The NFL and ESPN reached a blockbuster agreement that will place many of the league’s top media holdings with the sports network in exchange for equity in ESPN that is potentially worth billions, sources briefed on the agreement told The Athletic. An official announcement is expected next week. Disney, ESPN’s parent company, has its earnings call on Wednesday. ESPN and …
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Federal agencies US military National security Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link The Pentagon has scheduled its first major test of the multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense system for just before the 2028 election, according to two sources familiar with the matter, setting an aggressive deadline for military officials to prove they can turn President Donald Trump’s …
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The relationship between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys has deteriorated to the point where the star pass rusher is considering drastic measures, which could include a trade request or even a declaration that he is severing his relationship with the team, according to a league source familiar with the situation. The two sides remain far apart heading into the …
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With contract negotiations at an impasse, Washington Commanders star wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested to be traded, team and league sources told The Athletic. McLaurin, 29, has been seeking a new deal with the team for months, believing the value of his current contract doesn’t match his value to the team. He signed a three-year deal in 2022 worth an average …
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The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been a mess for the past couple months, but general manager Brian Cashman completely revamped it before Thursday’s trade deadline expired. Right before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Yankees acquired hard-throwing right-hander Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants for prospects Jesus Rodriguez, Trystan Vierling, Parks Harbor and one prospect to be named, …
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Jul 31, 2025, 05:30 PM ET The Texas Rangers made a move to bolster the top of their rotation with minutes remaining before the trade deadline on Thursday, acquiring Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Kelly, 36, is making $7 million in the final season of his contract and has put together a nice year, …
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Alden GonzalezJul 31, 2025, 04:35 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. The San Diego Padres made yet another move to bolster their chances in 2025, acquiring first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles, sources told …
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Alden GonzalezJul 31, 2025, 04:14 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. The Houston Astros are reacquiring Carlos Correa in a shocking, blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Twins, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday, a little less than two hours …
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NEW YORK — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone did not hide his desire for the front office to add pitchers to his disposal, telling reporters he was hoping the club would add at least one or two more arms. After adding three hitters to their roster in the past few days, the No. 1 need for the Yankees to …
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Jul 31, 2025, 02:52 PM ET The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday. The deal is pending a medical review, sources said. The 30-year-old Bednar brings high-end performance without the price tag of his back end-of-the-bullpen peers, as he is making $5.9 million …
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