Mariners' Cal Raleigh commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC - ESPN
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has committed to playing for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama cleared to return from blood clot - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama announced he has recovered from the deep vein right thrombosis in his right shoulder that limited him to just 46 games last season, telling French newspaper L'Équipe, «I'm officially cleared to return.»
2025 Home Run Derby: Updated participants, how to watch, start time tonight
The MLB All-Star break is here, and that means it’s time for the Home Run Derby. Top hitters from around the league will compete to see who can hit the most home runs. With a mix of familiar names and up-and-coming players, it should be a fun night for baseball fans. Tune in to see who takes home the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby title.
Teddy Bridgewater suspended from Miami Northwestern coaching job - ESPN
Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his position as a high school football coach in Miami for allegedly providing impermissible benefits to his players.
LSU's goal to beat Clemson, 'being 1-0 in everything you do' - ESPN
ATLANTA — Brian Kelly understands the expectations at LSU always revolve around national championships, but after opening each of his first three seasons in Baton Rouge with a loss, he has shifted the offseason emphasis from the end of the year to the start.
Shohei Ohtani to lead off in All-Star Game; Cal Raleigh cleanup for AL - ESPN
ATLANTA — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Truist Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers star will be followed in the batting order by left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. of the host Atlanta Braves.
Rory McIlroy ditches sleep for some early Open practice - ESPN
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Twelve hours after Rory McIlroy wrapped up a second-place finish at the Scottish Open near Edinburgh, the five-time major winner walked up to the first tee at Royal Portrush around 7 a.m. local time, on four hours of sleep, and began his first practice round in advance of this year's Open Championship.
Top names from the 2025 MLB draft that matter in fantasy - ESPN
Oklahoma high school infielder Ethan Holliday did not go with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLB draft, instead slipping to the fortunate Colorado Rockies at No. 4, but his was the notable name for fantasy baseball managers, and he figures to be first invested in for dynasty formats. Holliday, the son of longtime big leaguer Matt Holliday and brother of Baltimore Orioles 2B Jackson Holliday, is an emerging power hitter, and we couldn't ask for a better eventual home venue to showcase his talents than the altitude of Denver's Coors Field.