Minnesota Teams

Timberwolves roll the dice on LaMelo Ball: The biggest news in Minnesota sports is a blockbuster NBA trade. The Timberwolves acquired uniquely gifted playmaker LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to pair with franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. While Ball is incredibly talented, he has a history of injuries, making this a massive, high-risk gamble to push the Wolves over the top.

NBA

Historic WNBA scoring night: Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single-game scoring record by dropping an unbelievable 53 points, while also tying the single-game record for three-pointers made. Perfect shooting: Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record by going a perfect 13-for-13 from the field, scoring 30 points in a dominant win. Offseason moves begin: With the NBA draft in the rearview mirror, all 30 teams are now gearing up for free agency. Front offices are juggling their budgets to figure out how to sign new players while avoiding the league's strict luxury tax penalties.

NFL

A star defender might hang it up: Five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa is reportedly contemplating retirement at age 30 after battling a series of injuries over his 10-year career. Tragic lawsuit: The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that excessive police force and delayed medical care led to their son's death last year.

MLB

Mets fire their manager: After a dismal first half of the season with a 34-47 record, the New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday morning. Giants crumble: The San Francisco Giants are having a nightmare season. Despite high-profile additions like Rafael Devers, the team has the second-worst record in the National League at the season's halfway mark. All-Star voting heats up: Fans have selected the starters for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, with mega-stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge advancing in the polls. Labor drama brewing: Major League Baseball proposed a new collective bargaining agreement that would raise minimum wages for players, but the players' union is upset because the proposal also includes a restrictive salary cap.

NHL

Maple Leafs draft a new star: The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off the NHL Draft by selecting 18-year-old winger Gavin McKenna with the number one overall pick. Toronto is hoping he can make an instant impact on their offense. Hurricanes lose a key scorer: The Carolina Hurricanes announced that leading goal-scorer Seth Jarvis will likely miss the first four to six months of the upcoming season due to shoulder surgery.

College Sports

Two-sport path for hoops prospect: Narcisse Ngoy, who was picked 57th overall in this week's NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, said he still plans to play college basketball at Auburn next season rather than immediately going pro.

Other Sports

World Cup drama: The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is wrapping up, with massive showdowns like Spain vs. Uruguay set for Friday. Meanwhile, the Ghana national team is so frustrated by referees ignoring video replay for missed penalties that they are planning to aggressively confront officials in their next game. Scheffler flirts with history: Golf's top-ranked player, Scottie Scheffler, narrowly missed shooting a rare sub-60 round at the Travelers Championship, ultimately settling for a 60 to take the lead. Off the course, golfer Phil Mickelson is facing serious accusations of lewd behavior from the ex-wife of fellow golfer Pat Perez. Serena returns to Wimbledon: The prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament starts Monday, and legendary player Serena Williams is returning to singles action for the first time in nearly four years, facing 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint.