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    Carlos Correa resumes 'baseball activities' but too early to tell about return to Houston Astros
    Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa reacts after lining out to Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yon Moncada during the fifth inning of a Major League Baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa began baseball activities Friday at Daikin Park, taking another step in his recovery from left ankle surgery.Correa has been sidelined since May after injuring the peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle while swinging a bat. He underwent surgery later that month and was placed on the 60-day injured list. The Astros initially announced Correa was expected to miss the remainder of the season.On Friday, Correa began light baseball activities, including running, catching and stretching. Astros manager Joe Espada declined to speculate on whether Correa could return this season, saying it was too early to look that far ahead. The Astros have two months left in the regular season.BULLPEN:Tatsuya Imai moving to bullpen"Just slow down, I know you gotta ask the question," Espada said. "I'm just happy that he's out here moving around, and he actually looks really good."Espada said Correa will soon begin doing infield work as he continues to progress in his recovery."He's gonna start doing some infield work on the side here with Tony (Perezchica)," Espada said. "He is getting better, he's improving."The Astros' Carlos Correa is on the field doing some light work today. pic.twitter.com/syf27pmVOb- Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) July 31, 2026In response to a question asked in Spanish, Espada said Correa's recovery was going well and that the shortstop had progressed more quickly than the team initially expected.Correa was not available to comment.SubscribeTheres more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25.This article originally published at Carlos Correa resumes 'baseball activities' but too early to tell about return to Houston Astros.
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    Boxing stock watch: July's biggest winners and losers after a month of chaos and contradictions
    Forget the actual drought across large parts of the United Kingdom this summer, the boxing drought is the one concerning us over at Uncrowned.OK, its not been that bad, but its safe to say the schedule over July was pretty dry.The long-awaited Battle of Britain between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still had a stranglehold on a lot of the headlines, with both men featuring in bizarre tune-up fights, but were their wins good enough to get them on Julys winners list? Lets find out.WINNERSKristian PrengaI know, I know: getting knocked out in the second round of a heavyweight fight doesnt usually land you a spot on any winners lists. But this wasnt any old second-round defeat for Albanias Kristian Prenga.Prior to his meeting with Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Prenga had more Google searches for Who the hell is Kristian Prenga than punches thrown throughout his career. He was hand-picked to be Joshuas fall-guy; a splash of oil to get rid of any ring rust ahead of announcing Fury vs. Joshua.But for the first three minutes of their heavyweight bout, Prenga didnt just ignore the script, he ripped it up, dropping AJ twice and pushing him to the brink of retirement.So close.Mark Robinson via Getty ImagesThe less said about the second round the better no folks, Prenga didnt take a dive as he succumbed to the second defeat of his professional career following a heavy-handed onslaught from Joshua.But after Prenga packed his bags in Jeddah, he flew home with an increased reputation and a genuine chance at making a move in boxings wide-open heavyweight division.After all, whats a loss in the land of the giants?Jacob BankAfter running to 19-0 competing solely in Denmark, Jacob Bank made his super middleweight breakout in Jeddah this July, routing Pawel August over eight uncompetitive rounds.This type of exposure on the Joshua-Prenga undercard was just what the 25-year-old Dane needed at this stage of his career. Hes now being lined up to challenge Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBO world title at 168 pounds.Not since the heyday of Mikkel Kessler have we seen a Danish fighter draw the kind of interest Bank is currently managing and if hes able to enjoy a slither of the career that the former three-time super middleweight world champion Kessler did throughout his career, then Bank will have done something right.Abdullah MasonWBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason was made to think on his feet in July, rallying in the second half of his first world title defense to stop Albert Bell in impressive fashion.Bell was a late-replacement for Joe Cordina in Cleveland, but Mason was able to solve the puzzle set by the game unbeaten challenger, eventually stopping his foe in the final round.After shining against Sam Noakes for the vacant strap last November, Mason ticked even more boxes in this title defense, going through the gears when necessary like champions do, in a mature performance for a 22-year-old fighter.Closing the show in such emphatic style is a massive selling point for a fighter and should never be undervalued.And still.Richard Pelham via Getty ImagesDiego PachecoAfter three decision victories, Diego Pacheco is back on the knockout train and making a much-needed statement in the super middleweight division.The unbeaten 25-year-old allowed Steven Nelson, Trevor McCumby and Kevin Lele Sadjo to hear the final bells in 2025, stalling his worth as one of the top contenders in the 168-pound division. But under the wing of new trainer Buddy McGirt, Pachecos 11th-round stoppage of Immanuwel Aleem should act as a springboard toward the champions of the division in the latter part of this year.His promotor, Eddie Hearn, is on the same train of thought. Is there a better fight than Diego Pacheco against Jaime Munguia for the WBA super middleweight title? Hearn asked after his charge moved to 26-0.I mean, yes, there are. But we get Hearns point.Murat GassievIts 2026 and Murat Gassiev is a heavyweight world champion.Im not sure many would have had that on their boxing bingo cards this time last year, but such is the fluid movement of the heavyweight scene that this has become possible within the WBA.Gassiev was impressive in stopping Kubrat Pulev for the Regular title back in December, and has now rubber-stamped his position as a full world champion following Oleksandr Usyks decision to relinquish his stranglehold on the division.Gassiev knocked over Peter Kadiru in front of a home Russian crowd in July, following the withdrawal of Tony Yoka, joining Agit Kabayel and Daniel Dubois as the heavyweight divisions post-Usyk crown-wearers.LOSERSTyson FuryJuly ended with fewer people interested in Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua than existed at the start of the month.And you cant blame the boxing or wider public for that.Waiting a decade for this Battle of Britain heavyweight contest has been jarring enough, without now having to endure two more tune-ups for both men.Fury beat 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in a glorified Thai sparring session behind closed doors in July. Simply put, these arent the movements of a fighter that still has it at the highest level.Anthony JoshuaSee above. But it was almost even worse for Joshua.Huge questions are now being asked over Joshuas punch-resistance as an aging heavyweight, having suffered two knockdowns and a couple more hairy moments against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah.Joshua closed the show well in the second round, but any suggestions that he is a shadow of his former self have all but been confirmed in the most unforgiving of divisions.We all know or think we know that a fighters power is the last thing that goes, and Joshua will need to lean heavily on this belief if he is to win another big fight in his career.Yep, we're still doing this.Mark Robinson via Getty ImagesErrol Spence Jr.Not every fighter is still clinging on to their careers by their fingertips. Case in point: Errol Spence Jr. decided to call his quits in July, following a lopsided decision loss to Tim Tszyu in Australia.Spence had been out of the ring for three years since his career-defining loss to Terence Crawford in 2023, and it showed over 12 lackluster rounds in Sydney.But lets not kick a man while hes down.After his decision to hang up his gloves, Spences career can now be celebrated; a former welterweight king who, at his best, was a key cog in pound-for-pound top 10 conversations.And if it wasnt for a life-changing car accident in 2019, who knows the further heights he could have scaled.Hamzah SheerazTheres a danger that WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz is becoming one of those frustrating fighters who only raises his level to that of his opponent.The 27-year-old squeaked through a title defense via majority decision against German southpaw Simon Zachenhuber on the Joshua-Prenga undercard, looking flat and uninspired over 12 forgettable rounds.Its all well and good being an official ambassador for Saudi Arabias Riyadh Season, but these gift-wrapped opportunities will soon dry up if Sheeraz drops his title or continues to flatter to deceive.His performance against Edgar Berlanga in July 2025 was sensational and very much is the blueprint he must return to for future genuine superstardom at 168 pounds.Hamzah Sheeraz (red robe) is becoming the ultimate feast-or-famine fighter.Mark Robinson via Getty ImagesJoe JoyceWhy Joe Joyce was fighting in Russia against an unbeaten heavyweight prospect in July is beyond me.After looking lethargic and lacking power throughout, Joyce appeared to signal that he no longer wanted to fight in the 11th round and stepped backward. His opponent, Artem Suslenkov, took full advantage before the referee stopped the contest.Its now five losses in six for the Juggernaut, who is slowly slipping into life as a punchbag for up and coming heavyweights. Not the career-ending chapter that Joyce an Olympic silver medalist from 2016 deserves.At age 40 with a 16-5 (15 KOs) record, hopefully conversations are being had by those who have both Joyces ear and trust about his imminent future.
