MLB trade deadline superlatives: The best trades, biggest mistakes, weirdest deals and more

Handing out bests, worsts and other awards for the moves that were made at the recently completed MLB Trade Deadline.

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Around the league, trade deadline fallout means debuts, new positions, and jobs lost

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The Phillies have 2 months to build a better bullpen bridge to Jhoan Duran

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Luis Arraez brings his one-of-a-kind bat and infectious energy to the Phillies

There's so much about Arraez that's unique in modern-day baseball: his knack for putting the ball in play, his near-inability to strike out.

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After the trade deadline, these 9 young players appear primed for bigger roles

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Dale Earnhardt Jr: If I were to replay my career, there’s one thing I would work on

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won 26 races in his career and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Justin Allgaier on what makes a good race car driver and staying motivated: 12 Questions

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Is the NFL learning to love running backs again? Bijan Robinson and the RB contract trends

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Did Boston College's new coach fire the announcers? Or was he blindsided, too? A whodunit story

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49ers' Dre Greenlaw opens up on lost season with Broncos: 'Fighting demons left and right'

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How much more valuable is Indiana football after a national championship?

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Eight College Football Playoff sleeper predictions from outside the preseason coaches poll

These eight teams may be unranked in the coaches' preseason Top 25, but we think they could make some noise in the CFP race.

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What's actually in the bill that's supposed to stop the college sports chaos?

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Early 49ers training camp trends: CB, RB groups look fierce; DE already an issue

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Why college basketball’s changing rules are making high school recruiting less valuable

Coaches agree that the new 5-in-5 eligibility rule devalues the importance of high school recruiting unless you're getting a star talent.

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NBA offseason rankings: Where do Spurs, Celtics, Lakers fall? Near the middle

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Why these 7 NHL teams are in danger of getting stuck in the mushy middle

While some of these teams may have notably good or bad immediate futures, it's hard to see a medium-term path toward contention.

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How U.S. Soccer wants to 'challenge' and rebuild America’s youth soccer system

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New commissioner Larry Berg on the MLS he’s inheriting: ‘There’s so much upside left’

Larry Berg will step into the seat occupied by Don Garber since 1999 with a set of clear objectives for a league looking to level up

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NFL training camp 2026 live updates: Latest, news, injuries and more from around the league

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Falcons' Walker injured (Gift Article)

The Atlanta Falcons’ practice ended on a somber note today as outside linebacker Jalon Walker, the No. 15 pick in last year’s draft, went down with what appeared to be a left leg injury. The Falcons w...

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How a friendly 49ers competition produced training camp’s most pleasant surprise so far

Renardo Green hasn't bristled at trade rumors or incoming competition for his starting job. Now he's off to a great start in Year 3.

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World Series odds: Dodgers, Red Sox, Cubs, Brewers move up after trade deadline

The Dodgers were the biggest movers in the trade deadline, which is a scary thought, but a few other contenders moved up in the odds.

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Notre Dame-USC’s return is a win for Lincoln Riley, but everyone lost along the way

Yes, the return of this series is worth celebrating. No, it doesn’t make the next four seasons without it any more forgivable.

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What are Year 1 expectations for Fernando Mendoza, other 2026 NFL Draft first-rounders?

Several members of the 2026 draft class could hit the ground running in their rookie seasons.

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Ohio State, Oregon top college football preseason Coaches Poll; Indiana opens at No. 6 (Gift Article)

Six different teams received No. 1 votes, with defending champion Indiana collecting the second-most (14) despite coming in at No. 6.

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Which MLB teams are going for it after a pivotal trade deadline? Ranking all 30 teams

We've tracked each team's ambition through the trade deadline, looking at who's all-in on 2026 and who's hanging back for later.

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Ranking the biggest MLB trade deadline deals — from Curtis Mead to Tarik Skubal

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Phillies did not land a starting pitcher at trade deadline. Is it a risk they'll regret?

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