All articles tagged with #roster
Sports Illustrated breaks down the USMNT’s 26-man 2026 World Cup squad into Keep, Depth, and Drop as the team maps a path to 2030, keeping a core group (Brady; Dest; Richards; Adams; Tillman; Aaronson; McKennie; Balogun; Pepi; Scally; Pulisic—kept, but almost depth) while assigning others to depth (Freese, Reyna, Weah) or out of the picture (Turner, Ream, Miles Robinson, Zendejas, Roldan, Haji Wright).
The Lakers are considering Jonathan Kuminga for the final open roster spot on a two-year, $20 million deal as part of their offseason reshaping around Luka Doncic’s style; the Cavaliers have also shown interest, but Kuminga would bring size and perimeter defense, with concerns about fit off the ball and shooting, as Grimes is expected to start at small forward and training camp decisions loom.
Anthony Broome offers early impressions of EA Sports' CFB27 from a Michigan perspective, highlighting a revamped offense and noting several Wolverines missing from the game's roster, with imagery tied to Michigan Stadium.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released after his bond was set, a move some believe is to avoid placing him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, which would keep him off the field but paid. The piece analyzes this reasoning, the potential financial impact, and how the roster in the secondary could be affected, plus a look at players on the roster bubble heading into training camp.
The Suns’ surprise trade for Miles Bridges adds athletic scoring and playmaking but raises questions about fit with the team’s high-character identity, especially after reshaping the roster; Bridges’ past issues and defense concerns feed fan skepticism as the organization weighs short-term gains against long‑term culture.
With Jaylen Brown at the center of offseason chatter, the Celtics could strengthen their lineup without trading him by pursuing five moves: (1) target Trey Murphy in a deal that could involve Derrick White and Baylor Scheierman for Murphy and Yves Missi, keeping both teams under the luxury tax; (2) upgrade the center position via trade or free agency (candidates include Evan Mobley, Mitchell Robinson, Robert Williams, Zach Collins) to improve spacing and rim protection; (3) shed Sam Hauser’s $10 million contract for greater flexibility; (4) give more minutes to a developing Hugo Gonzalez (and possibly Jordan Walsh) to preserve and grow the younger core; (5) entertain the remote possibility of LeBron James arriving at a veteran-discount price to bring playmaking and leadership.
With a commanding lead in the AL and what’s described as the best roster, the Yankees enter the trade deadline as obvious buyers, aiming to shore up catcher, high-leverage relief, and utility infield spots to maximize postseason chances.
The NCAA’s new five-year, five-season eligibility rule eliminates redshirting and most waivers, with the clock starting five years after full-time college enrollment or on the student’s 19th birthday, whichever comes first. While 2027 recruits must follow the new rules, current Georgia players can choose the old or new system, potentially granting an extra year to seven on Georgia’s 2026 roster and many other non-redshirt players; others who already exhausted eligibility remain under prior rules. Georgia coach Kirby Smart supported the change, and the team opens 2026 vs. Tennessee State.”
A teaser for an insider Michigan Wolverines basketball piece questions whether assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr., formerly Oklahoma State's head coach, can retain Michigan's roster; full analysis is behind The Wolverine's paywall.
The Chiefs waived corner Marlen Sewell after a short stint to free a roster spot for the return of L'Jarius Sneed, who has rejoined KC as the team prepares for mandatory minicamp and rebuilds its cornerback depth after offseason losses. Sewell joined on a rookie minicamp tryout, but the move makes room for Sneed’s veteran presence amid a CB room overhaul.
Seattle placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion after a hit-by-pitch, recalling Ryan Bliss from Triple-A. Crawford had been a productive contributor (.258/.366/.500 with nine homers since late April) and may shift to third as Colt Emerson handles short for at least a week. With Brendan Donovan sidelined by a groin strain, third-base duties will fall to Patrick Wisdom and Bliss for now, while Seattle hopes a healthy roster can keep its strong lineup intact.
After a 5-3 loss to the Red Sox, New York demoted catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A and called up Ali Sanchez, a move driven by Escarra’s weak .177/.235/.258 line in 68 plate appearances. The decision renews scrutiny of Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman’s faith in Escarra as more than a glove-type catcher and highlights concerns about overvaluing homegrown talent while searching for a clearer platoon fit behind Austin Wells.
MLS announced the 2026 All-Star Game First XI, highlighting global stars Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min among a lineup of MLS players ahead of the All-Star Game and Skills Challenge.
Major League Soccer has revealed the Starting XI for the 2026 All-Star Game roster, highlighting the league’s top players selected for the midseason showcase.
Bob Labriola answers reader questions in Asked and Answered: June 4, clarifying Nick Herbig’s contract as effectively a 5-year deal with cap impact starting in 2027 (not forcing immediate trades of Watt/Highsmith); discusses possible deployment of all three edge rushers, adjustments under the new coaching staff, and broader roster questions including Najee Harris’s status after an Achilles injury, Darnell Savage’s one-year Steelers deal, whether the Steelers will keep four quarterbacks, rookie contract mechanics and practice squad rules, and a take on the Steelers-Ravens rivalry, all within the larger context of cap management, scheme changes, and NFL history.