This Week: Aaron Judge, NFL Preseason, and more

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MLB

The MLB playoff race is heating up as the regular season nears its conclusion. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been in strong form, securing crucial wins, including a recent victory over the Oakland Athletics. The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge also made headlines by becoming the fastest player to reach 300 home runs in MLB history. With only a few weeks left in the season, teams are jostling for playoff positioning, with the Cleveland Guardians owning the best record in baseball.

NFL

As the NFL preseason continues, teams are finalizing their rosters and getting ready for the start of the regular season. Preseason games have provided a glimpse of standout performances from rookies and returning stars. The week has also seen significant developments in roster cuts and contract negotiations as teams prepare for Week 1.

College Football

The college football landscape is undergoing significant changes this year with major conference realignments, including Texas and Oklahoma moving to the SEC and the Big Ten expanding to include Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington. The preseason AP Top 25 rankings have Georgia and Ohio State leading the pack, with Texas and Oregon also in the top spots. The season will also feature the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, adding a new level of excitement to the regular season

NBA

Steph Curry lit the world on fire, dropping 24 points in the gold medal game to lead Team USA to the Gold Medal. 39-year-old Lebron James captured the Olympic MVP. The schedule for the inaugural NBA Cup was released, with highlighted games including Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State in a Mavs uniform, and a Ja-Zion matchup as the Pelicans take on the Grizzlies.

College Basketball

As the offseason continues, college basketball programs prepare for the upcoming season. Indiana’s summer tour in the Bahamas showcased freshman Mackenzie Mgbako's potential. Duke’s practices have been highlighted by the leadership of returning star Tyrese Proctor. The transfer portal remains crucial, with players like Grant Nelson moving to Alabama from North Dakota State, reshaping rosters nationwide.

Motorsport

In motorsport, the most recent Formula 1 race was the Belgian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton secured a crucial victory, bolstering his position in the championship standings. Max Verstappen continues to lead the championship, with Charles Leclerc closely following in second place. In NASCAR, the latest race at Richmond Raceway was won by Austin Dillon, but the victory quickly became embroiled in controversy. Dillon's aggressive driving in the final laps, which involved intentional contact with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, led to NASCAR stripping him of his automatic playoff eligibility. Dillon and his team are appealing the decision, but the incident has added tension as the regular season ends.

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