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Seth Rollins challenges Roman Reigns for World title at SummerSlam

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Pro wrestling fans were reminded last week about how close their favorite superstars are to the end than the beginning.

It first happened on “Monday Night Raw.” Seth Rollins came out in the last segment to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. The prospect of Reigns and Rollins going head-to-head again may have seemed a bit tiresome on the surface, but Rollins explained to Reigns that it could be one of the last times, if not the last time, they ever do battle in the ring again.

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Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins speak in the ring during Monday Night RAW at Boardwalk Hall Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 29, 2026. (Craig Melvin / WWE via Getty Images)

“This may be your last chance to close that loop. You and me, we came into this company together. We came through that crowd. We knocked down the door. The kicked the old generation to the curb. We made this place our own. We created the greatest generation in the history of this industry. You and me. We did that together,” Rollins said. “My man, we are much closer to the end than we are to the beginning. And just like it was when we came in, young, hungry, ready to take over there is a new generation of young men and women coming in and ready to do the same thing to us.

“So, I say again, this may be our last chance to do this dance, brother. What do you want your legacy to be? When you are retired, you will go down as one of the greatest of all time. No doubt about it. Probably No. 1. You are a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Hell, they should just give you your own Hall of Fame show. You’d be the only one and I might even be there to induct you. But if you don’t accept this challenge, you will never be able to escape the ghost of Seth Rollins.”

Rollins and Reigns are each in their 40s and have, at points, shown they could perform for longer than people expect. But Rollins has experienced several injuries since the build-up to WrestleMania 40. He knows better than anyone about how much longer it takes to recover from the injuries.

On All Elite Wrestling’s “Dynamite,” the hint of pro wrestling stars come into the twilight of their careers was a little more subtle.

Kenny Omega enters the ring at New Japan Pro-Wrestling Wrestle Dynasty at Tokyo Dome.

Kenny Omega enters the ring during New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Dynasty at Tokyo Dome on January 05, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Etsuo Hara / Getty Images)

Omega agreed to the stipulation to go up against MJF for the AEW World Championship on next week’s “Dynamite.” If he loses to MJF, he will no longer we allowed to challenge for the title.

“There’s been no greater passion, no greater pleasure than stepping through these ropes and giving you people everything that I have,” Omega said. “Whether it be when I was a 14-year-old boy or a 42-year-old broken down man, you still get the same 100% Kenny Omega every single time. I’ve won titles. I’ve broken records, records that may never be broken again. I have a career I could probably hang my hat on and be proud of, look back upon fondly, but you see, there’s this selfish part about me that knows it just isn’t enough.

“There’s this part of me that thinks there’s still a little bit left in the tank. There’s a part of me that thinks if I can believe, if Will (Ospreay) can believe, if the Young Bucks can believe, if you people can believe just one more time, then I know I could be a champion that each and every one of you can be proud of and I could stand on the greatest stage that AEW has ever stepped foot on in Wembley Stadium and I can represent All Elite Wrestling where the best wrestle, where I can face Will Ospreay, the winner of the Owen Hart Cup.”

The moments are a reminder to fans that the generational talents that have built professional wrestling for the last two decades are slowly breaking down. It’s a reminder to bask in the glory of the greats while they are still around.

Reigns vs. Rollins will be at SummerSlam while Omega takes on MJF this Wednesday.

Cody Rhodes gets another title shot

Sami Zayn pulled off a shocking win at WWE Night of Champions to close out June and it left a few people on the WWE roster trying to climb over each other to get a chance at the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Jey Uso lost to Oba Femi and decided to waltz over to SmackDown to try to get a shot at Zayn’s title. Cody Rhodes, however, was pinned by Zayn to lose the championship Uso and Rhodes would be forced to battle it out to earn the No. 1 contender spot.

Rhodes hit multiple Cross Rhodes maneuvers on Uso before pinning him for the win.

Zayn and Rhodes will meet for the Undisputed WWE Championship on “Monday Night Raw” in Chicago.

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New TBS champion crowned

Willow Nightingale going down with an injury left two major holes in AEW. She was forced out of the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament and needed to drop the TBS Championship.

AEW announced a Survival of the Fittest match to crown the new TBS champion. Hikaru Shida, Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, Maika, Persephone and Queen Aminata each qualified for the match, which took place Wednesday night on “Dynamite.”

