Stay updated on the latest sports news with Yahoo Sports AM, our daily newsletter. Don’t miss out – subscribe now to receive it every weekday morning! 🚨 Highlights 🏀 Injury Update: Jayson Tatum was injured during Boston’s game against the Knicks and will undergo an MRI for a non-contact leg injury. 🏈 NFL Opener: The Eagles will face the Cowboys on September 4 to kick off the 2025 season. Full schedule release tomorrow. 🎙️ MJ on NBC: Michael Jordan joins NBC’s NBA coverage next season. Get ready for a blast from the past with the return of the “Roundball Rock” theme song. ⚽️ Coaching Changes: Xabi Alonso takes over at Real Madrid, while Carlo Ancelotti heads to coach the Brazilian national team. 🔒 Chiefs superfan “Chiefsaholic” receives additional prison time for a bank heist. 🏀 Mavs Surprise Win: The Dallas Mavericks secure the No. 1 pick in a lottery shocker, changing the narrative on their Dončić trade. Panic sets in for teams facing 3-1 deficits in the NBA and NHL playoffs. Rockies struggle with a dismal 7-34 record.
Is Colorado really this bad? And is there any hope for their improvement? Jake Mintz from Yahoo Sports addresses these questions in his latest article, shedding light on owner Dick Monfort’s reluctance to invest in the Rockies’ infrastructure, particularly in technology where they fall behind other MLB teams. Monfort, who chaired the owners committee during the 2022 CBA negotiations, is reportedly pushing for a salary cap in the next CBA that would cover all organizational spending, not just player salaries. Read the full story for more insights.
In other news, the Knicks are on the verge of reaching their first conference finals in 25 years. With one win away, the team hosted a block party outside MSG for fans to enjoy Game 4 and participate in activities. Actor Timothée Chalamet, a Knicks superfan, confidently predicts “Knicks in five” alongside other celebrities at the game.
In sports tonight, the Cavaliers face elimination against the Pacers, while the Nuggets take on the Thunder in a critical game. Check out the Jets vs. Stars in the NHL and the Red Sox vs. Tigers in MLB. Don’t miss the Italian Open in tennis and the PWHL game between Montreal and Ottawa. Division leaders in MLB include the Yankees, Tigers, Mariners, Mets, Cubs, and Dodgers, with a special mention to the Padres for their impressive record.
Lastly, can you name the five batters who have won the Triple Crown in MLB since 1947? Check out the new trailers for Brad Pitt’s “F1” movie and Apple’s comedy series “Stick” starring Owen Wilson. Enjoy the latest in sports entertainment!
Hank Robinson in 1966, Carl Yastrzemski in 1967, and Miguel Cabrera in 2012 were all notable players. We trust you found this issue of Yahoo Sports AM informative, our daily newsletter providing you with the latest sports updates. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox every weekday morning.
