July 24, 2025

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Deadline Frenzy Sees Teams Chase Arms and Power Bats

As July 31 approaches, MLB contenders are aggressively chasing both impact bats and pitching reinforcements. The Dodgers are linked to Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan to boost their lineup’s on-base and defense, while the Mariners eye Diamondbacks’ first baseman Josh Naylor for middle-of-the-order thump. On the mound, Toronto pursues Diamondbacks veteran Merrill Kelly, and the Cubs are weighing high-octane reliever Jhoan Durán in a bid to solidify late-inning depth.**

Justin Fields Injury Leaves Jets QB Depth in Crisis

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off practice Thursday with a right toe injury, casting a shadow over a training camp that opened with high hopes. As Fields undergoes imaging and evaluation, veteran Tyrod Taylor has assumed first-team reps, backed only by untested youngsters Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook.

With the season opener weeks away, New York’s projected starter remains uncertain. Fields’ two-year, $40 million deal was meant to stabilize a club that hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2010. Now the Jets face a pivotal QB crisis as they scramble for contingency plans.

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Ohtani Makes History, Eyes MLB Home Run Record

LOS ANGELES (July 24, 2025) — Shohei Ohtani has turned Dodger Stadium into his personal launchpad, homering in five straight games to tie a franchise mark held by Roy Campanella and Shawn Green. With 37 homers on the season, the two-way superstar is three games shy of matching the MLB record of eight consecutive games with a home run, a feat shared by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.

Manager Dave Roberts credits Ohtani’s disciplined approach—seeing the ball early, laying off off-speed pitches and attacking fastballs—for the torrid streak. Next stop: Fenway Park, where the short Green Monster could turn any left-pull fly ball into history.

Rockets Emerge as Title Contenders with Durant Addition

HOUSTON — In a blockbuster offseason move, the Rockets centered their 2025-26 title push on acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, swapping Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks in pursuit of a proven scorer. Paired with Fred VanVleet’s steady playmaking and Amen Thompson’s two-way upside, Durant transforms Houston from a surprise No. 2 seed into a bona fide championship contender.

Houston’s frontcourt depth received another boost with additions like Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, earning an A grade from Yahoo Sports. With a blend of veteran experience, elite defense and burgeoning young talent, the Rockets believe they have the pieces to make a serious Finals run—provided they shore up perimeter shooting and Durant maintains his usual high level of focus.

Haliburton’s Achilles Injury Devastates Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in the first quarter of Game 7 in the NBA Finals, instantly robbing his team of its leader and momentum. Haliburton had already drilled three of five from deep and tallied nine points in a 16-16 tie when he went down, a moment reserve guard T.J. McConnell later described as “taking our soul away.”

• Mental blow – McConnell said Haliburton’s injury “devastated” the locker room and shifted the series.
• Kobe comparison – On The Pat McAfee Show, Haliburton admitted he tried to emulate Kobe Bryant’s grit by walking off, only to find “no chance.”

Pacers president Kevin Pritchard has confirmed Haliburton will be shut down for the entire 2025-26 season as Indiana rebuilds around its shattered Finals run.

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