Persephone looked strong has she eliminated two opponents but she ran into Statlander, who rolled her up and pinned her. Persephone got her revenge on Statlander when she hit her with the TBS title belt. Shida put Statlander into a submission hold and the referee called the match as Statlander was knocked out.

It’s Shida’s first reign as champion.

Kendal Grey’s first promo

NXT Women's Champion Kendal Grey speaks at WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey speaks during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on June 30, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Conor Kvatek / WWE via Getty Images)

Kendal Grey defeated Lola Vice for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship at The Great American Bash. On Tuesday, she cut her first promo as champion.

Grey came off as relatable, acknowledging that she’s not the best on the microphone but vowed to wrestle like the champion she is.

“I know I might not look like your normal champion. I mean, last week, I sat across the table from Lola Vice with her designer dresses, her heels, being all glammed up. And I thought to myself in that moment, ‘That’s what a champion looks like.’ But that’s not me. That’s not my style. I mean I can’t even sit in the makeup chair for five minutes without going crazy. And to be honest with you guys, I wipe off half the makeup they put on me before I come out here every time.

“So, yeah, I’m probably not going to be comfortable dressing up like a ‘Barbie.’ And I’ll probably be nervous as hell every time I talk to you guys and I can’t guarantee that every time I talk I’m going to sound like a champion but when the bell rings, I’m damn sure gonna wrestle like a champion. I’m ready to take this division to another level – a level that no one has seen before. And if this title puts a target on my back, good. I welcome that target. I thrive under pressure. I thrive in the competition and when you step in the ring with Kendal Grey, it’s my match, it’s my tempo, it’s my pace and all the other girls in the locker room right now sooner or later are gonna find out that they just can’t keep up with Kendal.

Grey certainly has a target on her back.

Kali Armstrong wanted to be Grey’s first opponent and GM Rob Stone told her that “actions speak louder than words. Armstrong took it to heart when she attacked Grey later in the night. Still, it didn’t seem to be enough to get that title shot right away.

Grey will ahve her first title defense opportunity this week against Nattie Neidhart.

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Pro wrestling news and notes from the week:

Trevor Lee gets the crowd riled up during a Major League Wrestling show. (Major League Wrestling)

MJF defended the AEW World Championship against Mark Briscoe.
Kevin Knight defended the AEW TNT Championship against Lio Rush.
Trevor Lee captures the MLW Southern Crown Championship in a bunkhouse stampede match over Andrew Everett, Diego Hill, Festus, Ikuro Kwon, Jesus Rodriguez, Josh Bishop, Matthew Justice, Paul Walter Hauser and The Beastman.
Mascara Dorada and Mistico won the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championship against Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos.
Rey Fenix defeated El Hijo del Vikingo to retain the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.
Fabian Aichner became the No. 1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship.
Japanese women’s wrestling promotion, Stardom, reorganized and will now fall under Bushiroad’s Live Entertainment Unit.
Nikki Blackheart made her debut on NXT. She attacked Tatum Paxley after her match against Kelani Jordan to close out the show.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

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How Spencer Miles became a Rule 5 steal for Blue Jays

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SAN FRANCISCO – In the midst of the winter meetings frenzy last December, the Toronto Blue Jays’ baseball operations department gathered in a team suite to consider their pro scouting group’s annual Rule 5 draft presentation.

Coming off a World Series appearance and determined to make another run, the notion that they would select and carry a pick all season long seemed far-fetched. The club had plenty on the go, too, between signing Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, working through health concerns for Shane Bieber and Jose Berrios, and the pursuits of Tyler Rogers and Kazuma Okamoto, while also monitoring the Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette markets.

Still, their scouts were so intrigued by Spencer Miles during the Arizona Fall League that they pushed for his implausible selection. Despite just 10 games and 14.2 innings since the San Francisco Giants made him a fourth-round pick in 2022, they argued that he was ready to get outs in the majors.

“It’s the job of scouting and baseball operations to present opportunities, no matter what’s going on with the roster. Miles was that,” said Ryan Mittleman, the club’s vice-president, pro scouting. “The raw stuff was impressive to us. … We had multiple looks, multiple scouts to say, ‘Hey, the raw data is good, but also, he’s carrying it out into a pretty good league.’ We didn’t let the lack of innings be an impediment. We believed in the stuff. And it carried him to the top of our list.”

