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winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
White Sox Sign No. 1 Draft Pick to $10.35 Million Bonus, Below Slot Value
Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB amateur draft, agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record $10.35 million signing bonus. The shortstop from UCLA exceeded the previous mark of $9.25 million set in 2024.
abcnews.go.comsports1 day ago
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 50 points in first two summer league games but shoots 1 of 11 from three
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft recorded 27 points and seven rebounds against the Utah Jazz and 23 points and seven rebounds against the Sacramento Kings. The Washington Wizards ended his summer league participation after two games.
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abcnews.go.comsports1 day ago
White Sox Hold 40-Minute Meeting to Choose Between Two Shortstops for No. 1 Pick
More than two dozen personnel gathered at Rate Field on July 15 to weigh UCLA's Roch Cholowsky against Texas high school senior Grady Emerson. General manager Chris Getz made the final call after a collaborative review.
sports5 days ago
San Francisco Giants Select Rutgers Outfielder Peyton Bonds 90th Overall in MLB Draft
The Giants chose the 6-foot-5 outfielder in the third round on Saturday. Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases during the 2026 season at Rutgers.
nypost.comworld6 days ago
Mets Select Right-Handed Pitcher Carson Wiggins at No. 27 in 2026 MLB Draft
The New York Mets selected University of Arkansas right-hander Carson Wiggins with the 27th overall pick on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft. The selection came after the team lost draft position due to prior luxury-tax spending and forfeited its second-round choice after sign…
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winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Boston Red Sox Select North Carolina Shortstop Jake Schaffner at No. 20
The Boston Red Sox picked Jake Schaffner with the 20th overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-2 left-handed batter posted a .356 average and led North Carolina in runs, steals and triples during his lone season in Chapel Hill.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Top two 2026 NBA draft picks face off in Las Vegas summer league
The Washington Wizards' first overall pick scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz's second overall pick scored 24 points in a summer league game Thursday. The first pick's team won the matchup.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Records Seven Rebounds and Two Blocks in Summer League Debut Loss
Aday Mara, selected 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in June, recorded two points, seven rebounds and two blocks in a July 10 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 7-foot-3 center made no field goals during his first Summer League appearance.
espn.comsports7 days ago
San Francisco Giants Hold No. 4 Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The Giants own the fourth selection and the 29th overall pick. They hold a $17.35 million bonus pool and are one of four teams with two top-30 choices.
theconversation.comsports7 days ago
MLB Owners Propose Removing High School Players From Draft in CBA Talks
Major League Baseball is weighing a proposal to remove high school players from its draft during collective bargaining talks with the players union. Philadelphia Phillies amateur scouting director Brian Barber voiced opposition to the idea. The change remains under discussion and…
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Jazz Rookie Darryn Peterson Reviews Summer League Debut Film with Coach Will Hardy
The 19-year-old guard arrived at the Utah practice facility on a day off for a session focused on defense. Peterson discussed the team's 'Raven' technique and expressed enthusiasm for joining the young core.
espn.comsports8 days ago
White Sox Narrow Top MLB Draft Pick to Three Prospects
The Chicago White Sox are choosing among UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson for the No. 1 selection. The MLB amateur draft begins Saturday.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports10 days ago
Team selects wide receiver at 39th pick after considering earlier option
A team drafted a former Washington wide receiver 39th overall. Officials had considered selecting the player with the 24th pick before choosing another receiver instead.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 days ago
Baltimore Ravens Draft Penn State Guard Olaivavega Ioane 14th Overall
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Olaivavega Ioane to anchor their offensive line. The 6-foot-4, 320-pound guard started at right guard during spring practices.
New York Postsports11 days ago
Rookie guard expected to debut in summer league game Monday
The team rested its top draft pick for the first two summer league games. The player is now slated to appear against Golden State after missing time with a back injury during college.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days ago
NFL Memo Confirms Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Will Enter 2027 Draft
The NFL notified all teams that Brendan Sorsby will not pursue litigation and will prepare for the 2027 Draft. The league will not discipline him for currently-known prior misconduct but retains rights to investigate further conduct.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days ago
Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza gets third-team reps at minicamp
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza during the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookie quarterback has drawn positive comments from teammates during minicamp activities in Henderson, Nevada.
winnipegfreepress.comsports17 days ago
San Jose Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Defenseman Alexander Karmanov
The San Jose Sharks selected 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov with the 201st pick in the 2026 NHL draft in Buffalo. At 7 feet 1 inch, he is the tallest player ever chosen and the first Moldovan-born player selected.
fantasypros.comsports18 days ago
2026 NFL Draft First-Round Picks Practice Without Pads in OTAs and Minicamp
Four rookies selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft have taken part in organized team activities and minicamp. ESPN reported on their early reps and teammate reactions ahead of training camp.
nypost.comsports20 days ago
Warriors Assign Locker Next to Steph Curry for 11th Overall Pick Yaxel Lendeborg
Yaxel Lendeborg, taken 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft, learned his locker sits beside Steph Curry's during an introductory news conference. The rookie, a former Kyrie Irving fan, reacted with surprise and humor.
sportsnet.casports20 days ago
Hockey Team Selects Brothers in Consecutive Draft Picks
A hockey team used its 39th overall pick to select a player whose brother was taken by the same organization the previous night. The selections reunited the siblings on one roster.
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New York Postsports20 days ago
Player drafted in 2019 maintains ties to organization from age 16
A player selected in the first round of the 2019 draft first wore the organization's uniform at age 16 on a scout team. The connection began when an area scout identified the player near his Southern California home.
ESPNsports20 days ago
Detroit Red Wings Trade Goaltender Sebastian Cossa to Utah Mammoth for 2026 Draft Pick
The Detroit Red Wings sent 23-year-old prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth on Friday in exchange for the 23rd overall selection in the 2026 NHL draft. The Red Wings immediately used the pick on Kamloops Blazers winger JP Hurlbert.
ESPNsports20 days ago
Draft pick sets sights on Rookie of the Year award
The fourth overall selection in Tuesday's draft told reporters he expects to win Rookie of the Year. He also said he plans to lead the team back to prominence.
Usa Todaysports21 days ago
NHL teams complete multiple trades ahead of 2026 draft
Several clubs exchanged players and draft selections in the days before the 2026 NHL Draft. Additional moves remain possible during the draft weekend itself.
nationalpost.comsports21 days ago
AJ Dybantsa Selected No. 1 Overall by Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center featured AJ Dybantsa going first to Washington and Cameron Boozer third to Memphis. Trae Young addressed a jersey number issue while other picks created reunions and familiar team connections.
slate.comsports21 days ago
2026 NBA draft ends with no lottery trades and emphasis on big men
The 2026 NBA draft concluded without any trades in the lottery. Teams selected players based on their boards rather than acquiring future assets.
The Guardiansports22 days ago
NBA teams complete multiple trades during 2026 offseason
Several teams exchanged players and draft picks in deals completed around the June 2026 draft. The moves included a multi-team transaction that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Julius Randle to Brooklyn.
ESPNsports22 days ago
Warriors Draft Michigan Forward Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11
Golden State chose the Michigan forward on Tuesday. Lendeborg had said he disliked Stephen Curry as a child in 2016. Curry replied to the draftee's Instagram post with a lighthearted message.
nypost.comsports22 days ago
Lakers agree to two-way contract with Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder
The Lakers reached an agreement on a two-way contract with guard Peter Suder after he went undrafted in 2026. Suder was named the 2026 MAC Player of the Year following a season in which he averaged 14.8 points.
yardbarker.comsports22 days ago
Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg With No. 11 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Yaxel Lendeborg was chosen by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11 overall. The forward said he previously disliked Stephen Curry as a Kyrie Irving fan but now looks forward to playing alongside him.
nypost.comsports23 days ago
Knicks Acquire Rights to French Forward Melvin Ajinca in Draft Trade
The Knicks obtained the rights to 21-year-old forward Melvin Ajinca and the No. 47 pick along with four future second-round selections. Ajinca, who turns 22 on Friday, previously appeared on the team's draft board in 2024.
ESPNsports23 days ago
NHL teams pursue trades and signings ahead of draft
Several clubs are discussing player movement and contract extensions before the first round of the 2026 NHL draft on Friday. Free agency opens July 1.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports23 days ago
Dallas Mavericks Hire Dusty May as Head Coach and Select Morez Johnson Jr. Ninth in 2026 NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks picked Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth overall selection on June 23. The team had named Dusty May head coach less than six hours earlier.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports23 days ago
Bucks Draft Burries at No. 10 and Ament at No. 13 After Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks selected guard Brayden Burries and forward Nate Ament on June 23, 2026, one day after agreeing to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. General manager Jon Horst said the moves mark the start of roster building.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports23 days ago
Chicago Bulls Draft North Carolina Forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4 Overall
The Bulls took Wilson with the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA draft. They also selected Dailyn Swain at No. 15 and completed several front-office moves.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports23 days ago
Utah Jazz Select Kansas Guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in 2026 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz chose 19-year-old Darryn Peterson second overall after he averaged 20.2 points per game as a Kansas freshman. Team officials said medical checks raised no concerns after he missed 11 games with cramping tied to creatine use.
hiphopwired.comsports23 days agoUpdated
Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first overall in 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards chose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the top pick in Tuesday's draft. The 19-year-old 6-foot-8 player had played one college season.
Los Angeles Timessports23 days ago
Lakers Acquire Guard in Draft Night Trade with Knicks
The Lakers acquired a 21-year-old guard selected 24th overall by the Knicks and selected a Spanish guard at 25 before trading him to New York. The team also added an athletic wing averaging 18.9 points at Baylor.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports24 days ago
2026 NBA Draft First Round Held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft took place June 23 at Barclays Center. Commissioner Adam Silver announced selections while prospects displayed custom suits on the red carpet.
news.google.comsports23 days agoUpdated
NFL Declines to Hold Supplemental Draft, Leaving 2027 as Only Entry Path for Quarterback Brendan Sorsby
The league announced Tuesday it will skip the supplemental draft after denying Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request. The move leaves the 2027 draft as his only entry point under the collective bargaining agreement.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports24 days agoUpdated
NFL Will Not Hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, Leaving Texas Tech Quarterback Without Entry Route
The National Football League informed all 32 teams and Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on June 23 that it will not conduct a supplemental draft this year. The league cited insufficient time to vet applicants and a lack of demonstrated accountability by Sorsby.
