'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Talking Deshaun Watson, Vaughn Grissom, Serena and more

Browns plan to play Deshaun Watson in preseason opener, it’s a debut to remember for Braves' Vaughn Grissom, and Serena waves farewell to Toronto.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Roger Goodell explains Deshaun Watson appeal, Serena calling it a career as Tyson Fury returns

Roger Goodell defends the Deshaun Watson decision, Serena Williams will end her career at the US Open (just don’t call it retirement), and the Gypsy King is back!

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Talking Kevin Durant, WNBA travel chaos, Aaron Rodgers and more

Joe Tsai backs his staff after Kevin Durant ultimatum, WNBA players forced to spend the night in an airport after more travel chaos, and Aaron Rodgers won’t face NFL drug charges.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Talking Kareem Hunt, Cale Gundy, Sue Bird and more

Browns stand firm after Kareem Hunt trade request, Cale Gundy resigns over offensive language, and Sue Bird signs off in Seattle.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Brittney Griner's fight continues; Matthew Stafford's sore elbow; Angels hit 7 HRs and lose

The fight goes on for Brittney Griner’s return despite nine-year jail sentence, is Matthew Stafford a doubt for the start of the Rams’ season? And when seven home runs just aren’t enough.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Next up for Deshaun Watson, new Padres impress and LIV sues PGA Tour

What next for Deshaun Watson and the Browns after the NFL’s appeal? The new Padres make big first impressions in San Diego, and the LIV rebels are set to sue the PGA Tour.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Padres trade deadline winners; Dolphins in trouble for tampering with Tom Brady; KD, Nets to meet

The Padres are the big winners on MLB Deadline Day, Tom Brady’s in the clear but Miami’s in trouble over tampering and Kevin Durant to talk to the Nets about his future.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Astros busy ahead of MLB trade deadline, NFL mulls Deshaun Watson appeal, LIV Golf's massive Tiger Woods offer

The Astros get busy ahead of trade deadline day, the NFL to decide on Deshaun Watson appeal, and LIV Golf’s near-billion dollar offer for Tiger Woods.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Bill Russell tribute, Deebo Samuel gets paid, Reid Detmers is immaculate

The Sporting News 7 pays tribute to to the great Bill Russell, Deebo Samuel and the 49ers do a deal, and immaculate Reid Detmers strikes again, and again, and again.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: DK Metcalf gets paid, Cardinals relent on Kyler Murray contract, is Shohei Ohtani leaving Angels?

DK Metcalf hits the jackpot with his new deal, the Cardinals can Kyler’s contract clause, and is Showtime Shohei leaving the Angels?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Aaron Rodgers has some fun, U.S. makes offer for Brittney Griner, Bubba Watson looks LIV-bound

Aaron Rodgers ready for life after Davante Adams, the State Department makes an offer to get Brittney Griner home, and Bubba Watson looks like the latest LIV Golf recruit.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Jayson Tatum mum on KD rumors, Joe Burrow has surgery, soccer superstars dazzle in Dallas

Jayson Tatum keeps quiet on Boston’s Kevin Durant links, Joe Burrow hit by appendicitis, and Europe’s soccer superstars dazzle in Dallas.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: 49ers turn to Trey Lance, Bucks add another Antetokounmpo, Sergio Garcia has second thoughts

It’s Trey time for the 49ers, a family affair for the Bucks, and a U-turn from Sergio Garcia in golf’s civil war.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics eye Kevin Durant move, David Ortiz leads Hall of Fame class, Davante Adams clarifies Aaron Rodgers remarks

The Celtics emerge as the latest landing spot for Kevin Durant, Big Papi steals the show at the Hall of Fame inauguration, and Davante Adams clears up his comments about Aaron Rodgers.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Brittney Griner top of mind at ESPYS, James Harden gets Sixers deal, MLS sides stun Premier League clubs

Bring Brittney Griner home is the big message at the ESPYs, James Harden does a deal with the Sixers, and Charlotte and Minnesota stun the stars of the Premier League.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Giancarlo Stanton leads AL to All-Star win, Andrew Wiggins regrets vaccination, NASCAR to hit Chicago streets

