CRICKET Moghees Ahmed banned after corrupt approach to county coach England's Cricket Regulator has handed a prominent agent a five-year ban from any cricket-related activity that falls under the ECB's jurisdiction. Moghees Ahmed, who fronts the International Cricketers Association, was ruled to have made a corrupt approa
SOCCER San Jose Earthquakes sign Ronaldo Vieira The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired defensive midfielder Ronaldo Vieira from Italian Serie B side UC Sampdoria, the club announced. The 27-year-old former England youth international is under contract through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028.
NHL Kashawn Aitcheson reportedly to return to OHL Season plans have been revealed for New York Islanders first-round prospect Kashawn Aitcheson. Amid rumors of signing his entry-level contract or moving to the NCAA, Aitcheson will instead be returning to the OHL’s Barrie Colts for his age-19 season, Stef
MLB Brewers and Julian Merryweather agree to minor league deal The Brewers and right-handed reliever Julian Merryweather are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Merryweather had been with the Mets but opted out of his minor league deal earlier in the week. The War
MLB Dodgers designate Luken Baker for assignment The Dodgers have designated first baseman Luken Baker for assignment, per a team announcement. He’d been claimed off waivers from the Cardinals just this past Monday. Baker’s spot on the 40-man roster will go to outfielder Justin Dean, whose previously re
SOCCER Real Madrid sign Gonzalo García Real Madrid has officially confirmed what was an open secret: Gonzalo García has renewed his contract with the club. The Spanish forward will remain linked to the Madrid entity for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2030. Starting next season, Gonzalo
NFL Haywood Highsmith undergoes knee surgery Heat forward Haywood Highsmith suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during a recent training session in his hometown of Baltimore and has undergone surgery to repair the injury, the team announced. According to the Heat, the procedure was completed
MLB Orioles sign Greg Allen to major league deal The Orioles announced that they have signed outfielder Greg Allen to a major league deal. A roster spot was vacated earlier when infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján was claimed off waivers by Atlanta. Allen had been with the Cubs on a minor league deal but
MLB Tigers designate Luke Jackson for assignment The Tigers have recalled right-hander Codi Heuer from Triple-A Toledo, with fellow righty Luke Jackson designated for assignment. The moves haven’t been officially announced but Craig McCosky of Detroit News was among the reporters to relay them. The Tig
SOCCER Orlando City acquire Adrián Marín Orlando City have acquired defender Adrián Marín from Portuguese top-flight side Sporting Clube de Braga, the club announced. The 28-year-old former Spain youth international is under contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. He primarily p
SOCCER Paris Saint-Germain sign Lucas Chevalier Paris Saint-Germain have signed Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier on a five-year contract for a fee of €40 million ($47 million) plus an additional €15 million ($17m) in potential bonuses, sources told ESPN. Official confirmation will occur in the next fe
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Garrett Nussmeier reportedly dealing with patellar tendinitis LSU football coach Brian Kelly shot down rumors of a serious injury to quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Aug. 8. Nussmeier, one of the top returning quarterbacks in college football, was speculated to have torn his ACL, according to numerous unconfirmed soc
NBA Alyssa Thomas records 3rd straight triple-double Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to become the first WNBA player with three straight triple-doubles, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 95-60 on Thursday night for their third consecutive victory. Thomas secured her 19t
SPECIALS Utah Mammoth files lawsuit in trademark dispute with bag manufacturer The owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Utah claims the Mammoth and Mammoth Hockey LLC have reached a stalemate in th
COLLEGE FOOTBALL LaDamion Guyton commits to Texas Tech Texas Tech's offseason talent-gathering spree continued on the high school recruiting trail with a commitment from five-star outside linebacker LaDamion Guyton, ESPN's No. 5 overall prospect in the 2027 class. Guyton, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound recruit from S
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Babatunde Oladotun reclassifies to 2026 Babatunde Oladotun, the No. 1 high school basketball player in the ESPN class of 2027, is reclassifying to the class of 2026 and will graduate in the spring from Blake High School in Maryland. Still just 16 years old, Oladotun follows in the footsteps of
SPECIALS Haider Ali arrested and granted bail after report of alleged rape Haider Ali has been arrested by the Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of rape and bailed pending further enquiries. The Pakistan batter, who was with the Shaheens squad, the de facto 'A' team on a tour against of England, remains in the UK. A Shaheen
POKER Andrew Moreno wins Mission RunGood Million Dollar main event Moreno now has more than $5.5 million in tournament earnings to his name, including seven recorded titles. His largest score remains the $1.4 million he secured as the winner of the 2021 Wynn Millions main event. This was the second victory and ninth fin
POKER Haoran Sun wins 2025 WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship Haoran Sun won the event, claiming a top prize of THB 11,477,000, equivalent to $353,497. As part of his prize package, Sun also earned a seat to the 2025 WPT World Championship in Las Vegas in December. While there are no plans yet for major poker event
SPECIALS Jimmie Ward arrested for second time Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested evening for the second time in two months. According to the Montgomery County (Texas) Jail website, Ward was arrested on a warrant related to a felony offense. No bail was listed, but Ward will be released by court
NFL San Francisco 49ers release Eli Apple Apple originally signed with the 49ers on July 28 and he lasted just 10 days with the team before being cut. Apple was only on the roster for all of six training camp practices before the 49ers made the move to dump him. The cornerback, who turns 30 on Sa
NFL Anthony Richardson dislocates finger After Richardson downplayed the injury postgame, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz notes his X-rays came back clean. The young passer is expected to be back at practice without missing much time. This will allow Richardson to remain in the Colts’ QB competition.
