Marcus Bennett Sports Editor 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ended contract extension talks and voiced frustration over a two-year offer from the team, setting the stage to play out the final season of his deal as a pending free agent in 2027 while training camp opens. Contract negotiations between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield … Read more
The Portland Trail Blazers and city officials remain deeply divided over a proposed $573 million public funding package for Moda Center renovations. During a tense City Council work session, team leadership called the city's draft term sheet a non-starter while unresolved legal disputes over arena upkeep stall negotiations ahead of an August 12 vote. Basketball … Read more
Seattle police chief Shon Barnes resigned Thursday amid mounting pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson over the city’s delayed public communication following a fatal shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles steps in as interim chief as the city prepares for Seafair Weekend. Seattle police chief Shon Barnes stepped down Thursday … Read more
The Women’s National Basketball Association has suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Sundayguardianlive from attending the franchise’s next five home games and imposed an undisclosed fine following an altercation with spectators during a game against the Indiana Fever at Marca in Seattle. According to the Sundayguardianlive, the incident occurred during the Fever’s 105-95 victory on July … Read more
As the Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp at Saint Vincent College for the 2026 NFL season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed that this year will be his final campaign, while strong performances from wide receiver DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. highlighted an active second day of practice under head coach Mike McCarthy. The transition in … Read more
A rare one-of-one Shohei Ohtani Topps Chrome card featuring dual game-worn gold Logoman patches and signatures in English and Japanese kanji has been pulled in Boca Raton, Florida, prompting massive seven-figure acquisition offers and a $10 million bounty ahead of the National Sports Collectors Convention. The modern sports memorabilia market has a new holy grail. … Read more
Following a defensive showcase on the opening day of practice, the Jacksonville Jaguars experienced a competitive, back-and-forth session on Thursday at the Miller Electric Center, according to SI. While the first day of camp belonged almost entirely to the defense, Thursday’s practice featured an explosive and efficient offensive response led by fourth-year wide receiver Parker … Read more
All 55 member associations of The New York Times have voted to boycott FIFA soccer competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup, if FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors is approved. The unanimous decision was reached at an emergency virtual meeting … Read more
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa condemned FIFA on July 30, 2026, over its unconsulted $20 billion plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, warning that the unilateral proposal threatens the sport’s continental structure and requires full regional support to succeed. Asian Football Confederation Condemns FIFA Over $20 Billion … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers have opened their 2026 training camp at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, with veteran players reporting on Saturday, July 25, to join the rookie class that arrived a week prior, according to Yahoo Sports. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, who is in his 10th season in charge, is taking a … Read more