“THE SCOREBOARD” MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD TWINS 23, ATHLETICS 4 ROYALS 7, PADRES 6 (10 INNINGS)BASEBALL CONTENT RED SOX 10, RAYS 0 (GAME 1) RED SOX 5, RAYS 3 (GAME 2) DODGERS 2, YANKEES 1 BRAVES 15, RANGERS 1 WHITE SOX 12, BLUE JAYS 4 ORIOLES 3, ASTROS 2 GIANTS 7, MARINERS 0 TWINS 5, CUBS 2 BREWERS 2, MARLINS 1 (10 INNINGS) REDS 7, ROCKIES 2 CARDINALS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 4 TIGERS 2, ANGELS 1 =========================== MINOR LEAGUE SCOREBOARD COLUMBUS 1 INDIANAPOLIS 0 (SUSPENDED 4TH INNING) PEORIA 9 SOUTH BEND 3 FT. WAYNE AT LANSING PPD =========================== WNBA SCOREBOARD FEVER 110 STORM 107 DREAM 111 TEMPO 92 SKY 96 SPARKS 82 SUN 96 MERCURY 83 =========================== NBA SUMMER LEAGUE SCOREBOARD KINGS 92 HORNETS 990 CAVS 100 BULLS 91 MAVS 110 KNICKS 88 HEAT 101 PISTONS 87 JAZZ 83 BLAZERS 79 CLIPPERS 128 TIMBERWOLVES 120 OT =========================== WORLD CUP SOCCER SCOREBOARD SATURDAY: FRANCE VS. ENGLAND 5:00 SUNDAY: SPAIN VS. ARGENTINA 3:00 =========================== INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULES https://scoreboard.homestead.com/football/teams.htm#load =========================== NFL TRAINING CAMP DATES TEAM SITE LOCATION ROOKIES VETERANS ARIZONA CARDINALS STATE FARM STADIUM GLENDALE, ARIZ. 7/22 7/22 ATLANTA FALCONS ATLANTA FALCONS TRAINING FACILITY FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. 7/24 7/28 BALTIMORE RAVENS UNDER ARMOUR PERFORMANCE CENTER OWINGS MILLS, MD. 7/24 7/28 BUFFALO BILLS ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER, N.Y. 7/21 7/28 CAROLINA PANTHERS BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM CHARLOTTE, N.C. 7/21 7/22 CHICAGO BEARS HALAS HALL LAKE FOREST, ILL. 7/25 7/28 CINCINNATI BENGALS PAYCOR STADIUM CINCINNATI 7/25 7/28 CLEVELAND BROWNS CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE CAMPUS BEREA, OHIO 7/23 7/28 DALLAS COWBOYS MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN OXNARD, CALIF. 7/28 7/28 DENVER BRONCOS BRONCOS PARK POWERED BY COMMONSPIRIT ENGLEWOOD, COLO. 7/22 7/28 DETROIT LIONS MEIJER PERFORMANCE CENTER ALLEN PARK, MICH. 7/25 7/28 GREEN BAY PACKERS LAMBEAU FIELD GREEN BAY, WIS. 7/27 7/28 HOUSTON TEXANS HOUSTON METHODIST TRAINING CENTER HOUSTON 7/21 7/28 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS GRAND PARK WESTFIELD, IND. 7/27 7/28 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS MILLER ELECTRIC CENTER JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 7/25 7/28 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY ST. JOSEPH, MO. 7/24 7/28 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PERFORMANCE CENTER HENDERSON, NEV. 7/23 7/28 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS THE BOLT EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. 7/23 7/28 LOS ANGELES RAMS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES 7/25 7/25 MIAMI DOLPHINS BAPTIST HEALTH TRAINING COMPLEX MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. 7/21 7/28 MINNESOTA VIKINGS TCO PERFORMANCE CENTER EAGAN, MINN. 7/26 7/28 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS CENTER FOXBOROUGH, MASS. 7/21 7/24 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS OCHSNER SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER METAIRIE, LA. 7/28 7/28 NEW YORK GIANTS QUEST DIAGNOSTICS TRAINING CENTER/THE GREENBRIER EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J./WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. 7/23 7/28 NEW YORK JETS ATLANTIC HEALTH JETS TRAINING CENTER FLORHAM PARK, N.J. 7/25 7/28 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES JEFFERSON HEALTH TRAINING COMPLEX PHILADELPHIA 7/28 7/28 PITTSBURGH STEELERS SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE LATROBE, PA. 7/28 7/28 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS SAP PERFORMANCE FACILITY SANTA CLARA, CALIF. 7/18 7/25 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VIRGINIA MASON ATHLETIC CENTER RENTON, WASH. 7/17 7/24 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ADVENTHEALTH TRAINING CENTER TAMPA, FLA. 7/27 7/28 TENNESSEE TITANS VANDERBILT HEALTH FOOTBALL CENTER NASHVILLE, TENN. 7/23 7/28 WASHINGTON COMMANDERS COMMANDERS PARK ASHBURN, VA. 7/24 7/28 ====== 2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE WEEK DATE OPPONENT TV / TIME (ET) WEEK 1 THU, AUG 13 @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LOCAL (7:30 PM) WEEK 2 SAT, AUG 22 VS. ATLANTA FALCONS LOCAL (1:00 PM) WEEK 3 SAT, AUG 29 VS. DETROIT LIONS LOCAL (1:00 PM) ===== 2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE WEEK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV / STREAMING 1 SUN, SEPT 13 VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 1:00 PM CBS 2 SUN, SEPT 20 @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 8:20 PM NBC 3 SUN, SEPT 27 VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 1:00 PM CBS 4 SUN, OCT 4 @ WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 9:30 AM NFL NET 5 SUN, OCT 11 @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:00 PM CBS 6 SUN, OCT 18 VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM FOX 7 SUN, OCT 25 @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1:00 PM CBS 8 SUN, NOV 1 @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:00 PM CBS 9 SUN, NOV 8 VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:00 PM FOX 10 SUN, NOV 15 VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM CBS 11 THU, NOV 19 @ HOUSTON TEXANS 8:15 PM PRIME VIDEO 12 SUN, NOV 29 VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 1:00 PM FOX 13 BYE WEEK 14 SUN, DEC 13 @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 PM FOX 15 SUN, DEC 20 @ TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM CBS 16 TBD – FLEX VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS TBD TBD 17 SUN, JAN 3 @ CLEVELAND BROWNS 1:00 PM FOX 18 TBD – FLEX GAME VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS TBD TBD ==================================== NATIONAL SPORTS HEADLINES/RELEASES BASEBALL NEWS MLB ROUNDUP: NATIONALS EXTEND A’S LOSING STREAK TO 10 IN 23-4 BEATDOWN Andres Chaparro hit two homers and had eight RBIs — more than doubling his season total from 7 to 15 — as the Washington Nationals torched the lowly Athletics 23-4 on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif. The Nationals opened the scoring with a three-run third before busting the game wide open with four-plus runs in the fifth through seventh innings. That proved to be more than enough for Cade Cavalli (6-4), who gave up two runs and four hits over six innings. Chaparro went 4-for-5 with a walk and four runs and Daylen Lile and Harry Ford each homered for the Nationals, who set a season high for runs, matching the second-most in franchise history. Curtis Mead was 4-for-6 with four runs, three RBIs and three doubles, and Nasim Nunez had three hits and three runs. Tyler Soderstrom hit a two-run homer and Shea Langeliers belted a solo shot for the Athletics, who lost their 10th consecutive game. Gage Jump (3-5) of the A’s allowed four runs (three earned) and four hits in 3 2/3 innings before their bullpen was hit hard by Washington’s lineup. Royals 7, Padres 6 (10 innings)Baseball content Carter Jensen’s two-run, walk-off single capped a four-run 10th inning which helped Kansas City rally for a victory over visiting San Diego. The Padres scored three times in the top of the 10th, beginning with Miguel Andujar’s third double of the night down the right field line against Lucas Erceg (4-3) to score the automatic runner. Fernando Tatis Jr. followed with an RBI single, and Xander Bogaerts made it 6-3 with a sacrifice fly. However, Michael Massey’s third hit of the game drove in the first run of the bottom of the 10th off Kyle Hart (0-2). Isaac Collins’ RBI groundout left runners on second and third for the Royals, then Jensen delivered his third hit through a drawn-in left side of the infield to score two and snap Kansas City’s five-game skid. Red Sox 10, Rays 0 (Game 1) Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings before a six-run sixth allowed Boston to score a lopsided win over visiting Tampa Bay in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narvaez each homered as part of three-hit games and Caleb Durbin went 3-for-4 for the Red Sox, who banged out 15 hits. Bennett (5-3) allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out three. Alec Gamboa went the rest of the way, allowing just two hits over the final three innings for his first career save. Rays starter Griffin Jax (5-7) struck out six but yielded seven runs in five-plus innings. Red Sox 5, Rays 3 (Game 2) Wilyer Abreu hit home runs in his first two at-bats as Boston completed a doubleheader sweep with another win over Tampa Bay, extending its winning streak to 11 games. Willson Contreras also homered for the Red Sox, who won a bullpen game with six relievers combining to throw 6 2/3 scoreless innings with four hits behind Eduardo Rivera, who allowed three runs over the first 2 1/3 innings. Greg Weissert (2-2) got the win, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a clean ninth for his 20th save. Junior Caminero, who hit a solo home run in the third, and Jonny DeLuca both had multi-hit games for the Rays. Mason Englert (0-3) was tagged for five runs and eight hits over five innings before the Tampa Bay bullpen combined for three no-hit innings of relief work. Dodgers 2, Yankees 1 Max Muncy hit a go-ahead two-run homer with nobody out in the seventh inning against Gerrit Cole and Los Angeles earned a victory over New York in the first meeting at Yankee Stadium between the teams since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers snapped a three-game losing streak in their first trip to the Bronx since scoring five unearned runs off Cole in the fifth inning of Game 5 to clinch the first of their back-to-back titles. Roki Sasaki allowed an unearned run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings for the Dodgers. Cole (3-5) entered the seventh at 90 pitches and started the inning by walking Mookie Betts. Manager Aaron Boone visited the mound and kept Cole in the game. Muncy fouled off three pitches before ending the at-bat by hammering Cole’s 2-2 slider about halfway up the second deck in right field. Cole had held him hitless in five previous encounters. Cole allowed two runs on four hits in six-plus innings. Braves 15, Rangers 1 Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley all homered and Chris Sale pitched seven scoreless innings to lead Atlanta to a win over visiting Texas in the opener of a three-game set. Sale (10-6) became the 10th National League pitcher to reach double-digit wins. He allowed only two hits, never allowed a runner to reach third base and struck out six. Sale also recorded his 2,700th punchout. Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, Mauricio Dubon and Jim Jarvis also pitched in with two hits apiece. Rangers starter Cal Quantrill (3-2) was roughed up for six runs on 11 hits, both season highs, in four innings. His ERA spiked from 3.11 to 3.93 due to the rough outing. Right-hander Emiliano Teodo followed with 1 2/3 innings and allowed two runs in his major league debut. White Sox 12, Blue Jays 4 Braden Montgomery had four RBIs and Colson Montgomery added three RBIs as visiting Chicago throttled Toronto. Sam Antonacci hit a two-run home run for the White Sox, who saw starter Anthony Kay allow two runs and two hits over four innings. Reliever Tyler Schweitzer (1-0) allowed one infield hit and a walk over the final three innings to earn his first major league win. Luis Urias, George Springer and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo shots for the Blue Jays, who have lost all four games against the White Sox this season. Spencer Miles (4-2) was tagged for six runs on six hits in four-plus innings. Orioles 3, Astros 2 Taylor Ward hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift Baltimore to a road victory against Houston. The Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to five games. They had barely mustered any offense until Adley Rutschman led off the eighth with a double and Ward followed with his seventh homer of the season. Baltimore collected five hits and four walks while striking out 13 times. Astros starter Peter Lambert struck out 10 batters in six innings but his efforts weren’t enough. Lambert was charged with one run on three hits. Yordan Alvarez drove in a run and Jeremy Pena scored both runs for the Astros. Giants 7, Mariners 0 Willy Adames hit a grand slam and Landen Roupp pitched seven innings of two-hit ball as San Francisco returned from the All-Star break with a shutout victory against host Seattle. Bryce Eldridge added a two-run shot for the Giants, who won their third game in a row to tie their season-long winning streak. Roupp (7-8) allowed only a two-out single to Josh Naylor in the fourth inning and a leadoff single to Luke Raley in the fifth. Mariners starter Bryce Miller (4-4) gave up three runs (two earned) on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. Twins 5, Cubs 2 Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the third inning and Minnesota held on for a win over host Chicago. Trevor Larnach and Ryan Kreidler also drove in one run apiece for the Twins, who have won three games in a row after entering the All-Star break with back-to-back victories. Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (7-3) allowed two runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a double and a run for Chicago. Michael Busch notched the lone RBI for the Cubs. Colin Rea (7-6) gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits in six innings. Brewers 2, Marlins 1 (10 innings) Garrett Mitchell grounded an RBI single up the middle with two outs to score Jackson Chourio from second base, giving Milwaukee an extra-inning win over visiting Miami in the opener of the three-game series. Joey Ortiz homered and singled for the Brewers, who had lost their last three games before the All-Star break. Logan Henderson was trying to win his fourth straight start, but did not earn a decision after allowing one run and three hits over five innings. Craig Yoho (1-0) recorded his first major league win with a scoreless 10th. Griffin Conine homered and Otto Lopez had two hits for the Marlins, who had also lost their last three games before the break. Sandy Alcantara limited the Brewers to one run and three hits in six innings, and Lake Bachar (1-1) took the loss. Reds 7, Rockies 2 Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer and an inside-the-park solo home run, Brady Singer tossed seven strong innings and Cincinnati opened a three-game series against Colorado with a win in Denver. Elly De La Cruz went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and Eugenio Suarez homered in his third straight game for the Reds, who have won 17 of their last 20 against the Rockies, including seven straight at Coors Field. Singer (4-9) allowed two runs on four hits. Willi Castro homered among his two hits for the National League-worst Rockies (39-60), who have lost five of their last six. Gabriel Hughes (1-0) yielded two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings before his replacement, Jimmy Herget, allowed homers to the first two batters he faced in Cincinnati’s three-run sixth. Cardinals 5, Diamondbacks 4 Ivan Herrera delivered the game-winning RBI on a ninth-inning sacrifice fly to lift St. Louis to a win against Arizona in Phoenix. After their 2-0 first-inning lead was erased, JJ Wetherholt put the Cardinals ahead 3-2 in the fifth inning on a solo homer. Masyn Winn added an eighth-inning sac fly to make it 4-2 St. Louis. Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy allowed two runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. The Diamondbacks tied the game on a two-run homer off the right field foul pole from Corbin Carroll in the bottom of the eighth. Arizona starter Merrill Kelly gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits in five innings for the Diamondbacks, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. Tim Tawa also homered for Arizona. Tigers 2, Angels 1 Hao-Yu Lee lined a two-run double into the gap in right-center with two outs in the top of the ninth as Detroit rallied for a victory over Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif. Matt Vierling had two hits and a stolen base and Riley Greene and Ben Malgeri each doubled for the Tigers, who snapped a two-game losing streak and won for the 10th time in the last 13 games. Zach Neto had two hits and scored a run and Mike Trout had a double for the Angels, who lost their third straight game and fell to 2-11 in the last 13 games. Reid Detmers was denied his first win since June 16 at Arizona after allowing four hits over six shutout innings. ===== MLB RESTRICTS DUGOUT IPAD USE TO PREVENT USE OF AI TO MAKE DECISIONS NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make decisions. The tablets have access to video and league-provided data, and also included a custom tab where teams could access other programs. MLB made the custom tabs inaccessible to teams starting Wednesday night, when the second half of the season started. “In many cases, the custom tab had expanded the use of the dugout iPads beyond their originally intended purpose to include recommendations regarding substitutions, pitch calling, and other in-game decisions traditionally made by players and coaches,” MLB executive vice president of baseball operations Morgan Sword wrote in a June 11 memo to general managers, assistant GMs and video coordinators. The memo, first reported by The Athletic, was obtained by The Associated Press. A review by the competition committee found clubs had been compliant with the regulations. “Instituting this prohibition beginning with the second half of the season is intended to provide clubs that have relied on the custom tab with appropriate lead-time to make any necessary adjustments,” Sword wrote. MLB started a pilot program allowing use of iPads in dugouts with restrictions late in the 2015 season and expanded their use in 2016 under a deal with Apple. Video was eliminated in the 2020 COVID season following the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, then returned in 2021. ===== PIRATES-GUARDIANS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY CAUSED BY WILDFIRE SMOKE CLEVELAND (AP) — The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota. Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it’s unhealthy for anyone, regardless of health conditions. The National Weather Service said a lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close to the ground. The air quality index was 203 when the game was postponed at 4:45 p.m. EDT, which is deemed to be very unhealthy and hazardous. Northeast Ohio has been experiencing smoky and hazy skies for the past two days. A split doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday, with the start times being 1:10 p.m. EDT and 7:10 p.m. EDT Thursday night’s game in Philadelphia between the Mets and Phillies was moved to 6:10 p.m. EDT from 7:10 p.m. It was the only game on the big league schedule coming out of this week’s All-Star break. ==================================== NFL NEWS NFL SUSPENDS ARIZONA CARDINALS EXECUTIVE INDEFINITELY FOR VIOLATING LEAGUE’S GAMBLING POLICY The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy. The league said Friday that its investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 draft selections by the Cardinals before the picks were announced, and Gold also participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games. The league didn’t say who Gold had provided with the information. “The Gambling Policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, strictly prohibits anyone in the NFL from participating in or facilitating any form of sports gambling, and from providing third parties non-public information,” the NFL said in a statement. “Although there is no reason to believe the integrity of any NFL game was affected, the League takes any violation of the Gambling Policy with the utmost seriousness.” The Cardinals also issued a statement, saying: “The NFL’s policies and expectations for all employees are clear, comprehensive, and consistently communicated. We fully support the league’s decision in this matter, which involves a single employee. Our focus remains on preparing for the start of training camp next week and the 2026 season.” Gold, who is in his 13th season with the Cardinals, was promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. He spent the previous three years (2022-24) as the assistant director of college scouting after working for four seasons (2018-21) as a college scouting coordinator. Gold has the right to appeal the suspension. He couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Friday. The NFL has strict gambling policies for players and club and league personnel. The league has also dedicated significant resources to its gambling education program, reaching more than 20,000 people associated with the league. The policy says players must not: — place any bet on NFL football; — throw or fix any NFL game or event, or otherwise manipulate or attempt to manipulate any play or other aspect of an NFL game; — share confidential, non-public information regarding any NFL game, player or event with any third party. NFL players — but not league or club staff — are allowed to legally place bets on other sports as long as they are off club property or not traveling with the team. They also are allowed to take part in traditional fantasy football leagues (prize money cannot exceed $250) and legally gamble at casinos on personal time. The NFL said the Cardinals fully cooperated with the investigation and the league has seen no indication that any other member of the organization, coach or player was aware of or involved in this activity. The league also said there was no indication that any play or game was affected by this activity. The NFL’s review included interviews with relevant people and an examination of electronic records. At least 15 players have been suspended by the league for gambling violations since 1963, including several in recent years, but none since Isaiah Rodgers (then with the Indianapolis Colts) was suspended indefinitely in June 2023. ===== TITANS TO INDUCT CHRIS JOHNSON INTO RING OF HONOR The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team’s Ring of Honor. The ceremony is planned for halftime of the Titans’ 2026 season opener on Sept. 13. The Titans will host the New York Jets, for whom Johnson played one season. The Titans selected Johnson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. During his six-season, 95-game tenure in Nashville, Johnson gained 7,965 rushing yards and scored 58 touchdowns. He was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Pro in 2009, when he ran for 2,006 yards and set an NFL single-season record with his 2,509 yards from scrimmage. That record continues to stand despite the NFL expanding its schedule to 17 games. “Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. “His stats speak for themselves, and he will forever remain a leader in our record books, but the man behind the yardage deserves just as much celebration. We look forward to welcoming him home on Sept. 13 and officially inducting him into the Titans Ring of Honor.” He rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns in 130 career games with the Titans (2008-13), Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17). He rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his six seasons in a Titans uniform. In an interview aired June 29 on “Good Morning America,” Johnson told co-anchor Michael Strahan that he was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2025. There is currently no cure. “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” said Johnson, who was using a speech-generating device based on recordings of his voice to speak. “My doctors believe my case is what’s called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen. “… That’s one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking. It can happen to someone who never expected it.” Johnson, 40, will become the 20th inductee into Tennessee’s Ring of Honor, with the late Dave McGinnis, a former assistant coach and radio analyst, to be added later in the season. The group includes players from the Titans’ history as the Houston Oilers. Among those already in the Ring of Honor are quarterbacks George Blanda, Warren Moon and Steve McNair, as well as running backs Earl Campbell and Eddie George. ===== BALTIMORE’S KYLE HAMILTON VOTED TOP SAFETY IN THE NFL BY AP PANEL Kyle Hamilton does it all for the Baltimore Ravens defense. The two-time All-Pro safety can play slot cornerback and cover receivers or tight ends. He can play in the box and stop the run. He can drop into zone and play traditional deep safety. He can blitz. Hamilton’s versatility and productivity helped him earn the top safety spot in the NFL as voted by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at safety, basing selections on current status entering the 2026 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Hamilton received six first-place votes. All-Pro Kevin Byard finished second, followed by Derwin James, Antoine Winfield Jr. and Xavier McKinney. 1. Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens Hamilton is an elite defensive back no matter where he plays. He can line up anywhere, giving the defense multiple options and the offense fits. He had no interceptions and one sack and received 46 of 50 votes for first-team All-Pro last season because his value isn’t measured in glamorous stats. Opposing quarterbacks had a 49 rating when Hamilton was on the field and 90 when he was off it. Hamilton forced two fumbles, had seven tackles for loss and 105 overall. 2. Kevin Byard, New England Patriots Byard led the NFL with seven interceptions last season and earned his third All-Pro honors. He’s a prototypical modern safety who can be a traditional deep centerfielder, quick and savvy enough to undercut routes in man coverage. He’s also strong against the run. Byard received two first-place votes, one second and one fourth, appearing on four ballots. 3. Derwin James Jr., Los Angeles Chargers James is another versatile hybrid safety who earned second-team All-Pro honors at slot cornerback last year. James had three interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble, 94 tackles and six for a loss. The Chargers line James up in the box, the slot, or at deep safety and he produces from each spot. 4. Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers A 2023 All-Pro, Winfield bounced back from an injury-plagued season to make the Pro Bowl roster last year. He had two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble, 93 tackles and four for a loss. Winfield is a versatile playmaker with excellent ball-tracking ability. He has 18 career sacks, nine interceptions and 12 forced fumbles in six seasons. 5. Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers McKinney followed up his first All-Pro season by earning second-team honors in 2025. He had two interceptions, 107 tackles, one forced fumble and one sack. McKinney can play traditional free safety, step into the box and disguise coverages. ===== BIGGEST REMAINING ROSTER ISSUE FOR EVERY NFC TEAM NFL PRESS RELEASE NFL teams spent the 2026 offseason addressing their rosters, with a majority of clubs tackling their highest priority fix either in free agency or the draft. Now, we’re less than two months from the start of the regular season, and still, no squad is complete — with each team, despite its recent offseason grade, having areas to address and room to improve. So, as we near the 2026 NFL Kickoff game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, let’s take a moment to identify the biggest remaining roster issue — which could still be addressed with available free agents or surprise late-summer trades — for each NFC franchise entering the season. NFC EAST Dallas Cowboys Cornerback depth: After making important additions at every level of the defense, the Cowboys don’t have many major issues across their starting roster. However, the depth of their cornerback room raises concern. DaRon Bland, an All-Pro in 2023, is the star of the group, but he’s missed 15 games over the last two seasons. Free-agent signee Cobie Durant, who is playing on a one-year deal, is good in coverage but questionable against the run. Shavon Revel Jr. would need to make a huge jump to be trusted after an injury-marred rookie year, but he was a top-80 pick in the 2025 draft. Rookie Devin Moore is a Day 3 dart. No one else offers much upside. Unless someone steps up early and often, Dallas might remain susceptible on the outside. New York Giants Center: Joe Schoen, John Harbaugh and Co. did an excellent job patching up Big Blue’s holes this offseason, even securing a couple viable options to help fill the void left by Dexter Lawrence on the defensive interior. The area of concern for me is center, where John Michael Schmitz remains the projected starter. Schmitz surrendered five sacks and 23 QB pressures last year, per Next Gen Stats, and was also subpar in the run game. Unless he makes a surprise fourth-year jump, he might be a liability in Harbaugh’s new offense. Philadelphia Eagles Safety: Reed Blankenship might not have been a stud, but he started 51 games at safety for the Eagles, including the playoffs, over the last three seasons. He’s now gone to Houston, leaving Marcus Epps to fill his shoes in rotation with Cooper DeJean (when he’s not playing slot corner), Michael Carter II and Jonathan Jones. Epps did start every game for the 2022 NFC Champion Eagles and should be fine, but on an otherwise elite roster, safety is Philly’s biggest remaining issue. Washington Commanders Outside WR2: Cornerback and defensive tackle carry plenty of question marks for the Commanders. But the state of the depth chart across from Terry McLaurin is the biggest issue in my book. Treylon Burks has been disappointing in the four years since his first-round selection by Tennessee. Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson are merely complementary options and third-round rookie Antonio Williams will likely work out of the slot. There is no one reliable to line up opposite McLaurin, so Jayden Daniels will be asked to make lemonade out of lemons (again) in 2026. NFC NORTH Chicago Bears Defensive tackle: The interior of the Bears defensive line, headlined in 2025 by Gervon Dexter Sr., Grady Jarrett and Andrew Billings, was not good enough. Chicago struggled mightily against the run and logged the sixth-lowest QB pressure rate. This spring, they replaced Billings with the equally average Neville Gallimore and added a few more depth pieces. In other words: zero improvement, as I see it. In a competitive division — where weak trenches could be a death knell — this feels like a potentially major issue. Detroit Lions Secondary: This time last year, Detroit’s secondary was built around CB Terrion Arnold and safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Since then, Arnold was released following his arrest on eight felony charges, Branch tore his Achilles and Joseph’s future has turned into a question mark as he deals with a lingering knee ailment. At cornerback the Lions are relying on D.J. Reed, Rock Ya-Sin and Ennis Rakestraw Jr., along with Roger McCreary and fifth-round pick Keith Abney II, which is not exactly the strongest crew. If Branch and/or Joseph miss significant time, Detroit will need bigger contributions from Christian Izien, Avonte Maddox, Thomas Harper and/or free-agent addition Chuck Clark. On a roster that’s otherwise excellent, the secondary is riddled with reddish flags. Green Bay Packers Edge rusher: When healthy, Micah Parsons is one of the best edge rushers in the NFL. But the All-Pro is unlikely to return from his knee injury before mid-October and the rest of Green Bay’s depth chart is less than inspiring. Former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness has just 8.5 sacks across three seasons and rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton, a fourth-round selection, enters the league with “limited pass-rushing upside,” per NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein. As I wrote back in April, I like the idea of adding free agent Haason Reddick to rotate in and play across from Parsons when he returns. Minnesota Vikings Tight end: Once upon a time (three years ago), T.J. Hockenson was a strong starting tight end. In two seasons since, he has totaled just 893 yards and three touchdowns. Vikings TEs accumulated the fourth-fewest receiving yards in the league in 2025. And they did nothing to improve the position this offseason. While Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings are a strong wide receiver trio, a lack of production at tight end lowers the ceiling for the Vikings and their yet-to-be-named starting quarterback. NFC SOUTH Atlanta Falcons Interior defensive line: The wide receiver depth behind Drake London is a big enough issue to make my list, but I’m going to focus on the defensive line. David Onyemata and Ruke Orhorhoro led Atlanta’s defensive tackles in snaps in 2025 and both departed this offseason, leaving Brandon Dorlus, Maason Smith (swapped for Orhorhoro in a trade with Jacksonville), Zach Harrison and a handful of free-agent additions — most notably ninth-year veteran Da’Shawn Hand — to pick up the slack. Dorlus was decent last year, but the loss of Onyemata and the lack of game-changing talent at the position could be the weak link in an otherwise ascending Falcons defense. Carolina Panthers Tight end: As I mentioned when explaining Carolina’s B+ offseason grade, I had hoped to see general manager Dan Morgan and Co. add a pass-catching tight end for Bryce Young this spring. After missing out on Oregon draft prospect Kenyon Sadiq, taking a pass on the small pool of notable free agents at the position and (as of now) eschewing a trade solution, the Panthers are running it back with Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders. Barring a breakout from one of their young wideouts, Young will have a dearth of reliable weapons behind Tetairoa McMillan (again). New Orleans Saints Wide receiver depth: Drafting Jordyn Tyson eighth overall to pair with Chris Olave arguably solidified one of the top young wide receiver duos in the NFL, but there’s still significant risk here. Olave missed nine games in 2024 after suffering two concussions. Tyson missed time due to injury in all four of his college seasons. And who is behind those two guys? Devaughn Vele? Ja’Lynn Polk? Mason Tipton? A couple of Day 3 rookies? It’s sparse and could make the offense very boom-or-bust in 2026. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight end: The Bucs saw a lot of turnover on defense this offseason, but that side of the ball still looks effective on paper. So, once again, I’m eyeing the tight end room. The Buccaneers had the least productive tight end group in the NFL last season — 61 receptions, 589 yards, two touchdowns — with Cade Otton accounting for nearly all of those numbers. They only added a Day 3 pick at the position in the offseason, leaving Baker Mayfield’s tight end weaponry lacking an upgrade. NFC WEST Arizona Cardinals Quarterback: Yes, Jacoby Brissett was fine in relief of Kyler Murray last year in Arizona. He was around league average in passer rating (94.1) and completion rate (64.9%) and through 12 starts he had a full-season pace of more than 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. But Brissett is a 33-year-old journeyman, not a franchise QB, and the Cardinals went 1-11 in his 12 starts. Behind Brissett, Arizona has fellow journeyman Gardner Minshew and 24-year-old rookie Carson Beck. It’s a room without a reliable starter and will likely continue to feel that way until late next April. Los Angeles Rams Wide receiver depth: The Rams’ roster is probably the most complete in the league, so calling anything a big issue seems like a stretch. But after passing on a chance to draft WR Makai Lemon — and wideouts in general until the sixth round of the draft — I’m pinpointing the WR3 spot as an area of concern. Davante Adams is 33 years old and missed three games last year. Puka Nacua gets banged up seemingly every season. And in their NFC Championship Game loss to Seattle, no other wide receiver caught a single pass. I would love to see Sean McVay get his hands on versatile free agent Deebo Samuel. San Francisco 49ers Center field safety: Following Talanoa Hufanga’s departure in 2025, the 49ers shifted their remaining safeties around to fill the hole and ended up with no reliable center fielder across the back end. Ji’Ayir Brown, Malik Mustapha and Marques Sigle didn’t consistently stand out, Jason Pinnock departed in free agency and the only notable offseason addition so far is Ashtyn Davis. The first two levels of the defense should improve with the return of Nick Bosa and the additions of Osa Odighizuwa and Dre Greenlaw, but safety could remain an issue as Raheem Morris takes over for Robert Saleh as DC. Seattle Seahawks Wide receiver: Too many people see the name Cooper Kupp and the $51 million attached to Rashid Shaheed’s contract and are convinced Seattle is set behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. I am not. The aging Kupp averaged 2.6 catches and 28.3 yards per game over the second half of 2025, with one touchdown. Shaheed topped 30 yards just three times in 12 games with the Seahawks (including playoffs) and never found the end zone as a receiver with Seattle. Meanwhile, JSN handled 36.6 percent of the team’s receptions last year, the highest share by any player in the last decade, per TruMedia. One man can carry an entire offense for only so long. ===================================== COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS 2026 PRE-SEASON ALL-BIG 10 FOOTBALL TEAMS FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE QB JULIAN SAYIN, OHIO STATE RB BO JACKSON, OHIO STATE RB JORDAN MARSHALL, MICHIGAN RB/ALL-PURPOSE ANTWAN RAYMOND, RUTGERS WR JEREMIAH SMITH, OHIO STATE WR CHARLIE BECKER, INDIANA WR KJ DUFF, RUTGERS TE JAMARI JOHNSON, OREGON C IAPANI LALOULU, OREGON OL CARTER SMITH, INDIANA OL KADE PIEPER, IOWA OL TREVOR LAUCK, IOWA OL AUSTIN SIEREVELD, OHIO STATE OL LUKE MONTGOMERY, OHIO STATE ===== FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE DL ANTHONY SMITH, MINNESOTA DL TYRIQUE TUCKER, INDIANA DL JOHN HENRY DALEY, MICHIGAN DL A’MAURI WASHINGTON, OREGON DL MATAYO UIAGALELEI, OREGON LB ROLIJAH HARDY, INDIANA LB TEITUM TUIOTI, OREGON LB ISAIAH JONES, INDIANA LB DANIEL WINGATE, MARYLAND CB BRANDON FINNEY JR., OREGON CB JYAIRE HILL, MICHIGAN CB JAMARI SHARPE, INDIANA S KOI PERICH, OREGON S AMARE FERRELL, INDIANA S ZACH LUTMER, IOWA ===== FIRST-TEAM SPECIALISTS K NICO RADICIC, INDIANA P BRYCE MCFERSON, MARYLAND KR KOI PERICH, OREGON PR JACORY BARNEY JR., NEBRASKA ===== SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE QB DANTE MOORE, OREGON RB JORDON DAVISON, OREGON RB DARIUS TAYLOR, MINNESOTA RB WAYMOND JORDAN, USC ALL-PURPOSE WAYNE KNIGHT, UCLA WR DAKORIEN MOORE, OREGON WR GRIFFIN WILDE, NORTHWESTERN WR NICK MARSH, INDIANA WR ANDREW MARSH, MICHIGAN TE BENJAMIN BRAHMER, PENN STATE TE DJ VONNAHME, IOWA C JUSTIN EVANS, NEBRASKA OL ANDREW SPRAGUE, MICHIGAN OL CARSON HINZMAN, OHIO STATE OL JAKE GUARNERA, MICHIGAN OL GREG JOHNSON, MINNESOTA OL EZOMO ORATOKHAI, NORTHWESTERN OL DREW EVANS, INDIANA ===== SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE DL KENYATTA JACKSON JR., OHIO STATE DL BEAR ALEXANDER, OREGON DL MARIO LANDINO, INDIANA DL ENOW ETTA, MICHIGAN DL QUA RUSSAW, OHIO STATE LB JACOB MANU, WASHINGTON LB MASON POSA, WISCONSIN LB CALEB BACON, PENN STATE LB PAYTON PIERCE, OHIO STATE LB MAVERICK BARANOWSKI, MINNESOTA CB JOHN NESTOR, MINNESOTA CB DEVIN SANCHEZ, OHIO STATE CB JONTEZ WILLIAMS, USC S ROBERT FITZGERALD, NORTHWESTERN S MARCUS NEAL, PENN STATE S EARL LITTLE JR., OHIO STATE ===== SECOND-TEAM SPECIALISTS K CONNOR HAWKINS, OHIO STATE P RHYS DAKIN, MICHIGAN STATE KR KENNETH WILLIAMS, MICHIGAN STATE PR BRANDON INNISS, OHIO STATE ===== THIRD-TEAM OFFENSE QB JOSH HOOVER, INDIANA RB CALEB KOMOLAFE, NORTHWESTERN RB DIERRE HILL JR., OREGON RB CARSON HANSEN, PENN STATE WR TANOOK HINES, USC WR DEZMEN ROEBUCK, WASHINGTON WR EVAN STEWART, OREGON WR NYZIAH HUNTER, NEBRASKA TE DECKER DEGRAAF, WASHINGTON C LANDEN HATCHETT, WASHINGTON OL DAVE IULI, OREGON OL JOHN MILLS, WASHINGTON OL ANTHONY DONKOH, PENN STATE OL KWABENA ASAMOAH, RUTGERS OL ELIJAH PAIGE, USC OL NATHAN ROY, MINNESOTA ===== THIRD-TEAM DEFENSE DL SAHIR WEST, UCLA DL ZAHIR MATHIS, MARYLAND DL KAMERYN CRAWFORD, USC DL SIDNEY STEWART, MARYLAND DL JAHKEEM STEWART, USC DL TOBI OSUNSANMI, INDIANA DL JAMES SMITH, OHIO STATE LB TONY ROJAS, PENN STATE LB JERRY MIXON, OREGON LB JORDAN HALL, MICHIGAN STATE LB BRAYDON BRUS, NORTHWESTERN CB ZEKE BERRY, MICHIGAN CB ANDREW MARSHALL, NEBRASKA DB XAVIER SCOTT, ILLINOIS S MARVIN BURKS JR., WISCONSIN S JEREMIAH COOPER, PENN STATE S MATTHEW BAILEY, ILLINOIS ===== THIRD-TEAM SPECIALISTS K RYAN BARKER, PENN STATE P HUNTER GREEN, WASHINGTON KR JOSEPH HIMON II, NORTHWESTERN PR WAYNE KNIGHT, UCLA FOURTH-TEAM OFFENSE QB JAYDEN MAIAVA, USC RB KHOBIE MARTIN, INDIANA RB TURBO RICHARD, INDIANA RB CA’LIL VALENTINE, ILLINOIS RB KAMARI MOULTON, IOWA WR JALEN SMITH, MINNESOTA WR CHASE SOWELL, PENN STATE WR COLLIN DIXON, ILLINOIS TE DORIAN FLEMING, MARYLAND C TRENT FRALEY, MICHIGAN STATE OL BRANDON HENDERSON, ILLINOIS OL CONNER MOORE, MICHIGAN STATE OL PHILLIP DANIELS, OHIO STATE OL TYLER NEEDHAM, RUTGERS OL ALANI NOA, USC OL EUGENE BROOKS, UCLA ===== FOURTH-TEAM DEFENSE DL JOE BARNA, ILLINOIS DL MICHAEL KILBANE, NORTHWESTERN DL ELINNEUS DAVIS, WASHINGTON DL JAHSEAR WHITTINGTON, NEBRASKA DL BRYCE HAWTHORNE, IOWA LB CHARLES CORREA, PURDUE LB SAMMY OMOSIGHO, UCLA LB DEVON JACKSON, OREGON LB COOPER CATALANO, WISCONSIN LB CHRISTIAN ALLIEGRO, OHIO STATE LB DESMAN STEPHENS II, USC LB OWEN CHAMBLISS, NEBRASKA DB SMITH SNOWDEN, MICHIGAN DB BRADEN TURNER, NORTHWESTERN CB RODRICK PLEASANT, UCLA CB DESHAUN LEE, IOWA S AARON FLOWERS, OREGON S ALEX MCLAUGHLIN, WASHINGTON S KERRY BROWN, MINNESOTA ===== FOURTH-TEAM SPECIALISTS K SEAN O’HAIRE, MARYLAND P TOM WESTON, MINNESOTA KR ANDREW MARSH, MICHIGAN PR DAKORIEN MOORE, OREGON ====== 2026 PRE-SEASON ALL-SEC FOOTBALL TEAMS FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE QB ARCH MANNING, TEXAS RB AHMAD HARDY, MISSOURI RB KEWAN LACY, OLE MISS RB/ALL-PURPOSE JADAN BAUGH, FLORIDA WR CAM COLEMAN, TEXAS WR RYAN COLEMAN-WILLIAMS, ALABAMA WR MARIO CRAVER, TEXAS A&M TE TREY’DEZ GREEN, LSU C DREW BOBO, GEORGIA OL TREVOR GOOSBY, TEXAS OL CAYDEN GREEN, MISSOURI OL EARNEST GREENE III, GEORGIA OL JORDAN SEATON, LSU OL WENDELL MOE, TENNESSEE ===== FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE DL COLIN SIMMONS, TEXAS DL DYLAN STEWART, SOUTH CAROLINA DL DAVID STONE, OKLAHOMA DL TAYLOR WEIN, OKLAHOMA DL PRINCEWILL UMANMIELEN, LSU LB WHIT WEEKS, LSU LB XAVIER ATKINS, AUBURN LB RASHEEM BILES, TEXAS LB RAYLEN WILSON, GEORGIA LB KIP LEWIS, OKLAHOMA CB ELLIS ROBINSON IV, GEORGIA CB KELLEY JONES, MISSISSIPPI STATE CB DJ PICKETT, LSU S KJ BOLDEN, GEORGIA S BRAY HUBBARD, ALABAMA S MARCUS RATCLIFFE, TEXAS A&M ===== FIRST-TEAM SPECIALISTS K TATE SANDELL, OKLAHOMA P GRAYSON MILLER, OKLAHOMA KR RAYSHAWN PLEASANT, AUBURN PR RYAN NIBLETT, TEXAS ===== SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE QB TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS, OLE MISS RB NATE FRAZIER, GEORGIA RB DESEAN BISHOP, TENNESSEE RB/ALL-PURPOSE HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS, TEXAS WR ISAIAH SATEGNA III, OKLAHOMA WR BRAYLON STALEY, TENNESSEE WR RYAN WINGO, TEXAS WR NYCK HARBOR, SOUTH CAROLINA TE LAWSON LUCKIE, GEORGIA C MARK NABOU JR., TEXAS A&M OL MICHAEL FASUSI, OKLAHOMA OL DAVID SANDERS JR., TENNESSEE OL LANCE HEARD, KENTUCKY OL PATRICK KUTAS, OLE MISS OL MICHAEL CARROLL, ALABAMA ===== SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE DL ELIJAH GRIFFIN, GEORGIA DL WILL ECHOLES, OLE MISS DL QUINCY RHODES JR., ARKANSAS DL HERO KANU, TEXAS DL JAYDEN WOODS, FLORIDA LB YHONZAE PIERRE, ALABAMA LB SUNTARINE PERKINS, OLE MISS LB CHRIS COLE, GEORGIA LB AMARE CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE LB KEATON THOMAS, OLE MISS CB TY REDMOND, TENNESSEE CB ELI BOWEN, OKLAHOMA CB ZABIEN BROWN, ALABAMA CB COURTLAND GUILLORY, OKLAHOMA S KEON SABB, ALABAMA S PEYTON BOWEN, OKLAHOMA S TY BENEFIELD, LSU S JELANI MCDONALD, TEXAS ===== SECOND-TEAM SPECIALISTS K LUCAS CARNEIRO, OLE MISS P GRANT CHADWICK, LSU KR TERRY BUSSEY, TEXAS A&M PR VICARI SWAIN, SOUTH CAROLINA ===== THIRD-TEAM OFFENSE QB GUNNER STOCKTON, GEORGIA RB FLUFF BOTHWELL, MISSISSIPPI STATE RB JEREMIAH COBB, AUBURN ALL-PURPOSE/RB RALEEK BROWN, TEXAS RB HARLEM BERRY, LSU WR ANTHONY EVANS, MISSISSIPPI STATE WR DEUCE ALEXANDER, OLE MISS WR JAYCE BROWN, LSU WR VERNELL BROWN III, FLORIDA TE WILLIE RODRIGUEZ, KENTUCKY C BRAELIN MOORE, LSU OL JACARRIUS PEAK, SOUTH CAROLINA OL DONTRELL GLOVER, GEORGIA OL DOMINICK GIUDICE, MISSOURI OL BRANDON BAKER, TEXAS OL COLETON PRICE, KENTUCKY ===== THIRD-TEAM DEFENSE DL TAVION GADSON, KENTUCKY DL ANTO SAKA, TEXAS A&M DL GABE HARRIS, GEORGIA DL KAM FRANKLIN, OLE MISS DL DEVAN THOMPKINS, ALABAMA LB QUINTAVIUS JOHNSON, GEORGIA LB ARION CARTER, TENNESSEE LB NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ, MISSOURI LB LUKE FERRELLI, OLE MISS LB OWEN HEINECKE, OKLAHOMA LB TJ DOTTERY, LSU LB MYLES GRAHAM, FLORIDA CB ELI BOWEN, OKLAHOMA CB BO MASCOE, TEXAS CB ANTONIO KITE, OLE MISS DB GRACESON LITTLETON, TEXAS S TY BRYANT, KENTUCKY S ISAAC SMITH, MISSISSIPPI STATE S DALTON BROOKS, TEXAS A&M ===== THIRD-TEAM SPECIALISTS K PEYTON WOODRING, GEORGIA P ALEC CLARK, FLORIDA KR NYCK HARBOR, SOUTH CAROLINA PR ISAIAH SATEGNA III, OKLAHOMA ===== FOURTH-TEAM OFFENSE QB LANORRIS SELLERS, SOUTH CAROLINA RB JAMAL ROBERTS, MISSOURI RB SEDRICK ALEXANDER, VANDERBILT RB RUEBEN OWENS II, TEXAS A&M WR MIKE MATTHEWS, TENNESSEE WR JUNIOR SHERRILL, VANDERBILT WR DONOVAN OLUGBODE, MISSOURI WR ISIAH CANION, GEORGIA TE BRETT NORFLEET, MISSOURI TE ETHAN DAVIS, TENNESSEE C CANON BOONE, MISSISSIPPI STATE OL JESSE PERRY, TENNESSEE OL KOBE BRANHAM, ARKANSAS OL CADE MCCONNELL, VANDERBILT OL CONNOR ROBERTSON, TEXAS OL JAKE MAIKKULA, OKLAHOMA ===== FOURTH-TEAM DEFENSE DL DARRIS SMITH, MISSOURI DL CODY SIGLER, AUBURN DL XAVIER GILLIAM, TENNESSEE DL MI’QUISE HUMPHREY-GRACE, KENTUCKY DL JAYDEN JACKSON, OKLAHOMA LB CALEB WOODSON, ALABAMA LB BRYAN LONGWELL, VANDERBILT LB FRED JOHNSON, SOUTH CAROLINA LB ZAKARI TILLMAN, MISSISSIPPI STATE CB DEZZ RICKS, TEXAS A&M CB JUDGE COLLIER, SOUTH CAROLINA CB DIJON LEE JR., ALABAMA CB KADE PHILLIPS, TEXAS CB MARTEL HIGHT, VANDERBILT S BRYCE THORNTON, FLORIDA S PEYTON WILLIAMS, SOUTH CAROLINA S RICARDO JONES, VANDERBILT ===== FOURTH-TEAM SPECIALISTS K KYLE FERRIE, MISSISSIPPI STATE P ETHAN PULLIAM, MISSISSIPPI STATE KR LOTZEIR BROOKS, ALABAMA PR MARTEL HIGHT, VANDERBILT ====== 2026 TOP WIDE RECEIVER CORPS OHIO STATE Under head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State consistently produces elite talent at the wide receiver position. This year, Jeremiah Smith stands out as arguably the top returning player in college football for 2026, following two consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Throughout his career at Ohio State, Smith has recorded 27 receiving touchdowns. However, the receiving corps will undergo some changes. Receivers coach Brian Hartline has left to take the head coaching position at South Florida, and former LSU assistant Cortez Hankton has been hired to replace him. Additionally, receiver Carnell Tate and tight end Max Klare have departed for the NFL. Despite these losses, quarterback Julian Sayin still has notable talent to work with. Brandon Inniss, who caught 36 passes last season, returns as a significant contributor. True freshman Chris Henry Jr. is also expected to make an immediate impact. The squad will benefit from transfers Devin McCuin from UTSA and Kyle Parker from LSU, who are expected to enhance the receiving group. At tight end, there are new additions as well. Transfers Mason Williams from Ohio and Hunter Welcing from Northwestern (who recorded 28 catches last season) will join Nate Roberts to form the top options at the position. ===== TEXAS Quarterback Arch Manning’s supporting cast received a significant upgrade this offseason with receiver Cam Coleman transferring from Auburn to Austin. Coleman’s ability to make plays downfield will challenge opposing defenses and allow Manning to push the ball deeper more often in 2026. Ryan Wingo, who recorded 54 catches for 834 yards and seven touchdowns last year, is one of the SEC’s top returning receivers. Emmett Mosley V, with 28 catches for 408 yards, is expected to have a greater impact this fall after a slow start in 2025 due to injury. Coach Steve Sarkisian also has plenty of young talent ready to step up, including Jermaine Bishop and Kaliq Lockett. Additionally, Michigan State transfer Michael Masunas will be a valuable asset