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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays (right) with Bo Bichette, Nathan Eovaldi of the Rangers and Randy Arozarena of the Rays

The teams that could make this MLB trade deadline a lot more interesting

  • By Joel Sherman

There are three American League clubs, in particular, who have a chance to change the quantity and quality of this trade marketplace.

Daniel Jones of the Giants, Aaron Rodgers of the Jets, Russell Wilson of the Steelers in warmups

Which NFL QBs are facing the most pressure this season?

  • By Peter Botte

Let's take a look at the five most significant signal-callers who need to post big seasons in 2024, for their teams and/or for their careers.

Jalen Wilson (left) and Dariq Whitehead in action for the Nets during 2024 Las Vegas Summer League.

What to know about Year 2 for some now-crucial Nets after watching them in Las Vegas

  • By Brian Lewis

Wilson — who is looking like a second-round success — is a legitimate contender for Summer League MVP.

The enduring legacy of the 2004 Pistons, the NBA’s most unlikely champion: ‘Never gonna happen again’

The enduring legacy of the 2004 Pistons, the NBA's most unlikely champion: 'Never gonna happen again'

  • By Mark Hale
  • 2

Every theory or even mandate about how an NBA championship team needs to be built is flipped by the one that celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer.

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Bryce Harper high-fives teammates in the Phillies dugout; inset: Zack Wheeler, Rob Thomson

Why it feels like it's the Phillies' turn

  • By Joel Sherman
  • July 16, 2024
  • 6:30am
  • 2

The Phillies have had success in every realm of roster-building, beginning with owner John Middleton’s financial willingness to try to win.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy following victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen's Singles Final during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London, England.

Why Carlos Alcaraz's dominant win over Novak Djokovic means more than just a Wimbledon trophy

  • By Ethan Sears
  • July 15, 2024
  • 7:40am

By any measure that includes eyes and ears, the 21-year-old Spaniard is a singular entity in men's tennis.

The Brooklyn Nets Cam Johnson (l.) speaks with new head coach Jordi Fernandez at an introductory press conference, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Brooklyn, NY.

Jordi Fernandez is already leaving his forward-looking imprint on a Nets team facing a long road ahead

  • By Brian Lewis
  • July 13, 2024
  • 8:20am

With Brooklyn headed into a deep rebuild, Jordi Fernandez is acutely aware there will be tough times before hopefully reaching better ones.

Jose Iglesias of New York Mets waving to the crowd with a ball during a game against the Washington Nationals

How Jose Iglesias went from unemployed to an oh-my-god fit with the Mets

  • By Mike Puma
  • July 12, 2024
  • 8:40am

Iglesias tried to find out why he had been denied another major league season. He never got a clear answer.

DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees is struck by his foul ball in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 10, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Yankees are running out of AL East games to reverse a troubling trend

  • By Greg Joyce
  • July 12, 2024
  • 8:20am
  • 1

BALTIMORE — If the Yankees are going to have any hope of getting back to the top of the AL East by the end of the season, the road there...

Michhael Jordan, LeBron James, Devin Booker

How does this year's loaded USA Olympics team really match up with the Dream Team?

  • By Howie Kussoy
  • July 12, 2024
  • 7:40am

In what may be the most intriguing international field ever put together, Team USA will be judged by a different team.

Pitcher Philip Humber #49 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during their MLB game at Shea Stadium on September 26, 2007 in Flushing, New York. The Nationals defeated the Mets 12-10.

The imperfect journey of Philip Humber, the Mets’ highest draft pick this century

  • By Howie Kussoy
  • July 11, 2024
  • 2:30pm
  • 1

He was a blue-chipper turned trade chip, who transformed from bust to hero and back again, and came to hate the game he loved.

Anthony Duclair, Lou Lamoriello, Cole Eiserman

What their best offseason in years could mean for the Islanders' chances in 2024-25

  • By Ethan Sears
  • July 11, 2024
  • 8:40am
  • 3

It's early, but the Islanders can already claim with some credibility that it is their best offseason since 2018.