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Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate

Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54 A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways. Abbey Dempsey Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate. “For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.” Morga...

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs overpay for speed, penalty killing certainty with Colton Sissons

Colton Sissons signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually. Sissons will likely slot in as Toronto’s fourth-line centre, where he’s expected to provide speed, toughness and defensive responsibility to the bottom-six. In a vacuum, Sissons is a solid player, who understands his role inherently. He’s not going to ask…

“Just So Savvy”: George Kittle Doesn’t Hold Back on Mike Evans’ Impact on 49ers During OTAs

When Mike Evans was sorting through free agency calls this offseason, George Kittle kept pushing the San Francisco 49ers on him – the culture, the travel, the locker room – until Evans ultimately chose Santa Clara over a richer offer to stay in Tampa Bay. Since he arrived, Kittle and everyone else have been piling […] The post “Just So Savvy”: George Kittle Doesn’t Hold Back on Mike Evans’ Impact on 49ers During OTAs appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Maple Leafs Sign Teddy Blueger To Two-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a veteran center, signing Teddy Blueger as they continue filling out their forward group in free agency. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Blueger is signing with Toronto on a two-year deal worth $5 million total. That works out to a $2.5 million cap hit for the 31-year-old, who spent last season with the Vancouver Canucks. Blueger had nine goals and eight assists for 17 points with Vancouver in 2025-26. His previous deal carried a $1.8 million cap h...

Wizards Re-Sign Jamir Watkins On Two-Way Deal

The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency. That made him a restricted free agent. The Athletic reported afterward that the Wizards would likely […]

Harry Kane’s brace keeps England alive as Golden Boot race with Messi, Mbappe and Haaland heats up

While keeping England alive in the competition, Harry Kane has heated up the Golden Boot race in the 2026 World Cup with a brace, now chasing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. Harry Kane stepped up as England ‘s savior once again, netting a dramatic second-half brace to orchestrate a stunning comeback victory over DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By adding two more crucial tallies to his international resume, Kane has officially ignited the tournament’s Go...

Mining the News (7/1/26)

Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Note: Any noted rostership rates come from the NFBC RotoWire Online Championship, the same rates we use on the FanGraphs Player Rater. For reference, these leagues are 12-team Roto leagues with 30-man rosters (2 C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, MI, CI, 5 OF, UT, 9 P) and weekly add/drops. This rate can […] Source

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Jonathan Jones reportedly in talks to leave CBS for The Athletic

CBS Sports’ lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones is closing in on a move to The Athletic, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday, a deal that would end his six-year run at CBS. He arrived at CBS in 2019 as a senior NFL reporter, building on national writing work at Sports Illustrated and years covering the Carolina…

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A Record Transfer Bid for Vinícius Júnior on the Table

Vinícius Júnior has only year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid. The post A Record Transfer Bid for Vinícius Júnior on the Table appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER . The post A Record Transfer Bid for Vinícius Júnior on the Table appeared first on HOOLIGAN SOCCER .

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