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It’s Saturday, July 19. On this day in 1910, Cy Young—then pitching for the Cleveland Naps—became the first and only MLB pitcher to reach 500 career wins, beating the Washington Senators 5–2 in 11 innings.

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​► Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major-league record by being hit by three pitches, scoring twice despite no hits, as Cincinnati secured an 8-4 win vs. the Mets on Friday night. (More)

► Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers made MLB history as the first player to hit five homers over two games with a walk-off, going 3-for-5 with two HRs and five RBIs—including a ninth-inning two-run blast—in an 8-7 win vs. the Royals on Friday night. (See Details)

► Brewers starter Quinn Priester struck out 10 batters in a dominant six-inning performance, leading Milwaukee to a 2-0 shutout win vs. the Dodgers on Friday night for their eighth consecutive win. (More)

► The Guardians extended pitcher Luis Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 amid an ongoing MLB investigation into suspicious betting activity on his first pitches in two starts. (More)

► The Phillies are committed to retaining star slugger Kyle Schwarber beyond his expiring 2025 contract, citing his consistent home run production and recent All-Star Game MVP performance. (See Details)

► Former Orioles minor leaguer Chase Childers passed away at age 38 while heroically rescuing swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. (More)

► Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, selected 36th overall, will not report to training camp as he addresses a domestic violence charge from an alleged assault. (More)

► Bengals stars Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, with lucrative new contracts making them the NFL's highest-paid receiver duo, are focused on delivering big seasons in 2025 to prove their value. (See Details)

► The 49ers placed receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall on the active/PUP list to start training camp due to recoveries from a major knee injury and a hamstring issue, respectively. (More)

► The Eagles unveiled their Super Bowl LIX championship rings with extendable wings, celebrating their dominant 2024 season that culminated in a 40-22 victory vs. the Chiefs. (See Video)

► Nissan Stadium construction was halted after a noose was discovered at the site, leading to an investigation by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. (More)

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► MLS Matchday 26 today spotlights must-watch games: Atlanta United vs. surging Charlotte FC, Inter Miami vs. resurgent New York Red Bulls, and unbeaten LAFC vs. promising LA Galaxy in El Trafico, all with major playoff implications. (See Details)

► Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano expressed a preference for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba to rest rather than participate in the MLS All-Star Game amid a busy schedule and injury concerns. (More)

► USMNT legend Clint Dempsey argues that the USMNT's success in upcoming friendlies, by delivering an exciting style of play that combines grit with quality, is crucial for building pro-American crowds at the 2026 World Cup. (See Details)

► Manchester United reportedly agreed to a deal worth over $93 million for Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo, who is set to undergo a medical this weekend and could join the club’s U.S. tour next week. (More)

► Heat guard Terry Rozier is at the center of new records revealing suspicious betting activity on his under props, where a professional bettor placed 30 wagers that all won after he exited early. (See Details)

► Veteran NHL goalie Jaroslav Halak, 40, announced his retirement after a 17-year NHL career with teams including the Canadiens, Blues, and Rangers, finishing with a 295-189-63 record and two Jennings Trophies. (More)

► Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu won her second WNBA All-Star 3-point contest title by scoring 30 points to defeat reigning champion Allisha Gray's 22. (Watch Highlights)

► 2026 top-ranked point guard Jason Crowe Jr., the No. 4 overall prospect in the ESPN 100, committed to Missouri, becoming their highest-rated recruit since Michael Porter Jr. in 2017. (More)

► NASCAR decided not to include the Chicago Street Race on its 2026 schedule, choosing instead to pause after the three-year agreement ends in 2025. (More)

► Legendary college coach Urban Meyer called out Scott Frost's remarks about his time at Nebraska, suggesting that Frost's statement about not taking the wrong job was a "direct shot" at the Huskers. (See Details)

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