The Lakers pointed to 2026 as when they would reshape the roster and take their shot. They have done that.
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The USMNT is headed to the round of 16 at the World Cup after beating Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 3-2, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman getting on the scoresheet.
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Tadej Pogačar is looking to join Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain with five Tour de France victories.
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LeBron “not in a rush” to decide next team
Free agency may be moving fast, but LeBron James is not going to be rushed.
DeMar DeRozan wants to ‘accelerate his exit’ from Sacramento
DeMar DeRozan isn’t the first player to want to get out of Sacramento ASAP.
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NFL
New Bills wide receiver DJ Moore hasn’t wasted any time in endearing himself to fans in Buffalo.
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and the lack of one may have contributed to his limited participation in the team’s practices this spring.
When ESPN acquired NFL Network on April 1, all NFLN employees currently under contract made the move.
Pat Surtain II is set at one cornerback spot in Denver for years to come, but the makeup of the rest of the group is uncertain beyond 2026.
NBA
Kawhi Leonard got he wanted (another massive payday) and the Raptors take a big swing.
The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
A return to Cleveland is a real possibility. LeBron returning to the Spurs is not, but it is an interesting dream.
The Raptors now pair All-Stars Scottie Barnes and Leonard at the forward spots and could make some noise.
MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and miss the remainder of the season.
A’s prospect Ryan Lasko was in stable condition after undergoing back surgery following a scary collision with minor league teammate Devin Taylor during a Double-A game in Frisco, Texas.
Matt Chapman said his abdominal area had been bothering him over the last several weeks.
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer spending spree is set to continue as the club will break its one- or two-day-old transfer record by signing midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to $133 million.
Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?
The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly swapping London rivals for a massive fee.
Motor Sports
Seth Hammaker crashed on Lap 1 of the second moto at High Point.
Justin Barcia tweaked his back in practice at Thunder Valley, but still scored points in Moto 1.
Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are separated by one point heading into the 4th of July classic at RedBud MX.
NASCAR might sometimes seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.
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Summer League play begins this weekend in California and Utah before the entire NBA meets in Las Vegas next week.
Daniel Jones earned a massive contract after a strong 2025 season despite suffering a torn Achilles tendon late in the year. Now the Colts are betting the farm on him stay hot in 2026.
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
After their failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was clear that the Celtics believed they needed to move on from Brown.
Eric Samulski covers over 40 starting pitchers you could trade for or trade away
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
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LeBron James’ potential free agent destinations.
Golf
Stewart Cink has won the first two majors this year on the PGA Tour Champions, though isn’t thinking about the Grand Slam this week at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. He just wants the U.S. Senior Open title that he fell just short of last year.
For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week.
Sergio Garcia will miss the British Open for the third time in four years after he failed to get among the 20 spots on four courses during 36-hole qualifying.
The eight signature events were won by eight players, no different from last year when seven players won the seven $20 million tournaments.
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.
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More details are emerging as to the recent criminal allegations against Rams tackle Alaric Jackson.
Center Aaron Brewer has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million extension with the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Defensive end A.J.
The 49ers have made a change at running back.
Bills safety Cole Bishop became a full-time starter last season, playing all 17 games.