at tight end. ===== MIAMI After an impressive freshman season, Malachi Toney is expected to excel even more in his sophomore year. The Miami native had an outstanding performance in 2025, catching 109 passes for 1,211 yards and scoring 10 touchdowns. He also rushed for 113 yards and threw two touchdown passes. Cooper Barkate, a former standout at Harvard, had a strong start to his FBS career at Duke last year, catching 72 passes for 1,106 yards and seven touchdowns. He now joins quarterback Darian Mensah in Coral Gables. The combination of Toney and Barkate is considered one of the best receiving duos in the country. Additionally, there’s strong depth in the receiving corps with transfers Cam Vaughn from West Virginia and Vandrevius Jacobs from South Carolina contributing as key players. Tight end Elija Lofton is also a contender for All-ACC honors. ===== OREGON The Ducks need to replace receiver Malik Benson, who averaged 16.7 yards per catch in 2025, and tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who had 51 receptions. However, quarterback Dante Moore still has one of the top receiving units in the nation at his disposal. Receiver Dakorien Moore enjoyed a standout freshman season with 34 catches and is expected to take on an even larger role this fall. Although Evan Stewart was anticipated to be among the Big Ten’s leading receivers last season, he missed the entire year due to injury. His return, coupled with Jeremiah McClellan’s continued growth and the addition of UAB transfer Iverson Hooks, gives Moore a wealth of offensive weapons. While Sadiq’s departure at tight end is significant, Jamari Johnson appears poised to emerge as the Ducks’ next standout at that position. ===== CLEMSON The Tigers bring back one of the nation’s top receiving duos this fall, featuring T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. Although Wesco Jr. played only seven games last season due to an injury, he still recorded 31 receptions for 537 yards and six touchdowns. Moore led the Clemson offense with 52 catches for 837 yards. The team also retains veteran depth with Tyler Brown and Cole Turner, while true freshman Naeem Burroughs is seen as a potential breakout candidate. Additionally, Christian Bentancur and Olsen Patt-Henry make up a solid tight end duo. ===== INDIANA Omar Cooper Jr., Elijah Sarratt, and E.J. Williams have left the team after combining for 170 catches, 2,205 yards, and 34 touchdowns. Despite this significant turnover, the Hoosiers are still in a strong position at wide receiver. After a breakout campaign in 2025, Charlie Becker, who recorded 34 catches for 679 yards, is expected to rank among the top receivers nationally this fall. Additionally, Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh is anticipated to make an immediate impact, and Tyler Morris returns after missing all of 2025 due to injury. Other key contributors at receiver include Tulane transfer Shazz Preston, Davion Chandler, and Lebron Bond. At tight end, keep an eye on Miami transfer Brock Schott. ===== TEXAS A&M KC Concepcion’s playmaking ability will be missed, but the Aggies return Mario Craver, who recorded 59 catches for 917 yards and four touchdowns last season, as well as Ashton Bethel-Roman, who averaged 21 yards per catch. Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton will join the team, providing quarterback Marcel Reed with a significant target in the red zone. Additionally, Terry Bussey and true freshman Aaron Gregory will contribute at receiver. Transfers Richie Anderson from Fresno State and Houston Thomas from UTSA will handle the tight end position for coach Mike Elko. ===== FLORIDA The quarterback situation at Gainesville remains uncertain, as the competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. is set to continue into fall practice. However, the playmakers around the eventual starting quarterback are well-established. The Gators boast one of the top receiver trios in the SEC, featuring Eric Singleton, who transferred to Florida to reunite with his former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator, Buster Faulkner. Alongside him, Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III are just beginning to show their potential. Additionally, Wake Forest transfer Micah Mays had a standout performance in the spring game and is expected to join Bailey Stockton (another Georgia Tech transfer) and TJ Abrams to complete the group of key contributors at receiver. ===== ALABAMA Ryan Coleman-Williams needs to show more consistency, but he still ranks among college football’s top receivers heading into the 2026 season. Lotzeir Brooks returns after a breakout freshman campaign, while Rico Scott, Cederian Morgan, and Derek Meadows are also expected to contribute. NC State transfer Noah Rogers suffered an injury during the A-Day scrimmage but is expected to return at some point in the 2026 season, providing coach Kalen DeBoer with another weapon in the passing game. ===== FLORIDA STATE This is a talent-rich group for Coach Mike Norvell. Duce Robinson earned first-team All-America honors from Athlon Sports for 2026 after recording 56 receptions for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns last season. Micahi Danzy is a constant scoring threat, averaging 21.1 yards per reception and 18 yards per rush in 2025. Jayvan Boggs and true freshman Jasen Lopez are expected to be the primary targets for quarterback Ashton Daniels. East Carolina transfer Desirrio Riles and Landen Thomas will anchor the tight end position. ===== DUKE STILL STINGING FROM NOT GETTING SELECTED TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF AFTER WINNING ACC TITLE CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — SMU coach Rhett Lashlee went out of his way Friday to congratulate Duke on winning the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference championship, adding that the Blue Devils should have made the College Football Playoff over Sun Belt champion James Madison. “I think we all know they should have easily been in the playoff,” Lashlee said. “When you win the ACC, the way they did and who they beat, they should have been in instead of a team from the Sun Belt. But hopefully things get learned and that doesn’t happen again. We should have been a two-bid league.” Duke beat No. 20 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for the ACC title last December after winning a five-team tiebreaker to qualify. The ACC spent the week leading up to the title game campaigning for then-No. 10 ranked Miami to get into the playoffs by virtue of a head-to-head win against Notre Dame, along with Duke-Virginia winner. Miami and JMU got in; Duke and Notre Dame did not. Duke was the only Power Four champion to miss the 12-team playoff, something that still irks Blue Devils coach Manny Diaz eight months later. “We’re all here because 17 teams are entering into a competition to determine who this champion is,” Diaz said at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. “In my mind, whoever wins that competition should always be in the College Football Playoff. And by the rules that everyone agreed to … we won the competition. So therefore, we should have gone to the playoff.” ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips announced this week the league is changing its tiebreaker format by using the SportSource Analytics metric. Under the new format, Miami would have won the 2025 tiebreaker and played in the ACC title game over Duke. Diaz said that doesn’t really matter when it comes to last season. “The story shouldn’t be about the tiebreaker creating more deserving teams. The story should have been that last year the ACC deserved to have Duke and Miami in,” Diaz said. “It’s a respect thing for our league.” Diaz said the problem still comes down to what he called “a fashion show or a beauty pageant.” “I don’t like tiebreakers that still use the beauty pageant,” Diaz said. “We absolutely deserved to be there because of all the teams that won six games — and we weren’t great at everything last year — but one thing we were pretty good at was winning ACC games. And we won six, and everyone else that won six didn’t play as good of teams as we did.” ================================================== GOLF NEWS TODD CLEMENTS MOVES AHEAD BY 2 AT CORALES PUNTACANA CHAMPIONSHIP Englishman Todd Clements birdied four of his final six holes Friday to shoot 6-under-par 66 and build a two-shot lead at the Corales Puntacana Championship in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Clements played the back nine first at Puntacana Resort and Club, and after birdieing Nos. 10 and 12 he converted nine pars in a row. He sank consecutive 7-footers for birdie at Nos. 4 and 5, tapped in another at the par-5 seventh and finished with a flourish at the par-3 ninth, holing a 21-foot putt from the back of the green. At 13-under 131, Clements has a slight edge over Ben James (66), Gordon Sargent (67) and Johannes Veerman (67). Spaniard Alejandro Del Rey (68) is alone in fifth at 10 under. “This game’s crazy,” said Clements, who was a co-leader after 18 holes. “I feel like my short game’s been up and down this year. I kind of have some good weeks — good days and bad days and I felt yesterday wasn’t such a good day around the green. Then just worked on a couple bits, spoke to my coach and yeah, kind of figured a little bit out and hit some much better shots today.” Clements said his usual caddie was injured, so he had to hire a local caddie just an hour before his second-round tee time. He did not specify what kind of injury his caddie sustained. “That kind of changed the routine of things, but out there taking ownership of everything I do kind of paid off today,” Clements said. The 29-year-old normally plays on the DP World Tour in Europe and is in position for his first PGA Tour victory at the alternate event being played opposite the Open Championship. He’ll have to fend off a couple of 23-year-olds who are among the top players at their age. James turned pro this summer and Sargent did so last year following decorated college careers. James is making his fifth start as a professional and has made the cut every time. In his pro debut, he led the RBC Canadian Open after 36 holes, shooting a second-round 63 before posting a 78 on Saturday and finishing tied for 54th. James said he didn’t foresee such good results so early. “But as I played, you know, I had the lead the first week and after three (more starts), now I’m coming out here to win, but we’ll see,” James said. “I’ve been playing nice and that’s just all I want to do is play two more nice rounds.” Both he and Sargent posted bogey-free second rounds. “Trying to make it as simple as possible, honestly,” Sargent said. I think it’s easy to try and do too much out here. Yeah, just going to play golf. You have so many opportunities this year playing 20-something events, so it’s like not putting too much pressure on yourself and just execute the shots you can.” ===== BRYSON DECHAMBEAU: ‘ONTO THE WEEKEND’ AFTER 2-STROKE PENALTY Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-stroke penalty following his second round at the Open Championship on Friday in Southport, England, after R&A rules officials determined he had taken actions to improve “the area of his intended swing” on a shot 13 holes earlier. For a few hours, there was a legitimate question as to whether DeChambeau would continue playing the final major championship of the year. He declined to speak to reporters about his penalty, and his agent, Brett Falkoff, claimed he was “100 percent” serious when he appeared to tell rules officials he won’t be back for the third round. At 12:02 a.m. local time, DeChambeau posted to social media and left no doubt about where he’d be Saturday. “Obviously disappointed with the ruling,” he wrote. “I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is. This fires me up. Onto the weekend. Let’s get it.” A popular but divisive figure in the world of golf, the LIV Golf star originally posted a 4-under 66 to move to 7 under, one shot behind Australia’s Lucas Herbert. Now, rather than waking up Saturday in second place and the final pairing for the third round, DeChambeau will enter the weekend three behind Herbert instead of one, his bogey 5 at the fifth hole changed to a triple-bogey 7. The downgrade for DeChambeau altered Saturday pairings, pushing Jackson Suber to the final group with Herbert. DeChambeau and Sam Burns, who shot 62 on Friday, are scheduled to tee off at 10:30 a.m. ET followed by Cameron Young and Ryan Gerard, then Suber and Herbert. DeChambeau hit his drive at the par-4 fifth hole far right and eventually found the ball in a native area. Replays showed the two-time major winner stamping down on different patches of tall grass near his ball. It may have affected not the lie of the ball, but the path for his eventual swing. DeChambeau vehemently disagreed with the ruling as officials shuttled him back to the scene of the alleged misdeed before he could enter the scoring trailer to sign his second-round scorecard. U.S. TV cameras captured a discussion several minutes long, and at points DeChambeau could be seen gesticulating and getting animated. “He’s a lot of things. He’s not a cheater,” Falkoff later told reporters. “He’s a big boy. He’ll see how he feels. But he certainly feels he was unfairly penalized.” More than an hour after his round ended, the R&A, who organize The Open, cemented their decision. A new score was reflected on the massive leaderboard between the 18th green and where DeChambeau stood ripping golf balls on the driving range. Following that session on the range, which commenced immediately after DeChambeau and his team left scoring, the narrative was less about the infraction and more about what comes next. TV cameras had shown DeChambeau appear to tell rules officials “I just won’t play tomorrow” before they boarded multiple carts to return to the scoring trailer and the R&A released its decision. DeChambeau didn’t have a choice whether he would play the weekend at the first three majors of the year, as he missed the cut at the Masters, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. The R&A, which organizes The Open, confirmed DeChambeau’s penalty was not for improving the lie of his ball, but rather the path for his eventual swing. “An improvement means to alter one or more of the conditions affecting the stroke so that the player gains a potential advantage for the stroke,” Grant Moir, the R&A’s executive director for governance, told reporters. “Now, I’ll stress that this applies even when the action is accidental, as it was in Bryson’s case.” ===== JON RAHM WARNED AFTER TOSSING CLUB AT ROYAL BIRKDALE Jon Rahm received an official code of conduct warning after tossing his club on the 15th hole at the Open Championship on Friday, the R&A confirmed. Rahm hit his tee shot with an iron and immediately could see the ball was going off to the left. The Spaniard then threw the club into the ground and it took a big bounce before landing. Rahm was informed of the warning by tournament officials as he approached the 17th hole at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. A second offense this weekend could result in a two-stroke penalty. Rahm knew why the official was approaching him. “I didn’t think about it until I saw him on 17, and when he was walking up to me, I knew exactly what it was for, but I didn’t think about it in the moment,” Rahm said of whether he might draw some discipline. Rahm was frustrated after hitting the ball and saw it going in a different direction than he envisioned. He went on to bogey the hole. “It was just a bad shot,” Rahm said. “Actually on the tee it was beautiful, left-to-right wind, perfect distance for a 6-iron for me, aim at the left bunker and just make a driving range swing that I’ve made hundreds of thousands of times, and it was just such a bad miss, honestly. “Trying to hit a fade and draw it — I had a few pulled missed left shots. (On) 14, I played it almost like I did yesterday, right? I think the unexpected, how unexpected that shot was, and shouldn’t have reacted that way, but I did.” Rahm shot 3-under 67 on Friday and is 4-under 136 for the tournament. He is part of a nine-player logjam tie for eighth place after a second round that consisted of six birdies and three bogeys. After the incident, Rahm finished well with two birdies and a