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Both times the NBA Cup has been lifted, it has been by one of the legends of the game — LeBron James in 2023 and Giannis Antetokounmpo last year.The NBA Cup can also tell us something about teams we may want to keep an eye on in May and June. Last December, the Oklahoma City Thunder were playing in the NBA Cup Finals (but had an off night and fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks; they were ready for the big stage by the time June rolled around). Two years ago, the Indiana Pacers, an up-and-coming team, reached…

Kris RhimJul 31, 2025, 06:00 AM ETCloseKris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh’s franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). In Kris’ free time, he lives his NBA dreams at men’s leagues across Los Angeles.There wasn’t much for Chargers fans to cheer about in Los Angeles’ 2023 game against the Denver Broncos in Week 14.A season after one of the most embarrassing playoff losses in NFL history, the Chargers came into the campaign motivated to avenge that defeat and reach their potential of contending for a championship. Instead, on this…

After a 4-13 record in 2023, the Commanders had the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Washington drafted Heisman Trophy winner from LSU, Jayden Daniels.  He led the Commanders to a 12-5 record in his rookie season and helped the team reach the NFC Championship game. In doing so, Daniels was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. Recently, the 24-year-old was asked if he sees any differences in Kliff Kingsbury’s system heading into his second season. Daniels said it’s “night and day.” Can Jayden Daniels make another leap in year two after a successful rookie season? Jayden…

Whew, that was a lot. If that felt like an especially frantic MLB trade deadline, that’s because it was: Major-league teams combined to execute a whopping 63 swaps in the week leading up to the July 31 cut-off, more than at any other deadline this century, and that included 52 trades in the final 48 hours.With the rare exception of a stunning swap such as the Rafael Devers blockbuster in June, trade activity doesn’t usually pick up around the league until after the All-Star break, and this year was no different. Teams tend to procrastinate as much as possible, meaning…

Coley, 16-5-1 (7 KOs), spent 10 years in Bay Area boxing gyms putting in work. Even today, he is still an omnipresent figure around the area while also working a 9-to-5 job. Coley, a 34-year-old from Patterson, California, last fought in 2022, suffering the only stoppage loss of his career to Serhii Bohachuk. Coley had retired, but he ultimately decided to return for the thrill of showing Ahkai – who is currently ranked No.3 in USA Boxing in the 175lbs division – that pops still has something left.

Trey Lance is with his third team since the 49ers made him the third overall pick in 2021. He hopes he has found a home.Lance started the Hall of Fame Game for the Chargers and played three quarters. He went 13-of-20 for 120 yards with two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 114.6 passer rating.Lance left with the Chargers leading the Lions 27-7, scoring 17 points off four Detroit turnovers.His touchdown passes covered 5 yards to tight end Will Dissly and 15 yards to rookie wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Chargers starter Justin Herbert did not dress for the game, with DJ…

Ajax have revealed their new third kit for the 2025/26 season – a clean and considered design that pays tribute to the club’s home city and its long-standing history.Produced by adidas, the kit arrives in a beige tone inspired by the oldest known reference to Amsterdam – a toll privilege granted in 1275 by Count Floris V of Holland to residents living “near the Amsteldam”. It’s a nod to where it all began, tying the club and city’s shared heritage into a single design.Ajax’s 2025/26 home kit is a thing of beauty. / adidasBlue and dark red detailing adds a…

Alden GonzalezJul 31, 2025, 01:27 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins, it was announced Thursday.Two prospects, outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria, will go to the Twins in the deal.The Phillies had previously picked up former Twins closer Jhoan Duran, one of the best relievers available, but still had a need in their outfield. Bader, 31, fills that with a premium glove and a right-handed bat who can platoon with…

Brighton latest: Juventus interested in O'Riley

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy ForecastWith the calendar turning to August this weekend, Matt Harmon and John Daigle officially kick into high gear for fantasy draft season. The two share their 12 do’s and don’ts when drafting this draft season. From strategies in draft to players and teams to buy into, the two get you ready for any drafts you have for the month of August.Advertisement(2:00) – IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move to new YouTube channel starting Aug. 4!(3:30) – Daigle’s 1st DO: Do draft 49ers (all of them)(12:10) – Harmon’s 1st DON’T: Don’t go TOO crazy for training camp clips(16:30)…