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ottawacitizen.comsports24 days ago
NHL teams discuss trades ahead of draft and free agency
League executives are exploring multiple player moves before the 2026 NHL draft begins Friday. Several unrestricted free agents and pending trades remain under discussion across the league.
winnipegfreepress.comsports25 days ago
Wizards Weigh Dybantsa and Peterson for No. 1 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards hold the top selection in Monday's draft. Recent reporting shows the franchise evaluating AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as the primary options. ESPN's Brian Windhorst said multiple front offices remain divided at the top of the board.
sportsnet.casports26 days ago
NHL sets 2026 draft order for 224 selections in Buffalo
The draft will be held June 26-27 at KeyBank Center. Order reflects regular-season standings, playoff results, and a May 5 lottery won by two teams.
yardbarker.comsports26 days ago
Brendan Sorsby Enters NFL Supplemental Draft After Completing Gambling Treatment
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for the July 2026 supplemental draft. The New York Jets have signaled they will not pursue him due to his admitted gambling history.
ESPNsports27 days ago
Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Seeks NFL Supplemental Draft Entry Pending League Approval
Brendan Sorsby announced his intention to enter the NFL supplemental draft, which will be held in July 2026 once the league approves his application. The move marks the first time since 2019 that the supplemental draft has drawn significant interest.
ESPNsports27 days ago
Lendeborg to Enter 2026 NBA Draft After Michigan’s First Title Since 1989
The 6-foot-9 forward led Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989 and earned All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. He received a green-room invitation for Tuesday night’s draft in Brooklyn.
mlbtraderumors.comsports28 days ago
MLB Proposes Amateur Draft Changes That Would Cut Signing Bonuses by $150 Million and Add International Draft
Major League Baseball offered a plan at Thursday bargaining that would bar high school players from the domestic draft, add an international draft, and shrink annual signing bonuses by more than $150 million.
sportsnet.casports30 days ago
Vancouver Goldeneyes Select Caroline Harvey First Overall in 2026 PWHL Draft
The 23-year-old American defender was chosen Wednesday night in Detroit after winning Olympic MVP and multiple major awards this season.
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yardbarker.comsports30 days ago
2026 NBA Draft Prospects Lead Betting Markets for Top Selections
Betting markets show AJ Dybantsa as the favorite to be selected first overall by the Washington Wizards. Several other top prospects have defined odds for picks two through seven.
ESPNsports30 days ago
Analysis Ranks Cooper Flagg Highest in Combined 2025-2026 NBA Draft Prospects
A ranking exercise places Cooper Flagg at the top of a combined list of top prospects from the 2025 and 2026 NBA draft classes. The assessment draws on college performance data and early professional results.
brobible.comsports31 days ago
Sorsby’s Lawyers to Withdraw Texas Filing, Making Him Ineligible Again Before Supplemental Draft Application
Sorsby’s representatives plan to file for the supplemental draft within 24 hours after the Texas court action is completed.
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ESPNsports32 days ago
Washington Wizards Hold Top Pick as Darryn Peterson Limits Visits to One Team
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson visited only the Washington Wizards ahead of the June 23-24 draft. BYU forward AJ Dybantsa met with both the Wizards and the Utah Jazz.
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2026 NHL Draft Set for KeyBank Center in Buffalo on June 26-27
The draft order incorporates regular-season and playoff results plus the May 5 lottery, which gave Toronto and San Jose the top two draws.
jns.orgworld33 days ago
First Haredi Technicians Begin Work at Tel Nof Air Force Base as Protests Against Draft Continue
Twenty ultra-Orthodox technicians completed training and began work on F-15 aircraft in the 106th Squadron. The IDF announced the recruitment on Sunday.
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yardbarker.comsports34 days ago
NHL Scouting Combine Held in Buffalo Ahead of June Draft
Prospects met with teams for interviews and testing at the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo, N.Y. The draft is scheduled for June 26 and 27, with free agency beginning July 1.
yardbarker.comsports37 days ago
Cleveland Browns Sign First-Round WR KC Concepcion to Four-Year Rookie Deal Worth ~$20M
The wide receiver from Texas A&M received $19.7 million in guaranteed money, including a $10.8 million signing bonus. The signing completes the Browns' 2026 draft class.
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Nbc Sportssports44 days ago
Two 2022 NFL Draft Picks Have Not Received Contract Extensions
Eight of the first ten selections from the 2022 draft have signed extensions. The two players without extensions were both chosen by the same team.
yardbarker.comsports45 days ago
Browns coach says drafting Sorsby would be a slippery slope
Browns coach Todd Monken said drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft would be a slippery slope if the NCAA rules him ineligible due to gambling. General manager Andrew Berry said the team will evaluate all prospects before deciding.