Blue Jays are missing Bo Bichette, and this concerning Vladimir Guerrero Jr stat shows why originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It’s been an interesting start to the season for the Toronto Blue Jays, and frankly, if this team were healthy, we’d likely be looking at one of the better teams in baseball. Unfortunately for Toronto, it has just been hit with injuries, something that’s unavoidable at times.
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Angels’ Mike Trout gets reality check on his future in Los Angeles originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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There’s no debate that Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels is one of the greatest players to ever lace them up. If we look at a pure talent standpoint, Trout is probably one of the best five players ever to play the game.
Trout has been excellent to start the 2026 campaign, and it’s honestly one of the best stories of the year.
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Thunder -15.5; over/under is 209.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27.
The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference games.
Real Madrid defender assures his commitment amid turbulent times: ‘I have fought very hard’
While Alvaro Carreras started strong at Real Madrid after arriving in the summer, his descent has been as swift as his ascent was a few months ago.
From being an undisputed starter to going behind Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia, a lot has changed for Carreras in recent months and there are conflicting reports as to why the player has lost the manager’s faith.
The decision does not appear to be tactical but rather due to a reported rift between the new signing and the coaching staff.
Detroit — After another long, sweaty slog, it finally was closing time for the Pistons. They’d led the Cavaliers by 18 but now were tied in the fourth quarter, and it was time to turn to … Daniss Jenkins?
Well, sure. The reserve guard on an incredible journey was ready because everyone is required to be ready on a Pistons team built on depth, defense and defiance. Jenkins embodies all of that, and displayed it just when it appeared the Pistons were letting the series opener slip away.
Many times it’s Cade Cunningham or Tobias Harris rescuing the Pistons.
SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 22: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleaders perform during the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 22, 2025 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
We are less than four months away from the start of the college football season, and (hopefully) a national championship run by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That seems like more than enough time to talk about Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule over and over and over again.
Raul Gustavo scores first NYCFC goal in US Cup win over Red Bulls
Brazilian defender Raul Gustavo scored his first goal for New York City FC in a crucial 3-1 away victory over NY Red Bulls on Wednesday, booking NYCFC’s place in the US Cup quarterfinals.
The 27-year-old center-back, who joined NYCFC for his second MLS season after spells with Corinthians, Bahia, and Hungarian club Ferencvaros, dominated defensively while contributing the breakthrough goal against their cross-town rivals.
The Thunder routed the Lakers on Tuesday night to open their Western Conference semifinal series.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20, and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Chiney Ogwumike joins Scott Van Pelt on SportsC