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It’s Tuesday, July 1. On this day in 1947, the Basketball Association of America—later renamed the NBA—conducted its inaugural college player draft. This historic event marked the league’s first formal selection of collegiate talent.
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🏈 Steelers, Dolphins Swap Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jalen Ramsey |
The Steelers and Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade, with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-rounder heading to Miami, while corner Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-rounder go to Pittsburgh.
Fitzpatrick, a three-time All-Pro, returns to the team that originally drafted him in 2018, while Ramsey, also a three-time All‑Pro, joins a revamped Steelers secondary alongside Darius Slay Jr.
Pittsburgh is making it known: they’re going all‑in this season, adding top-tier talent on both sides of the ball with Aaron Rodgers under center.
In Miami, the move signals a shift in defensive strategy and frees cap room, but also sends a clear message that the Dolphins are looking ahead to a different core moving forward. |
🏒 Golden Knights Acquire F Mitch Marner |
The Golden Knights reportedly acquired star winger Mitch Marner in a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal with the Maple Leafs.
Marner inked an eight-year, $96 million contract (with a $12 million AAV) before being sent to Vegas, while center Nicolas Roy (with a $3 million cap hit) heads back to Toronto.
Vegas freed up the necessary cap space by placing Alex Pietrangelo on long-term injured reserve due to ongoing health issues and a recent trade of Nicolas Hague.
This move lands Vegas one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NHL, following Marner’s 102-point season and assures he’ll be wearing a Knights jersey through 2033 with high expectations already. | ⚾ Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Hits Inside-the-Park HR, Grand Slam in Same Game |
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu put on a vintage Fenway show Monday night, first thundering an inside‑the‑park homer in the fifth—racing home on a wild bounce off the triangle wall after Reds' TJ Friedl slipped in pursuit. See video.
Then, in the eighth, Abreu crushed his first career grand slam, punctuating Boston’s 13‑6 rout and becoming just the sixth player ever—and the first since Roger Maris in 1958—to achieve both feats in one game.
The inside‑the‑parker was Boston’s first at Fenway since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011, and Abreu finished 2‑for‑5 with five RBIs in a night for the ages. |
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► Phillies star Bryce Harper was reinstated from the 10-day IL after missing 22 games due to right wrist inflammation, going 0-for-2 with a walk in Philadelphia's 4-0 win vs. the Padres on Monday night. (More)
► A Diamondbacks fan was ejected from Chase Field on Monday night for interfering with a potential game-tying home run by the Giants, ruled a double after review, as Arizona won 4-2. (See Video)
► The Astros placed their leading hitter, Jeremy Pena, on the 10-day IL due to a fractured left rib, with Mauricio Dubon and prospect Brice Matthews among the potential replacements. (More)
► MLB unveiled the All-Star Futures Game rosters, featuring 31 of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects, including nine of the top 22, for the July 12 game at Truist Park. (See Rosters)
► Former Gold Glove catcher and 12-year MLB veteran Tucker Barnhart announced his retirement, concluding a career with 920 games, 662 hits, 53 home runs, and a .241/.318/.351 batting line across multiple teams, primarily the Reds. (More)
► MLB named Reds utility Spencer Steer and Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal as the MLB Players of the Week. (More)
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► NBA free agency officially kicked off Monday evening with a flurry of moves, including a $240 million extension for Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (See The Latest)
► NHL free agency officially opens today at noon ET, but several pending free agents have already been locked up, including Panthers' Aaron Ekbald and Brad Marchand, per reports. (See The Latest)
► Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning 4-3 upset vs. Manchester City in the Club World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals with a dramatic extra-time victory. (More)
► Multiple NFL teams are reportedly exploring potential trade offers for Steelers' star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who is unhappy with his contract situation and skipped the team's recent minicamp. (See Details)
► Carlos Alcaraz paused his Wimbledon match to assist an ill spectator with water during the tournament's hottest opening day, then secured a five-set victory against Fabio Fognini. (See Video)
► The WNBA announced its expansion to 18 teams by 2030, adding new franchises in Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030), reflecting the league's growing momentum and demand for women's basketball. (More)
► South Carolina AD Jeremiah Donati confirmed that the Knicks contacted women's basketball coach Dawn Staley about their head coaching vacancy. (See Details)
► EA Sports announced the return of its NCAA Basketball video game series, targeting a 2028 release, following the success of its College Football '25 game. (More)
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Which NBA team holds the record for most wins in a single regular season?
Yesterday's Results: Guidry (44%), Tekulve (21%), Seaver (18%), Spahn (17%) |
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