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Cam Newton puts one QB ahead of himself as best-dual threat ever

Cam Newton is easily one of the greatest true dual-threat quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL, and some would argue that he was the best. The former Carolina Panthers star feels at least one player has him beat in that department.

MLB trade regrade: Red Sox fumbled the bag with Chris Sale as All-Star start nears

Regrading the Braves-Red Sox trade for Chris Sale reveals Atlanta got away with a coup.

Yankees-Reds game delayed by National Anthem standoff in bizarre scene

There was a bizarre scene prior to the start of Thursday’s Fourth of July matinee between the Yankees and Reds in The Bronx, as the beginning of the game was nearly delayed by a national anthem standoff. A pair of pitchers from both teams continued to stand at attention long after the anthem ended. Two Yankee pitchers on the injured list, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet, stood on the first-base line, while Cincinnati pitchers Graham Ashcraft and...

Source: Atlanta Braves Top Prospect on the Move

Former Atlanta Braves first-round pick JR Ritchie is continuing his battle back from Tommy John surgery.

Sergio Garcia's merger stance clear after LIV Golf star's bullish warning to PGA Tour

Sergio Garcia became one of marque names to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf in June 2022, and the Spaniard's stance on the future of the breakaway league is clear

Warriors complete Buddy Hield sign-and-trade with 76ers

After losing Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have used a sign-and-trade to bring back his replacement – sharpshooter Buddy Hield – per Shams Charania of The Athletic: “The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal acquiring Buddy Hield via sign-and-trade from the 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic

Gridiron Dominance: 25 Memorable NFL Blowout Wins

Explore the most lopsided matchups in NFL history, where teams left no doubt about their dominance on the gridiron.

MLB farm system rankings for every team ahead of 2024 draft

The 2024 MLB draft is just ten days away. Here is every team's farm system ranked.

Annie Kunz: American heptathlon star to miss Paris Olympics

Los Angeles Lakers Got Spurned Again After Buddy Hield Rejected Them To Join The Warriors

Buddy Hield is the latest one to turn down the Lakers.

Full Social Knockout 3 fight card including Darren Till’s boxing debut, Salt Papi’s return to action

The full card for Saturday’s Social Knockout 3 card has been revealed with Darren Till making his return to action for the first time in nearly two years while Salt Papi returns for his latest influencer boxing match

The report gives James Harden signing a “B+,” Kevin Porter Jr. a “D”

Clippers' free agency moves get mixed reviews: James Harden's signing earns a B+, while Kevin Porter Jr.'s deal is graded a D by experts.

Wimbledon Day 4 Women’s Recap: Three Upsets On the Day

Day 4 of the women’s singles at Wimbledon produced more excellent tennis. This year’s French Open winner Iga Swiatek and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina were among the top players in action.

Enormous OT Jermiel Atkins Commits to Kentucky

The Big Blue Wall got a whole bigger on the Fourth of July. Jermiel Atkins celebrated our nation’s Independence by announcing his commitment to Kentucky. The 6-foot-8, 270-pound offensive tackle from Dayton Trotwood-Madison was recruited by Vince Marrow and Eric Wolford. Arizona State, Minnesota, and Virginia Tech hosted Atkins for official visits ...

Matt Barnes sounds off on Bronny James

It’s unheard of for arguably the biggest story coming out of an NBA Draft to be a player picked near the end of the second round, but the Los Angeles Lakers decision to draft Bronny James, No. 55 overall, is still sparking heated debate among media and fans. Many state the obvious: James, a non-factor Read more... The post Matt Barnes on Bronny James: Many fans will be ‘taking shots’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Lakers News: Assistant Coach Prospect Turns Down LA

The Los Angeles Lakers face setbacks as an experienced prospect opts out of an assistant coaching role.

Roger Federer Screams Royalty With Dapper Looks & Killer Shades to Mark Wimbledon Return for Novak Djokovic's Match

The moment many tennis fans have been eagerly awaiting is finally here. The post Roger Federer Screams Royalty With Dapper Looks & Killer Shades to Mark Wimbledon Return for Novak Djokovic's Match appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Golden State Warriors Could Look to Newest Rookie for Minutes

Golden State’s newest rookie could be set to get minutes as a frosh in the NBA.

4 Yankees most to blame for embarrassing sweep from Reds ahead of Red Sox series

The Yankees should be embarrassed about their performance that led to a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds.

Aaron Rodgers Dispels Bad Guy Myth With Huge Donation

One guy the media loves to come after is New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Every move he makes is heavily scrutinized and anything deemed as outside the acceptive narrative is used against him. But according to NFL reporter Rich Cimini, Rodgers might not be such a bad guy after all. ...

Bills Veteran Receiver Listed as Potential Cut Candidate

The Buffalo Bills have undergone some significant changes at the receiver position this offseason by bringing a flurry of new names following the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. But as a result, it's likely that not all of these new pass-catchers will make the 53-man roster due to the newly-crowded WR room. Buffalo News listed some notab...

Magnussen appeals to FIA after Norris incident: 'Look at the US!'

If anyone has had to take penalties in Formula 1 in recent months, it is Kevin Magnussen. The Haas F1 Dane is still only one infringement away from a suspension. Max Verstappen, after his penalty from his collision with Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix, is far from that. The Dutchman received two penalty points on his licence as well as a ten-second time penalty for the clash which ended Norris' race. Magnussen thinks this is all a bit...

Leclerc gives advice to Bearman: 'Don't do that'

After replacing Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman has now signed a contract to become a full-time Formula One driver from 2025 onwards with Haas. The driver who was his teammate for a single race, Charles Leclerc, had nothing but praise for the youngster.

Fines and time penalties Tour de France 2024 | Philipsen and Cavendish get penalized

Throwing away waste, prohibited positions on the bike, sticky bottles, or a shoulder push in the lead-up to a bunch sprint; all sorts of things can happen during a race, especially in the Tour de France, which has 21 stages. IDLProCycling.com tracks the various infractions and associated penalties for you in this overview! A rider can be penalized by the jury for various reasons. A common reason is the improper disposal of food and bottles....

A Cardinals-Marlins trade that lays the foundation for Oli Marmol replacement

The St. Louis Cardinals, like most teams, could use another bullpen arm. In doing so John Mozeliak could lay the groundwork for a managerial change.

Piece of Matt Olson trade throws complete game shutout for A’s

The Braves have swung two blockbuster trades with the Oakland A’s in recent years, and while they certainly haven’t gotten the worst end of the stick, they haven’t been the typical home runs from Alex Anthopoulos, who has proven to be one of the best GMs in the sport.

5 worst decisions made by teams in 2024 NHL free agency

This summer's NHL Free Agency period is underway following the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win last month.

LOOK: Tom Brady hits Micah Parsons for TD after being picked off by Damar Hamlin during beach football game

Brady can still play with the best of 'em

Aaron Rodgers makes major move for California

Wildfires have ravaged the state of California in recent years, and another fire in Northern California started this week, resulting in thousands of people evacuating from their homes. And sounds like New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is doing what he can to support victims of wildfires in his hometown. According to a report Read more... The post Aaron Rodgers makes major move for California appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

Cameron Heyward's contract demands put Steelers at risk of losing a legend

The Pittsburgh Steelers want to extend Cameron Heyward on their timeline, but that might not work with him.

NFL Insider Makes Dak Prescott Injury Announcement Before Cowboys Training Camp

The Dallas Cowboys are a few weeks away from training camp. As always, there is a lot of pressure around the franchise to deliver, and more in 2024 as it could be Mike McCarthy's final year as head coach. Unfortunately, the Cowboys got a discouraging injury update on Dak Prescott Thursday. ...

"It's only $2 million" - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pokes fun at Shohei Ohtani after foul ball scare

Shohei Ohtani was nearly injured by a screaming foul ball that came into the dugout. If not for a batboy with lightning-quick reflexes, he might have been struck by the ball and could have been hurt.

Yankees fans unleash boos after outfielder's brutal error as team gets swept

New York Yankees fans rained down boos on their team after outfielder Trent Grisham made an error on a lackadaisical effort in Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Analyst Says Bronny James' Contract 'Doesn't Make Sense'

It didn’t take long before the whole Bronny James narrative rubbed some NBA fans the wrong way. Most people were rooting for him to team up with LeBron James in what will be one of the greatest stories in sports history. However, the way things went down raised criticism, and now that he’s officially […]

Wimbledon star rushes across court to help opponent before match abandoned

Hubert Hurkacz was playing an incredible point late in the fourth set of his Wimbledon second round clash against Arthur Fils when he collapsed to the ground

Nick Kyrgios and Tim Henman accuse Novak Djokovic of losing on purpose at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios and Tim Henman have raised suspicions over Novak Djokovic during his match at Wimbledon against Jacob Fearnley.

Prince Harry says he's among the 'esteemed' individuals receiving ESPN award

Prince Harry is delighted to announce he’s one of the ‘esteemed’ receivers of an ESPN award for his Invictus Games contribution. In June 2020, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, decided to take the leap and move from Britain to America. Following the relocation to California, Harry has since announced he is off...

A Braves-Cubs trade for a Ronald Acuña Jr. replacement who just made history

The Atlanta Braves should be in hot pursuit of an outfielder to finally replace Ronald Acuña Jr., who is out for the season. One option just made history.

"I'll Get in Where I Fit": Mookie Betts Unloads On Shohei Ohtani Replacing Him as Dodgers' Lead-Off Hitter

"We just have to find a way as a collective unit to cover him," Shohei Ohtani said when his teammate Mookie Betts fractured his wrist. The post "I'll Get in Where I Fit": Mookie Betts Unloads On Shohei Ohtani Replacing Him as Dodgers' Lead-Off Hitter appeared first on EssentiallySports.

New York Yankees make major change to starting lineup

The New York Yankees made a major change to the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds.

In Pictures: Roger Federer all suited-up in attendance at Wimbledon 2024 just hours after wife Mirka's surprise SW19 appearance

Roger Federer was spotted at the Wimbledon grounds on Day 4 (Thursday, July 4) of the tournament.

Report: Lakers sign Blake Hinson to a 2-year, two-way contract

The Lakers continue solidifying their roster signing Blake Hinson to his two-way contract just in time for Summer League.

Knicks, Nets tweak blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade with more players added

The Knicks have figured out a way to even out the money in order to complete the Mikal Bridges trade. They will include guard Shake Milton in a sign-and-trade and roster filler Mamadi Diakite along with Bojan Bogdanovic — in addition to five future first-round picks, one unprotected pick swap and one second-rounder — in the deal with the Nets, a source confirmed. The blockbuster trade was agreed upon from the beginning with the idea that the...

Golfer known for tragedy shoots 59 in John Deere Classic

Hayden Springer didn’t choose to be best known as a golfer with a tragedy in his life. Last November, his 3-year-old daughter, Sage, died from complications due to the genetic Trisomy 18 disorder. Only a month later, Springer emerged from PGA Tour Q School Final Qualifying with a top-five finish that earned him his first tour card for 2024. It was ...

British Grand Prix penalty set to be confirmed with driver braced for ’20-place’ grid drop

A massive penalty is poised to come one driver's way at Silverstone this weekend...

Report: Dak Prescott is no longer wearing a walking boot

A picture of Prescott in a boot was posted to social media this week.

Cowboys ramping up to throw rookie into fire with risky move

Protecting Dak Prescott is a top priority for the Cowboys and they're trusting untested rookie Cooper Beebe to do it next season.

Jessica Pegula suffers astonishing 2nd-round loss at Wimbledon to Wang Xinyu

American Jessica Pegula took a stunning loss at Wimbledon on Thursday, falling to Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-1 in the second round. Pegula, seeded No. 5, is the highest seed to lose at the tournament thus far. Xinyu, 22, came into Wimbledon ranked No. 42 and earned her first victory over a player ranked in the top 10. She is also the first Chinese p...

In Pictures: Dale Earnhardt Jr., wife Kelley, sister Amy, and others celebrate the Fourth of July together

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is enjoying vacation and recently celebrated the Fourth of July with his family, including his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Amy Earnhardt, Dale Jr.

In rarely seen time situation, LIV pro hit with penalty, is nearly booted

In a rarely seen time situation, LIV's Scott Vincent is penalized during an Asian Tour International Series event - and is nearly booted. The post In rarely seen time situation, LIV pro hit with penalty, is nearly booted appeared first on Golf.