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…
2 August 2025
He was absent as Napoli, the freshly crowned Serie A champions, resumed training at the start of the week as the finer details of the deal were concluded. Napoli coach Antonio Conte seemingly did not have the 26-year-old in his plans for his side’s Scudetto defence next term. Negotiations with Galatasaray had been ongoing for several weeks, but up to Thursday had stalled over the terms of payment…
2 August 2025
Crystal Palace have turned down a £30 million offer from Atalanta for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to BBC reports. The 28-year-old forward, Mateta who has two years left on his current deal, has been in strong form, prompting interest from the Serie A club. Palace quickly rejected the approach, and it remains unclear if they would consider a higher bid. Atalanta are actively searching…
2 August 2025
Federico Chiesa has turned down a move to Fenerbahce, according to reports from Italy, as interest from Serie A clubs continues to build. The Liverpool winger struggled for game time last season under Arne Slot, managing just two goals and one assist in 14 appearances. Slot left him out of the club’s pre-season tour, raising questions about his future at Anfield. CalcioMercato reports that…
24 July 2025
The race for the MLS playoffs intensifies as Los Angeles FC welcome Portland Timbers to BMO Stadium in a key Western Conference clash on Saturday, July 26, 2025. With only two points separating the sides in the standings, this matchup could have a substantial impact on their playoff hopes as the regular season nears its climax. Read on for our betting preview and expert match prediction. Betting…
24 July 2025
Former Tottenham and England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has returned home to recover. The 58-year-old, former Tottenham player was admitted to intensive care on Friday after a health scare. His friend, Steve Foster found him semi-conscious in his apartment and took him to the A&E. His management company released a statement on Monday saying, “Paul voluntarily went into A&E (Accident and Emergency)…