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MLB draft tracker: White Sox take Cholowsky No. 1 ...

The 2026 draft is underway. Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage and analysis.
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Advice for Sunday: Joey Cantillo in a groove headi...

Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's MLB action.
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White Sox take UCLA SS Cholowsky with top pick

The White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky on Saturday with the first pick of the MLB amateur draft.
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Phillies' Schwarber latest Home Run Derby add

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been named as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night.
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Sources: Cards' Wetherholt gets $112.5M deal

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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Red Sox plane issues force delayed start vs. Mets

The Red Sox pulled out a 6-2 win Friday night despite arriving at Citi Field a little more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch after the team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues.
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A's All-Star 1B Kurtz put on IL with thumb sprain

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, who was set to start at first base for the American League at next week's All-Star Game, went on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right thumb sprain.
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Day after cycle, White Sox OF Peters an All-Star

White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, who hit for the cycle Friday, was named to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement Saturday.
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Brewers put Harrison on IL with forearm tightness

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has gone on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm.
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Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game with the hope of ensuring he is "in a good place to be able to be in the rotation."
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Spurs' Luke Kornet makes his pitch to LeBron James...

The San Antonio Spurs center threw his hat into the ring to recruit LeBron James -- and the result is some legitimately excellent comedy.
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Dybantsa vs. Peterson, Round 1: Biggest takeaways ...

The NBA's top picks from the 2026 draft faced off at the Las Vegas summer league. How did AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson fare?
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Copy of Offseason buzz: Latest signings, trades, extension...

We're tracking deals, trades and buzz, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.
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What's still lingering this NBA offseason: 10 big ...

Let's evaluate what still needs to be decided this offseason, including Jalen Duren's new contract, the Kawhi Leonard trade and LeBron James' next team.
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Ohtani, Witt and ... Pete Alonso! First-half MVPs ...

We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.
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The players we can't wait to see in the MLB Future...

The brightest stars in the minors take the field today in Philly. Here's who we'll be watching most closely.
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Updated ranking of the top 100 trade deadline cand...

Skubal to the ...? Here are the big names your team could be targeting, with a few new additions near the top.
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The perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB ...

Tairk Skubal to which elite team? An All-Star traded within the NL East!? We make dream moves for every World Series hopeful.
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Players to upgrade, downgrade due to O-line play

Eric Moody looks at running backs who benefit from, or are hurt by, the performance of their offensive line.
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Copy of 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...

Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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Bears QB Williams gifts Pope autographed jersey

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
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Sources: CB Douglas to sign with Commanders

Free agent CB Rasul Douglas is planning to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Late Cowboys' player Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
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Clutch Vinatieri to enter Colts' Ring of Honor

Kicker Adam Vinatieri, who will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month, will enter the Colts' Ring of Honor during a ceremony Oct. 18.
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Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins

The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.
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