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MLB Commissioner pushes for major shakeup to change baseball forever… but players are skeptical

READ MORE: White Sox ‘hurler’ tosses lunch, seven strong innings vs. Jays Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is meeting directly with players to push for a salary cap, according to a union official who warns membership is showing ‘the right amount of skepticism’ over the notoriously contentious issue. ‘It’s kind of continuation of a […]

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MLB Commissioner pushes for major shakeup to change baseball forever... but players are skeptical

READ MORE: White Sox ‘hurler’ tosses lunch, seven strong innings vs. Jays

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is meeting directly with players to push for a salary cap, according to a union official who warns membership is showing ‘the right amount of skepticism’ over the notoriously contentious issue.

‘It’s kind of continuation of a pattern which has gone on for decades, which is, the other side… tries to go directly to players, tries to create divisions between players,’ Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) deputy director Bruce Meyer told Foul Territory.

‘The league and some of the individual owners have made no secret that they would like to see a system that they tried to get for 50 years, which is a salary-cap system.’

The 1994-95 MLB strike that cost fans the 1994 World Series was fought over the same issue. Owners tried to play the 1995 season with replacement players, only to reach an agreement with the union on a new labor deal void of any salary cap. Since then, the two sides have worked out five collective bargaining agreements, most recently in 2022.

That deal is set to expire on December 1, 2026.

Currently MLB is the only major American sports league without some form of a salary cap. The NFL and NHL both have hard salary caps, while the NBA has a soft-salary cap that allows for a variety of exceptions.

Manfred has been speaking to individual teams for the third consecutive season in an effort to convince players to make major changes to the sport’s economic landscape, according to The Athletic.

‘The pitch is like, ‘Hey, this is really good for the players,’ Meyer said. ‘One of the things players immediately seize on is, ‘Well, if this is so good for us, then why are they pushing it so hard? Why do they want it so desperately? Why did the other leagues lock out players to get it?’

‘Guys immediately understand that the reason they want that system is not because they want to pay players more.’

Manfred isn’t publicly demanding a salary cap, but he hasn’t exactly dismissed the idea either.

After the Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani a backloaded $700 million deal en route to last year’s World Series crown, Manfred acknowledged ‘there are fans in other markets who are concerned about their teams’ ability to compete.’

‘This is an issue that we need to be vigilant on,’ Manfred said. ‘We need to pay attention to it, and we need to determine whether there are things that can be done to allay those kinds of concerns and make sure we have a competitive and healthy game going forward.’

This season the Dodgers have an MLB-high $408 million payroll, while the Miami Marlins rank last at $86 million. What’s more, the league’s 15 largest markets have won each of the last nine World Series titles, while a true ‘small market’ hasn’t won the Commissioner’s Trophy since the Kansas City Royals in 2015.

But that discrepancy notwithstanding, Meyer told Foul Territory that baseball’s recent labor deals have allowed for competitive balance, even as some teams ostensibly refuse to spend.

‘I think the whole premise is wrong,’ Meyer said. ‘Baseball hasn’t had a repeat winner in 26 years. To fans in small markets, I would say, look, competition is crucial for us, crucial for players. Our market system that we have, it’s not perfect by any means, but it relies on competition.

‘To the extent we have teams that are unwilling to compete, it’s not because the Dodgers went out and signed some players. That doesn’t explain why the Pittsburgh Pirates, for example, don’t go out and spend money.’

The players, meanwhile, still want the owners to accept a salary floor to encourage MLB’s famous penny pinchers like the Pirates to spend on free agents.

Of course, owners would obviously oppose a floor without the addition of a cap as well.

Despite this, Meyer remains optimistic there won’t be any games missed due to a work stoppage.

‘I think we got reasonable people on both sides, hopefully,’ Meyer said. ‘I don’t think it’s in the economic interest of the owners, or the game, to shut down the game. They’re making lots of money.’

MLB revenue hit a record $12.1 billion in 2024, which is up from $11.6 billion a year earlier.

Daily Mail has reached out to a league spokesman for comment.

