Minnesota Teams

The Timberwolves are making headlines by going after the biggest name in basketball: LeBron James. Their pitch is pretty straightforward—Minnesota hasn't won a championship in 35 years, and they think if LeBron comes up north and wins a ring here, it will officially end the debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time.

NBA

Speaking of LeBron, his time with the Los Angeles Lakers is ending in what reporters are calling a "passive-aggressive divorce." It was a marriage of convenience that just ran out of steam, leaving everyone wondering where he'll play next.

In other massive news, the Boston Celtics traded star player Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. It's a huge shakeup for the Eastern Conference, and league executives are actually surprised the Celtics didn't get more in return for him.

NFL

We're in the quiet part of the football schedule, but training camps are starting up soon. As a preview, the league's insiders just released their rankings for the top 10 running backs in the league, as well as a full breakdown of which teams have the best (and worst) overall rosters heading into the 2026 season. Over in the AFC South division, the Houston Texans are currently favored to beat out the Jacksonville Jaguars for the top spot.

MLB

Baseball is getting ready for its summer showcase! The rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game (happening July 14 in Philadelphia) were just unveiled, with the Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies leading the pack in player selections. As always, there are plenty of fans complaining about deserving players being "snubbed" (left off the team), but injuries will likely open up spots for them.

Also, the MLB Draft is happening this week, where the Chicago White Sox have the highly coveted number one overall pick.

College Sports

With college football season creeping closer, CBS Sports put together a fun historical ranking of the absolute greatest college football teams from every decade, stretching all the way back to the 1920s. It's a great read to get you hyped for the upcoming season and features legendary dynasties like Nick Saban's Alabama squads.

Other Sports

• World Cup (Soccer): The knockout rounds are getting incredibly intense. Massive heavyweight matchups are happening today, including Brazil facing off against Norway (and their superstar scorer Erling Haaland), plus England taking on Mexico at the massive Azteca stadium.
• Wimbledon (Tennis): The women's side of the tournament has been turned completely upside down. Naomi Osaka pulled off a massive upset by defeating the world's No. 1 ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka. Another huge upset happened when rising star Alex Eala defeated the defending champion, Iga Swiatek. On the American front, a record number of US women are moving on to the second week of the tournament.
• Olympics (Swimming): Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh just broke the longest-standing individual world record in women's swimming, finishing the 200-meter butterfly in an incredibly fast 2 minutes, 1.65 seconds.
• Golf: The PGA Tour is wrapping up the John Deere Classic in Illinois over the Fourth of July weekend, while golf fans are already looking ahead to the British Open at Royal Birkdale next week.