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If Kawhi Leonard can sustain his 2025-26 production, the Raptors become "a top team in the East", with the seven-time All-Star reportedly returning to Toronto in a trade from the Clippers, who enter reboot mode.

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Why France can win World Cup after crushing Sweden
After France's dominant 3-0 win over Sweden, Joseph Prince-Wright explains why Les Bleus have the talent, depth, and attacking firepower to win the 2026 World Cup.

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Joe Prince-Wright and Nick Mendola preview the USMNT’s Round of 32 matchup versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, elaborating on why the Americans are “heavy favorites.”
Kawhi Leonard got he wanted (another massive payday) and the Raptors take a big swing.
Olise only made his debut for France in late 2024 but he’s the creative hub of their all-conquering attack.
Tadej Pogacar can tie the record with a fifth Tour de France title.

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  • CHI Guard #24
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    Powell made the All-Star team last year in his first and only season with the Heat. The writing was on the wall after Miami completed the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sending Powell to free agency. The 33-year-old shooting guard has averaged at least 21 points in each of the last two seasons and finished in the top five of Sixth Man of the Year voting in the two years before that. He should be counted on for his scoring once again with the Bulls. Powell certainly adds some legitimacy to Chicago’s young and developing roster.
  • DET Forward-Center #20
    After missing out on some of the big names to begin the offseason, the Pistons have finally made a significant move. Collins is set to turn 29 in September. He’s a nine-year NBA veteran and was a first-round pick by the Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft. Collins has averaged 15.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in his career. Two years ago with the Jazz, he averaged 19.0 points and 8.2 assists. Collins figures to be the Pistons’ new starting power forward with Tobias Harris not expected to return and should benefit as a lob threat playing alongside Cade Cunningham.
  • LAL Guard #36
    Still only 32, Smart is a 12-year NBA veteran best known for his nine-year tenure with the Celtics. He won the Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2021-22 season. Smart was still a significant piece for the Lakers last year as he averaged 9.3 points and 3.0 assists in 28.5 minutes per game. He opted out of his contract with the Lakers and was rewarded by the Rockets with a slight pay bump. NBA Insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer previously reported the Rockets were a potential landing spot for Smart.
  • MIA Guard-Forward #10
    No surprise here as the Heat were a prime destination for Hardaway ever since the organization completed the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hardaway comes to Miami with the Heat losing both Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. The need to replace that backcourt shooting as well as provide spacing around Giannis and Bam Adebayo made Hardaway an obvious and natural fit. The 34-year-old shooting guard was third in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season and could have an increased role with the Heat this year.
  • DET Center #0
    Duren is set to meet with the Kings and Lakers as free agency opens Tuesday evening, but it takes two teams to complete a sign and trade and the Pistons are saying they’re anything but a willing participant. Detroit has said Duren is part of the team’s core and isn’t interested in trading the 22-year-old center. The Pistons are even prepared to match any potential offer sheets Duren might sign with another team as a restricted free agent. Duren staying with the Pistons has been the most likely outcome heading into the offseason and that remains the case.
  • TOR Forward #2
    After seven seasons (playing six) in Los Angeles, Leonard is headed back to the franchise with whom he won an NBA title in 2019. The Clippers’ hesitation to give him a max extension of $126 million over two years opened the door for “The Klaw” to move, with the Raptors reportedly being willing to fork up that kind of money. Not only does Toronto add an immensely gifted offensive player who can score on all three levels, but Leonard is also one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. The issue has been his availability, with Kawhi appearing in at least 65 regular-season games just twice since leaving Toronto in 2019. When on the floor, he is an elite option for fantasy managers, regardless of league format.
  • BOS Guard-Forward #7
    Brown is coming off the best individual season of his NBA career, most of which was played without Jayson Tatum as he worked his way back from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite past evidence that the two can work together, most notably the 2024 NBA title, Brown’s name has come up in trade rumors, with the Celtics even offering him and two future first-round picks to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, while it would be surprising if Brown were not traded, given the rumors, the Celtics are reportedly asking for up to four first-round picks and players. Portland, one team that has been mentioned in connection with Brown, acquired Ja Morant on Monday, and their interest in JB was described as “moderate, at best.” The question is whether the Celtics will be willing to lower their asking price enough to get a deal done, which may also mean that they’re losing out on value.
  • LAL Forward #23
    James, who turns 42 in December, will play his 24th season in the NBA. However, it is not known which team he’ll suit up for. According to agent Rich Paul, the future Hall of Fame forward has informed the Lakers that he will not be re-signing with the team. Given the amount of money now tied up in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, James’ decision is surprising but not a seismic shock. In recent days, the Warriors have been rumored as a potential destination, with Draymond Green opting out of the final year of his deal to free up additional money for the franchise to make moves. While Dončić was already one of the first players to be selected in fantasy drafts, James’ exit raises Reaves’ ceiling in 2026-27.
  • DET Center #0
    For quite some time now, it has been believed that Duren and the Pistons were far apart in their negotiations on a new deal. While the 2026 All-Star struggled during the postseason, Monday’s report is shocking. Not only will Duren meet with the Kings at the beginning of free agency, but he’ll do so to work out a sign-and-trade with the Pistons. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Kings plan to offer Domantas Sabonis to the Pistons to get a deal done. Of course, Detroit can always refuse to do so, especially if they decide to simply match whatever offer sheet Duren signs. If Duren were to move on, that would put the Pistons in the market for a new starting center, which could affect the market for a player like New York’s Mitchell Robinson.
  • POR Guard #12
    The second overall pick in the 2019 draft, Morant’s time in Memphis has come to an end. While there were certainly high points, most notably his winning Rookie of the Year in 2020 and making two All-Star teams, the inability to stay healthy and off-court issues ultimately led the Grizzlies to seek a way to move on. Morant appeared in 20 games last season, averaging 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers. With the Trail Blazers having Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday on the roster, it’s fair to wonder if this will be Morant’s final destination. He’ll likely need a move to a third team to protect his fantasy ceiling in 2026-27.

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Kirby developing command with secondary pitches
Eric Samulski discusses George Kirby's fantasy upside with improved command and swing-and-miss with his secondary pitches in the curveball and sweeper after a strong outing on Monday.

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Last night’s article from the New York Times acknowledging that the bodycam footage from the Dianna Russini traffic stop didn’t mesh with the publication’s prior characterization of it included a nugget of related news buried near the bottom.
On July 1, 2009, we flipped the switch on our relationship with NBC.
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and the lack of one may have contributed to his limited participation in the team’s practices this spring.
New Bills wide receiver DJ Moore hasn’t wasted any time in endearing himself to fans in Buffalo.

NBA

The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
After eight seasons and an NBA title, the LeBron era for the Los Angeles Lakers is coming to an end.
Portland fans are winners, Scoot Henderson is a different story.

MLB

The two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner struck out nine and walked none.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder one day after crashing into an outfield wall and getting carted off the field.

Premier League

Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij announced earlier this week that the pair lost a baby son during her pregnancy.
Calling their 2025-26 season “hugely disappointing,” Chelsea heaped blame on Maresca having his head turned by Pep Guardiola’s looming departure from City.

Motor Sports

Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are separated by one point heading into the 4th of July classic at RedBud MX.
NASCAR might sometimes seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.
The RedBud MX is the traditional location for the 4th of July weekend, and this year’s 250th celebration will be off the charts.
The Trackhouse Racing driver scored his second consecutive victory on the California road course.

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Rotoworld

Two newly called up prospects and a surprisingly successful Rule 5 pick get looked at this week.
Ingram’s fantasy value may receive a boost with the move to the Clippers, but the injury history remains a concern.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has strongly hinted at “starting over again” in 2026. Here’s what that means for Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and the rest of the Green Bay pass catchers.
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes

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Golf

The eight signature events were won by eight players, no different from last year when seven players won the seven $20 million tournaments.
Check out the top highlights from Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland’s playoff round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
It’s Hovland’s eighth victory on Tour and first since the 2025 Valspar Championship.
Viktor Hovland describes his emotions after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, which marks his eighth career PGA Tour win.
Scottie Scheffler says he had a solid weekend but his performance “wasn’t quite good enough” to beat Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a playoff round Monday morning.

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In the immediate aftermath of the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett from the Browns to the Rams, there was reporting that Cleveland was a “hard no” on potentially moving another top veteran defender, cornerback Denzel Ward.
With four more wins, the “Nova Knicks” will look to become the fifth set of teammates who have won NCAA and NBA titles together
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The Myles Garrett trade can be fairly characterized as a win-win for the Rams and the Browns.