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Rudy Gobert didn’t start and played only three minutes in France’s quarterfinal win over Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the reason why the NBA four-time Defensive Player of the Year had such diminished minutes has been up for debate. Gobert blamed a finger injury. French coach Vincent Collet said it was a matchup decision. […]

Getty Images Despite reports of aggressively pursuing him just hours earlier, the New England Patriots have bowed out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, according to ESPN. New England was reportedly prepared to make the 49ers’ wideout one of the five highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Yet after inquiring about Aiyuk’s availability, the Patriots have decided […]

Getty Images As Atletico Madrid look to refresh their squad with the additions of Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez, that could set up an exit for Antoine Griezmann to Major League Soccer. Griezmann is currently in talks with LAFC, according to Tom Bogert, and they’re up against a tight timeline as the MLS transfer window slams shut […]

Since its inception, SummerSlam has been one of the most important shows of the year for WWE. That was no different this year, with SummerSlam signaling a major shift for many of WWE’s biggest stars. Titles changed hands, factions were fractured and one of wrestling’s biggest stars made his return after many months away from […]

Getty Images Despite reports of aggressively pursuing him just hours earlier, the New England Patriots have bowed out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, according to ESPN.  New England was reportedly prepared to make the 49ers’ wideout one of the five highest-paid receivers in the NFL. But after inquiring about Aiyuk’s availability, the Patriots have decided […]

After a loss on July 19, the San Diego Padres were 50-50 and outside the National League playoff picture.  As of Wednesday, the Padres are now 62-52, owners of the top wild-card spot in the NL — which would mean hosting a Wild Card Series, though that is far too close a race to worry […]

Getty Images It would appear a Brandon Aiyuk trade could happen at any point now, which is a shocking development for most. Aiyuk is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but the San Francisco 49ers held some leverage with him being under contract for one more year. What could have changed with […]

The Jazz and Lauri Markkanen have agreed on a five-year, $238 million contract extension that will keep one of the NBA’s most-coveted trade candidates in Utah for at least next season, his agent told ESPN.  The timing of Markkanen’s signing is crucial. He became extension eligible on Tuesday (Aug. 6). With this contract extension, Markkanen […]

Happy Wednesday! The Olympic men’s and women’s soccer finals are now set with the USWNT into Saturday’s gold medal showdown vs. Brazil with host nation France taking on Spain this Friday to conclude this Paris Games’ tournament. This is Jonathan Johnson with your midweek update. Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Wednesday, August 7 Friendly: Inter […]

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