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Nick Wright shuts down LeBron James

Nick Wright shuts down LeBron James – Nikola Jokic team-up rumors after cryptic boat photo goes viral: “He’s got a ton of players in Europe” originally appeared on Basketball Network. Fox Sports’ Nick Wright is one of the NBA talking heads who has always sided with LeBron James in arguments, and LBJ has often shown his respect and affinity […]

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Nick Wright shuts down LeBron James – Nikola Jokic team-up rumors after cryptic boat photo goes viral: “He’s got a ton of players in Europe” originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Fox Sports’ Nick Wright is one of the NBA talking heads who has always sided with LeBron James in arguments, and LBJ has often shown his respect and affinity for Wright.

Commenting on the recent Instagram post by Nikola Jokic‘s agent, where he is on the boat with LeBron and his business manager Maverick Carter, Wright says that he is absolutely sure that the photo or the meeting they had has nothing to do with Bron possibly teaming up with Joker and wearing a Denver Nuggets uniform next season.

“I can report unequivocally that this tweet or Instagram caption was about LeBron playing on the Denver Nuggets next year is unequivocally 100 percent false. There is a zero percent chance that LeBron is on the Nuggets a year from now. That’s not my opinion. I know that,” declared Wright.

Not about LeBron or Jokic

Speculations arose when Misko Raznatovic posted a photo of himself with James and Carter on a boat in Saint Tropez, France. Raznatovic captioned the post, “The summer of 2025 is the perfect time to make big plans for the fall of 2025.” This made internet users think that they were hatching some plan either about James himself or Jokic, who is Misko’s client.

That’s because not only will LBJ be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 NBA season, but Joker could very well be the grand prize in the 2026 free agency after he declined to sign an extension with the Nuggets this offseason.

Rumors ran wild after Raznatovic’s social media post, whether about James going to Denver, Jokic going to the Lakers, or the two of them planning to team up. But Wright thinks the post isn’t about that.

“I think he was not the subject of the Instagram post,” added Nick. “I think Maverick was. LeBron made it pop the way it did…That man on the boat represents most of Euro Basket, essentially, and a lot of international players, I think.”

It was likely about Carter’s league

It was reported last January that Carter was hired as an advisor by a group of investors seeking to raise $5 billion to start an international basketball league composed of six men’s teams and six women’s teams that would play around the globe.

If that plan is to materialize, then the group would need international talent to fill the teams. There is no man better to get help from than Raznatovic, who owns BeoBasket, one of the top player agencies in Europe. Wright’s co-host Chris Broussard agreed with him.

“He’d probably love to play with Jokic, but I don’t think this is what it’s all about. I think his buddy Maverick Carter, who is starting an international league and this agent, doesn’t only have Jokic, he’s got a ton of players in Europe. I think that’s what this was about, laying the groundwork for that league, have a little fun by throwing breadcrumbs to the people,” said Broussard.

Many say that everything King James does is calculated. He also said that he does not randomly allow himself to be captured in a photo that goes public. That one may not be different. But as Brou said, he was probably having fun by making his critics think too much about nothing.

This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Mikel Brown Jr. is already the most dominant freshman in college basketball

Mikel Brown Jr. is emerging as one of the most anticipated incoming freshmen in college basketball. Louisville basketball’s incoming 5-star point guard has been going viral all offseason for his gold medal run and offseason training. Recently, former Louisville Cardinals legend and current NBA superstar Donovan Mitchell held his annual basketball camp for the best […]

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Mikel Brown Jr. is already the most dominant freshman in college basketball

Recently, former Louisville Cardinals legend and current NBA superstar Donovan Mitchell held his annual basketball camp for the best players, and Brown is going viral once again for his explosiveness and elite playmaking.

The Cardinals’ backcourt is expected to be one of the best in the nation as Brown will be joined by Adrian Wooley, Ryan Conwell, and Isaac McKneely. Brown’s dominant performances during the FIBA U19 World Cup and what he just displayed this past weekend not only prove that Pat Kelsey’s squad is destined for a Final Four run, but that Brown has a legitimate shot at being one of the best players in college basketball next season.

Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. is already turning heads before he plays a single game

The now 6-foot-5 point guard displayed tremendous explosiveness at Mitchell’s camp and showed he has the strength, speed, and athleticism to dominate next season. Brown went viral for one clip, specifically when he played 1v1 basketball against a top-five point guard and a Villanova commit, Acaden Lewis.

Brown went to his left, took two powerful dribbles down the lane, and threw a monster of a tomahawk dunk over Lewis. Brown’s athleticism is skyrocketing this offseason, accompanied by a growth of a few inches, as he now stands at 6-foot-5.

Incoming freshman Mikel Brown Jr. showed out at SPIDA Elite camp 👀

Mikel looks ready to have a HUGE season for the Louisville Cardinals 🔥 @MikelBrownJr1 pic.twitter.com/wrM28TCvqZ

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He is ranked as high as the No. 1 point guard in the 2025 cycle and the sixth-best player in the recruiting class. He has proven this entire offseason why he is regarded as highly as he is and is projected to be a top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Brown is also seen in multiple clips showing off his shot creation and ability to score at an elite level. The 5-star guard is coming off screens, utilizing his lethal side step and creating just enough space to get his shot off over his defenders. The guard looks nearly unstoppable.

The ability to flip a switch and drive through the lane, tomahawk over defenders, or splash deep 3-pointers while executing contested side steps is what projects him to be one of the best players in the nation next season.

Brown is showcasing many skills this past weekend, but one that has become one of his favorites is his ability to hit defenders with a three-dribble combo. He attacks the rim with his first dribble, pulls back, then executes a hesitation dribble, and finishes with a step-back 3-pointer. He is doing this in multiple clips and all under control.

This incoming freshman is a type of talent Louisville hasn’t had in a long time. He is going to be the team’s leader, and if the Cardinals do make it to the Final Four it will be because Brown led them there.

The 18-year-old guard continues to prove this offseason that the hype is real. While everyone is waiting for it to translate to the real games of the 2025-26 season, Brown is showing everyone that they don’t have to wait, and he is going to dominate.

For all the latest on Louisville basketball’s offseason and recruiting, stay tuned.

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2015 Video Of New York Shooter Shane Tamura Goes Viral

Police confirmed that Tamura had a documented history of mental illness but no prior criminal record Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Four people were killed and one critically injured in a Manhattan office shooting by Shane Tamura Tamura, 27, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the Park Avenue building […]

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2015 Video Of New York Shooter Shane Tamura Goes Viral

Police confirmed that Tamura had a documented history of mental illness but no prior criminal record

Four people were killed and one critically injured in a Manhattan office shooting by Shane Tamura
Tamura, 27, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the Park Avenue building
He was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and wore body armour during the attack in the building’s lobby

At least four people were killed and one critically injured when a gunman opened fire inside a Manhattan office building on Monday evening. The shooter, now identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the Park Avenue skyscraper.

Now, a 2015 video of Tamura has gone viral online. Then a high school student, Tamura played running back for Granada Hills Charter in California and was featured in a post-game interview following a 35-31 win over Kennedy High.

“Our coach basically asked me, he was like, Shane, he just threw the pass to me,” a teenage Tamura says in the video. “One thing led to another, and I scored. The coach kept telling us, Don’t put your heads down… We decided to keep playing, keep flying through it… and then a good result is going to come.”

NEW details on would be KILLER Shane Tamura

2015 video shows the NYC shooter talking about football pic.twitter.com/g9ADVNUk4l

— RT (@RT_com) July 29, 2025

Shane Tamura, originally from Hawaii and most recently living in Las Vegas, had been working as a security guard at a casino in the city. A now-viral ID card identified him as a holder of a concealed firearm permit issued in June 2022, valid for five years. He also held a private investigator’s license, though it had since expired.

Police recovered Tamura’s blood-smeared AR-15-style rifle at the scene. A Nevada-registered vehicle linked to him was found parked nearby. Inside, officers discovered a rifle case, a loaded revolver, boxes of ammunition, gun magazines, prescription medication, and a backpack. The NYPD bomb squad swept the vehicle and cleared it of any explosives.

