Atlante win again in Liga MX, beat Cruz AzulAfter many years away from Liga MX, Atlante won again in the top division.Los Potros went up 2-0 on the scoreboard and seemed to have everything under control, but La Mquina pushed forward and scored their first goal of the night.Just when it looked like the equalizer was coming, Atlante earned a penalty that Jhojan Julio converted well, restoring the two-goal lead.Cruz Azul kept trying, missed a penalty, and in the final seconds managed to pull one back, but they ran out of time to equalize.The current Liga MX champions suffered a painful home defeat, while Atlante, with grit and plenty of attitude, claimed a valuable victory.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Editor's note:Read more about Tarik Skubal being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal on Saturday, Aug. 1.The Dodgers traded away outfielder Zyhir Hope and a pair of right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith to bring Skubal to town. Skubal will arrive in Los Angeles with some momentum after several productive outings for the Tigers.The Hayward, California, native received a standing ovation after recording his 1,000th career strikeout on July 29.He allowed four hits and three earned runs in that game while striking out six and walking one batter in 6.2 innings pitched in what is now his final game with the Tigers. When is Tarik Skubal expected to start for Dodgers?Skubal was tentatively scheduled to take the mound for the Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 5, on a week of rest. The Dodgers will be taking on the Cubs at Chicago's Wrigley Field in an afternoon game that day, though it's not inconceivable he could start the Aug. 4 game. If Skubal starts Aug. 5 and were to remain on a schedule that includes a full week's rest between starts, he could pitch at Dodger Stadium against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Aug. 12.Tarik Skubal 2026 statsSkubal has produced a 7-5 overall record in 16 starts this season. He has a 2.79 ERA and struck out 116 in 96.2 innings pitched. He's allowed 74 hits, 33 runs (30 earned runs) and 10 home runs.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When will Tarik Skubal make first start with Dodgers? Possible date

Martina Navratilova ImagnMartina Navratilova recently criticized Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White and Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama over their responses to Sophie Cunninghams stance on transgender athletes in womens sports.The debate began after the Fever Guard, Sophie Cunningham, said in an interview with ESPN that transgender women should not be part of womens sports. She said that her goal was to protect young girls and women in sports, arguing they should not have to compete against them. Following her statement, several WNBA coaches were asked for their views on the issue.When questioned, the Portland Fire head coach, Sarama, said that he supported people from all communities but declined to give a direct answer on whether biological males should be allowed to compete in the WNBA. He said:Yeah, I mean, my focus is as a basketball coach, I be completely honest, like I dont think Ive ever had to think about that. Im completely supportive of, people from all communities, all walks of life, so thats my stance completely. You know, Im supportive of everyone in the Portland, you know, the community, said Sarama.The reporter again asked whether he would be fine with biological males participating in the WNBA. He replied:I think Ive given my answer already on that question. I dont feel like I need to go, go deep with that.The clip quickly circulated on X and caught the attention of Martina Navratilova, who slammed the coach with a blunt comment on X, writing:Another coward he has no stance.The former tennis player also reacted to comments from the Indiana Fever head coach, who, when asked about the issue, simply responded:Im not a biologist.Sharing Whites remark on X, Navratilova wrote:And another one.Martina Navratilova weighed in on Iga Swiateks Wimbledon exit Iga Swiateks Wimbledon campaign came to an end in the third round after losing to Alexandra Eala (6-7(11), 2-6) on July 4. Following the upset, Martina Navratilova sat for a conversation with the Tennis Channel, where she highlighted that the Pole did not appear good emotionally. Reflecting on Swiateks match against Eala, the former tennis player said:I think the recipe [for Eala] was to mix up the serves. Hit a lot of body serves into the Swiatek forehand or backhand, and she just could not figure out how to return better serves. She did not get those break points, and she [eala] defended really well. And Swiatek, quite frankly, was not good emotionally. She was just so up and down; she could not keep it together today, Martina Navratilova said.Following her early exit at Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek is set to open her Canadian Open campaign on August 4. Her first-round opponent is yet to be decided.Read more:How Does Ref Miss Something So Egregious Coco Gauffs Ex-Coach Shocked By Viral Angel Reese Dribble ClipCarlos Alcaraz Picks Djokovic Over Himself, Nadal & Sinner In 4-Way Spidey Moves BattleCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in tennis, college football, mens college basketball, womens college basketball, and college baseball!

Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning his match against Alexander Blockx of Belgium on day two at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Susan Mullane-Imagn ImagesAlexander Zverev has arrived in Montral for the 2026 Canadian Open after preparing for the North American hardcourt swing at Rafael Nadals academy in Mallorca. Ahead of his campaign, the world No. 2 received warm messages from Nadal and his sister, Maribel, after enjoying their hospitality during his training stint.Alexander Zverev Welcomes Rafael Nadals Advice on His GameZverev fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a Grand Slam champion at the French Open this year. He followed up his triumph by reaching the Wimbledon final, where he fell short of completing the Channel Slam after losing to Jannik Sinner in the title clash.After his runner-up finish at the All England Club, the world No. 2 traveled to Spain for a well-deserved vacation. He was spotted spending time with Nadal during a boat trip in Ibiza before enjoying his girlfriend Sophia Thomallas company as he continued to unwind.Subsequently, Zverev ramped up his training for the North American hardcourt swing at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, acknowledging that practicing at the academy helped him acclimate to the heat he expects to encounter in the United States.I love Mallorca in general, its just a great island to be. I think in the summer especially, its great preparation. You know you have a lot of heat here, which you will need in America as well. And the facilities, theyre incredible. I think its quite obviously one of the best academies in the world. But you can also have privacy here, which is very nice for me and I enjoy coming back here, Zverev said.During his stay, Zverev also credited Nadal and his uncle Toni for their valuable advice, saying he particularly appreciated the 22-time Grand Slam champions insight on areas of improvement in his game.Its a great help. Uncle Toni was on the court quite a lot with us. Rafa also came twice. Its great to hear what their opinion is about my game. Ive been playing against Rafa for 10 years, so its nice to hear from him from a competitive standpoint, but also what he thinks I can improve in my game. I still want to improve every single day. So, I think it was a great help to have him on the court, he added.The 29-year-old later documented his preparations on Instagram and extended his gratitude to the academy for the hospitality.Summer swing prep done Big thanks to @rafanadalacademy for having me Canada/US next , he captioned his Instagram post.Rafael Nadal and his sister, Maribel, both shared heartwarming messages for Zverev in the comments.It was a pleasure! Thanks for coming! , Nadal commented.Hope to see you soon here! Thanks for coming , Maribel wrote.Zverev has since touched down in Montral and begun gearing up for his campaign at the tournament venue.MORE: Canadian Open ATP Montral Draw Featuring Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev EmergesWith Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic all absent from the Canadian Open draw, top seed Alexander Zverev is the favorite to clinch the ATP Masters 1000 title in Montral. Following a first-round bye, the German will face either Lorenzo Sonego or Tallon Griekspoor in his opening match.This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

The MLB is days away from the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline on Monday. Statuses vary across the majors between buyers, sellers or teeterers, but it seems clear where the Toronto Blue Jays will lean.Reports have varied as to whether the Blue Jays will commit to selling at the deadline, but their current standing seems to indicate they will.Despite being winners of three-straight games and two consecutive series, Toronto entered Sunday with a 52-59 record and in the basement of the American League East. The Jays are 12.5 games out for first place in the AL East.The Blue Jays have their star core, including first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (who's regressed this season but has dealt with back issues), starting pitcher Dylan Cease, second baseman Ernie Clement, closer Louis Varland and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto set to return next season.Several of Toronto's injured players, including starting pitcher Cody Ponce and outfielder Addison Barger (both out for the season) are also expected to be ready for spring training next year.This leaves the Blue Jays in a unique position to shed some of its $282 million salary, which ranks fourth in the majors, while still having hopes of being competitive in 2027.Several players have been floated out as potential trade candidates, including the team's former closer.It was reported several days ago that the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in a reunion with demoted closer Jeff Hoffman. Based on a report from USA Today's MLB insider Bob Nightengale, Hoffman isn't the only Toronto player Philadelphia is interested in acquiring.According to Nightengale's article, the Phillies are "intrigued" in a package of Hoffman and outfielder Daulton Varsho.Hoffman entered the season as the Blue Jays' closer. He ended up losing the job to Varland, who's in the midst of a career-best season.Hoffman has posted a 3.94 ERA this season and has struck out 75 batters in 48 innings pitched across 51 appearances. Hoffman has also been mentioned as a potential target for another National League contender, the Chicago Cubs.MIN - Kody Clemens Solo HR (6) Distance: 408 ft EV: 105.6 mph LA: 26 96.6 mph four-seam fastball (TOR - RHP Jeff Hoffman) Would be out in 30/30 MLB parksTOR (5) @ MIN (4) 9th#MNTwinspic.twitter.com/oMpYHTs4ve MLB Home Runs (@MLBHRs_) June 7, 2025Varsho is in his fourth year with Toronto and has been one of the team's better defenders during his tenure, but hasn't been able to replicate the power potential he displayed last season.This season, Varsho has slashed .245/.309/.379 with a .688 OPS in 98 games and has hit 19 doubles, two triples and seven home runs with 26 RBIs. He hit 20 homers in 71 games last year.