Manager John Schneider was in the room for the presentation and remembers “looking at his numbers and I was like, ‘He has how many innings? And what are we doing? And huh?’ They were like his sinker can do this, we think he can develop a slider. I think I said, ‘This guy better be pretty (expletive) good.”

The Blue Jays made Miles the 10th pick of the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 10 and it turns out that he is indeed pretty, ahem, good, emerging into a pitcher that, in Mittleman’s words, “has been huge for us.”

Originally envisioned as an occasional mop-up man at the very end of the bullpen, the 25-year-old has steadily earned more trust in a variety of roles, including eight starts/bulk outings, a needed solution in what’s been a season filled with problems.

His next outing comes Tuesday, when he’ll be the featured arm, possibly the starter, for the Blue Jays in San Francisco, facing the Giants team that helped him through the back and shoulder surgeries that sidelined him for nearly all of the last three years. Some staffers who were close to him are trying to make it out to watch.

“It’s super exciting, but it’s not any different than any other outing,” said Miles laughing when asked if he hears from Giants people wondering how he got away. “Frequently, but that’s OK. Here we are and this org is awesome. So it’s worked out.”

Far more than the Blue Jays imagined, prompting them to again consider building him up with the rotation in continued flux as Max Scherzer continues to rehab from a back issue and Patrick Corbin works out of the bullpen, leaving them short a starter.

How much work Miles can reasonably handle given his lack of volume in recent years – his career high for innings is 77 in 2022 between Missouri and rookie ball – is the Blue Jays’ constant conundrum. There’s no real baseline for the player and no case studies on similar pitchers to draw from, leaving them to feel their way through in the dark.

Given that he’s already at 54 innings in 24 games and has become someone the club feels grow into a viable option for the 2027 rotation, when they project to have several openings with Kevin Gausman, Bieber and Scherzer all pending free agents, the stakes are suddenly higher given what he may become.

Miles, however, shows no signs of slowing down.

Physically, he said he’s holding up and during his last outing, he set a personal best hitting 99.4 m.p.h. against the New York Mets. He threw a season-high 73 pitches June 6 against Baltimore and has pitched 4.1 innings three times. Where he goes from here isn’t uncertain but even with Scherzer on track to be an option after the all-star break, the Blue Jays want to keep Miles going.

Without an objective measure of what is too much, part of the approach is avoiding too much, too fast, both in innings and in velocity.

“I got up to 73 pitches and then kind of deloaded, so I think that, in a way, gave me a new floor. I don’t think we really know what the ceiling is, but we’re just going to keep pushing it and find out,” said Miles. “My volume has reached a certain point now where my body is starting to accept the force. In years past, 98ish has been my peak. But with a new floor, your body adapts.

“So now your brain and your body are like, ‘OK, I can settle in here. I know what that feels like, I can accept the force.’ Then your body’s saying like, ‘Alright, maybe we can go one step above that and break a chain off that prior peak in exertion of force.’ I don’t really know what the limit is. I think there’s still another one or two ticks in a volume floor that we can get to. So, maybe there’s more in there.”

That any of this is in play at all underlines how significant a Rule 5 pick Miles has turned out to be, against the odds.

“Whenever you’re coming off a World Series, you’re usually not taking a Rule 5 pick. You’re usually pretty set. But with the uncertainty of (Yimi) Garcia, some of our starters, it was like, OK, let’s take a chance, bring him into camp and see,” said Schneider. “It’s an amazing job of scouting and trying to predict upside. A lot of that comes into the person, too, not just the stuff. Can this dude handle this? The way it’s worked out has been remarkable, really.”

In setting up 40-man rosters ahead of the Rule 5 draft, teams try to measure the likelihood of other clubs being willing to select and carry a player for a full season in order to lock in their rights.

The Blue Jays in recent years have taken off-the-board swings in the Rule 5 draft, selecting Elvis Luciano out of rookie ball in the Kansas City Royals system in 2018 and carrying him all season, and a post-Tommy-John Angel Bastardo from the Boston Red Sox in 2024. Luciano is now pitching with Yomiuri in Japan, while the Blue Jays returned Bastardo to the Red Sox in April, after Miles beat him out for a roster spot in spring training.

