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We’re at the halfway point of the season, with most teams playing over 81 games at this point in the season. Among the top teams in adjusted score for team pitchers, most have high-end numbers across the board. The Phillies continue to be a strange team that allows a high BABIP, which can be seen via the individual pitcher numbers. Meanwhile, the Astros continue to overperform their underlying metrics, though they have Hunter Brown Back. Tatsuya Imai and Spencer Arrighetti have been pitching better, but it’s still a struggling rotation.

We’re at the halfway point of the season, with most teams playing over 81 games at this point in the season. Among the top teams in adjusted score for team pitchers, most have high-end numbers across the board. The Phillies continue to be a strange team that allows a high BABIP, which can be seen via the individual pitcher numbers. Meanwhile, the Astros continue to overperform their underlying metrics, though they have Hunter Brown Back. Tatsuya Imai and Spencer Arrighetti have been pitching better, but it’s still a struggling rotation.

A new addition to the Bills’ locker room, Dee Alford is still doing the math on how he got here. Six years ago, he was clocking in at 9:30 p.m. at a Georgia FedEx warehouse, hauling boxes out of a 53-foot semi until sunrise. This spring, he became the first player Brandon Beane signed in 2026 free agency — on a three-year deal worth up to $21M with a $4.5M bonus.
When COVID-19 shut sports down in 2020, the Tusculum corner had no NFL offers and a belt-line to clear before sunrise.

A new addition to the Bills’ locker room, Dee Alford is still doing the math on how he got here. Six years ago, he was clocking in at 9:30 p.m. at a Georgia FedEx warehouse, hauling boxes out of a 53-foot semi until sunrise. This spring, he became the first player Brandon Beane signed in 2026 free agency — on a three-year deal worth up to $21M with a $4.5M bonus.
When COVID-19 shut sports down in 2020, the Tusculum corner had no NFL offers and a belt-line to clear before sunrise.

Journalist: £40m-rated Liverpool star could stay despite Premier League interest
Liverpool Face Curtis Jones Decision as Nottingham Forest Interest Grows

Liverpool’s summer rebuild is gathering pace, but one of the most intriguing conversations surrounds a player who has been part of the club for years. On the latest edition of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis was joined by David Lynch to discuss the growing interest in Curtis Jones from Nottingham Forest and what it could mean for Liverpool’s transfer plans.

Journalist: £40m-rated Liverpool star could stay despite Premier League interest
Liverpool Face Curtis Jones Decision as Nottingham Forest Interest Grows

Liverpool’s summer rebuild is gathering pace, but one of the most intriguing conversations surrounds a player who has been part of the club for years. On the latest edition of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis was joined by David Lynch to discuss the growing interest in Curtis Jones from Nottingham Forest and what it could mean for Liverpool’s transfer plans.

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The Boston Celtics are reportedly open to trading Jaylen Brown, and plenty of teams are showing interest in the 2024 Finals MVP.
The Celtics reportedly tried trading Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but failed. However, in the aftermath of that, other teams started making calls on Brown.

Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged in connection with an alleged illegal sports betting scheme, according to prosecutors.
Beasley and Davis are facing charges alongside four alleged co-conspirators, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York said Monday. They have been identified as William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, and Ernesto Plascencia, along with current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano.

Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged in connection with an alleged illegal sports betting scheme, according to prosecutors.
Beasley and Davis are facing charges alongside four alleged co-conspirators, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York said Monday. They have been identified as William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, and Ernesto Plascencia, along with current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano.

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Our insiders provide the latest ahead of free agency opening on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.

Bobby Marks gets you ready for the start of free agency with priorities, financial decisions and players to watch on all 30 teams.

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Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be one of the bigger storylines in the NBA right now, and a new report has added an intriguing twist to the speculation. According to a recent report, Leonard has identified just one team outside of Los Angeles that he would be willing to commit to on a long-term contract if he were traded: the Toronto Raptors. It’s a surprising development considering how his first stint in Toronto ended.

Viktor Hovland secured a dramatic victory at the Travelers Championship, sinking a crucial 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole on Monday morning.
His triumph came after Scottie Scheffler, his formidable opponent, narrowly missed a 4-foot birdie attempt that would have extended the contest.
The playoff itself was a result of Scheffler’s clutch performance on Sunday night, where he holed an 8-foot par putt in near darkness to force the extra hole.
Returning to the par-4 18th, both golfers found the center of the fairway.

So be true to your school now/ Just like you would to your girl (or guy)
OK, maybe the wisdom of Brian Wilson doesn’t have much if anything to do with today’s entry. But I did hear it on the radio today, and the Bard of 60s teen culture was all that and fostered us to become fully Cali in my day. He was deceptively wise.
Plus I’ve been wanting to weigh in on the whole not-so-true-to-his-school Dusty May to Dallas deal.
At least as much as we know.

Enzo Maresca hired by Manchester City to anger of Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has been hired by Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s replacement on a three-year contract.
The Italian returns for his third spell at the club, having served as Guardiola’s assistant manager before becoming Chelsea’s head coach in 2024 and lifting the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup in 2025.
He would remain at the Blues until January 2026, when his relationship broke down with the club’s hierarchy to an extent that he saw fit to resign from his position on New Year’s Day.

Marcel Schäfer outlines expectations as Demichelis begins tenure as RB Leipzig head coach
After being appointed as RB Leipzig’s successor to Ole Werner as head coach a week ago, Martin Demichelis officially began his work at his new club on Monday.
In an interview with Bild, RB Leipzig managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer spoke in detail about the appointment and outlined what he expects the former Argentina international to bring to the team.
“We want to win matches. That comes through a tactical component, a physical component.

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The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors are in serious trade talks for forward Kawhi Leonard, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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Transfer expert explains Milan’s stance on Mount and next transfer priority after Ramos deal
Transfer expert Matteo Moretto insists that Mason Mount is not on Milan’s shopping list this summer and adds that the Rossoneri have prioritised signing a centre-back after securing a deal for Gonçalo Ramos.
Milan are preparing to welcome their first summer signing as the Serie A giants reportedly struck a deal with PSG for Gonçalo Ramos this past weekend.

Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has ALS. The running back revealed his diagnosis during an interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” on Monday.
Johnson, 40, said he was diagnosed with the disease — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — last year. His condition has deteriorated since then, with Johnson using a speech-generating device to speak.

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Shara Magomedov took aim at middleweight champion Sean Strickland after his UFC Fight Night 280 win.
Magomedov (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) rallied to defeat Michel Pereira (32-15 MMA, 10-6 UFC) by unanimous decision in Saturday’s co-main event in Baku, Azerbaijan.
“Bullet” targeted former champion Israel Adesanya after his win, but weighed in on a potential future title fight with Strickland, which he doesn’t ever see happening.
“He’s just a windbag, brother,” Magomedov told Red Corner MMA of Strickland.

Although the assumption has been that Ventrell Miller will start at linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars next to Foye Oluokun, a potential full-blown training camp competition for that role could be brewing.
And pushing Miller for that playing time could be an unlikely candidate.
John Shipley of Jaguars on SI recently highlighted four training camp battles worth watching, one of which was at linebacker between Miller and Branson Combs.
Previously, Shipley had this to say following the conclusion of offseason programs.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – JUNE 13: Pole position qualifier George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Second placed qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari and Third placed qualifier Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team look on during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Barcelona-Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.