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Minnesota Lynx Guard Courtney Williams Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Reserve

Minneapolis/St. Paul – The WNBA today announced that Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams has been voted a reserve for the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game by WNBA head coaches. The honor marks Williams’ third All-Star selection (2021, 2025) and her second consecutive appearance. The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game is slated to be played on Saturday, July 25, at United Center in Chicago at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Williams joins Lynx teammates Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard as 2026 All-Stars, marking the eighth time in franchise history, and the second consecutive season, that three players have earned the honor in the same season.

The Folkston, Ga., native is in the midst of her 11th season in the WNBA and her third in Minnesota, where she has appeared in 21 games (all starts). This season, she’s averaging 16.2 points on 46.6% shooting from the floor and 41.7% shooting from three, along with 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.2 minutes per game. Williams currently ranks first in the WNBA among guards in rebounds, eighth in three-point percentage, and 17th in the league in both scoring and assists per game.

The guard has recorded five 20+ point performances this season while also totaling 14 games with at least 10 points and five rebounds, including nine games with at least 15 points and five rebounds. On June 1 against Phoenix, she posted a Lynx career-high 30-point performance in the 111-77 win over the Mercury. Williams tallied her eighth career points-rebounds double-double, and first since 2023, against Golden State on June 19, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds, along with five assists and two blocks in the 81-75 win.

Minnesota Lynx Waive Liatu King

Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has waived forward Liatu King.

NFL team transactions report for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUEST (NO RECALL)
NEW YORK GIANTS

Payton, Rico DB Pittsburg State (2)* PS: EXC – Injured
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Wednesday, 7/8/26

ASSIGNMENT VIA WAIVER SYSTEM
NEW YORK GIANTS
Ravenell, C.J. DT Missouri Western – From TENNESSEE
Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITION

SELECTION LIST SIGNING

SAN FRANCISCO

Halton, Gracen DT Oklahoma (4-107)
*Round and Overall Selection Number in 2026 Draft.

Vernon Adams Jr headlines Canada Day Weekend Players of the Week

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TORONTO – Vernon Adams Jr., KeeSean Johnson and James Butler have been named FanDuel Canada Day Weekend Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.

The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.

  1. Vernon Adams Jr. | QB | Calgary Stampeders | TOR 36 – CGY 58
    • 20-of-25 (80 per cent) with no interceptions
    • 405 passing yards; first 400-yard+ game of the season and seventh of career
    • Career-high six passing touchdowns to tie Calgary’s team record
    • Six 30-yard+ completions, including a 73-yard effort to Tevin Jones for a touchdown in the second quarter
    • One 22-yard rush for a touchdown
    • Perfect efficiency rating of 158.3
  2. KeeSean Johnson | REC | Saskatchewan Roughriders | SSK 27 – OTT 22
    • Nine receptions on 10 targets (90 per cent)
    • Career-high 137 receiving yards; third 100-yard+ performance of the season
    • One touchdown; third consecutive game with a major
    • Five second down conversions
    • 33 yards after catch
  3. James Butler | RB | BC Lions | EDM 24 – BC 36
    • 15 rushes for 135 yards (average of 9.0), including a 54-yard effort in the first quarter
    • Two rushing touchdowns; second game with multiple majors this season
    • Four rushes of 10+ yards, including two for 20+ yards
    • Three receptions on four targets for 27 yards
    • Season-high 162 yards from scrimmage

2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW

  • W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)
  • W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
  • W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)
  • W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)
  • W5 | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)

Hamilton Tiger-Cats issue statement providing update on quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell

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HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the following statement from president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer providing an update on quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on Monday.

“Bo Levi Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery this morning and is in good spirits. We expect him to make a full recovery. His focus now turns to the rehabilitation process, which he will approach with the same drive he has shown throughout his career.

The support for Bo has been tremendous all around, especially from our incredible fanbase. We look forward to seeing Bo back on the field in Black and Gold.”

Mitchell left Sunday’s game against Winnipeg in the third quarter after suffering a lower body injury that required him to be taken off on a stretcher and in an ambulance. He finished his outing completing 18 of 29 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats extend receiver Kiondré Smith through 2027

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HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Tuesday the team has signed Canadian wide receiver Kiondré Smith to a contract extension through the 2027 season.

Smith, 26, has appeared in 76 regular season games over five seasons with the Tiger-Cats (2022-26), registering 253 receptions for 3,336 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. He earned East Division All-CFL honours in 2025 after recording his first 1,000-yard receiving season, finishing with 86 receptions for 1,126 yards and five touchdowns. ​

“We’re excited to have Kiondré continue as a Tiger-Cat,” said Orlondo Steinauer, president of football operations, Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “He’s earned this extension through his consistent work ethic and daily approach to the game. His production has continued to grow as his opportunities have increased, and we believe his best football is still ahead of him. Keeping Kiondré in Hamilton was a natural fit for both sides, given the value he brings to our football team and our organization.”

