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It’s Saturday, August 2. On this day in 1979, Yankees captain and seven‑time All‑Star catcher Thurman Munson was tragically killed while practicing touch‑and‑go landings in his private jet near his Ohio home.
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 | 🏈 Cowboys' Micah Parsons Requests Trade |
In a blockbuster turn on Friday, All‑Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons officially announced he’s requested a trade from the Cowboys, bluntly stating via X that “I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys." See statement.
The fifth-year option of his rookie contract is locked in, but Parsons says extension talks have stalled completely—and that his agent has faced “radio silence” from the front office despite countless outreach attempts.
His message made clear he no longer wants to be tied to “closed door negotiations without my agent present,” singling out Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones as the recipient of his formal trade request.
Now the Cowboys are pressed to either reignite talks and meet his market value or risk moving arguably the league’s top pass rusher before the 2025 season kicks off. | ⚾ Rockies, Marlins Rally on MLB’s Massive Offensive Night |
From Denver to Miami, Friday night in MLB belonged to grit and offense—Colorado erased a jaw‑dropping nine‑run hole to stun the Pirates 17‑16, while the Marlins chipped away through multiple deficits before walking off the Yankees 13‑12.
In Denver, Brenton Doyle capped the Rockies’ comeback with a walk‑off two‑run homer in the ninth, ignited by Hunter Goodman’s late blast and Warming Bernabel’s four‑hit night.
It had been 19 years since a team gave up nine or more runs in the first inning and still won—last done by Cleveland in a 15–13 win over the Royals on Aug. 23, 2006.
Meanwhile in Miami, Kyle Stowers unloaded a seventh‑inning grand slam and Javier Sanoja added two homers to erode New York’s lead, then Xavier Edwards raced home on Agustin Ramírez’s swinging bunt to seal the walk‑off. | 🎥 NFL Nearing Deal to Sell Media Assets for ESPN Stake |
The NFL is reportedly closing in on a blockbuster multi‑billion‑dollar agreement with Disney’s ESPN that would hand over marquee media assets—including NFL Network, RedZone, seven additional regular‑season games, and fantasy‑football operations—in exchange for roughly a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
The deal, expected to be formally unveiled next week, aligns with ESPN’s planned $29.99/month direct‑to‑consumer streaming launch and amplifies its football portfolio amid stiff competition in the live‑sports streaming era.
It’s the culmination of years of on‑again/off‑again talks and marks the NFL’s strategic shift from media ownership to licensing while tying its financial upside to the success of its biggest broadcast partner.
If regulators and team owners approve—all expected to take a few months—it sets a precedent for how leagues and media collaborate moving forward. |
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► The Yankees released starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, who posted a 6.23 ERA in nine starts this season amid rotation uncertainties and injuries, to accommodate the activation of Luis Gil on Sunday and integrate recent trade acquisitions. (More)
► The Brewers placed emerging star outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day IL after he strained his right hamstring running the bases on Tuesday vs. the Cubs, with the injury being more severe than initially expected. (See Details)
► Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured wrist after a collision with Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton during Thursday's game in The Bronx. (More)
► MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred downplayed a reported tense confrontation with Phillies star Bryce Harper, where Harper expressed strong opposition to discussions about a potential salary cap, telling Manfred to "get the f--k out of our clubhouse." (See Details)
► The Braves and Reds face off tonight in the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway, with Spencer Strider pitching against rookie Chase Burns, set to break attendance records with 85,000+ fans, motorsports-themed uniforms, and more. (Preview)
► The Cubs were awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, marking the fourth time the team will host the Midsummer Classic. (More)
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► Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter impressed in his first two-way scrimmage action by playing 38 snaps—17 on offense where he caught three passes for 43 yards and 21 on defense where he wasn't targeted. (More)
► Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, entering his second NFL season in 2025, said he feels no pressure, focusing on his performance within the team rather than external expectations. (More)
► The Commanders' $3.8 billion stadium project, featuring a proposed 65,000-seat venue on the site of the old RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., was approved by the D.C. City Council. (See Details)
► Former Steelers star Antonio Brown, via video from Dubai at a bankruptcy hearing, downplayed his luxury lifestyle, suggested a possible US return despite an attempted murder warrant, and pledged missing financial documents. (More)
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The Latest in Soccer:
► Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min announced his departure from the club after a decade-long tenure, citing the need for a new environment to push himself further and potentially heads to MLS. (See Details)
► Inter Miami star Lionel Messi's bodyguard was reportedly suspended for the remainder of the Leagues Cup after he entered restricted areas without credentials and made contact with Atlas players while intervening in a post-match discussion. (More)
► The Kansas City Current, first place in the NWSL, reportedly acquired young USWNT star Ally Sentnor, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, from the bottom-dwelling Utah Royals in exchange for $600,000 in transfer funds. (More)
► US goalkeeper Matt Turner is returning to MLS by rejoining the New England Revolution on loan from Ligue 1 club Lyon through June 2026, with an option to purchase his contract, as he seeks to regain consistent playing time. (More) |
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► Cameron Young leads the Wyndham Championship at 14 under par after Round 2 was suspended due to storm clouds and is set to resume this morning. (More)
► Conor McGregor officially re-entered the UFC's drug-testing pool by completing his first test of 2025, marking a potential step toward his comeback possibly at next year's proposed White House event. (More)
► Track star Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested for domestic violence following an altercation with her boyfriend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where she allegedly grabbed his backpack, shoved him into a wall, and possibly threw an item at him. (More)
► President Trump, flanked by sports stars including Bryson DeChambeau and Harrison Butker, signed an executive order to reestablish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. (See Details)
► Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods, shot three-over 74, finishing tied for ninth at the Junior PGA Championships, missing a guaranteed Junior Ryder Cup spot. (More)
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