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Discussion: How many Detroit Lions rookies will start by the end of 2026?

Ever since the Detroit Lions have been ran by general manager Brad Holmes, they have valued getting rookie contributors. This has usually meant first-round starters, as expected, but the Lions have also turned later picks into instant impact players. Amon-Ra St. Brown (fourth round, 2021), Kerby Joseph (third round, 2022), Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch […]

Lightning Morning News: The big names without contracts

Today was supposed to be the day that arbitration hearings started, but the two players that were scheduled were among the handful of players that settled on new contracts with their teams over the last week. Cole Perfetti signed a five-year deal with Winnipeg that carries a $6 million AAV. Jamie Drysdale also came to an agreement with Philadelphia on a four-year contract worth $6.5 million per season. He wasn’t the only Flyer to cut a deal as Trevor Zegras also signed for four seasons , but h...

Open Thread: NBA super fan James Goldstein seen on vacation in a Spurs t-shirt

If you’ve ever watched an NBA playoff game, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen James Goldstein sitting court side. A California real estate mogul, Goldstein has season tickets to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games, but he purchases court side seats throughout the season, especially in the playoffs. The eighty-six-year-old has […]

The Mavericks’ trade for Zaccharie Risacher is fine, just fine

If you spent any amount of time on Mavericks Twitter, Reddit, or Discord after the Zaccharie Risacher trade was announced, the reaction was almost universal. “Another forward?” “Do the Mavericks know guards exist?” “What exactly is this roster supposed to be?” Honestly, I understood every bit of it. Mine wasn’t much different. When Shams Charania […]

Devils in the Details – 7/20/26: AHL Focus Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links “Based on (Anthony Mantha’s) production last season, he should slide into a top-six role. That changes the outlook of the Devils’ roster, at least up front, and it could affect other players’ places in the lineup.” [Devils on the Rush ($)] “Change hit the New Jersey Devils […]

Bronny James shows off impressive soccer skills

Bronny James gave fans another glimpse of his athletic versatility over the weekend, displaying impressive soccer skills during Fanatics Fest. The Lakers guard looked comfortable with the ball at his feet as he dribbled effortlessly, switched directions with ease and pulled off several flashy moves while entertaining the crowd. Bronny James showed off his football […] The post Bronny James shows off impressive soccer skills appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Isaiah Thomas impressed by Lakers rookie Cameron Carr

Cameron Carr has yet to appear in an NBA regular-season game, but the Lakers rookie is already attracting attention with his performances in Summer League. Former Los Angeles guard Isaiah Thomas was among those impressed, saying Carr stood out well before the draft and has continued to prove himself in Las Vegas. “We’ve been giving […] The post Isaiah Thomas impressed by Lakers rookie Cameron Carr appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

MMQB – Most Anticipated Game This Fall

We are less than 7 weeks away from the kickoff of the 2026-27 football season, and we’re starting to get excited around these parts. The upcoming schedule has been noted as “favorable” for first-year head coach Matt Campbell, which is advantageous as he works on bringing all of his players and coaches up to speed. […]

Luka Doncic jokes about Austin Reaves’ golf game

Luka Doncic had some fun at Austin Reaves’ expense while discussing his growing interest in golf during an interview with Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner. Asked whether Reaves offers him tips on the course, the Lakers star jokingly suggested his teammate has another reason for staying quiet. “He’s afraid that I’m going to be better than […] The post Luka Doncic jokes about Austin Reaves’ golf game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dillon Brooks names LeBron James among biggest complainers

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when asked to name the NBA’s biggest complainers, placing Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Stephen Curry at the top of his list. Brooks also included Jaren Jackson Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s most vocal players. “First one that comes to mind for me? Obviously, Luka. […] The post Dillon Brooks names LeBron James among biggest complainers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kentucky Wildcats News: La Familia vs. The Ville Game 2 Gameday

The 2026 The Basketball Tournament continues today with La Familia and The Ville set to square off at 7 PM ET in Freedom Hall with coverage on FS1. The Blue & White took game one by a final score of 72-68 and were led by four players in double figures, but only one of the bunch was […]

Raiders Floating Surprising Move With Kirk Cousins Next Season

The Las Vegas Raiders used the first overall pick on a Heisman Trophy winner, and yet the organization keeps insisting that Kirk Cousins could hold down the starting job for the entire 2026 season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network broke down the Raiders' quarterback situation on The Insiders this week, examining the best-case scenario for a franchise trying to balance winning now with developing its future. The team's stance has been consistent, and it is drawing skepticism. Why The Raiders Are...

Medical undergoing: Club record transfer deal edges closer for Chelsea

Chelsea are closing in on one of the summer’s biggest transfers, with Morgan Rogers undergoing his medical before completing a move from Aston Villa. The agreement is expected to be worth £117 million, making the England international Chelsea’s most expensive signing and immediately creating major expectations at Stamford Bridge. Rogers arrives after developing into a […] The post Medical undergoing: Club record transfer deal edges closer for Chelsea appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Veteran Cornerback Announces Retirement After 8 Seasons

Levi Wallace is calling it a career. The veteran cornerback announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, ending an eight-year NFL run that few saw coming when it started. Wallace summed it up himself in a simple caption. "Walk-on. Undrafted. 8 years. Retired. Not bad." The Unlikely Path Wallace began his college career as a walk-on at Alabama, eventually earning a scholarship and winning two College Football Playoff national championships with the Crimson ...

Buckeye fans are confident Jeremiah Smith will have a record-breaking season

Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can tweet us @LandGrant33, or if you need more than 280 characters, send an email HERE. As preseason camp […]

Wolff wants Russell's 'numb' feeling to fade after Belgian GP blow

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed hope that the "numb" feeling George Russell admitted to experiencing after yet another setback, following his opening-lap retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix, will soon fade. Dejected after the race, the British driver admitted he has become almost numb...