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A Braves-Cubs trade for elusive fifth starter with Chicago faltering

The Chicago Cubs are definitely going to be sellers at the trade deadline. While the Atlanta Braves will be buyers, let's see if we can make a deal to improve the back-end of their rotation.

Remembering 1999 Wimbledon champion Lindsay Davenport

2024 NHL Free Agency: Ranking the Top 35 Signed Free Agents

NHL free agency is well underway and many of the top free agents already have found new homes. SportsGrid fills you in on where they've signed contracts.

2024 MLB All-Star National League Starters Revealed

The National League starters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game are set! Find out who made the cut and why, with detailed stats and insights on all nine players.

"He's the one player I would pay to see" - When Jerry West chose another Michigan State player over Magic Johnson

West paid the ultimate compliment to Michigan's star, but it wasn't Magic Johnson.

Six Penn State Players Poised to Take the Next Step in 2024

Which Penn State football players could be rising stars in 2024? Meet six candidates for the Nittany Lions.

Knicks sign former Big East Player of the Year to four-year contract

The Knicks have signed their rookie guard to a four-year contract.

10 QB prospects the Cowboys could draft to replace Dak Prescott in 2025

If the Cowboys move on from Dak Prescott in 2025, they will likely look to the NFL draft to replace him. Here are the top-10 QB prospects for Dallas to consider.

Houston Astros Get Bleak Injury Update on Their Pair of Superstars

It seems like the Houston Astros won't be getting two of their stars back anytime soon.

Ex-Panthers Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes a dig at Stanley Cup champions with his reasons for signing with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs' recent acquisition, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, commented on why he chose to sign Toronto instead of returning to the Florida Panthers.

What Is a Panenka Penalty Kick? Explaining the Origin After Lionel Messi's Penalty Miss vs Ecuador in Copa America Quarterfinal

The quarter-final clash of the Copa America 2024 between Argentina and Ecuador was a pure cliffhanger. The post What Is a Panenka Penalty Kick? Explaining the Origin After Lionel Messi's Penalty Miss vs Ecuador in Copa America Quarterfinal appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Extra Point: Alabama Flips 4-Star Edge Rusher from Ohio State

The cold summer continues for Kalen DeBoer and his staff in the first offseason in Tuscaloosa.

Transfer Portal Winners: Top 55 Improved College Basketball Teams

SportsGrid breaks down the top college hoops teams that have improved through the transfer portal this offseason for the 2024-25 college basketball campaign.

Daniel Muir had three-word motto when he went undrafted before signing for Green Bay Packers

Daniel Muir joined the Green Bay Packers in 2007 as an undrafted signing but revealed at the time what his three-word motto to drive him on to success was

Inside the Life of Simone Biles, Team USA Gymnastics Superstar

In the lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, this is everything you need to know about Simone Biles before she competes.

Top five American Female track and field athletes of all time ft Florence Griffith-Joyner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

The American track and field scene has produced many stellar athletes over the years, one of them being world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner.

2024 British Grand Prix – FP1 results (Silverstone)

Check out the full results from the first practice session at the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone...

NASCAR drivers get their wish with change made to Chicago Street Course

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Chicago Street Course, which is set to be staged for only the second time ever.

Aaliyah, the woman stealing the show from Germany at Euro 2024

SportsGrid's MLB Power Rankings: Yankees Keep On Sliding

The MLB season is ongoing, and with all the excitement brewing, here is how we rank the top ten teams as the second month of action continues on around the MLB.

Euro 2024: Quarter-final predictions

Predictions for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, contested by Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, England, Switzerland, Netherlands and Turkey.

The LA Clippers asking for Jonathan Kuminga proved to be the deal-breaker for Golden State

The LA Clippers' insistence on acquiring Jonathan Kuminga stopped trade talks with the Golden State Warriors for Paul George.

Lakers’ Bronny James on Summer League ad leaves fans puzzled

The NBA will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their annual showcase, where Lakers fans – by nature of the short trip – always make a huge showing. Fresh off of the 2024 NBA Draft, Summer League is the first chance

The greatest women's tennis players to win only one Grand Slam

Red Sox release two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher

The Boston Red Sox have released veteran catcher Roberto Perez, who has two career Gold Gloves to his name.

The 13 Golfers Who Have Shot 59 (or 58!) On The PGA Tour

The 13 Golfers Who Have Shot 59 (or 58!) On The PGA Tour (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Golf’s magic number doesn’t seem so magical lately. On Thursday, Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA ... The post The 13 Golfers Who Have Shot 59 (or 58!) On The PGA Tour first appeared on SwingU Clubhouse.

