In 2024, the Blue Jays were 74-88, missing the postseason for the first time since 2021. A year later, they were just two outs away from winning it all. As much as that still hurts to even think about, the Jays' 2025 season was special and always will be. They also happened to be the third-most searched sports team, not just in baseball,
1966 - The Braves acquire Clete Boyer from the Yankees in exchange for outfielder Bill Robinson and pitcher Chi-Chi Olivo. 1936 - Judge Landis declares Reds players Lee Handley and Johnny Peacock are free agents after they were covered up on minor league teams by Cincinnati. 1957 - Mayor Robert Wagner forms a four-member committee to find a replacement for the Dodgers and Giants in New York.
Both teams qualified for the Western Conference semi-finals without needing a Game 3 in the previous round, with LAFC knocking out Austin FC while Vancouver got the better of FC Dallas over two games. The Whitecaps last faced LAFC at the end of June, winning 1-0, but both sides have made notable additions to their squad since. LAFC have added Son Heung-min to their ranks, whereas Vancouver have bolstered their attack with the signing of Thomas Muller. Cherundolo praised the depth of Vancouver's squad, while stating that both clubs now have stronger players than ever before.
Every hockey fan notices the team's success and recognizes the team's failures. The person behind both is the team's general manager. Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes has brought new life into the organization since his hire and the future looks bright with him in control. The organization believes in his abilities so much that they have him a new five-year extension, announced by Canadians President, Owner, and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Molson.
Butler, a member of Atlanta's NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 team, appeared in 27 games (all starts) for Kentucky during the 2024-25 season, tallying career highs of 11.4 points, 4.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds, in addition to 1.6 steals in 26.0 minutes (.498 FG%, .391 3FG%, .735 FT%). A native of Moreno Valley, California, Butler spent his first four collegiate seasons suiting up for San Diego State (2020-24), leading the Aztecs to the 2023 NCAA National Championship Game.
After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Florida Panthers had a bit of a scare heading into the offseason. Three crucial players, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad, were set up to become free agents. GM Bill Zito had a big task on his hands and knew he had to bring them back. He also had to retool the roster in hopes of being back in the Stanley Cup finals, but was it enough?
Ojemudia is returning to the NFL after playing for the UFL's DC Defenders in the spring. After starting 11 games for the Broncos as a rookie in 2020, he struggled with injuries and hasn't played in the regular season since 2022.
Brentford defender Nathan Collins has emerged as a target for Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The Republic of Ireland international has been earmarked for a "key role" this season by new Bees boss Keith Andrews, following the exit of club captain Christian Nørgaard for Arsenal.
Mascherano believes new signings could strengthen Inter Miami, emphasizing the need for more squad competition to improve performance as they are currently fatigued.
