The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: One running back nears a return to action, while another is going to sit out for the first time since middle school. And a journeyman catcher gets an incredible send off in Oakland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson show that all the hype around the 2023 NBA draft is justified. And Jerry Jones puts the kibosh on any talk of a quarterback controversy in Dallas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A historic home run milestone is finally passed — but it’s not the one you’re thinking of. And some serious chicanery rocks the world of Northeast Ohio competitive fishing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A sweep with massive implications means there is a new presumptive champ in the NL East. And everyone’s new favorite college football team resides in Lawrence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A scary scene in Cincinnati as Tua Tagovailoa goes down again. And Chet Holmgren speaks for the first time since his season-ending injury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Denmark makes a strong statement about the World Cup in Qatar. And with Zion back in action can the Pelicans make some noise in the Western Conference?   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Deandre Ayton and the Suns show the Nets what real drama looks like. And the MLB playoff picture is starting to come into focus.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The drama is so thick you can cut it with a knife at NBA media days. And good-bye Pro Bowl, hello… hot dog eating contest?   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Shady injury reports, butt punts, and more in an AFC East showdown to remember. And MLB’s youngest team is contending way earlier than anyone expected.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The western conference team that could win it all or go up in smoke. And Roger Federer’s final appearance on the tennis court comes alongside his old rival.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: How concerned should Bulls fans be about Lonzo Ball’s ongoing knee issues? And Tom Hardy shows that his fighting skills aren’t confined to the silver screen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Stanley Cup champs tie down their superstar to a massive new contract. And an NBA title contender loses a key piece just ahead of the upcoming season.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The NBA considers letting high schooler jump straight to the league once again. And the Tigers find a young new voice to lead them into the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Aces bring home the first title ever for Las Vegas. And Aaron Judge closes in history - and a potential triple crown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Connecticut pumps the brakes on the Aces title procession. And another all-time Tennis great decides to hang up his racket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Donovan Mitchell reveals just how close he came to an NBA homecoming. And Erling Haaland produces another magical moment on European soccer’s grandest stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The Aces trio of stars put Connecticut’s title hopes in serious jeopardy. And NBA stars old and new make their mark in the EuroBasket quarterfinals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An NFC contender's season is already in chaos after just one week. And Notre Dame new head coach just can't seem to catch a break. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: A new generation of tennis stars announce themselves in Flushing. And the Cornhuskers pay to make Scott Frost go away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: An incredible late game comeback in the WNBA semifinals. And a star slugger loses his pop in the midst of a tight Wild Card race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Buffalo ties down a key piece of Josh Allen’s offense before a matchup with the defending champs. And A’Ja Wilson joins an elite club in WNBA history.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The bad boy of tennis has a meltdown in New York. And PAC-12’s pain is the SEC’s gain in the latest college football rankings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: The AL MVP frontrunner continues to put the whole entire team on his back. And there’s some serious playoff basketball on the agenda Tuesday night.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Denver locks down its franchise quarterback for the long haul. And a key arm returns for the Dodgers — and not a minute too soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Manchester City have their newest cheat code as they hunt another Premier League title. And Davidson celebrates one very special alum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .