Former Heat leading scorer announces his retirement at age 32
Rook 2 is ready to hang up his sneakers.
Veteran NBA swingman Josh Richardson announced in a post to social media on Wednesday night that he is retiring from basketball. Richardson said, “I always gave my best, that’s why i can say this with no regret,” and proceeded to issue a statement of gratitude to his coaches, teammates, and fans.
You can see Richardson’s full post here.
Still only 32 years old, Richardson was a four-year player at the University of Tennessee, making two SEC All-Defensive teams and earning a First Team All-SEC selection in 2015. He then went to the Miami Heat as a second-round pick (No. 40 overall) in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Richardson quickly developed into an important player for the Heat, getting key minutes as a rookie during their 2016 Eastern Conference playoff run. By 2019, Richardson had become one of Miami’s best homegrown success stories, leading the team in scoring that year with 16.6 points per game.
Eventually, Richardson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler to Miami. He bounced around the league after that, playing for the 76ers, the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs, and the New Orleans Pelicans before ultimately returning to the Heat as a little-used reserve for the final two seasons of his NBA career from 2023-25.
Richardson produced some highlights and some lowlights over the course of his time in the league. But he will ultimately go down as a surprise NBA success story after 10 career seasons and over $62 million in total salary.
Ex-Packers All-Pro RB reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis at age 49
A former All-Pro player for the Green Bay Packers is sharing some difficult health news this week.
Retired ex-NFL running back Ahman Green appeared this week on the “Go Long” podcast. During the episode, Green revealed that he has been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease.
Green said that he was not scared of the disease and added that he was determined to keep a positive mindset. Here is the video clip.
Ahman Green has Early Onset Parkinson’s. He looks around. He knows one domino can tip to the next, but hell no. He’s not scared.
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 29, 2026
“My clock is going to stop ticking when I want it to stop ticking.”
Full ep: https://t.co/F5sprLFqAQ pic.twitter.com/10h9FJ0OVb
The 49-year-old Green played in the NFL from 1998-2009, spanning stints with the Packers, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Houston Texans. But Green’s most productive and best-remembered years came during his time in Green Bay from 2000-06.
Green, a former Nebraska standout, was a four-time NFL Pro Bowler with the Packers and also made one All-Pro team. He posted six different seasons of 1,000 or more yards rushing, including a monstrous 2003 campaign in which Green ran for 1,883 yards (tied for 12th all-time in a single season) and 15 touchdowns.
After brief stints in the United Football League and the Canadian Football League, Green retired as a player in 2011. Still Green Bay’s all-time leading rusher, Green was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 2014.
Though Green was also in the news several years back due to a troubling incident, he remains a beloved Packers great and a local fan favorite. The news of Green’s Parkinson’s diagnosis comes weeks after another great running back of the 2000s shared a very tough health update of his own too.
Angels trade a former 20-HR hitter to a division rival
The Los Angeles Angels are starting to liquidate some assets.
Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe has been traded to the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Wednesday. RHP Chase Silseth is also headed to Texas as part of the deal while the Rangers are sending 19-year-old shortstop prospect Angel Arredondo back to the Angels in return.
O’Hoppe, 26, had spent his entire MLB career with the Angels up to this point and at one point was their No. 1-ranked prospect. He peaked in the 2024 season, hitting .244 with 20 home runs and 56 RBIs through 136 games.
But O’Hoppe’s production had been cratering ever since then. That included this year where O’Hoppe had become a negative WAR player in Anaheim with a career-low .209 batting average to go along with four home runs and 23 RBIs through 75 games.
Now O’Hoppe will be headed elsewhere in the division with the Rangers. Also coming along with him is Silseth, a 26-year-old converted reliever who had gone 3-2 with a 2.72 ERA over 47 appearances out of the bullpen for the Angels this season.
The Angels themselves do have something to be excited about too with Arredondo, a righty batter who hit .310 with an .813 OPS in rookie league for the Rangers last season. But the bigger storyline here is that the Halos (under new interim GM John Mozeliak) appear to be willing to sell at this year’s trade deadline, begging the question of if this notable name will be the next one to go.
Angel Reese gets heated with Paige Bueckers during game
Angel Reese has found another former No. 1 overall pick to mix it up with.
