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Davis Schneider's solo homer (5)
NHL Trade Rumors: Canadiens Interested In Blues Star St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou has been the subject of trade rumors this off-season. The 27-year-old's full no-trade clause kicks in on July 1, so there have been plenty of questions about whether or not the Blues will move him before it starts. 7:59 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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Ernie Clement's sacrifice fly
NHL Trade Rumors: Canadiens Interested In Blues Star St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou has been the subject of trade rumors this off-season. The 27-year-old's full no-trade clause kicks in on July 1, so there have been plenty of questions about whether or not the Blues will move him before it starts. 7:59 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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6 days ago
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Red Sox' Jarren Duran on trade rumors, what's ‘holding' him back, expectations
BOSTON — Red Sox leadoff hitter Jarren Duran wasn't just an AL All-Star in 2024. He was the All-Star Game MVP, the fifth Red Sox player ever to win it. "I feel like I'm putting this expectation on me to be the All-Star Game MVP guy every single night," Duran said Friday before Boston's game against the Blue Jays here at Fenway Park. 'I'm not really looking at it like it takes a whole season to be that player.' Advertisement Duran has gone 11-for-65 (.169 batting average) with a .217 on-base percentage and .292 slugging percentage in his past 17 games dating back to June 7 in New York. His season OPS is down to .711, 123 points lower than last year. 'I'm trying to kind of do it all at once every single night,' Duran said. 'And I feel like that's something that's kind of holding me back. So I think something I'm trying to do is just simplify everything and just take it one game at a time." The 28-year-old is leading the league in triples (8) but his .254/.307/.404/.711 line is down from .288/.349/.487/.836 on this date last season. 'Yeah, it's frustrating but I think it's more frustrating that I want to do better for the team and I'm not," Duran said. 'Honestly, I think right now I'm just trying to simplify things because I know that I'm trying to do too much just like all around. I just know that I'm putting a lot of pressure on myself.' Advertisement Duran said being named in trade rumors has not affected his play on the field. ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel recently ranked MLB's top 50 trade deadline candidates. They had Duran second on the list, predicting a 25% chance of him getting traded. 'I mean, they talked about me last year getting traded, too, to the Padres and stuff like that,' Duran said. 'But I don't really take any of that into account because I don't really have any say over it. I have no say like, 'Hey, I don't want to go' or 'Hey, I do want to go.' So there's no point in me to like stress over it, which is kind of rare for me because I stress about everything. So for me not to stress over that is kind of a good thing. But yeah, I haven't really thought about it or anything like that. I'm just happy to be here and be with the guys.' Duran's home/road splits are considerably different. He's batting .294 with a .356 on-base percentage, .481 slugging percentage and .837 OPS in 39 games (177 plate appearances) at Fenway Park. He's slashing .220/.263/.335/.598 in 42 games (195 plate appearances) on the road. Duran said he was unaware his numbers were much better at Fenway and so he doesn't know how to explain it. Advertisement 'I feel like I'm not as comfortable at home,' Duran said. Duran has hit some balls very hard recently that have resulted in outs. He's in the 89th percentile in average exit velocity (92.3 mph) and 72nd percentile in hard hit percentage (46.9%) among major league hitters this season. He's also had excellent bat speed, ranking in the 84th percentile (74.5). Does he look at the expected numbers compared to the actual numbers to help calm him a bit? 'I don't really look at any of the numbers," Duran said. 'Sometimes I don't really understand what they're trying to do. But I know hitting the ball hard is always a good place to start. It means I'm getting the pitch I want, I'm putting a good swing on it and stuff like that. But we all know baseball's a very frustrating sport. And I can hit it 115 (mph) right at a guy and still get out and it's still going to show up 0-for-1. It's not going to say, 'Oh, at least he hit it hard.' But maybe I'll find like a little duck ball that falls in and it gets me rollin'." Advertisement Manager Alex Cora said he's not sure why Duran hasn't been able to get going offensively for a consistent stretch. 'No idea, man. Wish I knew,' Cora said. 'It's not lack of effort or preparation. It just hasn't happened. I think he hit the ball hard a few times during the road trip. Hopefully here he can hit a few off the wall and get that good feeling.' More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
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7 days ago
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LeBron James Speaks Out After Viral Photo Sparked Rumors Of A Cavaliers Reunion
LeBron James Speaks Out After Viral Photo Sparked Rumors Of A Cavaliers Reunion originally appeared on Fadeaway World. It may be the Fourth of July in America, but the rumors never stop rolling when it comes to the NBA community. Amid uncertainty about his NBA future, even LeBron James has not been exempt from the rumor mill this summer, and he had to set the record straight after a photo of him at a Cavaliers practice facility began circulating on X. Advertisement Hoop Central: "LeBron at the Cavs practice facility today." LeBron James: "And every summer since it was built. I live here still and train every summer. Got damn yall bored man! Go get a plate of food somewhere and enjoy the 4th of July!" Of course, this interaction comes during questionable times in Los Angeles. Since the Luka Doncic trade (which sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick to the Mavericks), LeBron James and the Lakers have been drifting apart, and now it's gotten to a point where his voice is becoming an afterthought for the organization. With James