The six-foot-one, 180-pound native of Markham, Ontario, was originally selected by Hamilton in the fourth round (37th overall) of the 2022 CFL Canadian Draft. ​

Prior to joining the Tiger-Cats, Smith played 25 games over three seasons (2018-21) at the University of Guelph. He recorded 50 receptions for 612 receiving yards and five touchdowns while also excelling as a return specialist, adding 45 kickoff returns for 822 yards and 112 punt returns for 1,065 yards, including one punt return touchdown. In 2021, Smith was named a U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian as a returner and a Second Team All-Canadian as a receiver.

MLB Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (42-49) vs. San Francisco Giants (38-52)

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First pitch: 9:45 p.m. ET

Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA

Venue & weather

Ballpark: Oracle Park (outdoor, pitcher‑friendly).

Conditions: Overcast, about 56°F, humidity near 87%.

Wind: ~11 mph in from center field, strongly favoring pitchers and suppressing fly‑ball carry.

This is a classic low‑run Oracle night—cold, heavy air and wind in make home runs harder to come by.

Probable pitchers

Blue Jays — RHP Spencer Miles

Record: 4–1

ERA: 2.83

WHIP: 1.04

K/9: 9.2

Profile: Misses bats, limits hits (6.5 H/9), strong command (2.8 BB/9).

Giants — RHP Trevor McDonald

Record: 3–6

ERA: 4.42

WHIP: 1.23

K/9: 7.9

Profile: Solid but less dominant; more contact and traffic than Miles.

Miles clearly owns the pitching edge, especially in a run‑suppressing park.

Team records & offensive profile

Toronto Blue Jays (42–49)

Runs per game: 3.92 (29th of 30 teams).

Slash line: .244/.306/.382.

HR/game: 0.98 (25th).

Trend: Offense is cold; searching for consistent production, leaning on contact more than power.

San Francisco Giants (38–52)

Runs per game: 4.16.

Team AVG: .256 (5th in MLB), but only modest power (19th in HR/game).

Trend: Better average than Toronto, but also strikeout‑prone and not a true slugging lineup.

Both offenses are below elite; environment and pitching tilt this toward a lower‑scoring game.

Injury report (contextual)

No major new injuries are flagged in the preview sources; both teams are operating with typical mid‑season bumps but core lineups intact. The story here is more about form and matchup than absences.

Key player matchups

Blue Jays hitters vs Trevor McDonald

Ernie Clement: Hitting .293 over his last 12 games; strong contact vs sinker/slider profiles and a focal point at the top of the order.

Kazuma Okamoto: Leads Toronto with recent RBI production and has shown emerging power (3 HR in last 12).

Clement’s bat‑to‑ball skills and Okamoto’s power are Toronto’s best chances to crack McDonald.

Giants hitters vs Spencer Miles

Giants hit for average but strike out often and face a sub‑3.00 ERA arm with strong K/BB.

Miles’ stuff and command profile are built to exploit whiff‑heavy lineups in a big, cold park.

Advantage: Miles, with Oracle’s conditions amplifying his strengths.

Series history & context

Giants have been swinging hotter bats at home recently, with 15 homers in their last 10 home games, but that’s now checked by wind‑in conditions and a strong opposing starter.

Blue Jays are struggling overall, but model projections still give them a slight edge due to Miles.

Betting trends

Toronto

Bottom‑tier offense (29th in runs per game).

Clement and Okamoto are among the few bright spots; otherwise bats are quiet.

San Francisco

Solid average but modest power; more likely to string singles than launch multi‑HR outbursts.

Oracle’s cold, wind‑in setup further caps scoring upside.

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             – 110

San Francisco Giants      7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 6, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45) vs. San Diego Padres (44-46)

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First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT

Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, especially at night

Weather Report — San Diego, CA

PETCO Park is one of MLB’s most weather‑neutral parks, but nighttime marine layer matters.