The Atlanta Dream star Reese got heated with Dallas Wings counterpart Paige Bueckers in the middle of their game on Wednesday. During the first quarter at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, Bueckers got switched onto Reese in the post.
Reese drove down the lane on the undersized Bueckers, but Bueckers held her own and forced Reese to give up the ball. While Bueckers was whistled for a foul on the play, she was hyped at her defensive stand and starting loudly clapping in Reese’s direction.
That led to Reese approaching Bueckers and exchanging some heated words with her. Here is the video of the incident between the two.
Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese are going at itpic.twitter.com/djYWjzzX9d
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 30, 2026
No technical foul resulted there on either player. But it was the Wings who ended up taking a 38-32 lead over the Dream into the halftime buzzer.
Despite their heated incident on Wednesday, Reese and Bueckers are actually friends off the court. In fact, they even spent time hanging out together during WNBA All-Star Weekend last week.
Paige and Angel Reese are happy too see each other this morning at practice :) pic.twitter.com/Ysw1WHYhNx
— Symone (@Symone_Stanley) July 24, 2026
That said, Reese is no stranger to mixing it up with opponents on the court and even made the news earlier this month for a cold mid-game taunt. Meanwhile, Bueckers is herself somewhat of an instigator as well.
Taysom Hill makes major announcement about his future
The NFL’s favorite gimmick player is officially headed for greener pastures.
Veteran New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill announced in a post to X on Wednesday that he will not be returning to the team in 2026. Hill said that “I still don’t have a clear answer about what the future holds” but added that “returning to New Orleans is not in the cards.”
The former BYU standout Hill also expressed his gratitude to the Saints and their fans for all the memories of the last nine seasons. Here is his full post.
Thank you New Orleans pic.twitter.com/Q27EJAg4Xk
— Taysom Hill (@T_Hill4) July 29, 2026
Hill, who turns 36 years old next month, went undrafted in 2017. But he signed with the Saints as a UDFA later that year and ended up having a productive and unconventional career.
Playing at quarterback, tight end, and wide receiver, Hill became the ultimate Swiss army knife for the Saints offense. Over his nine seasons in New Orleans, Hill was called on in all kinds of goal-line and short-yardage packages thanks to his versatility and athleticism.
Hill ultimately produced 34 total touchdowns as a runner, 11 total touchdowns as a receiver, and 12 total touchdowns as a quarterback. He even spent time over the years returning kicks and punts for the Saints.
That said, the injuries had begun to pile up for Hill in recent seasons, compounding a natural decline in his physical skills with age. Now with training camp officially kicking off, the unsigned Hill will be deciding what comes next for him outside of New Orleans.
Yankees are being linked to a 3-time All-Star hitter
The New York Yankees are leaving no stone unturned in their search for a better backstop.
New York is among the teams to have checked in on Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Wednesday. Heyman adds that the Yankees are also eyeing Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers and Cincinnati’s Tyler Stephenson.
Rutschman, a three-time MLB All-Star, is obviously the most intriguing of those names. Reports last week even suggested that the Orioles might be very open to the possibility of moving Rutschman as well.
A former No. 1 overall pick, Rutschman has been putting together a strong 2026 campaign for Baltimore. While he is currently on the injured list due to a wrist issue, Rutschman is hitting .251 this season with eight home runs and 47 RBIs to go along with his usual superb defense behind the plate.
Meanwhile, the Yankees’ issues at catcher are no secret. Austin Wells (hitting .161 this season) and Ali Sanchez (hitting .255 but with a subpar .656 OPS) are not quite getting the job done right now for the 61-46 Yankees.
It remains to be seen if the Orioles would actually be willing to send a key piece like Rutschman to a division rival in the Yankees. But if not, New York still has some additional targets at catcher ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Bengals star suffers concerning injury on 1st day of training camp
The first day of training camp was one to forget for the Cincinnati Bengals and 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart.
The Bengals pass rusher had to be carted off the field following a gruesome leg injury on Wednesday.
🎥 Video of Shemar Stewart’s injury:
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 29, 2026
Fair warning… It’s not a fun watch 😕#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/IPjcI2Qhlx
Stewart, who was a star for the Texas A&M Aggies, was selected at No. 17 overall by the Bengals in 2025. Unfortunately, he played just eight games as a rookie with 11 tackles and 1 sack as he battled various injuries throughout the season.
