Juan Soto’s contract rejection should spark a new Nationals strategy

Juan Soto’s contract rejection should spark a new Nationals strategy

The Nationals have two options now that Juan Soto reportedly has turned down their 15-year, $440 million extension offer: trade him before the Aug. 2 deadline and replenish the farm system with what should be an unprecedented return of prospects, or make the most of their remaining time with him. The first choice is tantalizing for baseball fans. Imagine … Read more

Robert Lewandowski transfer: Barcelona, Bayern Munich reach deal

Robert Lewandowski transfer: Barcelona, Bayern Munich reach deal

Robert Lewandowski appears to be getting his wish. According to multiple reports on Friday, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for a transfer that will send the two-time reigning FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year from Allianz Arena to Camp Nou in a blockbuster move. For two months, Lewandowski has been adamant … Read more

Deandre Ayton’s deal and the impact on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes

Deandre Ayton’s deal and the impact on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes

The following transcript is an excerpt from The Crossover NBA podcast. Listen to the full episode on podcast players everywhere or on SI.com. On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Suns GM Ryan McDonough to discuss Deandre Ayton’s offer sheet with the Pacers, the Suns and the implications for Kevin Durant and the Nets. … Read more

Paolo Banchero vs. Jabari Smith Jr: Biggest takeaways from first NBA duel

Paolo Banchero vs. Jabari Smith Jr: Biggest takeaways from first NBA duel

LAS VEGAS — Vegas Summer League tipped off Thursday night with a high-profile doubleheader, as the Magic and Rockets and Pistons and Trail Blazers faced off to open the festivities. Let me preface all this with a disclaimer that Summer League isn’t necessarily worth overreacting to—it’s not the most structured or highest-level basketball, there are scant experienced NBA players who take part, and … Read more

Examining the fallout of the Browns trading Baker Mayfield to the Panthers

Examining the fallout of the Browns trading Baker Mayfield to the Panthers

The Browns and Baker Mayfield finalized their high-profile divorce on Wednesday with Mayfield heading to the Panthers for a 2024 conditional fifth-round pick. The Browns will also be paying a large chunk of the quarterback’s salary ($10.5 million, according to NFL Network), while the Panthers are responsible for roughly $5 million. Mayfield himself will take … Read more

Chet Holmgren impresses in NBA Summer League debut

Chet Holmgren impresses in NBA Summer League debut

SALT LAKE CITY — At first glance you can’t believe it. Oklahoma City hitched its wagon to him? Chet Holmgren, all 7′ 1″, 195-pounds of him, isn’t skinny for an NBA player. He’s skinny for anyone, a stick figure brought to life. If there is such a thing as a prototypical NBA body, Holmgren’s is the opposite of it. … Read more

Israel Adesanya Entered As The Undertaker Ahead of UFC 276 Win

Israel Adesanya Entered As The Undertaker Ahead of UFC 276 Win

Earlier this week, Israel Adesanya had an epiphany. Pro wrestling theme songs are a constant part of his workout soundtrack. He enjoys the music, particularly from the vaunted era of the late 90’s that featured “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X and The Undertaker. Remembering those awe-inspiring entrances from The Undertaker, Adesanya decided … Read more

Carlos Sainz captures first F1 victory in incident-packed British Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz captures first F1 victory in incident-packed British Grand Prix

The 2022 British Grand Prix can easily be described in two words: a roller coaster.  It started with two massive wrecks that made fans gasp and watch in horror as Zhou Guanyu flipped upside down before vaulting over the barrier, and Alex Albon being sent to the hospital for a completely separate wreck in the opening … Read more

Nick Kyrgios beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, shows why he can win Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, shows why he can win Wimbledon

Well, that was entertaining, huh? After his four-set victory over No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday at Wimbledon, Nick Kyrgios told the crowd, “The media loves to write that I’m bad [for] the sport, but I’m clearly not.” The match had everything: high-powered serving from both players, trick shots (Kyrgios), arguments with chair umpire … Read more

NBA trade grades: Celtics acquire Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers

NBA trade grades: Celtics acquire Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers

In a somewhat shocking trade that fortified a strong 2023 title contender, the Celtics acquired Malcolm Brogdon from the Pacers for Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, a 2023 first-round pick, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts and Juwan Morgan. Here are our grades. Celtics: A The Celtics entered the offseason with few holes on a roster that was … Read more