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It’s Tuesday, July 29. On this day in 1996, longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda announced his retirement, finishing his 21-year season tenure (1976–1996) with a 1,599‑1,439 record, four National League pennants and two World Series titles.
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⚾ Baseball HOFer Ryne Sandberg Passes Away |
Ryne Sandberg, the smooth‑fielding second‑base icon who made Wrigley his personal showcase in the ’80s and ’90s, passed away at 65 after a long fight with prostate cancer.
A 10‑time All‑Star, nine‑time Gold Glover, seven‑time Silver Slugger and the 1984 NL MVP, “Ryno” rewrote expectations for his position—punctuated by that legendary two‑homer “Sandberg Game.”
The Cubs, MLB and a parade of former teammates flooded social media with tributes, applauding his quiet fire, sterling defense, and everyday professionalism.
With his No. 23 retired and his 2005 Hall call etched in bronze, Sandberg’s imprint on the North Side is as permanent as the ivy on the walls. | 🏈 Deion Sanders is Cancer-Free After Bladder Surgery |
"Coach Prime" just logged the biggest win of his offseason: surgeons at the University of Colorado’s CU Cancer Center removed his bladder to wipe out a high‑risk tumor, and follow‑up scans now show Deion Sanders is officially cancer‑free.
The 57‑year‑old Hall of Famer disclosed the news Monday, saying the surgery was a success and that doctors have cleared him to coach this fall.
Sanders admitted the ordeal forced him to confront his own mortality—he lost weight, drafted a will and braced for the worst—but he’s shifted the conversation to “living, not dying” and hopes his story nudges fans to stay on top of their health.
With the cancer in the rear‑view mirror, he’s already zeroing in on Colorado’s Aug. 29 opener against Georgia Tech, vowing to bring the same swagger that’s turned Boulder into appointment viewing. | ⚾ Guardians' Clase on Paid Leave Amid Gambling Probe |
The Guardians placed closer Emmanuel Clase on non‑disciplinary paid leave through at least August 31 on Monday, while MLB investigates potential involvement in sports‑betting activity.
Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz, who has been on the same paid leave order since early July amid a probe into suspicious prop‑betting on two of his pitches.
This sidelining removes Clase from the upcoming trade deadline picture, closing the door on a move that had teams circling him, and forces Cleveland to lean on a closer‑by‑committee strategy moving forward. |
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► Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez exited Monday night's game vs. the Tigers after being hit on his right index finger, with initial X-rays coming back negative but has further tests scheduled for today amid ongoing trade rumors. (More)
► Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular catch over the right-field wall to rob Mark Vientos of a two-run home run, significantly impacting a close 7-6 Padres win vs. the Mets on Monday night. (See Video)
► Phillies star Bryce Harper reportedly cursed at MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during a team meeting, telling him to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" over salary cap discussions, amid rising tensions before the 2026 CBA expiration. (See Details)
► Royals All-Star pitcher Kris Bubic will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a left rotator cuff strain that does not require surgery, following a strong year where he posted a 2.55 ERA over 20 starts. (More)
► The Tigers acquired starter Chris Paddack and reliever Randy Dobnak from the Twins in exchange for catching prospect Enrique Jimenez, providing rotation depth following Reese Olson's placement on the 60-day IL. (More)
► MLB named Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II as the MLB Players of the Week. (More)
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► The Broncos and receiver Courtland Sutton reportedly agreed to a four-year, $92 million extension through the 2029 season, including $41 million in guarantees. (More)
► The Titans waived 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks, acquired in the trade sending A.J. Brown to the Eagles, after his recent collarbone injury—magnifying the deal's failure. (See Details)
► Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is reportedly expected to miss four to six weeks due to a bone fracture in his right knee sustained during practice, but an MRI confirmed his ACL is intact, avoiding a season-ending injury. (More)
► The Colts and offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann reportedly agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with $60 million guaranteed, positioning the 27-year-old among the NFL's highest-paid left tackles. (More)
► A Raiders player was reportedly offended by Christian Wilkins' playful kiss on his head during a team meeting, leading to a complaint and HR investigation, though this was not the sole factor in Wilkins' release. (See Details)
► An NFL employee was seriously injured but stable in a midtown Manhattan shooting, where the league's offices are located, which also left four others dead including the gunman and another person critically wounded. (More)
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The Latest in Golf:
► Padraig Harrington won the Senior British Open, becoming the fifth golfer to claim both the British Open and Senior British Open titles, joining Bob Charles, Gary Player, Tom Watson, and Darren Clarke. (More)
► The Wyndham Championship offers a $8.2 million purse, with the winner earning $1.476 million and a strong field including Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, and Hideki Matsuyama competing for the final PGA Tour regular-season title. (More)
► Notable players such as Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele, and Viktor Hovland are on the FedEx Cup Playoffs bubble, risking cutoffs with major implications for their seasons. (See Details)
► LIV Golf reportedly plans to increase weekly purses to $30 million starting in 2026 by boosting team payouts by $5 million to $10 million while keeping individual stroke play at $20 million. (More) |
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► Tulane basketball star Gregg Glenn III passed away at the age of 22 following a tragic accident over the weekend, as announced by the university on Monday, where he had transferred in 2023. (More)
► Lakers star Luka Doncic landed on the Men's Health cover, detailing his slimmer physique from a gluten-free, high-protein diet and training in Croatia, fueled by viral critiques and post-trade motivation. (See Details)
► Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, 37, signed a one-year deal with Brynas IF in the Swedish Hockey League to resume his hockey career after missing nearly two seasons due to a hip injury. (More)
► The Talons won the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship with a 1-0 victory vs. the Bandits, clinching the title in a best-of-three series sweep. (More)
► Former NBA player Marcus Morris was arrested at a Florida airport on a felony fraud charge stemming from writing a check with insufficient funds related to an out-of-state issue. (More)
► Luke Littler, an 18-year-old darts prodigy, completed the Triple Crown by defeating James Wade 18-13 in the World Matchplay final in Blackpool, becoming the youngest ever champ. (See Details)
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Which American athlete won Olympic gold and also played professional football and baseball?
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