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• Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year With 70 Of 72 First Place Votes

Paige Bueckers was named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year as she received 70 of 72 first place votes. Sonia Citron received the other two votes. Bueckers, who was the No. 1 overall pick out of UConn by the Dallas Wings, averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.4% from the floor and 88.8% from the free throw line. Bueckers joins Diana Taurasi (2004), Tina Ch...2025
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• Best and worst PFF grades from Chargers-Raiders: Alohi Gilman, DBs lead the way

The Chargers defense stood tall for another week while the offense did their thing and finished the game with the ball in their hands. It was another complete win that has given the Chargers possession of first place in the AFC West ahead of next week’s home date with the Broncos. That said, let’s go […]...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon is suspended 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy

Braves Franchise History 1960: At the age of 39, Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter beating the Phillies, 4-0. The crafty lefty sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts. 1969: Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2-0, as the Giants regain first place. 1991: Atlanta outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating baseball’s […]...2025
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2375: Presented in 4K

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s reaction to the Mariners moving into first place in the AL West (at least temporarily), Jac Caglianone and the Royals’ woeful corner-outfield offense, whether major leaguers have gotten better at sliding, and an unjust byproduct of the zombie runner. Then (50:43) they bring on baseball researcher and […]...2025
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• Monday Night Football-Late Game: Los Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas Raiders Live Thread & Game Information

The NFL’s 2025-2026 week two slate of games will finally wind down with this possibly ill-advised late game on a Monday night, no less. The second of the two games this evening features the Los Angeles Chargers at the Las Vegas Raiders. The two teams enter the evening tied for first place in their division, […]...2025
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• Fun Opportunities for Race Fans to Support New England Children in Need

Fun Opportunities for Race Fans to Support New England Children in Need NASCAR Cup Series driver and New England native Ryan Preece (center) walked with race fans around “The Magic Mile” on June 22, 2024 during last year’s Track Walk – one of several fundraising events held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway duringthe track’s annual NASCAR weekend to benefit the New Hampshire Chapter ofSpee...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Otis Nixon is suspended 60 days for violating baseball’s drug policy
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• Games of the Day
First place teams clash in Toronto as Luis Garcia leads the Astros against Shane Bieber and the Blue Jays. Garcia makes his second start after returning from Tommy John surgery. He allowed no walks in his first six innings, but did give up two home runs. Bieber makes his fourth start after the same surgery, […]...2025
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death 8/25 - 8/31
AEW Dynamite 8/27/25Darby Allin vs Claudio Castagnoli (Falls Count Anywhere)MD: Johnny Valentine is attributed with the quote "I can't make them believe that wrestling is real, but I can make them believe I'm real," and it's a quote that doesn't have a lot of meaning in 2025, that shouldn't have a lot of meaning in a post-kayfabe world. But Darby makes it mean something. In so many ways, this was ...2025
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• Aaron Nola injury update: Phillies veteran returns after three-month absence to join first-place team

Nola has been out since mid-May with an ankle injury...2025
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• 70s Joshi on Wednesday: Jumbo! Jaguar! Victoria! Gomez! Rios! Ikeshita!
73. 1979.11.XX2 - 01 Ayumi Hori, Rimi Yokota & Victoria Fujimi vs. Norma Gomez, Raquel Rios & Yumi IkeshitaK: This didn't go anywhere I didn't expect from the start, but still, it felt like it overachieved somewhat considering it included two unfamiliar Mexican wrestlers and a very green Ayumi Hori, who actually got more focus than anyone.The first half of the match was mostly a drawn out face-in-...2025
• WWE NXT Star Adriana Rizzo Reveals How She Suffered ACL Tear

Adriana Rizzo faced a huge setback after confirming she suffered a torn ACL injury and now the NXT Superstar has explained how she got injured in the first place. While ......2025
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more

Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at flyweight | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at flyweight, plus more from July! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Oleksandr Usyk, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Bakhodir Jalolov vs TBA, 8/9 ... (8) Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye, 8/16 ... Moses...2025
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more

Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at bantamweight | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ricardo Sandoval has shot up to No. 1 at bantamweight, plus more from July! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Oleksandr Usyk, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Bakhodir Jalolov vs TBA, 8/9 ... (8) Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye, 8/16 ......2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn wins his 299th game