Still, Stewart was expected to be a big piece of the new-look defense with new coordinator Al Golden.
According to ESPN’s Ben Baby, no imaging had been done just yet, but Stewart was wearing a protective leg brace and was seen on crutches after leaving training camp.
Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer also mentioned that Stewart wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg before he was taken off on a cart.
Stewart infamously took a long time to sign his deal last season, and he was the last first-round pick to come to terms on a contract.
Now, Stewart’s sophomore season might be coming to an end already, although the Bengals are hoping for the best when it comes to the imaging.
NBA investigation involving Kawhi Leonard takes major turn
The NBA investigation regarding the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard might not come to an end anytime soon.
On Wednesday, ESPN insider Baxter Holmes revealed that this investigation could “drag” into 2027.
“The NBA investigation into whether the LA Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don’t agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team,” Holmes wrote.
Holmes adds that if the two sides can’t agree on a settlement, the case will head to a “neutral arbitrator who is jointly appointed by the NBA and the NBPA.”
The Toronto Raptors had agreed to acquire Leonard in a trade with the Clippers, but Toronto decided to put it on hold until the investigation was completed.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league didn’t pause the trade, but the Raptors did as they waited for things to be finalized. Silver also added that it is a complicated investigation and he said that it has gone on much longer than anybody thought, and he understands why there is so much frustration.
“And at the same time, we want to be able to answer to our teams and our fans and to all of you that this is comprehensive and that to the best of our ability, we’ve discerned what actually happened in this situation,” Silver said, via Baxter Holmes.
Right now, there is no end in sight, and it could be next year before something gets finalized on the investigation.
Ole Miss seeking nearly $1 million from former players
Lane Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss to LSU is still causing a ripple effect.
Now, with weeks to go before the regular season starts, Ole Miss is suing two former players who are now at LSU. The lawsuit asks for a total of $1 million from the players due to a “breach of contract.”
“The Rebels are seeking $550,000 from former defensive end Princewill Umanmielen and $400,000 from former guard Devin Harper, plus attorneys’ fees and court costs, in a breach of contract complaint,” as reported by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach.
Ole Miss released a statement regarding the breach of contract.
“The University of Mississippi has a responsibility to enforce its contractual terms, and this position is consistent with the actions of other institutions in the current landscape of college athletics.”
Both players signed deals to return to Ole Miss before reversing course and deciding to follow Lane Kiffin to the LSU Tigers.
Umanmielen, a star pass rusher, entered the portal on January 20 but signed his deal on January 3, and Harper signed a deal with Ole Miss on January 6 before signing with LSU on January 16.
Ole Miss announces it’s filed suit for breach of contract against former players and current LSU players Devin Harper and Princewill Umanmielen. Included are these timelines. pic.twitter.com/fxNwilBk8L
— Chase Parham (@ChaseParham) July 28, 2026
According to Rivals, Umanmielen’s NIL valuation this season is at $1.5 million.
LeBron James reportedly had a $20 million offer from 1 NBA team
LeBron James ended the long decision-making process and wound up choosing the Philadelphia 76ers as his next team.
The other rumored finalists were the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. But plenty of teams had at least a discussion regarding James.
On Wednesday, ESPN insider Dave McMenamin even revealed the Los Angeles Clippers offered James $20 million on a one-year deal.
“The LA Clippers even discussed a lucrative one-season contract north of $20 million that would allow him to stay at his Brentwood, California, home, sources said,” McMenamin wrote.
He also added that the Boston Celtics “expressed interest,” although it wasn’t mentioned how far those conversations went.
The Clippers teaming up LeBron James with Kawhi Leonard would’ve been a fun sight. On the other hand, the Clippers and Toronto Raptors agreed to a deal sending Leonard back to Toronto, although it was canceled due to the ongoing Aspiration investigation.
In the end, James wasn’t worried about the money. He signed a two-year deal worth $8 million and a player option to go play with the 76ers. Rich Paul, James’ agent, also explained how the relationship with Tyrese Maxey played a factor in the decision as well.
James going to play for the other Los Angeles team would’ve been quite a story, especially after spending eight seasons with the Lakers.
Orioles considering unconventional deadline approach
The Baltimore Orioles came into Wednesday with a 52-56 record, which means their hopes of an American League Wild Card spot are shrinking.
However, it seems the Orioles are considering buying and selling at the MLB trade deadline on August 3, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. The Detroit Tigers are also considering taking a similar approach.
“The Orioles are open-minded; they may have a hybrid type of Trade Deadline, buy and sell, because of the complexity of where they’re at.”
"The Orioles may have a hybrid type of Trade Deadline, buy and sell… simply because of the complexity of where they're at."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 29, 2026
– @jonmorosi on #MLBCentral pic.twitter.com/obJlgZBqDM
Despite the sub-.500 record, Baltimore came into Wednesday just 2.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, which makes them an interesting team to watch ahead of the deadline.
Reports swirled recently that catcher Adley Rutschman, the top pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, could be moved. However, Rutschman was placed on the IL recently due to left wrist inflammation, making it difficult for him to be traded in the next few days.
Jackson Holliday’s name has also surfaced in trade rumors, so there are several ways the Orioles could go at this year’s deadline. Jeff Passan also mentioned Colton Cowser as a player who could be moved, so only time will tell what the Orioles decide to do going into the trade deadline.
Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal interest gets new update amid Shohei Ohtani concerns
The Los Angeles Dodgers might really be landing Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal at this year’s trade deadline.
On Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani and manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star is dealing with a biceps issue as well as a sore knee. He hasn’t pitched since July 3, and there is now no timetable for Ohtani’s return to the mound.
Ohtani threw a bullpen recently in Philadelphia, although they admitted his body didn’t respond well after that.
As such, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Dodgers’ interest in Skubal has “increased” due to the Ohtani update.
The Dodgers’ interest in Tarik Skubal has increased due to questions surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s availability to pitch, as I reported on @MLBNetwork earlier.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2026
Yet it is unlikely the Tigers could obtain OF prospect Josue De Paula as the headliner in a multi-player package.
Earlier in the week, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan said that his “guess” was that the Dodgers would win the Skubal sweepstakes, and things might get more hectic given Ohtani’s uncertainty.
The Tigers’ reported asking price for Skubal is a “controllable starting pitcher plus quality prospects,” according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, and Morosi mentioned that it is “unlikely” that Josue De Paula is part of any deal.
Nonetheless, the Dodgers have not been shy to make major moves in the summer or the offseason, and landing Skubal could expedite contract discussions with the reigning American League Cy Young winner as LA eyes a third straight World Series title.
Biff Poggi lands new job after Michigan stint
Biff Poggi just keeps on finding new jobs in college football, although this time he is moving to television.
Poggi is set to join the Big Ten Network as an analyst for a series of shows, including B1G Countdown to Kickoff.
Former Michigan associate head coach Biff Poggi is a new addition to Big Ten Network's on-air roster for this college football season.
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) July 29, 2026
Poggi will serve as an analyst on shows such as The B1G Show, B1G Today, B1G Countdown to Kickoff, B1G Live: Football Game Break, B1G Live:…
Poggi’s journey has been interesting. He was most recently the interim head coach for the Michigan Wolverines after Sherrone Moore was fired in December due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member that led to his arrest.
Biff Poggi went 6-16 in two seasons as the head coach of the Charlotte 49ers before being fired prior to the end of the 2024 season.
Poggi was also an assistant at schools such as Brown, Temple and The Citadel before coaching prep and high school football. He had three separate stints at Michigan as an assistant, but now he will transition to being an analyst.
Brian Kelly, who was fired last season by the LSU Tigers, is also making his way to the booth as he will call Mountain West Conference games for CBS.
Tarik Skubal makes Tigers history as trade rumors swirl
There is a chance that Tarik Skubal made his final start as a member of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
If so, he is going out with a bang. Skubal struck out Taylor Ward in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park, and the Tigers pitcher became the 17th player in franchise history to record 1,000 strikeouts.
On top of that, he became the fastest ever in Detroit history to do so, passing the mark previously held by future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer.
Tarik Skubal strikes out Taylor Ward to lead off the game.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2026
He is the 17th pitcher to reach 1,000 strikeouts with the @Tigers.
Fastest to reach the milestone in franchise history, surpassing Max Scherzer. @MLBNetwork
Here was the 1,000th strikeout of Skubal’s career.
