Cristopher Sánchez was named the National League’s starting pitcher for Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park after a dominant first half. The Phillies ace will face AL starter Dylan Cease in a rare hometown start.

Orlando's Jordan Lee rallied past Cruz Hewitt to win the Wimbledon boys' singles title, a landmark moment for the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. The 16-year-old's run capped a rapid rise through junior ranks.

A ninth‑inning rally and a 10th‑inning sac fly lifted the Red Sox to a 3–2 win over the Mets, capping a perfect 9‑0 road trip and a nine‑game streak.

Stephen Stroud, the Raleigh developer who helped bring the Carolina Hurricanes and build the Lenovo Center, has died at 83.

James Harden and his managers asked a Los Angeles judge to overturn a March 2025 fraud verdict that ordered roughly $1.35M in damages over a Beverly Hills rental; a hearing is set for Aug. 3.

Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell went 10th overall to the Rockies on Saturday, giving Denver a polished switch‑hitting infielder. The pick comes with a brief surgery timeline and a plan to develop him into an everyday contributor.

Gary Trent Jr. is staying in Milwaukee on a four‑year, $64M fully guaranteed deal — a signing that immediately reshapes the Bucks' offseason narrative.

The Pirates used the No. 5 pick to draft LSU outfielder Derek Curiel, a polished left-handed contact hitter with center-field potential.

VAR reviews — from a sensor‑equipped ball to lengthy pitch‑side checks — have upended crucial World Cup moments and left Bay Area and Seattle fans divided.

Greg Hawthorne, a 1979 first‑round pick for the Steelers and Super Bowl XIV winner, has died at 69, his family said. He later played for the Patriots and Colts.

Rookie Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday and earned his first All-Star nod the next day after Chicago’s 14-1 win. It was a 48‑hour rise few expected.

The Red Sox used the 20th overall pick to take UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner, a contact-first college bat with speed and standout defense. Scouts like his plate discipline even as questions linger about arm strength and power.

The Reds grabbed Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron with the No. 18 pick — a power-speed prospect whose swing and glove give Cincinnati a high-upside infielder.