Minnesota Teams

The Vikings apparently pulled off the steal of the offseason, signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a veteran's minimum contract. It's a low-risk, high-reward move that has analysts raving. Also, mark your calendars for early September: the Gophers football team will be featured on CBS as part of the early-season Big Ten schedule.

NFL

We are in the thick of "OTAs" (Organized Team Activities), which are basically optional summer practices where teams start getting back into shape. The big news is that Daniel Jones is back on the field after a tough Achilles injury. In other news, police in Argentina arrested suspects believed to be part of a gang that burglarized the homes of US athletes.

NBA

The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals! This has sparked a lot of debate, especially after coach Becky Hammon publicly doubted that their star player, Jalen Brunson, is big enough to win a championship. In other news, the Celtics' Joe Mazzulla won Coach of the Year for leading Boston to the second seed despite losing their best player for most of the season. Over in the West, the Spurs and Thunder are battling it out in Game 5 of their series tonight.

MLB

The baseball players' union made its first proposal to the league regarding the new contract, suggesting a "competitive integrity tax" (essentially a penalty for teams that spend too little money) to try and avoid a lockout next year. In sad news, former Braves slugger Bob Horner passed away at 68.

NHL

The Vegas Golden Knights just swept the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. This is a massive upset, as the Avalanche had the best record in the regular season. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes look to take a commanding lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final.

College Sports

The Big Ten conference schedule was released, highlighting five early-season games that will likely decide who makes the College Football Playoff. Off the field, the SEC is reportedly looking for loopholes in a new Senate bill designed to regulate college sports, trying to find ways to maintain their competitive edge.

Other Sports

Preparation for a unique UFC event is underway: they are literally building the fighting cage on the White House South Lawn for the "Freedom 250" event. In tennis, there was a major upset at the French Open as Elena Rybakina, one of the top favorites, was knocked out in the second round.