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Sacramento Kings Gaining Ground As Potential Jalen Duren Landing Spot

Jalen Duren is new target for the Kings amid looming Domantas Sabonis trade.

“It Was a Mistake”: Todd Monken Calls Out Browns RB Quinshon Judkins for Hitting Mike Hall Jr.

The Cleveland Browns‘ first week of training camp was interesting for many reasons. All eyes were on the QB battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. However, a confrontation unfolded in practice, which also grabbed a lot of attention. The incident occurred on Saturday when second-year running back Quinshon Judkins delivered a hard hit on […] The post “It Was a Mistake”: Todd Monken Calls Out Browns RB Quinshon Judkins for Hitting Mike Hall Jr. appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Orioles Sending Adley Rutschman to Division Rival For MASSIVE Haul

In a huge blockbuster move, baseball's former No. 1 prospect, and three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman has been traded by the Baltimore Orioles to their division rival Boston Red Sox.  BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2026 Rutschman is currently  on the IL with a wrist injury, but is expected to be headed for a rehab stint this week. In ...

Rutschman to the BoSox, per reports

The Baltimore Orioles are trading catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, per multiple reports. Rustchman, 28, is currently on the injured list, but is expected to be ready to return in the near future. The first overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Oregon State, Rutschman was second in the American League […]

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper can’t hold back excitement after Kelsey Plum trade

Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum are on the same team once again. The Phoenix Mercury traded for Plum hours before the WNBA trade deadline closed, and it sent the WNBA world into a frenzy. It might’ve sent Copper in a frenzy too. Playing with her former USA basketball teammate who matches her intensity and talent […] The post Mercury’s Kahleah Copper can’t hold back excitement after Kelsey Plum trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If Baseball Is Ruined, Show Me The Ruins

The Los Angeles Dodgers got Tarik Skubal , damn them. Damn them for having money; damn them for being too damn good; damn them for ruining baseball. That they got Skubal, the hottest commodity on the stove at the trade deadline, for relative peanuts, well. In this case, you damn everyone else. This trade will ostensibly impact the Dodgers' odds through the 2026 World Series, though that's the least relevant part of the picture. All anyone can think about, at least as it pertains to the Dodg...

MLB

Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox

The Orioles have traded three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles are also sending catcher Jake Rogers and cash considerations to Boston. Rogers was acquired from Detroit last Thursday. In return, the Orioles are receiving 27-year-old catcher Carlos Narváez, minor league right-handed starters Anthony Eyanson (21) and Kyson Witherspoon (21), […]

“We want to be known as the best skill developers in the country” — Northwestern volleyball’s 2026 Big Ten Media Day notes

Northwestern volleyball is a program clearly on the rise. After finishing 5-23 in 2024, the Wildcats improved to 17-15 in 2025, a significant turnaround credited to an improved roster and greater continuity. Now entering his third season at the helm, head coach Tim Nollan will rely on veteran talent and a promising group of newcomers […]

Dion Dawkins refers to CJ Gardner-Johnson as another “Tazmanian devil”

In the movie Step Brothers, the line “did we just become best friends?” occurs 21 minutes in, and it appears that’s how long it took for a Dale Doback and Brennan Huff esque bond to form between Dion Dawkins and CJ Gardner-Johnson. After training camp practice on Monday morning at St. John Fisher University, Dawkins […]

ESPN picks Ohio State’s toughest test in 2026, and it’s not Texas clash

Ohio State enters the 2026 season as one of the leading College Football Playoff contenders, with ESPN Analytics giving the Buckeyes a 75.7% chance to reach the 12-team field and a 17.1% chance to win the national championship. After finishing 12-2 last season, Ohio State returns veteran quarterback Julian Sayin and a roster which has […] The post ESPN picks Ohio State’s toughest test in 2026, and it’s not Texas clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers add more pitching in Royals trade after Tarik Skubal blockbuster

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make moves at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Dodgers already traded for Tarik Skubal, bolstering an already amazing starting rotation. Now, the Dodgers are adding another All-Star starting pitcher, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with […] The post Dodgers add more pitching in Royals trade after Tarik Skubal blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Struggles against brutal schedule won’t doom USC football’s CFP hopes, under 1 condition

With the USC football team wanting to compete for a national championship this upcoming season, the program will be challenged in a huge way by the strength of its schedule. As there is major College Football Playoff (CFP) buzz around the USC football program, this analyst warns the fanbase about what could hold back the […] The post Struggles against brutal schedule won’t doom USC football’s CFP hopes, under 1 condition appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jacob deGrom blocked Rangers’ potential deadline deal with no-trade clause

The Texas Rangers appear to want to make a move before Monday’s 6 p.m. EST trade deadline. Reports indicate that the club asked 13-year veteran Jacob deGrom to waive his no-trade clause. However, it sounds like deGrom has not intentions of leaving Texas before this season ends. It’s not entirely clear what the front office […] The post Jacob deGrom blocked Rangers’ potential deadline deal with no-trade clause appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Nelly Korda Surpasses Scottie Scheffler and Two Current Major Champs in Majors Earnings – Report

Money talks, but this season it is speaking with Nelly Korda‘s accent. While the men’s major champions grabbed the headlines, the LPGA World No. 1 quietly built a paycheck that left several of them trailing. According to a Front Office Sports report, the World No. 1 banked $4.59 million across the LPGA’s five majors in […] The post Nelly Korda Surpasses Scottie Scheffler and Two Current Major Champs in Majors Earnings – Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Chiefs urged to sign Stefon Diggs as fans panic over Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen injuries

Kansas City Chiefs fans are ready to hit the panic button as wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen went down with injuries and will miss time in training camp. The wide receiver position remains one of the hottest topics around the Kansas City Chiefs . Although Andy Reid provided a calming update on injured Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen , fans are having enough of the drama ahead of the 2026 NFL season. If the season started today, the Chiefs would be forced to put a lackluster wideou...

Patriots Training Camp 8: Gabe Jacas Ramps Up Participation

The Patriots practiced in the bubble to escape the rain during their eighth day of training camp. New England kept the pads on for a fourth straight session, with red zone and the ground game being the top areas of focus. The top two offenses dropped back just over a dozen times each, but these [...] The post Patriots Training Camp 8: Gabe Jacas Ramps Up Participation appeared first on CLNS Media .

Andy Reid provides update on Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen after training camp injuries

The Kansas City Chiefs saw Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen suffer training camp injuries. Now, head coach Andy Reid has given an update on both wideouts. The Kansas City Chiefs saw two of their prominent wideouts fall down to training camp injuries. Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen are hurt right now, and head coach Andy Reid has provided updates on both players. Per Nate Taylor of ESPN , “ Andy Reid said Xavier Worthy had a sprained shoulder. He expects Worthy & rookie Cyrus Allen to return...

NFL

The Dodgers Strike Again, Landing 2025 All-Star Pitcher

Here we go again. The LA Dodgers are never done upgrading their talent base, it seems. After landing the big fish in the trade deadline pool on the weekend in Tarik Skubal, they've now added a 2025 All-Star to their pitching staff, trading for Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring LHP and 2025 All-Star Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, per @JeffPassan . pic.twitter.com/JhGxBxL0vn — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 3, 2026 Bubic has bee...

Chiefs training camp notebook Day 5: Peter Woods pops in pads

It was a sunny, warmer day in St. Joe for Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice, the fifth of camp and the first in full pads. The team came into Monday’s practice fresh off the first off day since the full team arrived on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Here’s the recap of […]