The Astros have surged into first place in the American League West while Alvarez aims for the first Triple Crown in MLB since Miguel Cabrera in 2012.
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Rich Eisen unpacks takeaways from this year's NFL Hall of Fame game, the latest on Aaron Donald's potential return to the Rams and what he thinks about most during Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
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Atlanta Falcons Safety Xavier Watts joins Chris Simms and Connor Rogers to revisit his rookie year, what he did right, and looks ahead to the 2026 season.
The Rotoworld rankings crew doesn’t agree on everything, but none of them can stop betting on Bucky Irving to bounce back in 2026.
The Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships continue Friday with the first night of women’s competition, live on Peacock and NBCSN.
Rodri may have played his last game for Manchester City as the best midfielder in the world looks primed for a move back to Spain.
Best of the Hall of Fame Game
Mike Tomlin is welcomed by Maria Taylor, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett ahead of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Mike Tomlin, Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Maria Taylor discuss the players they would enshrine into the Hall of Fame if they had a “Golden Ticket.”
Chris Johnson delivers a special message before Mike Tomlin, Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Maria Taylor participate in the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” in honor of “CJ2K.”
Larry Fitzgerald sits down with Maria Taylor and Mike Tomlin to discuss his Hall of Fame career and his emotions surrounding his late father.
Mike Tomlin, Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Maria Taylor discuss the inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, celebrating the careers of Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig.
Drew Brees chats with Jason Garrett about his relationship with Sean Payton and the ability to bounce back from his shoulder injury.
Luke Kuechly talks to Devin McCourty about his journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his high school roots playing in Ohio.
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Earlier this week, the Ravens and receiver Zay Flowers agreed to terms on a new deal that, by way of new money, put him in the Justin Jefferson tax bracket at $35 million annually.
The Colts won’t be able to put cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in the lineup for their season opener against the Ravens.
Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon was out of practice on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury and he has missed the rest of the week’s work as well.
The Gibbs deal is virtually identical in structure to the Bijan Robinson deal.
NBA
Edwards can return to a more natural role working off the ball now.
Phoenix felt Brooks was a culture changer with the franchise last season and extending him was a goal.
Also some talk about Jonathan Kuminga’s future, as well as the Sacramento Kings.
The Lakers look poised to be one of the top teams in the West, but it only works with a healthy Doncic.
MLB
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers Game Preview
James Schiano explains why it’s “fair” for fantasy managers to have several concerns surrounding Bryce Miller, with it hard to rank him among fantasy’s top-50 starting pitchers the rest of the way.
Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Premier League
Manchester United’s preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season (and their return to the UEFA Champions League) continue on Saturday, as they face the two-time reigning European champions PSG in a preseason friendly.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
The Gunners are still without a number of World Cup stars and Mikel Arteta’s men have beaten MK Dons and Girona while losing to Real Betis.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Motor Sports
Jordan Jarvis led all nine laps of the second moto in the Women’s class and holds a one point advantage over Moto 1 winner Mayla Herrick.
Zach Osborne held the lead for seven laps before Landon Gibson completed the pass.
Carson Wood finished fourth in Moto 1 and is in position to challenge for the overall victory. Two points separate him from Ryder Malinoski.
Zach Osborne and Phil Nicoletti gave the young riders a lesson by example in the Open Pro division.
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Logan Henderson, Trevor Rogers and Paul Skenes are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
A weekly look at lineup trends around MLB and the impact on fantasy baseball rosters.
With reports indicating Chase Brown is lining up “all over the formation,” Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter explain why he’s set to be one of the “centerpieces” of the Bengals’ offense this year.
Stefon Diggs’ arrival to the Commanders creates a “totally different environment” than expected for the team’s pass-catchers, where Chig Okonkwo stands to lose the most opportunities as a result.
Fresh off a contract extension, Jonathan Taylor once again shapes up as an elite fantasy RB1. Patrick Daughety and Denny Carter share why Daniel Jones will linger as the biggest variable for the star RB.
The top players for 2026 at running back, wide receiver, quarterback, and tight end with explanations for every rank.
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Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers Game Preview
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The Nationals (56-60) survived in 11 innings of action against the Phillies (61-54), beating Washington, 10-4.
Golf
The PGA Tour confirmed the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the leadoff postseason event since 2022, would not be part of the top-tier Championship Series in 2028.
The event is going from a popular small-market event in western New York to offering a $5 million purse that ranks among the richest outside the majors.
The final regular-season event determines the top 70 who advance to the postseason and are assured a full card for 2027.
Ryan Gerard opened the year with consecutive runner-up finishes. He earned his way into the U.S. Open and Open Championship, lost in a playoff at the Memorial and goes into the Wyndham Championship at No. 16 in the FedEx Cup as he looks toward making the Tour Championship.
The 24-year-old Thorbjornsen sealed his spot in the FedExCup playoff after rolling into the Motor City No. 69 in the standings.
Michael Thorbjornsen explains how he managed to stay calm and confident navigating a packed leaderboard to emerge with his first PGA Tour win at the final edition of the Rocket Classic.
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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland set an NFL record with five pick-sixes in 2023.
A pair of court appearances involving the son of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy have been delayed pending a mental health evaluation.
Peter Malnati shot a 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
The Giants announced a couple of roster moves on Thursday afternoon.
Word on Wednesday was that Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell would miss up to eight weeks after tearing his LCL during practice, but his absence from the field is set to be even longer.
