Jack Norris 
When the Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt, they hoped they were getting a still-impactful future Hall of Fame player. They knew they were getting back a Hall of Fame person to remain a significant part of their clubhouse. Through the first seven weeks of the season, Goldschmidt looks like a relative bargain at $4 million.
Bernardo Sopaj is scheduled to fight Timothy Cuamba in a bantamweight match. The fight is part of the UFC Fight Night 276: Allen vs Costa card. Sopaj, known as ‘The Lion King’, aims to improve his UFC record.
Munetaka Murakami’s impressive start with the White Sox has ignited ‘Mune mania’ in Chicago. This surge in popularity is creating new business opportunities for the team and local businesses. The White Sox are experiencing increased ticket, merchandise, and concession sales.
The Chicago Cubs secured a 10-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of this year’s Crosstown Classic. The game took place at Rate Field. Both teams have been performing strongly this season, adding to the excitement of the series.
Malcolm Wellmaker is back in the cage at UFC Vegas 117 after his first professional career loss. He will face UFC newcomer Juan Diaz in the featured bout at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wellmaker aims to showcase improvements made during his time away.
Free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers was reportedly spotted in Pittsburgh getting ice cream with multiple Steelers players. The sighting has sparked speculation, although details remain unclear. OTAs start Monday, so the timing of any potential signing is significant.
Modestas Bukauskas, an MMA fighter who grew up in Watford, is preparing for a UFC fight in Las Vegas. Bukauskas will face Christian Edwards after Rodolfo Bellato withdrew due to injury. The ‘Baltic Gladiator’ promised an “explosive” fight.
Jason Jackson and Jeff Creighton are set to clash. The teams look to seize control of a thrilling match. Jason Jackson will host Jeff Creighton at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium.
Tuco Tokkos is preparing to face Ivan Erslan in Las Vegas. The British fighter admitted to experiencing imposter syndrome upon joining the UFC. Tokkos believes that being in the gym with some of the best fighters helps him.
Palmeiras, currently top of the league, are set to play Cruzeiro at the Allianz Parque. Palmeiras enters the match as favourites, having gone five games unbeaten. Cruzeiro will be looking to cause an upset away from home, following a strong run of four wins in their last five Brasileirão matches.