Giancarlo Stanton stars for the American League in another All-Star victory, Andrew Wiggins reopens the NBA’s vaccine divide, and NASCAR’s hitting the streets of Chicago.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Juan Soto wins Home Run Derby, USWNT headed to Olympics, Rams lose Bobby Brown

Juan Soto puts trade talk aside to win the Home Run Derby, the U.S. women’s national team is going to the Olympics, and the Rams lose Bobby Brown for six games.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Jackson Holliday tops MLB Draft, Cameron Smith wins Open, Devon Allen DQ'd at World Championships

Jackson Holliday is the No.1 MLB Draft pick for the Orioles, Rory McIlroy misses out to Cameron Smith at the Open Championship, and the Eagles’ Devon Allen disqualified at the World Athletics Championships.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Johnny Gaudreau picks Blue Jackets, Blue Jays fire Charlie Montoyo, Blues add Raheem Sterling

The Blue Jackets win the race for Johnny Gaudreau, the Blue Jays lose patience with Charlie Montoyo and the London Blues announce a big new star at Dodger Stadium.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: LeBron clarifies Brittney Griner comments, Jazz open to Donovan Mitchell deal, Tiger takes on St. Andrews

LeBron James clears up his Brittney Griner remarks, are the Jazz open to a Donovan Mitchell trade, and Tiger eyes his best — and maybe last — chance to win the Open at St. Andrews.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Paolo Banchero bows out of Summer League, Pete Alonso wants three-peat, LIV-PGA dispute investigated

Orlando stands down Paolo Banchero after successful Summer League debut, Pete Alonso wants a three-peat in the Home Run Derby, and the Department of Justice joins golf’s civil war.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Shohei Ohtani a two-way All-Star, James Wiseman returns for Warriors, Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Showtime Shohei set for dual role at the All-Star Game, James Wiseman returns for the Warriors, and Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon.

Nick Kyrgios to face court over alleged assault

Nick Kyrgios is set to face court next month following an alleged common assault in December.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: White Sox sought postponement after shooting, Brittney Griner writes to Biden, Tiger back on course

White Sox wanted postponement after Chicago-area shooting, Brittney Griner reveals Russia fears, and Tiger Woods returns as LIV Golfers win legal battle.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Kevin Durant drops bomb as NBA free agency opens, Big Ten gets bigger, Venus next up at Wimbledon

Kevin Durant drops a bomb on the NBA’s billion-dollar day, the Big Ten is about to get even bigger, and after Serena’s exit it’s time for big sister Venus at Wimbledon.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: NBA Free Agency Special

NBA Free Agency Special: Demetria Obilor and The Sporting News NBA Team have all the news of who’s moving, who’s staying and where the deals are getting done.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: What's next for Serena, Knicks make room for Jalen Brunson, Terry McLaurin cashes in

What next for Serena Williams after Wimbledon exit? The Knicks make cap space for Jalen Brunson, and Terry McLaurin cashes in with the Commanders.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Kyrie Irving opts in with Nets, Angels-Mariners brawl fallout, Serena returns to Wimbledon

Kyrie Irving opts in with the Nets, 12 players and staff banned after Angels-Mariners brawl, and Serena takes center stage at Wimbledon.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Avalanche lift the Cup, Aaron Judge drops the hammer, Serena reveals Wimbledon routine

Colorado wins the Stanley Cup, Aaron Judge is at it again for the Yankees, and how does Serena really prepare for Wimbledon?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast NBA Draft special: Paolo Banchero goes No. 1, Knicks shake up draft night

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Paolo Banchero goes No. 1, Kyrie Irving eyes Nets exit, Aaron Judge makes a statement

Magic make Paolo Banchero their first pick, where next for Kyrie Irving if he nixes the Nets, and Aaron Judge proves his worth ahead of arbitration hearing.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: One last NBA mock draft, Avs get controversial OT winner, Serena looks strong

A look at our final NBA Mock Draft ahead of the big night, controversy over Colorado’s winner in Stanley Cup Final Game 4, and Serena sails into the semifinals ahead of Wimbledon.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Latest NBA Draft updates, Serena returns with a win, PGA Tour fights back

The latest ahead of the NBA Draft, Serena Williams wins in her return to the court, and the PGA Tour fights back as more big names leave for LIV Golf.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Lightning get a win, more pain for Griner family, who will Magic take at No. 1?

