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Column | Jacob Misiorowski is an all-star just because he’s popular? The horror.  The Washington Post Manfred defends adding Miz amid All-Star criticism  ESPN Live updates: MLB All-Star Game with Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, Trevor Megill  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Questions about ‘The Miz’s’ All-Star spot are fair, but he’s there because others won’t be pitching  The New York Times Does MLB need to fix …

After a 2024 season that saw his touchdown total triple from the year prior, Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin said Tuesday he is “frustrated” at the lack of progress on a long-term extension with the team. McLaurin is entering the final year of his contract. McLaurin said it will also impact his decision to attend training camp, which starts July …

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Charlotte FC have transferred striker Patrick Agyemang to English Championship side Derby County for a club-record fee and retain a sell-on percentage, the club announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old US international has enjoyed a meteoric rise, going from the No. 12 selection (first round) in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft to a European transfer in two-and-a-half years. He …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …