I didn't realize this until Alex Kirilloff described his back injury today, but he has the exact same injury I've been dealing with for the past year. I seriously can't even imagine trying to play baseball like this. I mean, I've had a hard time *writing* about baseball with it.

Dublin bartender asked where we are from…

Packed house is ready for #IndyTSTheErasTour.

I’m looking for a spotter for the Indy 500. Who wants to be “part” of the broadcast? All to help the kids of Washington Twp! Indy 500 Once in a Lifetime Experience - BASH '24 secure.qgiv.com/event/3aug3c/i…

BREAKING: New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract, sources tell me and Jeff Passan. The Yankees can void the opt-out by adding one year and $36 million to the four years and $144 million that Cole had remaining on his deal.

BREAKING: Chicago Cubs CF/1B Cody Bellinger picked up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season and will not be a free agent, sources tell me and Jeff Passan.

‘Size is a weapon’ | Expanded nutrition focus has made Penn State bigger, helped stop the run - PennLive.com Brilliant stuff that makes you wonder why pro teams aren’t doing it this well. Or at all. apple.news/ABDnHmlwETP-tB…

Reminder that since you have to turn back clocks tonight, go ahead & replace the batteries on your smoke alarm.

The Indiana football program began in 1887. In its first 136 years, the Hoosiers NEVER started a season 9-0. Now in its 137th year, and Curt Cignetti’s 1st, Indiana is a perfect 9-0. And all 9 wins have come by at least 14 points. Historic isn’t even enough to describe it.

It is incredibly gutsy to release this poll. It won't put Harris ahead in our forecast because there was also another Iowa poll out today that was good for Trump. But wouldn't want to play poker against Ann Selzer.

Pacers’ No. 2 and 3 centers, Jackson and James Wiseman, suffer torn Achilles in the first 10 days of the season. That’s concerning. Jackson is also in the final year of his rookie deal. As for the team, the front office needs to add support up front.

Story: Pacers center Isaiah Jackson suffers torn Achilles and already has surgery scheduled. He's just 22 but in a contract year. And the Pacers will need to make a move to bolster the front line. fieldhousefiles.com/p/isaiah-jacks…

What’s the best site that covers bare knuckle fighting? ( yes I’m serious).

When I was a kid if we did stupid things with our friends, and we did, you got punched in the mouth. And you deserved it. Mellencamps “cherry Bomb” discusses this. We need a society but we also need consequences when you just talk bleep. You go, Jason Kelce.

An MLB investigation recently found a top prospect in the Dominican Republic who had verbally agreed to sign with the Padres for approximately $4 million is five years older than previously believed, sources told ESPN. With Alden González: espn.com/mlb/story/_/id…

Paige Bueckers at halftime: - 19 points - 8-8 FG - 3-3 3FG - 3 rebounds - 2 assists - 1 block

The Milwaukee Brewers declined closer Devin Williams' club option for $10.5 million, source tells ESPN. He'll receive a $250,000 buyout. Williams remains with the Brewers, will be in his final year of arbitration and is expected to make $8-9 million. He's a trade candidate, too.

Former Giants general manager Pete Putila has joined the Braves' front office as an assistant general manager overseeing the club's international scouting department, sources told ESPN.

If Tommy goes in (as he should), Dr. Frank Jobe should be alongside.

Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Dodgers announced. He’s expected to be ready for spring training.