No pick required as much imagination as Miles, given where the Blue Jays had come from and all the other markets they were involved in. But Mittleman credited GM Ross Atkins for being willing to consider all avenues, when “it can be tougher to make a Rule 5 pick when there’s not as much open road for opportunity.”

“He, obviously, hadn’t pitched a ton and was pitching well in Arizona Fall League,” Mittleman continued. “So it was really just a case of our entire group of scouting, R-and-D putting the pieces together and in the end, it was really Ross trusting the process that moved Miles to the top of the list. …

“Really happy the way it’s turned out so far.”

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4 Contenders Worth Watching at Royal Birkdale

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Royal Birkdale returns to the spotlight as the world’s finest golfers gather for another edition of The Open Championship.

Renowned for demanding precision, patience, and adaptability, the famous links venue consistently rewards complete players capable of handling changing weather and strategic shot-making.

Several established stars arrive with compelling credentials, while recent performances have reshaped expectations ahead of the season’s final major. Four contenders, in particular, stand out as leading names capable of lifting the Claret Jug.

Scottie Scheffler Enters as the Odds Favourite

2026 Open Odds: +500

Scottie Scheffler arrives at Royal Birkdale as the leading name in The Open 2026 odds, reflecting both his position atop the world rankings and another remarkably consistent campaign. Few players have matched his week-to-week reliability, with regular contention across the PGA Tour reinforcing why bookmakers continue to place him ahead of the field.

His recent form includes multiple victories and high finishes against elite competition, extending a run that has already produced an impressive collection of major championship performances. Scheffler’s résumé now includes multiple major victories alongside countless appearances near the top of leaderboards, highlighting his ability to thrive under the greatest pressure. That consistency remains one of his defining strengths.

Royal Birkdale demands disciplined golf rather than constant aggression, making Scheffler’s exceptional ball-striking particularly valuable. He ranks strongly across key areas such as driving accuracy, greens in regulation, strokes gained approach, and scoring average. His thoughtful course management also minimises costly mistakes, a quality that has repeatedly separated Open champions from the chasing pack.

Compared with the other favourites, Scheffler offers perhaps the highest combination of consistency and statistical excellence. While several rivals possess comparable talent, few maintain such a high baseline every tournament. A victory at Royal Birkdale would further strengthen his standing among golf’s modern greats while adding another Open Championship to an already outstanding major championship legacy.

Rory McIlroy Chases Links Glory

2026 Open Odds: +800

Rory McIlroy once again enters The Open among the leading contenders after producing another strong season across golf’s biggest tournaments. His major championship form has remained competitive, and his combination of experience and proven ability on links courses continues to attract significant attention.

McIlroy’s history with The Open Championship includes memorable victories, close calls, and several weekends spent challenging for a top-10 finish. Growing up playing links golf has given him an instinctive understanding of how to control ball flight, adapt to unpredictable winds, and embrace the unique demands that distinguish this championship from every other major.

Recent tournament performances suggest McIlroy arrives with positive momentum. His combination of length from the tee and exceptional shot-shaping ability allows him to attack difficult holes while remaining flexible when weather conditions change throughout the week. Those strengths have repeatedly translated into success on links layouts that reward creativity alongside technical excellence.

Broader Golf narratives point out that the pursuit of another Claret Jug adds historical significance for one of Northern Ireland’s greatest sporting figures. Public interest inevitably follows McIlroy wherever he competes, but success at Royal Birkdale will depend on disciplined strategy rather than emotion. Limiting mistakes, controlling trajectory in challenging conditions, and capitalising on scoring opportunities remain the tactical ingredients required to stay firmly in contention through Sunday’s closing round.

Justin Rose Brings Experience and Consistency

2026 Open Odds: +2,700

Justin Rose enters Royal Birkdale backed by years of elite-level consistency and an impressive record across golf’s biggest championships. Although younger rivals often dominate pre-tournament headlines, Rose continues to demonstrate the qualities that make experienced competitors dangerous whenever major championships demand patience and strategic execution.

Throughout his career, Rose has regularly featured near the top of Open Championship leaderboards while building one of the strongest major championship résumés of his generation. His experience handling pressure over four demanding rounds gives him an important advantage, particularly on a links course where composure often proves just as valuable as raw power.

Royal Birkdale rewards precise iron play, intelligent decision-making, and disciplined course management, all longstanding strengths of Rose’s game. Recent tournament performances indicate that his swing remains dependable, while his ability to adapt to varying weather conditions keeps him competitive throughout championship week.

A strong performance would also resonate with British supporters, who have followed Rose throughout an accomplished international career. Remaining patient during difficult stretches and positioning himself within striking distance entering the weekend could once again place him firmly in contention. Capturing the Claret Jug would represent another defining achievement, adding one of golf’s most prestigious titles to an already distinguished career.

Jordan Spieth Returns With Open Pedigree

2026 Open Odds: +4,500

Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale carrying one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines. While his recent form has fluctuated compared with earlier stages of his career, his proven success on this course continues to influence expectations. Few players in the field possess stronger memories of Royal Birkdale than the American.

His unforgettable 2017 Open Championship victory remains one of golf’s greatest major triumphs. Spieth closed with a final-round 69 to secure a three-shot victory after surviving one of the most dramatic championship rounds in modern Open history. The performance demonstrated resilience, imagination, and an ability to respond under extraordinary pressure.

Early in that final round, Spieth surrendered a three-shot advantage before producing the tournament’s defining moment at the 13th hole. Following a wayward drive, officials spent nearly twenty minutes determining relief options before Spieth played his remarkable recovery from a driving range adjacent to the course. A gritty bogey preserved his hopes when disaster seemed likely.

While Spieth may be a longshot for this year’s Open Championship, what followed in 2017 became Open Championship folklore. Spieth nearly aced the 14th, rolled in a spectacular 50-foot eagle putt on the 15th, then added consecutive birdies at the 16th and 17th holes to seize complete control. That extraordinary finish remains central to his Royal Birkdale legacy and continues to shape his standing among the leading contenders as he returns to this historic venue.

Four Players, One Historic Championship

Royal Birkdale promises another demanding examination of every aspect of championship golf. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Jordan Spieth each arrive with unique strengths, compelling storylines, and realistic ambitions of lifting the Claret Jug.

Whether through recent dominance, proven links expertise, unforgettable history, or veteran consistency, each contender has earned serious consideration. As tournament week unfolds, their performances will help define another memorable chapter in one of golf’s most celebrated major championships.

Content reflects information available as of 2026/07/06; subject to change.

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NFL analyst sounds alarm for Lamar Jackson ahead of training camp

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ESPN released its 2026 roster rankings this week, grading every team’s strengths and weaknesses. Analyst Seth Walder covered the Ravens’ offense and had a take on their quarterback, Lamar Jackson.

The rankings, published Monday, named Baltimore’s interior offensive line as the team’s biggest weakness. It’s the same issue the Ravens had last season, when they won the AFC North but lost in the wild-card round.

“Interior offensive line. The coaching staff is new, but this is the same weakness the Ravens had in the previous two seasons,” Walder wrote.

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Baltimore could start three new players on the interior line this year. That’s because center Tyler Linderbaum left in free agency and signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. Danny Pinter, who has played just 264 snaps over the past three seasons, is set to replace him.

The Ravens also signed guard John Simpson, a small upgrade over Andrew Vorhees. Rookie Olaivavega Ioane will compete at the other guard spot.

Receivers could help take the pressure off for Lamar Jackson

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Walder also flagged the receiver room. Zay Flowers is the clear No. 1 option, with Rashod Bateman listed as the No. 2 receiver.

“X factors for 2026: WRs Devontez Walker, Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt. It’s hard to get too excited about the receivers room behind Zay Flowers (Rashod Bateman is the team’s No. 2 WR on paper),” Walder wrote.

Walker is entering his second season. Lane and Sarratt are rookies trying to earn playing time under new coordinator Declan Doyle.

If one of them breaks out, it would give Lamar Jackson more targets beyond Flowers and Bateman. That would help Doyle build a more effective passing game after Baltimore missed the playoffs last season.

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4 Contenders Worth Watching at Royal Birkdale

Royal Birkdale returns to the spotlight as the world’s finest golfers gather for another edition of The Open Championship.

Scottie Scheffler Enters as the Odds Favourite

Rory McIlroy Chases Links Glory

Justin Rose Brings Experience and Consistency

Jordan Spieth Returns With Open Pedigree

Four Players, One Historic Championship

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