wright extension in place by the start of training camp. That checkpoint has come and gone, but a long-term deal remains the team’s goal. Chicago is still hoping to have an extension worked

Georgia Tech expected to add DeAndre Hopkins to the offensive staff

DeAndre Hopkins briefly spent time with the Patriots’ coaching staff. That suggested a move to the sidelines could be forthcoming, and that will indeed be the case. Hopkins is expected to join Georgia Tech as a member of the team’s offensive staff, Matt

Rays place Shane McClanahan on IL

The Rays are placing lefty Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list, president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced in an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi. Righty Alex Cook will be recalled for his major league debut in a correspondi

Athletics select Jonathan Ornelas

The Athletics are calling up infielder Jonathan Ornelas, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The A’s will need to make a move, or moves, to make room for him on both the active and 40-man rosters. Ornelas, 26, just signed a minor league deal with the A’

49ers to sign WR Deebo Samuel

Samuel's reunion with the 49ers comes after receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk missed practice with injuries this week.

MLB Preview - Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners

In the opener of a three-game series, on Friday, July 31 at 10:10 p.m. ET, the Seattle Mariners will host the Minnesota Twins.

SHL’s Färjestad BK cancels contract with Cal Foote

A Swedish Hockey League team is cutting ties with one of the five former Hockey Canada players acquitted of sexual assault charges in a high-profile trial last summer.

Padres, Diamondbacks scouting Freddy Peralta

The Mets and White Sox reportedly discussed a trade that would send Freddy Peralta to the South Side of Chicago.

MLB Preview - Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodger Stadium is where the Los Angeles Dodgers (68-40) will go up against the Boston Red Sox (56-51) on Friday. The starting pitchers are Ranger Suarez and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Blue Jackets hire Don Granato as Assistant Coach

Don Granato and Cody Ward join assistant coaches Jared Boll and Trent Vogelhuber, goaltending coach Niklas Bäckström and video assistant coach Cam Briere on Head Coach Rick Bowness’ staff.

Twins’ Cole Sands to undergo elbow surgery

Twins right-hander Cole Sands is headed for surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season. Sands will also get a platelet-rich plasma injection as part o

MLB Preview - San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres (55-53) are welcoming the San Francisco Giants (46-62) at Petco Park on Friday. The expected starting pitchers will be Carson Whisenhunt and German Marquez.

Senators reportedly “aren’t close” to extension with Drake Batherson

Drake Batherson is expected by league executives to command as much as $10 million to $11 million per year on the open market.

Latest chatter on Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal is going to dominate baseball’s headlines for the next few days. The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner may have made his final start in a Detroit uniform yesterday. The Tigers squandered a 7-0 lead and find themselves 6.5 games back in the

MLB Preview - Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros

The Texas Rangers are on the road, beginning a three-game series versus the Houston Astros on Friday, July 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Penguins sign Tommy Novak to three-year extension

Jadeveon Clowney visited the Browns yesterday. The free agent edge rusher could soon line up a second Cleveland stint as a result, but he has other suitors to consider.

Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins

The Twins have officially agreed to acquire left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, the teams announced Friday.

MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs New York Mets

The Miami Marlins (55-54) are headed to Citi Field on Friday where they will try to defeat the New York Mets (46-63). The expected starting pitchers are Janson Junk and Freddy Peralta.

Tomas Nosek signs in Czechia

Veteran forward Tomas Nosek has signed a contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga. The move indicates that the 33-year-old’s NHL career, which spans 11 years and 514 games, has most likely come to an end.

Reds getting significant interest in Hunter Greene

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline drawing closer, the Cincinnati Reds have continued to receive interest in some of their biggest stars. Hunter Greene has frequently surfaced in trade speculation, leading many to wonder whether the club would entertain blo

MLB Preview - Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians

Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-53) host Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-52) on Wednesday, with first pitch at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Louis Domingue signs in Italy

Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue signed a one-year contract with HC Bolzano, a team based in Italy that competes in the International Central European Hockey League.

Tigers scratch Casey Mize from Friday start

Casey Mize was bracing this week for what could be his final start as a Tiger. It turns out the former No. 1 overall pick might have already thrown his final pitch in a Detroit uniform.

MLB Preview - St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays (50-59) host the St. Louis Cardinals (54-54) at Rogers Centre on Friday. The starting pitchers will be Kyle Leahy and Dylan Cease.

Latest on Peyton Watson

The Nuggets want to keep Peyton Watson, but his next contract could push Denver's tax bill from $68 million to as much as $231 million, creating a potential $500 million roster problem while the Bucks and Clippers remain threats.

Brewers, Pirates among teams interested in Luke Weaver

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly one of the teams trying to acquire New York Mets reliever Luke Weaver before the deadline.

MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs

The New York Yankees (61-47) are traveling to Wrigley Field on Friday where they will compete against the Chicago Cubs (61-47). The pitchers taking the mound will be Will Warren and Shota Imanaga.

Teams calling Buccaneers about Vita Vea

The Buccaneers plan on retaining Vita Vea for at least one more season, but trade interest has emerged around the league.

Game of the day - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54), led by Bryan Reynolds, visit Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds (50-57) at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday in a series opener.

UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez

AI Mode conversation: UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez preview aiUFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez preview aiUFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez marks the organization's historic first-ever trip to Belgrade, Serbia. Scheduled for Saturday, August

Albie Morkel named head coach of Joburg Super Kings

Former South Africa allrounder Albie Morkel has been appointed head coach of Joburg Super Kings (JSK) ahead of SA20 2027. He will take over from Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from the role earlier this month. Morkel has been an integral part of the J

Stephen Fleming named England men's Test head coach

Stephen Fleming has been appointed England men's new Test head coach with Joe Root taking the unprecedented step of returning as full-time captain having relinquished the role in 2022. Fleming, who left his longstanding role with Chennai Super Kings (CSK

Arsenal confident of signing Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United following the exit of manager Eddie Howe, sources have told ESPN's James Olley. Guimarães has emerged as one of Arsenal's main targets this summer with Mikel Arteta looki

WNBA says video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting 'missed the mark'

A social media post showing stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on the outcome of a game between their teams 'missed the mark'. The players won’t be punished for the bet, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press

Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis fight targeted for October

Haney claimed his latest title in a third weight class in November, beating Brian Norman Jr. to win the WBO welterweight title. He has previously won belts at lightweight and junior welterweight.

Jimmie Johnson adds Bryce Harper and Andy Roddick as Legacy investors

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is adding some big-time winners to his race team. Johnson announced a strategic ownership group for Legacy Motor Club on Thursday that includes championship athletes, Grammy Award winners, entrepreneur

IIHF says Russia will not be allowed to participate in 4 tournaments next year

The International Ice Hockey Federation said that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announc

Khamzat Chimaev to headline RAF Moscow

RAF announced that Chimaev will meet former UFC welterweight titleholder Tyron Woodley on Sept. 5. The freestyle wrestling match will headline RAF Moscow. The promotion noted that tickets will be on sale in the near future, and fans can join a presale lis

Cubs reportedly have discussed Carson Kelly in trade talks

The 32-year-old Kelly is having a solid season behind the plate. His .261/.351/.372 batting line is about six percent better than the league-average hitter, by measure of wRC+. The league-average catcher, it should be noted, tends to be around 12% worse t

Hornets waive Mouhamadou Gueye

The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on. The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the

Cedric Paquette signs with Avangard Omsk

Veteran forward Cédric Paquette isn’t returning to North America anytime soon. According to a league announcement, Paquette has signed a one-year deal with the KHL’s Avangard Omsk. There’s no question that Paquette’s options were limited. The former Stan

Maple Leafs announce three scouting department hires

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced three front office hires, continuing general manager John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s scouting and analytics infrastructure: Dan Palango as Director of Amateur Scouting, Brad Rossen as Vice President of Research & Dev

Josh Richardson announces retirement

Former NBA swingman Josh Richardson, who played in the league from 2015-25, has announced his retirement from basketball, making his decision official in a post on Instagram. Richardson, who will turn 33 this September, wasn’t a particularly sought-after

Jamir Watkins undergoes ACL surgery

Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in La

New Jersey Devils sign Colin White

The New Jersey Devils announced that they’ve signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. White will earn a $900K salary in the NHL and $400K in the AHL. White, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Ottawa Senators

Vancouver Canucks begin process for new practice facility

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Vancouver to explore the development of a new hockey facility and additional amenities. The Canucks don’t currently have a designated practice

Tigers to promote Max Clark

The Tigers are calling up top outfield prospect Max Clark, reports Emily Waldon of Baseball America and Just Baseball Media. Clark, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 draft, currently ranks as the No. 16 prospect in the game on BA’s newly updated Top 100

Rangers place Jakob Junis on IL

The Rangers announced that right-hander Jakob Junis has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 29, with a left adductor strain. Right-hander Winston Santos has been recalled in a corresponding move. It’s unclear how serious the injur

Chris Ballard reportedly will not consider extension

2026 represents the final year of Chris Ballard‘s contract. A small window of opportunity exists for an extension agreement to be reached between the Colts and their general manager, but no such deal will be made. Through much of his tenure, Ballard leane

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