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It wasn’t enough for the right-hander to throw the second no-hitter in Padres history. He also had joined an exclusive club while doing so. - Angie


	Dylan Cease's no-hitter was incredibly unique for this era

	...and his no-no comes two years after his now-teammate ended historic bid
	Padres ace refused to come out of game during no-hitter
	Which players can help Padres make a postseason impact?
	44-year-old trying to make comeback
	Former Platinum Glove winner announces his retirement plans

The Top 10


10	IOC pressured U.S. to drop doping probe to get 2034 Games

	Andy Murray withdraws from men's singles at 2024 Summer Games
	NCAA star misses Olympic opportunity due to religious beliefs
	Snoop Dogg gets judo move named after him at 2024 Olympics
	Which state has the most Olympians competing in Paris?
	The good and bad from the USWNT's debut at the Summer Games
	Simone Biles Olympics odds, schedule: When does the superstar compete?


9	Mariners pull off blockbuster trade for former All-Star

	Diamondbacks trade raises bar for contenders in NL wild-card race
	Astros among teams interested in trading for impressive Cubs pitcher
	White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is a surprisingly complicated trade target
	Several clubs eyeing Rays righty
	Buyers or sellers: Washington Nationals


8	Dak Prescott hints he could leave Cowboys after this season

	What will it take for CeeDee Lamb to end training-camp holdout?
	NFL futures: Two Cowboys bets to make
	Insider provides huge update on Packers' Jordan Love contract situation
	Giants HC announces massive injury update on QB Daniel Jones
	Analyst links 49ers' Brock Purdy with historic contract extension

"We're right there. We're watching other teams struggle around us. We know we got to be better." - Aaron Boone


7	Aaron Boone goes on rant after club is swept by Mets

	Joe Torre addresses criticisms of Yankees' Boone after Mets sweep
	Mets star shares trade-deadline request after sweeping Yankees
	Insider provides critical update on former MVP's back injury
	Athletics All-Star closer suffers a broken finger in freak injury
	Third-generation infielder follows in father's footsteps, joins Brewers


6	Draymond Green: I'm 'happy as hell' Klay Thompson left

	Steve Kerr's former teammate mocks his coaching credentials
	Joel Embiid facing backlash for petty comments on Jayson Tatum
	It took a month, but Celtics are finally getting credit they deserve
	Former Sixth Man of the Year needs a fresh start away from the Jazz
	Reed Sheppard should hit the ground running for Rockets


5	Flyers sign star winger to lucrative eight-year extension

	Flyers, 76ers to receive home rebranding in summer of 2025
	Kings sign 2024 second-round pick
	Islanders avoid arbitration with wing
	Penguins sign their top 2023 pick
	Alex Ovechkin makes bold claim about breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record


4	Broncos rework key WR's contract, stabilizing his future

	Slimmed-down Broncos RB standing out at start of training camp
	Steelers franchise cornerstone not afraid to 'go somewhere else'
	Steelers GM addresses trade rumors amid Brandon Aiyuk uncertainty
	Bengals star seeking extension, not participating in practice
	Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins throws major shade at the Texans

"We'll run the ball better. We'll play better defense. We'll play complementary football better." - Mack Brown


3	Mack Brown explains how losing top QBs to NFL helps UNC

	...and the 72-year-old fires back at rival coaches who are critical of his age
	Kirby Smart is pushing Carson Beck to stay focused on the Heisman Trophy
	Clemson's Dabo Swinney addresses his perceived 'anti-portal' stance
	Five Big Ten storylines to watch
	Five SEC narratives to keep an eye on


2	Falcons are already mismanaging Kirk Cousins

	Steelers' Justin Fields has 'good' day with Russell Wilson sidelined
	Colts HC makes telling comment on Anthony Richardson's playing style
	Bills GM fires back at Josh Allen critics: 'There's idiots everywhere'
	Watch: Aaron Rodgers, Garrett Wilson connect for big play at Jets camp
	Cardinals HC admits his staff spent the offseason doing something peculiar


1	Grading NASCAR Cup Series field at Olympics break

	Door is now open for Kyle Busch to join Rodney Childers at Spire Motorsports
	Veteran Corey LaJoie won't be returning to Spire Motorsports for 2025 season
	Trackhouse Racing's complacency gets compared to Chip Ganassi Racing
	Connor Zilisch set to headline next wave of NASCAR prodigies
	Five worst underperforming NASCAR drivers in 2024

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