Heat reportedly in talks with $645M veteran duo to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Miami Heat are close to finalizing their roster as they continue to build on what has already been a successful offseason. Miami has assembled one of the strongest rosters in the Eastern Conference, but the front office is still looking to make a few more additions.Right now, the Heat have significant interest in adding four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, a five-time All Star and the fourth-most prolific three-point shooter in NBA history, has emerged as a player of strong interest to the Miami Heat, multiple sources said in recent days. The Heat has interest in adding Thompson whether LeBron James joins the Heat or not, a source said, Miami Heralds Barry Jackson wrote.In fact, acquiring Thompson remains Miami's top priority this offseason.They hope not. The Miami Heat's number one priority right now is to acquire shooting. And they found their No. 1 target for that...Klay Thompson. The problem is Klay Thompson has one year left on his Mavs contract so they're exploring whether they can trade for him, whether this could end up in a buyout, we'll see over the next several weeks," ESPN's Shams Charania said.While Thompson remains the Heat's primary target, the organization has also been in discussions with other veteran free agents. Miami has held conversations with DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal regarding potential deals.Among the free agents currently available who the Heat has already shown some level of interest in are veteran guard Bradley Beal and veteran forward DeMar DeRozan, Miami Heralds Anthony Chiang wrote. The Heat has had discussions with the representatives for both players, according to league sources.Adding either player would provide another offensive boost, while signing both would significantly strengthen Miami's scoring and perimeter shooting. The Heat have made it clear they want to continue improving their offense, and both veterans would help accomplish that goal.Beal and DeRozan have combined to earn $645 million in NBA contracts throughout their careers. Pairing either veteranor bothwith Miami's current core would be a major addition, but now it comes down to whether the Heat can get a deal across the finish line.More NBA news:Lakers insider drops brutal ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga warning as $45M decision loomsLakers predicted to trade Jarred Vanderbilt, major draft capital for $88M Luka Doncic rim runnerLakers linked to trade for Mavericks' $64M former Luka Doncic teammate with proven chemistryHeat's Bam Adebayo gives blunt feelings on LeBron James signing with 76ers instead of Miami

Luis Arraez has found a new home, with the San Francisco Giants trading the infielder to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPNs Jeff Passan.BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, sources tell ESPN. Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2026Arraez signed a one-year, $12 million deal with San Francisco in January after a surprisingly weak free agency this offseason. But Arraez has done well with the Giants, and his production has ticked back up this season, making him one of the likely players to get dealt ahead of the deadline.After a middling year with the San Diego Padres in 2025, Arraez is on track for a career-best season coming out of the All-Star break. Though the infielder is sometimes criticized for not having a lot of power on offense, his batting average is one of the best in baseball.Arraez also has value as a defender, starting at second base with the Giants after being shunted to first base last year with the Padres.The Giants are one of the bleakest teams in the league this season. Though they don't have the worst record in MLB that honor is being passed between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels San Francisco is down near the bottom, and doesn't have a lot of direction.Arraez has been the sole bright spot for the Giants on an otherwise mediocre team. Unfortunately for fans, that meant that he was the best asset for general manager Buster Posey to trade away as San Francisco looks ahead to next season.This story will be updated.

Renegade wins Saturday's Jim Dandy at Saratoga to keep his name in the 3-year-old championship mix. Photo courtesy of NYRAAugust 3 (UPI) -- Hold all tickets in the race for the 3-year-old championship. After Renegade stormed from the clouds to win Saturday's Jim Dandy at Saratoga, it appears Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo hasn't quite nailed down the crown yet.The Jim Dandy was the feature attraction in a dandy weekend of racing that included the Arlington Million program at Colonial Downs, some well-funded new turf races at Ellis Park, a Breeders' Cup qualifier at Del Mar and more.Internationally, Glorious Goodwood was a big success alongside Group 1 races in France and Germany.The 3-year-oldsTwinkle Town wins Saturday's Grade II Saratoga Special for 2-year-olds at Saratoga. Photo by Joe Napolitano, courtesy of NYRARenegade has a way to go if he hopes to catch Golden Tempo in the 3-year-old rankings -- but not as far as he had to go to catch the early leaders and win Saturday's Grade II $500,000 Grade II Jim Dandy at Saratoga.With jockey Irad Ortiz up, the Into Mischief colt looked more sound asleep than relaxed as he trailed pacesetting Chip Honcho by 10 lengths or more down the backstretch.Burnham Square wins Saturday's Arlington Million at Colonial Downs. Photo courtesy of Colonial DownsBut Ortiz was just executing the strategy he'd outlined for trainer Todd Pletcher. Renegade picked it up on the turn and simply blew by everything he saw, winning by 1/2 length. Fellow Triple Crown trail warriors Commandment and Silent Tactic finished second and third, respectively.Renegade now has two Grade I wins, also including the Arkansas Derby, but finished second by a neck to Golden Tempo in the Kentucky Derby and third to that same rival and Commandment in the Belmont Stakes.Eunomia wins Saturday's Grade I Clement Hirsch at Del Mar, a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Distaff. Photo by Benoit Photography, courtesy of Del Mar Turf ClubGolden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, also has two wins but they're the Derby and the Belmont -- trump cards in the championship game.Golden Tempo passed on the Jim Dandy because his training was interrupted by a post-Belmont illness. But the two are slated for a third head-to-head meeting Aug. 29 in the Grade I Travers. After that, it might be the Breeders' Cup Classic Oct. 31 at Keeneland -- possibly for all the marbles.Mike Repole, who owns Renegade in partnership with his breeders, Robert and Lawana Lowe, is looking forward to those races."Listen, the best 3-year-old in the country right now is Golden Tempo. How can you say he's not, right?" Repole asked rhetorically after the Jim Dandy. "So, of course, I wanted a shot here. But we'll get a shot at the Travers and we'll see what happens."In other 3-year-old action, Bob Baffert-trained Sabino Canyon won a stretch duel with the odds-on favorite, Bravaro, in Saturday's $100,000 Petramalo Mile for 3-year-olds at Colonial Downs.Sea Strike ran away with Sunday's $150,000 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga, winning by 8 1/4 lengths over the favorite, Chief Wallaby.DistaffEunomia and Simply Joking turned for home well in front in Saturday's $400,000 Grade I Clement Hirsch at Del Mar and looked ready to duke it out to the finish.But Eunomia found the extra gear and ran on to win by 1/2 length, as Om and Joy closed to finish second, 1 length ahead of Simply Joking. The race was a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Distaff.ClassicParamount Prince jumped to the lead in Saturday's $210,000 (Canadian) Grade III Seagram Cup on the Woodbine all-weather course, held a 1-length advantage through most of the race and survived a late bid to win by a head.SprintLocal Knowledge disputed the lead in a tightly bunched field in Friday's $250,000 Grade II Amsterdam for 3-year-olds at Saratoga, chased Solitude Dude through the final strides and won by a head.Verifier posted a 2 1/4-length score in Saturday's $100,000 Reigh Count at Colonial Downs.Filly & mare sprintMashalla grabbed her second straight win in Saturday's $100,000 Tyson Gilpin Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Colonial Downs.TurfBurnham Square won a four-horse scramble to the finish in Saturday's Grade I Arlington Million at Colonial Downs, scoring by 1/2 length over Gran Oriente. Dresden Row was third, just a nose farther back, and a neck in front of long shot pacesetter Layabout.Burnham Square, a 4-year-old Liam's Map gelding, turned to the turf after a run on the 2025 Triple Crown trail for trainer Ian Wilkes.Also in the division: Trainer Cherie DeVaux won Saturday's $500,000 Grade II Secretariat Stakes for 3-year-olds at Colonial Downs with Supercharger and Sunday' $300,000 Green River Island Stakes at Ellis Park with Brilliant Berti. And Fancy Sailor won Sunday's $250,000 Water Tower Stakes for 3-year-olds at Ellis Park.Filly & mare turfGimme a Nother, a South African import trained by Graham Motion, ran by the leaders in the final sixteenth of Saturday's $500,000 Grade II Beverly D. at Colonial Downs and won by a neck over Achieve. She was sent off favorite after wins in the Grade II John C. Mabee at Del Mar last September and the Grade II Eatontown in her season-opener in June at Monmouth Park.Also, Bohemian won Sunday's $250,000 Pucker Up Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Ellis Park, English invader Survie won Sunday's $250,000 Grade II Glens Falls at Saratoga, Amberglen scored Saturday's $225,000 Grade III Lake George for 3-year-old fillies at the Spa and I Love You Anyway won Sunday's $250,000 Sunkissed at Ellis Park.Turf sprintAt Ellis Park, Joe Shiesty won