New car prices reached a record high of $51,974. Full-size pickup trucks lead the market with the biggest price increases. Higher prices are not leading to lower sales. If you feel like new cars are all too expensive, it’s not just a figment of your imagination; the data backs it up. New Catalyst IQ data reported by Automotive News reveals that new vehicles in the United States broke a three-year-old record for the highest average transaction price. On Jun 26, 2026, the Catalyst IQ Vehicle Price and Inventory Tracker hit $51,820, breaking the previous record of $51,819 by just a…
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Count Bill Simmons among the Boston Celtics fans who were stunned by how the little the team got when they traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. But what Simmons was going through at the moment the transaction went down made for a one-of-a-kind reaction.Simmons, a longtime Boston sports supporter, gave his first thoughts on the move during a live recording of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” on Thursday, July 2, and revealed that he found out Brown had been traded from his wife after finishing a colonoscopy at a medical facility around 3:20 p.m. PT. She then told Simmons the…
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We asked. You answered.The answers seem to indicate a common thread: Astros fans have more faith in Hunter Brown to have a dominant 2nd half than they do in Mike Burrows, Tatsuya Imai or Spencer Arrighetti to be even decent the rest of the season.AdvertisementThe poll was fashioned in such a way to flesh this out. Arrighetti leads the team currently with 7 wins, but he has struggled badly for a month. Imai has 5 wins, but it seems every time fans feel they are ready to trust his electric stuff that he suddenly has a complete loss of command…
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Rasmus Andersson’s future is officially in Las Vegas.After joining the Golden Knights in a midseason trade from the Calgary Flames, the veteran defenceman has signed a seven-year contract worth $59.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $8.5 million. The agreement ensures Andersson will remain a key part of Vegas’…
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The scorecard at Benvenue Country Club in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, can be deceiving. But what Benvenue, a Donald Ross design from 1922, lacks in length, it makes up for in its notoriously tricky greens — just exactly as you would expect from a Ross course.“The golf course is in…
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers had made a costly mistake.The Carolina Hurricanes winger had thrown a puck over the glass for a delay of game penalty in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, leading to a power-play goal for the Vegas Golden Knights.AdvertisementHe knew he had to make…
The St. Louis Cardinals struck early Saturday afternoon, but the Minnesota Twins offense responded. It ended up being a back-and-forth affair in Minneapolis, but the bats of Iván Herrera, Jordan Walker and Blaze Jordan would be the difference makers.The St. Louis Cardinals offense would come out of the gate firing…
One thing is clear: The Phoenix Suns are searching for more help around Devin Booker. Whether that comes from internal development or acquiring talent, team owner Mat Ishbia has made it abundantly clear that the mission is to build another contender around the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.Since the departure of…
49ers (for now) receiver Brandon Aiyuk has apparently extended an olive branch.His two recent videos criticizing the 49ers have been deleted. It could be part of an effort to lay the foundation to get the 49ers to finally release him.AdvertisementIn the first video, posted on Sunday, June 7, Aiyuk accused…
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin will start his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole after qualifying in the top spot at Pocono Raceway on Saturday.Hamlin, who is trying to win his third consecutive race, covered the “Tricky Triangle” in 51.948 seconds during qualifying and averaged…
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil get their World Cup campaign underway, as one of the only Italians in attendance at this summer’s competition looks to get off to a winning start.The South American giants, who are among the favourites for the competition, face a tough opener against a Morocco side who are,…
The UFC’s White House event is considered one of the boldest moves in MMA and U.S. history. It’s also considered one of the most expensive. Will it all be worth it when the fighters enter the cage on June 14?Over a year ago, Dana White talked about putting on a…
Ben Kohles rose six days ago in Greenville, S.C. with a dream.In the next three days, he thought, he’d have ample opportunity to see at least one of his golf dreams realized. Probably through a victory at that afternoon’s BMW Charity Pro-Am, where Kohles awoke with a healthy lead .…
According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, there’s a strong likelihood that former NHL coach Mike Babcock will be cleared to resume his coaching career. Currently under investigation, Johnston noted, “I’ve seen other reporting, but…I know people that were right there and kind of have more of a sense of exactly…
Detroit Tigers (29-41) vs. Cleveland Guardians (38-33)Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Progressive FieldSB Nation Site: Covering the CornerMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.70 ERA) vs. LHP Joey Cantillo (4-3, 4.57 ERA)PlayerGIPK%BB%GB%FIPfWARSkubal743.127.13.645.92.111.6Cantillo1467.021.612.441.05.020.2Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:AdvertisementComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system! Read the full…
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been released from jail in Houston after being arrested on Saturday morning for unlawfully carrying a weapon.Harden was detained by a police officer at 03:41 local time after an unconcealed handgun was spotted in the cup holder of his Mercedes, according to court records.AdvertisementThe…
