De'Aaron Fox gets his wish, with the Kings sending him to San Antonio as part of a three-team trade Sunday evening.
Blue carpet picture special: Big names arrive for Aussie cricket’s night of nights
Some of the biggest names in Australian cricket have made their way to Melbourne’s Crown Palladium for the 2025 Australian Cricket Awards.
Jack Flaherty and Detroit Tigers finalize two-year, $35 million contract
A 29-year-old right-hander, Flaherty was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA in 28 starts last year for Detroit and his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired him on July 30 at the trade deadline.
Brice Williams scores 28 points to lift Nebraska over No. 16 Oregon 77-71
Williams was 10 for 18 from the field and added seven rebounds and six assists as the Cornhuskers (14-8, 4-7 Big Ten) won their fourth game of the season over a ranked opponent. Juwan Gary added 23 points for the Cornhuskers.
Rangers’ Quick lauded by teammates after getting 400th win
The 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights came a month after Quick’s previous win and this one was extra special as it was the 400th of his career. That made him the first U.S.-born goaltender to reach the milestone.
Claressa Shields beats Danielle Perkins for undisputed women’s heavyweight championship – as it happened
- Shields becomes first undisputed heavyweight champion
- Flint native outpoints Perkins (100-89, 97-92, 99-90)
- Shields ‘not here for people to cry and feel sorry for me’
And here comes Claressa Shields. She’s accompanied by Papoose alongside a small troupe of musicians as she dances her way out of the tunnel and toward the ring, leading the crowd in a round of Whoop That Trick. This is her homecoming fight and she’s squeezing every drop from the atmosphere, beaming from behind a pair of designer sunglasses and wearing a black robe with gold trim.
Anthem time in Flint. First a performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing followed by the Star-Spangled Banner (refreshingly free of catcalls). Now Perkins is entering the arena. She’s wearing a black robe with red trim and making a very, very slow and measured walk to the ring. She looks calm and composed, climbing through the ropes and circling the ropes to polite cheers.
Continue reading...Dominant Claressa Shields becomes first undisputed women’s heavyweight champion
- Shields unifies titles with unanimous-decision win
- Champion scores 10th-round knockdown in victory
- Claressa Shields v Danielle Perkins – as it happened
Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in women’s boxing to remain undefeated.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist with titles in five divisions, was in control of the fight from the start. She knocked down Perkins, landing a right hand on her chin with 15 seconds left in the 10th and final round.
Continue reading...Winners, losers in three-team trade sending De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings
Not a lot of losers in this trade, all three teams — the Kings, Bulls and Spurs — did fairly well for themselves.
NBA trade deadline tracker 2025: Deal details, grades, analysis
All the details and analysis for every NBA trade deadline deal.
Report: Matthew Slater’s tenure with Patriots has ended
Former Patriots special-teamer Matthew Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowler during a 16-year career with the team before serving as special assistant to coach Jerod Mayo in 2024, will see his long-term tenure with the team end.
How an unusually early bye week helped turn the Eagles season around
The Eagles weren't thrilled about their Week 5 bye week but it ended up coming at the perfect moment.
‘I’m a little bit obsessed:’ Why Howie Roseman is the perfect GM for the Eagles
With Howie Roseman's track record, you can't find a human being better suited for the Eagles' general manager job.
As Super Bowl week begins, Roseman reflects on his home run signings
The Eagles had two All-Pros this season and Howie Roseman signed both of them on the same day in March.
The Spurs’ deal for De’Aaron Fox is the weekend blockbuster that should have the West’s attention
San Antonio successfully paired a recent All-NBA selection on the precipice of his prime with Victor Wembanyama, its 21-year-old generational talent.
Fantasy Basketball Trade Reaction: Winners and losers of De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Zach LaVine to Kings
Dan Titus breaks down the NBA's latest blockbuster deal, which has major fantasy ramifications.