Sunday's $250,000 Tri-State Turf Sprint at Ellis Park. Cloe won Saturday's $250,000 Hummingbird for fillies and mares.OnSaturday at Colonial Downs, My Boy Prince won the $150,000 Van Clief by a head and Roja, the odds-on favorite, took the $150,000 Andy Guest Stakes for fillies and mares by 1/2 length.Pandora's Gift won Saturday's $100,000 Incredible Revenge at Monmouth Park, leading gate to wire.JuvenileTwinkle Town, making just his second start, won a pace duel with Grade III Sanford winner Booked through the early furlongs of Saturday's $250,000 Grade II Saratoga Special, and then left all five rivals in his dust as he drew off to win by 6 lengths.Juvenile filliesStress Relief, making just her second start, got by the leaders with a rally into the stretch in Sunday's $225,000 Grade III Adirondack at Saratoga, and then kicked away to win by 3 1/2 lengths.The Not This Time filly ran 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:17.45 with Junior Alvarado up for trainer Kinnon LaRose. She started her career with a 5-length victory at Churchill Downs on June 20.Juvenile turfFanshell Beach battled to the lead in Saturday's $200,000 Riverside Rush Stakes at Ellis Park, got out to a clear one in the stretch and held off long shot Crack On to win by 1/2 length.Around the world, around the clockGlorious GoodwoodShayem got first run at pacesetter Catullus in Friday's Group 3 HKJC World Pool Thoroughbred Stakes for 3-year-olds, grabbed the lead a furlong out and held on to win by 1/2 length over Talk of New York.Trained by Kevin Burke, Shayem finished second in the Group 2 German 2000 Guineas on May 25 and then second in the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket in his last race.Talk of New York finished third in the Group 1 St James's Palace Stakes in his most recent outing.A big field was spread right across the course at the finish of the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes -- a 5 1/2-furlong dash down the Goodwood straight.American Affair, a 6-year-old Washington, D.C., gelding who raced closest to the stands side, got there 1/2 length ahead of Rumstar, who toiled in the far-side group.FranceBlue Bolt rallied stoutly along the stands-side rail heading for the finish in Sunday's Group 1 Prix Rothschild at Deauville and outfinished Precise by 1/2 length for her fourth win without a loss this season.The outcome mirrored the Group 1 Falmouth at Newmarket on July 10, where Blue Bolt was a 2-length winner over Precise.GermanySoreanga found a clear path in the final 100 meters of Sunday's Group 1 Henkel-Preis Diana or German Oaks and pulled clear of 14 rivals to win by 3 1/2 lengths over Lapotheose.Soreanga, a German-bred daughter of Siyouni, out of the Galileo mare Saltita, won for the third time in four starts.

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Luis Arraez will play for his fourth team in three seasons, as the San Francisco Giants reportedly traded the All-Star infielder to the Philadelphia Phillies, per The Athletic. The Phillies are also receiving reliever Caleb Kilian, and sending the Giants pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair, also per The Athletic. This move concludes Arraez's short stint in San Francisco. He joined the Giants out of free agency prior to the 2026 season, agreeing to a one-year deal, worth $12 million. Through 103 games, he's delivered an NL-best .324 batting average. But with the Giants (47-62) in a noncompetitive position, the organization shipped him to a contender. Regardless of where he's playing, Arraez has consistently produced at the plate. Over seven-and-half seasons, he has a career .318 batting average. He won the batting title with the Miami Marlins in 2023. However, he hasn't always been reliable on the defensive side, reflected in his career average 3.4 WAR. In 2026, he's turned that around. After primarily playing first base with the San Diego Padres, he returned to second base in San Francisco, and flourished: Arraez has been worth 3.1 wins above replacement alone in 2026, thanks to the defensive improvement. The Phillies have struggled with defense up the middle, thanks to shortstop Trea Turner, who has also been scuffling at the plate Turner is batting just .250/.299./404, for a well below-average 87 OPS+ in addition to the defensive issues. Bryson Stott, Philadelphia's primary second baseman, is also a shortstop, however, so the addition of another second baseman allows for a possible shift to remove Turner's glove from the equation. Arraez, 29, will resurface on the free-agent market after the 2026 season. Marquez is a 20-year-old starter in the minors, currently striking out 14.2 batters per nine across Single-A and High-A in 2026. Gair is 22 and a reliever with strikeout stuff he has punched out 66 batters in 36 innings across two Single-A levels in 2026 but he also struggles with his control: despite striking out 15.1 batters per nine over his minor-league career, his K/BB is just 1.89.

