CRICKET Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai to miss MLC 2025 Rashid Khan will be absent from the 2025 edition of Major League Cricket and In a further jolt to Mumbai's plan, Azmatullah Omarzai - is also set to miss the MLC as he, too, is learned, to have taken a break from playing.
CRICKET Daren Sammy predicts more players will announce sudden retirement West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes Nicholas Pooran's shock retirement from international cricket underlines his challenge to 'keep our players motivated to play for the crest', even as he predicts that more players will follow Pooran's lead.
NFL Indianapolis Colts part ways with Morocco Brown The Indianapolis Colts have made a significant front office move. Chief Personnel Executive Morocco Brown is no longer with the team. Brown joined the Colts' scouting department in 2017, the same year that Chris Ballard took over as general manager. Brown
MLB Philadelphia Phillies designate Carlos Hernández for assignment The Phillies announced morning that right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 26-man roster will go to fellow righty Michael Mercado, who’s been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Mercado was already on
NFL Washington Commanders sign Jeremy Reaves The veteran defensive back/special-teamer agreed to terms on a deal that keeps him tied to the team through 2026. Washington signed off on a one-year add-on for Reaves, who has worked as a key special teams presence during his seven-season stretch with th
NFL Christian Darrisaw returns to practice The Vikings’ decision to let Cam Robinson walk in free agency, as the NFC North team made its own offensive line overhaul, provided a clear indication the player the trade acquisition replaced would be ready to return by Week 1. It continues to head in th
MLB San Francisco Giants sign Scott Alexander The Giants have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran left-handed reliever Scott Alexander, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. The Apex Baseball client will head to Triple-A for the time being. Alexander, 36 next month, signed a one-year dea
MLB Milwaukee Brewers move Aaron Civale to bullpen Milwaukee bought low on Civale just under 11 months ago, sending minor league infielder Gregory Barrios to the Rays in an early July swap to acquire him. At the time of the trade, Civale had limped to an ERA north of 5.00, but he righted the ship with the
SOCCER Manchester City sign Tijjani Reijnders Manchester City have bolstered Pep Guardiola's midfield options with the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan, the club announced. City said he has signed a five-year contract and will be available for the Club World Cup -- City's first game will be
SOCCER María Sánchez reportedly in advanced negotiations with Tigres San Diego Wave winger and Mexico international María Sánchez is currently in 'very advanced' negotiations with Liga MX Femenil's Tigres. The move would mark a return to Tigres for the American-born Mexican that previously represented the club in 2021. C
SPECIALS Mexico team changes hotels over safety concerns The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles ahead of their Gold Cup match because of safety concerns amid the protests against immigration raids in the city, a team spokesman said. Mexico will play its opening match in the regional
NBA Babacar Sané reportedly to join Minnesota Timberwolves Former G League player and BAL standout Babacar Sane confirmed to ESPN that he will be with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the upcoming NBA Summer League, before joining Senegal for international duty. The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season ended
COMBAT SPORTS Eddie Hearn says 2026 will be Anthony Joshua's last year in boxing Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) had elbow surgery earlier this month. The 35-year-old is expected to fight once this year, targeting a September return. A super fight against countryman Tyson Fury has been teased, but Hearn said that is unlikely to come in 2025.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sam Utu committs to Alabama Utu, No. 77 in the 2026 ESPN 300, is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound lineman from California's Orange Lutheran High School. He lands with the Crimson Tide over the likes of SMU, Tennessee, Texas and Washington and joins as program's fourth top 100 pledge in the 202
GOLF Scottie Scheffler calls Oakmont Country Club the most challenging golf course After a few days of preparing for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, the best player in the world reached a striking conclusion. Scheffler sits at No. 1 in the official world golf rankings and is the prohibitive favorite this week. He has made winning
SPECIALS Charlie Baker says NCAA settlement avoids bankruptcy Baker made his first public comments since Judge Claudia Wilken approved the deal between the NCAA, its most powerful conferences and lawyers representing all Division I athletes, as he addressed the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athleti
SPECIALS Fisk University's gymnastics team to stop competing after 2026 The school has announced it is shuttering the program at the end of the 2026 season. Fisk made history in 2023 when it became the first historically Black college or university to launch a women's artistic gymnastics team. Fisk's ambitious move to start
POKER Chang Lee wins Buy-In NLHE High Roller event Lee continued to play aggressively and said that this was his strategy. 'I had a lot of chips and the other players were so tight, they didn’t open as much, so I thought if I bet big bets to them, they would fold'.
WHEELS Arvid Lindblad granted F1 exemption The FIA has granted a Formula 1 superlicence to Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad before his 18th birthday, following a request from the team. Lindblad will turn 18 -- the age normally required to hold a superlicence -- on Aug. 8, but already has the
RUGBY Henry Arundell called up by England England have called up Bath-bound winger Henry Arundell ahead of the summer internationals. Arundell joins the England training squad having played last season in the Top 14 with Racing 92.
