Minnesota Teams

It’s a relatively quiet weekend for our local squads, but the summer grind continues. The Twins are battling through the heart of their MLB schedule as the midseason trade deadline slowly approaches. Over on the court, the Minnesota Lynx are right in the thick of the early WNBA season standings. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves' front office is keeping a close eye on the NBA offseason to see how they can tweak the roster around their core for next year.

NFL

Football is still on hiatus, but there are some great off-the-field stories making waves. The Tennessee Titans' new head coach, Robert Saleh, is making headlines for a heartwarming reason: he’s actively living out his late father's dream of having a son lead an NFL team. Around the rest of the league, teams are wrapping up their summer activities, with surprise breakout players—from rookies to veterans—starting to emerge at every camp ahead of the official preseason training.

NBA

The offseason drama is already boiling over, and the NBA Draft hasn't even happened yet! The biggest rumor sweeping the league involves two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo; the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly listening to massive trade offers for him, though their asking price is reportedly so high it might be tough for any team to actually pull off a deal. In other news, the Washington Wizards are widely expected to draft Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 overall pick, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have already traded guard Aaron Wiggins to the Houston Rockets.

MLB

As the season heats up, trade rumors are starting to bubble up with the deadline about six weeks away. The Detroit Tigers are reportedly listening to offers for their star pitcher, Tarik Skubal, but they want a massive haul of prospects in return. On the field, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are gearing up for a highly anticipated Sunday Night Baseball showdown. In one of the weirdest moments of the week, San Francisco Giants star Rafael Devers actually tried to reject a substitute (pinch-runner) from replacing him on the basepaths during a loss to the Miami Marlins!

NHL

The hockey world just had a massive blockbuster trade. The Florida Panthers acquired Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, pairing the rugged star with his brother, Matthew Tkachuk. It's a huge move that reunites the siblings and immediately makes the Panthers—who have already won two recent Stanley Cups—even more intimidating heading into next season.

Other Sports

• Soccer: The 2026 World Cup is delivering the drama! Cabo Verde is the tournament's ultimate Cinderella, following up a shocking draw against Spain by tying Uruguay to keep their advancement hopes alive. Iran also held a struggling Belgium team to a draw, all while dealing with some major travel logistical issues.
• Golf: Sam Burns won the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, putting together a stellar final round to bounce back from a devastating collapse at last year's tournament.
• Tennis: Tennis legend Serena Williams isn't done yet! She just accepted a wild card entry to play singles at Wimbledon, and she's teaming up with her sister Venus for the doubles tournament.
• MMA: Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 (an event held at the White House) to claim the lightweight title, and he firmly stated he has no plans to retire anytime soon.