Temperature: 71–74°F at first pitch

Humidity: 70–80%

Wind: 6–10 mph blowing in from right‑center

Conditions: Clear → Marine layer thickening after sunset

Impact:

Suppresses home‑run carry

Boosts pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Leans toward Under unless both starters struggle

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

No major new injuries reported

Bullpen at typical midseason workload

Everyday lineup intact

San Diego Padres

One middle‑relief arm on IL

Everyday lineup mostly healthy

Márquez fully stretched out post‑injury return

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Arizona Diamondbacks (45–45)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 22–24

Runs/Game: 4.58

Team ERA: 4.39

Trend: Inconsistent but competitive; offense streaky

Season Arc: Hovering at .500, fighting for Wild Card position

San Diego Padres (44–46)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 23–21

Runs/Game: 4.66

Team ERA: 3.91

Trend: Pitching stabilizing; lineup improving

Season Arc: Slightly below .500 but trending upward

Probable Pitchers

ARI — RHP Zac Gallen

Record: 8–5

ERA: 3.41

WHIP: 1.12

K/BB: Elite command profile

Pitch Mix:

94–96 mph fastball

Curveball

Changeup

Cutter

Strengths: Excellent vs right‑handed hitters; thrives in pitcher‑friendly parks

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues when fastball command lapses

Matchup Note: PETCO Park + marine layer strongly favor Gallen’s style

SD — RHP Germán Márquez

Record: 4–6

ERA: 4.52

WHIP: 1.33

K/BB: Average strikeout rate

Pitch Mix:

95 mph fastball

Slider

Curveball

Strengths: Generates weak contact when slider is sharp

Weaknesses: Struggles vs left‑handed power; inconsistent command

Matchup Note: Arizona’s left‑handed bats (Marte, Carroll) match well vs Márquez

Key Player Matchups

Diamondbacks Offense vs Germán Márquez

Ketel Marte: .285, 17 HR — elite vs RHP, strong gap power

Corbin Carroll: Speed + line‑drive profile plays well at PETCO

Christian Walker: .260, 18 HR — power threat but inconsistent vs high‑spin sliders

Edge: Arizona — left‑handed bats should pressure Márquez.

Padres Offense vs Zac Gallen

Manny Machado: .275, 16 HR — best SD bat vs elite RHP

Xander Bogaerts: .280, strong contact profile

Luis Campusano: .265, emerging power vs RHP

Edge: Gallen — PETCO + command profile suppresses SD’s right‑handed core.

Series History

Season series: Padres lead 3–2

Padres have won 7 of last 11 vs Arizona

At PETCO Park: Padres have won 6 of last 8

Last meeting: SD 5, ARI 3

San Diego has controlled this matchup recently, especially at home.

Betting Trends

Arizona Diamondbacks

5–5 last 10

2–4 last 6 road games

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Underdog in most road games

San Diego Padres

6–4 last 10

5–2 last 7 home games

Unders hit in 7 of last 10 (pitching surge + PETCO effect)

Favorites in most home games

Head‑to‑Head

Unders hit in 4 of last 6 meetings

Padres have covered run line in 3 of last 5

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 8.5

San Diego Padres                             – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 6, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (37-55) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (60-32)

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First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT / 10:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Surface: Grass

Park Factor: Slightly pitcher‑friendly, especially at night

Weather Report — Los Angeles, CA

Dodger Stadium’s summer night environment is consistent and pitcher‑friendly.

Temperature: 74–78°F at first pitch

Humidity: 45–55%

Wind: 6–10 mph blowing out to left‑center

Conditions: Clear skies

Impact:

Early innings: mild boost to right‑handed power

After 8:30 PM: marine layer reduces carry → pitcher advantage

Net effect: neutral‑to‑pitcher‑leaning game

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant — Day‑to‑day (back)

One bullpen arm on IL

Lineup otherwise intact

Los Angeles Dodgers

Max Muncy — Day‑to‑day (oblique)

One reliever on IL

Core lineup healthy

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Colorado Rockies (37–55)

Last 10: 4–6

Road Record: 14–32

Runs/Game: 4.21

Team ERA: 5.03

Trend: Offense collapses away from Coors; pitching inconsistent

Season Arc: Rebuilding, struggling to stay competitive

Los Angeles Dodgers (60–32)

Last 10: 7–3

Home Record: 33–14

Runs/Game: 5.12

Team ERA: 3.62

Trend: Elite at home, lineup surging

Season Arc: NL West leader, World Series contender

Probable Pitchers

COL — RHP Michael Lorenzen

Record: 4–7

ERA: 4.68

WHIP: 1.38

Profile:

Veteran right‑hander with fastball/slider mix

Can induce weak contact when sharp

Struggles vs elite lineups and high‑OBP teams

Matchup Concern: Dodgers’ right‑handed core (Betts, Smith, Hernández) feast on elevated fastballs

LAD — LHP Justin Wrobleski

Record: 6–2

ERA: 3.41

WHIP: 1.19

Profile:

Young lefty with strong command and deceptive fastball

Excellent at Dodger Stadium

Neutralizes left‑handed bats

Matchup Edge: Rockies’ offense is drastically weaker on the road

Key Player Matchups

Rockies Offense vs Justin Wrobleski

Ryan McMahon: .260, 14 HR — best COL bat vs LHP

Elias Díaz: Contact‑first catcher, limited power vs cutters

Brenton Doyle: Speed threat but struggles vs left‑handed breaking balls

Edge: Wrobleski — Rockies’ road OPS is bottom‑five in MLB.

Dodgers Offense vs Michael Lorenzen

Mookie Betts: .290, elite vs RHP, destroys elevated fastballs

Will Smith: .285, 15 HR — excellent vs sliders

Teoscar Hernández: .270, 20 HR — perfect matchup vs Lorenzen’s pitch mix

Edge: Dodgers — major mismatch.

Series History

Dodgers lead season series 5–1

Dodgers have won 12 of last 15 vs Rockies

At Dodger Stadium: LAD has won 10 straight vs COL

Rockies have allowed 5+ runs in 8 of last 10 meetings

This matchup has been one‑sided for multiple seasons.

Betting Trends

Colorado Rockies

4–6 last 10

2–8 last 10 road games

Underdog in nearly every game

Overs hit in 7 of last 10 Rockies games

Los Angeles Dodgers

7–3 last 10

6–1 last 7 home games

Favorites in 90% of games

Unders hit in 6 of last 9 Dodgers games (elite pitching)

Head‑to‑Head

Dodgers have covered run line in 5 of 6 meetings this season

Rockies have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs LAD

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             9.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 265

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 6, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (40-48) vs. Chicago White Sox (47-42)

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First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT / 8:10 PM ET

Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly for right‑handed power

Weather Report — Chicago, IL

Early July in Chicago is warm and occasionally windy.

Temperature: 82–86°F at first pitch

Humidity: 55–65%

Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to left‑center

Conditions: Clear skies

Impact:

Boost to right‑handed pull power

Warm air increases carry

Slight lean toward Over, unless pitching dominates

Injury Report

Boston Red Sox

One middle‑relief arm on IL

A bench infielder day‑to‑day

Core lineup intact

Chicago White Sox

One starting outfielder day‑to‑day

Bullpen missing a setup arm

Everyday lineup mostly healthy

Both teams enter relatively healthy for midseason.

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Boston Red Sox (40–48)

Last 10: 4–6

Road Record: 18–26

Runs/Game: 4.32

Team ERA: 4.61

Trend: Inconsistent offense, pitching unreliable

Season Arc: Trying to climb back toward .500

Chicago White Sox (47–42)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 25–18

Runs/Game: 4.66

Team ERA: 4.12

Trend: Surging; pitching stabilizing

Season Arc: Wild Card contender, strong at home

Probable Pitchers

BOS — LHP Tolle

Record: 3–6

ERA: 4.58

WHIP: 1.34

Profile:

Fastball/slider/changeup mix

Generates weak contact when ahead in counts

Struggles vs right‑handed power

Matchup Concern: White Sox right‑handed core (Robert Jr., Vaughn, Burger) matches well vs his pitch mix.

CHW — RHP Schultz

Record: 7–4

ERA: 3.62

WHIP: 1.18

Profile:

Strong command, above‑average strikeout rate

Excellent at home

Neutralizes left‑handed bats

Matchup Edge: Boston’s lineup is left‑leaning, giving Schultz a favorable matchup.

Key Player Matchups

Red Sox Offense vs Schultz

Rafael Devers: .275, 18 HR — elite vs RHP, but Schultz handles lefties well

Tyler O’Neill: .245, 14 HR — right‑handed power threat

Jarren Duran: Speed threat but struggles vs high‑command RHP

Edge: Schultz — matchup leans toward Chicago.

White Sox Offense vs Tolle

Luis Robert Jr.: .280, 20 HR — destroys left‑handed pitching

Andrew Vaughn: .265, 15 HR — strong vs fastball/slider LHP

Jake Burger: .250, 17 HR — excellent vs elevated fastballs

Edge: White Sox — major mismatch.

Series History

White Sox lead recent meetings

Chicago has won 6 of last 8 vs Boston

At Guaranteed Rate Field: CHW has won 5 straight

Red Sox pitching has allowed 5+ runs in 7 of last 10 vs CHW

This matchup has leaned Chicago for two straight seasons.

Betting Trends

Boston Red Sox

4–6 last 10

3–7 last 10 road games

Overs hit in 6 of last 9

Underdog in most road games

Chicago White Sox

6–4 last 10

5–2 last 7 home games

Unders hit in 7 of last 10 (pitching surge)

Favorites in most home games

Head‑to‑Head

White Sox have covered run line in 4 of last 6

Boston struggles vs right‑handed starters

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 – 117

Chicago White Sox          8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 6, 2026