Braves Franchise History 1914: Red Sox owner Joseph Lannin offers the use of Fenway Park to Braves owner James Gaffney. With the Braves making a run for the pennant, Gaffney will take him up on the offer. 1921: Braves crush Cubs 13-5 as Billy Southworth has three doubles and a home run. 1942: Braves pitcher Jim Tobin blasts his sixth homer of the year, tying the National League record for homers...2025
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• The Cowboys void for leadership is still evident with latest Micah Parsons saga

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys having all sorts of drama at training camp was, unfortunately, pretty predictable. The Dallas Cowboys had a day off from practicing on the fields at Oxnard on Friday, and with that a day off from fighting with pads and helmets on seeing as that’s been a theme of training camp thus far, but that didn’t stop them from dominating the headlines, makin...2025
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• Countryside Golf & Country Club Wins First-Place Honor at Industry Conference

The newly renovated Countryside Golf & Country Club recently won first place in the 2025 Idea Fair at the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) World Conference and Club Business Expo.As part of its two-year $14.2 million project of enhancements at the club, Countryside General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Joe Smith added a creative way to highlight new menu items at the club’s vari...2025
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• 2025 Cubs attendance watch: As you might guess, Wrigley Field attendance is trending up

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s how the team stands at midseason, and a look at current pricing trends. As we head into the weekend and another Cubs homestand, I thought it would be a good time to look at the team’s attendance, which has risen along with their place in the standings. This should not surprise you — teams playing well and with postseason hopes generall...2025
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• TWitM: Grand salami for Gavin Cross

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images The former first-round pick hits for some power this week This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (25-37, 13 games back) It wa...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Mason Guerra walks off Augusta win

Photo by Kate Woolson/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Guerra’s two home run game helped lead a stunning ninth-inning comeback Sunday saw some exciting performances on the Atlanta Braves farm system, and the fantastic Augusta GreenJackets have started to get hot and taken over first place in the division. Then in Double-A Didier Fuentes may have had to leave his start early, but he also left us ...2025
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• Ronald Acuña Jr.: “Vacation’s over.”

Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The face of the franchise talked to the media before Wednesday’s game and two things are clear: He’s putting the controversy behind him and he’s ready to get back to work. Shortly before Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves game against the Nationals, Ronald Acuña Jr. was in the building and got a chance to talk to the media. Naturally, with this being Acuñ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Can Nate Pearson start?

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Nate Pearson should be given a chance to start. It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and warm up. There’s no cover charge this evening. We can take your coat for you. The hostess will lead you to a tab...2025
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• Being the fan of a contending team is nauseating and I love it

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The highs and lows of the pennant push. You can forgive Royals fans for not remembering how this works. It has been seven years since the Royals were in contention through the second half of the season. But even in 2016 and 2017, when the Royals crashed in September and were eliminated in the final week of the season, there was a post-championship afterg...2024

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• Polls & Rankings; Terrier vs. Terrier

Terriers garnered 12 of 14 first-place votes in the HEWBA (Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters Association) pre-season poll. In addition, BU claimed two slots on the writers' pre-season all-star team: national rookie of the year Cole Hutson and top-scoring freshman Cole Eiserman.I get a vote in the poll and my picks were close to the consensus. I had UConn ahead of UMass, rather than ti...2025
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• Countryside Golf & Country Club Wins First-Place Honor at Industry Conference
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• Storm King Golf Club Announces Fall Previews, 2026 Opening

A transformative new golf experience opens 56 miles from New York City — built on beauty, creativity, and inclusionStorm King Golf Club, a bold and innovative golf experience in New York’s Hudson Valley, is pleased to announce exclusive preview opportunities this fall ahead of its official opening in late spring 2026. Located just 56 miles from New York City in Cornwall, Storm King is not a tradit...2025
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• Meet A.J. Ewing, the Mets speedster tearing through the minors

During this year’s spring training, the Mets prospect made a conscious effort to get over any apprehensions and stay true to what got him drafted in the first place....2025
• Colorado Rockies game no. 112 thread: Eric Lauer vs. Tanner Gordon

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Gordon looks to rebound against the first place Blue Jays Reminder that Purple Row will be going dark temporarily at 3 pm MT (5 pm ET) as we migrate the site to a new platform. As a result, there will be no game recap today. You should be able to comment on this game thread as normal, and all comments will migrate in time to the new platform. Starting on...2025
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 111

Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs falter, then recover late for a 5-3 walk-off win. If you came out of the trade deadline frustrated, then this weekend at Wrigley Field probably didn’t do anything to allay your concerns or frustrations. Certainly, an Orioles team that traded away a good chunk of its players and had been well under .500 didn’t feel like a series ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn wins his 299th game
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• Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year With 70 Of 72 First Place Votes
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• Polls & Rankings; Terrier vs. Terrier
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• Larry Nance Jr. opens up on battle with Crohn’s, talks return to Cavs

It started in high school. And it almost resulted in big man Larry Nance Jr. never returning to the Cavaliers — or playing for them in the first place. It is Crohn’s disease, something with which Nance has suffered for nearly 20 years, maybe longer. Nance, 32, is back with the Cavs after runs with […] The post Larry Nance Jr. opens up on battle with Crohn’s, talks return to...2025
• AEW Five Fingers of Death 8/25 - 8/31
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• Best Batter Today
Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals leads Corey Seager of the Rangers by 0.7 points in the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings, both teams winning blowout games on Wednesday. Witt went two for four with two RBI in a 12-1 win over the White Sox for first place. Seager slugged a home run as part of […]...2025
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• Zion Williamson Voted Most Likely NBA Star To Request Trade
ESPN’s 2025-26 NBA Summer Forecast panel, made up of the network’s NBA insiders, voted New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson as the most likely star to request a trade and “seek a fresh start.” Although a first-place vote received five points, a second-place vote three points, and a third-place vote one for other questions, […] The post Zion Williamson Vot...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2025: numbers 5 to 3

We’ve entered the top five of the mid-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, 20-16, 15-11, and 10-6. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 23 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, I’ll […]...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2025: numbers 10 to 6

We’re now in the top ten of the mid-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, 20-16 and 15-11. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 23 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, I’ll include […]...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2025: numbers 15-11

Now we enter the top half of the mid-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, and 20-16. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 23 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs list, […]...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2025: numbers 20-16

We’re entering the mid-point of the mid-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26 and 25–21; today we head into the top 20. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 23ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the […]...2025
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• Polls & Rankings; Terrier vs. Terrier
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death 8/25 - 8/31
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• 70s Joshi on Wednesday: Jumbo! Jaguar! Victoria! Gomez! Rios! Ikeshita!
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at flyweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• Rankings: Sandoval new top dog at bantamweight, Pacquiao, Usyk, more
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• The Cowboys void for leadership is still evident with latest Micah Parsons saga
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• Cowboys Micah Parsons wants out of Big D, Browns Andrew Berry should go get him but would it be worth it?

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Browns defense is poised to be an elite group once again The Cleveland Browns have had several issues lately with their defensive unit. One of the group’s best tacklers, MLB Jordan Hicks, retired from the game without warning. Then right cornerback M.J. Emerson was lost for the season with a non-contact Achilles tear that required surgery. This team lives and di...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31

On this day 16 years ago, Jake Peavy arrived on the South Side, snatched right from under the nose of the Cubs. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Jake Peavy comes to the South Side in a surprise blockbuster 1909 “Sleepy” Bill Burns fired a two-hitter in a doubleheader opener, defeating Walter Johnson in Washington, 1-0. The White Sox also knocked off th...2025
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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs acquire Michael Soroka

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your opinion of tonight’s trade. It’s Wednesday night at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re all talking trades. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark...2025
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• The Confederate flag is finally gone at NASCAR races, and I won't miss it for a second
Finally, the Confederate flag has been banned from NASCAR. Ryan McGee explains why it shouldn't have taken this long for NASCAR to act, and why some fans need to stop justifying the flag's existence in the sport in the first place....2020
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• Beltran's clutch HR puts Yanks back in first
Pinch-hitter Carlos Beltran came through with a crucial homer as the Yankees staged a come-from-behind, 4-3 victory to snap the Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak in the series opener at Rogers Centre on Friday. With the win, the Yankees reclaimed first place in the American League East from the Blue Jays. New York leads the division by a half-game....2015
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• Beltran's clutch HR puts Yanks back in first
Pinch-hitter Carlos Beltran came through with a crucial homer as the Yankees staged a come-from-behind, 4-3 victory to snap the Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak in the series opener at Rogers Centre on Friday. With the win, the Yankees reclaimed first place in the American League East from the Blue Jays. New York leads the division by a half-game....2015
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• Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher Reportedly Involved in Physical Altercation
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• Get Used to It, Browns Fans: Your Team Is Finally Good
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• The win beneath his swing: Yanks' Bird tops Jays
Greg Bird hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning as the Yankees pulled within 2 1/2 games of first place in the American League East with a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre....2015
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• Yankees soar to 2.5 back on Bird's HR in 10th
Greg Bird hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning as the Yankees pulled within 2 1/2 games of first place in the American League East with a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre....2015
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• McCann's blast sparks Yankees past Rays
Brian McCann's home run in the sixth inning helped push the Yankees into sole possession of first place in the AL East on Monday night with a 4-1 win over the Rays, who saw their five-game winning streak snapped....2015
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• BCB After Dark: What about Eugenio Suárez

