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Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani did it again, homering in an unbelievable fifth consecutive game. If he isn't the NL MVP favorite, who is? - Angie


	Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani ties franchise record with HR vs. Twins

	Phillies star Bryce Harper hits milestone home run against Red Sox
	Rafael Devers had telling comment about playing first base
	Jacob Misiorowski continues to set radar gun on fire at unprecedented rate
	Nationals OF makes Catch of the Year candidate to rob home run
	Potential NFLN-RedZone move should motivate MLB to stay on ESPN

The Top 10


10	CeeDee Lamb sends strong message as tempers flare at camp

	Cowboys' George Pickens takes shot at Steelers at start of training camp
	Steelers reportedly don't think key player takes his job seriously
	Bears' Ben Johnson reportedly screamed at Caleb Williams during training camp
	Raiders GM reveals how they will play safety Jamal Adams
	Jalen Hurts explains why he hasn't been spotted wearing Super Bowl ring


9	Rockies shut out Cardinals, end historically brutal streak

	Historic loss to Rockies a big moment in Cardinals' trade-deadline decisions
	Yankees manager Aaron Boone loses his cool during podcast appearance
	Blue Jays aren't getting enough from their $500M man
	Do Mets plan to name Francisco Lindor captain after leaked video?
	Red Sox's Alex Cora appeared to tamper with Kyle Schwarber


8	Jayden Daniels breaks silence on Terry McLaurin's holdout

	Commanders HC, GM also address McLaurin contract saga
	Commanders QB Daniels not looking at sophomore slump
	Bengals star is growing frustrated with team's unresolved disputes
	Packers make major position change in hopes of replacing Jaire Alexander
	Why WR Keenan Allen's return to the Bears seems possible now
	Jets superstars prioritizing huge goals after signing extensions

"When you say something like that, you don’t just come back from that with, 'Hey, my bad.'" - Tua Tagovailoa


7	Tua Tagovailoa doesn't hold back on Tyreek Hill controversies

	Dolphins depth takes hit at key position following training-camp injury
	Dolphins player airlifted to hospital from training camp practice
	Jaxson Dart had worst start imaginable at Giants training camp
	Browns HC Kevin Stefanski discusses timeline for starting QB decision
	Myles Garrett reveals bold goal for 2025 Browns amid four-way QB competition
	Four NFL coaches under the most pressure in 2025


6	Drew Allar gets candid about PSU's struggles vs. top teams

	Five Big Ten games that will shape the College Football Playoff
	Five SEC games that will shape the CFP
	Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos addresses Alabama comments
	Syracuse's Fran Brown shares what he's learned from other coaches
	Journalist goes off on SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks
	Could Arch Manning lure Nick Saban out of retirement?


5	Five reasons the NHL's 84-game schedule is a bad idea

	NHL insider reveals which team almost landed Matthew Tkachuk in 2022
	Calder Trophy winner faces another unprecedented season with Canadiens
	Maple Leafs continue to play moneyball: Three big names in play
	Is there success in acquiring castoffs from Stanley Cup-winning teams?
	Early Team USA roster projections for the 2026 Winter Olympics


4	NASCAR to race at naval base as next street race destination

	'It's been a home': Noah Gragson finding stability with Front Row Motorsports
	NASCAR Hall of Famer spars with media over playoff debate
	NASCAR Cup Series champion criticizes fans' 'Mickey Mouse' playoff narrative
	'Really cool': NASCAR driver weighs in on MLB's Speedway Classic at racetrack
	Power rankings: Denny Hamlin climbs after series-leading fourth win

"For him to say that he can really use my help, that meant a lot." - Marcus Smart


3	Luka Doncic played role in Lakers signing Marcus Smart

	Luka Doncic's desired legacy should give hope to Lakers fans
	Mavericks' Kyrie Irving sets record straight on Kobe Bryant's legacy
	Irving reveals why Nets tenure was over before it began
	Markieff Morris rips Nikola Jokic for 'cheap shot' that caused injuries
	Jokic has ultimate compliment for rookie dubbed 'Chinese Nikola Jokic'


2	No Messi, no problem: MLS dominates in All-Star Game

	USMNT icon defends Lionel Messi skipping the game: 'NFL stars don't play'
	Who is 'Little Motor,' the star midfielder expected to join Messi in Miami?
	CF Montreal announce rebuild in letter
	MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rush 'seismic' calendar shift
	The 'MLS Cup champions' quiz


1	Yankees cannot afford to trade their 'left-handed Aaron Judge'

	Royals might retain their biggest trade chip, but should they?
	How potential sale of franchise may impact Twins' deadline moves
	Can Cubs nab Nationals' ace at deadline?
	Pirates star is a hot commodity ahead of the trade deadline
	Padres could trade ex-Cy Young finalist
	MLB insider tosses out idea of Orioles trading Adley Rutschman

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NBA News
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NHL News
	Olympic roster will be test to see if USA Hockey has learned from mistakes
	Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
	Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto

College Football News
	TCU walks off No. 16 USC in OT on wild third-down play to end Alamo Bowl
	Nick Saban says fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' leading up to Rose Bowl against No. 9 Alabama
	Illinois staves off Tennessee on walk-off field goal to win Music City Bowl

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	NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

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