Mike Bianchi: If Paolo, Franz have no help, Magic have no hope vs. Celtics

Aprilia will give Manuel Gonzalez his MotoGP debut during the collective test at Aragón on Monday, as reported by Motorsport.com. The Madrid-born rider, currently leading the Moto2 World Championship with the Intact GP team, will replace Ai Ogura for the test at Trackhouse, Aprilia’s satellite squad. This weekend, the American outfit will field only Gonzalez in the test. Full Article

Sebastien Ogier holds a narrow 11.1-second lead heading into the final day of Rally Italy Sardinia, having navigated a challenging Saturday fraught with difficulties for many World Rally Championship competitors. The Toyota driver maintained composure during a tense contest against Hyundai's Ott Tanak, with conditions presenting a high risk of punctures. Ogier's ability to withstand the pressure was crucial as he prepared for the concluding stages of the rally. Full Article

PFF has named Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens the best safety in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. After demonstrating exceptional versatility during the 2024 season, Hamilton earned top marks in coverage, run defense, and pass rushing, finishing with 107 total tackles, an interception, and nine pass defenses. The Ravens, who aim to rebound after their AFC Divisional round loss to the Buffalo Bills, selected Hamilton 14th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft,...

Following the conclusion of OTA (organized team activities), the Detroit Lions reported no new significant injuries, which is a positive outcome given the prevalence of preseason injuries. Key players like Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, and Graham Glasgow fully participated, indicating their readiness for the upcoming season, while others like Tate Ratledge and Ennis Rakestraw also showed promising health. Overall, the health and development of the roster during OTA suggest optimism for the Lions as they...

The 157th Belmont Stakes, concluding the Triple Crown, features a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism, the latter being the favorite after winning the Preakness. Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, is racing for the first time since May, having skipped the Preakness due to a short turnaround. This year's Belmont is held at Saratoga Race Course due to renovations at Belmont Park, with eight horses competing, including Derby third-place finisher Baeza and...

Patrick Mahomes Shares Big Personal Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is gearing up for the upcoming season after the team's Super Bowl loss and has been participating in voluntary Organized Team Activities. On social media, he announced a partnership between his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Special Olympics Missouri to support athletes in their journey to the 2026 USA Games. The foundation aims to alleviate financial...