The Herald-Tribune recently unveiled The Big 15 list of the Sarasota-Manatee counties' top college football recruits entering 2026 high school football season.We ranked the players from No. 1 to No. 15 based on hard scholarship offers, the level of the schools making the offers, and those who possess the potential to receive attention from Power Four programs. We selected Venice High wide receiver Tyree Mannings Jr. as our No. 1 college football recruit in the Sarasota-Manatee area. Do you agree?Now is your chance to have your say. Vote in our poll today for the player you think we should have selected for No. 1 for 2026.Poll closes at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

Toms River Little League remains alive in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series and will play a must-win elimination game Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Greenville, North Carolina.The New Jersey team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch on ESPN2 after a 4-1 loss to Asia-Pacific on Sunday.Just days after rallying past Pennsylvania 5-3 to win the Mid-Atlantic championship, Toms River now faces a win-or-go-home test on youth softball's biggest stage.A win Tuesday would keep NJ's 2026 Little League Softball World Series hopes alive. A loss would end the tournament run for the team that became the first squad from Toms River's softball program to reach the World Series.Here's when Toms River plays next, how to watch and where the New Jersey team stands in the Little League Softball World Series bracket.When is Toms River Little League game?Toms River Little League softball, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, will play at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series game in Greenville, North Carolina. Toms River must win to stay alive in the tournament, and will play the losing team in tonight's New England vs. Central game.What channel is Toms River Little League Softball World Series game on?The Little League Softball World Series 2026 elimination game will air on ESPN2.How to watch NJ Little League Softball World Series game?Toms River's Little League Softball World Series elimination game will air on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday. Fans can stream ESPN2 through Fubo and other live TV streaming services that carry the channel.Watch the Little League Softball World Series 2026 on FuboHow to follow LLSWS scoresYou can follow Little League Softball World Series scores and live game updates through GameChanger, the official youth sports app and scorekeeping platform used by Little League.Who does Toms River play next in the Little League Softball World Series?Toms River's opponent has not yet been determined. The New Jersey team will face the loser of Monday night's New England vs. Central matchup in Tuesday's Orange Bracket elimination game.2026 Little League Softball World Series schedule todayDue to weather in Greenville, North Carolina, Little League adjusted Monday's Little League Softball World Series schedule. The revised LLSWS schedule today:Game 4: Canada vs. North Carolina, 9 a.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 5: Latin America vs. Asia-Pacific, noon ET (ESPN2)Game 6: Southeast vs. Europe-Africa, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 7: Southwest vs. Winner of Game 4, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Game 8: New England vs. Winner of Game 3, 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU)Monday night's results will determine Toms River's opponent in Tuesday's elimination game.Who should Toms River fans watch tonight?Toms River fans should keep an eye on tonight's New England vs. Central game, when Bristol, Connecticut, Little League faces Central champion Daviess County Little League of Owensboro, Kentucky. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The losing team will face Toms River in Tuesday's elimination game.Fans can stream the game through services that carry ESPNU, including Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV Stream. Follow the Bristol vs Owensboro score live on Gamechanger.2026 Little League Softball World Series scheduleThe 2026 Little League Softball World Series continues through Aug. 9 in Greenville, North Carolina. Toms River's next game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4 in the tournament's Orange Bracket elimination round. A win keeps the Mid-Atlantic champions alive, while a loss ends their World Series run.Tuesday, Aug. 4Game 9 (Purple): Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 7, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 10 (Orange): Loser of Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 8, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 11 (Orange): Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 5, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 12 (Purple): Loser of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 6, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Wednesday, Aug. 5Game 13 (Orange): Winner of Game 10 vs. Winner of Game 11, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 14 (Purple): Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 12, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Thursday, Aug. 6Game 15 (Purple): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Game 16 (Orange): Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 8, 5 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Friday, Aug. 7Game 17 (Purple): Loser of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 14, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 18 (Orange): Loser of Game 16 vs. Winner of Game 13, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Saturday, Aug. 8Game 19 (Orange Championship): Winner of Game 16 vs. Winner of Game 18, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2, Fubo)Game 20 (Purple Championship): Winner of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 17, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Sunday, Aug. 9Game 21 (Third-place game): Loser of Game 19 vs. Loser of Game 20, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN, Fubo)Game 22 (LLSWS Championship): Winner of Game 19 vs. Winner of Game 20, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, Fubo)LLSWS bracketToms River remains alive in the Orange Bracket despite Sunday's 4-1 loss to Asia-Pacific. The Mid-Atlantic champions will face the loser of Monday night's New England vs. Central game in a win-or-go-home matchup Tuesday.Little League World Series location: Where is the LLSWS?The 2026 Little League Softball World Series is being played at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina. The tournament began Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 9, featuring 12 teams from across the United States and around the world competing for a championship.What age is Little League Softball World Series?Little League Softball World Series players are ages 10-12, based on Little League eligibility rules.Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Toms River must-win game in Little League Softball World Series. When?