Forgotten aspect of Kyrie Irving trade works wonders for Mavericks in free agency

One forgotten aspect of the Kyrie Irving trade is still working wonders for the Dallas Mavericks to this day in free agency.

3 Eagles on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp

For the right price, the Philadelphia Eagles could be willing to trade these 3 players ahead of training camp.

Bernhard Langer thrills in debut of his farewell

The atmosphere has been spectacular, it really has been an incredible day, very exciting, said Langer in the mixed zone

Red Sox News & Links: All-Star Nods for Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran?

News and notes from around Red Sox Nation.

“If it were him, he, too, would be upset” - Jordan apologized to Scottie Pippen over 'The Last Dance' controversial scene

Michael Jordan apologized to Scottie Pippen for depicting his controversial benching in 'The Last Dance.'

“I was losing the ability to breathe, it was getting worse” - When Bill Walton’s HoF career was nearly over before it even started

Bill Walton's NBA career was nearly derailed by a life-threatening bee sting during his college days at UCLA.

Braves reportedly reuniting with postseason star to add much-needed depth

The Atlanta Braves have been linked to a handful of outfielders and reportedly made a move on Friday.

Dakorien Moore commits to Oregon, Buckeyes in solid position with another top defensive target

Ohio State is hoping Saturday brings good news after a tough two days on the recruiting trail.

49ers could land five-time Pro Bowler, former Defensive Player of the Year

The San Francisco 49ers have some tough decisions to make and could look to add in the near future.

Philadelphia 76ers Want to Bring Back Power Forward

The Philadelphia 76ers appear to have an interest in bringing back the 34-year-old power forward.

WWE HOFer Arn Anderson Shares His Mt. Rushmore Of Pro Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson reveals his Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling.

2024 Tour de France: Results from Stage 7’s Individual Time Trial

After winning today’s individual time trial, Remco Evenepoel has entered the fight for the General Classification.

Elite WR Phillip Wright names top-3 schools, sets commitment date

Elite wide receiver recruit Phillip Wright has named his top three schools. Wright, who is a member of the class of 2025, has excellent speed. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound wide receiver recruit considers Georgia, LSU and Michigan to be his top three scho

Martinez penalty heroics send Argentina into Copa America semis

Emi Martinez once again performed penalty shootout heroics to help defending champions Argentina seal their place in the Copa America semi-finals. The Villa keeper saved the first two spot-kicks as Argentina overcame Ecuador 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after normal time on Thursday. This was not the first time Emi Martinez has been...

Steelers Land Colorado Star in Latest Mock Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers get their hands on a star athlete in this prediction.

Yankees potential trade partner: Toronto Blue Jays

The Jays still don’t know if they are going to buy or sell, but if they choose to do the latter, they have some names of note for the Yankees.

"Earned Every Penny": NBA World Comes to Isaiah Hartenstein's Aid After David West Questions His $87 Million Contract

The 2024 NBA free agency has already seen some massive deals taking place. The post "Earned Every Penny": NBA World Comes to Isaiah Hartenstein's Aid After David West Questions His $87 Million Contract appeared first on EssentiallySports.

AEW star forced to defend championship despite being legitimately injured

An injured AEW star is set to defend her championship in three weeks. That would be Athena, formerly known as Ember Moon.

NFL offseason power rankings countdown and 2024 season preview

Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team's offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team. We'll reach our No. 1 team on July 31, one day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason when the Chicago Bears face the Houston Texans. You can dive deep...

Dual Achievements: 25 Basketball Stars in College and NBA

Few can claim that they have won the two biggest basketball championships in the United States. The NCAA and NBA titles! Here is a list of 25 players that have those bragging rights!

Daniela Hantuchova: Musician, model and tennis star

Richard Bland becomes candid about the ‘too loud' music played at LIV Golf events - "I think they've toned it down a little bit"

LIV Golf has been largely criticized for its approach to golf ever since its inception. The background music at LIV events justified the Saudi-backed circuit's ‘Golf but louder' tagline.

How many of remaining 5 tennis couples at Wimbledon 2024 survived 2R? Ft Stefanos Tsitsipas - Paula Badosa

The second round singles matches at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships concluded on 4 July.

Hailie Deegan "is on her last leg" with AM Racing as per Kenny Wallace

Kenny Wallace has opined that Hailie Deegan might be contesting her final Xfinity Series season under AM Racing's banner.