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In deal for reliable arm Dean Kremer, Twins, Orioles both get what they need: MLB Trade Grades
Dean Kremer has had an awful season, but a long track record says he should bounce back to being reliably average.
Nottingham Forest lose to Sporting CP, but what has Glasner learned? Who plays No 10? What role for McAtee?
Analysing a pre-season defeat in Portugal for Oliver Glasner's team
If Chelsea ‘deliberately flouted’ rules and received no sporting sanctions, will it be same for Man City?
Inside the football bubble, the rules are different, and the FA's judgment will be seen as a victory of sorts for Chelsea and their owners
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 1, 2026, puzzle No. 677
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Big Ten, SEC finally green-light college sports bill, teeing up historic trip to Senate floor
With the Big Ten and SEC now on board, the bill has a chance of getting to the Senate floor next week for a vote.
Vanderbilt Athletics partners with SRM Concrete in all-sports jersey patch deal
Vanderbilt is the third SEC school to sign a jersey patch sponsorship deal, joining the University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University.
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
With Romo on leave and J.J. Watt in CBS's No. 1 NFL booth to replace him, what happens next?
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS after drunk driving charge
In Romo's place, JJ Watt will join Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports' lead NFL team during, CBS said Friday.
Danny White gives the latest on Tennessee's entertainment district and G10 parking garage demolition
The G10 parking garage project is slated to start in August, Tennessee athletic director Danny White confirmed to Volquest.
Red Sox hit back-to-back HRs in 8th to beat A's 5-4
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning, Sonny Gray went seven innings for his 13th win of the season, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4.
August sports streaming guide: ‘Ted Lasso’ returns, new Premier League season, CFB Week 0
Soccer seasons start. Engines rev from the Dutch Grand Prix to Daytona. The U.S. Open is back, and so are "Ted Lasso" shenanigans.
Sports quiz of the week: new faces, old friends, fights, fallouts and a curse
Have you been following the big stories in football, boxing, athletics, horse racing, Gaelic games, golf and cycling?
Elevance Health’s CEO started her career as a pro basketball player. Now she’s the highest‑ranking woman on the Global 500, leading a $199B giant
Gail Boudreaux credits collegiate athletics with helping to shape her leadership style.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 31, 2026, puzzle No. 676
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Shohei Ohtani card sells for $11 million, becomes third-most-expensive sports card
The buyer explains how the negotiation for the biggest chase card in the hobby went down.
What the Timberwolves’ new local media rights deal with DAZN means for fans
After the collapse of FanDuel Sports Network, the Timberwolves have a new local broadcast home. Here's what it means for fans.
Ferris State's Tony Annese chosen to be inducted Into Michigan Sports Hall Of Fame
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How Louisiana colleges will use an infusion of tax money for their sports programs
Scholarships and budget balancing are the main ways athletics programs at Louisiana colleges plan to use their allotments of tax revenue
The National 2026 live updates: Latest from today’s National Sports Collectors Convention outside Chicago
Follow live coverage of the 46th National Sports Collectors Convention from Rosemont, Illinois
Dodger notes: Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Diaz
T-minus four days until the trade deadline, and of course all of the conversation is revolving around who Tarik Skubal would be traded to, if he is, and will it be the Dodgers. The conversation has ramped up with Shohei Ohtani revealing that he is dealing with a biceps issue. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic […]
Red Sox beat the A's 4-2 on Monasterio's 2-run homer in the 10th
Andrew Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Red Sox bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
The Boston Red Sox meet the Athletics with a 2-1 series lead.
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 30, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Breaking down FIFA’s stake sale, how it compares to other sports and whether it’s necessary
The intention is to raise $4.2billion from outside investors, which led to the narrative that FIFA wants to sell (part of) the World Cup
Inside the lobbying fight threatening Congress’ college sports overhaul
Congress’ yearslong attempt to regulate college athletics has yet to cross the finish line amid contentious battles over media rights, antitrust concerns, student pay and more.
In a sport obsessed by money, is Gianni Infantino’s indecent proposal really such a surprise?
Against the backdrop of the most lucrative World Cup ever, Infantino and FIFA think they may as well crack on - strike while the iron's hot
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 30, 2026, puzzle No. 675
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2026 North Allegheny Athletics Spring Recap E-Publication
Click here for the North Allegheny Spring Recap E-Publication.
Nebraska football players set to receive $7.5M from NIL deals once denied by CSC
Athletic director Troy Dannen said the deals have been resubmitted and were approved by the College Sports Commission.
Philadelphia’s ‘LeBron economy’ is going to create a ton of value for only $3.8m
This week's sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes FIFA's investment ploys, lucrative college jersey patches and more.
FIFA opens proceedings against Argentina FA, players over Falkands banner and World Cup final scrap
Leandro Paredes is being investigated for three counts of assault, while the AFA faces charges of racism and non-sporting demonstrations.
Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi out for three to four months after foot surgery
Kroupi, 20, was Bournemouth's top scorer in the Premier League last season with 13 goals in 33 games.
Exclusive: NCAA flags second Tennessee athletics student worker for sports gambling
For second time in a year, a student worker in the University of Tennessee athletics department was flagged by the NCAA for online sports gambling.
Could UConn Athletics End Up with a Jersey Patch?
As programs look for a way to bring in every dollar possible, there is a new possible source of revenue.
Lauren Foote Named Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Hoboken, N.J. – Stevens Institute of Technology Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Russell Rogers announced the hiring of Lauren Foote as Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Wednesday.
Could this Utah suburb become a hub for youth sports? A pitch for a massive indoor athletic complex is on the table.
It can be a struggle for Utah's youth sports teams to find space for practices and games. One suburb is weighing a proposal that could alleviate the crunch.
A's in 4-3 win over Red Sox
Brian Serven hit his first major league home run in almost four years and rookie Gage Jump pitched six scoreless innings as the Athletics cooled off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 victory.
Athletics take on the Red Sox after White's 4-hit game
The Athletics take on the Boston Red Sox after Tommy White had four hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday.
The rise of Frank ‘The Tank’ Fleming and the big business of being mad at the Mets
The Barstool Sports personality built a following on Mets misery, and in this woeful season, his anger has resonated with Mets fans.
The rise of Frank ‘The Tank’ Fleming and the big business of being mad at the Mets
The Barstool Sports personality built a following on Mets misery, and in this woeful season, his anger has resonated with Mets fans.
Sonoma State to relaunch NCAA athletics after budget cuts eliminated sports
The university faced outcry and a lawsuit over its decision to eliminate sports last year as part of broader cuts to close a $24 million deficit.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 29, 2026, puzzle No. 674
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Elise Woodward named Washington football’s new radio voice
Twenty-three years after she started patrolling the Washington football sideline in a headset and rain gear, Elise Woodward has finally been promoted indoors. Washington Athletics and Learfield’s Huskies Sports Properties announced Monday that Woodward will ascend to the program’s radio play-by-play chair, ending her run as its longest-tenured sideline reporter. She’ll make her debut in…
Big Ten, SEC are on the clock as new college athletics bill is circulated - Live Updates
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell want a Senate floor vote as soon as next week.
Report: College Sports Commission opens inquiry into UNC football
The College Sports Commission has approached North Carolina’s football program about a potential investigation, with GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid leave following an HR complaint, per sources cited by The Athletic.
Five St. John’s Programs Capture BIG EAST Team Academic Excellence Awards
NEW YORK– The St. John's Athletic Department tied to the BIG EAST Conference lead with five programs winning 2025-26 Team Academic Excellence Awards, the lea...
Should the NWSL hold an All-Star Game? Plus: Hope Solo auctions World Cup gear
Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer newsletter.
Boxing’s top 10 pound-for-pound men’s fighters, ranked by the sport’s insiders
A panel of experts from across the sport deliver their verdicts on the best fighters on the planet
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 28, 2026, puzzle No. 673
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Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Breaks Silence on Jameson Taillon Decision
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs designated starter Jameson Taillon for assignment.Hours after the decision, fan-favorite Dansby Swanson commented on the Cubs’ decision.Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Weighs In on Taillon DecisionAs reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic (via X), Swanson had nothing but warm words for Taillon.“[He’s] definitely on my Mount Rushmore of teammates,” he said, […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Breaks Silence on Jameson Taillon Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
German Bundesliga receives €1bn funding proposal from U.S. investment firm Apollo Sports
The proposed loan is repayable over 20 years at a rate of over 5 per cent, guaranteed against future domestic broadcast earnings.
CBS Sports announces Brian Kelly as college football analyst for 2026 season
Kelly, 64, will make his booth debut on the Week 0 game between Jacksonville State and North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D.
Fall Coaches Kick-Off 2026-2027 Season on Fall Sports Media Day
Wheeling, W. Va. - Since the Wheeling Men's Golf team finished up NCAA DII National Championship play in May, the Wheeling University Athletic Department has been preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 season. Monday would serve as the unofficial kickoff of the 26-27 campaign, when all the Wheeling Fall Sports Coaches came together for the second annual Fall Sports Media Day. Each of Wheeling's 10 fall sports programs were represented by their seven head coaches, as they previewed the action to come this season.
Kickball tournament in Baltimore supports youth sports and community connections
Forever Athletics and Bmore Collective are hosting a kickball tournament at Patterson Park to raise funds for youth sports and foster community engagement.
Nick Woltemade told he's free to leave Newcastle on loan
Newcastle United are planning to send Nick Woltemade out on loan for the 2026/27 season, according to The Athletic.The Premier League club have already informed the German forward of their decision, w...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 27, 2026, puzzle No. 672
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Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer
While most students were away for the summer, UNC athletics continued to deliver highlight-reel plays and national headlines. Here's what you need to catch up on going into the fall semester.
Pair of Spartans named to preseason All-Big Ten teams
A pair of Spartans have been named to the preseason All-Big Ten teams released by The Athletic
Former Colorado RB among college football's longest tenured players
A former Colorado running back was named to The Athletic's All-Geezer Team as he prepares for his seventh college football season.
Athletics' Tommy White: Settling into full-time role
Athletics' Tommy White: Settling into full-time role
Red Sox trust in the breakout in trade for Nats’ Curtis Mead: MLB trade grades
Curtis Mead was traded for Connelly Early, who has shown flashes of No. 2-3 starter stuff, but his underlying metrics look more like a 4-5.
Charlton sign Republic of Ireland winger Alli
Charlton Athletic sign winger Millenic Alli from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 26, 2026, puzzle No. 671
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Twins' Paredes scratched minutes before start with oblique strain
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin. Paredes suffered a left oblique strain during warmups, the team said. Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced Paredes as the starter.
Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior
The Brazil international is in the final 12 months of his contract and is a prominent target among others for the Premier League champions.
Welcome to the age of the sporting superkid
Lamine Yamal and Mirra Andreeva are part of a spate of teenage prodigies achieving remarkable feats, but is this a new trend?
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 25, 2026, puzzle No. 670
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Real Madrid enter race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leizpig
PSG have not yet shown a willingness to offer a level of fee that would convince Leipzig to consider a sale this summer.
💣The Athletic: Real Madrid working to sign Rodri
Real Madrid are moving firmly ahead with their squad planning and are working on the assumption that Rodri Hernández will become their new signing during this transfer window. Although the boards of ...
U.S. sports executive buys minority stake in second-tier Bolton after Donald Trump pardon
The stake in the Championship club is Tim Leiweke's latest venture into sport since the Department of Justice accused him of corruption.
Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026
Legendary coaches Danny Hall (baseball) and Grover Hinsdale (track and field) highlight honorees Alumnus Steve Zelnak to receive honorary letter for service to Tech athletics
Lynchburg Announces Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The University of Lynchburg athletic department is thrilled to reveal the class of 2026 inductees into the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 15 at 5 p.m. in Turner Gymnasium.
Per Mertesacker to become German Football Federation’s new sporting director
Mertesacker won the World Cup with the national team in 2014 and spent eight years as Arsenal's academy manager after retiring in 2018.
The WNBA’s business is thriving. So why can’t Cathy Engelbert escape criticism?
Boos follow Engelbert whenever she appears in public, as fans and players appear to be united against her.
Sports quiz of the week: Rodri, Kevin Keegan, Women’s Afcon and Tyson Fury
Have you been following the big news in football, cricket, rugby union, golf, boxing and athletics?
Rutgers Athletics Unveils Annual Award Winners
Rutgers Athletics recently unveiled its annual awards to honor the athletes who have distinguished themselves in a variety of areas. The awards included the Big Ten Medal of Honor, Bauer Athlete of the Year, the Freshman of the Year Award, the Sophomore of the Year Award, the Junior of the Year Award, the Senior of […]
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 24, 2026, puzzle No. 669
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Yoga, Hiking and Other Workouts Are Taking Off in China. Pricey Workout Clothes, Too.
“Health is kind of the new wealth in China,” said one athletic apparel executive.
Mark Cuban-Led Group Buys Minority Stake In Athletics Ahead Of Las Vegas Move
An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028.
Protect College Sports Act unlikely to be voted on before summer recess
The bill has drawn support from the NCAA and many Division I conferences, but not the Big Ten and SEC, which are recommending changes.
Cuban's investment group purchases minority stake in Athletics
Harbinger Sports Group, an investment group that includes former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, has bought a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of the team's move to Las Vegas in 2028.
ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in USA Today emphasizing how the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the best legislative solution to stabilize college athletics for future generations. In the op-ed, Chairman Cruz argues that without congressional action, college athletics could be reduced to a super league dominated by the wealthiest […]
Racer Entertainment Village: Murray State’s plan for a new athletics and entertainment district
MURRAY, KY -- Murray State is taking the first steps toward developing a new athletics and entertainment district that university leaders believe could create new opportunities for the athletic department,
The Athletic brings video content to Fubo in expanded partnership
The Athletic is partnering with Fubo to bring the outlet’s video content to a streaming platform for the first time. The announcement expands on an October 2024 agreement which named Fubo as The Athletic’s first streaming partner by integrating the service into live game blogs and other content on The Athletic’s website. This time, the…
UNC turns to LLC model as college sports money game shifts
UNC is creating an LLC to manage key athletics programs, aiming for more flexibility and new revenue in a fast-changing college sports landscape.
McNeese Sports Hall of Fame names 2026 Inductee Class
LAKE CHARLES – All-Americans, Southland Conference champions, record setters make up the 2026 McNeese Athletics Hall of Fame which was announced on Thursday.
Despite Old School Approach, Steelers are far From 'Unserious'
One of the biggest criticisms of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the years has been their old-school way of doing business. What is clear, however, is that the Steelers are committed to winning, even if others disagree with their approach. Vic Tafur of The Athletic discussed the Steelers in his review of every NFL team's betting line.
Wisconsin Athletics partners with Good Karma Brands for radio broadcast rights in Milwaukee area
Wisconsin Athletics and its exclusive multimedia rights holder, Learfield's Badger Sports Properties, announced today that Good Karma Brands has entered into...
This Week in Sports Trivia: July 23, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late
The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act will stabilize athletics for generations to come. The House and Senate must pass it before it's too late.
Once the ‘Worldwide Leader in Sports,’ ESPN’s latest layoffs cement its new identity
ESPN is still a destination spot in sports media, but it has not been a utopia for a long time.
Aaron Boone Comments On Jose Caballero Umpire Dilemma
The dilemma today in game one of a doubleheader between Jose Caballero and the home plate umpire Quinn Wilcott caught the frustration of not just Caballero, but manager Aaron Boone and the Yankees coaching staff. Umpire crew chief Adrian Johnson, as beat writer Brendan Kuty of The Athletic quoted, stated, “MLB told umpires not to […] The post Aaron Boone Comments On Jose Caballero Umpire Dilemma appeared first on HEAVY.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 23, 2026, puzzle No. 668
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Sophie Cunningham says it’s ‘common sense’ to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports
In an ESPN article, the Indiana Fever guard said that girls and women "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Cowboys, Eagles among NFL’s overrated teams, per The Athletic
Could the Giants take advantage if those teams fall short of expectations?
Spain and Morocco are competing to host the 2030 World Cup final. Who will win?
The countries are two of the co-hosts for the tournament and both are pressing their case to stage the biggest game in world sport
Saint Joseph’s Athletics and Main Line Health Announce New Affiliation
Saint Joseph's Athletics and Main Line Health have announced a landmark affiliation establishing the System as the exclusive medical provider for the Hawks. Along with serving as a title sponsor for the Hawks' Division I programs, Main Line Health will become the first-ever jersey-patch partner in St. Joe's history.
Wrexham to bring in Steve Nickson from Newcastle as new sporting director
Nickson has spent the last 15 years in various roles at Newcastle.
Jacksonville Sports Hall Of Fame Recognizes Dolphin Alumnus Dee Brown
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University men's basketball alumnus Dee Brown added to his illustrious sporting resume over the weekend, being inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame.