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It’s Wednesday, August 13. On this day in 1995, Yankees icon Mickey Mantle, aged 63, passed away from liver cancer. During his tenure from 1951 to 1968, “The Mick” helped the Yankees claim 12 AL pennants and seven World Series titles.
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🏈 Packers QB Love Underwent Left Thumb Surgery |
Packers starting QB Jordan Love underwent surgery yesterday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb—his non‑throwing hand—after the injury occurred on Saturday against the Jets when his hand collided with a defender’s helmet.
Despite the scare, GM Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur are optimistic—Love should return to practice next week and is expected to be fully ready for their regular-season opener, meaning no time lost.
On Monday, he was seen at practice with his thumb taped, powering through handoffs with his right hand only.
In his absence, Malik Willis—joined by Sean Clifford and Taylor Elgersma—will see extra reps, but the team remains confident Love’s setback is only temporary. |
⚾ Pete Alonso Becomes Mets' All-Time HR Leader |
Pete Alonso officially became the Mets' all-time home run king, blasting his 253rd career homer last night—passing Darryl Strawberry’s 37-year-old mark—in a power-packed night at Citi Field.
The cork popped early with a two-run shot off Spencer Strider, sparking a raucous standing ovation and a full curtain call. See video.
It was poetic—“the Polar Bear on his own private iceberg,” as broadcaster Gary Cohen put it—cementing Alonso’s place in Queens lore.
To top it off, he added another shot later in the game, capping a night of two homers and three RBIs in a 13–5 Mets rout of the Braves. |
🏈 Sooners' Mateer Denies Gambling, Calls Venmo Memos "Inside Jokes" |
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has denied allegations that he ever gambled after screenshots of his 2022 Venmo memos—once labeled “sports gambling” and another referencing “UCLA vs USC”—went viral.
He says those Venmo notes were just "inside jokes between me and my friends" and “do not accurately portray the transactions in question," which were sent during his time as a redshirt freshman at Washington State.
Mateer stressed, “I have never bet on sports,” urging that taken out of context, the descriptions mislead.
Oklahoma said they weren't aware of any NCAA investigation in a statement, noting they take gambling education seriously and employ monitoring tools. |
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► The Brewers extended their win streak to 11 games by crushing Paul Skenes the Pirates 14-0 on Tuesday night, powered by Sal Frelick's leadoff homer vs. Skenes and a season-high five home runs. (More)
► Angels shortstop Zach Neto sparked a triple play by catching Shohei Ohtani's line drive, stepping on second base, and throwing to first for a tag out in the Angels' 7-6 extra-inning win vs. the Dodgers on Tuesday night. (See Video)
► The Astros placed closer Josh Hader on the IL due to a left shoulder strain amid ongoing team injuries, as their AL West lead slips away to the surging Mariners. (More)
► MLB announced the full 2025 postseason schedule, with the Wild Card Series starting Sep. 30, Division Series on Oct. 4, Championship Series beginning Oct. 12-13, and the World Series commencing Oct. 24. (See Schedule)
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► Chargers running back Najee Harris participated in his first drills since a Fourth of July fireworks eye injury, but his return timetable remains unclear. (More)
► Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called his new NFL helmet a "damn spaceship" amid ongoing struggles to find equipment that fits properly and meets league safety standards. (See Details)
► Vikings receiver Rondale Moore will miss his second straight NFL season after suffering a significant knee injury during a preseason punt return vs. the Texans. (More)
► Bills running back James Cook returned to practice Tuesday after a four-day absence amid an ongoing contract dispute in the final year of his rookie deal. (More)
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► Oregon football suspended former five-star recruit Jurrion Dickey for violating team rules, further straining a wide receiver group already without star Evan Stewart, who’s sidelined by a knee injury. (More)
► 2026 five-star DE Jake Kreul committed to Oklahoma over finalists Texas and Ole Miss, boosting the Sooners' top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. (See Details)
► Air Force football unveiled "Air Power Legacy Series" uniforms, inspired by the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet with design elements like a pilot-style helmet and squadron patches, to be worn in their rivalry game vs. Navy. (See Video) |
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The Latest in Soccer:
► Wrexham staged a dramatic late comeback with two stoppage-time goals from Ollie Palmer to force penalties vs. Hull, ultimately advancing in the English League Cup with a 5-3 shootout win. (More)
► MLSSoccer.com updated its MLS power rankings with the Seattle Sounders and Orlando City leaping into the top five, led by the Philadelphia Union at No. 1, followed by San Diego FC and Inter Miami CF. (See Rankings)
► Inter Miami's midfielder Federico Redondo is set to complete a permanent transfer to LaLiga's Elche, while goalkeeper Drake Callender is finalizing a move to Charlotte FC, per reports. (More) |
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► Scottie Scheffler will rely on fill-in caddie Mike Cromie for the BMW Championship as his regular caddie remains sidelined for personal reasons, following a similar substitution at the recent St. Jude Championship. (More)
► The NBA officially announced its 2025-26 Opening Night, Christmas Day, and MLK Day schedules with numerous storylines. (See Details)
► Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson issued a public apology to her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman, after an airport altercation led to her arrest, blaming past trauma for her actions. (More)
► The Lynx clinched the first WNBA playoff spot of the season on an off day thanks to the Wings' 81-80 win vs. the Fever, boasting a 27-5 record amid a five-game win streak. (More)
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