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Cubs killer Eugenio Suárez. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. It’s hot out there, but the music is cool in here. There’s no cover charge. The dress code ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Alcantara or Gallen?

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which starting pitcher you’d rather the Cubs trade for. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if we can do anything for you. The hostess will seat you now. Th...2025
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• Tarik Skubal Pitches game of the year - 13 K Complete Game Shutout Gem - May 26, 2025
Tarik Skubal (SP- Tigers) Skubal threw a complete game shutout Sunday striking out 13 and allowing just 2 hits. This was perhaps the best pitching performance of the 2025 season as Skubal needed just 94 pitches for the gem. He was able to generate 26 swings and misses and improved to 5-2, dropping his ERA to 2.49. Skubal is coming off his worst outing of the season where despite striking out 11 h...2025
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• Number one goal for Brian Schottenheimer is clear as team passes on WR in draft

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images How much do you think the Cowboys are going to regret not drafting a wide receiver? The Dallas Cowboys response to dropping out of the playoffs at 7-10 and third in the NFC East a year ago, after making the postseason as a 12-game winner the previous three seasons, has been a lot of getting back to basics. For a team that was so fundamentally broken in the ...2025
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 5

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Yoho, Cameron earn promotions, Misiorowski dominates As a reminder, every Monday morning I’ll be bringing you a quick recap of the previous week’s minor league activity — including highlights, roster updates, standout performances, and more. Without further ado, here’s this week’s edition: Triple-A Nashville (15-11) The Sounds took three of six games this we...2025
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• Street Profits want a long title reign, but we don’t like their chances

@TripleH The way SmackDown’s championship picture is shaping up, the odds seem against Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford keeping them until WrestleMania 41 — let alone beyond then. It took Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford a long time to get gold back around their waists. The fourth Tag title reign of Street Profits’ WWE careers comes four years after the third. That’s probably why, not long after t...2025
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• Nakamura’s US title reign was a complete waste of time

WWE.com WWE never should have put the belt on Nakamura in the first place given that he did absolutely nothing with it. Some places do power rankings. Here at Cageside, we do a stock report. In this weekly series, we identify three Superstars (or groups of Superstars) who are on their way up, and three that are moving in the opposite direction. After a busy week that included Cody Rhodes a...2025
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• A Game of Groans

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Much like the smash hit TV series about a quest for power, the 8th season of the White Sox rebuild is letting fans down. But even after a historically bad start, showrunner Jerry Reinsdorf appears keen to do nothing but watch it burn. Chaos is a Ladder Jerry Reinsdorf — the beleaguered owner of the Chicago White Sox — grimaced in disgust as he watched his team ...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks play with their food before devouring Panthers

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks improved to 2-1, outscoring the Carolina Panthers 37-27. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. One of the perks of the pod is getting these articles in audio form, in addition to our sit-downs with our amazing guests. You can listen to all the shows, including this article, right here: — You’d be hard-pressed to ...2023
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• Adrian Peterson Isn't the Victim, His Son Is
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• Mets' losing streak reaches seven as New York's pitching staff continues to falter in tight NL wild card race

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• Best Batter Today
Friday’s games brought no change to the top five of the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings. Juan Soto of the Mets remains in first place after a hitting a sacrifice fly in four plate appearances in an 8-3 Rangers win. Texas remained two games back in the division and wild card race. The Mets lead for […]...2025
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• Eagles News: It’s not too early to bench Adoree’ Jackson

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … 5 thoughts on Eagles defense going into Week 2 – NBCSPBut it really wouldn’t be too early to make a switch, especially because it doesn’t seem like the Eagles were in love with the idea of starting Jackson in the first place. They would have obviously preferred […]...2025
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• Yankees pull out series win over Blue Jays to creep closer in tightening AL East race

Don’t look now, but the Yankees are as close to first place in the AL East in over two months after winning a series over the Blue Jays....2025
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• GMS Race Cars Breathes New Life Into SRX Fleet With Major Acquisition
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• Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez Light Up Flushing Meadows

You know that feeling when your favorite underdog team makes an improbable playoff run? That is exactly what Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are delivering at the 2025 US Open, and frankly, it is the kind of sports story that makes you remember why you fell in love with tennis in the first place....2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 1-3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (78-59) took two of three from the Rockies in Denver to complete a 5-4 West Coast road trip that further solidified their playoff position. They were unable to make up ground on the Brewers for first place in the NL Central, however, and a Wild Card berth seems increasingly likely. Chicago gets September … The post Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 1-3): Ove...2025
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• Post-cuts Rams win predictions

How many games do you think the Rams will win in 2025? Post your answers in the comments section below! The Rams went 10-7 in 2024 and since that was good enough to win the NFC West, that means that they will have a first place schedule in 2025. The L.A. Rams will face: Since […]...2025
• AL East odds: Yankees, Red Sox push to make division race a fight, but have Blue Jays already locked it up?

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• GMS Race Cars Breathes New Life Into SRX Fleet With Major Acquisition
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• 70s Joshi on Wednesday: Jumbo! Jaguar! Victoria! Gomez! Rios! Ikeshita!
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• MLB Week 17 Hot or Not: It’s a trade frenzy

Ke’Bryan Hayes celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Braves on July 31, 2025. | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The 2025 trade deadline was far from disappointing As always, the trade deadline consumed the headlines last week. From blockbuster moves to buzzer-beating transactions, all eyes were on the trades, less so the games. This recap covers in-game and off-field action f...2025
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• The Cowboys void for leadership is still evident with latest Micah Parsons saga
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. has a Grade 1 calf strain, per report

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images That’s a lot better than it could’ve been! After the debacle that led to Ronald Acuña Jr. landing on the IL with “right Achilles inflammation,” it would’ve been understandable if everybody was on pins and needles hoping for the best. Fortunately, the Atlanta Braves themselves seemed pretty confident that it wasn’t a major injury and it turns out that the MRI ...2025
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• MLB Week 16 Hot or Not: The week before the trade deadline

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates the hot run of his Toronto Blue Jays. | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Diamondbacks sell first, White Sox and Bucs surprise, and Jays gear up to buy Long-time, no-see! After a week off from our regularly-scheduled programming, the Hot or Not feature series is back. This recap covers the first full week back from the All-Star break from July 20-26. AL West Ho...2025
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• Week 1 flashpoints and buzz from Rams training camp

Davante Adams stretches out to haul in a pass | Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images One player from each position that could make difference in 2025 For many of us fans, opening day of the Los Angeles Rams training camp couldn’t come soon enough. OTAs, speculation and debate are fine, appetizers to sate us through the post-draft lull, but now we get to see some real meat on ...2025
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• Royals 12, Cubs 4: This space intentionally left blank

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images That was... ugly. The Royals hit four home runs Monday and crushed the Cubs 12-4 at Wrigley Field. I lead this recap with that because of this, from BCB’s JohnW53: The Royals went into this game having hit 77 home runs, second fewest of all teams. Only the Pirates had hit fewer, 66. This was just their second game with four. They hit more in only one g...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #5: Milwaukee Brewers

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images At least you’re not a Brewers fan! Oh, wait... my bad. *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. So, about a month and a half ago, I published a series of satirical articles intended to poke fun at our NL Central rivals. Some of you thought they were funny; most of you probably didn’t. If you didn’t catch them when the...2025
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• 2025 Cubs midseason grades

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are my assessments of Cubs player performances so far this year. As befits a first-place team, most of them are pretty good. The Cubs really couldn’t have done much better so far this year. They have three All-Stars, two of them starting players. They’re in first place in the NL Central, though by just one game, and have had une...2025
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