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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 59 rings: Details on the glitzy diamond-studded design
The Eagles unveiled their Super Bowl rings commemorating their championship Friday night as players received their rings in a team ceremony. After having to wait an extra month or so, the Philadelphia Eagles held a dazzling Super Bowl ring ceremony on Friday night in a star-studded affair. After hours of waiting, the Eagles revealed what Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts' ring looks like. The top of the ring has two Lombardi Trophies for the two Super Bowls the Eagles have won since 2017. One side of the ring has the 40-22 final score from February. The other side of Hurts' ring has his name and jersey number. The middle inscription displays the final score of all four postseason matchups, beginning with the Wild Card win over the Packers and concluding with the Super Bowl win over Kansas City. The rings also include a mechanism that allows the 'WINGS' to pop out of the ring and expand.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Yankees Expected ‘To Get After It' Before Trade Deadline: 6 Blockbuster Trade Targets, Including Chris Sale
The New York Yankees are right in the thick of the Wild Card and American League East race. Pinstripes general manager Brian Cashman is always active before the trade deadline. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggested Friday the Yanks may be more aggressive than usual to improve the roster this month. 'The Yankees are definitely going to get after it,' Rosenthal said on the 'Foul Territory Show.' 'Brian Cashman has said, 'We're going to town.' And they have very obvious needs. Starting pitcher being one. Bullpen help is the most important thing they can do. And yes, third base. Especially with Jazz [Chisholm] back at second. They want to improve in all of those areas.' If the Yankees do go big game hunting before the July 31 MLB trade deadline, here are six stars they could target in a blockbuster deal. Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara has had a tough time trying to recapture his elite form in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. However, scouts around the game expect the 2022 NL Cy Young to return eventually. That could come just in time for the playoffs and make him a massive addition in October. His rough season will help make a deal easier. Furthermore, he has two years left on his deal at an affordable rate. Related: Eugenio Suarez Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Eugenio Suarez has been linked to New York for weeks. While he will be a rental and will surely test his value in free agency after the season, he would be a huge addition for the second half. The 34-year-old is having the best season of his career and is on pace to potentially hit 60 home runs this year. Pairing him with Aaron Judge over the final months of the season will strike fear in AL rivals. Zac Gallen Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen wouldn't be a blockbuster addition on his own, but there is a good chance he would come in a huge deal that includes Suarez. He has had a down season in 2025. Nevertheless, he is a rock-solid pitcher who adds more depth to the rotation, and he was a big part of Arizona's trip to the World Series two years ago. Related: Emmanuel Clase Emmanuel Clase is an elite closer who could very well be up for grabs before July 31st. Having a back end of the bullpen that features the three-time All-Star, Devin Williams, and Luke Weaver is the kind of trio that can help carry a team to a World Series title. While he won't come cheap, he is under team control for three more seasons. Chris Sale The Atlanta Braves have claimed they won't trade Chris Sale before the MLB trade deadline. But with the team nearly 10 games out of the final Wild Card spot, what is the point of holding on to the nine-time All-Star? With him having one more year left on his deal, the Braves might be able to squeeze some premium prospects out of New York in a deal. Adding a future Hall of Famer like Sale for the stretch run would be huge. Related: Ryan McMahon The New York Yankees have been linked to Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon for months. They have the pieces to get a deal done. However, the Rockies have few impact players on the roster, and they are not known for making big in-season trades. If they can get top 10 prospects from the Yanks system, they should seriously consider moving the one-time All-Star. Related Headlines 'All-Time Low': Pirates Reporter Reveals Why Bryan Reynolds Won't Be Traded at Deadline '1 Percent Chance': Pirates Reporter Shares Bleak Take on Paul Skenes Extension Prospects Top MLB reporter: Teams Will 'Laugh At' Luis Robert Jr. If He Makes This Demand Did Kyle Schwarber's All-Star Game Heroics Drive Up His Price With Free Agency Looming?
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Bears fans will be thrilled with latest Caleb Williams camp report
The post Bears fans will be thrilled with latest Caleb Williams camp report appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Chicago Bears are preparing for the upcoming season with Caleb Williams entering Year 2 of his career and Ben Johnson serving as head coach. Expectations are high due to the potential on the team, and it sounds like Williams is displaying that talent early on in camp. Rumors suggest that the 23-year-old quarterback is building a strong rapport with the team's first-year head coach, according to DaBearsBlog, a well-known sports blog about the Chicago Bears. That rapport is translating on the field at camp, which is a great potential outlook for Caleb Williams next season. 'I think we're going to know a lot about the relationship between Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams in the early days of camp. Initial reports out of Halas Hall are EXTREMELY good; the two men are sporting a noticeable rapport around the building… If the 2025 Chicago Bears are going to be playing in the tournament come early 2026, they can't spend the entirety of summer working out the kinks. They need to look the part, quickly. Having a strong rapport can only take you so far. As DaBearsBlog points out, it's absolutely critical for the Bears to figure it out. Chicago hasn't reached the playoffs since the 2019-20 season, when the team was bounced out of the Wild Card round after losing 21-9 to the New Orleans Saints. With Caleb Williams under center, Bears fans are hopeful that he can help turn the franchise around. He flashed major potential during his rookie year, but also struggled at times, which is normal for a player in his first season in the NFL. The former No. 1 overall pick ended the 2024-25 campaign with 3,541 passing yards and 20 touchdowns through the air while owning a 62.5% completion percentage. Ideally, the Bears make strides next season, as there is plenty of hype surrounding this roster right now. However, much of the success will rely on second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Related: Chicago Bears' most fierce positional battle to watch at 2025 training camp Related: Bears rumors: ESPN picks Notre Dame star in 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Who will win the AL and NL Wild Card races?
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman break down which teams could secure the Wild Card spot for both the National League and the American League. Hear the full conversation on the 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Let's quickly do the American League wildcard. Currently, the Yankees and Red Sox have those top 2 spots, and the Mariners are 1.5 up on Tampa, 3.5 up on Texas, 4 up on LA and Minnesota, 4.5 on Kansas City and Cleveland. Who finishes in these 3 spots? I don't know, man, at least this is pretty difficult to pick at some point. I do think the Mariners are going to be one of those teams because of what I did. I know Tampa was my pick before the season to finish in that top spot. But I think with how much better the rest of the division is playing and with what they're gonna have to deal with on the road the rest of the year, I'm a little skeptical they're gonna be able to hang on. But I think these are the four teams we're really talking about. Maybe Texas has a late push, although I'm skeptical. All these other teams, let's just say like Texas down. The team I believe the most in, weirdly enough, is Minnesota, even though I don't believe in them at all, if this makes sense. They're the ones that, if you look at the run differentials, played better than their record compared to these other teams. We haven't done a lock card yet. So right now, Brewers are up 4. They're 4 games, OK, of safety. So that is uh 1.5 up on the Mets. The Mets are then uh. I believe that is 2.5 up on the Padres. Padres are up a half game on the Giants, 1.5 on the Cardinals and 2.5 on the Reds, then falls off. Diamondbacks, Marlins, Braves, and eventually the Rockies are down there somewhere, um. Do the Brewers, Mets and Padres finish in these spots? Man, I have gone back and forth on the Padres and Giants all season, because again, we talk about sort of like those bankable skills. They have two all-star starting pitchers in Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. And the lineup just isn't very good. And I think that Des will heat back up and, kind of give them another well above average bat. The Padres, the Padres are so funny. Every year, it's like, man, they got some good players and then sometimes you tune in, you're like, who's getting everyday at bats for them? How is this possibly the plan? But, um, yeah, I think these three are probably it, but maybe you have more faith in the Giants. I don't know. Close
NBC Sports
2 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Yankees at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 18
It's Friday, July 18 and the Yankees (53-43) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (42-53). Spencer Strider is slated to start for Atlanta, while New York has yet to announce a starting pitcher. New York lost the past two games to the Cubs, but won five prior to that for a 5-2 record over the past seven entering the All-Star break. The Yankees are 2.0 games back of the Blue Jays for the AL East lead and 1.0 game ahead of the Red Sox. Atlanta had a disappointing start to the season and finished the first half with a 3-7 record over the last 10 games. The Braves are 9.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Yankees at Braves Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 Time: 7:15PM EST Site: Truist Park City: Atlanta, GA Network/Streaming: YES, FDSNSO, MLBN Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Yankees at the Braves The latest odds as of Friday: Moneyline: Yankees (-110), Braves (-109) Spread: Yankees -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Braves Pitching matchup for July 18, 2025: Spencer Strider vs. TBA Yankees: TBABraves: Spencer Strider, 3-7 3.94 ERA Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 11 Strikeouts Yankees: TBA Braves: Spencer Strider, 3-7 3.94 ERA Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 11 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Yankees and the Braves Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Yankees and the Braves: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC. Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Braves Atlanta is 3-7 over the last 10 games New York is 5-2 over the last 7 games Aaron Judge leads the MVP race as a -700 favorite and ranks second in the MLB with 35 homers Aaron Judge leads the MLB with a .355 batting average Matt Olson is tied 16th in the MLB with 61 RBI If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)
