The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and the Astros' Yordan Alvarez are the leading vote-getters for the National League and American League, respectively, in the first update of the 2026 MLB All-Star ballot. Ohtani leads all players with 1,165,133 votes. If that holds, it would be the first time the two-way superstar has topped all of baseball in All-Star balloting. He leads Alvarez by more than 149,000 votes for the MLB lead. Alvarez has tallied 1,015,768 votes and leads by a staggering 692,000-plus over the rest of the AL DH field. Both are on track to earn automatic starting spots as their league's leading vote-getter if they hold their leads when Phase 1 closes June 25 at noon ET. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard is July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and will air live on FOX and be streamed on FOX One. Fans can vote up to five times per 24-hour period at MLB.com, on all 30 club sites or on the MLB app. The top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders advance to Phase 2, which opens June 29. Here's a look at the current vote totals, position by position, for the AL and NL. American League Catcher First Base Second Base Shortstop Third Base Outfield Designated Hitter National League Catcher First Base Second Base Shortstop Third Base Outfield Designated Hitter How to Vote for the MLB All-Star Game Fans can vote up to five times per 24-hour period at MLB.com, on all 30 club sites or on the MLB app. Phase 1 voting closes June 25 at noon ET. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard airs July 14 on FOX.

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The Cleveland Browns have a good starting pair at corner with Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell, but the depth after that is questionable. Add that Ward only has one more year after this year on his deal, and it would make sense that the Browns could look to add a corner early in the 2027 NFL draft. Even if Ward signs an extension, the team will need to start thinking about life after Ward. A lot can change during the college season, but looking at this cornerback class in the summer, there is one guy at the top who looks like a superstar: Notre Dame's Leonard Moore. He can do it all; he excels in zone and man coverage and makes an impact as a run defender. Unless Moore has a terrible season, he looks like a top-10 caliber prospect. Ohio State's Jermaine Matthews Jr. didn't make the job last year, some had hoped, but he remains a very intriguing name to watch this year. Georgia's Ellis Robinson IV, Syracuse's Chris Peal, and Alabama's Zabien Brown are other names to have on your radar this college football season. You can hear a more in-depth conversation about these prospects at the links below. YouTube: https://youtu.be/BAvJjTonY5s?si=C1EXOx5bmF5pAobnApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/summer-scouting-101-breaking-down-the-best-cbs-in/id1840478056?i=1000772653670Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I2B8Hm5OmvqQZtFQT92LA?si=8f07601a00b14f34This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: An early look at the 2027 NFL draft cornerback class

University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield expects queries on his former quarterback Brendan Sorsby to increase now that Sorsby has applied for the NFL supplemental draft and his college career is over.

Georgia Voll starred as Australia eased to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday.

Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old wrestler and student who died in a tragic motorcycle accident.

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh on Tuesday night.Simpson underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator was also used before taking her to the hospital. LetsRun.com was the first to report the medical emergency.The 39-year-old Simpson was taking part in a community track event hosted by Sir Walter Running, with runners of all levels encouraged to attend. The event featured a chance to meet Simpson.We are incredibly grateful to the individuals who responded immediately, as well as EMS and the medical professionals who handled the situation with such care, urgency, and professionalism, the Sir Walter Running Team wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.The statement added that Jenny is receiving excellent medical care, and our thoughts are with her and her family during this time.Simpson won the bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She also won the 1,500 at the 2011 world championships, along with silver medals in 2013 and 2017.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh on Tuesday night.Simpson underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator was also used before taking her to the hospital. LetsRun.com was the first to report the medical emergency.The 39-year-old Simpson was taking part in a community track event hosted by Sir Walter Running, with runners of all levels encouraged to attend. The event featured a chance to meet Simpson.We are incredibly grateful to the individuals who responded immediately, as well as EMS and the medical professionals who handled the situation with such care, urgency, and professionalism, the Sir Walter Running Team wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.The statement added that Jenny is receiving excellent medical care, and our thoughts are with her and her family during this time.Simpson won the bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She also won the 1,500 at the 2011 world championships, along with silver medals in 2013 and 2017.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports

The PGA Tour and the USGA have joined the R&A and the DP World Tour in issuing a key statement, the day before the US Open gets underway.Golfing stars tee off for day one on Thursday, with Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and other big names in action.Ahead of the tournament, the governing bodies have all released a joint statement raising concern about "distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend".The group is all in agreement that golf faces a distance issue, with players hitting the ball farther off the tee.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe bodies all voiced their opinions about how golf balls "are tested via the Overall Distance Standard (ODS)" and if they achieve the desired result.The USGA previously said it may not implement a new ODS, which would reduce elite driving distances by 15 yards, until 2030.Both the USGA and the R&A noted the new testing rules would apply to elite players in 2028, impacting all golfers in 2030.American golfing star Cameron Young shared he had been playing a ball which fit the rollback changes at the PGA Championship, without seeing a loss in distance.LATEST SPORTS NEWSHarry Maguire told off for speaking out on World Cup snubbingInside Tommy Fleetwood's quest for a first major championship and why the US Open can be his timeWayne Rooney's new look astonishes football fans during BBC World Cup coverageHe said: "Obviously, there is no conforming list. I wasn't aware that it would have [conformed]. I suppose I read something that said it passed that test, but I wasn't aware of that until very recently. "So, at no point was that a consideration. It was just really me trying to optimise my golf, and it's the ball that seems to work the best for me."The four bodies shared that they are open to "reconsidering alternative approaches that may more materially impact the pace of future distance increases, while minimising disruption to the overall golf market".Part of the statement read: "The governing bodies will work closely with key stakeholders - including the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and their respective members - to review, test and implement options that have a meaningful impact on distance at the elite level."These efforts will ensure the elite game does not become too one-dimensional while continuing to emphasise the importance of shot-making."There will be no change to the ODS testing approach until January 2030 while these options are evaluated."The USGA, The R&A, PGA TOUR and DP World Tour are confident in the path forward and committed to working collaboratively, and with other key stakeholders, to ensure the long-term health of the game."The US Open gets underway on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills in New York.McIlroy appears to be relishing in the challenge of the competition, saying: "If everything is going the way everyone wants it in terms of weather, set-up, I think it's the best championship test in the country."It tests all aspects of the game: driving, iron play, you need to have your wits about you on the greens. It's a lot of strategy, thoughtfulness. This course demands so much patience - it can really lure you into taking on things that you probably shouldn't."If you can get your ball to the middle of the greens and just putt to the corners wherever the flags are, that's never a bad strategy. The strategy I've employed at the US Open over the past few years has been a lot like that and that's served me well."It hasn't got me the trophy but it's got me pretty close a few years. I definitely feel I've become a lot better of a US Open player by trying to really stay patient throughout the week and not taking on too much."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter