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CINCINNATI — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had another first in his MLB career.Ohtani struck out in his first four plate appearances against the Cincinnati Reds, the first time he has done that in his eight seasons and 981 games in the majors.Against the Seattle Mariners on July 17, 2021, while playing for the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani popped up to the shortstop in his first at-bat and then struck out in his next four times at the plate.Despite Ohtani’s tough night at the plate, the Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 victory on an RBI double by Will…

The stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga is now the focal point of the NBA offseason, and Wednesday we learned exactly how far apart the two sides are in contract talks. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the Warriors are offering a two-year, $45 million deal, while Kuminga is requesting a three-year, $82 million contract. The biggest issue with the Warriors’ offer isn’t just the financials — although it’s clear Kuminga still wants north of $25 million per year, which seemingly no one is willing to offer — but the details and contract…

Queensberry Promotions expect to sign promotional terms with the free agent Joshua Buatsi, finally putting him on course for a future fight with Anthony Yarde.

Get notifications when new Dynasty episodes are released Backfield battles on today’s dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz, and Mike answer a number of listener questions including sorting out confusing backfields, Puka Nacua’s value, and their preferred dynasty settings. They also compare dynasty and redraft ranks to find the biggest discrepancies Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league — Fantasy Football Podcast for July 30th, 2025. Get instant access to the Dynasty Pass at UDKPlus.com Connect with The Fantasy Footballers:   Love the show?…

I’ve taken a look at the Super Bowl odds to share our best and worst teams to bet based on market value, and now I’m going to do the same with the division winner market. We hit big in last year’s division winner betting strategy article thanks to going 3-1 on the one-unit plays and then nailing the Rams as a +360 underdog to win the NFC West, and again there are valuable underdogs worth backing, which I’ll get to below.The Bills are the biggest favorites to win their division at around -300 at most books, with the Ravens and…

While most footballers spend the off-season unwinding on a beach or sticking to light training, Josko Gvardiol had a very different idea: become a full-blown action hero.Ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, the Manchester City defender threw himself into a “real-life commando mission” back home in Croatia – courtesy of Commando Squad 9, a company that turns tactical video game-style war scenarios into immersive, real-world experiences.Decked out in full military-style gear, Gvardiol took part in a full range of simulated combat challenges. Photos shared on his Instagram showed the Croatian centre-back storming through forests, blending into the terrain, navigating water missions,…

Jul 29, 2025, 11:26 PM ETSAN DIEGO — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from Tuesday night’s game a half-inning after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot in the fourth.The team announced that Soto had a bruised foot. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said X-rays were negative.”That’s good news there,” Mendoza said after a 7-1 loss to the Padres. “So he’s day-to-day. We’ll see where we’re at for tomorrow, to see if he’s going to be available for the lineup.”Soto appeared to be in considerable pain. He hopped down the first-base line on his right…

No NBA team is more desperate for shot creation than the Brooklyn Nets.The offense’s best chance to fabricate an open look comes possibly from an unpolished 19-year-old, Egor Demin, who Brooklyn selected with the No. 8 pick in last month’s draft. Or maybe it’s from a veteran scorer who feasts on spot-up jumpers but isn’t known for his work off the dribble, Michael Porter Jr. Or it’s potentially from former second-round pick Tyrese Martin, who caught fire in spurts pulling up from long range this past season but was on a two-way contract until February.As of now, these are the…

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxingSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsTommy Brooks has died at the age of 71, the legendary boxing coach passing away following a battle with cancer.Brooks is best known for his stint coaching former two-weight undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, while he also trained heavyweight great Mike Tyson.Promoter Lou DiBella confirmed the news of Brooks’s passing on Tuesday (29 July). DiBella wrote on X/Twitter: “Got more bad news…

Chargers legend Antonio Gates will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. While his greatness was rooted in many attributes — explosiveness, power, spatial awareness, toughness, route running, hands — there is one trait that vaulted him from college basketball star to the very top of an entirely different sport.“He knew when it was time to deliver,” said Rob Chudzinski, who was Gates’ tight ends coach for four seasons with the Chargers, “and he did.”The results of football games often hinge on what happens in key situations. Gates was one of the best…