Sources Today: (7 publishers, 21 items): ESPN NFL, ESPN NBA, ESPN MLB, ESPN NHL, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Sporting News
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[ESPN NFL]
How Dan Campbell's 'kneecap speech' forever changed the NFL and the Detroit Lions
Campbell was mocked for his introductory presser with the Lions… But players, execs and fans loved it -- and knew they had their guy.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ESPN NFL]
Sources: Niners' Bosa has torn ACL, done for '25
49ers Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's victory against Arizona and will need season-ending surgery, sources told ESPN.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN NFL]
Source: Cowboys' Lamb could be out 3-4 weeks
Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb could miss three to four weeks with a high left ankle sprain suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bears, according to a source.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|nbcsports.msnbc.com|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN NBA]
NBA offseason survey: Best and worst moves, LeBron's future and Finals picks
League insiders share their picks for the Finals, most head-scratching moves of the summer and LeBron's next decision.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ESPN NBA]
Sources: Herro set to miss 8 weeks after surgery
Heat All-Star Tyler Herro will undergo surgery on his left foot Friday and will be sidelined to start the 2025-26 season… Sources told ESPN that Herro is expected to miss eight weeks.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|foxnews.com|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN NBA]
Agent: Kuminga prepared to take qualifying offer
Jonathan Kuminga's agent told ESPN that Kuminga, who is seeking a player option, is prepared to take the $8 million qualifying offer unless the Golden State Warriors improve their current offers.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|foxnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN MLB]
Battle for the AL Central: Breaking down an improbable Guardians comeback and epic Tigers collapse
With a week left in the regular season, Detroit and Cleveland are separated by one game atop the division -- and the race might fall among the greatest finishes of all time.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|pbs.org|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ESPN MLB]
Playoff tracker: How Mets' free fall, Guardians' surge shake up both wild-card races
From current playoff matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN MLB]
Raleigh's 58th HR fuels Mariners' sweep of Astros
Mariners star Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th home run Sunday night as Seattle completed a three-game sweep of Houston.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|links.e1.nytimes.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ESPN NHL]
Plant my flag list: Greg Wyshynski's 10 must-draft players
Greg Wyshynski reveals the 10 players he's queuing up in every one of his fantasy hockey drafts this season.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: breitbart.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[ESPN NHL]
Four-team mock draft strategy: When to draft Tkachuk, Kucherov and others
Four-team leagues are rising in popularity, so our experts mock drafted their teams for a H2H points league.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[ESPN NHL]
Sharks correcting banner with bad information
The Sharks replaced some banners but got one wrong, so they're having to replace it.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: espn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CBS Sports]
Ravens vs. Lions where to watch: Prediction, pick, odds, TV, live stream, spread for 'MNF' matchup
Let's preview and predict Monday night's heavyweight matchup.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbssports.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CBS Sports]
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Lions at Ravens, Nationals at Braves and more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbssports.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nypost.com|nbcsports.msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CBS Sports]
Resetting each Power Four team by tiers as the race to the CFP heats up.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cbssports.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|NYT|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Yahoo Sports]
Michigan State basketball names team captains for upcoming season
See who has been named as the team captains for the 2025-26 Michigan State basketball team.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: spartanswire.usatoday.com | Corroborated By: nbc.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Yahoo Sports]
Auburn basketball hires former Vol as head coach after Bruce Pearl retires
Bruce Pearl retires and a former Vol is named basketball head coach at Auburn.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: volswire.usatoday.com | Corroborated By: NYT|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Yahoo Sports]
How old is Bruce Pearl? Age, more on former Auburn basketball coach
How old is Bruce Pearl? … Here's what to know about the former Auburn men's basketball coach: .
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|NYT|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Sporting News]
Yankees reliever Luke Weaver open to a return to starting pitching
Weaver spoke about his openness to a return to starting in a recent interview.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: sportingnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Sporting News]
Lakers’ G-League star Bronny James to battle for major NBA promotion in 2025-26
The Los Angeles Lakers' guard will aim for a break out campaign this season.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: sportingnews.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Sporting News]
The Johan Cruyff Trophy is presented at the Ballon d'Or gala to the best coaches in the men's and women's game from the past season.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: sportingnews.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
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