Carlos Lagrange, a top Yankees prospect, has been diagnosed with a right-shoulder capsular sprain and will be shut down from throwing for about six weeks.

The Lakers sent center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two 2031/2032 second‑round picks in a quick summer roster shakeup. Los Angeles continues to reshape its frontcourt after a major signing spree.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for June, extending her league record to 15 monthly honors. Her June surge included several 30-point nights and a 9-2 team month.

Captain Jamie Benn will stay in Dallas on a one-year, team-friendly deal. The signing keeps veteran leadership intact as the Stars juggle a tight salary cap.

James Dolan has reportedly handed the New York Rangers' day‑to‑day operations to his son Quentin, shifting top business oversight while Chris Drury keeps hockey duties.

The Celtics reportedly agreed to a four‑year, $56M extension with Neemias Queta after his breakout season as their starting center.

Former Saints linebacker and Texas A&M All‑American Keith Mitchell has died at 51; Texas A&M and TMZ confirmed his passing. No cause has been released.

Baltimore’s marquee pro bike race is off the calendar for 2026 amid leadership turnover and financial shortfalls. Organizers say a 2027 return is possible.

A Jacksonville teen will carry a flag onto the field at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19, giving a local youngster a rare moment on the global stage.

John Carlson signed a two‑year, $17M deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving the Bolts a veteran top‑pairing defenseman and a power‑play quarterback.

Club Volo opened at the Serpentine Pavilion, converting the public art site into courts for pickleball, sand volleyball and futsal. The new outdoor hub will host leagues, pickups and World Cup watch parties.

Alex Ovechkin will return to the Capitals for a 22nd season on a one-year deal that pays $1M with bonuses and keeps the franchise icon in Washington.

Providence Park's free World Cup watch party sold out after 20,000 tickets were claimed; gates open at 4 p.m. Monday for the U.S. Round of 16 viewing.