Minnesota Teams

The biggest local news is actually about who didn't come to Minnesota. The Timberwolves were one of five teams in the mix to sign NBA superstar LeBron James, but they missed out. We'll have to wait and see what the front office does next to bolster the roster for the upcoming season.

NFL

Training camps are officially open, and the biggest headline is a positive one for football fans: Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to play after an offseason knee surgery. In more somber news, former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots, has passed away at age 38. Off the field, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers' CEO warned that the league's only publicly owned team might need a financial boost to keep up with the billionaire owners in the NFL.

NBA

The basketball world is completely focused on LeBron James' shocking decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Choosing Philly completely shifts the balance of power in the NBA, and sportsbooks immediately changed their championship odds the second the news broke. Because the schedule is released after big free agency moves, we can now expect must-watch opening night and Christmas Day games featuring the new-look 76ers. Over in the WNBA, the league is celebrating its 30th anniversary with All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got to meet former President Barack Obama, who gave her some great advice to block out the "nonsense" of recent league controversies.

MLB

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching on August 3, teams are scrambling to figure out if they are buying or selling players for a playoff push. The Washington Nationals are in an interesting spot where they might do a little bit of both, while the New York Mets might have to change their plans depending on the health of their star player, Juan Soto. On the diamond, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are facing off this weekend in a high-profile matchup of top-tier National League teams.

College Sports

College football is heating up this summer as teams finalize their 2026 recruiting classes. Traditional powerhouses like Notre Dame and Ohio State are making the biggest waves on the recruiting trail. Off the field, statisticians are already looking ahead to the fall, crunching the numbers to figure out which college football programs play their absolute best when the game is on the line in the fourth quarter.

Other Sports

NASCAR is heading to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the famous Brickyard 400, where drivers like Ryan Blaney are battling it out on the track. Over in the fighting world, the UFC is hosting a big event in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, headlined by a clash between light heavyweight fighters Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. On the golf course, PGA Tour pros are feeling the pressure as they try to secure their spots for the upcoming postseason playoffs over the next few weeks.