Sources: Stanford to hire ex-Nike CEO as AD
Stanford is set to hire former Nike CEO John Donahoe as the school’s new athletic director, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
‘It just didn’t work out:’ Red Sox Lament Lack of Big Deadline Trades

The Boston Red Sox seemingly ell short of making the big splash it wanted to at Thursday’s trade deadline.
MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: How are the Padres Both?!

Here are the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.
Tiger’s son step closer to Junior Ryder Cup spot
Charlie Woods remained in the hunt for one of two automatic qualifying spots for the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team after shooting a 5-under 66 at the Junior PGA Championship Thursday. He’s tied for second overall.
Trey Lance Leads Chargers Over Lions 34-7 in Hall of Fame Game

On his third team in his fifth season, Trey Lance played like a No. 3 overall pick.
The Mariners Went All-In At the MLB Trade Deadline: ‘This team deserved it’

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto believes Seattle acquired the “best bats” available, adding power to a lineup that already ranks fifth in the majors in home runs.
NYC shooting victims honored before HOF game
The NFL held a moment of silence before Thursday’s Hall of Fame game to honor the four people killed earlier this week by a shooter who was targeting league headquarters in New York.
NFL Kicks Off Preseason With Moment of Silence After Fatal NYC Shooting

The NFL held a moment of silence before the Hall of Fame Game to honor those killed at the league’s NYC headquarters this week.
Follow live: Chargers take on Lions in the Hall of Fame Game
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Red Sox add to staff, acquire May from Dodgers
The Red Sox acquired starter Dustin May from the Dodgers on Thursday, filling their need for pitching help. Los Angeles received outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return.