NBA Launches Investigation into 76ers as Joel Embiid’s Injury Management Sparks $100K Fine Threat After Season Opener Absence

Star center Joel Embiid did not participate in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, a game that was nationally televised. The team categorized his absence as “left knee injury management,” which seems to have raised concerns with the NBA. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league is likely to launch an investigation…

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Guardians to Trade Emmanuel Clase for a Power-Hitting Outfielder

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline inches closer, the Cleveland Guardians find themselves at a familiar crossroads: balancing elite pitching assets with an underwhelming offense. The question on many minds is whether Cleveland will entertain the idea of dealing All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in exchange for the type of power-hitting outfielder they desperately lack. While…

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Cardinals’ Key Catcher Back in Action After Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. Contreras, who will be catching and batting third, is returning to the majors for the first time since fracturing his forearm on May 7. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals sent backup catcher Nick Raposo…

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