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    Will Vest injury update: Detroit Tigers reliever done for season
    WEST SACRAMENTO, CA The Detroit Tigers announced relief pitcher Will Vest is done for the season on Friday, July 31. The right-hander had surgery on his right arm in Dallas on Wednesday. He will also have hip surgery.TRADE TALKS? Tigers scratch Casey Mize ahead of start as trade deadline precautionThis story will be updated.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Will Vest injury update: Detroit Tigers reliever done for season
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    Will Vest injury update: Detroit Tigers reliever done for season
    WEST SACRAMENTO, CA The Detroit Tigers announced relief pitcher Will Vest is done for the season on Friday, July 31. The right-hander had surgery on his right arm in Dallas on Wednesday. He will also have hip surgery.TRADE TALKS? Tigers scratch Casey Mize ahead of start as trade deadline precautionThis story will be updated.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Will Vest injury update: Detroit Tigers reliever done for season
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    2026 MLB Odds: Dodgers Become Major Liability Amid Skubal Trade Talks
    With the MLB trade deadline set for 6 p.m. ET on Monday, and as the calendar simultaneously flips to August, World Series odds are attracting more attention. That includes one Caesars Sports customer who thinks the Dodgers just might land Tigers ace Tarik Skubal between now and Monday night. "We just took a $10,000 bet [Friday] morning on the Dodgers +175 to win the World Series," Caesars head of baseball trading Eric Biggio said Friday afternoon. Biggio and Caesars senior baseball trader Matt Torchia help break down 2026 World Series odds and action, as the regular season hits its final two months. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Skubal Sweepstakes At 51-58, Detroit is fourth in the AL Central and trails seven teams in the AL wild-card chase. That means the Tigers will likely be trade-deadline sellers, with Skubal the best piece to offer up by far. The left-handed ace can walk as a free agent after this season, so Detroit almost assuredly wants something in return. As of Friday afternoon, the Dodgers are the frontrunner to snag him. If that happens, then World Series favorite Los Angeles would surely move off its current +175 price, becoming an even stronger favorite, likely in the +140 range. But Caesars wouldnt be that enthused about a third straight Dodgers championship. "Were OK to the Dodgers on straight bets," Biggio said. "But whats been popular with bettors is including the Dodgers in futures parlays. That connected for a few of our players last year. "I think theres gonna be some futures parlay liability with the Dodgers." Banking On Boston A huge surprise over the past month has been the resurgence of the Red Sox. On July 1, Boston was 37-48 and an afterthought for the playoffs. Then came a 15-game win streak, which comprised the bulk of a 20-2 run that actually began in late June. That took the Sox from 100/1 long shot to +1800 10th choice in Caesars World Series odds. If the season ended today, Boston would be the second of three AL wild-card teams. "A good amount of bets came in on the Red Sox at some decent numbers for the bettors," Biggio said. "Not many got in at the peak of 100/1, but there are some tickets at 50/1 and 40/1. "Were still OK to the Red Sox, though. Theyre a good story, and their playoff matchups would draw a lot of action. Red Sox-Yankees and Red Sox-White Sox would do a lot of business." And a Red Sox-Dodgers World Series a repeat of the 2018 championship, won by Boston would do massive numbers at sportsbooks. Southside Ride Arguably the biggest surprise of the 2026 MLB season is the White Sox sitting atop the AL Central, at 57-51. In fact, through games of July 30, only the Rays (64-44) and Yankees (61-48) have better records in the AL, and Chicago is tied with Boston. So a team that opened at a massive +30000 (300/1) at Caesars is now all the way to +2500. And plenty of bettors got on the White Sox at longer-shot odds. "Our position on the White Sox is a pretty big red figure, and I imagine its similar at other sportsbooks," Biggio said. "All those $10 and $20 bets add up." Indeed, a $20 flier at 300/1 would profit $6,000 if the White Sox lift the trophy. If you got frisky and put down a hundred bucks which surely some people did that bet would profit $30,000. Torchia pointed to a couple other surprising teams that would blow up Caesars bottom line in World Series odds, including the Pirates and the Cardinals. Both are within three games in the NL wild-card hunt. Pittsburgh is a dead-even 55-55, 2.5 games out of the third and final wild-card slot. St. Louis is 54-55, three games out in the wild card. Pittsburgh opened at +15000 (150/1) to win the World Series and is now +7500. "The Pirates have been a fun story. Every year, they seem to do this, and they normally flame out," Torchia said. "But this year, theyre stuck around .500 and maybe could eke out a Wild Card spot. "Wed take a big hit on the Pirates winning the World Series." As for St. Louis: "Its not as much of a hit on the Cardinals, but it wouldnt be great for us," Torchia said. "We had their win total at 74.5. We had no faith in them. Theyve outperformed their expectations. "And our customers were betting into the Cardinals, because of the name brand and the big price." All that said, as noted above, the Pirates are still well down the oddsboard at +7500, and the Cardinals are double that at +15000 (150/1). Texas Twosome The top three teams in tickets and money in Caesars World Series odds are the Dodgers by far followed by the Yankees and Mariners. New York is the +550 second choice to win it all, trailing only Los Angeles. Seattle is the +1600 co-seventh choice, despite currently sitting sub-.500 at 53-57. Torchia said Caesars is rooting for two of the Mariners division rivals at this point. "Wed like to see the Astros or the Rangers win the World Series," he said. Like Seattle, both Texas and Houston are hovering around .500, with the Rangers in first at 55-54 and Houston a half-game back at 55-55. "I could see Texas as a sleeper, a good under-the-radar team. Nobody talks about the Rangers," Torchia said. The Rangers are +1600 joining the Ms while the Astros are +3500 in World Series futures. Biggio agreed that Texas and Houston are both good for the book. But hes really looking for the least attractive matchup possible. "Im rooting for a non-sexy World Series, the most boring possible: the Brewers vs. the Rays," Biggio said. "They both play the best fundamental baseball. I think the Brewers are very underrated." Biggio might just get that matchup. Tampa Bay (64-44) has the ALs best record and is the +1200 co-fourth choice in odds to win the World Series, joined by the Braves. Milwaukee (67-41) has the second-best mark in all baseball, behind only the Dodgers (69-40). Caesars has the Brew Crew at +900, the third choice to win it all, trailing only the Dodgers and Yankees.
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    MLB trade deadline odds: Breaking down teams favored to land Freddy Peralta, Luis Arraez and other big names
    With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, here's a look at betting odds for some star players' next teams
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    Gotham, USWNT defender Emily Sonnett out with a ruptured patellar tendon
    Gotham FC and U.S. national team defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the National Women's Soccer League season because of a ruptured patellar tendon. Sonnet was injured early in Gothams 2-2 draw last week with the Portland Thorns. Emily has the full support of everyone at the club, and we will be with her every step of the way throughout her recovery, Yael Averbuch West, Gotham's president of soccer operations, said in a statement Friday. She is incredibly resilient, and we know she will return stronger.The injury is a blow to both the United States and Gotham. Sonnett, 32, joined Gotham ahead of the 2024 season and was on the squad that won last year's NWSL championship. She signed a contract extension in June that would keep her with the club through 2028. She is the only player in the NWSL to play on three championship teams: Gotham (2025), Washington Spirit (2021) and the Portland Thorns (2017). She was on the U.S. team that won the 2019 Women's World Cup, as well as the squad that won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. She has played in 118 matches for the United States. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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    Wrestling on the radio? WWE set for 'groundbreaking' call of SummerSlam 2026
    MINNEAPOLIS Radio is woven into the fabric of sports. It doesn't just relay the action in the games, it gives audiences a sense of presence inside the stadiums without needing visuals.Sports have been broadcast on radio for roughly a century and is still around, mixing the nostalgic feeling with a modern approach. Baseball, basketball, football and more all still carry on the tradition.Now joining the space? Wrestling.WWE will produce a radio broadcast of SummerSlam 2026 on Aug. 1-2, marking the first time the wrestling company will do an audio simulcast of a premium live event. It comes as WWE launched WWE Radio on SiriusXM on July 27.Its a daring try. Wrestling has always been about witnessing iconic moments inside the ring. It gained popularity through screens, not transistor radios.The broadcasting team of NXT, Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, are tasked with the job, out to