Tarik Skubal records his 1,000th career strikeout! https://t.co/xiDurzeT8U pic.twitter.com/KirzyeCXHp
— MLB (@MLB) July 29, 2026
Skubal, who won the American League Cy Young Award last season, will be arguably the best player on the market, especially if the San Diego Padres decide not to trade Mason Miller.
The Tigers reportedly have a heavy asking price for Skubal, and one MLB insider even said the Los Angeles Dodgers could be in the driver’s seat to land Skubal.
Still, it remains to be seen if the Tigers trade Skubal, although they entered Wednesday’s game six games below .500 and 3.5 games behind in the AL Wild Card race, so it makes sense to open the phones for him.
The MLB trade deadline is on August 3, and if this is Skubal’s final time in a Tigers uniform, at least fans can remember him setting a career milestone at home.
Former No. 1 overall pick visiting Browns for possible reunion
The Cleveland Browns have some new faces in town, but they are considering a reunion with a former No. 1 overall draft pick.
On Wednesday, the Browns hosted Jadeveon Clowney, who was the top pick by the Houston Texans in 2014.
Possible reunion: DE Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the #Browns today, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 29, 2026
Following an 8.5-sack season with the #Cowboys, Clowney is exploring another stint in Cleveland, where he had 11 sacks in two seasons from 2021-22. pic.twitter.com/ikdNM2Ytve
Clowney spent five seasons with the Houston Texans, recording 9.5 sacks in 2017 and 9 in 2018 before going to the Seattle Seahawks.
Clowney spent one season with the Seahawks and one with the Tennessee Titans before playing two seasons with the Browns in 2021 and 2022.
After that, Clowney spent a season each with the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys in a busy career.
Clowney’s career includes three straight Pro Bowl trips in the final seasons of his run in Houston, but he was traded to the Seahawks with one year left on his deal.
The Seahawks then didn’t re-sign Clowney, which led to him going to the Titans.
In his NFL career, Clowney has played a total of 153 regular-season games with 66.5 sacks, and he had 8.5 sacks in 13 games for the Cowboys in 2025, so he can still produce even at the age of 33.
Luka Doncic reportedly making major gesture for Lakers teammates
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is set to go above and beyond in hopes of bonding with his new teammates.
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Doncic is going to host his teammates on a four-day minicamp in his native country of Slovenia. This will take place in August and will feature various activities, including golf, workouts and Ljubljana tourism.
Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will include workouts, golf and some Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 29, 2026
The Lakers have lots of new faces on the roster. For starters, LeBron James decided not to return to LA and instead chose the Philadelphia 76ers.
LA acquired Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler in a massive blockbuster trade, then signed Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton right after acquiring Kessler.
LA has also added Ziaire Williams, who last played for the Brooklyn Nets, as well as former Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney.
Austin Reaves is also back in the purple and gold with a four-year, $185 million deal, and there are still hopes of Jonathan Kuminga coming to town in what would solidify the new-look roster in the post-LeBron James era.
So, Luka Doncic is trying to step up as the leader and he is hoping the Slovenia trip can unite his new teammates before training camp begins.
Fans all said the same thing about the NCAA’s suspension of Tennessee star
The NCAA strikes again, and this time fans are in disbelief. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter was suspended for two games.
The reason why is that his agent paid for his $427 flight during the pre-draft process, although Carter would later repay him for the flight ticket, via a report from Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Carter ended up withdrawing from the NFL Draft in January and decided to return to Tennessee as he dealt with an injury, so it’s an odd scenario and a hefty penalty for a minor infraction.
After the news came out, plenty of fans were laughing and questioning the NCAA for the punishment.
it’s almost laughable at this point. #FREEARION https://t.co/8QGgr6Fvny
— Barstool Rocky Top (@BarstoolTenn) July 29, 2026
Sue them.
— Will Boling (@will_boling) July 29, 2026
We've got players flaunting their Italian sports cars, private jet deals and apparel partnerships and we're suspending a guy over a $400 flight?
What are we doing here? https://t.co/krUv5OGqUD
Wild decision by the NCAA. https://t.co/1ZQIXLVQgA
— Ben McKee (@benmckee14) July 29, 2026
Guys, what are we doing?