NBA Wizards sign Akoldah Gak to Exhibit 10 deal Australian forward Akoldah Gak has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards, agent Deirunas Visockas tells Olgun Uluc of ESPN. It will be the first NBA contract signed by Gak, who spent several years playing professionally in his home country before
NBA Celtics sign Joe Mazzulla to multiyear extension The Celtics have extended their head coach’s contract, announcing in a press release that Joe Mazzulla has officially signed a new multiyear deal with the club. Mazzulla, who joined the Celtics’ coaching staff in 2019 as an assistant, was unexpectedly thr
MLB Twins outright Darren McCaughan Twins righty Darren McCaughan passed through waivers unclaimed and has been assigned outright to Triple-A St. Paul, per the team’s transaction log. McCaughan was designated for assignment earlier in the week when the Twins claimed righty Brooks Kriske off
NFL Colts CB Justin Walley suffers ACL tear Walley was in the midst of a promising training camp, during which he was consistently playing with the Colts' first-team defense.
MLB MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners G1 This game between the Mariners and Rays will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025. You should expect the opening pitch at 9:40 p.m. ET.
NFL T.J. Watt aiming to play several more seasons As the Steelers have another contract issue with Cameron Heyward, the other half of the team’s longstanding pass-rushing duo will attempt to follow his career path. T.J. Watt, the second member of the NFL’s $40MM-per-year defender club, is not aiming to c
SOCCER Toronto acquires midfielder Djordje Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids Toronto FC have added Djordje Mihailovic in a cash-for-player trade from the Colorado Rapids. Both clubs announced the deal on Thursday. The Colorado Rapids will receive $8 million (€6.85 million) plus $1 million (€856,000) for Mihailovic from Toronto FC,
MLB MLB Preview - Boston Red Sox vs San Diego Padres G1 A series opener between the San Diego Padres (64-51) and Boston Red Sox (64-52) is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET, at PETCO Park.
SOCCER Aston Villa signs forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice Aston Villa made its first major signing of the summer by landing Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice for a reported fee of at least 30 million euros ($35 million) on Friday.
MLB Yankees release JT Brubaker Brubaker had been booted off the 40-man roster earlier this week and is now free to seek a job elsewhere. The right-hander has collected a 3.38 ERA and 10:9 K:BB over 16 relief innings at the big-league level this season.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals G1 Matthew Boyd gets the starting nod for Chicago while Michael McGreevy is St. Louis’ starter for the contest.
NHL Flames, Connor Zary remain apart in contract talks The Flames and RFA forward Connor Zary still have a roughly $1MM gap to bridge as they continue talks on a new contract.
NFL Texans’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids ACL tear Gardner-Johnson was carted off the practice field Thursday with a lower leg injury.
MLB MLB Preview - New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers G1 This matchup between the Brewers and Mets is on Friday, August 8, 2025. Expect to see the opening pitch at 8:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Dodgers likely to select Justin Dean Signed to a minor-league contract over the offseason, Dean has slashed .274/.370/.426 with 25 stolen bases this season with Oklahoma City. He can play all three outfield spots and is likely to serve as a reserve outfielder and pinch runner. The Dodgers wi
SOCCER Robert Lewandowski to miss game because of hamstring problem a week before Barcelona’s season opener FC Barcelona has just announced a fresh injury setback for Robert Lewandowski, just days before La Liga action resumes.
MLB MLB Preview - Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox G1 The Cleveland Guardians (59-55) will visit the Chicago White Sox (42-73), Friday at 7:40 p.m. ET, in a matchup of AL Central rivals.
NBA Hamidou Diallo signs two-year deal with Baskonia Baskonia adds a valuable piece to its outside game with the arrival of Hamidou Diallo. He arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz to join the Barça team for the next two seasons.
HOCKEY Stars’ Brandon Gorzynski commits to Arizona State University Starting in the 2026-27 NCAA season, Gorzynski will continue his development at Arizona State University. Gorzynski was selected 126th overall by the Stars in the 2025 NHL Draft.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers G1 This contest between the Tigers and Angels will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025. You can expect the opening pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET.
MLB Padres to activate Michael King on Saturday After losing nearly three months to a shoulder injury, Michael King returns this week.
NBA Warriors have interest in sign-and-trade for Josh Giddey The 22-year-old remains unsigned in restricted free agency, with negotiations complicated by the possibility of a sign-and-trade.
MLB MLB Preview - Houston Astros vs New York Yankees G1 The Houston Astros (64-51) will visit the New York Yankees (61-54), Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
MLB Pirates outright Genesis Cabrera Cabrera lost his spot on the 40-man roster Monday and has since cleared waivers. He has a 5.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 28 innings while pitching for three teams this season.
NFL Chargers confirm torn patellar tendon for LT Rashawn Slater The Chargers must move forward with an offensive line shuffle that could include swapping Joe Alt over to Slater’s spot, then starting someone like the up-and-down Trey Pipkins.
MLB MLB Preview - Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates G2 The Cincinnati Reds will take the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-66) on Friday. The game begins at 6:40 p.m. ET on Apple TV+.
BASKETBALL Cole Swider nearing deal with Anadolu Efes Swider is a smart bet from Efes, with the player expected to get a $600.000 annual salary.
NFL Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested for violating bail Texans safety Jimmie Ward, sanctioned for alcohol positive test, stayed overnight at Montgomery County Jail and is set to be released Friday
