MLB Royals bring Scott Barlow back on minor league deal The Royals announced that they’ve signed veteran righty Scott Barlow to a minor league deal. The Warner Sports Management client was released by the A’s earlier in the week. He now returns to the organization with which he made his major league debut in 2
MLB Reds giving Matt McLain playing time in Center Field Reds infielder Matt McLain has suddenly increased his defensive versatility. Just last week, manager Terry Francona suggested McLain shag some fly balls in center, per Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. 'Just have some fun with it,' Francona told
SOCCER FIFA confirms USMNT cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's red card The United States has no route to appeal the red card issued to Folarin Balogun in the round-of-32 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA confirmed to ESPN and ABC News, meaning the forward will miss the World Cup round-of-16 clash against Belgium. And
SOCCER Harry Kane surpasses Pelé's World Cup goals record Harry Kane surpassed Pelé's World Cup goal tally courtesy of his late brace against Congo DR to salvage England's spot in the round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback. With full time fast approaching, the Three Lions looked on course for a shocking tourn
TENNIS Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin Naomi Osaka’s fashion statements have made her court walk-ons must-see viewing at Grand Slam tournaments
NBA NBA Summer League games will use ‘1 free throw’ rule in an effort to speed up play Summer League play begins Friday with the start of the California Classic
SOCCER Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in firing line at home after early World Cup exit The 38-year-old Nagelsmann has a contract as Germany coach through the European Championship in 2028
NHL Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals The Capitals missed the playoffs this spring but qualified 16 times in a stretch of 18 years
SOCCER Premier League clubs interested in Japan's Nakamura The 26-year-old winger has an agreement in place with his French side Stade Reims that would allow him to leave for a suitable fee
TENNIS Swiatek overpowers Pliskova to reach third round Swiatek is only the third woman in the Open era to reach the third round at 26 consecutive Grand Slam events
WHEELS Norris says reports Verstappen’s interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious Verstappen remains under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028
TENNIS Fery reaches third round to keep British hopes alive Fery became the first British man to reach the second round
SOCCER Man City to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest City hired Enzo Maresca as manager this week as the successor to Pep Guardiola
TENNIS Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon Fritz also won his opener in straight sets and had worn a similar outfit with tear-away warmup pants
RUGBY Furbank to face Boks in first start in nearly two years Furbank will win only his 15th cap for England against South Africa at Ellis Park
RUGBY Jock Campbell returns at fullback for the Wallabies against Ireland after 4-year absence Six rounds of matches will lead to a finals series in London in late November
SOCCER Former Spain and Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla retires at 41 Cazorla dealt with serious injuries throughout his career
WNBA Lynx announce Napheesa Collier’s return to practice in another step forward to her season debut Collier injured her left ankle in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA semifinals against Phoenix
SOCCER Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced Gueye has played for Senegal at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups
SOCCER London City Lionesses sign Germany striker Anyomi Nicole Anyomi made her debut for Germany in 2021
RUGBY Leinster confirm Ireland fly-half Carbery's return Carbery has spent the past two seasons with Bordeaux
COMBAT SPORTS Jones to take on Mederos at UFC Sacramento Mason Jones beat Axel Sola by unanimous decision to extend his win streak to seven
SOCCER Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali Sandro Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023
SOCCER Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough Hackney was the 2025-26 Championship player of the season
TENNIS Andreeva in tears after defeat by Krejcikova Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title by winning the French Open in June
SOCCER Mexico-England resale tickets cost over £2.6k England have played two previous World Cup matches at the Estadio Azteca, beating Paraguay 3-0 in 1986
GOLF Mickelson denies new misconduct allegations Mickelson became the oldest man to win a major when claiming the 2021 US PGA Championship aged 50
GOD Game of the day - Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Thursday's slate in the MLB includes a matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Switzerland vs Algeria For a Switzerland side who haven’t progressed from a World Cup knockout tie in 88 years, this clash with an Algeria side who struggle against European opposition seemingly represents an ideal assignment.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Portugal vs Croatia Portugal’s path towards a first-ever World Cup crown is a treacherous one, and begins with a last 32 clash against a Croatia side who’ve reached the semi-final of the last two editions.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Spain vs Austria This all-European clash in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 in Los Angeles sees regular visitors to the knockouts Spain taking on Austria, who haven’t made it this far in over 70 years.
GOTW Cage Warriors 209 Cage Warriors 209 is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Vertu Arena (also referred to as Vertu Motors Arena) in Newcastle, England.
NFL Dillon Thieneman pushing for Bears’ starting safety job Chicago Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman is predicted to put up some big stats that would vindicate the team got the first-round pick right.
NHL Red Wings re-sign Carter Mazur According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Carter Mazur to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract.
NFL Kirk Cousins ‘well-positioned’ to be Raiders’ week 1 starter Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering training camp in pole position to be the Raiders' Week 1 starter.
NHL Kraken sign Mackie Samoskevich to three-year deal The 23-year-old was traded to the Seattle Kraken from the Florida Panthers on June 21 in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
NBA Lakers agree to four-year deal with Sandro Mamukelashvili The 27-year-old joined Toronto last summer on a two-year minimum contract, but quickly outplayed the $2.6 million AAV he was being paid. Mamukelashvili put up career-highs across the board, averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shootin
NHL Toronto Maple Leafs to sign Colton Sissons Sissons is a 32-year-old veteran who has played 756 career NHL games, including 690 with the Nashville Predators over 11 years. He spent this past season with the Vegas Golden Knights, as he was traded there in the 2025 off-season.
MLB MLB Preview - San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks On Wednesday, aiming for a series sweep, Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-42) take on Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants (35-50), with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field.
NBA Warriors to re-sign De’Anthony Melton The Golden State Warriors are bringing back reserve guard De'Anthony Melton on a two-year, $11 million contract with a player option on the second season, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
NHL Blues sign Ross Johnston Johnston, 32, has spent the past three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, including 2025-26, when he logged a career-high 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) and 107 penalty minutes in 62 regular-season games. He also recorded four penalty minutes in five po
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-30) are visiting the Athletics (40-46), at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Athletics have lost four straight.
SOCCER Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece steps down after World Cup exit The Argentine coach resigned after the elimination against Mexico and acknowledged that he did not achieve the results he had promised.
NHL Kings to sign Mats Zuccarello, Erik Gustafsson The Kings start free agency with four key veteran signings in addition to re-signing Scott Laughton.
MLB MLB Preview - Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros At Daikin Park on Wednesday, the Houston Astros (43-45) face the Minnesota Twins (41-46), with first pitch at 8:10 p.m. ET.
SOCCER Marseille appoints Bruno Genesio as the new coach replacing Habib Beye Olympique de Marseille have officially announced Bruno Genesio as their new manager, following the dismissal of Habib Beye earlier in the week. Beye, who had assumed the head coach position in February after Roberto De Zerbi’s tenure, was tasked with achi
NHL Avalanche sign Jaden Schwartz to three-year deal Jaden Schwartz signed a three-year, $9.75-million deal with the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.
MLB MLB Preview - Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers (52-31) face the Cincinnati Reds (39-45), who will be trying to stop a three-game losing skid, Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. ET, at American Family Field.
NFL Jets considered Carson Wentz pursuit The Jets considered reuniting Frank Reich with Carson Wentz earlier this offseason.
