Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik SkubalInsiders are reporting that the Detroit Tigers are expected to trade Tarik Skubal in the coming days, and the Los Angeles Dodgers could be in the mix to land him.Skubal may just be a rental, but he is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and will still require a haul to acquire. The Tigers could covet a prospect package or a package that nets them a controllable big-league pitcher and fewer prospects, if they want to remain competitive this year.Regardless, it will take some talented players to land the superstar pitcher. The Dodgers have a great farm system, but are reportedly not interested in parting ways with these two prospects this year."Rival clubs will inquire about top-ranked prospects Josue De Paula and Eduardo Quintero, but the Dodgers would consider those nonstarters in negotiations," wrote The Athletic's Katie Woo and Fabian Ardaya on Friday.Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand! De Paula is the Dodgers' top prospect, and the No. 4 prospect in baseball. Quintero is the Dodgers' No. 3 prospect and the No. 19 prospect in baseball. De Paula is in Double-A and Quintero is still in High-A."One name Los Angeles would be open to moving, according to multiple team sources, is 21-year-old Zyhir Hope, who is hitting .289 with 21 homers and an .879 OPS in Double A," wrote The Athletic."Mike Sirota, a 23-year-old also in Double A, could also be a trade candidate, though less so than Hope."Hope is the Dodgers' No. 5 prospect and is also a top 100 prospect. It's unclear what exactly the Tigers will want for Skubal. This is a pretty much unprecedented situation. However, the Dodgers have a very aggressive front office that will make a very competitive offer, even if they don't want to include De Paula and Quintero.More MLB:Red Sox Reportedly Interested In Marlins Standout Second Baseman

LeBron James took much less for a shot at a ring: Could Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant follow his lead? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.LeBron James has always been a trendsetter. Back in 2010, he started the Super Team era, joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as a free agent and ushering in a wave of player empowerment that continues today.LeBron normalized the idea of moving from location to location and winning championships with various franchises rather than sticking with one team. Now, nearing the end of his career, could his decision to take a massive pay cut be followed by other stars?Due to the league's complicated salary cap rules, the only realistic way of LeBron going to his preferred destination of the Sixers was to sacrifice a ton of money. He was the 12th-highest paid player last year, earning $52.6 million. This year, he will earn $3.9 million, which is the minimum allowed for players with at least 10 years of experience and No. 292 on Spotrac's list of highest salaries in the league.LeBron was no longer worth that $53 million, but he probably could have gotten a contract in the $30 million range if money was his sole focus. Instead, he cited the desire to have chance of winning another championship. Will other players do the same?MORE: NBA's best 'overs' for 2026-27 | Best 'unders'LeBron James' place in the history of NBA pay cutsTaking a pay cut in order to ring chase isn't a new phenomenon. David West turned down about $11 million in order to win two rings with the Warriors. Karl Malone and Gary Payton tried unsuccessfully to do it with the Lakers at the end of their careers. Payton did end up getting one on another minimum salary with the 2006 Heat.LeBron is different in that he turned down a lot more money than any of those players could have earned.Michael Jordan's situation wasn't the same either because he wasn't chasing a ring at the end of his career. But his pay cut from the highest-paid player in the league in 1998 at $33.1 million to a $1 million salary in order to return to the NBA with the Wizards represented a similar level of sacrifice (perhaps even bigger, when adjusting for inflation).More recently, a handful of superstars have begun giving their teams discounts in order to help their teams build stronger rosters with those savings.Jalen Brunson turned down over $100 million, allowing the Knicks to build out their 2026 championship team. Victor Wembanyama recently left over $50 million on the tablein order to help the Spurs out.LeBron has his own history of pay cuts, although never this extreme. He took $2.7 million less than his maximum in 2024 to give the Lakers flexibility under the second apron. And he, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh all took a little less than their maximum salaries back in 2010 to form that Heat dynasty.Could Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and others follow LeBron's lead?Those examples all have a shred in common with LeBron's current situation, but they're not one-for-one analogues. That could change. With NBA salaries increasing and players passing the half-billion mark in career earnings, will we start to see other older star players taking massive discounts at the end of their careers?Like LeBron, Stephen Curry is still easily a top 25 player in the league. He's set to earn $62.6 million this season, which is the last year of his contract. Curry has never indicated any desire to leave the Warriors, but he realistically has zero shot to win another championship if he closes his career out there. Could he go to the Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, or even join LeBron in Philadelphia next summer on a minimum salary?Kevin Durant is in a similar situation, albeit on a better team. Durant allegedly expressed unhappiness with the Rockets' roster through a burner Twitter account last season. It would be difficult to imagen that he goes the ring-chasing route again after the criticism he received for joining the Warriors. But if he opts out of his $46.1 million player option, then he could also be a free agent in the summer of 2027 and have his choice of destinations.LeBron's success in Philadelphia will ultimately play a huge factor in if this becomes a new trend or a one-off. The Sixers do have championship potential, but they could also flame out disastrously. Nobody is going to want to sacrifice $25 million to be the sixth seed in the East.If LeBron does get his storybook ending, he could completely erase whatever stigma remains of ring-chasing. It's not unrealistic to think that other players could follow his lead. He has a chance to redefine player empowerment once again, teaching a generation of aging superstars how to squeeze out one last championship.