par. “Yeah, the last three holes I hit it beautifully,” Rahm said. “All three fairways, three chances at birdie and one for eagle. Yeah, it was a really beautiful finish.” =========================================== AUTO RACING NEWS CUP SERIES’ RETURN TO NORTH WILKESBORO ‘SOMETHING YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS’ The most recent NASCAR Cup Series winners at North Wilkesboro Speedway are a veritable who’s who of racing stars — not from the recent past, but from the sport’s 1990s heyday. The fourth-most recent driver to earn checkers on the 5/8th-mile speedway? Dale Earnhardt. Not Dale Earnhardt Jr., who never raced the Nos. 8 or 88 in a points race at the legendary facility, but his legendary father. In the final race before the track gates were locked in October 1996, Jeff Gordon won after Hendrick teammate Terry Labonte did five months earlier. Before that, it was Mark Martin and Earnhardt, with the latter comfortably beating Gordon by nearly 13 1/2 seconds. That’s a strong foursome of Hall of Famers. Returning to the Cup schedule after three decades, NWS will host its first points-paying race in Sunday night’s Window World 450 in North Wilkesboro, N.C. Earnhardt Jr. was instrumental in bringing the downhill-uphill track back to life in December 2019 when he wanted to clean it and scan it for the iRacing platform before the bullring just crumbled. Then he contacted Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc., about bringing the track the Staley family owned for nearly half a century back to life. “I’m looking around and thinking, ‘This track is too far gone,’” Earnhardt Jr. said in 2023 of the cleanup project that involved mowing and weed-eating. Less than four years after that restoration began, NASCAR awarded the track the 2023 All-Star Race, which Kyle Larson dominated by lapping half of the 24-car field and beating runner-up Bubba Wallace by almost five seconds. Joey Logano claimed the exhibition race in 2024, one remembered more for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch throwing fists behind the haulers. Christopher Bell was victorious last season. Once ruined, the speedway has been transformed by a roots revival decades after it hosted its first event — a dirt race in 1947, before NASCAR was born. The two-time Cup champ Larson is carrying the burden of an 0-for-44 slump, while Bell and Chris Buescher are also winless in 2026. “Nobody knows what to expect going into North Wilkesboro with a full field and twice as long of a race,” said Bell, who last won at Bristol in September. “The track’s going to take a ton of rubber, and it’s going to change tremendously from the start of the race to the end of the race. “The racing on track is going to be wild. I can’t imagine having a full field at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time in 30 years; it’s going to be something you don’t want to miss.” Buescher said many factors will determine the first winner of a points race since Gordon’s triumph 30 years ago. “It’s going to be a wild one. Pit road’s tight, that’s going to be a tricky part of it,” said Buescher, seventh in the standings. “But it’s such a cool racetrack with so much character, so much history to it.” ========================================== INDIANA SMALL COLLEGE SPORTS WEB SITES INDIANA HS FOOTBALL Five-Star WR Monshun Sales made his much awaited college decision Friday by choosing Indiana. Sales becomes the first ever five-star commitment at IU. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound recruit from Indianapolis is ESPN’s No. 4 wide receiver prospect in the 2027 cycle. He announced his commitment to the defending national champion Hoosiers over Texas, Alabama, Ohio State and LSU on Friday afternoon during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Per ESPN, Texas emerged as the most serious challenger to Indiana in the final weeks of Sales’ recruitment. Sales joins outside linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield (No. 235 overall) and in-state offensive tackle Mason McDermott (No. 254) as the third SC Next 300 commit atop the Hoosiers’ latest recruiting class. All told, Indiana holds pledges from 17 prospects in the cycle. =================================== INDIANA FEVER FEVER RELEASE Gainbridge Fieldhouse witnessed the WNBA’s first ever 40-point, 10 assist game in its history on Friday, and it came at the hands of Caitlin Clark. In just the third season of her young career, Clark has become synonymous with women’s basketball history. Her 45 points and 10 assists against the Seattle Storm marked the latest entry in her long list of accolades as she recorded the league’s first such game while simultaneously breaking the Fever’s franchise single-game scoring record. The Fever offense was red-hot on Friday – 37 first quarter points broke open the game early, but Seattle battled back to take the lead in the second half. Indiana looked to Clark and Kelsey Mitchell down the stretch as the duo combined to score 75 total points in the 110-107 win. It marked the most points scored by a duo in the same game in Fever franchise history. Mitchell’s first quarter was sensational – she recorded 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting in the opening frame as the Fever took an 11-point lead into the second quarter, 37-26. Her 17 points were the second-most points scored by a player in a single quarter in franchise history, and she contributed 30 total points in the win. Clark dished out five assists in the first frame, but didn’t hit a scoring groove until the second quarter. She scored 14 of Indiana’s 22 points in the second period, and did it all on just three field goal attempts. “I thought her reads at all three levels were really good,” White said. “She played at her pace, she didn’t get rushed. You know, it finally all came together.” Clark had been on a minutes restriction since her July 8 return from injury, and was set to remain on that restriction for Friday’s matchup. Clark had 29 points at the end of the third, and the Fever trailed by six to open the fourth quarter, 88-82. “There was no way I was ever coming out of the game in the fourth quarter,” Clark said postgame. “It didn’t matter, I would have played with one leg.” The game was tied at 102 as the final minute approached, and both sides grappled for momentum. Flau’jae Johnson grabbed a steal and tore down the floor on a fastbreak as Clark pursued her. Clark caught up to Johnson, got a clean strip on the ball, and managed to win possession back for the Fever. “That was a heck of a defensive play,” White said. “Not just to get a hand on it and strip it, but then to maintain our possession. It was big. “…I think her confidence is growing on that end of the floor. She knows that she’s plenty capable, and she’s able to make momentum-changing plays, and that was another one of them.” Clark finished the fourth quarter with 16 points in the period. When the final buzzer sounded, she had amassed 45 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, four steals, and two blocks. She took just 18 field goal attempts to reach a historic 45 points, and went 17-for-19 from the free throw line. She scored 45 points in just 29 minutes, the highest-scoring game in WNBA history by a player who played less than 30 minutes. “I feel like some nights you know you have it even before the ball tips,” Clark said. “And I felt like it was going to be one of those for me.” Clark’s new career-high 45 points marked her eighth career game scoring 30 points or more, and was a confidence-building breakthrough following shooting struggles in Indiana’s recent contests. “I know what I’m capable of,” Clark said. “And I know what this team is capable of, and it’s my job to help us win and be the best team in the WNBA. And I don’t think we’re there yet, so it’s my responsibility to help us get there, so we’ll keep working.” ======================================= INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS COLUMBUS, Ohio. – The Indianapolis Indians announced their Friday, July 17 game at the Columbus Clippers has been suspended in the top of the fourth inning due to inclement weather. With the Clippers ahead, 1-0, the game will resume on Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 PM ET from Huntington Park. Saturday’s regularly scheduled game will begin about 30 minutes after the conclusion of the suspended contest and is shortened to 7.0 innings. Starting pitchers have not been named at this time. ====================================== NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL MARCUS FREEMAN IDENTIFIES NOTRE DAME RUNNING BACK READY TO FILL MAJOR VOID The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost several talented players to the 2026 NFL Draft, with their running back room being particularly affected. Two notable players were selected in the first round: Jeremiyah Love, who was picked by the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, and Jadarian Price, who went to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 32. Last season, Love and Price combined for 312 rushing attempts, accumulating a total of 2,046 yards and scoring 29 touchdowns. They also contributed significantly in the passing game, combining for 33 receptions, 367 yards, and five additional touchdowns. As Marcus Freeman enters his fifth year as head coach, he was asked on ESPN’s “Get Up” which players fans should watch for impact this upcoming season. He quickly highlighted junior running back Aneyas Williams as a key player to look out for. “The one player who will have an opportunity to play, and has already played for us, is Aneyas Williams at running back,” said Freeman. “He’s made some significant contributions for us, although he hasn’t played as much as Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. I’ve always maintained that you can’t replace those players; you need to replace their production.” Freeman, a long-time head coach, is optimistic that Notre Dame has a promising option in Williams. Having sat behind Love and Price for the past two seasons, Williams hasn’t had a lot of playing time. However, between 2024 and 2025, he has recorded a total of 443 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, along with 20 receptions for 212 yards. Williams was a highly sought-after player coming out of the 2024 recruiting class. The native of Hannibal, Missouri, was a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 4 running back and the No. 150 player in the nation, according to Rivals. He chose to join Notre Dame despite receiving offers from prestigious programs like Alabama, Oregon, and Tennessee. Additionally, he has demonstrated loyalty to the Fighting Irish. In today’s era of college football, Williams could have transferred elsewhere, knowing that Love and Price were ahead of him. Instead, he chose to remain with the team and wait for his opportunity. He now has the chance to prove Freeman right as Notre Dame looks for a new lead back. With greater expectations and an expanded role, Williams could become a vital part of the team’s offense in 2026. INDIANA STATE BASEBALL TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State right-handed pitcher Colby Morse has signed a free agent deal with the Frontier League’s Evansville Otters and will begin his professional career with the organization in the coming weeks. Morse wrapped up his Indiana State career earning Missouri Valley First Team All-Conference honors following a standout performance in the 2026 season. The Harrisburg, Ill. native finished second in the MVC in appearances (27), eighth in the MVC in saves (3), and posted a 4-3 record with a 4.23 ERA over 44.2 innings pitched. The converted infielder made 12 multi-inning appearances out of the bullpen in the 2026 season including a 3.0-inning stint on April 24 against Evansville where he recorded seven strikeouts in recording the key conference win. He added a season-high 4.2 innings allowing one hit while striking out four in a asave at Valparaiso. Morse added wins over Florida Gulf Coast, Penn State, and Southern Illinois on the year, while recording saves in contests against Illinois State and Wright State. The right-hander made 45 career appearances on the mound for Indiana State, including two starts in the 2025 season, while posting a 6-6 record and four saves over 78.1 innings pitched. He added a 65:40 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 5.29 ERA. ==================================== EVANSVILLE MEN’S BASKETBALL EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Finalizing his coaching staff for the 2026-27 campaign, University of Evansville Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ragland has announced the hiring of Terry Johnson as Associate Head Coach for the Purple Aces staff. “I’m excited to welcome Terry, Kristen, and their three boys (Jalen, Jordan, and Caden) to our UE family,” Ragland said. “TJ has a ton of experience in the D1 college basketball ranks and has won everywhere he has been. His experience and success will be greatly beneficial for our student athletes and staff.” “We had a ton of interest from a good number of qualified candidates for our associate head coaching position. TJ stood out to be the clear candidate for this position because of his level of experience, winning, relationship building, discipline and passion for serving those around him,” Ragland continued. “I look forward to working alongside Terry as we strive to revive UE’s storied basketball program.” Johnson joins the Evansville staff after spending the last five seasons on the men’s basketball staff at Purdue. Johnson’s tenure with the Boilermakers coincided with the best stretch in program history. Purdue was ranked No. 1 in the country in four of his five seasons on staff becoming the first team in Big Ten history to accomplish the feat. Purdue enjoyed the third 30-win season in program history in 2025-26 while advancing to the West Region Final in the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers earned wins over Queens, Miami (Fla.), and Texas before falling to #2 Arizona. It marked the fourth time in his five seasons that the program advanced to at least the Sweet 16. “Coach Ragland and I have known each other a long time, and throughout that time I’ve always respected the way he’s built his career. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to join his staff and help execute and build on his vision for the program,” Johnson exclaimed. “As I step into this role, my goal is simple: serve our players, our staff, and everyone connected to this program, while helping our student-athletes reach their full potential on and off the court.” “One thing that has stood out to me is how much this city rallies around the basketball program, and all sports at UE. The passion and pride here are special, and we don’t take that for granted. This university means a great deal to the community, and we’re committed to coaching a team that reflects the work ethic and pride of the people who support us every single day.” Highlighting his time with the Boilermakers was a 34-5 campaign in 2023-24 where his squad won the Big Ten regular season title and played in the National Championship game. Working on the defensive side of the ball, his work helped Purdue ranked 12th nationally in defensive efficiency. During his first season in West Lafayette, the Boilermakers earned the first No. 1 ranking in school history. Prior to joining the Purdue staff, Johnson spent four seasons at Ohio State. His tenure in Columbus saw the Buckeyes post an 87-44 record while reaching the NCAA Tournament on three occasions. The 2019-20 Buckeye squad was ranked as high as No. 4 nationally before finishing the year ranked No. 7 in the final AP Top 25 poll. Before making his way to OSU, Johnson spent 10 seasons as an assistant at Butler where the Bulldogs enjoyed unprecedented success. Butler made eight NCAA Tournaments including consecutive Final Fours and berths in the National Championship game. The Bulldogs were ranked in the Top 25 in eight of his seasons with the program. He played both basketball and baseball at Lincoln Trail from 1992-94, where he was named all-conference in both sports and was named an honorable mention All-American in basketball. From there, he went to Lamar University and again played both sports from 1994-96, leading the basketball team in assists and steals two years in a row. Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree from IPFW in 1998, earning all-conference, team MVP and Co-Male Athlete of the Year honors while playing baseball for the Mastodons. Johnson went on to play baseball professionally for the Tri-City Posse of the Western League for two years and the Anderson Lawmen of the Heartland League for another season. In addition, Johnson earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Western Kentucky in 2011. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “Terry has won at every stop he has been at and he has been a significant part of that winning. He works, really knows the game and can teach it, is excellent at connecting with players and genuinely cares about them on and off the floor. He can be both demanding and encouraging because of his strong relationships. He also knows what winning looks like because of his success. What a terrific hire! I’m excited to see his success continue.” – Chris Holtmann “Terry is a great person to add to the staff at UE. He can effectively coach both sides of the ball and does everything in his power to help the team. Nobody is more selfless or giving. The relationships that Terry has from our teams fifteen to twenty years ago are amazing – because he invests everything he has into the players and their success.” – Brad Stevens ======================================= UINDY ATHLETICS: https://athletics.uindy.edu/ MARIAN ATHLETICS: https://muknights.com/ INDIANA WESLEYAN ATHLETICS: https://iwuwildcats.com/ EARLHAM ATHLETICS: https://goearlham.com/ WABASH ATHLETICS: https://sports.wabash.edu/ FRANKLIN ATHLETICS: https://franklingrizzlies.com/ ROSE-HULMAN ATHLETICS: https://athletics.rose-hulman.edu/ ANDERSON ATHLETICS: https://athletics.anderson.edu/landing/index TRINE ATHLETICS: https://trinethunder.com/landing/index BETHEL ATHLETICS: https://bupilots.com/ DEPAUW ATHLETICS: https://depauwtigers.com/ HANOVER ATHLETICS: https://athletics.hanover.edu/ MANCHESTER ATHLETICS: https://muspartans.com/ HUNTINGTON ATHLETICS: https://www.huathletics.com/ OAKLAND CITY ATHLETICS: https://gomightyoaks.com/ ST. FRANCIS ATHLETICS: https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/landing/index IU KOKOMO ATHLETICS: https://iukcougars.com/ IU EAST ATHLETICS: https://www.iueredwolves.com/ IU SOUTH BEND ATHLETICS: https://iusbtitans.com/ PURDUE NORTHWEST ATHLETICS: https://pnwathletics.com/ INDIANA TECH ATHLETICS: https://indianatechwarriors.com/index.aspx GRACE COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://gclancers.com/ ST. MARY OF THE WOODS ATHLETICS: https://smwcathletics.com/ GOSHEN COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://goleafs.net/ HOLY CROSS ATHLETICS: https://www.hcsaints.com/index.php TAYLOR ATHLETICS: https://www.taylortrojans.com/ VINCENNES ATHLETICS: https://govutrailblazers.com/landing/index ============================================= TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY 1882 – The Louisville Eclipse’s Tony Mullane becomes the first major leaguer to pitch both left- and right-handed in the same game; the ambidextrous ace, however, loses to the Baltimore Orioles, 9 – 8 1901 – In Boston’s 6 – 5 loss at Cleveland, 1B Buck Freeman injures his foot chasing a foul ball. Freeman, leading the American League with seven homers, is replaced by Lou Criger. Buck will be back in the lineup on July 27th. 1905 – The Pirates tally eight hits including a home run, over seven innings against Christy Mathewson, to win, 2 – 1. The game is briefly stopped by umpire Jim Johnstone after a Giants fan tosses a pop bottle at Pirate RF Otis Clymer while he’s chasing down a single. 1906: Washington pitcher Fred Falkenberg bangs the century’s first grand slam by a major league pitcher, connecting in the 6th inning off White Sox ace Frank Owen. Ty Cobb, suffering stomach cramps, leaves the Tigers and returns to Detroit. He will undergo an operation for ulcers, and be out of the lineup until September. 1908 – The Cubs win by a run, beating the Giants, 5 – 4, behind Orval Overall. Hooks Wiltse takes the loss as Joe Tinker once again wins the game, this time with a two-run double in the 9th inning. Tinker also has a 6th-inning triple off Hooks. 1909 – Harry Krause of the A’s loses, 5 – 4, in 11 innings to the Browns, ending his 10-game winning streak. 1912 – Gavvy Cravath swipes home in the 11th inning to give the Phils a 9 – 8 win over the Cubs. Reliever Tom Seaton is the winner over Jimmy Lavender. Seaton also pitches the second game but loses, 4 – 2, to Ed Reulbach. 1913 – At the Polo Grounds, the Cards win the opener of two, 4 – 3, with help from the error-prone Giants. In blanking the Cards, 5 – 0, in the nitecap, Christy Mathewson finally yields a base on balls, ending a record string of 68 walkless innings pitched. Ed Konetchy draws the pass in the 8th. Matty’s record won’t be topped until Bill Fischer in 1962. 1916: In Chicago, with the score tied 4 – 4 in the 10th, umpire Bill “Lord” Byron forfeits a game to Brooklyn when Hippo Vaughn, protesting alleged sign stealing by baserunners, refuses to pitch. At Boston, Babe Ruth pitches the Red Sox to a 4 – 3 win over the Browns. In the 3rd, Ruth triples and then scores on a infield grounder, bowling over St. Louis C Hank Severeid and knocking him unconscious. Grover Hartley replaces the injured Severeid. 1919 – In Cleveland, Babe Ruth’s two out 9th inning grand slam homer takes Boston from three runs down to one ahead, as the Red Sox edge the Indians 8-7. Ruth’s .851 WPA score for the game is the biggest of the season in either league, and will be the the third-highest total in Ruth’s career. Ruth’s blast comes off Indians’ reliever Fritz Coumbe and is the first home run of Coumbe’s career surrendered as a reliever, ending his record streak of 96 consecutive homerless relief outings to start his career. 1921: The Black Sox trial begins in Chicago. Babe Ruth hits the 139th home run of his career, passing Roger Connor to become baseball’s all-time home run leader. The blast off Bert Cole at Navin Field in Detroit, MI is estimated by some to have traveled upwards of 575 feet, the longest in major league history. 1922 – Ray Grimes celebrates his return to the Cubs’ lineup with a home run, double, and two singles as Chicago thrashes the Phils, 6 – 3. Grimes, who missed 10 days with an injury, has now driven in runs in 12 consecutive games. 1927 – The Philadelphia A’s Ty Cobb makes what is celebrated at the time as his 4,000th hit, a double off Sam Gibson of Detroit. Detroit wins, 5 – 3, over Lefty Grove. Research will later reveal that he had two fewer hits than was thought at the time, and that number 4,000 actually three days later, on July 21st. 1929 – Trying to curb the hitters, National League president John Heydler orders umpires to rub up new balls before each game to remove the gloss. 1930 – Chuck Klein’s consecutive-game hitting streak ends at 26. The Phillie outfielder is stopped by journeymen hurlers Al Grabowski and Jim Lindsey of the Cardinals. 1931 – John McGraw is ejected from a game in St. Louis after he rages over an out call on the Giants’ Chick Fullis. A telegram McGraw receives before the next game causes another tantrum, as National League president John Heydler fines him $150 and suspends him for three days. 1932 – Washington 3B Ossie Bluege equals the American League record with five walks in the first game of a doubleheader won by Detroit, 8 – 6 and 2 – 1. 1933 – The Yankees win their ninth straight and take the lead from the Senators, beating the White Sox, 5 – 4. 1934 – Twenty-two players hit safely in Cleveland’s 15 – 14 win over New York. Babe Ruth is hit in the leg by the ball and will be out for 10 days. It is the second time an injury has sidelined him this season. 1936 – The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia A’s set an American League record for most runs scored by two teams, as the White Sox win, 21 – 14, in the nitecap. Chicago OF Rip Radcliff ties an AL record with six hits (4 singles and 2 doubles) in seven at bats in the nine-inning game. The Sox also win the opener, 7 – 4. 1947: Freddie Hutchinson of the Tigers shuts out the Yankees, 8 – 0, stopping their winning streak at 19. The first 5-for-5 game of his career moves Ted Williams among the top hitters in the American League. Willard Marshall of the New York Giants hits 3 consecutive homers, as Larry Jansen beats the visiting Reds. 1948: In the first of two before 39,623, the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning, rookie Robin Roberts hits Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko on the back with successive pitches to force home the winner. Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz allows just four hits, three by Johnny Blatnik. The Jays (as they are still occasionally referred to in print) win the nitecap, 6 – 4, collecting 17 hits, including a homer by Del Ennis. Schoolboy Rowe evens his record at 5-5, beating Russ Meyer. The Cards beat the Dodgers, 6 – 3, in 11 innings, then drop the nitecap, 13 – 4. In the 2nd inning, 17 Dodgers reach base against the Cardinals with nine hits, six walks, a fielder’s choice, and an error before P Hank Behrman whiffs to end the inning. The other outs are on the bases. Pat Seerey, chunky White Sox left fielder, hits four home runs, the last in the 11th inning, to lead Chicago to a 12 – 11 victory over the Athletics in Philadelphia. Seerey is the fifth major league player to accomplish the feat and is the only player in major league history to twice reach 15 or more total bases in a game, having totaled 15 bases in 1945. Fat Pat’s first shot is over the LF bleachers’ roof off Carl Scheib, the next two – off Scheib and Bob Savage – are on the roof, and the last, off Lou Brissie, into the upper LF stands. Brissie, the fifth pitcher, is the loser against Howie Judson. The A’s take the second game, 6 – 1, in five innings as Seerey is 0 for 2. On the 24th, Seerey will become the first player to strike out seven times in a doubleheader. 1950 – At Chicago, the Phils split with the Cubs, winning the nitecap, 8 – 3, as Bubba Church beats big Bob Rush. Chicago wins the opener, 5 – 2, with Paul Minner besting Robin Roberts. The Phils now share the top spot in the National League with Boston and the Cards. 1951: The Reds purchase OF Hank Edwards from the Dodgers. The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his tenth career grand slam, in a 13 – 12 slugfest win over the Dodgers. His final homer, a solo shot off Erv Palica in the 8th, breaks a 12 – 12 tie. Manager Chuck Dressen berates Palica, publicly questioning the pitcher’s courage by clutching his throat in a choke signal. In Kiner’s final at bat, in the 9th, Carl Furillo pulls down the slugger’s long drive near the CF gate. Joe Garagiola and Gus Bell also homer for the Bucs, while Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson homer for Brooklyn. Congressman Emanuel Celler says that President Harry Truman backs his probe of the reserve clause and sports status under the antitrust legislation. 1952 – Trailing 11 – 0 after three innings against Sal Maglie at the Polo Grounds, the Cardinals pull off a major comeback defeating the Giants, 14 – 12. The rally equals the largest come-from-behind win in National League history. 1953: Dodger backup 1B Wayne Belardi scores two runs in the 8th inning, one on a pinch-hit grand slam. His slam is the third Dodger grand slam in three games (Gil Hodges connected on the 16th, and Billy Cox, on the 17th). The Dodgers’ 8 – 6 win over the Cardinals puts Brooklyn three games ahead of Milwaukee. 1B Whitey Lockman, 3B Hank Thompson and CF Bobby Thomson hit 1st-inning homers, as the Giants beat the Cubs, 12 – 7, to move into fourth place. 1954: The National League awards a forfeit victory over the Cards to the Phils for a stall that follows a 1st-inning brawl featuring Phils manager Terry Moore and 1B Earl Torgeson, and Cards C Sal Yvars. The Cardinals are under the impression that local ordinances prevent lights being turned on to continue a game. Down 8 – 1 in the 5th inning of the second game, St. Louis begins stalling. After winning 13 in a row, the Yankees lose the second game of a doubleheader to Detroit, 8 – 6. They now trail Cleveland by half a game. 1955 – Newly-acquired Jim Wilson of Baltimore two-hits the White Sox, 3 – 0. 1957: Horace Stoneham says that the Giants will quit New York after the season. He says he has not heard anything more from San Francisco and that his move is not contingent on that of the Dodgers. He sees a new stadium or joint occupancy with the Yankees as the only solution that could convince the Giants to stay in New York. Dodger slugger Gil Hodges hits his 12th career grand slam to tie the National League record of Rogers Hornsby and Ralph Kiner, as the Dodgers edge the Cards, 10 – 9. St. Louis remains a game behind the Phils. The slam comes against the Cardinals’ Wilmer Mizell. In what will later be revealed as false testimony, Kansas City A’s owner Arnold Johnson denies before the Celler committee that he had any ties to the Yankee ownership or has favored them in any trades. Ernie Banks and Chuck Tanner of the Cubs both hit inside-the-park homers at spacious Forbes Field. The Cubs nip Pittsburgh, 6 – 5. Gene Woodling of the Indians throws out two Washington runners from LF in the 1st inning, tying a major league record. Washington wins, 4 – 0. 1959 – The Tigers drop the first game to the Orioles, 5 – 2, their 13th loss in 15 games, then win the nitecap, 2 – 0, despite getting just two hits off Hoyt Wilhelm. Hoyt allows two singles, but his knuckler proves elusive to Joe Ginsberg, who allows four passed balls to tie the American League record held by Gus Triandos and two others. O’s catchers Ginsberg and Triandos will set the modern major-league record for passed balls this season with 49. 1960: The Yanks score five runs in the 3rd off Dick Stigman, and Whitey Ford coasts to a complete game 9 – 2 victory over the Indians. The National League votes to expand to ten clubs if the planned Continental League does not join Organized Baseball. The new NL clubs would invade CL territories. 1961: At Busch Stadium, Bill White ties Ty Cobb’s 49-year-old record by collecting 14 hits in consecutive doubleheaders as the Cardinal first baseman goes 3 for 4 in both games of a doubleheader sweep over the Cubs. Yesterday, the future National League president had gone 8 for 10 in twin bill action also against Chicago. Mickey Mantle poles two homers off rookie Joe McClain to pace New York to a 5 – 3 win over the Senators. In pre-game ceremonies, Mantle teamed with New York Congressman Eddie Dooley to win the homer-hitting contest against other Congressional-player duos. Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre of the Braves startle the Reds with a triple steal in the 6th inning. For Aaron, it is his first steal of home. 1962 – Minnesota is the first 20th-century club to hit two grand slams in one inning when Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew connect in a team-record 11-run 1st inning against Cleveland. Barry Latman and Jim Perry serve the grand gophers. The Twins coast home, 14 – 3. 1964: Ken Boyer, Bill White and Tim McCarver of the Cards hit consecutive 8th-inning home runs in a 15 – 7 bombing of the Mets. The Reds’ Pete Rose hits the only grand slam of his career as he drives in six runs in the Reds’ 14 – 4 home win against the Phillies. His grand slam is served up by his future manager, Dallas Green. 1965 – Twins manager Sam Mele is fined $500 and suspended five days following an altercation with umpire Bill Valentine in Minnesota’s doubleheader split with the Angels. 1967 – Harry Walker (42-42) is fired as manager of the Pirates. Danny Murtaugh is called back to finish the season. 1969: Tommy John scatters eight hits in the White Sox’s 6 – 1 win over the Royals. The Sox outfield records no putouts behind John. At Crosley Field, the Astros take a 9 – 0 lead after batting in the 6th, only to lose, 10 – 9. The Reds score a run in the 6th, two in the 7th, and tie it with six in the 8th. Cincy wins it in the 11th when Ted Savage drives in a run off Jack Billingham. Red Sox pitcher Ray Jarvis drives in two runs and beats the Orioles, 6 – 1. The only score for the O’s is a homer by Don Buford with Dave May on first base. May holds up to watch Tony Conigliaro fall into the RF stands in a vain attempt to catch the drive and Buford passes May. May scores but Buford is called out and is credited with a single. 