11 August 2025
Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer delivered strong outings Friday in what may have been their final matchup. The pair, both debuting in 2008, have been linked throughout their careers, including a memorable first meeting that year when they replaced Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in a scheduled start on Sept. 7, 2008. On Friday, Kershaw’s Dodgers beat Scherzer’s Blue Jays 5-1, with…
11 August 2025
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado hidden ball trick went wrong Saturday night, leading to a run for the Boston Red Sox in the third inning. With Jarren Duran on third after Alex Bregman was caught in a rundown, Machado held onto the ball and tagged Duran after he took a lead. The play would have resulted in an out, but pitcher Wandy Peralta was standing on the rubber without the ball,…
11 August 2025
The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mazzulla, 37, called the agreement “a blessing,” thanking his family, Celtics ownership, president Brad Stevens, and his players. “I look forward to competing for the Celtics and the city of Boston,” he said in a statement. The youngest head…
11 August 2025
Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb didn’t play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, but he still managed to make the highlight sheet. While celebrating a long completion from Joe Milton III to Jonathan Mingo, Lamb — standing with his back to the field — was struck by a sprinting sideline official. The collision, which occurred in the restricted white border area, resulted in…
11 August 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter made appearances on both offense and defense in his first preseason outing, fulfilling head coach Liam Coen’s plan. The first-round pick played 18 total snaps in the Jaguars’ 31-25 preseason-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Hunter opened the game at wide receiver, logging 10 of the team’s first 11 plays and catching two passes for nine…
11 August 2025
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was seen walking without a boot or brace Wednesday while attending the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, recovering from May surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles suffered in the Eastern Conference semifinals, is expected to miss most, if not all of next NBA season. His appearance marked a positive step…
11 August 2025
The San Antonio Spurs have secured star guard De’Aaron Fox for the long term, agreeing to a reported four-year, $229 million extension that runs through the 2029-30 season. Fox, 27, is entering the final year of his five-year, $163 million contract. The new deal, confirmed by the team after initial reports, will take effect in the 2026-27 campaign. Acquired from the Sacramento Kings at last…
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…