Marcus Bennett Sports Editor

WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley will miss SummerSlam as she recovers from a torn meniscus, according to Raw general manager Adam Pearce, as reported by [Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455900-rhea-ripley-miss-wwe-summerslam-injury-ladder-match-will-determine-interim-womens-champion). Ripley sustained the injury on Sunday, May 31, at Clash in Italy during a title defense against Jade Cargill, according to [Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25455900-rhea-ripley-miss-wwe-summerslam-injury-ladder-match-will-determine-interim-womens-champion). Although she subsequently competed in … Read more

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres for international bonus pool money on Thursday. To clear roster space, Pittsburgh designated struggling reliever Dennis Santana for assignment, ending a turbulent stint for the veteran right-hander. The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant bullpen shuffle on Thursday, trading for Ron Marinaccio from the … Read more

Magomed Ankalaev returns to the UFC Octagon on Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, facing short-notice replacement Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. The former light heavyweight champion is fighting for the first time since losing his belt to Alex Pereira last August. Magomed Ankalaev is stepping back into the … Read more

The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in a Wednesday doubleheader opener at Fenway Park, tying a franchise record set in 1946. However, their bid for a historic 16th consecutive victory ended later that evening with a 5-1 loss. The Boston Red Sox reached a milestone on … Read more

With the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching on August 3, teams are navigating a landscape defined by an abundance of clubs stuck in the middle of the standings. According to The New York Times, only eight teams entered the current week with less than 10 percent playoff odds on FanGraphs, resulting in a … Read more

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has implemented a series of surprise, late-night anti-doping controls during the 2026 Tour de France, sparking significant debate among riders, teams, and the professional riders’ association, the CPA. The testing program, which has included visits to hotel rooms as early as 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., represents an expansion of … Read more

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Wells has found that both the cause and manner of the 18-year-old’s death are “undetermined” pending further investigation. Attorney Ben Crump announced the findings on Wednesday during a news conference at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago. Independent Autopsy Results Remain Undetermined The autopsy was … Read more

Phillies runners Justin Crawford and J.T. Realmuto were both tagged out during a chaotic rundown, effectively ending the Phillies’ late-game rally at Citizens Bank Park. Ninth-Inning Rundown Ends Phillies’ Comeback Bid The contest reached a frantic conclusion in the bottom of the ninth inning. With the Phillies trailing 2-1 and runners on second and third … Read more

FIFA has launched a formal disciplinary investigation into a post-match brawl that marred the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The governing body confirmed on Monday that it has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to examine potential violations of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) following the 1-0 victory for … Read more

No Timeline Set for Free Agency Decision Rich Paul, the longtime friend and agent of LeBron James, stated on Monday that there is no set timeline for the 41-year-old star to announce his decision regarding his next NBA team. Speaking on the latest episode of “Game Over” with Max Kellerman, Paul emphasized that the decision … Read more