1970: Milwaukee’s Ted Kubiak has seven RBIs – on a single, double and grand slam – to lead the Brewers to a 10 – 5 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Red Sox blow a 5 – 1 lead, reached when Carl Yastrzemski hits a three-run homer and Reggie Smith a solo shot. Sparky Lyle is the loser, allowing one run. San Francisco’s Willie Mays, at the age of 39, strokes a single off Montreal’s Mike Wegener for his 3,000th hit. Mays’ safety comes in his 2,639th game and he joins Hank Aaron, who stroked his 3,000th a month earlier. Aaron’s was hit in his 2,460th game. The Giants coast to a 10 – 1 victory. 1971 – The Pirates sweep a doubleheader from the Dodgers, 3 – 2 and 7 – 1, to extend their winning streak to 11 games. In the second game, Luke Walker has a no-hitter until Joe Ferguson homers in the 9th inning for Los Angeles. Pittsburgh is now in front by 11 1/2 games, their largest lead of the year. 1972 – San Diego’s Steve Arlin takes a no-hitter against Philadelphia into the 9th inning before settling for a second straight two-hitter. The first hit comes when Denny Doyle hits a two-out bloop single over the head of 3B Dave Roberts, playing in for a possible bunt. During the season, Arlin will notch three two-hitters, a one-hitter, and a 10-inning one-hit stint, yet compile a 10-21 record. 1975 – In a 9 – 3 win over the Kansas City Royals, Boston’s Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park, to the right of the flag pole, just the 6th player to accomplish this feat. Owner Tom Yawkey calls it the longest shot he’s ever seen at Fenway. The others: Detroit’s Hank Greenberg, on May 22, 1937; Boston’s Jimmie Foxx, on August 12, 1937; Yankee Bill Skowron, on April 20, 1957; Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski, on May 16, 1970; Brewer Bobby Mitchell, on September 29, 1973. 1976 – Houston’s Ed Herrmann goes 5 for 5, including a homer, and knocks in four runs in a 10-inning, 7 – 6, win over the Expos. 1983: Despite being in first place in the National League East, the Phillies fire manager Pat Corrales because the team is “not playing up to its potential.” GM Paul Owens will manage the club instead. In Owens’ first game, the Phils drop a 9 – 2 decision as the Astros shell Steve Carlton. It’s Lefty’s 11th loss of the year and drops the Phils into a tie for second place with the Pirates. Owens will be successful in steering the Phils to a division title, however. At Toronto, George Brett is robbed of an apparent triple by his teammate Mike Armstrong. Brett hits a liner down the RF line that Armstrong, sitting in the bullpen, thinks is foul and retrieves. Umpire Bill Kunkel decides to send U.L. Washington, who scored on the play, back to third base, and Brett is sent to second. Brett has a homer off Jim Clancy but Kansas City eventually loses, 8 – 2. 1986: Against Baltimore’s Scott McGregor, the Twins’ first two batters – Kirby Puckett and Gary Gaetti – hit homers. Puckett adds another to help the Twins to a 7 – 3 win. Bert Blyleven is the winner. The Royals announce that 50-year-old manager Dick Howser, who led the club to a World Championship last season, will miss the rest of the season to undergo treatment for a brain tumor that is later revealed to be malignant. 3B coach Mike Ferraro will manage the club in Howser’s absence. 1987 – With a home run in his eighth consecutive game, Don Mattingly ties Dale Long’s 1956 major-league record. Ken Griffey Jr. will also equal the mark in 1993 with the Mariners. 1988 – Seattle’s Gene Walter balks four times in 2 1/3 innings in a 12 – 3 loss to Detroit. He is the third American League pitcher to tie the major-league record this season. 1989: Donnie Moore, 35, shoots himself to death at his home after shooting and critically wounding his estranged wife Tonya. Friends say Moore was haunted by the two-run home run he surrendered to Dave Henderson in Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS, costing the Angels a trip to the World Series, and that he had been even more depressed since his release last month by minor league Omaha. The Dodgers trade P Tim Leary and SS Mariano Duncan to the Reds for OF Kal Daniels and IF Lenny Harris. 1990: A day after setting a major-league record for triple plays, the Twins and Red Sox set one for double plays. The Red Sox hit into six double plays, while the Twins ground into four to set the major league record, as the Red Sox win again, 5 – 4. The previous mark of nine twin killings was last accomplished on April 15, 1961. Arbitrator George Nicolau rules in favor of the Players Association saying that the 26 major league owners colluded and were aware of a databank that detailed 1987 salary offers. The owners will be forced to pay significant damages to the affected players. 1993: The Braves obtain 1B Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for minor leaguers Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout. 1994: The Major League Baseball Players Association rejects the owners’ salary cap proposal as baseball moves a step closer to a strike. Cleveland OF Albert Belle is suspended for ten days for using a corked bat in a July 14th game against the White Sox. The suspension will be reduced to seven days plus a $7,000 fine when Belle agrees to drop his appeal. The Houston Astros spot the visiting St. Louis Cardinals an 11-run lead after three innings, but rally to win, 15 – 12. The Astros score 11 runs in the 6th on the way to matching the largest comeback in National League history. 1995: The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and 9 runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field. 1995: Dave Andrews, public address announcer for the Abilene Prairie Dogs of the Texas-Louisiana League, is ejected from a game after Abilene manager Charlie Kerfeld is given the boot. Andrews proceeds to read a commercial for an eyeglass chain, infuriating the umpire. Andrews claims it was coincidence, but is still fined $50. The Marlins score a 12 – 10, 14-inning victory over the Giants. Florida is led by 1B Greg Colbrunn, who drives in seven runs on two home runs. 1997 – The Mariners, seeking pitching help, trade Scott Sanders (3-6) and two minor leaguers (pitcher Dean Crow and 3B Carlos Villalobos) to the Detroit Tigers for right-handers Omar Olivares (5-6) and Felipe Lira (5-7). Lou Piniella practically begged for a trade after the M’s lost to Minnesota, 9 – 7 in 12 innings, cutting Seattle’s lead to over Anaheim in the American League West to one-half game. 1998: With two outs, the Red Sox hit four homers in the 4th inning to become the first American League team to accomplish this feat with two down. Donnie Sadler, Darren Lewis, Nomar Garciaparra and Mo Vaughn all go deep for Boston in the 9 – 4 victory over the Tigers. The Seattle Mariners hold the first ever Turn Ahead the Clock Night in a game against the Kansas City Royals. The success of this one-time promotion will prompt Major League Baseball to hold 14 such promotions in 1999. Those games, however, will be a tremendous flop and the idea will be quietly dropped. In the debut of the failed promotion, the M’s win, 8 – 5. 1999: On Yogi Berra Day at Yankee Stadium, David Cone becomes the 16th pitcher in major league history and the third Yankee to toss a perfect game, beating the Expos, 6 – 0. In pre-game ceremonies, Don Larsen throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Yogi, commemorating his 1956 World Series perfect game. Coincidentally, these are the only two perfect games ever pitched in interleague games. Rookie Olmedo Saenz hits a two-run homer, Jimmy Haynes continues his strong pitching and Billy Taylor bounces back from taking a batted ball off his head a few days earlier as the hot Oakland Athletics defeat the Colorado Rockies, 3 – 2. A’s vet Tim Raines is 0 for 1 before leaving the game for the hospital because of dizziness. He first felt a pain two days ago and tests will show he has Lupus. Raines will sit out a year and make a remarkable comeback in 2001 with the Expos. 2000: The Mets outslug the Blue Jays, 11 – 7, as C Mike Piazza hits his third grand slam of the season. Toronto OF Shannon Stewart gets a major league record-tying four doubles in the game. Also today, the Royals defeat the Cubs, 12 – 4, as OF Johnny Damon gets five hits, including four doubles, to match Shannon Stewart’s feat. The Tigers purchase veteran 1B Hal Morris from the Reds. 2001: In response to the grievance filed by the umpires earlier in the week, the commissioner’s office announces pitch counts will not be used as an evaluation technique. Players notify stadium security when a fan, reaching for a foul ball, drops and then retrieves a gun on the field at Comerica Park. It turns out to be a Glock pistol belonging to an embarrassed off-duty three-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department, who had his weapon fall out of its holster as he went for the ball. The Padres-Diamondbacks game is suspended after two innings because of an explosion in a LF light tower. Curt Schilling throws two perfect innings, allowing no hits. Jeremy Giambi is 4 for 4 with six RBIs to lead the A’s to a 7 – 2 win over the Twins. It is their 15th win in 19 games. A train carrying toxic substances derails in Baltimore, causing the postponement of the second game of the Orioles’ day-night doubleheader against the Rangers. Texas takes the first game, 6 – 4, behind Frank Catalanotto’s 4-for-4 day, battering Sean Douglass in his major league debut. The Mets down Florida, 4 – 3, in 11 innings and see Marlins manager Tony Perez ejected for arguing a call. It is his first ejection in 31 seasons and more than 3,800 games as a player and manager. Houston batters St. Louis, 17 – 11, as 1B Jeff Bagwell hits for the cycle. He is the 212th major-league player since 1901 to cycle, 106th in the National league. The Cardinals score six runs in the 5th inning, but the Astros answer with eight in their next turn at bat. Batting notables include Moises Alou, who has a three-run home run to stretch his hitting streak to 23 games, and Bobby Bonilla, with his 2,000th career hit. McGwire, with his 564th, and Albert Pujols also homer for the Birds. 2002 – The Blue Jays beat the Orioles, 5 – 4, as Baltimore SS Melvin Mora ties a major league record by being hit by a pitch three times. 2008 – Back from the All-Star break, the Brewers get a complete game win from C.C. Sabathia – just as they did in their last game before the break. Sabathia becomes the first hurler since Wilbur Wood in 1975 to get complete game wins in consecutive games without his team playing a contest in between. Wood accomplished the feat under similar circumstances. 2009 – The Florida Marlins break ground on the construction of a new ballpark to replace the much-maligned Dolphin Stadium. The Fish’s scheduled game with the Philadelphia Phillies is then rained out, demonstrating that the planned retractable roof on the new park is an excellent idea. 2011: It takes a hot and humid evening in Chicago to slow down Phillies ace Roy Halladay. Making his first start since starting the All-Star Game, Doc leaves the game with none out in the 5th, trailing 3 – 1, weakened by the weather conditions at Wrigley Field. It is his shortest outing as a Philly. He is charged with his team’s 6 – 1 loss; his opponent, Rodrigo Lopez, fares much better, going 6 2/3 innings to earn the win. Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena homer for the Cubs. Clay Hensley is the winner in his first start since 2008 as he beats the Mets, 4 – 1, allowing only one hit over five innings. Mike Stanton drives in two runs for the Marlins, who move to within a half game of catching the Mets and escaping the NL East cellar. It is the Fish’s ninth win in their last 10 games and they are now 15-9 since Jack McKeon took over as their manager. The Indians sweep a doubleheader from the Twins in sweltering weather at Target Field, 5 – 2, and 6 – 3. Fausto Carmona wins the nitecap in his return from the disabled list after David Huff, just called up from the minors, earns the win in the opener with 7 shutout innings in an emergency spot start. The Indians like what they see from Huff enough to send down Jeanmar Gomez instead of him after the first game in order to activate Carmona to start the second game. The Twins also have to scramble for starters in the twin bill, using reliever Anthony Swarzak in the opener, and Scott Diamond, who makes his major league debut in the second game. Both pitch decently but end up with losses. Luis Mendoza of the Omaha Royals seemingly throws a no-hitter against the Memphis Redbirds. However, right after the game ends, the official scorer changes a 9th-inning error by Omaha LF David Lough into a hit for Tyler Greene, taking the no-hitter away. An hour later, he changes his mind again, returning the no-hitter. Two days later, the Pacific Coast League will decide that it was in fact a hit for Greene, again costing Mendoza the no-hitter. 2012: The A’s improve to 10-2 in July with a 4 – 3 win over Texas, capped by a 9th-inning walk-off homer by Brandon Hicks off Michael Kirkman, his first major league long ball. Ryan Cook, the A’s sole representative at last week’s All-Star Game, picks up the win. The hot month has put the A’s in surprising contention for a wild card spot. The Giants and Braves score only one run each in the first nine innings of their game, but explode in extra innings. The Giants score twice in the top of the 10th, but Santiago Casilla allows a two-out, two-run homer to Brian McCann to keep the game going. Undaunted, San Francisco puts 6 more runs on the scoreboard in the 11th, thanks to three-run homers by Brandon Crawford and Gregor Blanco. Atlanta then scores one other run in the bottom of the 11th to make the final score 9 – 4. 2014: The Astros fail to reach a deal with the top pick in the amateur draft, P Brady Aiken, as the deadline for signing players passes. The two sides had reached a tentative deal in early June, but a physical exam disclosed issues with the health of the young lefthander’s elbow, leading the Astros to lower their offer, causing the impasse. It is only the third time that the top choice in a draft fails to sign a contract, following Danny Goodwin in 1971 and Tim Belcher in 1983. The Angels acquire All-Star closer Huston Street from the Padres in a deal involving six players, all of the others being still in the minor leagues. 2015: Chris Tillman allows a single to the first batter he faces, Ian Kinsler and a walk to Victor Martinez later in the 1st inning, but he then retires 23 straight batters in combining with Zach Britton on a one-hitter. The Orioles beat the Tigers, 3 – 0. Two long-time rivals get into an exciting game as Team USA edges the Cuban national team, 6 – 5, in the semifinals of the 2015 Pan American Games. Cuba scores six runs in five innings off US starter Aaron Blair but four relievers shut them out in the next four innings, David Huff getting the win after retiring Frederich Cepeda with the bases loaded in the 9th. The US ties it in the 7th on two-run doubles by Travis Jankowski and Tyler Pastornicky. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th, Jankowski singles off Yoanni Yera, steals second and comes home on a single by Andy Parrino. In the other semifinal, host Canada trounces Puerto Rico, 7 – 1, as Phillippe Aumont allows three hits and no runs in eight innings and Jordan Lennerton, Brock Kjeldgaard and Tyson Gillies go deep. The Central League sweeps the 2015 NPB All-Star Games by taking Game 2 by an 8 – 3 score. Hiroki Kuroda becomes the second pitcher over 40 to start a NPB All-Star Game, tossing two shutout innings for the CL. Youth is also served when Tomoya Mori hits a pinch-hit home run for the Pacific League; he is only the second teen to go deep in a NPB All-Star Game and is the youngest player to hit a pinch-hit home run in one. Tsubasa Aizawa is the game’s MVP thanks to a homer off Brandon Dickson to start the scoring. 2016 – The last-place Minnesota Twins fire General Manager Terry Ryan. His second stint as GM of the club had begun in 2011. 