The Cubs’ bats erupted today for their first double-digit run total in nearly a month. And they almost needed all of them. 
Ian Happ homered twice – that’s four in three games – and he’s your Ankin … [+924 chars]

Cubs bats blew up and they needed it on a windy day.

bleachernation.com

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Mariners 7 – June 21, 2025 - Bleacher Nation

Former NFL player Kirk Barton has been charged with a felony after allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed the other driver.
Barton is charged with a second-degree felony count of ag… [+899 chars]

Former NFL player Kirk Barton has been charged with a felony after allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed the other driver.

NBCSports.com

Ex-NFL player Kirk Barton charged with vehicular homicide, operating under the influence - NBC Sports

Facing growing pressure to speak out against federal immigration raids in the area, the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday unveiled a $1 million commitment toward assisting families affected by the enforc… [+4222 chars]

Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten said the team has “heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected,” after immigration raids roiled the city.

The Washington Post

L.A. Dodgers, facing fan pressure, pledge $1M after immigration raids - The Washington Post

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants released a statement on Saturday afternoon in response to abuse allegations against reliever Sean Hjelle that were made by his ex-wife, Caroline, in a TikTok post on Frida… [+597 chars]

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants released a statement on Saturday afternoon in response to abuse allegations against reliever Sean Hjelle that were made by his ex-wife, Caroline, in a TikTok post on Friday.
“We are aware of these serious allegations,” the team sai…

MLB.com

Giants address allegations regarding Hjelle - MLB.com

Comparisons to Jude are no doubt tiring for Jobe, but there is a reason they are made.
In fact, the timing of his runs into the penalty area are reminiscent of another English midfielder.
"It's eas… [+1125 chars]

Jobe Bellingham's first goal for Borussia Dortmund mirrors his brother Jude's start to life at the Bundesliga club, and fuels more comparisons between the siblings.

BBC News

'I always practise that' - Bellingham fuels Jude comparisons with first Dortmund goal - BBC

The Orioles announced this afternoon that catcher Adley Rutschman is being placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. Catcher Maverick Handley was recalled to the majors to repla… [+3558 chars]

The Orioles lost their star catcher to the injured list today, and Tony Mansolino discussed Samuel Basallo's future. Read more at MLBTR.

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On 10-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

Jun Yong Park scraped out another win in a truly strange fight at UFC Baku.
The Iron Turtle was on the receiving end of a brutal illegal knee in the second round of his fight with Ismail Naurdiev, a… [+1260 chars]

Jun Yong Park and Ismael Naurdiev met in a confusing fight at UFC Baku that included a costly illegal knee.

MMA Fighting

‘That’s f*cking illegal’: Pros react to chaotic, foul-filled Jun Yong Park win at UFC Baku - mmafighting.com

MIAMI (AP) As kickoff approached it was clear the fans werent coming. The Club World Cup, soccers shiny, new competition, has been billed as the event to breathe new life into the worlds most popular… [+5839 chars]

The opening week for the monthlong Club World Cup has seen some wildly fluctuating attendances across the United States. A crowd of 3,412 watched Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD in Orlando. At the other end of the spectrum, more than 80,000 watched Champions L…

Associated Press

Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to 'hostile' atmospheres - AP News

The Braves announced this afternoon that they’ve placed southpaw Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list with what the club has termed a fractured left ribcage. The club recalled left-hander Austin Cox… [+2844 chars]

The Braves lost the reigning NL Cy Young winner to the injured list today in a major blow to their rotation. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Braves Place Chris Sale On 15-Day IL With Ribcage Fracture - MLB Trade Rumors

Blaydes wasted no time taking Kuniev to the canvas, and while the Russian rose quickly, Blaydes kept him locked up against the fence. Once separated, the two traded on the feet, Kuniev getting in som… [+388 chars]

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr., Live From Baku Crystal Hall in Baku on June 21

The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Main Card Results | UFC Baku - ufc.com

The San Francisco Giants host the Boston Red Sox on June 21, 2025. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on NESN.
Read our Red Sox vs Giants predict… [+1739 chars]

Read for our Boston Red Sox vs. San Francisco Giants predictions, parlay, picks, and odds on Saturday, June 21.

The Action Network

Red Sox vs Giants Predictions, Parlay, Picks, Odds for Saturday - Action Network

LONG POND, Pa. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. entered through the tunnel of Pocono Raceway still fired up over a late spin in last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
With 10 l… [+3093 chars]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. shared thoughts on Carson Hocevar heading into this weekend's event at Pocono after their most recent run-in in Mexico.

NASCAR

Stenhouse Jr. ‘tired’ of giving Hocevar ‘any publicity’ - NASCAR.com

The Suns continue to project confidence that a trade involving star forward Kevin Durant will be agreed to before June 25, the first night of the 2025 NBA draft, sources tell Jake Fischer and Marc St… [+2861 chars]

That latest round-up of NBA rumors from insiders Jake Fischer and Marc Stein. Read more at Hoops Rumors.

hoopsrumors.com

Latest From Fischer, Stein: KD, Suns, Ware, Raptors, Knicks, Donovan - Hoops Rumors

The push will be coming soon, if there isnt the beginning of a groundswell already. Why arent George Lombard Jr. and Cam Schlitter being fast-tracked to the Yankees? Ditto for Jett Williams and Jonah… [+623 chars]

The push will be coming soon, if there isn’t the beginning of a groundswell already.

New York Post

Uncomfortable questions arise as Anthony Volpe, Francisco Alvarez fall short of expectations - New York Post

The Rays have selected right-hander Paul Gervase’s contract from Triple-A, the team announced. In a corresponding move, fellow righty Connor Seabold has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. Gervase will… [+1521 chars]

The Rays have selected right-hander Paul Gervase's contract and optioned fellow righty Connor Seabold to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Rays Select Paul Gervase - MLB Trade Rumors

The New York Yankees (43-32) host the Baltimore Orioles (33-42) on Saturday, June 21, 2025. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MASN and YES.… [+3417 chars]

Find Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees predictions and picks on the moneyline for Saturday, June 21.

Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Predictions, Picks, Odds - Action Network

By participating in the Club World Cup, Chelsea have had to, in effect, sacrifice a large part of the upcoming preseason. However, despite the insistence that were taking this competition as seriousl… [+2000 chars]

SB Nation

Enzo Maresca rues ‘six minutes that changed the game’ in failed experiment against Flamengo - We Ain't Got No History

Brad Marchand is the talk of the NHL at the moment, celebrating the Florida Panthers’ victory in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final more than any other player on the team’s roster. If he’s not trolling other… [+3991 chars]

Brad Marchand is the talk of the NHL at the moment, celebrating the Florida Panthers' victory in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final…

Russian Machine Never Breaks

Elliotte Friedman floats Capitals as potential free-agency suitor for Brad Marchand after veteran winger stars in Stanley Cup run with Panthers - RMNB

Appearing on WTKR News 3 in Norfolk, Virginia (Twitter video link via sports director Marc Davis), shooting guard Cam Thomas made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with Nets this summer (hat tip to B… [+1194 chars]

The high-scoring guard will be a restricted free agent this summer. Read more at Hoops Rumors.

Cam Thomas Hopes To Re-Sign With Nets - Hoops Rumors

An increasing stockpile of Kraken wingers caught up with Andre Burakovsky on Saturday as the Kraken shipped the veteran forward to Chicago with two seasons remaining on his five-year contract.
In re… [+3390 chars]

The Blackhawks will take on the full $5.5 million due in each of the final two contract seasons for a veteran forward caught up in a Kraken numbers game of wingers following Thursday’s trade for Mason Marchment