NBA free agency starts at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday night, and the offseason is already in full swing. The last eight days have provided a handful of blockbuster trades (Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat,… [+1146 chars]

LeBron, Kawhi, Jaylen Brown, Anthony Davis and Jalen Duren are just some of the notable names who could change teams in the coming hours

CBS Sports

NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Trade rumors, latest news on LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, more - CBS Sports

In choosing to go public with his ALS diagnosis, former NFL running back Chris Johnson chose not to focus on the link between the disease and football.
At one level, it didnt really need to be menti… [+4169 chars]

Chris Johnson's GMA interview didn't mention it, but the connection between ALS and football is real.

NBCSports.com

The link between ALS and football should not be overlooked or downplayed - NBC Sports

This post isnt about whether American football is better than what the rest of the world calls football. The sports have more differences than similarities, and both can be appreciated for what they … [+2962 chars]

A high-stakes soccer game decided by penalty kicks is a uniquely memorable experience.

The NFL has nothing that comes close to the tension of a World Cup shootout - NBC Sports

Winning excuses a lot, which for Mikal Bridges includes a tequila-fueled Instagram Live 48 hours after the NBA Finals. In a now infamous stream Bridges serenaded his dog, bleated like a goat in rever… [+17652 chars]

Once overlooked, undervalued and called out by pundits, everything is different now for the Knicks guard.

Sports Illustrated

The Secret Behind Jalen Brunson’s Rise to NBA Champion - Sports Illustrated

As for Kawhi why dont more teams get on the phone and trying get themselves in the running. 
So far the best offer is Ingram, Gradey and a first by the sounds of it 
Orlando would they give up Fran… [+385 chars]

The Raptors reportedly have "momentum" on a Kawhi Leonard trade, plus many more rumors ahead of free agency.

hoopsrumors.com

Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kawhi, Raptors, Brown, Westbrook, More - HoopsRumors.com

When Germany fans woke up on Tuesday morning, they surely felt embarrassed about what happened in Boston against Paraguay.
Since their most recent World Cup success in 2014, Germany have twice faile… [+2291 chars]

As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

BBC News

World Cup 2026: Germany fans in need of hope after exit as Jurgen Klopp looms - BBC

Supporters of the USMNT celebrate victory after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Not even the U.S. men's national team playing a home World Cup match is making the Bay Area immune to FIFA's last-minute price drops in the knockout round.

SFGate

Bay Area's USMNT World Cup match ticket prices take sharp drop - SFGATE

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.
Iran's participation in the tournament was un… [+2083 chars]

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.

ESPN

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary 'so happy' Iran made World Cup exit - ESPN

Make no mistake about it, what Landry Shamet did for the Knicks yesterday was a godsend.
Despite a multitude of contenders and playoff teams potentially interested in the sharpshooter, armed with fu… [+5110 chars]

The Knicks still have a smidge of room to work with, but not even to fully run back the championship roster.

Posting and Toasting

What Landry Shamet’s hometown discount means for the rest of the Knicks’ offseason - Posting and Toasting

The Round of 32 has already delivered shocks, shootouts and scenes that will live long in World Cup memory.
After Paraguay stunned Germany and Morocco sent the Netherlands home on penalties, Tuesday… [+7685 chars]

World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.

Al Jazeera English

FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams - Al Jazeera

Free agency is done, the draft is behind us, and we're through the flurry of post-June 1 trades. It's time to hand out 2026 offseason grades for every NFL team.
We'll evaluate the actual decisions e… [+81714 chars]

We handed out NFL offseason evaluations to all 32 teams, factoring in things such as signings, extensions, trades, draft picks and hirings.

2026 NFL offseason grades: Draft, trades, more moves by team - ESPN

Mondays action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 added another chapter to the book of all-time knockout upsets in the tournament, with title contenders Germany stunned by Paraguay at the round of 32 stage, … [+3289 chars]

Paraguay’s longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.

Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets - Al Jazeera

While little is known about LeBron James‘ plans for free agency, the Warriors are “far and away” the Lakers superstar’s “most interested external suitor,” according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of … [+1332 chars]

The Warriors are keen on signing LeBron James if they're given the opportunity, plus more rumors on Golden State.

Warriors Rumors: LeBron, Davis, Butler, Draymond - HoopsRumors.com

The Astros are placing Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). The club is hopeful it’ll be a… [+1334 chars]

The Astros lose their star shortstop to another injured list stint. Read more on the news at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors

Astros To Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

The Portland Trail Blazers trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on Monday afternoon indicated a shake-up of the roster in a bigger way than weve seen since Deni Avdija came on board in 2024.
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Portland’s defense is gonna need some help.

Blazer's Edge

Morant Trade Shows Blazers Betting on Clingan - Blazer's Edge

Jaylen Brown is seemingly on board with a potential trade that would send him out of Boston. 
Brown recently liked an 
Instagram comment calling for the Celtics to trade him to "a city who respects… [+872 chars]

Jaylen Brown is seemingly on board with a potential trade that would send him out of Boston.

Bleacher Report

Jaylen Brown Likes IG Comment Calling for Celtics to Trade Star to a 'City Who Respects Him' - Bleacher Report

TORONTO -- Get George Springer some oxygen.
The Blue Jays leadoff man turned what should have been a bloop single into a full trip around the bases in the bottom of the first during Monday night's 2… [+2361 chars]

TORONTO -- Get George Springer some oxygen.
The Blue Jays’ leadoff man turned what should have been a bloop single into a full trip around the bases in the bottom of the first during Monday night's 2-1 win over the Mets at Rogers Centre thanks to some help fr…

MLB.com

Look at Springer's wheels! Blue Jays DH turns bloop into Little League HR - MLB.com

The Reds plan to activate Hunter Greene for his season debut during their upcoming weekend series against the Orioles, manager Terry Francona told reporters (link via Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinn… [+4760 chars]

MLB Trade Rumors explores the Reds' rotation, which will get a major boost with the return of their ace this weekend.

Reds Planning To Activate Hunter Greene This Weekend - MLB Trade Rumors

As the World Cup Round of 32 takes shape, a reminder about how betting works in the knockout stage, because it's a mistake everyone has made at some point.
By default, most wagers are for regulation… [+12294 chars]

Our soccer handicapper offers his betting thoughts on every Round of 32 matchup.