Story Links Louisiana Tech University has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady Techsters. The Sun Belt Board of Directors, which includes the presidents of the 13 conference member institutions, voted unanimously to invite Louisiana Tech …
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Jorge CastilloJul 15, 2025, 01:44 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. ATLANTA — Calling it “institutionalized collusion,” MLB Players Association executive director Tony …
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Story Links NEW ORLEANS — The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday the addition of Louisiana Tech University into the league after a unanimous vote of the Sun Belt CEOs. Louisiana Tech will join the Sun Belt Conference no later than July 1, 2027. Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference will host a joint press conference on …
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With the $23.4 million franchise tag as his bird in the hand, the Chiefs had to give guard Trey Smith an enticing two in the bush. And then some. Here’s a look at the contract signed by Smith on the last day for converting the one-year tender into a long-term deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. …
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ATLANTA — Major League Baseball’s rosters are littered with talent from all over the globe. In 2028, many of those players might find themselves competing with each other for the ultimate international prize: an Olympic gold medal. Major League Baseball officials met with representatives of LA28 on Monday, as Commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is “trying to iron through …
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Hours before a deadline to reach a long-term contract extension, the Chiefs made their star right guard the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. Trey Smith, a full-time starter since being drafted in the sixth round in 2021, agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract with $70 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The guaranteed money …
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Atlanta CNN — The hottest topic in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game isn’t a player, a coach or a manager. It’s not even human. For the first time, the midsummer classic is going to be using automated technology to allow pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge balls and strikes – a system that’s been in use …
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Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 QBs for 2025 – ESPN+9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 6 | Lowest ranking: unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: honorable mention. Hurts’ status is cemented. He’s a Super Bowl winner who plays big in big moments. He’s the most potent short-yardage quarterback …
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Free agent reliever David Robertson has been throwing for interested clubs recently, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Two of his former clubs, the Mets and Yankees, have at least looked into the possibility of signing Robertson, per the report. Several other clubs are expected to scout a throwing session for Robertson over the next week or so. Robertson, who …
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Jesse Rogers Close Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Jul 15, 2025, 02:33 PM ET The Tampa Bay Rays will play potential postseason games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, setting up the possibility of a World Series staged in a minor league stadium with a capacity of …
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