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- 17 July 2025
Sources: Lillard finalizing return to Trail Blazers - ESPN
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday. - 17 July 2025
Report: Rashee Rice settles one of the civil cases against him - NBC Sports
Rashee Rice not only settled his criminal case, the Chiefs wide receiver also has settled one of the civil cases against him. - 17 July 2025
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko: "No intentions" of Shemar Stewart returning to Aggies - NBC Sports
The headline at ESPN.com speaks in absolutes. - 17 July 2025
Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to three-year contract extension - NBC Sports
The dispute between Pittsburgh and Watt is over, as the edge rusher is set to become the highest-paid defensive player in league history. - 17 July 2025
Chargers second-round pick Tre Harris agrees to rookie deal - NBC Sports
NFL teams are beginning to finish rookie contracts with their second-round draft picks, and Chargers wide receiver Tre Harris is finally getting his deal done today as his team opens training camp. - 17 July 2025
Chargers Camp Report: Herbert-Reagor Connect For 50-Yard TD on Day 1 - Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers opened training camp on Thursday with quarterback Justin Herbert looking in midseason form - 17 July 2025
Trump mulls EO on athletes' employment status - ESPN
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools. - 17 July 2025
The Open 2025 leaderboard live updates: Golf scores, Open Championship coverage, Round 1 at Royal Portrush - CBS Sports
The three pretournament favorites all put themselves in position to contend after 18 holes at Royal Portrush - 17 July 2025
Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident - DW
Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space. - 17 July 2025
Ex-ESPNer Sarah Spain slams Shane Gillis after polarizing ESPYs appearance - New York Post
Count this former ESPNer among those who weren’t impressed with Shane Gillis’ performance as ESPYs host. - 17 July 2025
Broncos sign second-round pick RJ Harvey - NBC Sports
Another second-round pick is set to sign his rookie contract. - 17 July 2025
Ducks Sign Dostal to Five-Year Contract - NHL.com
Goaltender drafted by Anaheim in 2018 has appeared in 121 games with the Ducks, led team in wins and appearances in 2024-25 - 17 July 2025
Mike Williams abruptly retires at 30 after forgettable Jets run - New York Post
The 30-year-old wideout signed with the Chargers in March during free agency. - 17 July 2025
Team of the Matchday: FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC produce statement wins - MLSsoccer.com
Midweek MLS opened the door for household names and breakout stars to slot onto the Team of the Matchday presented by Audi for Matchday 25. - 17 July 2025
Bears agree to terms with second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo - NBC Sports
It took a while to get the ball rolling, but the 2025 second-round picks are starting to sign with their NFL teams. - 17 July 2025
Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleads no contest in DUI case, accepts 'wet reckless' deal - Sports Illustrated
Jordan Addison's DUI case in Los Angeles has concluded with a plea bargain. - 17 July 2025
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury - AP News
Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant. The Indiana Fever guard injured her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team’s win over the Connecticut Sun. She said Thursday in a message posted on X that she was “sad and disapp… - 17 July 2025
2025 Draft first-round signings tracker - MLB.com
Below is a list of every player drafted through the first 43 picks (up to the second round) of the 2025 MLB Draft. Each club has until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, July 28, to come to terms with its Draft selections. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibili… - 17 July 2025
Bradley Beal bids the Suns farewell on Instagram - Arizona Sports
Bradley Beal posted a final tribute to his Suns tenure on Instagram, garnering several chuckles from other players across the NBA. - 17 July 2025
Report: Anthony Richardson’s shoulder is believed to be recovered from setback - NBC Sports
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson said in June that his shoulder would be healthy when training camp begins. - 17 July 2025
Pogačar Destroys GC Riders on Hautacam | Tour de France 2025 Stage 12 - Lanterne Rouge
It was the first real mountain stage of this years Tour de France with a finish up the… - 17 July 2025
The best and worst looks at the 2025 ESPY Awards - Business Insider
When the 2025 ESPY Awards were hosted on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, most athletes arrived in style. A few, though, made minor fashion mistakes. - 17 July 2025
Blues release 2025-26 regular season schedule | St. Louis Blues - NHL.com
The St. Louis Blues and the National Hockey League announced the full 2025-26 regular-season schedule today. The Blues will open the 2025-26 campaign against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 9 at Enterprise Center. The Blues will play a total of 26 Central Division… - 17 July 2025
Fantasy football: From Chase to London, ranking the most reliable TD scorers among WRs - ESPN
A deep dive into the most trustworthy TD scorers among wideouts based on target data, efficiency and more. - 17 July 2025
Seahawks To Wear Throwback Uniforms Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers On Oct. 5 - Seattle Seahawks
Both the Seahawks and Buccaneers will be wearing their Throwback uniforms for their Week 5 matchup at Lumen Field. - 17 July 2025
Marathon WR holder suspended over doping test - ESPN
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the marathon world record by almost two minutes at the Chicago Marathon last October, was provisionally suspended Thursday for a positive doping test. - 17 July 2025
Mark Madden: Increased popularity shows changes are working for Major League Baseball - TribLIVE.com
After the first-ever “swing-off” brought pizzazz to the finish of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, it seems inevitable the concept will be used for regular-season games. It shouldn’t be. It has a fatal flaw. The “swing-off” use… - 17 July 2025
Top 15 most interesting players at 2025 NBA Summer League: Cooper Flagg, Yang Hansen, Reed Sheppard - NBC Sports
We cover the stars who stood out, but Yuki Kawamura and Noah Penda get some love, too. - 17 July 2025
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Bryan Braman dies aged 38 after battle with ‘very rare form of cancer’ - CNN
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Bryan Braman, who played for two teams across seven seasons in the NFL, has died aged 38 after a battle with a “very rare form of cancer,” his agent confirmed to CNN Sports on Thursday. - 17 July 2025
Red Sox Rumors: Deal For Rising Trade Chip From AL East Rival Possible - NESN
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is shopping for starting pitching ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. - 17 July 2025
Eli Drinkwitz pitches 30-team College Football Playoff field with play-in games - On3
With auto bids from play-in games, Drinkwitz pitched what was a 30-team field for the College Football Playoff while at SEC Media Days - 17 July 2025
UFC 318: Pros react to Dustin Poirier’s retirement, share favorite Poirier moments - MMA Fighting
With Dustin Poirier calling it a career at UFC 318, Kayla Harrison, Jon Anik, Dakota Ditcheva, and others react to Poirier’s incredible career. - 17 July 2025
Pogačar dropped while peeing, but not after he crashed – why? Inside cycling’s mysterious unwritten rules - BikeRadar
The dos and don’ts of cycle racing you won’t find in the UCI’s regulations - 17 July 2025
Simone Biles's Athleta by Zac Posen ESPYs Gown Was Like a Leotard Covered in Beads - Harper's BAZAAR
“For this piece, I wanted to create something that speaks to her power, her movement, and her identity,” the designer says of Simone Biles’s look for the ESPYs. - 17 July 2025
Cole Palmer reveals what Donald Trump really said to him during Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations - SPORTbible
The England international scored a brace and provided an assist in Chelsea's 3-0 win over PSG in the Club World Cup final - 17 July 2025
The Opener: Royals, Bubble Teams, Transactions - MLB Trade Rumors
The latest baseball news includes fallout after a trade in Kansas City and pending decisions for teams ahead of the deadline. Read more at MLBTR - 17 July 2025
Daily Slop - 17 Jul 25 - Commanders sign a situational pass rusher on a one-year deal - Hogs Haven
A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, and a sprinkling of other stuff - 17 July 2025
Justin Jefferson on J.J. McCarthy: I want him to be as confident as I am in him - NBC Sports
One of the keys to the 2025 Vikings season is the development of quarterback J.J. - 17 July 2025
Mickelson cards his best Open start since 2016 - ESPN
Phil Mickelson avoided most of the rain to card a 1-under 70 for his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016. - 17 July 2025
NASCAR at Dover Motor Speedway: Key info, links, results for race weekend - NASCAR.com
Bookmark this page and come back often as Dover race-week essentials -- from entry lists to race results -- are tabulated. - 17 July 2025
Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft continue to be at odds - NBC Sports
The recent comments from Patriots owner Robert Kraft regarding former Patriots coach Bill Belichick seemed to suggest a thawing of the frozen-shoulder relationship that has emerged between them. - 17 July 2025
Should we have been surprised? A look back at the season's first-half predictions - ESPN
How good is our crystal ball? Before the season's second half gets underway, let's see how our first-half predictions panned out. - 17 July 2025
Second-rounder Alfred Collins, the 43rd overall pick, agrees to terms - NBC Sports
The first of 30 round two dominoes falls. - 17 July 2025
Eagles win Best Team at 2025 ESPYs - Philadelphia Eagles
The Super Bowl Champions were recognized as the best team in sports at the ESPYs. - 17 July 2025
Lindsey Vonn Dares to Bare Her Thong on 2025 ESPYS Red Carpet: See the Shocking Fashion Move - People.com
Lindsey Vonn made a NSFW fashion statement on the 2025 ESPY Awards red carpet in a high-slit strapless gown that showed her g-string thong - 16 July 2025
LeBron James’ Lakers saga could very well end how it started - New York Post
Trade speculation has been running rampant since right before the start of NBA free agency, when James exercised the $52.6 million option on his contract. - 16 July 2025
WTA star who lost to Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon thinks she knows the real reason behind her 0-6, 0-6 final defeat - The Tennis Gazette
What was the reason? 🤔 - 16 July 2025
Penguins Announce 2025.26 Regular-Season Schedule - NHL.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open up the 2025.26 regular season with a matchup on the road against the division-rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 7 with puck drop set for 8:00 PM. Penguins fans will have their first opportuni… - 16 July 2025
Major champions on Scheffler's 'what's the point?' soliloquy - Yahoo Sports
Major champions JJ Spaun, Justin Rose and Padraig Harrington respond to Scottie Scheffler's existential comments about the meaning of golf on the eve of The ... - 16 July 2025
FC Dallas unveil 2025 Legacy Kit - MLSsoccer.com
FC Dallas have unveiled the Legacy Kit as part of the 2025 adidas Archive Collection, which features 10 iconic MLS kits inspired by the league’s early years – reimagined for today with authentic designs, bold color palettes and legendary details.