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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Mike Florio and Michael Holley react to Jahmyr Gibbs' contract extension with the Detroit Lions and the future of the RB market.
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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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The Giants are signing free agent center Brenden Jaimes, Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports.
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence capped his 12th NFL season with his first Super Bowl ring.
The Dolphins doubled down on defensive back moves on Friday.
The Bears signed defensive back Xavier Woods, the team announced Friday.
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.
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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 looks at what fantasy managers can expect from Kaelen Culpepper, the “slick-fielding” shortstop who is capable of making a fantasy impact in his debut and beyond.
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.
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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The fortunes of the Premier League’s 2026-27 season will change dramatically this summer as 20 teams buy, sell, and loan players to prepare for their 38-match odyssey.
The Jaguars put a pair of offensive linemen on their physically unable to perform list ahead of the start of their training camp.
Corey Seager took live batting practice Sunday for the first time since the Texas Rangers shortstop was sidelined by a back injury for the second time this season on July 1.
The former No. 5 pick played five NBA seasons before returning to Europe and becoming an elite player there.
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering from various injuries sustained in a July 14 car accident.