Investigators later confirmed that Tamura had driven across the country in the days leading up to the attack, with his vehicle spotted in Colorado on July 26 and in Columbia, New Jersey, hours before the shooting.

At 6:28 pm on Monday, Tamura entered the 44-story Park Avenue tower wearing body armour and armed with the AR-15-style weapon. He opened fire in the building’s lobby, shooting an NYPD officer, a woman seeking cover behind a pillar, and a security guard stationed behind a desk. Another man was critically wounded in the crossfire.

Tamura then took an elevator to the 33rd floor, home to Rudin Management, where he shot and killed a fourth victim before turning the gun on himself. His body was found moments later by responding officers.

The four victims killed include a police officer, two men, and a woman.

Police confirmed that Tamura had a documented history of mental illness but no prior criminal record. His motive remains unclear.

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Big Ten Athletes React To Oregon Ducks Uniforms in New Viral Video

At Big Ten Media Days, some of college football’s biggest stars were featured in online content. One video doing the rounds this weekend includes a heap of praise for the Oregon Ducks uniforms. Posted by @strictlyfootball on TikTok, several Big Ten athletes attending the media event were asked which university, besides their own team, had […]

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Big Ten Athletes React To Oregon Ducks Uniforms in New Viral Video

At Big Ten Media Days, some of college football’s biggest stars were featured in online content. One video doing the rounds this weekend includes a heap of praise for the Oregon Ducks uniforms.

Posted by @strictlyfootball on TikTok, several Big Ten athletes attending the media event were asked which university, besides their own team, had their favorite jerseys. Turns out, the Ducks were a majority favorite.

At the end of the video, the final count was thirteen votes for Oregon’s uniforms, two votes for UCLA’s uniforms, and two votes for USC’s uniforms: all programs that joined the Big Ten in the past three years.

Oregon Ducks defensive back Dontae Manning (8) warms up during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The players that voted for Oregon’s uniforms commonly said they grew up during the era when Oregon became known for their on field fashion sense (starting in the early 2000’s and continuing to this very day thanks to a close partnership with sportswear brand Nike and it’s Oregon alumni founder, Phil Knight). Several athletes also commented that Oregon was as “obvious” choice for the best looking jerseys.

“Oregon, obviously,” said Maryland defensive back Jalen Huskey.

“It’s going to be Oregon. They have some serious drip,” said Wisconsin center Jake Renfro.

“You’ve got to go with Oregon. You’ve got to go with Oregon,” said Wisconsin cornerback Ricardo Hallman.

“I think just because, coming up as a kid you always saw Oregon. Know what I’m saying? The whole colorway. So I’ll go with Oregon,” said Maryland offensive lineman Isaiah Wright.

“All the jerseys in the Big Ten are great but imma have to go with Oregon,” said Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome.

B1G players share their favorite jerseys:🦆 pic.twitter.com/uCdCPEcWh2

— Flock (@TheFlockIsHot) July 26, 2025

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One Duck was interviewed for the viral video, edge Matayo Uiagalelei, and the Oregon star chose USC’s uniforms due to his proximity to the campus as a kid growing up in Bellflower, California.

The reasoning from athletes for picking UCLA and USC boiled down to the two uniforms being classics in the college football landscape.

Last year, the Oregon Ducks debuted their “Generation O” line of uniforms. The collection served as an ode to the decades of sportswear innovation in partnership with Nike, and a fresh start aesthetically entering a new conference, with father-son design duo Van Horne Brands conceptualizing each look.

Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) rushes in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The uniforms released under “Generation O” include the “Gang Green” (apple green with yellow detailing), the “Mighty Oregon” (white jersey with yellow pants and green and yellow detailing), the “Heroes” (yellow and black uniform designed by the Lanning family for cancer awareness), the “Fly Era” (all black uniform with silver and green detailing), and the “Warp Speed” (all white with silver detailing).

The Ducks are expected to use the newly release uniforms for a few more seasons, but Oregon’s equipment team often has some surprises up their sleeves.

