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A market correction could hit NBA free agents hard in 2018
The salary-cap spike of 2016 was a special circumstance, one that isn't being repeated this summer. By 2018, the market correction might freeze out even more players hoping to cash in.
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Yankees
MLB
Judge breaks tooth in celebration.
Aaron Judge takes a helmet to the face after Brett Gardner's walk-off home run earns the Yankees an 11th-inning victory.
MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Predictions beyond Yu Darvish: Dark horse, biggest splash
There's one obvious prize in this July's trade market. (Hint: He's in Arlington.) What else should we expect to see between now and Monday?
MLB
Olney: Players who must be traded now before their value is lost
GMs are working with special urgency to move some low-salaried veterans before their opportunity to get a strong return is wasted.
MLB
The best bargain players
While talk often focuses on marquee talent at the deadline, players such as Giants right fielder Hunter Pence provide low-cost options who could help contenders.
Cavaliers
NBA
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
New Cavaliers GM Koby Altman has his work cut out for him
He could be the guy who trades Kyrie Irving and loses LeBron James.
NBA
The LeBron James workout summit in Las Vegas started today at UNLV. Among the participants were MVP Russell Westbrook, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe and the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose. Cavs assistant coach Damon Jones is running the minicamp which a source described as "intense" and "productive" so far. Cavs development coaches Mike Gerrity and Dan Geriot are also on hand.
College Basketball Recruiting
NCAAM
Parents just don't understand: Why kids love LaVar Ball
While many adults groan over the antics of the father of Lonzo Ball, kids can't seem to get enough of what they say is the joy he brings to basketball.
Men Basketball Recruiting
LaMelo nears triple-double in win.
LaMelo Ball rebounds from a loss at the hands of Zion Williamson with 38 points, 10 boards and nine assists as Big Baller Brand defeats Play Hard Play Smart 111-102.
Thursday's Best
MLB
Cubs
MLB
Rizzo, Schwarber smash fourth-inning homers.
Anthony Rizzo's solo shot ties the score and Kyle Schwarber hits the go-ahead with a two-run long ball in a win over the White Sox.
MLB
Three Blue Jays tossed in a minute span.
In a matter of pitches, Toronto manager John Gibbons, pitcher Marcus Stroman and catcher Russell Martin were all ejected. The Blue Jays later won on a walk-off grand slam.
NFL
Steelers or Pats on top? The NFL's arsenals, 1 to 32
No quarterbacks, offensive linemen or coordinators allowed -- just pass-catchers and running backs. We're ranking every team's offensive weapons.
Training Camp
NFL
Biggest questions for every team
How will playing on a one-year deal affect Redskins QB Kirk Cousins? Will Andrew Luck be the Colts' Week 1 starter? We assess the biggest questions entering training camp.
Steelers
NFL
Steelers make grand entrance into training camp.
Antonio Brown, James Harrison and David DeCastro arrived in style on Thursday at Saint Vincent College.
NFL
Best fits for top 10 free agents
Robert Griffin III. Colin Kaepernick. Darrelle Revis. Three veteran players are in need of jobs -- and they're not the only ones.
NFL
Pouncey 'still shocked' by Hernandez's suicide
Dolphins center Mike Pouncey says Aaron Hernandez was in 'great spirits' when they talked on the phone the day before his former college teammate and close friend hanged himself in his cell.
Australia
Soccer
Australia picks up first win over U.S.
A corner kick set up Tameka Butt's goal in the 67th minute to secure the victory for Australia over the United States in the Tournament of Nations.
MLB
Dear 1987: You're not going to believe what's happened to baseball
Superhuman flamethrowers, supercomputers, genius GMs and all-seeing statistical formulas. If we could travel back in time 30 years, it wouldn't be hard to blow an MLB fan's mind with what's to come.
MLB
Kids homering like their MLB dads.
Yoan Moncada, Hernan Perez and Alcides Escobar all go yard, and their kids follow their example by doing the same.
sportsnation
Dad catches son's home run off the bat that he bought for him
Last year's story of a dad giving his son a baseball bat for his birthday took another turn when the son hit a homer with that bat.
KD in India
NBA
OnScene: Follow Kevin Durant's journey through India
Day 1 of NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant's multiday trip through India was highlighted by his meeting one of Bollywood's most famous actors.
Warriors
NBA
KD's welcome in India.
Kevin Durant was welcomed to India in the traditional way.
Ravens
NFL
Ravens' Urschel retires 2 days after CTE study
Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel abruptly announced his retirement from football at age 26, just before the first full-team practice of training camp.
Jets
NFL
NFL
Tom Brady owns the Jets, says Google search
Social media erupted with laughter on Thursday as the Patriots QB appeared in Google searches for "New York Jets owner."