committed to playing at least one more season, he wants to go out as a winner, and there are doubts that the Lakers are in a position to give him that right now. Relations are at an all-time low, and it's caused LeBron's name to appear in all sorts of rumors and trade scenarios involving teams like the Knicks, Warriors, and even the Dallas Mavericks. Another popular destination for LeBron is back to the Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley, they already have an elite core in place that is only missing a small forward to dominate on the wing. Even at 40 years old, LeBron can be that guy for them and complete their star-studded rotation. In 70 games for the Lakers last season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game on 51.3% shooting. Advertisement It would have been an ideal scenario for everyone involved, and when fans saw that LeBron was back in Cleveland, they took it as a sign that he had made up his mind to return and play there for the first time since 2018. It also would have explained why he was caught wearing a 'Welcome Home' hat, which caused a lot of speculation on his future. In reality, not only are the Cavaliers reportedly 'not that interested" in LeBron, but the 4x champion himself has come out to debunk those claims. Using the Cavs' practice court is a tradition for him during the offseason, when he returns to his home state to catch up with his family and prepare for the next season. That explanation makes a lot of sense, given that LeBron still lives in the area and has many of his businesses based there. So far, LeBron has shown no outward signs of wanting a change of scenery, and that's good news for the Lakers. After adding Deandre Ayton and re-signing Jaxson Hayes this summer, they have the pieces in place to contend for a title next season if they can just stay healthy and develop positive chemistry on the court. For now, LeBron is still committed to their cause, and that's enough for them to feel good about their outlook for the next NBA season. Related: "The 5th Ring Is Not Important To LeBron James" - Gilbert Arenas Criticizes Lakers Star For His $52.6M Decision This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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01-07-2025
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T.J. Watt Trade Calls Rolling In As Eagles Odds of Blockbuster Revisted
T.J. Watt Trade Calls Rolling In As Eagles Odds of Blockbuster Revisted originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the race to NFL training camps heating up, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves attached to yet another blockbuster rumor. Advertisement This time, it's Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt drawing attention following a major Steelers trade and some alleged added unhappiness on the part of the star pass-rusher. Earlier this offseason, Watt posted an image on his Instagram story showing himself walking off the field flashing a peace sign in full Steelers uniform. The post came without a caption, but its timing and tone quickly raised eyebrows. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly added fuel to the fire, advising fans to 'keep an eye on this T.J. Watt contract situation,' implying the image was no coincidence. Kaboly added, 'I'd imagine an extension is still going to eventually get done, but the price tag just might be a tad bit higher than some anticipated.' According to odds at that time, from BetOnline, the Eagles have the third-best chances (+500) to land Watt via trade, trailing only the New England Patriots (+300) and Seattle Seahawks (+400). Advertisement Has the likelihood of a deal changed since then? While Watt is still under contract, he's entering the final year of his current deal and is seeking an extension, potentially for more than $30 million APY ... and maybe pushing Pittsburgh to weigh their options. Multiple reports say teams are calling the Steelers to inquire; Pittsburgh sources are telling media members, "No thanks'' to ideas of offers as the plan is to make this work with Watt on defense (and now Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay added) and with Aaron Rodgers and D.K. Metcalf added on offense. But phone calls? The Philadelphia Eagles can make a phone call. Advertisement Philadelphia has a glaring need on the edge after losing Josh Sweat in free agency and seeing franchise legend Brandon Graham retire. Despite adding depth pieces like Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari, the Eagles still lack a premier, game-changing pass rusher—something Watt would provide from day one. Watt, a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time First Team All-Pro selection, has established himself as arguably the league's most dominant defensive player. He recorded 11.5 sacks and led the league with six forced fumbles in 2024, further cementing his status as a future Hall of Famer. Spotrac projects his next deal at four years, $146 million—well above the extension he signed in 2021. Any team trading for him would need to offer a premium draft package and be prepared to negotiate immediately on a massive contract. Fortunately for the Eagles, they're uniquely positioned to make such a move. With 20 draft picks over the next two seasons, general manager Howie Roseman has the ammunition to build a compelling offer. The Eagles have already shown a willingness to go big under Roseman, with last year's Saquon Barkley signing and midseason trades reinforcing the front office's 'win-now' mentality. Advertisement Adding Watt would give Philadelphia a terrifying defensive front when paired with interior monsters Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. It would also help soften the blow of multiple veteran departures and extend the team's championship window around quarterback Jalen Hurts. While most analysts still expect Watt to remain in Pittsburgh long term, there's no guarantee. If extension talks stall or Watt makes it clear he won't play without a new deal, the Eagles are well-positioned to make a serious play. For now, it's speculation—but as Philadelphia's aggressive front office has proven time and time again, anything is possible. And if Watt truly becomes available, the Eagles may be ready to strike. Related: Cowboys' George Pickens Offers Laughing Review of 'Beautiful' Steelers Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
