3 takeaways from BYU’s Big 12 championship game loss to Texas Tech - Deseret News

The Cougars were bested 34-7 by Texas Tech in Saturday’s Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Nationals To Trade Jose Ferrer To Mariners For Harry Ford - MLB Trade Rumors

The Nationals are sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for catcher Harry Ford, reports Robert Murray of FanSided....

World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe - AP News

FIFA has announced the World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The timing allows for prime-time viewing in Europe and Britain. The tournament will feature 104 matches, with the opener in Mexico City on June 11.…

Seahawks Activate Julian Love & Jarran Reed From IR; Elevate Velus Jones Jr. From Practice Squad - Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks activated safety Julian Love and defensive tackle Jarran Reed from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

Packers make receiver swap, bring up Jayden Reed to active roster - Acme Packing Company

At least one of Matthew Golden or Jayden Reed is likely to play for the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago.

BYU falls 34-7 to Texas Tech in Big 12 championship game - Deseret News

The Cougars fell 34-7 to the favored Red Raiders.

Polesitter Verstappen sets out plan for title-decider - Formula 1

Max Verstappen could not hide his delight and satisfaction after producing another spectacular Qualifying display to bag pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

No. 10 Iowa State takes down No. 1 Purdue, 81-58 - AP News

Milan Momcilovic scored 20 points and Iowa State sank 11 3-pointers to propel No. 10 Iowa State to a dominant 81-58 win over No. 1 Purdue. Momcilovic, Killyan Toure and Joshua Jefferson all hit three 3-pointers. Toure scored 13, Blake Buchanan 12, and Jeffers…

Michael Annett, former NASCAR driver, dies at 39 - NBC News

Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s three national touring series, has died.

World Cup 2026 draw: Seattle learns teams, times of games - Sounder at Heart

Egypt will play two group stage matches in Seattle

Matchups, kickoff times unveiled for Men’s World Cup matches in Seattle - The Seattle Times

In unveiling the match schedule for the 2026 Men's World Cup, it's clear FIFA is taking advantage of the PNW's generally temperate summer weather.

Open Thread: IU basketball battles Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Inside the Hall

IU basketball returns to action this afternoon against Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Cardinals and Hoosiers are both 7-1.

Seahawks vs. Falcons NFL TV Week 14 coverage map and FOX commentators - Field Gulls

Not a lot of national interest in Seahawks vs. Falcons, unsurprisingly.

'I believe in Cal': Stud frosh QB confirms he'll return to Berkeley - SFGATE

According to a top program insider, Cal has reportedly kept Jarod-Keawe Sagapolutele from entering the transfer portal, with the quarterback set to stay a Bear.

Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39 - CBS News

Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.

Brian Schottenheimer will talk to George Pickens about his Richard Sherman post - NBC Sports

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer had no issue with the perception created by receiver George Pickens during Thursday's game.