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The 10 MLB trends that ruled the first half -- and whether they'll continue
From chaos in the AL East to emerging young sluggers, we break down the season's biggest themes and what we should expect down the stretch run.

Passan's bold prediction for Juan Soto in second half of season
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OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Sights and sounds from the first round of the Open Championship
Here are the highlights from the first round of the 2025 Open Championship.

PREPARING FOR TRAINING CAMPS
The top 10 cornerbacks ahead of 2025 NFL season: Who is ranked after Pat Surtain II?
Who are the best cornerbacks in the NFL? We asked execs, coaches and scouts from around the league to rank their top 10.
The 20 most interesting storylines at NFL training camps
What are the most important positional battles and injuries to monitor at NFL training camps?

NFL DRAFT
14 players who could be picked No. 1 in the 2026 NFL draft
Which quarterback could go first overall? What about edge rusher T.J. Parker or another non-QB? Let's project the race.

WNBA OFFICIATING
WNBA refs criticized for inconsistency in how games are called
Players, coaches and fans say they want greater consistency in how games are called.

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
'We couldn't chance it': Why the Suns and Bradley Beal finally came to terms
Throughout the February trade deadline to the draft to free agency, one element of the Suns' roster-building failure has loomed for the Suns: how to end their marriage to the three-time All-Star.
Perk: The addition of Beal does 'nothing' for Clippers
The summer of Joel Embiid's life

THE ESPYS
Lee Corso delivers heartfelt speech after being honored at ESPYS
Full list of every ESPYS 2025 Award winner
The 2025 ESPYS are underway. From Saquon Barkley to Caitlin Clark, find out which athletes won.

DOWN IN THE FARM SYSTEM
Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams -- with 2025 draft picks included!
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
'Sad.' 'Embarrassing.' Why players were a no-show at the MLB draft
Moving the draft to All-Star week was supposed to give it some sizzle. But not one player was in attendance.
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- Sources: Chiefs star Rice gets 30 days jail time
- NFLPA dispute emerges over lawsuit awareness
- Source: QB Richardson's shoulder believed OK
- Source: Vet Miller to Commanders on 1-year deal
- Former Texans, Eagles LB Braman dies at 38
- Marathon WR holder suspended over doping test
- Ex-world No. 2 Jabeur to take break from tennis
- Mickelson cards his best Open start since 2016
- 💗 Klay, Megan Thee Stallion on the red carpet
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Atlanta pays tribute to Hank Aaron's 715th HR at ASG
The Braves commemorate Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run that topped Babe Ruth during the All-Star Game.
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Cooper Flagg led the summer league headlines, but which other rookies stood out in Las Vegas? Our NBA insiders have you covered.
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We handed out offseason report cards to all 32 NFL teams, factoring in signings, extensions, trades, draft picks, hirings -- you name it.
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