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July 20, 2025: WNBA players call out current CBA negotiations

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Negotiations on the WNBA's new CBA overshadowed the league's All-Star Game, as players spoke out against where the league currently stands. - Louis


	WNBA players make statement with ASG warm-up shirts

	WNBA players express disappointment with CBA negotiations
	A’ja Wilson speaks on the possibility of a WNBA lockout
	Napheesa Collier reinforces status as WNBA's best player
	Sabrina Ionescu wins 3-Point Contest
	Here are five takeaways from the first half of WNBA season

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10	Lakers beef up defense with key veteran addition

	Reason why Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers revealed
	Luka Doncic helped recruit Smart
	Recent Doncic video presents some optimism for Lakers fans
	Wizards keep accumulating assets but still lack direction
	Josh Giddey unhappy with his contract


9	Rockies avoid unwanted MLB history with series win

	Trent Grisham slam in ninth inning lifts Yankees past Braves
	Nationals ride Mitchell Parker's gem to win over Padres
	Slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox
	New Ranger Rowdy Tellez keys win over Tigers with HR
	Do Brewers have a real shot at winning the World Series?


8	Saints QB competition impacted by rookie's contract

	Saints agree to sign defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard
	Bengals still refuse to change language in talks with Shemar Stewart
	Giants rookie Jaxson Dart shares advice he got from Eli Manning
	Chargers QB Justin Herbert is wearing new eye equipment
	Cam Newton shares why Jalen Hurts is not a top-10 QB

“A year will pass, and we will think about it." - Alex Ovechkin


7	Alex Ovechkin gives update on extension talks with Capitals

	Veteran NHLer retires after 16 seasons
	Avalanche don't have a lot of salary cap space to work with
	Does it make sense for the Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?
	Yegor Chinakhov's agent on trade request: ‘It’s all about the coach’
	Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline


6	Scottie Scheffler has historic Open Championship score

	Scheffler closer to victory at The Open after Saturday
	Rory McIlroy caught one of the worst breaks of all time at The Open
	Wyndham Clark pulls petty move in wake of U.S. Open venue ban
	Shane Lowry has strong reaction to being assessed penalty
	Golf analyst Smylie Kaufman addresses vulgar hot-mic moment


5	Oleksandr Usyk's legend grows with historic IBF title win

	How Usyk defended his heavyweight title against Dubois
	Usyk mocks critics after victory
	Promoter Frank Warren wants Usyk to fight Jospeh Parker after knockout
	How good is Usyk after his Round 5 KO, and what next?
	Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight ruled controversial majority draw


4	James Harden stepped up to recruit Bradley Beal to Clippers

	Beal had harsh reaction to leaving the Phoenix Suns
	Beal’s goodbye to Suns fans has two NBA stars laughing
	Beal’s agent takes takes aim at Suns in latest statement
	Clippers president: Team ‘strongly considering’ Chris Paul
	Draymond Green calls out Mavericks’ handling of Cooper Flagg

"I hate that we couldn't finish the race the right way. Still really proud of this JR Motorsports team. We capitalized on all fronts." - Connor Zilisch


3	Connor Zilisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover

	Is Zilisch now the best prospect in NASCAR history?
	What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Dover
	NASCAR team set to shut down following race at Dover
	Breaking down penultimate round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge
	Preview for NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400


2	Injury list designation raises concerns about Bears' star DB

	Patriots get positive update with notable injury list absence
	Packers make unexpected training camp announcement
	Former Packers RB returns to familiar place amid uncertain future
	Chargers’ rising star is looking to match Khalil Mack’s elite play
	Texans star sets hilariously high defensive goal for 2025 season
	Johnny Manziel might be helping the Browns build a new stadium


1	Are Braves giving up on a potential Marcell Ozuna trade?

	One potential factor in Ozuna trade talks
	Can the Braves snatch rival All-Star slugger in free agency?
	Yankees reportedly interested in trading for this All-Star slugger
	MLB insider says Eugenio Suarez 'fits' this NL Central team
	Phillies can't let Kyle Schwarber leave
	Phillies' second-half storylines to follow

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