July 25, 2025

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Mariners Land All-Star 1B Josh Naylor in Deadline Swap

SEATTLE, July 25, 2025 — The Seattle Mariners swung the first big deal of this year’s MLB trade deadline, acquiring All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Naylor, a .292/.360/.447 hitter with 11 homers and 59 RBIs this season, immediately fills a glaring need at first base for a team holding the second American League wild-card spot.

By adding Naylor’s power bat, Seattle not only strengthens an offense already ranked among MLB’s top ten in runs scored but also signals its intent to pursue further upgrades — including rumored talks for slugger Eugenio Suárez. Meanwhile, Arizona’s decision to move its rental slugger underscores a shift toward a seller’s strategy as it hovers at 50-53 and watches its playoff odds dwindle.

Rodgers Targets Record Milestone in Swan Song Season

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2025 — In what he believes may be his final NFL season, four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers arrives at Pittsburgh Steelers camp charged with dual objectives: reignite a championship run and climb the NFL’s all-time passing leaderboard.

Despite critics labeling him “washed up,” Rodgers posted 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2024. Safety Juan Thornhill insists the 41-year-old remains in the conversation with Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. On the stat front, Rodgers—currently seventh all-time—needs 489 yards to pass Philip Rivers and 1,137 yards to knock Ben Roethlisberger from fifth, a feat Big Ben himself encourages.

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Oilers Face McDavid Extension Deadline Amid Uncertainty

EDMONTON, July 29, 2025 — Nearly a month after the July 1 negotiation window opened, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers remain at an impasse as the superstar enters the final season of his current contract. With no public progress on an extension, general manager Stan Bowman insists talks can start “whenever they’re ready,” but the silence has raised alarms in a market where McDavid’s next deal is expected to eclipse $15 million in average annual value.

As the Oilers juggle cap planning and roster commitments ahead of training camp, every day without a signed extension heightens the risk of disruption to contract talks and potential offseason moves designed around their captain.

Hurricanes Lock Up Jackson Blake With Eight-Year Extension

CAROLINA, July 25, 2025 — The Carolina Hurricanes have secured rising winger Jackson Blake with an eight-year, $45 million contract extension, starting in 2026-27. The deal locks up the 21-year-old, who turned heads in his debut season by posting 34 points (17 G, 17 A) over 80 games and ranking first among rookies with six game-winning goals.

Blake also made an immediate postseason impact, appearing in all 11 playoff contests and notching six points (3 G, 3 A) to place second among NHL rookies in playoff scoring and tie for the rookie lead in power-play goals. Drafted 109th overall in 2021, he debuted last April against Columbus, and GM Eric Tulsky praised his tenacity and alignment with Carolina’s competitive culture.

Browns Linebacker Jordan Hicks Retires at Training Camp Start

CLEVELAND, OH — Just two days into Cleveland Browns training camp, veteran starting linebacker Jordan Hicks announced his immediate retirement, ending a decade-long NFL career marked by consistency and leadership. Hicks, excused from the first two practices for “personal reasons,” confirmed his decision on Instagram, thanking teammates, coaches and family for their support.

His departure creates a significant void in the heart of Cleveland’s defense. After totaling 78 tackles and two sacks over 12 starts in 2024, Hicks’ absence thrusts a thin linebacker group into action:

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