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LeBron James has become something of a white whale for the Golden State Warriors. They pursued him at the 2024 trade deadline, but when the Lakers asked James if he wanted to be moved, he said no. They reportedly chased “every star” available at the 2025 deadline, and that included James. Eventually, James decided he would remain with the Lakers once again, and thanks to his no-trade clause, he had the power to block any trade. The Warriors landed Jimmy Butler, and both teams moved on.Well, at least for a bit. In July, James himself reignited trade rumors two months…

Eric KarabellAug 26, 2025, 07:01 AM ETCloseEric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”.Cincinnati Reds 2B/3B Sal Stewart sure is doing his best to force the franchise to promote him to the major leagues soon, and fantasy managers must notice. Stewart, outside the top 100 prospects in the original Kiley McDaniel list entering this season, has thrived and is among the better options now, appearing at No. 31 on his updated list, published last week.Stewart, 21,…

Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis posted a scathing message directed at Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the NFL Players Association centered on the ongoing contract saga with Micah Parsons. Revis, one of the reported candidates to be the next executive director of the NFLPA, said Jones is trying to circumvent rules by negotiating an extension directly with Parsons rather than going through his representation.”As players, after every game we don’t get a choice,” Revis wrote. “We’re put in front of the media and held accountable. Win or lose, missed tackle or game-saving play, it doesn’t matter…

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Sky Sport Italia reports that Rafael Leao continued to train separately on Tuesday, becoming even more unlikely to be eligible to play against Lecce on Friday.Milan star Leao is still training separately at Milanello and is unlikely to be available for the next Serie A game against Lecce on Friday, according to Sky Sport Italia (via Milannews).MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)MILAN, ITALY…

NEW YORK — With each loss came an even louder silence inside the Yankees’ clubhouse this past weekend. New York, which entered its four-game set against Boston holding a 1 ½-game edge over its arch rival in the American League wild card standings, was flattened for much of the weekend, dropping three straight games before salvaging the finale on Sunday night.”I can only speak for myself, but I am definitely angry,” Aaron Judge said after Saturday’s 12-1 shellacking .”Especially against your rivals. You don’t want to show up like that when you’re at home.”The Yankees haven’t shown up in a…

Sibrian, 8-2 (4 KOs), is ranked No. 5 by the WBO, No. 9 by the WBA, and No.13 by the WBC. Lindenmuth, 7-5 (3 KOs), had faced top contenders in the division like Guadalupe Medina, Kim Clavel, and Yadira Bustillos. Though Lindenmuth lost to all of them, two came in majority decision losses, signaling how close the fights were. Lindenmuth had never been stopped. 

August 25, 2025 08:45 PM Denny Carter examines the report of the Jaguars looking to move either Tank Bigsby or Travis Etienne Jr. and what that could mean for other running backs like Bhayshul Tuten.

Before Arch Manning even takes his first snap as the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback this season, fans, draftniks and NFL scouts alike are wondering whether he’ll declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.It’s another boxcar on the Manning hype train that’s running full speed as the 2025 season begins, thanks to his last name, his skills and the enticing glimpses he provided in his time as Quinn Ewers’ backup last season. Manning is No. 2 in Dane Brugler’s latest set of early 2026 NFL Draft rankings and the top draft-eligible quarterback.Although it’s entirely possible he could lead Texas, the preseason No.…

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has not been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the start of their World Cup qualification campaign against Hungary and Armenia next month.Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson described Coleman as a “leader in this squad” after the veteran full-back withdrew from June friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg through injury. Hallgrimsson said he hoped Coleman would return to the new campaign “fit and flying”, but the 36-year-old has been an unused substitute in Everton’s first two games of the new Premier League season.The injured Robbie Brady, Ferencvaros summer signing Callum O’Dowda and Istanbul Basaksehir’s Festy Ebosele…