POKER Tuyen Dieu wins WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee event The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Harrah's Cherokee came to a close over the weekend, with just two more stops left in the 2024/2025 season of the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), though stops for after the 2025 WSOP are expected to be announ
SOCCER Chelsea reportedly interested in signing Lily Yohannes Chelsea are interested in signing United States teenager Lily Yohannes this summer, sources have told ESPN. The reigning Women's Super League (WSL) champions have held an interest in the 17-year-old for some time, sources said, but no formal offer has be
POKER Xuan Liu becomes first female Triton poker champion Xuan Liu made poker history in Montenegro by becoming the first woman ever to win a Triton Poker title, taking down the $25K WPT Global Slam for a career-best $860,000. Representing WPT Global, Liu topped a stacked 155-entry field to secure the trophy in
POKER Weizheng Zhong wins TLPT Circuit main event Weizheng Zhong can typically be found grinding poker tournaments in America, but a spur-of-the-moment invitation changed everything. While travelling through China, a friend reached out and suggested he swing by Jeju. Zhong took the offer, hopped into the
FOOTBALL CFL makes six rules adjustments for upcoming season The Canadian Football League announced that the Board of Governors have approved six rules adjustments for the upcoming 2025 season. The CFL preseason gets underway on May 19 before the regular season kicks off on June 5 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
NHL Jamie Benn fined $5K by NHL Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series. The Jets staved off elimination with a 4-0 victory over
SPECIALS Judge discharges jury at London hockey trial Justice Maria Carroccia has discharged the jury in the trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team after a juror complained that defence lawyers were acting unprofessionally, three weeks after a juror complaint about one of the
NHL Minnesota Wild sign Danila Yurov The Wild have signed top forward prospect Danila Yurov to his entry-level contract, the team confirmed. The three-year deal starts next season and carries a $950K cap hit, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Yurov can also earn up to $2MM in performanc
NFL Victor Dimukeje suffers torn pec Giants outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje sustained a torn pectoral during offseason workouts with the team, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The 2021 sixth-rounder will have to spend the summer rehabbing the injury, though he could be healthy by the start of th
MLB Chicago White Sox designate Jacob Amaya for assignment The White Sox announced that infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. He’ll be the corresponding roster move for Chicago’s previously reported acquisition of reliever Miguel Castro. The Sox also added infielder Vinny Capra, whom they clai
SOCCER Carlos Henrique Casimiro says Brazil needed Carlo Ancelotti Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country needed a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner. Casemiro won two Champions League
SOCCER Oliver Glasner warns Crystal Palace players not to repeat Brazil mistake Oliver Glasner has said Crystal Palace must avoid getting overly emotional in the FA Cup final or they risk suffering the same fate as Brazil did in the 2014 World Cup, where they lost 7-1 to Germany in the semifinals. Palace are looking to win the first
SPECIALS Kyle Snyder arrested for 'engaging in prostitution' with undercover officer Olympic champion and former Ohio State wrestler Kyle Snyder will plead guilty to a lesser charge after he was arrested last week in a prostitution sting, his attorney confirmed to FOX 8 sister station NBC4. Snyder plans to plead guilty to a charge of dis
COMBAT SPORTS Eddie Hearn urges Tyson Fury to make decision on Anthony Joshua fight Promoter Eddie Hearn has asked Tyson Fury to put us out of our misery following social media hints and teasing from the former heavyweight champion he could return to boxing for a fight against Anthony Joshua. Fury and Joshua have long been linked with wh
COMBAT SPORTS Holly Holm set for boxing comeback on June 28 Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm is returning to the boxing ring for the first time in over 12 years. Holm is the latest woman to join the growing group of female boxers at Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will step into the ri
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Xavier Griffin decommits from USC Four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 29 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has decommitted from USC, sources told ESPN. Griffin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound defender from Gainesville, Georgia, had been pledged to the Trojans since July 2024. ESPN's t
SPECIALS ElliReese Niday wins USA Diving national title ElliReese Niday became one of the youngest champions ever when she won the women's 10-meter title at the USA Diving national championships. The 13-year-old from Moultrie, Georgia, scored 721.40 points to beat Texas sophomore Bayleigh Cranford by 10 point
COMBAT SPORTS Paddy Pimblett says next opponent will 'more than likely' be Justin Gaethje UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has said his next opponent will more than likely be Justin Gaethje but he is also open to facing Ilia Topuria later this year. Pimblett (23-3) is coming off a career-best win over Michael Chandler in April. The 30-year-old
COMBAT SPORTS Ilia Topuria to fight Islam Makhachev on June 28 As UFC 317 looms large during International Fight Week on June 28th, one rising star is staying focused—but not silent. With his eyes firmly set on Charles Oliveira and the vacant lightweight title, Ilia Topuria is preparing for the biggest fight of his c
SPECIALS Kevin McGuff arrested for OVI Ohio State women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff, the Big Ten's 2024 coach of the year, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired last week, police said. A witness told police McGuff hit several curbs and drove partially into a yard, where he w
NHL Brad Shaw will not return to Philadelphia Flyers After ending the season as the Flyers’ interim head coach, associate coach Brad Shaw has informed the team he won’t be back next season on new boss Rick Tocchet’s staff, sources tell Charlie O’Connor of the ALLCITY Network. The news means Tocchet will ha
NFL Aaron Rodgers still in Steelers’ QB plans The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves at a crossroads, with the weight of their future quarterback decision resting heavily on their shoulders.