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTuckerCBB) July 29, 2026
Your backup center can make a million bucks but we’ve sniffed out a $500 impermissible benefit! https://t.co/Xtojtfh8do
Adam Sparks, who broke the initial news, had some form of clarity on the situation.
“If Arion Carter got travel expenses provided as part of an approved NIL contract, there’d be no problem. Because he’d be an “amateur.” But by accepting a flight from an NFL agent, the NCAA sees him as getting perks as a professional,” he wrote on X.
Still, it’s a puzzling move by the NCAA, and the latest in what has been questionable handling ever since the NIL era began.
As of now, Carter is set to miss the first two games, which come against Furman and Georgia Tech.
Sharks make NHL history with record-breaking contract
The San Jose Sharks have missed the playoffs for seven straight seasons, but they are investing heavily in forward Macklin Celebrini.
On Wednesday, the Sharks and Celebrini agreed to a new five-year deal worth $18.8 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. It will be a total of five years and $94 million for the 20-year-old Sharks sensation.
#sjsharks announce Macklin Celebrini contract extension: 5 years x $18.8 million.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 29, 2026
Anaheim Ducks star Leo Carlsson signed a five-year deal worth $90 million in July, putting him at $18 million per season, so Celebrini’s new contract is almost $1 million more per season.
The Sharks selected Celebrini first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. In two seasons, he has played in 152 games with 70 goals and 108 assists, and he had a total of 115 points this past season for the Sharks. That marked a single-season record for the Sharks.
Celebrini added that he “couldn’t be happier” after signing the new deal.
“I couldn’t be happier to sign an extension today,” Celebrini said, via the official release from NHL.com. “ My teammates and I are ready to take another step toward the ultimate goal of bringing a Stanley Cup to this city and its incredible fans. I can’t wait to get going.”
The Sharks have plenty of work remaining to get back to the playoffs, but Celebrini will be in town for at least the next five seasons.
Ravens had the coolest training camp entrance with the help of a new face
The Baltimore Ravens enlisted the help of a new face to get their players hyped up as they arrived at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md., for training camp.
Welcoming the players was none other than the team’s new public address announcer, JP Stevenson, who brought an entire sound system to announce each player’s arrival. Stevenson clearly did his homework, highlighting notable accomplishments from each player’s football career.
Even superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson was impressed.
“Hey, this [is] crazy, Y’all funny,” the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player said as he walked past Stevenson.
Here is a video of Stevenson’s work.
Had a little extra juice for player arrivals 😂
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 28, 2026
Introducing our new PA announcer coming to the Bank, JP Stevenson! pic.twitter.com/c2NzZAUopy
Jackson and the Ravens will see (and hear) more of Stevenson once the 2026 season comes around.
Baltimore will kick off its campaign on Sept. 13 on the road against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., before traveling back home for a Week 2 showdown on Sept. 20 versus the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.
The Ravens are looking to bounce back after winning just eight games in 2025 and missing the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2021 before later parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh.
Report: Jaylen Brown ready to check ego amid LeBron James’ arrival
It is NBA championship or bust for the Philadelphia 76ers, given the tremendous offseason they are having. But if they are to bring a title back to the City of Brotherly Love, they will have to find the right balance with a top-heavy roster that now features Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
That’s something that the 76ers will have to figure out going into the 2026-27 season.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Brown has expressed his willingness to sacrifice for the greater good of his new team following the arrival of four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James.
“There’s gonna be so much sacrifice that’s gonna go into next season. And one person around Jaylen Brown told me today, he’s gonna approach this with no ego,” Charania said.
Shams on the Sixers:
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) July 28, 2026
"There's gonna be so much sacrifice that's gonna go into next season. And one person around Jaylen Brown told me today, he’s gonna approach this with no ego."pic.twitter.com/Cetk6jgzEp
It might take some time for Brown to get used to having the ball less in his hands, especially after leading the Boston Celtics with a 36.2% usage rate during the 2025-26 season. But at least he’s open to doing what it takes to ensure a smooth coexistence on the court with James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and rising star VJ Edgecombe.
It will likely come down to how efficient the 76ers will be with their possessions.
In the 2025-26 campaign, Philadelphia was 16th in the league overall with 114.3 points per 100 possessions and had the sixth-lowest turnover rate at 13.4%.
