​The Cincinnati Reds stuck to their plan in the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting standout athletes at premium positions, mostly shortstops, who have upside at the plate.“The best player on the field when you’re 8 years old is the shortstop,” Reds scouting director Katuska said. “It’s

   ​First teamJossy James, Sterling, jr., G: The SVM Player of the Year. Illinois Media All-State second-team, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association second-team, All-WB6 first-team pick who set school records for most 3-pointers in a game (8), season (79) and career (183). Averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds,

   ​Jossy James is the spark in the engine of the Sterling girls basketball team.When the ball is in her hands, she looks to push the pace up the court. During breaks in the action or at practice, she is helping her teammates get better.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhether she

   ​The Tampa Bay Rays lead the rugged American League East with a fine 56-38 record. “Slackers!” chortle players on the Rays’ farm team that leads the Class A South Atlantic League at 60-26.The Bowling Green Hot Rods are loaded with young talent, including 19-year-old catcher

   ​The ever-outspoken voice of Pittsburgh sports has broken his silence on Will Howard’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Mark Madden suggested Howard may be in pole position for the backup quarterback job.On a new episode of the “Madden Monday” podcast, the backup quarterback spot

   ​Ever since he was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, former Washington Huskies cornerback Trent McDuffie has been one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks.As ESPN goes through its annual rankings of the best players in the league at each position ahead

   ​Gotham FC announced today that the club has signed Republic of Ireland international midfielder Denise O’Sullivan from Liverpool FC of the Women’s Super League. O’Sullivan initially joins the club on a one-year loan with an obligation for a permanent transfer.O’Sullivan returns to the NWSL after

   ​Man City have enquired over the availability of Real Madrid midfielder Federico ValverdeReal Madrid will only listen to offers if Valverde actively requests a departure, valuing him at £84MValverde has endured a turbulent time at Real Madrid of late, with Man City entering a new

   ​Rory McIlroy expects Tommy Fleetwood to not make the same mistake he made at the 2019 Open Championship and get overawed by the occasion. Of course, there is huge attention on Fleetwood this week, with Royal Birkdale set to host the final major of the

   ​The 2026 World Cup has been wildly successful – in financial terms, at least.Most soccer fans would agree that the action on the pitch has been largely excellent too, but controversy behind the scenes has soured the spectacle for some.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFIFA, however, are seeing dollar signs