successfully dish out a one-of-a-kind experience.Vic and I (are) doing something groundbreaking, Booker T told USA TODAY Sports.WWE SummerSlam 2026 predictions: Picks, winners for every matchBoth commentators remember the days of listening to sporting events on the radio, and it helps that Joseph has lived it. Before coming to WWE, he was a radio anchor and reporter in the Cleveland area, covering the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers and more. Joseph is excited to tap back into it all again, even with this being a unique experience.Joseph and Booker T expressed excitement when they learned about the opportunity, and each said theyve been doing plenty of work preparing for the event, in step with executives to nail down the format.This is really a huge step for everybody, Joseph said. It again is something that is very exciting to me, with the background that I have, to be able to craft now something that there is no mold to. Booker and I are really going to be the foundation and put this all together with our own little vision and be able to put our spin on it.Luckily, there may be no pair more suited to try this experiment.After meeting at a random gas station years ago, Joseph and Booker T have been calling NXT together since October 2022, making them currently the longest paired team in WWE. Not bad for a partnership Joseph said was only supposed to last three months.We know where each of us is going, and that synergy is something that I think is going to come out even more now because we don't have the visual aspect of it, Joseph said.In addition to their rapport, no one may know most of the stars better than them. Being in NXT, they work with talent when theyre just trying to find their footing in the business, before they go on to become players on the main roster.Some of them like Oba Femi, Trick Williams and the group Fatal Influence are on the SummerSlam card, and all are people synonymous with the voices of Joseph and Booker T. Knowing wrestlers on a deeper level is something Joseph said will enhance the storytelling, in addition to calling the action.As for how it will work? Booker T has the plan laid out.I'm gonna let Vic toss it up and I'm gonna put the alley-oop and dunk it down, Booker T said. Just let Vic do what he does, and I go out and do what I do, and try to more importantly take the fans on an experience. Take them on that journey, and have some fun.Fun is certainly in store when the two have the headset on, but that will also come with the pressure of needing to succeed. Joseph mentioned there are plans to continue calling premium live events on radio ... but in order for that to continue, the first edition needs to succeed.How will they achieve that?One viral moment, Booker T said. That's all we need.Besides, Joseph and Booker T are looking at this as history. The play-by-play man was reminded there aren't many firsts that are left in this industry and no one can take this achievement away from him and Booker T.There are blueprints to succeed calling other sporting events on radio, but wrestling doesnt have one. It allows Joseph and Booker T to craft their own game plan, one that makes wrestling just as good on radio.It's never been done before, and you're really going to be able to hear, visualize through your own mind. We're going to give you the movie. We're going to put the movie in your mind and let you play it, Joseph said. We're going to continue to build this thing from the ground up to where it isn't must see, it's must listen.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wrestling on the radio? WWE set for 'groundbreaking' call of SummerSlam 2026
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    Every Dodgers pitcher used in 2026
    Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (left) hands the ball to manager Dave Roberts (30) during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers set a franchise record by using 40 different pitchers in 2024, then did it again in 2025. This was after using 39 pitchers in both 2021 and 2023.Here are all the pitchers who appeared in a game for the Dodgers in 2026, starting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on opening day through the end of the season. We will update this throughout the year as new pitchers are added.Note: On a mobile device, this table will show up best in landscape mode.PitcherNameDate first used1Yoshinobu YamamotoThu, Mar 26 2Blake TreinenThu, Mar 26 3Will KleinThu, Mar 26 4Tanner ScottThu, Mar 26 5Emmet SheehanFri, Mar 27 6Jack DreyerFri, Mar 27 7Ben CaspariusFri, Mar 27 8Alex VesiaFri, Mar 27 9Edgardo HenriquezFri, Mar 27 10Edwin DazFri, Mar 27 11Tyler GlasnowSat, Mar 28 12Roki SasakiMon, Mar 30 13Justin WrobleskiMon, Mar 30 14Shohei OhtaniTue, Mar 31 15Miguel Rojas*Mon, Apr 6 16Kyle HurtWed, Apr 15 17Jake EderMon, Apr 20 18Brock StewartWed, May 6 19Blake SnellSat, May 9 20Paul GervaseSat, May 9 21Wyatt MillsSun, May 10 22Charlie BarnesFri, May 15 23Chayce McDermottSun, May 17 24Jonathan HernndezFri, May 2225Eric LauerTue, May 2626Evan PhillipsTue, July 727Landon KnackSat, July 11*positon player
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    Dillon Brooks tells streamer 'Neon' that Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors won't happen
    FearBuck: Dillon Brooks tells Neon that the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors WONT happenx.comx.comMore on Kawhi Leonard: Recent HoopsHype RumorsKawhi's odds of playing for the Toronto Raptors in 2026-27 have tumbled from 67.2% to 49.0% in the past 6 hours on Polymarket, an 18.2-point move. 7/31/2026 HoopsMaticNBABase: The Raptors are refusing to complete the trade for Kawhi Leonard because they are unwilling to take on the risk of potential NBA penalties, per @ramonashelburne "They are not willing to assume those risks." 7/30/2026 x.comNBABase: Steve Ballmer is expected to aggressively fight the NBA legally if penalties are levied against him in the Kawhi Leonard investigation, per @VinceGoodwill "Steve Ballmer can lawyer up as well as anybody." 7/30/2026 x.comOh No He Didn't: Baxter Holmes on the Kawhi/Clippers investigation: "I think the NBA wants to get this right. People have said to me all throughout that Adam Silver has forecast that in all his comments about how the burden of proof is on the league, that we're gonna follow the facts. They wanna be thorough so that at the end of the day, this process can look fair, transparent, accurate and that everybody can feel at peace with what happened" 7/30/2026 x.comOh No He Didn't: Ramona Shelburne on whether the Raptors would back out of the Kawhi trade: "I haven't heard them trying to back out. I think the discussion is more of a league wide discussion which is when you have a trade that gets held up, whether it's a failed physical or something like that you can modify the trade" 7/30/2026 x.comOh No He Didn't: Ramona Shelburne on the Kawhi/Clippers investigation: "I can see a world in which Kawhi Leonard is back on the Clippers if this trade doesn't go through and the Clippers quite frankly are fine with that" 7/30/2026 x.comJosh Lewenberg: Given the recent discourse and length of investigation, I can understand the skepticism but reality is the likelihood of Kawhi becoming a Raptor hasn't changed. Would still take a massive penalty (void contract or max suspension) to jeopardize the trade. Possible but don't see it. Voiding the contract would punish the league as much as it would punish Kawhi, and the only players who have ever been suspended 30+ games either punched a fan or brought guns into the locker room. NBA would need to build one hell of a case against Kawhi to drop the hammer on him. As I noted yesterday, Raptors wouldn't necessarily need to wait on arbitration for the trade to be completed. If they're comfortable inheriting whatever Kawhi discipline the league hands down, they could theoretically sign off on the deal (or renegotiate) before appeals are heard. 7/30/2026 x.comFormer Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis has emerged as another NBA figure connected to Rhode Island FC amid Pablo Torre's ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard's business relationships. On the latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Torre highlighted that Rhode Island FC publicly welcomed Theis into its ownership group in March 2023. The connection attracted attention because, according to Torre's reporting, Leonard, his uncle and business adviser Dennis Robertson, and Leonard's former agent Mitch Frankel also acquired ownership interests in the soccer club but their involvement was never publicly promoted by RIFC. There is no evidence presented in the podcast that Theis committed any wrongdoing or that his investment was connected to the LA Clippers. 7/30/2026 BasketNewsKawhi's odds of playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2026-27 have jumped from 8.5% to 29.1% in the past 6 hours on Polymarket, a 20.6-point move. 7/30/2026 HoopsMaticSources who have known and worked with Silver for years have repeatedly told ESPN that they do not expect him to be swayed by public attention in this case, one way or another. As one source explained, if the league ignored evidence that implicated the Clippers, then the cover-up would become a story; and if the league sought punishment without evidence, then the overreach would become a story. The source said they had full confidence that Silver would "play it straight," based on the facts, as Silver has said he would do throughout the inquiry. 7/29/2026 ESPNThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Dillon Brooks tells streamer 'Neon' that Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors won't happen
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