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 05: Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after being pulled from the game against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning in game two of the Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) GettyWWith less than 48 hours remaining until Mondays MLB trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET, deals are starting to fly in.The latest came Saturday night when the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners agreed to a blockbuster trade.White Sox Acquire 3-Time All-StarChicago desperately needed starting pitching, and the front office addressed that need by acquiring three-time All-Star Luis Castillo from the Mariners.The White Sox paid a steep price, sending reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith to Seattle.Breaking: The Chicago White Sox are acquiring right-hander Luis Castillo in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith, sources tell @JeffPassan.Get breaking news alerts from Jeff Passan through pic.twitter.com/l4Au4PTHfC ESPN (@espn) August 2, 2026The White Sox will also assume the remainder of Castillos contract, paying him $22.75 million this season and another $22.75 million in 2027.Castillos 2026 SeasonCastillo hasnt looked like himself in 2026, but a change of scenery could help him rediscover his previous form.He joins Chicago with a 3-9 record and a 5.06 ERA across 17 starts and 20 appearances this season.Now in his 10th MLB season, Castillo may be showing signs of regression, though this could simply be an outlier year. He posted a 3.54 ERA last season, and over the course of his career, he has finished with an ERA above 4.00 only once.White Sox Right NowThe White Sox have been one of baseballs biggest surprises this season and, entering Saturday night, sit firmly in the American League playoff race.Chicago is 58-52 and holds a 2.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians and a 3.0-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central.Castillo may not solve every problem, but he gives the White Sox another proven arm as they try to make a serious postseason push in an American League that appears wide open.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Chicago White Sox Acquire 3-Time All-Star in Blockbuster Trade With Mariners appeared first on HEAVY.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 29: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout prior to facing the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyATLANTA, GA - APRIL 09: Alex Anthopoulos of the Atlanta Braves aknowledges the crowd at Truist Park during the World Series Ring Ceremony on April 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images) GettyThe Atlanta Braves have traded pitching prospectsCarter Holton and Lucas Braun to the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter.FanSideds Robert Murray wrote on X: Sources: The Braves are sending Carter Holton and Lucas Braun to the Royals in the Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter trade.Atlanta Braves Trade Two Pitchers to Kansas City RoyalsGettyATLANTA, GA APRIL 09: Alex Anthopoulos of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges the crowd at Truist Park during the World Series Ring Ceremony on April 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)The Braves are the clear buyers in the trade while the Royals are the sellers. Thomas gives Atlanta a needed corner outfield bat. He is known to mash lefties, slashing .263/.370/.430 against southpaws this year. Meanwhile, Falter gives the team added pitching depth.The Braves drafted Holton, a left-hander, in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt University. Holton, 23, didnt pitch at all last season and has struggled this year, posting a 4.32 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings across 10 appearances (eight starts) between rookie ball and Single-A.The Braves selected Braun, a right-hander, in the sixth round (No. 189 overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft from Cal State Northridge. He is currently with Triple-A. In his minor-league career, Braun, 24, has posted a 3.43 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and 421 strikeouts over 414 2/3 innings.Braun is the clear headliner of the two prospects in this trade. Holton isnt in the Braves top-30 prospects per MLB Pipeline, while Braun ranked as the organizations No. 8 overall prospect before the deal.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Atlanta Braves Trade 23-Year-Old, 24-Year-Old Pitchers to Kansas City Royals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Since the beginning of this season, a dark cloud has been hovering over Detroit. That cloud featured the possibility that this was the final season that longtime ace Tarik Skubal would be playing in Motown. And as the Tigers season began to drift away from their goal of making the postseason, the hypothetical of trading their homegrown superstar quickly turned into a certain reality.Sure enough, the Tigers closed the book on the Skubal era on Saturday, trading their all-world ace to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith, sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports.Although a deal became expected over the past week, the gravity of this move for Detroit (and the rest of the league) is still settling in.The Tigers were in a no-win situation after their dreadful start to the season. Not only did it put them in a deep hole in the standings, but it also left Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris with basically one real option: Move the two-time Cy Young winner before he walked as a free agent.From a purely baseball perspective, this needed to be done. Skubal has been baseballs most valuable trade asset for the past three seasons. With the Tigers having no viable shot at winning the World Series in 2026 and Skubal having just two more months of club control before free agency, not moving the two-time AL Cy Young wouldve represented baseball malpractice by Detroit.Even so, while the Tigers got back long-term assets for their future in exchange for two months of their homegrown ace, trading Skubal feels like a hollow ending for Detroit. The southpaw has been on a generational run over the past four seasons, and coming off back-to-back Cy Young Awards, theres very few players in the game who are as impactful. Skubal finishes his tenure in Detroit 61-42 with a 3.04 ERA and 1,0005 strikeouts in 150 starts, to go with his two-All-Star appearances and two Cy Youngs.In the return, the Tigers acquire Hope, one of the best prospects in the game. The 21-year-old outfielder is currently the No. 25 prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, and should be in the big leagues in the not-too-distant future. Pairing him with the newly promoted Max Clark will form a tandem Tigers fans will enjoy for years to come.Ryan, the other headliner, has an electric arm and should slot into the Tigers rotation as soon as this year, as he has been working his way back from a hamstring strain. And while he is already 27 years old, many evaluators around the league still believe he has the elite stuff to be a real-deal rotation piece.But no matter the new players headed to Detroit, in a division that has been there for the taking the past few seasons, its impossible not to look at this result as a disappointment for the Tigers and their fans. With an ace of Skubals caliber on the roster and the clock seemingly ticking on his time in Detroit, you would think the team would have done more to build around him. Instead, the Tigers moves the past two years left a lot to be desired, and now the organization is tasked with trying to fill the massive void left in his absence. DorseyGrading the trade return for the Tigers: C+Early reports regarding Detroits priorities in a Skubal return indicated that the Tigers wanted to land a ready-made rotation replacement. That obviously did not need to be a pitcher on Skubals level but ideally would be a younger arm with upside who could be a fixture on the starting staff for years to come. With that in mind, River Ryan is a fascinating pitcher to headline this gargantuan trade, especially among the many Dodgers arms Detroit could have demanded.While Ryan did make his major-league debut in 2024, he is far less accomplished than the likes of Emmet Sheehan or Justin Wrobleski, either of whom the Dodgers could have in theory parted with and still had more than enough starting pitching to make their push for a three-peat. In fact, even with his 28th birthday coming up later this month, Ryan is rookie-eligible, as he amassed only 20 innings in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery that wiped out the entirety of his 2025 season, and he has pitched only in Triple-A this season.That said, the Dodgers depth in front of Ryan is quite relevant here, as his terrific and deep arsenal the righty leads with a four-seamer averaging 97 mph, and his slider, curveball and cutter all flash plus surely wouldve been given an opportunity in the majors in most rotations by now. Such a chance never opened up for him in Los Angeles, and now hes off to the Motor City, where the pressure to validate his prolonged prospect status will ratchet up immediately. If hes healthy, theres no reason Ryan shouldnt be a major part of Detroits rotation down the stretch, regardless of whether this team is still in the wild-card mix.This is the second trade in the young career of Zyhir Hope, who arrived in the Dodgers system as part of the return from the Cubs for Michael Busch. It quickly became apparent upon Hopes entry into pro ball that the 11th-round pick out of a Virginia high school was a much better prospect than his draft slot would suggest, as his electric, left-handed bat speed stood out from the get-go, enabling outlier slugging production in the minors.As Hope has filled out his 5-foot-10 frame, he has lost some foot speed and moved out of center field to a corner, where he projects to be average in left or right. He draws a healthy amount of walks but also whiffs a fair bit, meaning hell have to keep getting to his huge raw power in games to profile as an every-day player. He has crushed 23 homers across 94 Double-A games this year as a 21-year-old, so it wouldnt be surprising to see him finish with Triple-A Toledo and compete for a spot in Detroits outfield next spring. With a comical abundance of outfield depth in their farm system, the Dodgers were able to part with Hope without sweating. Hes exciting but expendable to them, anyway.Brady Smith was a third-round pick out of a Tennessee high school in 2023 but underwent Tommy John surgery not long after signing, delaying his pro debut until 2025. His stuff was intriguing upon his return last year, but the real breakout has occurred this summer, as the right-hander has racked up 113 punchouts across 74 innings, equating to a 35.3% strikeout rate that ranks fourth among minor-league arms with 70 innings pitched.Smith sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and has an absolute hammer of a curveball as his go-to secondary weapon. There are some exciting ingredients here, but he has done most of his damage this season at Low-A he was just promoted to High-A a couple weeks ago. He turns 22 in January, so were still talking about a pretty young arm, but his being included in the Skubal deal means Smith will assume the title of most important pitching prospect in Detroits system once Ryan graduates. Thats quite a title to bestow on a pitcher with such little experience and minimal prospect fanfare. Shusterman