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Lakers get disappointing Walker Kessler free agent news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Walker Kessler is considered a dream offseason target for the Los Angeles Lakers, and it isn’t hard to understand why.AdvertisementThe Auburn product is only 24 years old and is already regarded as one of their most skilled, well-rounded big men in the NBA. Kessler checks off most of the boxes required to be an elite frontcourt weapon, excelling in high- and side-ball screen situations, possessing the touch and length to finish efficiently in the low post,…

Here’s what’s happening this week Inside The Garage:How Josef Newgarden raced with one good foot23XI Racing welcomed a new Cup driver in 2027A special moment for Indy 500 champ and daughterDETROIT — Josef Newgarden had this look of pain on his face.But this wasn’t from his foot. It was for the award he was about to receive for the driver who gained the most positions during the race.For Newgarden, that’s just a reminder that he qualified poorly. In some races, it would also be a little bit of a reminder of what could have been.But on Sunday in Detroit, it…

The Monday MLB schedule features nine games, and every one offers a plethora of options for fans who are looking to get into MLB betting and home run prop betting. A couple of key division matchups are on tap, with the Twins hosting the White Sox and the Dodgers visiting the surprising Diamondbacks. Anyone wanting to place wagers on the best bet to hit a home run today should take a look at what SportsLine MLB expert Angelo Magliocca is locking in as his best home run bets today.Bet on MLB home run props and more MLB at FanDuel and earn $150…

The Philadelphia Eagles made a corresponding roster move on Monday, waiving linebacker Chandler Martin after signing former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure. Martin joined Philadelphia earlier this offseason, looking to carve out a role on a roster loaded with talent and competition at linebacker. The 23-year-old entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent and spent time with the Baltimore Ravens organization before arriving in Philadelphia.During the 2025 season, Martin appeared in three games for Baltimore as a practice-squad elevation. He played 34 total snaps and made an immediate impact on special teams, recording five tackles. The move…

The Los Angeles Rams have done it again, acquiring a premier defensive star.The Rams reportedly are going to acquire three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster deal. Cleveland will acquire edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and potentially more, according to NFL Network and ESPN. ESPN also reports that more draft compensation is being negotiated.Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Browns last season, indicating he wanted to remain with Cleveland for the long haul. Garrett and the Browns adjusted his contract earlier in the offseason around…

84 The 2025 NFL MVP continues to make wondrous, mind-bending throws at 38 while working simpatico with Sean McVay. He led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in 2025, but it’s easy to forget his status seemed in limbo for much of the preseason due to a back injury. How will he hold up in 2026?85 Maye leaped to stardom in 2025, leading the NFL in completion percentage (72%) and yards per attempt (8.9). He’s a big-game hunter downfield, and he has the strength and athleticism to make things happen out of structure, not unlike the player…

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday suspended Cricket Canada from ICC membership with immediate effect after its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, citing serious breaches of membership obligations.”The ICC Board resolved to suspend Cricket Canada from ICC membership with immediate effect due to serious breaches of its membership obligations,” the ICC said in a statement.The move comes months after a documentary aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in April alleged corruption within Cricket Canada’s administration. The programme raised concerns over governance issues, including allegations of match manipulation and threats of violence involving some players and officials.Despite the suspension,…

The Supreme Court of the United States has shut down the National Football League’s attempt to keep a major lawsuit hidden behind closed-door arbitration — which began when Brian Flores interviewed for a head coach job with the Broncos.“This is a bizarre story — has been going on for years and years and years and years,” BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere comments on “Stu and Dave Do America.”Flores’ lawsuit alleges that Broncos officials did not take him seriously as a candidate for the job because he’s African-American, as they showed up hung over and an hour late to interview him.However, the…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Market volatility is the norm in 2026, with political uncertainty and inflationary pressures defining price moves in the first half of the year. History shows that long-term wealth is not built by reacting to these short-term headlines; rather, it’s built by maintaining disciplined exposure to high-quality assets that can grow your nest egg over time.So instead of choosing assets based on your prediction of where the price action might go next, the wiser approach for long-term investors is to seek out those with a history of durable growth and stability regardless of the market environment.The following investments…

French interception. The French navy boarded and diverted a Russia-linked sanctioned oil tanker in international waters in the Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. France’s Maritime Prefecture of the Atlantic said in a statement that authorities intercepted the vessel, which had departed from Murmansk, Russia, more than 400 nautical miles west of the French region of […] This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman’s geopolitical insights ✓2026…