According to a report, LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he will not be returning to the team in 2026-27.
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Chris Mannix reacts to the Trail Blazers acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, diving into why Portland decided to trade for the explosive point guard who has been hindered by off-court issues and injuries.
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2026 NBA Free Agency
LeBron informs Lakers he is moving on
LeBron James will enter his 24th NBA season, but it will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Trail Blazers, Robert Williams III agree to three-year extesion
The Portland Trail Blazers are retaining their veteran center Robert Williams III on a three year, $44M extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports
Portland fans are winners, Scoot Henderson is a different story.
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Here’s how to watch Serena Williams’ first-round match today against Maya Joint.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has strongly hinted at “starting over again” in 2026. Here’s what that means for Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and the rest of the Green Bay pass catchers.
The RedBud MX is the traditional location for the 4th of July weekend, and this year’s 250th celebration will be off the charts.
Brent Bookwalter and Tejay van Garderen share what they make of a potential Tadej Pogacar-Jonas Vingegaard rivalry ahead of the Tour de France, which begins July 4.
2026 FIFA World Cup
See all the dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
There’s a place in the round of 16 on the line at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, when Mexico host Ecuador in the round of 32 in Mexico City.
The French expect to win this World Cup and will tell anyone and everyone.
We rank all of the teams left at the 2026 men’s World Cup based on their strength and likelihood to win it all.
Here’s all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup Round of 32, with predictions on every game.
The United States men’s national team is onto the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup on home soil, set to be the favorites to progress to the Round of 16 and just two wins from their first quarterfinal appearance in 24 years.
Mauricio Pochettino looks to lead the United States men’s national team back to the World Cup’s Round of 16 when they meet Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in California.
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A high-stakes soccer game decided by penalty kicks is a uniquely memorable experience.
When Kyle Pitts signed the franchise tag on April 7, the Falcons tight end figured he was playing 2026 under the one-year, $15.045 million tag.
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Chris Johnson’s GMA interview didn’t mention it, but the connection between ALS and football is real.
NBA
Beasley reportedly tailored his performance to prop bet outcomes in 2024 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Either way would be a reunion: Leonard rejoins Toronto or reunites with Toronto architect Masai Ujiri in Dallas.
The Suns get a wing they had their eye on (and a Michigan State alum, of course), while the Hornets get depth.
Harper started last season on a two-way contract, was given a standard deal, and is now locked in.
MLB
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for June 30
Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for June 30
New York Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview for June 30
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for June 30
Premier League
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij announced earlier this week that the pair lost a baby son during her pregnancy.
Calling their 2025-26 season “hugely disappointing,” Chelsea heaped blame on Maresca having his head turned by Pep Guardiola’s looming departure from City.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said new boss Enzo Maresca and the club are “in lockstep with ambition and hunger for achievement.”
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Motor Sports
The Trackhouse Racing driver scored his second consecutive victory on the California road course.
Shane van Gisbergen is NASCAR’s leading active winner on road and street courses with Sonoma victory
The Trackhouse Racing driver became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway.
It’s the team’s eighth consecutive Grand Touring Prototype podium.
Watch highlights of the NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/ Save Mart 350.
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Rotoworld
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Dan Campbell anointed Jahmyr Gibbs as the Lions’ 2026 bell cow. Can he finish as fantasy football’s top scorer?
Ranking all 30 MLB teams leading into the month of July.
Joey Cantillo, Jorge Soler and Tyler Rogers rejoin the top 300 in this week’s update
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Betting
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for June 30
Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for June 30
New York Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview for June 30
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for June 30
Golf
Check out the top highlights from Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland’s playoff round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
It’s Hovland’s eighth victory on Tour and first since the 2025 Valspar Championship.
Viktor Hovland describes his emotions after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, which marks his eighth career PGA Tour win.
Scottie Scheffler says he had a solid weekend but his performance “wasn’t quite good enough” to beat Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a playoff round Monday morning.
The Travelers Championship will be decided in a playoff after Scottie Scheffler matched Viktor Hovland’s par in clutch fashion to remain square at 21-under through the final round.
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With plenty of noise coming from the Big 12 and Texas Tech regarding the conference’s potential reaction to Monday’s court order restoring the eligibility of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Sorsby has gotten involved.
The Antetokounmpo for Jalen Brown trade rumors will not die. Even if they probably should.
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The Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agreed to terms on a three-year, $35 million extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
The run-of-order will change this week as NBC airs the first 450 and second 250 motos live.
