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Chris Broussard: ‘What Trae Young is doing is unprecedented, but it’s too soon to call him a superstar’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Trae Young has been phenomenal in the playoffs, most recently leading his team to a Game 1 win against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, with 48 points and 11 assists. Chris Broussard says he’s been astonished by what Young has been able to accomplish, but despite what Broussard calls an unprecedented run, he isn’t ready to call Young a superstar yet. Hear him lay out what he needs to see from the Hawks’ player before he can name him a superstar.

Raiders select QB Spencer Rattler in latest 2022 mock draft

How would Morgan Moses fit in on Jets offensive line?

The Jets have the financial flexibility to potentially bring in Morgan Moses, and they have been exploring the possibility.

Antonio Gibson: I should be able to show a lot of different things in 2021

Washington’s Antonio Gibson hasn’t been playing running back for long, but the transition from wide receiver to the backfield paid dividends in 2020. As a rookie last season, Gibson rushed for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games. He also caught 36 passes for 247 yards. It was Gibson’s first year working full-time out [more]

“Trae Young was spectacular” — Shannon Sharpe on the Hawks stealing Game 1 vs. Bucks | UNDISPUTED

Trae Young & the Atlanta Hawks came up with another big upset win last night, beating Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Bucks 116-113 in Milwaukee. Ice Trae was on fire, dropping a playoff career-high 48 Points to go with 11 assists. Hawks coach Nate McMillan put it bluntly after the game, saying quote ‘he just has the skill that top players have in this league… he really doesn’t have a weakness on the offensive end of the floor.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Hawks stealing Game 1.

Nick Wright makes a decision: Who’s the best remaining player in the NBA playoffs? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Antoine Walker joins First Things First to decide who’s the best player remaining in the NBA Playoffs this season. Antoine makes a case for Devin Booker after he lead the Phoenix Suns to a Game 2 win against the Los Angeles Clippers without Chris Paul, but it’s the 2 time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo that gets Nick Wright’s vote. Hear him break down the reasoning behind his choice.

Nick Wright: I don’t know if Clippers have enough gas to defeat Suns with Chris Paul’s return | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Paul is ‘probable’ to return in time for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Phoenix Suns have made it to 2-0 against the Los Angeles Clippers without CP3, and with Kawhi Leonard still out with a knee injury, Nick Wright wonders if Paul’s return will finally be the nail in the Clippers coffin. Hear why he thinks Paul George and the Clippers might be out of gas going into Game 3.

Jaguars start with clean slate

Trevor Lawrence was an obvious pick for Jacksonville, but Urban Meyer was not. How will the new quarterback and coach fare during the 2021 season?

Samoa Joe’s most badass moments: WWE Top 10, June 24, 2021

Victor Caratini’s sac fly in the eighth inning helps Padres sweep Dodgers, win 5-3

The San Diego Padres swept the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 win. Victor Caratini hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to score Manny Machado and put the Padres up by two.

Efrain Alvarez buries last-second winner to give L.A. Galaxy 2-1 victory over Whitecaps

In 90 + 3′ Efrain Alvarez put home the go-ahead goal in what would become a 2-1 L.A. Galaxy win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

LAFC blanks FC Dallas, 2-0, behind goals from Carlos Vela and Latif Blessing

LAFC won their third game of the season defeating FC Dallas, 2-0. Carlos Vela and Latif Blessing scored the goals for Los Angeles. LAFC registered 19 shots and eight on goal while holding FC Dallas to only one shot on goal.

Daniel Salloi's brace helps Sporting KC get by Colorado Rapids, 3-1

Sporting Kansas City defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 behind two scores from Daniel Salloi and one goal from Felipe Hernandez that put the game out of reach.

Seattle’s late PK propels them past Real Salt Lake, 2-1

The Seattle Sounders FC won their match against Real Salt Lake with help from a late penalty kick converted by Raúl Ruidíaz, 2-1.

Minnesota United FC’s two first-half goals enough to hold off Austin FC, 2-0

Minnesota United FC earned their third win of the season by defeating Austin FC, 2-0. Franco Fragapane and Adrien Hunou scored the goals for Minnesota. The two sides combined for seven shots on goal with Austin FC leading the way with four.

Jeremy Ebobisse's added-time equalizer helps Timbers salvage 2-2 draw vs. Houston Dynamo

Minutes from sure defeat, Jeremy Ebobisse put an equalizer in the back of the net to ensure a 2-2 draw for the Portland Timbers against the Houston Dynamo.

‘It enhances my opinion of this team’ — Stu Holden on Brazil after a gritty win over Colombia

Stu Holden, Alexi Lalas, and Warren Barton dissect the hard-nosed gritty match between Brazil and Colombia. They talk about how Neymar has matured, and Brazil never stopped believing in a 2-1 comeback win.

Luke Haakenson scores twice, Nashville overcomes two-goal deficit defeating Toronto, 3-2

Nashville SC overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Toronto FC, 3-2. Luke Haakenson scored a pair of late goals, including the eventual game winner.

The Indian Greetings Challenge ft. Roman Reigns: WWE Now India

Luke Voit walk-off single caps Yankees’ 6-5 ninth-inning comeback win over Royals

Gary Sánchez homered in the ninth to knot the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals up, 5-5. The Bronx Bombers continued their rally and Luke Voit capped it off with a walk-off RBI single.

Source: NFL to unveil bid system to host combine

Traditionally a staple in Indianapolis, the NFL’s annual scouting combine will shift over to a bid process in which all NFL cities can submit a proposal to host the event beginning in 2023, a source told ESPN.

No stipend for NFL players who voluntarily opt out

NFL players must decide by July 2 if they plan to opt out of playing this season due to COVID-19 concerns, although only high-risk players will receive a stipend this year.

Adolis García swats two homers as Rangers defeat Athletics, 5-3

The Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics, 5-3. Adolis García belted a pair of home runs in the win.

Francisco Lindor homers again in Mets’ 7-3 win over Braves

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor continued his hot stretch with a home run Wednesday night that helped his team secure a 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Meadows, Lowe, Zunino all homer in Rays’ 8-2 win over Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays overpowered the Boston Red Sox, 8-2, on Wednesday night thanks in large part to home runs from Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe, and Mike Zunino.

Alvaro Barreal scores in FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 win over Chicago Fire

Alvaro Barreal scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday night, pulling FC Cincinnati past the Chicago Fire, 1-0.

CF Montréal hands on for 0-0 draw despite playing second half with 10 men vs. DC United

CF Montréal managed to keep DC United off the scoreboard and hang on for a scoreless draw on Wednesday night despite playing a man down for the entire second half.

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi’s 69th-minute goal seals NYC FC’s 1-0 win over Atlanta United

New York City FC sealed a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Thursday evening with a lone goal from Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. New York is now in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Brazil scores controversial equalizer vs. Colombia, chaos ensues, 1-1

Brazil scored a controversial equalizer in the 78th minute thanks to Roberto Firmino’s header. Colombia protested the tally after the ball deflected off the referee just prior to Brazil’s goal.

Astros ride four home runs to 13-0 thumping of Orioles

The Houston Astros dominated the Baltimore Orioles, 13-0, on Wednesday night behind home runs from José Altuve, Yordan Álvarez, Chas McCormick, and Abraham Toro.