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Meet Yeo Jun Seok, the Korean hooper going viral for his looks

Yeo Jun Seok | Photo from ye0_22/Instagram This tall and striking South Korean hooper is taking the internet by storm with his K-drama actor visuals. He looks like he walked straight out of a drama set where he plays the star basketball player. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why, as everyone agrees. Some […]

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Meet Yeo Jun Seok, the Korean hooper going viral for his looks

Yeo Jun Seok | Photo from ye0_22/Instagram

This tall and striking South Korean hooper is taking the internet by storm with his K-drama actor visuals.

He looks like he walked straight out of a drama set where he plays the star basketball player. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why, as everyone agrees. Some even said he looks like actor Jung Hae-in.

Who is this young basketball player that’s got the internet doing double takes with over 47,000 reactions? Meet Yeo Junseok, a 6-foot-8 forward.

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Yeo’s fame isn’t just about looks. The 22-year-old Seoul native is a rising force in international basketball. Currently playing for Korea Bank, Yeo recently made headlines for transferring to Seattle University after suiting up for the powerhouse Gonzaga Bulldogs.

The official Seattle Redhawks Instagram post welcoming him drew attention: “Welcome to the Redhawk family @ye0_22!” the caption read, accompanied by a photo of Yeo in his new red uniform, arms crossed, gaze intense, sitting like a K-drama protagonist gearing up for his big moment.

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Fans flooded the comments with heart emojis, fire reactions, and messages like “한국에서 많은 팬들이 늘 응원하고 있어요”—“So many fans in Korea are always cheering for you.”

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Beyond the social media buzz, Yeo’s performance backs the hype. In the 2021 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, he led the entire tournament with 25.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, earning an impressive efficiency rating of 24.7. He also represented South Korea’s senior team in Olympic qualifiers and the Asia Cup.

Now, as he transitions to the US college scene with Seattle University, Yeo Junseok isn’t just bringing the heat as he’s redefining what it means to be both a star athlete and a global heartthrob.

The question isn’t just how good he’ll be this season but how much more viral he’ll go next.

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Fans Want Little League Coach 'Fired' After Dugout Video Goes Viral

Fans Want Little League Coach ‘Fired’ After Dugout Video Goes Viral originally appeared on The Spun. Fans are calling for the removal of a Little League Softball coach after a controversial video went viral on social media over the weekend. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement A video of a Little League coach getting physical with one of […]

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Fans Want Little League Coach ‘Fired’ After Dugout Video Goes Viral originally appeared on The Spun.

Fans are calling for the removal of a Little League Softball coach after a controversial video went viral on social media over the weekend.

A video of a Little League coach getting physical with one of her players is going viral on social media, sparking a major debate among sports fans. The video came from a Little League Softball game between Delaware and New Jersey.

One fan watching the game on ESPN said they noticed the behavior and immediately wondered how they would react if that was their kid.

“Woah. Watching ESPN and Little League Softball… I think I’d be losing my mind if I saw someone do this to my kid. Thoughts?” one fan wrote on social media over the weekend.

Little League coach.ESPN&period; — Little League coach.ESPN.

Video of the incident, in which a Little League softball coach got physical with one of her players, is going viral on social media this weekend.

Some fans are defending the move, as it turned out that the player in question was the coach’s daughter.

Others, meanwhile, believe that it was wrong – no matter who the player is.

“Regardless of anything else, she wouldn’t coach another game. Ever,” one fan wrote.

“EVER,” one fan added.

“I do not think it’s ever acceptable,” one fan added.

“It’s never good to put one’s finger/hand on anyone, period! It’s a bad look even if it’s her kid!” one fan added.

“Nothing like adults in the comments cheering child abuse. There’s nothing right about what the adult did here. Terrible. Someone report it,” one fan added.

Other fans, meanwhile, seem to think that the reaction from everyone in the video showed that it was common.

“Not a fan of this but the lack of reaction by the other players and the other coach lead me to believe this is fairly common practice by this coach or slime possibility something completely out of pocket was said,” one fan added.