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The Mets are promoting top pitching prospect Jonah Tong, per multiple reports.Will Sammon of The Athletic was the first to report the promotion. Tong will make his major league debut on Friday against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.Tong, 22, has had a meteoric rise through the Mets system, and he's been almost unhittable at every step along the way. Originally a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, Tong began this season with Double-A Binghamton, overpowering hitters to the tune of a 1.59 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 202 starts. Tong was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this month,…

August 26, 2025 01:50 PM Matthew, Jay and Connor are all in agreement about who will win the NFC South Championship, eyeing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Falcons.

It’s a love story and Taylor Swift said “yes.” The superstar singer and her now fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, caused a frenzy on social media on Tuesday when they announced their engagement after about two years of dating.The couple posted five photos, including one of Kelce going down on one knee and a close-up of the ring, giving a look into the proposal. The day emulated the fairytales Swift sings about, taking place in an enchanted looking garden surrounded by flowers. Here’s a look at the post that generated over five million likes in less than an hour.…

Nate Diaz sent a warning to comedians on the latest episode of Kill Tony.The former UFC superstar is friends with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who happens to run one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, ‘Kill Tony’.Hinchcliffe, a massive UFC fan, roasted the likes of NFL ‘GOAT’ Tom Brady alongside UFC CEO Dana White on Netflix last year.The streaming giant brought Hinchcliffe back for more live comedy shows, one that had Nate Diaz front and center after the roar of the ‘West Hollywood bear’.Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesNate Diaz speaks up on stage at ‘Kill Tony’Diaz…

Aug 25, 2025, 05:18 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday that he is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. It’s the first time he has publicly addressed the health issues that have sidelined him since late June.Washington made the announcement while visiting the Angels for the first time since the operation eight weeks ago in California, calling it a day he had been looking forward to while recovering at his home in New Orleans. He is not returning to manage this season but hopes to have that opportunity next year. He said he should…

The Bounce Newsletter  | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox.There is no offseason when it comes to Anthony Edwards being Anthony Edwards. He is in China and met with Yao Ming. Took a picture with him and posted “I wud dunk on Yao shout out to one of da greats.”Rank ‘Em!The Bounce’s top 40 forwards First off, let’s be respectful to our basketball ancestors by saying Rest In Peace to the power forward position. In the era of “positionless basketball,” the NBA has phased out the power forwards of basketball’s past. Guys…

Clavel, 21-2 (3 KOs), of Montreal, Canada, is on a four-fight win streak, with her latest victory coming in February with a unanimous decision win over Anabel Ortiz. Clavel, under the guidance of Groupe Yvon Michel, captured the WBC junior flyweight title in 2022 by defeating Yesenia Gomez. Clavel, 34, had a noteworthy amateur career, climbing to fifth place in the world rankings across 85 amateur bouts and capturing a gold medal at the 2017 Continental Games. That same year, she turned pro.

Tonight’s MLB DFS main slate starts at 7:05 p.m. ET at DraftKings and FanDuel and has 12 games. The suggested pick ’em choices from Underdog are also from the 12-game slate. Check out our best picks on the MLB Underdog Cheat Sheet Today’s MLB DFS & Player Props Picks Tuesday’s Starting Pitcher Rankings Hunter Brown (SP – HOU) vs. COL Hunter Brown is a beast at home. According to FanGraphs, Brown has a 2.88 ERA, 3.36 xFIP, 1.09 WHIP, 9.3 BB% and 27.8 K% in 153.1 innings at home since last year. The righty ace has a drool-inducing matchup and…

By: Rebecca Tauber, Zach Powell and Jesse NewellTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift are taking their relationship to new heights.Swift announced the couple’s engagement via Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, and the post accrued over 1 million likes in nine minutes. Swift posted a five-picture slideshow of the proposal, including a photo of the diamond ring.Kelce hosted his now fiancée on an episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason, on Aug. 13 in one of the most highly anticipated sports and pop culture crossovers of the year. According to Guinness World Records, the episode broke the record for most…

New fees and minimum wagers for online sports betting are being implemented by sportsbook operators in Illinois in response to the tax treatment bookmakers are receiving in the state.  Aug 26, 2025 • 14:13 ET • 2 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Soldier Field. David Banks-Imagn Images Another online sportsbook operator in the Land of Lincoln will tack on a per-bet fee for users this football season, in response to the state’s new wagering tax.  Caesars Sportsbook will…