At the end of a tumultuous tenure, most rational Ohio State fans can agree that The Team Up North finally did something right when it hired Kyle Whittingham. The new head football coach is as classy as they come, and in the twilight of his career, he'll stabilize a program that has been riddled with controversy for the past several years. Buckeye Nation may dislike the guy because of the colors he'll wear on Saturday afternoons, but it would be a stretch to hate the man.The new head coach at Michigan comes from a different era. One where you let your play on the field do the talking. An era where you played as hard as you could, and at the end of the game, you shake your opponent's hand after a hard-fought competition. No flag planting. No shoulder checks in the tunnel. No standing at midfield hoping for a brawl. Just respect for the game. And that's exactly what Whittingham brings to this next edition of the rivalry. When asked about the hatred that has boiled over in recent years, Whittingham didn't hold back. It was a response that some fans on the fringe will scoff at, but a refreshing response for those of us who love the game and love this rivalry. Ive learned how intense that rivalry is and how important the game is, Whittingham said at Big Ten media days. Hate is a strong word, but I want to win that game as badly as anybody in Ann Arbor. What an outstanding answer. This is what athletics was meant to be. Leave it all on the field and let the chips fall where they may.He added, I just think a rivalry can be intense and emotional without the hatred factor. I dont think theres any place for that personally, Whittingham said. I think Ryan Day is a good person. To sit here and say I hate Ryan Day, Id be making crap up because thats not true.Kyle Whittingham asked about the personal hatred between Michigan and Ohio State in recent years:I think Ryan Days a good person. To sit here and say I hate Ryan Day, Id be making crap up. pic.twitter.com/mQVEhh5a3h Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) July 30, 2026I said when Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham, it was going to be really hard to dislike this guy. And he keeps proving that statement right. I'm certain that, come November 28, the Buckeyes and Wolverines will battle as hard as they possibly can. The game means something. But maybe this year, unlike the last two Michigan-led regimes, the Maize and Blue will show a little more class, win or lose. This rivalry, the greatest rivalry in all of sports, deserves it. Contact/Follow us@BuckeyesWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion.This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham addresses 'hatred' for Ohio State

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe San Francisco 49ers are hoping a healthier season means a deeper playoff run in 2026. The first week of training camp has led to numerous injuries to key players. The 49ers are picking up where they left off, but not in the ways they had envisioned.The battle of attrition is inevitable in the Bay Area. The Niners may be missing a few of their critical starters to begin the season. Thats a tough break opening up against the team that everyone is penciling in as Super Bowl champions, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.But after that, the 49ers will be favored in their next three games before they head to Seattle. Heading to Lumen Field is never easy, but around then is when San Francisco should have most of their injured players back.The next quarter of games gives the 49ers an opportunity to go 3-1 and either make up some ground or distance themselves from the competition.From there, the 49ers will have an opportunity to reach their projected 10.5 win total.Heres a look at the full schedule of games for the 2026 seasonSan Francisco 49ers SchedulePreseasonWeek 1: vs. Tennessee Titans Thursday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. PTWeek 2: @ Los Angeles Chargers August 20, 7. p.m. PTWeek 3: vs. Las Vegas Raiders August 27, 5:00 p.m. PTRegular SeasonWeek 1@ Los Angeles Rams Thursday, September 10, 5:35 p.m. PT (49ers +2.5)Channel: NetflixWeek 2vs. Miami Dolphins Sunday, September 20, 1:25 p.m. PTChannel: FOXWeek 3 vs. Arizona Cardinals Sunday, September 27, 1:05 p.m. PTChannel: FOXWeek 4 vs. Denver Broncos Sunday, October 4, 1:25 p.m. PTCBSWeek 5 @ Seahawks Sunday, October 11, 1:25 p.m. PTFOXWeek 6vs. Washington Commanders Monday, October 19, 5:15 p.m. PTABC/ESPNWeek 7Atlanta Falcons Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. PTFOXBYEWeek 8Week 9vs. Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, November 8, 1:05 p.m. PTCBSWeek 10@ Dallas Cowboys Sunday, November 15, 1:25 p.m. PTFOXWeek 11vs. Minnesota Vikings Sunday, November 22, 5:20 p.m. PTNBCWeek 12vs. Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 29, 1:25 p.m. PTFOXWeek 13@ New York Giants Sunday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. PTFOXWeek 14vs. Los Angeles Rams Sunday, December 13, 1:25 p.m. PTFOXWeek 15@ Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, December 17, 5:15 p.m. PTAmazon PrimeWeek 16@ Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, December 27, 1:25 p.m. PTCBSWeek 17vs. Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, January 3, 5:20 p.m. PTNBCWeek 18@ Arizona Cardinals January 9/10, TBDTBD

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Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursdays showdown between Aja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekends trade deadline.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com3:20 -- Golden State Warriors13:43 -- Denver Nuggets27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors31:08 -- Mailbag questions51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatterStephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors embrace prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center on January 30, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Watch this full episode on the Yahoo Sports NBA YouTube channelCheck out all episodes of The Dunker Spot and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

Former Clemson football star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has found his next career move.Hopkins, who played at Clemson from 2010-12, is expected to join the offensive coaching staff at Georgia Tech, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.In his time at Clemson, Hopkins amassed 3,020 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns. He holds program records for receiving touchdowns in a single season (18) and career. He ranks No. 2 in single-season and career receiving yards. He was inducted into Clemson's Hall of Fame in 2025.After his career at Clemson, Hopkins was drafted No. 27 overall by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs and, most recently, the Baltimore Ravens.After not being signed this offseason, Hopkins was seen helping out during the New England Patriots' training camp. However, coach Mike Vrabel announced earlier this week that Hopkins would no longer be working with the team.Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X@tiareid65.This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins expected to join Georgia Tech staff, per report

Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks edge Dylan Stewart (6) celebrates after a sack against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn ImagesI broke down the 2027 scouting classes in my early summer scouting series, and the room has a ton of potential with a long list of potential standout players. I broke down the offense and defense in articles and I suggest reading those for a broad aspect of the room. The Raiders do have some talent on the interior OL, and Id expect Las Vegas to add more in 2027 as John Spytek does. These rankings are extremely early, and they will evolve over not only the summer but the next 8-10 months throughout the season, and into draft season. Some lists will feature 10, 15, 20, or more ranked prospects but Ill include others on the list below to note.Colin Simmons, Texas 63/245, JrSimmons is twitched up, and hell have a race to be the first EDGE off the board with Dylan Stewart. Hes posted a career 29.5 TFL and 21 sacks in two seasons and hes extremely athletic, strong, and shows a ton of pass rush moves. Simmons converts his speed to power, uses his full body, and plays with extreme violence. While slightly undersized, Simmons does have elite length, he is extremely quick off the ball, and moves exceptionally well when working laterally. Simmons has the ability to anchor vs the run, shows great lower body flexibility, and his biggest goal in 2026 is to continue developing and stay healthy. Simmons reminds me a lot of Jared Verse, and should be a perennial Pro Bowler in the NFL. Dylan Stewart, South Carolina 65/250, JrIf you want to know what a scouting report means when they say twitch, speed to power, and explosiveness watch Stewart. The 20 year old flys off the line of scrimage, has exceptional length, and he appears to teleport at times. Stewart is extremely athletic, has a ton of lower body agility, and his ability to bend is exceptional with an innate ability to basically play lateral to the ground. Id like to see Stewart add a bit more strength and not rely solely on the speed to power conversion. He has great lateral movement, is able to plant and drive, and his hand combat while raw shows a ton of true dominant moves. Hes more raw than Stewart, but hes longer, more athletic, and likely has a higher ceiling as well. Anthony Smith, Minnesota 66/280, R-JrAnthony Smith will fly up boards, and he is an impressive player. He broke out in 2025 with 17.5 TFLs and hes shown improvements as a pass rusher over time. Smith has awesome length, a good first step, and his ability to play in 2, 3, 4 point stances is impressive. The junior fires off the ball, drives up field, and has good hip/ankle flexibility with decent bend. Smith does a great job converting his second step speed to power, and shows great strength across his full body while driving the core through the rep consistently. Smith is raw, but hes shown the speed to power, athleticism, and a ton of versatility to thrive in any modern NFL defense. Clev Lubin, Louisville 63/255, R-JrLubin was a fan favorite in the 2026 class, and in 2027 he should have a chance to be a quick riser as well. Lubin, a former JUCO standout has never failed to record double digit sacks/TFL in his career across JUCO, Coastal Carolina, and now Louisville. Hes undersized, but does have good length, though he wins off pure speed, speed to power, and lower body agility. Lubin has flashes of elite hand strength, his pass rush moves are violent, and he has a diverse bag with an NFL ready chop/swipe/euro step. Lubin is smart, he knows how to rush the passer, and he does an excellent job setting tackles up to use his athleticism to his advantage. He uses his core, fires off the ball, and shows incredible second/third step pass rush athleticism. Lubin is a weakenss vs the run, hes needing to add lower body power, and his frame makes him an easier target but theres no denying the pure elite pass rush ability he has. Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon 65/275, SrA true 3-4 end or base big end in a 4-3, Matayo is the brother of former Clemson/Oregon State/Florida State and Chargers QB DJ. Hes a stout physical defensive end with great explosion off the line of scrimmage, a strong second step, and elite speed to power. Uiagalelei does a good job using his full body in the rep, and he can be stiff at times, with a move to DT possible in his future. Uiagalelei has great length, elite core strength, and his overall pass rush arsenal is inconsistent but shows flashes of brilliance. This is a high rank, I think Uiagalelei can get back to his form from 2024 after a disappointing 2025, but he has the blend of athleticism, power, and technique to be a dominant EDGE. Boubacar Traore, Notre Dame 64/250, R-SoTraore will rise, and while reading these defensive breakdowns prepare to hear Notre Dame a ton. Traore has just 16 TFL and 10.5 sacks in his career but hes on pace for a breakout 2026. Traore has elite speed to power, is extremely strong, and also shows a diverse set of pass rush moves. Traore can defend the run at an elite level, and he needs to develop as a pass rusher. Quincy Rhodes Jr, Arkansas 66/275, R-JrDamon Wilson, Miami 65/255, R-JrKenyatta Jackson Jr, Ohio State 66/270, SrAdam Trick, Texas Tech 64/245, R-JrTrick was dominant in the MAC at Miami (OH) with 18 TFL, 13 sacks, and 5 FF in the last two seasons. He converted to EDGE from ILB in 2024 and has since been a standout at the position as well, hes an elite run defender with an ability to breakdown blocks, use his lower body strength, and has elite anchor/stack technique. Trick is a very raw pass rushers, hes an elite athlete with a ton of moves but nothing flashes as NFL ready yet. Trick will win with strength, hes able to use his core and lower body to defeat tackles, has great length, and does have good bend ability. Texas Tech has produced defensive lineman, and Id expect them to develop Tricks pass rush bag quickly. John Henry Daley, Michigan 64/250, JrDaley is coming off a serious knee injury but hes a very similar player to Trick with improved pass rush technique, though hes an adequate athlete. Theres a huge ceiling for Daley as a third pass rusher, high end run defender. Princewill Umanmielen, Ole Miss 65/250, SrTeitum Tuioti, Oregon 63/264, R-JrYhonzae Pierre, Alabama 63/250, R-SoWill Heldt, Clemson 66/270, R-JrHeldt can rise, and Id almost expect him too quickly. Hes new to the EDGE position and broke out in 2025 with 7.5 sacks and 16 TFL. He has elite athletic ability, has an elite frame, and does show good strength at the POA as well. Heldt is raw, he doesnt know how to rush the passers, and he too often can be too aggressive. His ability to rush out of multiple stances and techniques is intriguing, but limited him in terms of development. Heldt also has below expected strength, and that will be crucial to develop this season. The sky is truly the limit with Heldt, and you cant teach length/athleticism. Other Names To Watch:Taylor Wein, Oklahoma Anto Saka, Texas A&MJordan Ross, LSUToby Anene, ColoradoTrey White, Texas Tech Former San Diego state standout, smaller, limited athlete. Ton of production. EDGE 3/4 playerAde Adebawore, Oklahoma Up/Down career, likely a true 4/5 tech similar to Tonka Hemingway. Elite athlete, struggles vs the run Melkart Abou-Joude, UNC Elite athelte, struggles to defeat top tackle with average length and inconsistent pass rush plan. Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Boise StateWendell Gregory, Kansas StateBryce Young, Notre Dame 67/270 EDGE with twitchy alien like athleticism. Extremely raw strength and pass rush technique, diverse, versatile pass rusher. Good season can skyrocket him into Round 1. Beau Atkinson, Ohio State Indiana Trio Three adequate pass rushers/run defenders, no true standout.