Big Dumper Reigns, Poll Results Revealed

Rays Sale Nearly Done

The owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, Stu Sternberg, has agreed to sell the franchise for $1.7 billion to a group led by Patrick Zalupski. The sale is expected to be finalized by September, with Zalupski intending to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area. This deal might help expedite a stadium solution for the team.

Taylor Out at Fox

Joy Taylor's time at Fox has ended after the network canceled three shows, including "Speak," which she co-hosted. This decision follows a challenging year for Taylor at the network, during which she was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit against former executive Charlie Dixon.

Hold Off on CFP Expansion Plans

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey mentioned that a 16-team College Football Playoff is not guaranteed. The sport might stick to a 12-team format if conference commissioners cannot agree on the structure. Current discussions involve differing preferences, such as the Big Ten's desire for four automatic bids for itself and the SEC, while other conferences lean towards a 5+11 model.

NBA Summer League and More

The NBA Summer League has been overshadowed by other sports news, but some noteworthy performances have occurred. For instance, the Pacers' Johnny Furphy had a standout game recently. The MLB All-Star Game and a WNBA match between the Fever and the Sun are scheduled for tonight. Additionally, various articles covering college basketball, MLB media plans, Shohei Ohtani's cleats, and WNBA player insights are available for readers.