Jets
NFL
After conquering 3,000-mile trail, coach faces new challenge: Jets QBs
In 2012, burned out by football, Jeremy Bates headed for the hills. Now the former coaching prodigy is back and going to work on Christian Hackenberg.
NFL
Schefter thinks Ravens should sign Kaepernick.
Adam Schefter explains why Colin Kaepernick is a suitable backup QB for Baltimore considering Joe Flacco's back injury.
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UFC 214
Saturday, 10 p.m. ET
UFC 214
Saturday, 10 p.m. ET
Jones vs. Cormier statistical breakdown
FightMetric evaluates the offensive styles -- and specifically the striking ability -- of Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier.
MMA
Bad blood between Cormier and Jones.
In anticipation of Saturday's title fight, here's a look back at the drama between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones.
MMA
White: Rousey's career not a sad story.
Dana White says he thinks Ronda Rousey will retire, but the UFC boss does not look at Rousey's career as an unhappy story after she helped pave the way for the women's division.
College Football
College football
Familiar names will be seen all over college football in 2017
It isn't an easy feat for a son to live up to his famous father's name in the sport that made him famous, but for these college football legacies, playing at their fathers' alma maters is about making their own names.
College Football
Biggest August storyline for each Top 25 team
Is there a QB controversy at Alabama? August is approaching, and even the Top 25 teams face some lingering questions.
UNC
NCAAM
CP3 goes wild for UNC commit's throwdown.
Future Tar Heel Rechon "Leaky" Black elevates for a posterizing jam, much to the delight of Chris Paul.
Soccer
Rebuilding lives through soccer and academic support
A nonprofit academy in Southern California helps assimilate a refugee community by integrating the world's most popular sport.
Barcelona
Soccer
Barcelona
Soccer
ESPN FC
Barca will respect Neymar's choice
Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona's players understand Neymar's dilemma and will respect whatever decision the Brazilian makes as the uncertainty continues.
soccer transfers
- ESPN FC
Neymar won't fly back with Barca
Neymar is not expected to fly back to Barcelona with the squad following Saturday's Clasico matchup vs. Real Madrid in Miami, according to a source.
MLS
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
Bradley as excited as ever to start LAFC
Bob Bradley says LAFC "absolutely fits everything I've done and what I want to do from here on out."
LA Galaxy
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Onalfo's failed youth mandate cost him in LA
Curt Onalfo was tasked with taking the LA Galaxy from a star-studded side to one that relied on youth. After a turbulent half season, he was fired.
Podcast
The Fighter Inside
How does a professional boxer, convicted of armed robbery in 1975, end up rising in the ranks of the sport -- from inside a state penitentiary?
NHL
Rookie coaches all the rage -- with a Hitch
Seven teams will have fresh faces behind the bench when the season begins -- although, in the case of the Stars and Ken Hitchcock, what was old is new again. Which of those coaches have the best chance of succeeding?
MAYWEATHER-MCGREGOR
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Boxing
Mayweather vs. the southpaw jinx
MMA star Conor McGregor just happens to be left-handed, a fact some have suggested could be a problem for Floyd Mayweather when they meet on Aug. 26.
Boxing
Frampton: I don't think Mayweather-McGregor is bad for boxing
Former two-division world titleholder Carl Frampton says McGregor is not only revolutionizing mixed martial arts, but boxing too.
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The ultra ultramarathon and Gamergate's aftermath
Take on the Barkley Marathons if you dare, and how to survive gamer harassment: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Beckham Jr. wants to be NFL's best-paid player
- Helton: Simpson not welcome on USC campus
- Yanks' Judge breaks tooth celebrating walk-off
- Sources: GSW re-signing McGee to 1-year deal
- Garrett: Hillman deal unrelated to Elliott status
- Report: Ravens add arena league QB Olson
- Stacking the loaded '18 NBA free-agent class
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On This Date: July 28, 1994
On this date: Rogers throws perfect game
On July 28, 1994, Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers cements his name in baseball history by tossing a perfect game against the Angels.
Freeze's fall at Ole Miss
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How a phone call to an escort service led to Hugh Freeze's downfall
The latest twist in the Ole Miss saga involved an unlikely combination. This is the story of how an attorney for Houston Nutt and a Mississippi State fan revealed a phone call to an escort service that led to the ouster of the Rebels coach.
Think you know Kevin Durant?
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The more you know about Kevin Durant, the more you can see how his star ascended
The more you know about Kevin Durant, who is bringing his star power to India to promote basketball and the NBA, the more you can see how he became a genuine global icon.
Who will pay up for Le'Veon Bell?
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Le'Veon Bell wants to be paid like a No. 1 RB and No. 2 WR. Is he worth it?
The Steelers' star would like to be paid like a No. 1 RB and a No. 2 WR ... combined. But what's his market value? And which teams could be in the running next offseason?