NHL NHL Preview - Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers (FLA leads series 3-2) The Florida Panthers (47-31-4) take the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4) as a part of Friday's NHL slate, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on TNT.
NHL Sharks prospect Egor Afanasyev terminates KHL deal Sharks prospect Egor Afanasyev has terminated his KHL deal, paving the way for him to potentially sign with San Jose.
MLB Huascar Ynoa signs with Mexican League’s Leones De Yucatán Ynoa was cut loose by the Twins in April after allowing five earned runs in 4.1 innings at Triple-A St. Paul. The 26-year-old will now continue his playing career south of the border and could get looks from MLB organizations again if his time in Mexico g
SOCCER Premier League - Manchester United vs Chelsea Enzo Maresca doesn’t have the best relationship with Chelsea supporters but they could secure UEFA Champions League qualification this season as they now take on Manchester United.
NHL Blackhawks interview Jeff Blashill for head coaching vacancy As Chicago has searched for its next bench boss, they’ve been linked to very few candidates. Aside from potentially retaining interim head coach Anders Sorensen, the only external candidate they were known to speak with was David Carle who instead is rem
NBA Rockets open to trading Alperen Sengun Sengun played a key role in Houston’s strong 2024–25 season, helping the team secure the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 52–30 record. He averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game across 76 starts, earning his f
SOCCER Premier League - Tottenham vs Aston Villa Aston Villa have once again given themselves a brilliant chance of UEFA Champions League qualification as the Villains take on a very distracted Tottenham Hotspur side at Villa Park.
NHL Senators begin contract talks with Claude Giroux Steve Staios states at the club's end-of-season availability that the organization wants to have Giroux return.
NBA Kevon Looney hopes to re-sign with Warriors Kevon Looney faces uncertain future as Warriors exit playoffs but vows to return and chase another title.
MLB MLB Preview - Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox G1 On Friday, Garrett Crochet will start for the Boston Red Sox (22-23) against Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves (22-22), with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.
MLB White Sox acquire Miguel Castro from Astros The Chicago White Sox are acquiring pitcher Miguel Castro in a trade with the Houston Astros. Castro, 30, was most recently in the majors last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a 2.29 ERA in 17 games in Triple-A this season.
NBA Latest on Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury could have been devastating, but experts believe his rapid surgery, performed just hours after the rupture, gives him a rare advantage.
MLB MLB Preview - New York Mets vs New York Yankees G1 The New York Mets (28-16) kick off a three-game series against the New York Yankees (25-18) with a Friday matchup at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET.
MLB Rangers release Adrian Houser In a move that marks both an end and a beginning, Adrian Houser has been released from his minor league contract with the Rangers, opening the door to new possibilities in his professional baseball career.
NFL New England Patriots claim star left tackle Will Campbell in NFL Draft This New England Patriots rookie will be tested right off the bat in the 2025 NFL season.
MLB MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies G1 The Philadelphia Phillies (25-18) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (15-29) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The contest begins at 6:45 p.m. ET.
NFL No deal in place between 49ers, LT D.J. Humphries Humphries, 31, is a nine-year NFL veteran. He was a starter for the Arizona Cardinals for eight seasons, starting all 98 games in which he appeared.
MLB MLB Preview - Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds G1 The Cleveland Guardians (25-18) visit the Cincinnati Reds (21-24) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. The contest begins at 6:40 p.m. ET.
MLB White Sox release Brandon Drury The White Sox released Brandon Drury from his minor league deal, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. He has been on the injured list since May 8. Drury hasn’t played a game for Triple-A Charlotte since April 26.
NFL Patriots’ Christian Barmore cleared for football activities New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore said Thursday that he has been cleared for football activity after having his 2024 season cut short due to a recurrence of blood clots.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs G1 The Chicago White Sox (14-30) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Chicago Cubs (25-19). The matchup starts at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.
NFL Caleb Williams’ camp tried to avoid Bears in 2024 draft Quarterback Caleb Williams was so concerned about being picked by the Chicago Bears in 2024 that he and his family weighed circumventing the entire NFL draft, consulting with lawyers to figure out a way around the league's collective bargaining agreement