2017 – The trading deadline frenzy heats up two weeks early this year as the Yankees pull off a big trade, acquiring 3B Todd Frazier and RP David Robertson, two former All-Stars, as well as P Tommy Kahnle from the White Sox for P Tyler Clippard and prospects Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin and Tito Polo. The Diamondbacks also make a move, getting OF J.D. Martinez from Detroit for three prospects. Both trades will prove very profitable for the acquiring teams. 2018 – As has been rumored for some time, the Dodgers trade for All-Star SS Manny Machado, who will become a free agent at the end of the season. The price is steep for what amounts to a short-term rental: five prospects, including AA OF Yusniel Diaz, one of the stars of the most recent Futures Game. The Dodgers have a gaping hole to fill, however, having recently lost SS Corey Seager for the remainder of the season. 2020 – The Canadian Minister of Immigration announces that he will not grant the special dispensation the Blue Jays need to play their home games at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, as this would imply too many border crossings to and from areas with a high risk of transmission of COVID-19. As a result, the Blue Jays will need to find an alternate venue to play their home games this season. 2021 – A very strange play takes place in the 1st inning of today’s game between the Mets and Pirates. With the bases loaded, Kevin Newman hits a slow dribbler down the third base line and Mets P Taijuan Walker touches it in foul territory to ensure it’s a foul ball – or so he thinks. However, he pushes the ball towards the Pirates’ dugout, and home plate umpire Jeremy Riggs rules it was in contact with the line when it was touched, so it’s now a fair ball. All three runners score while Walker, C Tomas Nido and 3B J.D. Davis stand around not knowing what to do and no one bothers to retrieve the ball. Manager Luis Rojas is then ejected after he argues the call. Down 6 – 0 after that inning, the Mets will still rally to win the game, 7 – 6. According to Statcast, Newman’s hit travelled all of one foot. 2022 – Youth is served in the annual Home Run Derby, held at Dodger Stadium on the eve of the All-Star Game as 23-year-old Juan Soto defeats 21-year-old rookie Julio Rodríguez in the final round, but not before 42-year-old Albert Pujols manages to upset NL home run leader Kyle Schwarber in the initial round. Two-time defending champion Pete Alonso goes down before Rodríguez in the semi-finals. Soto misses the title of youngest-ever winner ever by one day, behind 1993 winner Juan Gonzalez. 2023 – Twelve teams score double-digit runs in today’s MLB games, something unseen since July 4, 1884, when there were 13 such instances, spread across three leagues and 24 games as a result of multiple doubleheaders. There are only 15 games played today, but these include four in which both teams score ten or more runs, setting a new record. All five teams in the AL Central score ten or more runs, only the second time this has happened in any division since 1969. 2025 – After closing out the first half of the season with a three-homer game, the Marlins’ Kyle Stowers hits two more, including a walk-off homer in the 10th, in a 7 – 6 win over Kansas City today. He is the first player ever to hit that many homers in two games with one a walk-off blast. In between the two games, Stowers played in the All-Star Game, where he struck out against Carlos Estévez, the pitcher he victimizes for his game-ending blow today, and he also homered in the historic swing-off that decided the game. Births[edit] 1844 – George Zettlein, pitcher (d. 1905) 1858 – George Bignell, catcher (d. 1925) 1858 – Nick Scharf, outfielder (d. 1937) 1863 – Charlie Parsons, pitcher (d. 1936) 1865 – Herman Pitz, catcher (d. 1924) 1866 – Frank Butler, outfielder (d. 1945) 1868 – William Madigan, pitcher (d. 1954) 1870 – Ben Ellis, infielder (d. 1931) 1873 – Harry Davis, infielder, manager (d. 1947) 1878 – Larry Hoffman, infielder (d. 1948) 1881 – Ad Brennan, pitcher (d. 1962) 1881 – Larry McLean, catcher (d. 1921) 1882 – Simon Nicholls, infielder (d. 1911) 1887 – Bert Brenner, pitcher (d. 1971) 1888 – Cy Boothby, minor league pitcher and manager (d. 1948) 1894 – Wilbur Fisher, pinch hitter (d. 1960) 1894 – Carl Stimson, pitcher (d. 1936) 1895 – Jesse Hubbard, pitcher/outfielder, manager (d. 1982) 1896 – Nick Logan, pitcher/catcher (d. 1975) 1897 – Hank Hulvey, pitcher (d. 1982) 1897 – Pat Murray, pitcher (d. 1983) 1899 – Scrappy Brown, infielder (d. 1951) 1899 – Floyd Stahl, college coach (d. 1996) 1903 – Hod Kibbie, infielder (d. 1975) 1904 – Marty Karow, infielder (d. 1986) 1910 – Wes Livengood, pitcher (d. 1996) 1911 – Frank Finch, writer (d. 1992) 1914 – Andy Gilbert, outfielder (d. 1992) 1914 – Ben Huffman, catcher (d. 2005) 1915 – George Motto, minor league infielder and manager (d. 2004) 1916 – Eugene Bremer, pitcher; All-Star (d. 1971) 1916 – Johnny Hopp, outfielder; All-Star (d. 2003) 1917 – Rudy Briner, minor league catcher and manager (d. 2009) 1917 – Leo Wells, infielder (d. 2006) 1918 – Lee Benson, USA national team player 1918 – Walter Dilbeck, minor league owner (d. 1991) 1918 – Al Lyons, pitcher (d. 1965) 1918 – Hideo Shimizu, NPB pitcher (d. 1964) 1920 – Eddie Kazak, infielder; All-Star (d. 1999) 1921 – Shigeharu Kuwana, NPB pitcher (d. ????) 1925 – Isao Imakurusu, NPB infielder (d. 2005) 1925 – Windy McCall, pitcher (d. 2015) 1927 – Jimmy Asato, college coach (d. 2022) 1927 – Bob Freels, umpire (d. 2002) 1928 – Billy Harrell, infielder (d. 2014) 1929 – Dick Spady, minor league pitcher (d. 2014) 1934 – Tom Farrell, minor league pitcher (d. 2003) 1935 – Taisei Nakamura, NPB pitcher (d. 2013) 1935 – Motoji Takuwa, NPB pitcher (d. 2024) 1935 – Shiro Yoshioka, NPB pitcher 1936 – Hirosato Nogami, NPB catcher 1940 – Joe Torre, infielder, manager; All-Star 1943 – Brian Edgerly, minor league outfielder (d. 2026) 1943 – Akira Okamura, NPB infielder 1944 – Rudy May, pitcher (d. 2024) 1949 – Masaki Miura, NPB catcher 1950 – Ted Gilje, minor league pitcher 1952 – Osamu Saida, NPB infielder 1953 – Eddie Ford, minor league infielder 1953 – Jeff McKay, scout 1954 – Harry Spilman, infielder 1955 – Akira Moritani, NPB infielder 1955 – Motoji Takuwa, NPB pitcher 1956 – Butch Edge, pitcher 1956 – Razor Shines, infielder 1957 – Chris Smith, infielder 1958 – Yuji Kubodera, NPB outfielder (d. 1985) 1959 – Bobby Pierce, college coach 1960 – Naohiro Oishi, NPB pitcher 1960 – Junichi Sato, NPB outfielder and umpire 1963 – Mike Greenwell, outfielder; All-Star (d. 2025) 1963 – Scott Khoury, minor league player 1964 – Mike Basso, minor league catcher and manager 1966 – Xavier Rolland, Division Elite infielder and executive 1967 – Chris Cole, minor league pitcher 1967 – Bong-gyo Kong, KBO catcher 1968 – Rolando Arrojo, pitcher; All-Star 1968 – Tatsuji Nishimura, NPB pitcher 1969 – Matt Martin, minor league infielder 1970 – Ed Gerald, minor league outfielder 1970 – Scott Hennessey, scout 1970 – Matt Raleigh, minor league infielder 1971 – Alessandro Spera, Serie A1 pitcher 1971 – Hitoshi Taneda, NPB infielder 1973 – Frank Stattler, Bundesliga pitcher 1973 – Antone Williamson, infielder 1974 – Christophe Jahja, New Caledonia national team infielder 1975 – Torii Hunter, outfielder; All-Star 1975 – Tavo Sorovakatini, Fijian national team infielder 1977 – Harold Eckert, minor league pitcher 1977 – Glenn Williams, infielder 1978 – Abhiyendra Pratap, Fijian national team infielder 1978 – Ben Sheets, pitcher; All-Star 1979 – Matt Boone, minor league infielder 1979 – Andre Gruber, Austrian national team catcher 1979 – Yu-Wei Hsu, CPBL pitcher 1982 – Josh Banks, pitcher 1983 – Maikel Hurtado, Elitserien pitcher 1984 – Jesus Carnevale, minor league pitcher 1984 – Michael Collins, minor league infielder and manager 1984 – Allen Craig, outfielder; All-Star 1984 – Ken Miyamoto, NPB pitcher 1984 – Micah Schnurstein, minor league infielder 1985 – Korey Noles, minor league pitcher 1985 – Ramiro Pena, infielder 1985 – Anthony Perry, college coach 1985 – Yeral Sánchez, minor league outfielder 1986 – Tibor Bagyinszki, Hungarian national team pitcher 1986 – José M. Capellán, minor league pitcher 1986 – Petar Petrov, Bulgarian national team infielder 1987 – Conor Gillaspie, infielder 1987 – Jose Gualdron, minor league infielder and manager 1987 – Hoon Jeong, KBO infielder 1988 – Rafael Escobar, Ecuadorian national team pitcher 1988 – Rodrigo Kanashiro, Brazilian national team player 1988 – Brett Nicholas, catcher 1989 – Osmel Aguila, minor league outfielder 1989 – Derek Dietrich, infielder 1991 – Dillon Moyer, minor league infielder 1991 – Eugenio Suarez, infielder; All-Star 1992 – Michal Ešmír, Extraliga infielder 1992 – Chun-Wei Kuo, CPBL catcher 1992 – Dinelson Lamet, pitcher 1993 – Robert Gsellman, pitcher 1994 – Ryan Helsley, pitcher; All-Star 1995 – KentoMarc Ishida, NPB pitcher 1996 – Jaime Barria, pitcher 1996 – Sam Hentges, pitcher 1996 – Gabriele Quattrini, Serie A1 pitcher 1999 – Kazuya Maruyama, NPB outfielder 2000 – Tatsuya Hashimoto, NPB pitcher 2000 – Kyle Manzardo, infielder 2005 – Alex Clemmey, minor league pitcher 2005 – Adrian Santana, minor league infielder 2006 – Cheng-Hsun Yu, CPBL infielder Deaths[edit] 1908 – John Brown, pitcher (b. 1876) 1915 – Larry McKeon, pitcher (b. 1866) 1917 – Sparrow Morton, pitcher (b. 1858) 1919 – Jim Hart, manager (b. 1855) 1925 – Ed Bloom, umpire (b. 1861) 1928 – Ed Killian, pitcher (b. 1876) 1932 – Howard Freigau, infielder (b. 1902) 1932 – Sy Sanborn, writer (b. 1866) 1935 – Tom Ryder, outfielder (b. 1863) 1937 – Fred Jacklitsch, catcher (b. 1876) 1939 – J. Louis Comiskey, owner (b. ????) 1948 – Chick Hartley, outfielder (b. 1880) 1950 – Art LaVigne, catcher (b. 1885) 1951 – Danny Jenkins, minor league outfielder and manager (b. 1886) 1951 – Joe Klugmann, infielder (b. 1895) 1956 – Hank Perry, outfielder (b. 1886) 1960 – Terry Turner, infielder (b. 1881) 1961 – Hod Eller, pitcher (b. 1894) 1962 – Carl Holling, pitcher (b. 1896) 1966 – Roy Moran, outfielder (b. 1884) 1975 – Ted Wingfield, pitcher (b. 1899) 1982 – Andy Anderson, infielder (b. 1922) 1982 – Pete Layden, outfielder (b. 1919) 1989 – Donnie Moore, pitcher; All-Star (b. 1954) 1993 – Ted Sadowski, pitcher (b. 1936) 1999 – Woody Davis, pitcher (b. 1913) 2001 – Barry Shetrone, outfielder (b. 1938) 2002 – Del Wilber, catcher, manager (b. 1919) 2006 – Naotaka Makino, executive; Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame (b. 1910) 2007 – Orlando McFarlane, catcher (b. 1935) 2009 – D.L. Williams, Negro League pitcher (b. 1939) 2010 – Kuninobu Sunaoshi, NPB manager (b. 1922) 2011 – Joe Abernethy, minor league player and manager (b. 1934) 2011 – Nat Allbright, announcer (b. 1923) 2011 – Ryan Gaston, minor league pitcher (b. 1977) 2012 – Dick Aubertin, minor league pitcher (b. 1929) 2012 – Robert Creamer, writer (b. 1922) 2014 – Jimmy Davis, minor league player (b. 1935) 2014 – Tadao Tominaga, NPB pitcher (b. 1937) 2015 – Paul Gannatal, college coach (b. 1914) 2017 – Matt Davis, minor league pitcher (b. 1977) 2017 – John Rheinecker, pitcher (b. 1979) 2023 – Dan Huston, scout (b. ~1960) 2023 – Larry Yellen, pitcher (b. 1943) 2023 – Shintaro Yokota, NPB outfielder (b. 1995) 2025 – Yutaka Ohashi, NPB infielder (b. 1946) ============================================= TV SPORTS TODAY (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, July 18 AUTO RACING 6 a.m. APPLE TV — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 10 a.m. APPLE TV — Formula 1: Qualifying, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 11:30 a.m. FS1 — INDY NXT Series: Practice, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 12:30 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: Faith Fest 250, North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 3 p.m. FOX — NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 4:30 p.m. FS2 — INDY NXT Series: Qualifying, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 6 p.m. FS2 — NTT IndyCar Series: Final Practice, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn GOLF 5 a.m. USA — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Third Round, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England 7 a.m. NBC — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Third Round, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England Noon GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Corales Puntacana Championship, Third Round, Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 4 a.m. (Sunday) USA — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Final Round, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England LACROSSE (MEN’S) 2 p.m. ABC — PLL: Carolina vs. Denver, Fairfield, Conn. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 8 p.m. ESPN2 — PFL: Main Card, Austin, Texas MLB BASEBALL 2 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Minnesota at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m.) OR Miami at Milwaukee (4:10 p.m.) 5:30 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Texas at Atlanta (joined in progress) (4:10 p.m.) OR Miami at Milwaukee (joined in progress) (4:10 p.m.) 8 p.m. FOX — Regional Coverage: L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Yankees (8:08 p.m.) OR San Francisco at Seattle (8:08 p.m.) NBA BASKETBALL 4:30 p.m. PRIME VIDEO — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 5 p.m. ESPN — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 6:30 p.m. PRIME VIDEO — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 7 p.m. ESPN — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 8:30 p.m. PRIME VIDEO — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 9 p.m. ESPN — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas 10:30 p.m. PRIME VIDEO — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Round Robin, Las Vegas SOCCER (MEN’S) Noon CBS — USL Championship: TBA 5 p.m. FOX — FIFA World Cup: TBD, Third-Place Match, Miami Gardens, Fla. SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Noon ABC — NWSL: Seattle at NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 p.m. CBS — NWSL: Portland at Denver 4 p.m. NWSL: North Carolina at Bay FC SOFTBALL 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Athletes Unlimited: Talons at Bandits 6 p.m. ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Spark at Blaze 10 p.m. CBSSN — Athletes Unlimited: Volts at Cascade WNBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. CBS — New York at Indiana _____ Sunday, July 19 AUTO RACING 9 a.m. APPLE TV — Formula 1: Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 1 p.m. FS1 — INDY NXT Series: Music City Grand Prix, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 5:30 p.m. FOX — NTT IndyCar Series: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn 7 p.m. TNT — NASCAR Cup Series: Window World 450, In-Season Challenge – Round 4, North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, N.C. BEACH VOLLEYBALL 1 p.m. CBS — AVP: League Week 6, New York BIG3 BASKETBALL 2 p.m. CBS — Week 5: Detroit Amps vs. Houston Rig Hands, Chicago Triplets vs. LA Riot, DMV Trilogy vs. Boston Ball Hogs, Dallas Power vs. Miami 305, Chicago GOLF 4 a.m. USA — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Final Round, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England 7 a.m. NBC — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Final Round, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England 4 p.m. GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: Corales Puntacana Championship, Final Round, Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic LACROSSE (MEN’S) 3 p.m. ABC — PLL: New York vs. Boston, Fairfield, Conn. MLB BASEBALL 12:15 p.m. PEACOCK — Chicago White Sox at Toronto 4 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: St. Louis at Arizona (4:10 p.m.) OR Detroit at L.A. Angels (4:07 p.m.) 7 p.m. NBC — L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Yankees (7:20 p.m.) PEACOCK — L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Yankees (7:20 p.m.) NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. ESPN — Summer League Playoffs: TBD, Championship, Las Vegas SOCCER (MEN’S) 3 p.m. FOX — FIFA World Cup: TBD, Final, East Rutherford, N.J. SOFTBALL Noon ESPN2 — Athletes Unlimited: Spark at Blaze 8 p.m. MLBN — Athletes Unlimited: Talons at Bandits WNBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ABC — Los Angeles at Dallas 4 p.m. CBS — Chicago at Atlanta 7 p.m. ESPN — Connecticut at Phoenix About The Author troyderengowski61@gmail.com See author's posts Post navigation THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026
