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It’s Thursday, August 7. On this day in 2007, San Francisco’s Barry Bonds blasted his 756th home run, officially breaking Hank Aaron’s legendary record.
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⚾ Red Sox Sign Roman Anthony to 8yr/$130M Extension |
The Red Sox locked up rookie outfielder Roman Anthony for the long haul with an eight‑year, $130 million extension that keeps him under team control through the 2034 season, pending a physical.
At just 21, Anthony catapulted onto the scene with an electrifying .276/.392/.417 slash and a recent eight-game hit streak, quickly proving he belongs.
The deal includes a club option and plenty of performance escalators—Rookie of the Year nods, All‑Star selections, MVP bucks—pushing total upside toward $230 million.
As Anthony himself put it at Fenway, “I wanted to be here… winning in Boston is different,” and he couldn’t think of a better place to spend the prime of his life. |
⚾ Jays Record 63 Hits in Sweep of Rockies, Most Since 1900 |
The Blue Jays absolutely cooked the Rockies in Denver, piling up an jaw-dropping 63 hits across their three‑game sweep—the most by any team in a three‑game set since 1900.
To say Toronto wrecked shop is an understatement—they dropped 45 total runs (including routs of 15‑1, 10‑4, and a 20‑1 finale), setting franchise records for both hits and runs in a series.
“Averaging 20‑plus hits a game in a three‑game series is pretty absurd,” said Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, who had a front-row seat to the onslaught. | 🎾 Shelton Def. Fritz in All‑American Semifinal at Toronto |
Ben Shelton powered past fellow American Taylor Fritz 6‑4, 6‑3 in Wednesday night’s all‑American semifinal at the National Bank Open in Toronto, earning a spot in his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 final.
At 22, he’s the youngest American to reach such a final since Andy Roddick back in 2004—bringing serious swagger to the North American hard-court scene.
Next up: a big‑stage clash against Karen Khachanov tonight for the title. |
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► Guardians starter Gavin Williams carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday with 8.2 innings pitched, six strikeouts, and four walks before Juan Soto spoiled it with a solo home run, though Cleveland still secured a 4-1 win to sweep the Mets. (More)
► Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani notched his 1,000th career hit with a go-ahead two-run homer—his 39th of the season—while striking out a season-high eight batters over four innings on Wednesday, though LA ultimately lost 5-3 vs. the Cardinals. (More)
► Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge threw an immaculate inning during Chicago's 6-1 win vs. the Reds on Wednesday, one day after being booed off the mound following a poor performance where he allowed four earned runs in an inning. (See Details)
► Female umpire Jen Pawol, 48, is set to become the first female umpire in MLB history by working the bases during Saturday's Marlins-Braves doubleheader and the plate on Sunday. (More)
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► Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is reportedly dealing with an aggravated disc and has been receiving epidurals, with LA hoping he will be ready for Week 1 despite not participating in team drills during training camp. (More)
► The NFLPA clarified that players can still use smelling salts, but teams are prohibited from providing or supplying them, due to concerns about masking concussion symptoms and a lack of evidence on their safety and efficacy. (More)
► Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is open to playing in the team's preseason opener vs. Jacksonville if asked, amid rookie Will Howard's week-to-week hand injury, while expressing optimism about the improving new offense. (More)
► Patriots coach Mike Vrabel got bloodied while diving into a pile to break up a fight during a joint training camp practice with the Commanders, later joking to receiver DeMario Douglas, "You should have seen the other guy." (See Details)
► Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick, is reportedly turning heads in a major way at training camp with his impressive performance, including strong contact balance, play understanding, and effort. (More)
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The Latest in Motorsports:
► Alex Palou, the current IndyCar title points leader, is poised to potentially secure his third straight championship at the upcoming Grand Prix of Portland, where he and competitors like Will Power face a tight battle in a season marked by just four unique winners. (More)
► Brad Keselowski, despite a challenging 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, has shown recent speed and consistency, positioning himself for a potential playoff spot with strong finishes and a need for a win in the next three races. (More)
► Charles Leclerc, the talented Monegasque F1 driver for Ferrari has only converted five of his 27 pole positions into race wins, due to factors such as mechanical failures, strategic errors, and driver mistakes. (See Details)
► Kaden Honeycutt will replace the injured Stewart Friesen in the No. 52 Toyota for the remainder of the Craftsman Truck Series season, starting at Richmond Raceway on August 15. (More) |
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► Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 win vs. Pumas, featuring goals from Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez (who also provided two assists), and Tadeo Allende, while Lionel Messi watched from the sidelines due to injury. (More)
► Hawks star Trae Young is reportedly frustrated and disappointed that the Hawks have not yet offered him a contract extension, despite his eligibility for a four-year, $228.6 million max deal with a deadline of June 2026. (More)
► Ohio State football coach Ryan Day predicts the quarterback battle between Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin will go down to the wire, as both show strong moments and growth. (See Details)
► Celtics star Jayson Tatum, recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon, was recently seen without a walking boot and walking comfortably at Patriots training camp roughly three months post-surgery. (See Video)
► LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier reportedly did not suffer a major injury and is "ok" despite circulating rumors, as he enters a highly anticipated season with Heisman Trophy expectations. (More)
► Victoria Mboko, a Canadian teenager ranked 85th, rallied to defeat ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina in the National Bank Open semifinals saving a match point and overcoming a wrist injury, and will face Naomi Osaka in the final. (More)
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Who is the only NFL running back to average over 100 rushing yards per game for his entire career?
Yesterday's Results: Frazier (60%), Foreman (23%), Norton (9%), Holmes (7%) |
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