The Lightning are up and running in the Stanley Cup Final, more pain for the Griner family after embassy error, and who should the Magic pick No. 1 in the NBA Draft?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Matt Fitzpatrick makes history at U.S. Open; Warriors keep paryting; Pirates rookie goes wild

Matt Fitzpatrick wins the U.S. Open and matches Jack Nicklaus, the party keeps going for the Warriors, and a three-HR game for Jack Suwinski ends in style.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors reign again, U.S. Open misery for Phil, Flyers hire John Tortorella

The Warriors are NBA champions once again, misery for Phil Mickelson at Brookline, and will it be fireworks for the Flyers with John Tortorella taking charge?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Avalanche take Game 1, Celtics gear up for Game 6, Koepka family feud?

Avalanche claim Game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final, the Celtics are hoping for a big night in Boston, and Brooks denies a Koepka family feud ahead of the U.S. Open.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Cardinals' no-hit heartbreak, Deshaun Watson digs in, Serena set for Wimbledon

No-hit heartbreak for the Cardinals, Deshaun Watson has his say, and Serena set for Wimbledon return.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Wiggins leads Warriors, Lamar back in Baltimore, Phil faces questions

Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors win Game 5, Lamar Jackson returns for the Ravens, and Phil Mickelson faces the music and the media at the U.S. Open.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors-Celtics Game 5 on tap, Irish stun Vols to reach CWS, Rory jumps the Shark

Golden State and Boston are back in The Bay for Game 5, Notre Dame stuns the Vols to make the College World Series and Rory McIlroy takes aim at Greg Norman.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Golf world infighting heats up, Steph Curry says he's good for Game 4, LeBron wants to own Vegas

Golf’s rebel alliance on the defensive after PGA Tour strikes back, Steph Curry calls himself fit for Game 4, and will LeBron James really take a gamble on Las Vegas?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics strike back in NBA Finals; Rams lock up Cooper Kupp; Bryson DeChambeau is warned

Boston enjoys NBA Finals homecoming, Cooper Kupp commits to the Rams, and Bryson DeChambeau gets a warning from Rory McIlroy ahead of Saudi Super League switch.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Massive Broncos sale price, unlucky 13 for Angels, Tiger out of U.S. Open but Phil and D.J. in

Bonanza Broncos sale finalized, 13 really is unlucky for the Angels and Tiger Woods is out of the U.S. Open but Phil and D.J. are in.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Aaron Donald staying in LA, Darvin Ham takes over Lakers, Phil Mickelson commits to LIV

Aaron Donald runs it back with the Rams, a relaxed Darvin Ham takes charge of the Lakers, and Phil Mickelson signs up with the Saudis.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Steph Curry leads Warriors in Game 2, Rays deny pride division, U.S. to play Wales in Qatar

Steph Curry leads the Warriors to a win in Game 2, Rays deny team division over pride logos, USA to play Wales at the World Cup.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics' comeback stuns Warriors, Avalanche up 2-0, Coco Gauff rolls in Paris

The C’s rain the threes as Boston takes Game 1, Colorado in control in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Coco Gauff goes for glory at the French Open.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Mutual respect at NBA Finals, Josh Donaldson and Christian Pulisic feeling rejected

Mutual respect ahead of NBA Finals, Josh Donaldson on his lack of love from the Yankees, and Christian Pulisic asks, “where are the fans?”

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors keep eyes on prize, Kody Clemens follows dad to majors, DJ signs on with LIV Golf

Warriors keep their eyes on the prize, like father like son in the Clemens family, and DJ declares for the Saudis in golf’s civil war.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors win, Raiders mum on Kaepernick, Rays and Yankees speak out

Warriors win the West to reach NBA Finals, Josh McDaniels keeps quiet on Colin Kaepernick, and the Rays and Yankees stay silent for all the right reasons.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics get edge on Heat, NFL lifeline for Colin Kaepernick, Blues stay alive

Boston one win away from the NBA Finals, will it work out for Colin Kaepernick and the Raiders? And St. Louis leaves it late to stay in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Texas school shooting overshadows Mavs-Warriors, Tyreek praises Tua, Chelsea sale approved

Dallas win overshadowed by Texas school shooting, Tyreek talks up Tua’s targets, and Todd Boehly buys the Blues after Chelsea sale agreed.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Josh Donaldson suspended, Nazem Kadri gets revenge, Nebraska balloons grounded

Josh Donaldson banned for the Yankees, Nazem Kadri hits back with a hat trick, and no more red balloons in Nebraska.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavs, Justin Thomas wins the PGA, Tim Anderson silences Yankees

Golden State closes in on the Western title, Justin Thomas is the comeback king at Southern Hills, and Tim Anderson has the final word for the White Sox.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Marcus Smart lifts Celtics; Tiger Woods struggles at PGA; Jimbo Fisher strikes back

Marcus Smart is too good for Miami, troubled Tiger struggles at the PGA, and Jimbo Fisher has plenty to say.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors win big, a scare for Max Scherzer and Nick Saban ruffles feathers

Warriors win Game 1, there’s a scare for the Mets’ Max Scherzer and the PGA Championship tees off without big hitting Bryson DeChambeau.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Jimmy Butler dominates Celtics, Magic win the lottery, Tiger weighs in on Phil missing PGA

Jimmy Butler bosses Boston in Game 1, Orlando has the magic touch in the NBA Draft Lottery, and Tiger Woods tells us if he’ll miss Phil Mickelson at this year’s PGA Championship.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Luka Doncic, Mavs dominate Game 7, Celtics end Bucks' reign, Albert Pujols takes the mound

Luka Doncic and Dallas dominate Game 7, Boston beats the Bucks and Albert Pujols takes up pitching!

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Luka Doncic, Mavs force Game 7 against Suns as Heat knock out Sixers

Luka Doncic and the Mavs force Game 7, Miami takes out Philadelphia, and the Rugby World Cup is coming to America.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Bucks edge Celtics, Grizzlies blow out Warriors, NFL schedule release on tap

No MVP, no problem for Giannis and the Bucks, the Grizzlies go wild against Golden State and happy NFL schedule release day!

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Joel Embiid concedes MVP race, Tom Brady gets TV deal, Reid Detmers makes no-hitter history

Joel Embiid concedes the MVP race, the Bucs back Tom Brady’s new TV career, and Angels rookie Reid Detmers makes no-hitter history.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Steph Curry makes history in Warriors win, Sony Michel to Miami, London's calling for MLB

Clutch win for the Warriors as Steph Curry makes history, Miami moves for Sony Michel, and London’s calling for Major League Baseball.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: James Harden the hero for Sixers, Chris Paul's family in altercation, F1 puts on a show in Miami

James Harden the hero as Sixers even the series, Chris Paul’s family harassed on a dark day for the Suns, and the stars come out to party at the Miami Grand Prix.

Kentucky Derby winners: A complete list of all-time race champions, records, Triple Crown horses

Here is a list of Kentucky Derby winners, every Triple Crown champion in history and other records from the "Run for the Roses" at Churchill Downs.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Shohei Ohtani the boss in Boston, Penguins stand by their man, Miami welcomes F1

Showtime Shohei bosses it in Boston, the Penguins stand by their man, and it’s welcome to Miami for the stars of Formula One.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Suns and Heat up 2-0, NFL teams get passports ready, Sounders make history

The Suns and Heat make it two for two, find out who’s going on an NFL road trip, and the Seattle Sounders make history.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Ja Morant drops 47 in Game 2 win, Celtics bounce back vs. Bucks, Dusty Baker gets win 2,000

Ja Morant joins the greats as Grizzlies win Game 2, Boston bounces back against the Bucks and Dusty Baker makes baseball history.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Luka Doncic can't lift Mavs past Suns, DeAndre Hopkins suspended, Mets dump Robinson Cano

Luka Doncic does some damage but not enough for Dallas to beat the Suns, will DeAndre Hopkins suspension mean a trade away from Arizona, and the Mets designate Robinson Cano.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Giannis bullies Boston, Sixers await Embiid return, Kelsie Whitmore makes baseball history

Giannis bullies Boston in Game 1, Embiid injury turns the Heat up on Philly, and baseball history is made by Kelsie Whitmore.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: NFL Draft gets defensive, Chris Paul makes history, Amanda Serrano ready for MSG bout

Teams on the defensive in the NFL Draft, Chris Paul makes NBA playoff history, and Amanda Serrano gets ready for her date with destiny at Madison Square Garden.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors and Bucks advance, NFL Draft set to begin in Vegas as Golden Knights miss playoffs

Series wins for Warriors and Bucks in the NBA Playoffs, the 2022 NFL Draft gets underway, and it’s all over for Vegas as the Dallas Stars take NHL wild card.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Heat KO Hawks, more beanballs in MLB, Katie Taylor talks to SN

Miami makes it through to Round 2 in NBA Playoffs, Chris Bassitt says MLB needs new balls, and in a Sporting News exclusive, Katie Taylor explains why fighting at the Garden will make her the greatest.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors claw back, 49ers plan to keep Deebo Samuel

The Celtics sweep Brooklyn to reach NBA conference semifinals, Toronto tests Philadelphia’s nerves, and Deebo Samuel may want a trade but the 49ers definitely don’t.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Talking Nikola Jokic, Ben Simmons, Tyson Fury and more

Nikola Jokic keeps Denver’s season alive, Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons ruled out of Game 4 and what next for Tyson Fury?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Grizzlies' great comeback, Miggy waiting on 3,000, Kyler Murray staying in Arizona?

The Grizzlies grind out a comeback win in Minnesota, Miguel Cabrera denied by the Yankees, and Kyler Murray set to stay with the Cardinals.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Joel Embiid lifts 76ers, Nats parachute stunt falls flat, Alex Ovechkin in elite company

Joel Embiid wins an overtime thriller for Philadelphia, Capitol Hill locks down following Nationals parachute stunt, and the Great 8 makes NHL history again.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Pelicans stun Suns, Ben Simmons steps up rehab, receivers rock NFL

Pelicans eclipse Suns in Game 2, Ben Simmons steps up his rehab, and wide receivers are causing a ruckus in the NFL.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Warriors and Sixers take 2-0 leads, Marcus Smart gets love from The Glove, Marshawn Lynch hits the ice

Golden State and Philadelphia go 2-0 up in the NBA playoffs, Gary Payton has a surprise for Marcus Smart, and who let Marshawn Lynch do donuts in an ice hockey rink?

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Celtics win at buzzer, Chris Paul leads Suns, Kyle Busch steals win at Bristol

Boston beats Brooklyn on the buzzer, “Classic” Chris Paul sees the Suns home, and what next for Errol Spence Junior after winning another boxing world title.

The Sporting News' must-follow MLB Twitter list for 2022

Baseball Twitter is full of amusing personalities and insiders. Give these people a follow.

'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Nathan Chen, Chloe Kim strike gold, NFL to Germany and amazing UConn streak broken

There's a new sports podcast to put in your daily lineup. Catch up on the biggest names and biggest games with The Sporting News 7 every morning at 7 a.m. ET.

TSN Archives: Bill Russell, 1960s Athlete of the Decade (March 14, 1970)

The Sporting News named Boston Celtics star Bill Russell its Athlete of the Decade for the 1960s, saying, "It was almost as though Big Bill strode majestically down Mt. Olympus."

NBA 75: Bill Russell 1 on 1 with Shaq

Two of the best big men in NBA history sat down for an exclusive Q&A with The Sporting News in 1999. Their answers were as enlightening as they were entertaining.

Kobe Bryant's rookie scouting report from 1996-97

Toward the end of Kobe Bryant's first NBA season, The Sporting News' scouting report on the teen said was 'playing at his highest level yet'

TSN Archives: Death Visits Gridiron

The Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions, 28-23. But nobody cared.

TSN Archives: 69 arrested as Pittsburgh 'celebrates'

Pirate fans waited 11 years for a World Series victory to celebrate, and they spoiled the celebration with their exuberance.

TSN Archives: Success with a capital S

The first World Series night game was a smashing success — except for the Orioles, who discovered the Pirates are nobody’s patsies.

Jim Nantz forced Ryan Arcidiacono to take his tie in the worst Final Four tradition

Thank you for your second-hand garment, sir.