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Oakland placed Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and recalled Zack Gelof to take his spot, creating more flexibility for DH and lineup rotations as Rooker’s slow start continues and Gelof eyes increased at-bats in the outfield/second base; obliques can linger, but Rooker’s prior power suggests the A’s hope to weather the loss.
Josh Kerr, a multi-time world champion, will attempt to break the iconic mile world record of 3:43.13 in a real race at the London Diamond League on July 18, aided by a customized Brooks spike setup, treating the effort as a peak-season goal rather than a time trial and facing a strong field led by Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Texas 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the 800m at the World Indoor Championships in 1:44.24, becoming the youngest indoor world champion and finishing 0.14 seconds ahead of Belgium’s Eliott Crestan. The previous record was held by Mohammed Aman (18 years, 61 days in 2012). Lutkenhaus said his late surge stemmed from confidence, while Crestan praised his acceleration and suggested Lutkenhaus could be the future, as the USA led the medal table with six golds.
Great Britain enjoyed its best-ever World Athletics Indoor Championships haul, securing three golds in a 28-minute burst in Toruń, Poland: Georgia Hunter Bell won the 1500m in 3:58.53, Molly Caudery claimed pole vault gold with 4.85m, and Keely Hodgkinson took the 800m title. Josh Kerr had already won the 3000m on Saturday, underscoring GB’s historic indoor success.
Britain’s Josh Kerr used sharp positioning to outkick Cole Hocker and win the World Indoor 3,000m in Toruń, finishing 7:35.56 to 7:35.70 as Yann Schrub took bronze. Hocker’s rail-centric tactic hampered his bid for a repeat title, while Kerr earned his second 3,000m world title in three years amid a high-stakes rivalry with other top milers.
Oakland’s camp is narrowing in on third base, with 23-year-old Max Muncy emerging as the front-runner after a standout spring and solid Triple-A showing, though defense remains a focus as he transitions from shortstop. Zack Gelof, back from injuries, debuted in Cactus League action and is aiming to prove his versatility and earn a roster spot, while Gunnar Hoglund’s spring has been hampered by knee and back issues, making Triple-A the likely route even if healthy. Jeff McNeil is at second base, reshaping infield roles as the A’s evaluate their options.
At the Atlanta U.S. Half-Marathon Championship, the lead vehicle veered off course less than two miles from the end, causing Jess McClain and the top contenders to miss a turn and finish 9th, 12th, and 13th; protests were denied, but Atlanta Track Club will award prize money for the derailment positions and USATF will review Worlds selection, with officials pointing to cones left unmanned due to an officer-down incident and the lead vehicle following a police motorcycle.
Iowa State University will discontinue its women’s gymnastics program and replace it with another sport to provide equal or greater participation opportunities for women. Gymnasts can finish their degrees with scholarships honored and continue to access athletics services, or transfer to other schools. Incoming recruits will have scholarships honored, and gymnastics coaches won’t have renewed contracts. The department will spend months researching a new women’s sport to add and may pursue NCAA waivers for an extra year of competition for affected athletes.
During the World Athletics Championships marathon, the leading American women—Susanna Sullivan and Jessica McClain—were briefly guided off the course due to an official error, disrupting the lead and prompting a review of the route.
Jess McClain led the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta before the lead vehicle steered runners off course for about 1,000 meters, forcing a U-turn and costing her the national title and a $20,000 prize; she finished ninth as Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat finished 12th and 13th. USATF denied protests; the Atlanta Track Club is reviewing the incident, and McClain urged safeguards to prevent a repeat and for officials to 'make it right' for affected athletes.
Oakland signed shortstop Jacob Wilson to a seven-year, $70 million extension with a club option for an eighth year, guaranteeing him at least $70 million and adding two potential free-agent years for the A’s. Wilson, 23, broke out in 2025 (.311/.355/.444 with 13 homers and 26 doubles) and is a core piece behind a young lineup, though his defense at short has drawn mixed reviews. The deal strengthens Oakland’s young core (alongside Soderström, Butler and Rooker) as they pursue a move to Las Vegas and navigate CBT payroll dynamics, marking one of the franchise’s largest guarantees to a player with limited service time.
Bucknell University has appointed Jeff Behrman, a highly experienced college football coach with a 71-27 record, as its new head football coach, emphasizing team culture and development, after successful coaching stints at John Carroll and Union.
Tyler Soderstrom and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, the largest guaranteed deal in franchise history, with potential to reach $131 million including an eighth-year option, reflecting the team's investment in their young star amidst their ongoing relocation plans.
The Oakland Athletics have signed outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million extension, including a club option for 2033 and potential escalators, securing his future with the team through his age-31 season and making it the largest contract in club history.
The Oakland Athletics designated pitcher Ken Waldichuk for assignment to make room for new acquisition Jeff McNeil, with Waldichuk's future uncertain as he awaits potential trade or waivers, following injuries and mixed performance.