Former Spartan James Piot makes the cut at the Rocket Classic

It's game time in the Club World Cup as Benfica and Chelsea face off in the last 16 in North Carolina. The players are walking onto the pitch one by one—same as the group stages—but since this is the knockout round, you’d expect a bit more flair. Maybe a dramatic entrance? The live updates will keep you in the loop as the action unfolds.

Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal appeared to throw some subtle shade at fellow broadcaster Michael Kay over their differing takes on Yankees star Juan Soto. While the details of the spat aren't fully laid out here, it seems Rosenthal couldn't resist a little professional jab—something sports media personalities do with surprising frequency.

Editor’s Note: Sports commentators love a good behind-the-scenes feud, and this one’s no exception. While it might seem like inside baseball (pun intended), these little spats often reveal bigger tensions about how players are covered—or who gets the last word. For fans, it’s a reminder that even the experts aren’t above some good old-fashioned drama.

Holly Holm, the former UFC champ, made a triumphant return to boxing after a 12-year hiatus, dominating her match against Chavez with ease. If there were any doubts about her ability to switch back from MMA to boxing, she silenced them with a commanding performance.

Editor’s Note: Holm’s win isn’t just a personal victory—it’s a reminder of her versatility as an elite fighter. For combat sports fans, it raises interesting questions about cross-discipline success and whether we might see more MMA fighters testing their skills in the boxing ring (or vice versa). Plus, it’s always fun to see a veteran prove they’ve still got it.

After weeks of speculation and concern that Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey might be reluctant to join the team, the No. 5 draft pick has finally arrived in Utah ahead of the Summer League. Bailey had previously declined workouts with the Jazz and other teams, fueling rumors he had preferred destinations in mind. His arrival puts some uncertainty to rest—for now.

Editor’s Note: Draft drama is nothing new, but when a top pick hesitates to engage with the team that selected him, it raises eyebrows. Bailey’s arrival doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing—his commitment level and fit with the Jazz will be under scrutiny during Summer League. For fans, it’s a relief to see him show up, but the real test comes on the court.

Hong Kong sprinter Leung Kwan-yi won the women’s 100m final at the Hong Kong Athletics Series, but her victory was bittersweet. Despite crossing the line first, she couldn’t beat her personal best of 12.12 seconds—a time she needed to qualify for the city’s National Games squad. The disappointment was so sharp she fought back tears, even as she stood atop the podium.

Editor’s Note: Winning isn’t always about the medal. For athletes like Leung, the real goal is pushing personal limits and hitting milestones that open doors to bigger stages. Her story highlights the emotional weight of high-stakes competition, where a victory can still feel like a loss when the bigger dream slips away. It’s a reminder of how much athletes invest—not just in races, but in every fraction of a second.