Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency

Michigan State hockey is set to unofficially kick off the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Windsor on Friday at 6 p.m. ET, broadcasted on Big Ten Plus. The Spartans, ranked No. 3 nationally and preseason favorites to win the Big Ten, will officially start their season next week with a two-game series against New Hampshire. Want More Context? 🔎

Lando Norris expressed disappointment after Friday practice at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, feeling he lacked the performance sensations he experienced last year. He struggled to finish above fifth in both sessions, with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso leading FP1 and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri topping FP2, while a collision occurred towards the end of the second session. Want More Context? 🔎

Fiorentina hosts Roma at the Stadio Artemio Franchi for Serie A's sixth round, with Fiorentina sitting 16th after a recent 2-0 win against Sigma Olomouc, while Roma is 3rd despite a 0-1 loss to Lille. Paulo Dybala is sidelined for Roma, and historically, Roma leads their encounters with 67 wins to Fiorentina's 58, although Fiorentina has a better record at home. Want More Context? 🔎

The Green Bay Packers' pass-catchers excel in ESPN's Receiver Scores, with Romeo Doubs ranking third among wide receivers, and Tucker Kraft fourth among tight ends. Additionally, running back Josh Jacobs stands seventh in his position, contributing to the team's overall strong performance with multiple players in the top 10 to top 5 across various metrics. Want More Context? 🔎

Napheesa Collier won't be playing in the WNBA Finals, but her criticism of league leadership, particularly against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, looms large. ESPN is encouraged to address these issues during coverage, balancing the focus on the ongoing series with discussions about the league's challenges, especially as viewership momentum grows ahead of the finals. Want More Context? 🔎

Several Serie A teams are struggling with disappointing starts, lacking effective tactics and player combinations. Fiorentina, Lazio, Torino, Genoa, and Lecce face issues ranging from poor squad integration to inconsistent performances, with the upcoming international break possibly prompting necessary changes in strategy or management. Want More Context? 🔎