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Cholowsky's Uncanny Readiness A tale of two prospects, a draft-day mystery solved I stood in the White Sox draft room, surrounded by suit-clad evaluators, as Roch Cholowsky's name slipped across the teleprompter. Lady Deathstrike Targets Wolverine The latest Marvel's Wolverine trailer introduces a classic villain with a personal connection to Logan. The Blues Lock Up McMichael for 6 Years A long-term deal makes a key prospect a core piece for St. World Cup Final Plans Unchanged Air quality issues not a concern for tournament organizers Watch what happens when a major tournament faces environmental concerns. The Lithuanian Homecoming Ends a 14-Year Journey Jonas Valanciunas trades the NBA for a historic return to Zalgiris Kaunas, sparking intrigue about his future. UFC Fights We Want to See: A Second-Half 2026 Wish List Top matchups are emerging as the division heats up. Paul and Lorenze Exchange Vows at Intimate Tennis-Themed Wedding Fellow American stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, and Frances Tiafoe were in attendance. Roster concerns overblown, Chiefs' depth still a concern ESPN insiders say teams are underestimating Kansas City's bench talent The Chiefs have 12 starters with over 100 career games played; only the 49ers and Bills have more. Cholowsky's Uncanny Readiness A tale of two prospects, a draft-day mystery solved I stood in the White Sox draft room, surrounded by suit-clad evaluators, as Roch Cholowsky's name slipped across the teleprompter. Lady Deathstrike Targets Wolverine The latest Marvel's Wolverine trailer introduces a classic villain with a personal connection to Logan. The Blues Lock Up McMichael for 6 Years A long-term deal makes a key prospect a core piece for St. World Cup Final Plans Unchanged Air quality issues not a concern for tournament organizers Watch what happens when a major tournament faces environmental concerns. The Lithuanian Homecoming Ends a 14-Year Journey Jonas Valanciunas trades the NBA for a historic return to Zalgiris Kaunas, sparking intrigue about his future. UFC Fights We Want to See: A Second-Half 2026 Wish List Top matchups are emerging as the division heats up. Paul and Lorenze Exchange Vows at Intimate Tennis-Themed Wedding Fellow American stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, and Frances Tiafoe were in attendance. Roster concerns overblown, Chiefs' depth still a concern ESPN insiders say teams are underestimating Kansas City's bench talent The Chiefs have 12 starters with over 100 career games played; only the 49ers and Bills have more.
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The Lithuanian Homecoming Ends a 14-Year Journey Jonas Valanciunas trades the NBA for a historic return to Zalgiris Kaunas, sparking intrigue about his future.

Jonas Valanciunas is coming home to Zalgiris Kaunas after a 14-year odyssey in the NBA. Except the numbers say he's leaving behind a legacy that's hard to replicate.

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The Math Says Giannis Needs a Better Supporting Cast Giannis Antetokounmpo's championship hunger collides with the Heat's thin bench The Heat are buying into Giannis Antetokounmpo's championship dreams.

But the numbers suggest Miami's supporting cast needs a serious upgrade. KEY POINTS • The Heat's bench ranks 28th in the league in total points per game, 22nd in defensive

Shot-Blocking Legends The math says Breanna Stewart is the WNBA's greatest rim protector The WNBA's top 10 rim protectors of all time list is a given: A'ja Wilson, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart will be on it.

But are they the only ones? KEY POINTS • Stewart holds the WNBA record with 7.8 blocks per 40 minutes. She's also averaged 2.1 steals per 40 over the course

Kerr's Roar at the Stoplight Steve Kerr's bold roadside comment has left everyone wondering what he really meant by 'we got him' LeBron James is a free agent, and Golden State's coach just made a statement that will be on everyone's mind until he confirms his next team.

Except look closer at the phrase 'we got him' – it's not just about signing LeBron. KEY POINTS • Steve Kerr's comment was made in a casual conversation with a

Spurs Loss Blamed on Unconventional Factor San Antonio assistant coach attributes NBA Finals defeat to team's reliance on analytics The Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the Knicks is being attributed by a former assistant coach to the team's overreliance on advanced analytics.

KEY POINTS • The Spurs led the league in 3-point attempts last season, with 36.4% of their shots coming from beyond the arc. • Coach Gregg Popovich was known for

The Cap Cloud Looms Large Over Kawhi's Future The NBA commissioner's statement raises questions about Kawhi Leonard's potential role in the league next season.

The Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention probe is getting a lot of attention, but the real story is what it means for his team's salary cap situation next year. KEY POINTS

Aces' Gray Not Alone in Online Abuse Racist message on social media prompts swift termination The NBA and WNBA have made strides in promoting diversity, but the harsh reality is that players like Chelsea Gray still face online abuse.

Except the data shows that swift punishment can be an effective deterrent. KEY POINTS • Chelsea Gray received a racist message on social media, prompting Hilton Grand Vacations to fire

LeBron's Options Are Few LeBron James' restricted free agency is shaping up to be a rare sight, but who will he choose from?

The free agency period is usually a time of big-money deals and star-studded signings, but this year, LeBron James is the lone elephant in the room, and his options are

Knicks' Bench Outplays Pistons' Top Talent by 4 Points Despite Detroit's headliners, New York's reserve crew outscored theirs 60-56 The Summer League debut of Jalen Brunson was overshadowed by another story from the game: the Knicks' bench outscoring the Pistons' top scorers by 4 points.

KEY POINTS • Dillon Jones led the Knicks with 20 points on 8-12 shooting • Jack Kayil added 16 points and 8 rebounds, while splitting the Knicks' starting point guard

Lakers Add Ziaire Williams The Lakers agree to a one-year deal with free agent forward Ziaire Williams The Lakers are bolstering their roster with the addition of Ziaire Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal.

Except the real question is how he fits into their rotation. Look closer at the Lakers' current lineup and it's clear they needed a forward with Williams' potential. KEY POINTS

The Paint Is Flagg's Playground Cooper Flagg's value lies in his ability to score in the paint, a skill that's increasingly valuable in the NBA Cooper Flagg is being told to shoot from outside, but his game is built for a different era: one where paint-scoring bigs rule the roost KEY POINTS • Flagg shot 47.

3% from the field in his rookie season, with 34.5% of those attempts coming in the paint • The 6-foot-8 big averaged 0.84 points per possession in the paint, a

Clark's Return Sparks Fever's Second Win Over Aces Caitlin Clark scored 12 points in 24 minutes, but the Fever's bench unit secured the victory The Fever beat the Aces for the second time in eight days, but don't sleep on Clark's return - her team is 7-2 when she plays.

Except the box score doesn't show just how much her back issues are affecting her shooting. KEY POINTS • Caitlin Clark played 24 minutes despite dealing with back issues •

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