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Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. 2025 Home Run Derby: All-Star week is officially underway, and with it comes the return of an All-Star week staple: the Home Run Derby. Eight sluggers will battle it out for the $1MM prize, and this year’s participants are Byron Buxton …

President Donald Trump’s presence during Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup victory celebrations Sunday at MetLife Stadium left star midfielder Cole Palmer “a bit confused.” As the club commemorated its 3-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain, Trump stayed on stage during the trophy celebrations, typically reserved for team personnel, which baffled the 23-year-old. “I knew he was going to be here, but …

ATLANTA — With the first day of the MLB Draft behind us, let’s assess what stood out. From teams to players to positions to the venue, here are my biggest winners and losers after the first three rounds on Sunday. Winners 1. The Orioles The Orioles were the clear winners of Day 1 by virtue of having six picks among …

Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman — the architect of the burgeoning NBA championship contender — has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN on Monday. After the franchise’s sustained growth over the years and this past season’s No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, owner Dan Gilbert rewarded Altman and his front office staff, including general …

Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland hosted his first football camp for kids last week, but his participation remained limited because of his right shoulder. Loveland spent most of the offseason program as an observer after having surgery to repair the AC joint in his shoulder and he was throwing the football with his left hand while helping out at …

A quiet Sunday afternoon was interrupted by the sudden release, to various media members (we didn’t get a copy), of a statement from the NFL Players Association’s executive committee. The biggest takeaway, in our opinion, came from the effort to extinguish the fire by turning the tables on the media. “As members of the NFLPA Executive Committee, we categorically reject …

Sin-caraz here to stay The level of shot-making and athleticism produced by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as their fast-developing rivalry continued in the men’s singles final was a joy to behold. Except, perhaps, if you’re one of the guys trying to usurp them. The pair look set to maintain a stranglehold on the men’s game for the foreseeable future. …

The Tour de France saw its second-fastest stage in history on Sunday, with the peloton averaging 50.013kph over the 174km route.  The sprint stage from Chinon to Châteauroux was animated by an incredible move from Alpecin-Deceuninck. Mathieu van der Poel attacked from the flag drop, having already had an amazing Tour de France, winning one stage, finishing second on another …

The 49ers signed several key players to new deals this offseason. But as the start of training camp draws closer, the club has an issue with one of its key receivers. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jauan Jennings would like a new contract or to be traded. Jennings, 28, has played his whole career with the 49ers since the club …

The Sun Belt’s CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league’s 14th member Monday morning, sources told ESPN, giving the conference a replacement for Texas State. Louisiana Tech’s entry date into the conference isn’t certain; the earliest is 2026. The entry date is expected to be figured out over the next few weeks as Louisiana Tech works out its …