BASKETBALL Paris hire Max Lefevre as basketball head coach Timberwolves assistant Max Lefevre has taken a job overseas, having accepted the head coaching position for Paris Basketball, the French team announced today (via Twitter). Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reported earlier this morning that the two sides wer
SPECIALS Donal Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be next secretary-general of United Nations President Trump reportedly wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, The New York Post reported. Swiss-born Infantino has developed a close relationship with Trump as they worked together to organize thi
SOCCER Portland Timbers name Martí Cifuentes head coach The Portland Timbers have named Martí Cifuentes as their new head coach, the club announced. He has signed a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season. The 44-year-old Spaniard joins Portland with more than two decades of coaching experience across
SOCCER LA Galaxy acquire Kyōgo Furuhashi The LA Galaxy have acquired forward Kyōgo Furuhashi from English Championship side Birmingham City, the club announced. The 31-year-old Japanese international is under contract through the 2030-31 season.
CYCLING Jasper Philipsen wins Tour de France stage 17 Belgian Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a crowded rush to the finish line to win stage 17 of the Tour de France, moving within seven points of green jersey holder Mads Pedersen. The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider had finished fifth twice, fourth and third twic
SOCCER Guillermo Ochoa retires at 41, closing a 22-year career for club and country The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
MLB MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Houston Astros The Houston Astros (48-54) are hosting the Miami Marlins (52-49) at Daikin Park on Wednesday. The starting pitchers are Sandy Alcantara and Peter Lambert.
NBA Dwane Casey under consideration to coach potential NBA Europe franchise Dwane Casey could be returning to the head coaching ranks but not in the NBA.
MLB Rangers leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's 10-0 win against the Chicago White Sox because of left calf tightness.
MLB MLB Preview - Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field is where the Chicago Cubs (56-44) will go up against the Detroit Tigers (47-53) on Wednesday. The pitchers taking the mound are Keider Montero and Colin Rea.
NFL Panthers RT Taylor Moton lands on NFI List, likely to miss regular-season time Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton is receiving treatment for blood clots and will start training camp on the non-football injury list, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Moton was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung in late June. He is likely to m
MLB Dodgers select Charlie Barnes The Dodgers announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Charlie Barnes. Righty Landon Knack has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, catcher Will Smith has been transferred
MLB MLB Preview - San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Truist Park is the site where the Atlanta Braves (58-41) will try to defeat the San Diego Padres (49-51) on Wednesday. The pitchers expected to start will be Michael King and Martin Perez.
NFL No deal imminent between Cardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett The Cardinals are not close to a deal with Jacoby Brissett on the eve of their training camp, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, potentially setting up an extended standoff with fewer than two months until the regular season.
MLB Athletics place Mark Leiter Jr., Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on IL The Athletics announced that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 19, due to a right hip impingement. Infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been put on the 10-day IL due to surgery for a ruptured testic
MLB MLB Preview - Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox The Baltimore Orioles (49-52) are hitting the road to Fenway Park on Wednesday where they will take on the Boston Red Sox (51-48). The pitchers who are expected to start are Dean Kremer and Jake Bennett.
NHL Andrew Agozzino retires from professional hockey After over 900 professional career games, AHL legend Andrew Agozzino has announced his retirement.
MLB Rangers select Marco Gonzales, Austin Wynns The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Marco Gonzales and catcher Austin Wynns. The 40-man roster had one vacancy. They opened another spot by transferring lefty Jalen Beeks to the 60-day injured list. Beeks underwent se
MLB MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays The Tampa Bay Rays (57-42) are hitting the road to Rogers Centre on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays (46-54). The pitchers who are expected to start will be Griffin Jax and Spencer Miles.
NHL Dallas signs Jason Robertson to one-year deal The Dallas Stars have finally come to an agreement with RFA forward Jason Robertson, signing him to a one-year $12MM deal, the team announced.
MLB Tigers place Jack Flaherty on injured list The Tigers announced they’ve placed Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with flexor inflammation. Detroit recalled righty Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo to replace him on the pitching staff.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies (56-45) are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-38) at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. The starting pitchers will be Eric Lauer and Aaron Nola.
SOCCER Morgan Rogers ‘so excited’ after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday.
MLB Kyle Teel expected to miss 6-12 weeks The White Sox anticipate that catcher Kyle Teel will miss between six and 12 weeks with a left high ankle sprain, manager Will Venable told reporters Tuesday.
MLB MLB Preview - Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Progressive Field is the site where the Cleveland Guardians (53-48) will take on the Minnesota Twins (49-52) on Wednesday. The pitchers taking the mound will be Bailey Ober and Slade Cecconi.
CYCLING Tour de France 2026: Stage 17 preview The 174.7-kilometer Stage 17 ride from Chambery to Voiron is the last flat stage on the map for the Tour de France 2026.
MLB Yankees to activate Max Fried The Yankees will activate Max Fried from the 15-day injured list tomorrow. The team announced that he’ll take the ball for Game 2 of a doubleheader against Pittsburgh. He’ll go opposite Bubba Chandler after a Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit Cole showing in the af
MLB MLB Preview - Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks The Sacramento Athletics (43-57) are traveling to Chase Field on Wednesday where they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-49). The expected starting pitchers will be Gage Jump and Merrill Kelly.
GOD Game of the day - Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) are en route to Yankee Stadium on Wednesday where they will try to beat the New York Yankees (56-44). The pitchers taking the mound are Mitch Keller and Gerrit Cole.
GOTW PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Musaev The PFL is in the nation's capital city this week with the vacant welterweight title on the line at the top of the lineup.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (UFC Fight Night 282) takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov in the main event, stepping i
CRICKET Jacob Bethell suffers knee injury Jacob Bethell has pulled out of the Hundred with a knee injury, depriving him of valuable captaincy experience, and could be a doubt for England's Test series against Pakistan. Bethell injured his right knee during England's recent ODI series win against
MLB Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffers testicular contusion Infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been put on the 10-day IL due to surgery for a ruptured testicle. Leiter is an impending free agent. The A’s are 43-57 and 8.5 games back of a playoff spot, putting them in seller position ahead of the August 3 deadline.
MLB Red Sox place Zack Kelly on IL The Red Sox announced that right-hander Zack Kelly has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester and placed onto the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation. No corresponding move was announced, so the club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Kelly has a s
SPECIALS ESPN part ways with Cam Newton ESPN is parting ways with Cam Newton, multiple sources told OutKick. The network will include Newton in a round of layoffs that could be announced as soon as Tuesday. OutKick reported Monday that NFL analyst Ryan Clark would be among the on-air employees
NBA Pacers re-sign Jalen Slawson The Pacers and restricted free agent forward Jalen Slawson are in agreement on a two-way contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Slawson received a two-way qualifying offer from Indiana in June, so in all likelihood, he’s simply signing that QO. It
MLB Angels reportedly listening to offers on controllable players Neto, 25, would be one of the top position players on the market. Shortstop-hungry clubs would have significant interest. The 2022 No. 13 overall pick reached the majors less than a year after being drafted and almost immediately cemented himself as a hig
MLB Braves release Kyle Farmer The Braves announced that outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Kyle Farmer has been released as the corresponding move. He’ll become a free agent once he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Far
NBA Lakers waive Peter Suder Suder, who went undrafted out of Miami (Ohio) last month, was named MAC Player of the Year after leading his team to a 31-0 regular season. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 33 games while shooting 54.6% from the field and 42.1% fro
NHL Julien Gauthier signs with Brynas IF Former Carolina Hurricanes first-round pick Julien Gauthier will take his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. Gauthier has signed a one-year contract with the SHL’s Brynas IF. This move will shift Gauthier’s focus after a series of injury-riddled sea
MLB NY Mets not planning to pay down salary in trades The Mets, in the midst of perhaps the most disappointing season of any club in baseball, head into the trade deadline as clear sellers. They’re not going to trade Juan Soto or promising young talents like Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing and Christi
MLB Nationals designate Justin Lawrence for assignment The Nationals announced that right-hander Eddy Yean has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester. Fellow righty Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. The Nats claimed Lawrence off waivers just under a month ago. Since
GOLF LPGA unveils Nanea Cup event The LPGA will launch the Nanea Cup, a $4 million event featuring tour professionals and top college players, next March in Hawaii, the tour announced. The tournament at Nanea Golf Club on March 11-14, 2027, will feature 95 LPGA players and 25 top college
WHEELS Oscar Piastri to miss Hungarian GP FP1 McLaren junior Leonardo Fornaroli will get his second opportunity of 2026 to take part in a grand prix weekend, deputising for Oscar Piastri in FP1 at the Hungaroring. The highly-rated Italian, who is the reigning F2 champion, took over Lando Norris' MCL
SPECIALS Dante Dowdell hospitalized after ATV crash Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was involved in an ATV accident and is being treated for serious injuries at a hospital in Atlanta, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Dowdell, who transferred to Georgia from Kentucky this offseas
SPECIALS SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list The U.S. Center for SafeSport began making public announcements of people placed on its disciplinary database, a move designed to increase transparency and bring more attention to what the center believes is one of its top tools in the fight against sex a
NHL Utah Mammoth sign John Marino to contract extension The Mammoth signed the 29-year-old right-shot to an eight-year, $6.75MM AAV contract to remain in Utah. This extension makes Marino one of four NHL players who are signed through the 2034-35 season. The deal is all salary, starting with a full No-Movement
SOCCER Enzo Fernández breaks silence after World Cup red card Enzo Fernández has opened up. Displaying an aggressive form of play from the knockout stages, Fernández finally received a red card and was sent off in the final.
