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Veteran NFL Roster Bubble (3-minute read)

As roster cuts loom, several veterans like Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, Bailey Zappe, La’el Collins, and Mike Edwards are fighting to keep their spots. Toney, despite his past Super Bowl heroics, faces stiff competition in Kansas City’s crowded receiver room, while Bradberry, after a tough season, is adjusting to a new position in Philly's secondary. Zappe’s future with the Patriots is uncertain amid roster changes, and both Collins and Edwards are battling injuries and tough odds to stay with the Bills.

Lynx Upset Aces (1-minute read)

The Minnesota Lynx upset the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Wednesday night, led by Napheesa Collier's 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Courtney Williams had a standout performance with 22 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, while the Lynx became the third team to 20 wins this season. The Aces and Lxyn play again on Friday night.

Mets Boost Playoff Push (2-minute read)

Jesse Winker delivered a dramatic pinch-hit walk-off homer in the ninth to lift the Mets over the Orioles, 4-3, securing a crucial series win. The victory keeps New York within striking distance of a playoff spot. Mets starter Sean Manaea was nearly perfect through 5.2 innings, but it was Winker’s clutch blast that sealed the deal as the Mets head on a 10-game road trip.

Tigers Power Past Cubs (2-minute read)

Riley Greene, Trey Sweeney, and Kerry Carpenter all went deep as the Tigers thumped the Cubs 8-2, notching their seventh win in nine games. Detroit’s lineup capitalized on Chicago starter Jameson Taillon, while reliever Brant Hurter earned his first MLB win. With a four-run ninth inning, capped by Carpenter’s three-run bomb, the Tigers put the game out of reach and dampened the Cubs’ wild-card hopes.

🏈 Bo Nix named Broncos starting quarterback

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🎣 Joey Votto retires after 17 seasons with the Reds

🥈 Tina Charles becomes second all-time scorer in WNBA history

💪 Aaron Judge’s 47th homer of the season

🚀 Elly De La Cruz has 60 stolen bases

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Chiefs vs. Bears In Final Week of Preseason  (2-minute read)

The Chiefs wrap up their preseason against the Bears, who have three wins under their belt. With most starters resting, fans will get a preview of the teams' depth, before kicking off the regular season on September 5th.

Liberty Aiming for 25th Win (2-minute read)

The red-hot Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart’s 19.8 PPG, are looking to notch their 25th win as they face the Dallas Wings. With a stellar 13-1 home record, New York has been dominant, while the Wings have struggled on the road, going 2-13 this season.

Phillies Extend Lead with Late Heroics (2-minute read)

Brandon Marsh’s clutch sac fly in the eighth sealed a 3-2 win for the Phillies over the Braves, pushing Philly’s NL East lead to seven games. Max Fried’s solid outing wasn’t enough to stop the Phillies’ momentum. With the series tied one game apiece, Thursday’s game will be the deciding matchup.

On this day in 2007, the Rangers scored the most runs in a single game in MLB history. How many runs did the Rangers score?

👉️ Answer Below

The Rangers scored 30 runs while defeating the Orioles 30-3.