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2024 MLB All-Star rosters: Biggest oversights and other takeaways
While some of the sport's biggest names are headed to Arlington, a number of deserving stars will be watching the festivities from home.
NBA
NBA trade grades 2024-25: Breaking down the biggest offseason deals
The offseason might be just getting started, but teams are already looking to build for next season. We're handing out grades of the biggest trades.
NBA
Grading 2024 NBA free agent moves: LeBron's new contract, Wagner's $224M and other major deals
Grading the offseason's biggest free agency signings and examining their impact.
Yankees
MLB
Mickey Mantle, Albert Pujols -- and Aaron Judge: The stats that prove Judge's first half is one of the best ever
The Yankees slugger's pre-All-Star break numbers rival those of some of the sport's all-time greats -- and Judge's own historic 2022 season.
Pirates
MLB
The best stuff in baseball? How Paul Skenes is using his pitches to dominate MLB
Less than a year after being drafted No. 1 overall, Skenes is already carving up major league lineups. Here's how his arsenal stacks up to the best of the best.
United States
Soccer
State of the USMNT: Just how much needs to be fixed before 2026 World Cup?
Christian Pulisic & Co. endured a miserable time as Copa America hosts en route to an early exit. There's a lot of work needed before the World Cup arrives in 2026, so where should we begin?
NHL
NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.
United States
Soccer
Why USMNT isn't as good as it thinks after Copa America exit
The U.S. doesn't have enough elite players to beat teams outside Concacaf, and its record at major tournaments bears this out.
NFL
Ranking all 32 NFL teams by under-25 talent: Which teams have the best -- and worst -- young cores?
We stacked every team's core of young players heading into the 2024 season. Which rosters have the best under-25 talent in the league?
NCAAF
ACC 2024 preview: Can newcomers challenge Florida State and Clemson?
What's ahead in the ACC in 2024? We break down the best players and games and title odds in the league.
Christopher Nkunku
Soccer
Reassessing last summer's transfer window: Why Chelsea will improve, Man United will regress
This summer's transfer window will be big, but before we look ahead, let's review how last summer's big spenders fared based on their signings.
NCAAF
How Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon and others should fare in new conferences, by the numbers
Will newcomers in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC find immediate success? We checked the projections.
NCAAF
Connelly's 2024 college football conference previews: Breaking down every league
Read every one of the in-depth conference previews to be ready for the 2024 season.
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CBB recruiting update: Ranking the top 25 boys players regardless of class
Paul Biancardi breaks down the Top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class.
NBA
Early NBA contender tiers after an Eastern Conference superstar shakeup
Here's where all 15 Eastern Conference teams land after some game-changing moves to start free agency.
NBA
Best available NBA free agents: A new top 10 after a wild first day
Which players are still available in free agency? Kevin Pelton examines his top 10, which technically still includes the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
NHL
NHL trade grades: Why the Reilly Smith swap is a win-win for Rangers, Penguins
An intradivisional trade sees the former Golden Knights forward head to Broadway. We grade both GMs on their work.
MLB
The next Ohtani? Inside the true MLB draft value of two-way stars
Here's how hitting and pitching elevates a prospect -- even if there's little chance the best in this draft will do both in the majors.
NHL
NHL trade grades: Did Capitals make the right move in dealing for Chychrun?
The 2016 first-round pick is headed from Canada's capital to America's. How does he fit, and did the Caps send too much to the Sens?
NBA
Top NBA free agents: Who joins LeBron James in our top 20?
What contracts will stars such as LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan sign? Kevin Pelton ranks his top 20 free agents.
NHL
Destination Stamkos: 17 potential fits for the NHL's top free agent
Where could Stamkos end up signing this summer? Here's a look at some of the possibilities, from top contenders to longer shots.
NBA
Who has cash? Stacking all 30 NBA teams into tiers based on salary cap flexibility
Following the draft and ahead of the free agency window, let's look at which teams have space for new players, along with their salary cap situations.
NHL
Overheard at the NHL draft: Latest buzz on Stamkos, Trouba, Celebrini's big decision
In addition to all the picks and trades, NHL execs in Las Vegas were getting set for free agency and more deals. Here's what we heard on the ground.
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The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie year predictions
Were Rob Dillingham and Zach Edey among the best selections? Which teams nailed their class picks? Our experts share their post-draft superlatives.
NHL
NHL trade grades: Golden Knights get Schmid, Holtz in deal with the Devils
The goalie carousel continues to spin, as Vegas adds a young netminder from New Jersey. How did the GMs do on this one?
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