POKER Dusti Smith wins Wynn Poker Ladies High Roller event Dusti Smith had a whirlwind couple of days in Las Vegas. She finished second in the $2,000 no-limit hold'em event won by Scott Bohlman for a career-best score of $290,588. Just one day after nearly topping the field of 1,692 entries in that event, Smith e
POKER Tyler Brown wins WSOP NLHE Pot-Limit Omaha mix event Brown was the chip leader when the final table was set, with World Poker Tour Social Media manager Easton Oreman hot on his heels. The final hand saw all the chips go in after a K♦J♥7♦ flop. Brown had top set with K♥K♣Q♦6♠ and was up against straight and
BASKETBALL DeMarcus Cousins suspended for the rest of the season DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 season and fined $4,250 for a disqualifying foul, a technical foul, and acts that incite violence or provocation. In addition, the player must show cause why he should not be fined an add
WHEELS Scott McLaughlin accusses F1 of ‘ruining Motorsport Christmas’ IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin has criticised Formula 1 for single-handedly ruining Motorsport Christmas after ending the long-running clash between the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500. The F1 2026 calendar was officially published, confirming that Imol
POKER Igor Zektser wins WSOP Big O event Igor Zektser weathered a rollercoaster heads-up match to close out the title in the 2025 World Series of Poker $1,500 Big O event. There were 1,499 total entries made in the five-card pot-limit Omaha eight-or-better tournament, with Zektser earning $297,2
POKER Courtenay Williams wins first WSOP bracelet Williams, a Los Angeles-based poker player, faced an uphill climb even after making it through 16,301 entries to reach the final table. Among his competition down the stretch was Matt Glantz, potentially the most successful poker player never to win a WSO
NFL Bills sign LB Shaq Thompson The Bills added a veteran to their defense on Tuesday morning. Linebacker Shaq Thompson has signed a one-year deal with Buffalo.
MLB MLB Preview - Washington Nationals vs New York Mets G2 The Washington Nationals (30-36) meet the New York Mets (43-24), who will be attempting to extend a four-game winning run, Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Citi Field.
NBA Knicks haven’t requested permission to negotiate with Jason Kidd Jason Kidd is reportedly hoping to parlay the Knicks’ interest in him into a new extension with the Mavericks.
NFL Cardinals sign first-round DT Walter Nolen Cardinals signed No. 16 overall pick Walter Nolen to a four-year, $19.3 million deal that includes a $10.7 million signing bonus.
MLB MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox G3 In the final game of a three-game series at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox (33-36) play the Tampa Bay Rays (36-31), Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET.
NHL Red Wings sign Michal Postava to entry-level contract Postava led HC Kometa Brno to Czech Extraliga Championship in 2025.
NFL Colts to work out QB Desmond Ridder In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts have opened their doors to a new quarterback prospect. With Anthony Richardson sidelined due to a shoulder injury, the Colts have invited Desmond Ridder to their minicamp, offering him a ch
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres G3 The San Diego Padres (38-28) and Los Angeles Dodgers (40-28) will clash on Wednesday at PETCO Park, starting at 4:10 p.m. ET.
NHL Ducks nearing deal to acquire Chris Kreider from Rangers A deal is not yet completed and discussions are expected to continue into Wednesday.
NFL Steelers’ T.J. Watt not present at minicamp Watt, who is entering the final year of his current contract with the Steelers, also skipped voluntary OTAs earlier this offseason as he attempted to negotiate a new deal.
MLB MLB Preview - Seattle Mariners vs Arizona Diamondbacks G3 The Seattle Mariners (33-33) will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (33-34), in the final game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. ET.
MLB Pirates re-sign Tanner Rainey to Minor League deal Right-hander Tanner Rainey has reunited with the Pirates on a minor league deal and will report to Triple-A Indianapolis.
NFL Patriots place OL Wes Schweitzer on reserve/retired list The New England Patriots announced today that veteran offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer was placed on the Reserve/Retired List. He was signed as an unrestricted free agent from the New York Jets on March 17, 2025.
MLB MLB Preview - Toronto Blue Jays vs St. Louis Cardinals G3 At Busch Stadium on Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays face the St. Louis Cardinals (three consecutive losses) at 2:15 p.m. ET.
MLB Diamondbacks outright Aramis Garcia Garcia was pushed off Arizona's 40-man roster Sunday to make room for Kyle Backhus, but the former will officially remain with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Garcia, 32, has slashed .273/.417/.582 with 10 homers, 20 RBI and 31 r
NFL RB James Cook attends Bills minicamp James Cook participated in the Buffalo Bills' mandatory minicamp Tuesday so he wouldn't get fined. “I like my money,” Cook said.
MLB MLB Preview - Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians G3 The Cleveland Guardians (34-32) play the Cincinnati Reds (35-33), who will be trying to build on a five-game winning run, Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET, at Progressive Field.
MLB Casey Lawrence elects free agency Casey Lawrence's most recent trip through the DFA carousel has come to a close.
NFL Shemar Stewart attends Bengals minicamp Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart won't participate in the first day of mandatory minicamp as he remains unsigned by the team. Stewart has yet to practice since the team drafted him on April 24 with the No. 17 overall pick.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies G3 The Philadelphia Phillies (38-29) host the Chicago Cubs (41-26) for a home game at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. ET.
MLB Blue Jays to promote Will Robertson Will Robertson, a 27-year-old outfielder with a .991 OPS at triple-A, will be on hand at Busch Stadium for the Toronto Blue Jays' series finale against the Cardinals Wednesday.
NFL Vikings, S Josh Metellus discussing extension Metellus said he's letting his agent and the Vikings handle extension talks and is taking things one day at a time.
MLB MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates G3 Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates (27-41) host Otto Lopez and the Miami Marlins (25-40) at 12:35 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
NFL Broncos to sign RB J.K. Dobbins Former Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is signing a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Denver Broncos.
