While the excitement is building for what the Ohio State basketball roster could lead to in the 2026-27 season, head coach Jake Diebler and staff are still working hard to lure top talent for the future to keep things building.On that note, a top-ten four-star center included the Buckeyes in his top five. Out of Warminster, Pennsylvania, the 6-foot, 10-inch Jaydn Jenkins had OSU along with Georgetown, Xavier, NC State, and Michigan State in the group he announced on social media on Saturday. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Jenkins is ranked as the No. 8 center and 45th overall prospect in the 2027 class.It's still a little too early to get excited about being in the top five here, but it's better than not being included. According to another post by League Ready on X, Jenkins is set to make a visit to Columbus Sept. 25-27. If you are looking at a calendar, Ohio State football hosts Illinois on that Saturday, Sept. 26. We're quite sure that will be a part of the scarlet carpet rolled out, along with a tour of the basketball facilities and meetings with the coaches.Full list of visit dates for four-star big man Jaydn Jenkins, @KayserHoops reports:Xavier: Aug. 29-30 Michigan State: Sept. 10-13Georgetown: Sept. 18-21Ohio State: Sept. 25-27NC State: Oct. 3-4#45 overall in the @SCNext 100. https://t.co/Nn9U6MHfIMpic.twitter.com/fDP5Cy8ZGF League Ready (@LeagueRDY) July 25, 2026We'll continue to follow this recruitment as more news becomes available. Rooting for a spectacular season on the court for this year's Ohio State team could go a long way toward keeping OSU in the running for the talented big man.Contact/Follow us@BuckeyesWireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. FollowPhil Harrison on X.This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Ohio State basketball in top five for top ten center in 2027 class

The Red Sox are making moves just before the August 3rd trade deadline, sending pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals, ESPNs Jeff Passan Reports.BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, sources tell ESPN. Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026Early, who sits at a 7-5 record, has had a 3.44ERA in 17 games played this season. In return for Early, the Nats are sending third baseman Curtis Mead to the SoxMead, in his third MLB season, has been having a career year as of late. So far, hes batting a .259 BA with an .852OPS and 17 dingers.This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

After 48 hours of torrential rain, the New Mexico United returned to Albuquerque matchless.The USL Championship postponed the match between New Mexico and Birmingham Legion FC for the second straight day because of an unplayable field oversaturated by rain in the area. The teams were supposed to play Friday, but a thunderstorm that produced over an inch-and-a-half of rain pushed the match to Saturday.Rain continued into Saturday, leading to the decision. League officials said in a news release the match will be rescheduled in the coming days.New Mexico entered the match having won four straight contests and is unbeaten in its last eight.The United return home for a match Saturday against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at Isotopes Park.

The Los Angeles Lakers would still love to add a starting two-way forward to their roster this summer. They have been trying to land Jonathan Kuminga, but he has been increasingly linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially now that LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cavaliers in free agency.One other such player who has been at least somewhat linked to the Lakers is P.J. Washington of the Dallas Mavericks. He would be a more ideal option, as he's a proven two-way player and spent time alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas as part of a team that reached the NBA Finals in 2024.But it is unknown how motivated the Mavericks are to move him, and it is especially unknown how willing they are to accept L.A.'s meager trade assets in return. Additionally, Khobi Price of the California Post recently reported that L.A. doesn't want to take on the four years that are remaining on Washington's contract.Insider Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report show that the Lakers simply aren't interested in Washington or Dallas center Daniel Gafford, another player they have been linked to.I know Lakers fans want to keep drawing a line to a trade with Dallas for either P.J. Washington or Gafford because of their success with Luka Doni. I really dont have any inclination that the Lakers have had trade talks about either of those guys of real consequence this offseason.Washington is the type of player who could perhaps help turn the Lakers into championship contenders once this new-look roster gets some substantial reps together. He has career averages of 13.3 points and six rebounds a game, and he's known as a strong defender who is fairly athletic and can also finish in transition.At age 27 (he will turn 28 in late August), he doesn't seem to fit Cooper Flagg's timeline, and one would think that Dallas would want to move off his contract in order to retool around Flagg. One has