11 August 2025
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris Jr. reassured fans on social media Saturday that he is fine after being taken off the field in an ambulance during Friday’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris reposted a gratitude message with a Bible verse on Instagram, writing, “Amen Amen,” and adding, “I’m all good man don’t stress,” while thanking everyone for their check-ins and support. The…
11 August 2025
The Boston Celtics have sent forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr., the teams announced Wednesday. In a separate move, Boston has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with veteran forward Chris Boucher, who spent the past seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors and was part of their 2019 championship run. Niang returns to Utah…
6 August 2025
Denis Bouanga added another chapter to his Leagues Cup legacy as LAFC survived a red card and edged LIGA MX leaders Pachuca on penalties in Leagues Cup 2025. Bouanga opened the scoring in the 10th minute, extending his record as the tournament’s all-time top scorer with 13 goals. His calm finish was his first goal of this year’s edition and continued a prolific 2025 campaign that has seen him…
6 August 2025
The reigning Leagues Cup champions came up wiuth the response they needed thanks to Diego Rossi After a dramatic shootout loss to Toluca on Tuesday, the Columbus Crew, came out with a purpose in Friday’s 3-1 victory over Puebla. The three points keep the Crew alive in the tight standings race as they look to escape Phase One and defend their 2024 title. “We stayed on task and did well,” head…
6 August 2025
Sporting Kansas City have acquired center back Alan Montes on loan from LIGA MX side Club Necaxa, the club announced Friday. The 24-year-old Mexican, who will occupy an international roster spot, is on loan through the remainder of the 2025 season with a purchase option. Since making his LIGA MX debut for Los Rayos in 2020, Montes has spent time with the first, second, and youth teams at Necaxa…
6 August 2025
The New York Knicks have signed forward Mikal Bridges to a multi-year contract extension, the team confirmed Friday. “We are pleased to sign Mikal to a long-term contract extension and for his commitment to what we are building in New York,” said Knicks president Leon Rose. “Since Mikal’s arrival with us a little over a year ago, he has shown his dedication, professionalism, and winning pedigree…
6 August 2025
Anthony Volpe has been under fire for his defense lately, but he’s starting to let his bat do the talking for the Yankees. While Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a flexor strain, Volpe has stepped up offensively. The 24-year-old shortstop has hit seven home runs in his last 13 games, including a four-hit, two-RBI performance in Friday’s wild 13-12 loss to the Marlins. “He’s swinging it great,”…
6 August 2025
Luis Garcia toed the rubber Friday at Constellation Field for his closest start to Daikin Park in over two years. Matching up against AL West foe Bryce Miller of the Mariners, the Astros’ starting pitcher completed his fifth rehab appearance, striking out two batters across 2 2/3 innings at Triple-A. “My arm is feeling healthy,” He said. “I’m just trying to basically [put] more miles on my arm,…
6 August 2025
The third and fourth hitters in the Astros’ first lineup post-Trade Deadline were Jesús Sánchez, who started in left field and hit third, and Carlos Correa, who started at third base and hit cleanup against the Red Sox, and both had been acquired in trades a day earlier. Talk about your major Trade Deadline acquisitions. If that wasn’t enough to give the Astros’ lineup a jolt, Correa’s unexpected…
6 August 2025
J.P. Crawford picked the perfect moment to break out of his slump. The Mariners shortstop crushed a walk-off homer, the first of his career, to seal a dramatic 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night at T-Mobile Park. Facing a 2-0 count, Crawford jumped on a 95 mph fastball from Rangers closer Robert Garcia and sent it 370 feet into the right-field stands. “Just don’t miss the fastball,”…
6 August 2025
Tom Cousins, the original owner who brought the Atlanta Hawks to the city, has died at the age of 93. In a statement, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena paid tribute to Cousins as “a visionary builder of communities, unmatched philanthropist, and a former Hawks owner who had an enduring impact on the city’s sports landscape. ” Cousins, alongside former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders, purchased…
5 August 2025
Rookie Roman Anthony turned frustration into celebration at Fenway Park. With criticism swirling after a quiet trade deadline, the Red Sox found a spark Friday night as Anthony delivered his first career walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single to center that sealed a 2-1 win over the Astros. “It’s amazing. It’s fun. I want to do it again already,” said the 21-year-old. “Credit to the fans… it makes it…