to figure that there is always a chance that months from now, there could be some actual mutual interest in a Washington trade between these two teams -- or perhaps not.This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Insider: Lakers haven't talked about P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting star closer Edwin Diaz back during their upcoming series after he has been on the injured list since April. Diaz went down with loose bodies in his elbow, something that ended up affecting him during his last couple of performances. The Dodgers took Diaz in for a deep scan and found that he had loose bodies in his elbow, an injury that is quite normal for a pitcher of his caliber who has been pitching for so long. Diaz had a drop in velocity during his last two outings, a noticeable dip that led to the closer overthrowing and not being precise with his pitches. Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) and pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) celebrate the victory against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers took advantage of his struggles, leading to him getting surgery on his right elbow. Now, after slowly working himself back through the normal injury recovery process, Diaz is finally ready to complete his current lengthy rehab assignment and rejoin the Dodgers bullpen. When is Edwin Diaz returning?Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesManager Dave Roberts revealed that Diaz will be back activated on Wednesday, July 29th against the Seattle Mariners. Coincidentally, it is the same date as his bobblehead night. Before coming back, he will make one more appearance for OKC Triple-A on Sunday and then rejoin the squad on Tuesday for his return. He came out of the back-to-back well, Roberts said. We talked about him flying across country; it doesnt make a whole lot of sense.I think that hes supposed to pitch on Sunday, and then if that goes well, he should be back with us when we get back on Tuesday.Diaz has made six appearances, totaling five innings, including two hits allowed, just one run, one walk, and nine strikeouts. He also pitched with Ontario down in Single-A a couple of times and made some Arizona Complex League appearances. The main trend is that his fastball looks more lively than before, and it is proving to be quite effective. His velocity has been inconsistent, but it reached around 97-98 mph, showing the potential to touch his upper limit. The post Dodgers Reveal Edwin Diaz Return Date From Injured List appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Clo Lacasse converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the visiting Utah Royals beat the North Carolina Courage 4-1 on Saturday.In the other matchup in the National Womens Soccer League, the Boston Legacy beat the Kansas City Current 1-0.Nuria Rbano added two assists for the Royals (9-4-3). Kate Del Fava scored on a header off a corner kick from Rbano in the sixth minute for a 1-0 lead.Rbano found Tatumn Milazzo for the volley for a 2-0 lead in the 34th minute. Courage forward Evelyn Ijeh took advantage of a turnover to cut it to 2-1 in the 55th minute.Lacasse's cross led to Mina Tanakas header, restoring the lead to two goals in the 65th minute.The four goals is the most ever scored on the road for Utah.North Carolina (6-6-3) dropped its third consecutive game and has been outscored 9-1 in that span.Traors goal lifts BostonAssata Traor scored in the 18th minute and the Legacy (5-8-4) recorded their third shutout of the season against short-handed Kansas City in the match played in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Casey Murphy made four saves for her third clean sheet of the season.Ella Stevens drew a red card in stoppage time for violent conduct on Current defender Kayla Sharples.The Current (8-7-1) were without Temwa Chawinga, who was out on international duty, and Michelle Cooper due to a thigh injury.All seven losses for Kansas City have come on the road and the team remains winless without two-time MVP, Chawinga (0-4-1).___https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

LeBron James has officially moved on from the Los Angeles Lakers. But what does that mean for Bronny James?James made his intentions clear on June 30, 2026. Nearly a month later, the four-time MVP announced that he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers.He thanked Los Angeles and the Lakers for his eight-year tenure in a social media post.Bronny James, LeBrons son, remains on the Lakers roster.James just finished his second season with the organization, but theres been an ongoing conversation in the basketball community about whether he will end up in Philly with his father.Will Bronny James be traded?James recently had his contract fully guaranteed by the Lakers for the upcoming season.James will make $2.3 million this upcoming season, the third year of a four-year deal that he signed in 2024. The Lakers have a team option for the fourth year of James' deal for the 2027-28 season.ESPNs Ramona Shelburne reported that agent Rich Paul made it clear that Bronny and LeBron are not a package deal and there was no plan in place to reunite them in Philly.What is Bronny James status with Lakers?Theres a strong sense of support for Bronny James when it comes to the Lakers organization.James was drafted during the second round by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in 2024.He will have an opportunity to build off his second season in the league.James saw an increase in games played, indicating a stronger sense of belief from coach J.J. Redick.Hes gotten significantly better, Redick said previously about James. Our staff has confidence in him.As a rookie during the 2024-2025 season, he played just 6.7 minutes per game and averaged 2.3 points in 27 games played. James saw the floor in more games this past season, participating in 42 games. He averaged 2.9 points per game and 1.2 assists.I really believe Bronny wants to play here (in Los Angeles), Mychal Thompson, a broadcaster with the team, said on ESPN LA radio. ... I say keep him here and let Bronny branch out on his own. He is a grown man now. I think he is good enough to play in this league for years to come.James played in just two playoff games as a rookie for a combined total of four minutes. He did not average any stats. The second-year player averaged 1.5 points, an assist and 5.3 minutes in eight games played this past postseason.The USC product did not participate in the NBAs Summer League as a member of the Lakers earlier this month, but he was seen around the team in Las Vegas.Lakers depth chartPG: Luka Doncic, Collin Sexton, Jaden Hardy, Bronny JamesSG: Austin Reaves, Cameron Carr, Matisse ThybulleSF: Quentin Grimes, Jake LaRavia, Ziaire WilliamsPF: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jarred Vanderbilt, Adou ThieroC: Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney, Sandro MamukelashviliThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What's next for Bronny James after LeBron leaves Lakers for 76ers

PHILADELPHIA Standing at his locker, Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger didnt sound too worried about the left hamstring discomfort that forced him to depart Saturday nights 3-1 win over the Phillies in the eighth inning.It just feels a little tight, Bellinger said. I really dont think its anything too serious. I feel like its on the smaller side. Thats just my honest (opinion). Thats how I feel.Manager Aaron Boone was a little more concerned.I dont want to speculate too much on it, he said. It looks like it could be something.Bellinger will find out Sunday if hell join two other main cogs to the Yankees lineup on the injured list, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. There will be tests for sure, he said.Bellinger broke a 1-1 tie with a two-out RBI single in the Yankees seventh, then got hurt the next inning when he rounded first base on a double to left field. He remained in the game for one more batter, Trent Grishams inning-ending groundout, then was replaced in left field by Max Schuemann in the bottom of the eighth.I thought I noticed it (when Bellinger was) going to second, Boone said, but when he waved me off right away I thought maybe he knew he was going to be a safe, so he just kind of pulled the chute a little bit and cruised in. But he said he felt as Grishs bat was unfolding that he would have had an issue scoring probably. At that point, he took himself out.If Bellinger goes on the 10-day IL, his left field spot probably would be filled at least temporarily by rookie outfielder Spencer Jones, who already has had three call-ups this season. The Yankees already were believed to be looking for a right-handed-hitting outfielder to acquire before the Aug. 3 trade deadline and Bellinger missing time probably would force GM Brian Cashman to be more aggressive in his pursuit. Options for the Yankees include three veterans who would bring some power and below-average outfield play the Giants Heliot Ramos, the Orioles Taylor Ward and the Royals Lane Thomas.Even though Bellinger still hasnt ended a homer drought that is up to a career-long 130 plate appearances, hed been feeling good at the plate again for a couple weeks after a month of terrible struggles.Bellinger went into the break stringing four good games in a row, then he went to Philadelphia and was the MVP of the All-Star Game. This mini streak has turned into a hot streak that continued when he returned to Philly this weekend.But now a Yankees offense that has scored three or fewer runs in 19 of their last 32 games could be without another star player for a whileIt sucks, Bellinger said. I know for myself, I hate going down. Its no fun being on IL. Its no fun. Ill see how I wake up (Sunday) and hopefully its nothing too serious.Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title challenger Yuki Yoza has been eager to put to bed the lingering memories of his first promotional setback, and he did exactly that in spectacular fashion at The Inner Circle 22 on Friday, July 17.He powered past Ben The Problem Woolliss to score a hard-fought unanimous decision on the blockbuster Asia primetime card inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, broadcasting live for subscribers at live.onefc.com.View this post on InstagramThe Japanese striking prodigy entered the high-stakes curtain-raiser still mentally processing his defeat to reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan The General Haggerty at ONE SAMURAI 1 in Tokyo this past April. Getting back into the win column meant far more than simply improving his record it was a definitive result the 28-year-old felt he owed to everyone who stood firmly behind him during that difficult stretch.Yoza told onefc.com:So many people supported me and helped me build toward this day. I wanted to win for them, and Im really happy that we can celebrate this victory together.I wasnt able to get the knockout, but I finished with a win, so Im glad that all of that work was not wasted.View this post on InstagramThe Team Vasileus star wasted absolutely no time setting a punishing tone in this bantamweight kickboxing tilt. He immediately found a home for his devastating kicks right off the bat, relentlessly working Woolliss midsection and calves, while his crisp boxing combinations proved equally sharp.Elite movement was the master ingredient tying it all together. His blistering footwork helped him stay out of immediate danger and played a pivotal role in dropping The Problem for a crucial eight-count at the midway point of the third round via a perfectly timed counter left hook.Despite walking away with his hand raised, Yoza wasnt entirely pleased with his total output against the man he previously labeled as a social media fighter. As such, he credited the incredibly tough Brit for the sheer grit he showcased throughout the grueling battle.He said:Im relieved that I was able to finish with a win. But in terms of the performance, I still have a long way to go. It felt like I was able to execute about half of what I prepared.Also, my opponent came in fully focused on beating me. Even when I hurt him, he kept coming until the very end because he was determined to win. It reminded me how difficult it is to face someone like that and make sure you get the win.View this post on InstagramWords From His Idol, Eyes On The FutureThat same steady, unwavering focus Yuki Yoza carried throughout the fight had a little extra help from one of the sports absolute most respected voices.Takeru Natural Born Krusher Segawa who recently bowed out of professional competition by capturing the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE SAMURAI 1 was standing firmly in his corner on fight night. Beyond simply being a stablemate, the kickboxing icon has long been Yozas personal idol, making the icons ringside presence that much more meaningful.The soon-to-be ONE Hall-of-Famer made sure to leave Yoza with some final, crucial words of wisdom before the latter stepped through the Lumpinee ropes.Yoza reflected:He told me, Believe in your own strength, enjoy it, and go out there and let loose. Those words helped me clear my mind, and I was able to approach everything from the walkout to the fight with confidence.Photo Credit: ONE ChampionshipWhen asked what comes next, Yoza did not hesitate for a single second to name the fight he wants most.He would gladly welcome a high-stakes clash against former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane a massive matchup both men have long expressed intense interest in. Beyond that, his sights remain locked firmly on unfinished business with Haggerty, who is already confirmed to defend his undisputed crown against Hiroki Akimoto at ONE SAMURAI 4 this October.The Japanese kickboxer concluded:When you think of a major name in the division, Nabil is probably the first one who comes to mind. If I receive the offer, I will absolutely fight him.[As for Haggerty], my goal is not simply to earn another chance. I want to take the belt from Haggerty. I will make my way back there. I will catch him and surpass him.View this post on InstagramSource

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Tyrese Spicer scored in the second half and Maxime Crpeau made it stand up as Orlando City ended Eastern Conference-leading Nashville SC's 10-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night.Spicer subbed into the match in the 53rd minute then used assists from 18-year-old rookie Justin Ellis and defender Adrin Marn in the 72nd to score his career-best third goal this season. Ellis collected his fifth assist in 10 appearances and Marin snagged his fourth after entering in the 69th minute.Crpeau totaled three saves for his second shutout in 16 starts for Orlando City (6-9-2), which entered in 10th place in the East.Rookie Brian Schwake turned away four shots for Nashville (12-2-3), which had won five in a row and gone 8-0-2 during its unbeaten run. Schwake came in with 11 goals allowed and eight clean sheets through his first 16 starts.Nashville has scored just two goals in its last three matches but was coming off two straight 1-0 victories over Atlanta United and CF Montreal.Orlando City posted a 4-0 road win over the San Jose Earthquakes in its first match following the two-month World Cup break.Nashville beat Orlando City 5-0 at home in March and was trying for the first sweep in a series Orlando City now leads 6-4-4.Nashville's only other loss this season came on April 4 1-0 to the Fire in Chicago.Up nextNashville: Visits D.C. United on Saturday.Orlando: Visits the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer