Deadspin | Falcons trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro to Jaguars for DT Maason Smith Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is pressured by. Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (98) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Atlanta Falcons acquired Maason Smith from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for Ruke Orhorhoro on Friday in a trade involving defensive tackles that were selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Orhorhoro, 24, recorded 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 17 games (eight starts) last season. He has 36 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 25 career games (eight starts) since being chosen with the 35th overall pick in 2024 out of Clemson. Smith, 23, had 15 tackles in 13 games (two starts) last season. He had 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 career games (seven starts) since being selected with the 48th overall pick in 2024 out of LSU. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Falcons #trade #Ruke #Orhorhoro #Jaguars #Maason #Smith

Deadspin | Crew sign La Liga vet Brais Mendez as designated player Sep 13, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; General view of a practice balls prior to the game between Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday. Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season. “We are excited to add Brais to our team and welcome him to Columbus. His high-level technical skill set and understanding of the game, displayed in one of the best leagues in the world, will have a positive impact on our roster,” said Crew general manager Issa Tall. “The addition of Brais gives our team another talented player for the short- and long-term, and we look forward to his arrival as we look to push during the second part of our season.” Technical brilliance and game-breaking ability. Bienvenido al club, Brais Méndez ??The Columbus Crew have acquired Brais Méndez as a Designated Player from La Liga’s Real Sociedad.??: https://t.co/LMKoXqK2xu pic.twitter.com/iOXJTZPM65— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 2, 2026 Mendez joins MLS after a decade in the Spanish top flight with Celta Vigo (2017-22) and Real Sociedad (2022-26). He tallied 33 goals and 24 assists in 166 matches with Real Sociedad, helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League after the 2022-23 season and win the Copa Del Rey title earlier this year. Mendez contributed 22 goals and 18 assists in 166 matches with boyhood club Celta Vigo. Columbus entered the FIFA World Cup break in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line. The Crew return to action at home against New York City FC on July 22. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Crew #sign #Liga #vet #Brais #Mendez #designated #player

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Sep 13, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; General view of a practice balls prior to the game between Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images

The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday.

Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season.

“We are excited to add Brais to our team and welcome him to Columbus. His high-level technical skill set and understanding of the game, displayed in one of the best leagues in the world, will have a positive impact on our roster,” said Crew general manager Issa Tall. “The addition of Brais gives our team another talented player for the short- and long-term, and we look forward to his arrival as we look to push during the second part of our season.”

Technical brilliance and game-breaking ability. Bienvenido al club, Brais Méndez ??
The Columbus Crew have acquired Brais Méndez as a Designated Player from La Liga’s Real Sociedad.
??: https://t.co/LMKoXqK2xu pic.twitter.com/iOXJTZPM65
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 2, 2026

Mendez joins MLS after a decade in the Spanish top flight with Celta Vigo (2017-22) and Real Sociedad (2022-26).

He tallied 33 goals and 24 assists in 166 matches with Real Sociedad, helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League after the 2022-23 season and win the Copa Del Rey title earlier this year.

Mendez contributed 22 goals and 18 assists in 166 matches with boyhood club Celta Vigo.

Columbus entered the FIFA World Cup break in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line. The Crew return to action at home against New York City FC on July 22.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Crew #sign #Liga #vet #Brais #Mendez #designated #player">Deadspin | Crew sign La Liga vet Brais Mendez as designated player

Sep 13, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; General view of a practice balls prior to the game between Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images

The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday.

Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season.

“We are excited to add Brais to our team and welcome him to Columbus. His high-level technical skill set and understanding of the game, displayed in one of the best leagues in the world, will have a positive impact on our roster,” said Crew general manager Issa Tall. “The addition of Brais gives our team another talented player for the short- and long-term, and we look forward to his arrival as we look to push during the second part of our season.”

Technical brilliance and game-breaking ability. Bienvenido al club, Brais Méndez ??
The Columbus Crew have acquired Brais Méndez as a Designated Player from La Liga’s Real Sociedad.
??: https://t.co/LMKoXqK2xu pic.twitter.com/iOXJTZPM65
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 2, 2026

Mendez joins MLS after a decade in the Spanish top flight with Celta Vigo (2017-22) and Real Sociedad (2022-26).

He tallied 33 goals and 24 assists in 166 matches with Real Sociedad, helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League after the 2022-23 season and win the Copa Del Rey title earlier this year.

Mendez contributed 22 goals and 18 assists in 166 matches with boyhood club Celta Vigo.

Columbus entered the FIFA World Cup break in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, two points below the playoff line. The Crew return to action at home against New York City FC on July 22.

–Field Level Media

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 22: Aliyah Boston #7 holds Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever back during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The WNBA has officially announced the players who will start the 2026 All-Star Game.

The final list includes four guards: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), and Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx)

Plus, six frontcourt players: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Fever), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Jessica Shepard (Wings), Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries, and Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Starters for the All-Star game are determined using a weighted system in which fan votes account for 50%, current players for 25%, and a media panel for 25%. Ballots featured four guards and six frontcourt players.

In the final fan voting results, released last week, the top 10 vote-getters were as follows:

Aliyah Boston – 683,996 votes
Caitlin Clark – 670,510 votes
A’ja Wilson – 659,057 votes
Paige Bueckers – 640,026 votes
Breanna Stewart – 566,161 votes
Jessica Shepard – 477,066 votes
Angel Reese – 470,748 votes
Gabby Williams – 451,450 votes
Kelsey Mitchell – 434,471 votes
Olivia Miles – 397,080 votes

A breakdown in player and fan voting has yet to be released.

After the 10 starters are determined, the league’s 15 head coaches select 12 reserves (three guards, five frontcourt players, and four of any position). They are not able to select players from their own team.

As one of the official media voters, here was my ballot.

The Atlanta Dream are snubbed in the official results

The Atlanta Dream were the only Top 7 team in the standings not to have any All-Star starters. Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Angel Reese were all viable candidates to start in the All-Star game, and all three should be named reserves. Reese was the only top 10 vote-getter among fans to not be named an All-Star starter.

The Indiana Fever (11-8) were the only team to have three All-Star starters, while the Dallas Wings (11-8) and Minnesota Lynx (15-4) were each awarded two selections. The Aces, Valkyries, and Liberty each received one selection.

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WNBA All-Star starters have been named, and one team was snubbed

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 22: Aliyah Boston #7 holds Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever back during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The WNBA has officially announced the players who will start the 2026 All-Star Game.

The final list includes four guards: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), and Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx)

Plus, six frontcourt players: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Fever), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Jessica Shepard (Wings), Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries, and Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Starters for the All-Star game are determined using a weighted system in which fan votes account for 50%, current players for 25%, and a media panel for 25%. Ballots featured four guards and six frontcourt players.

In the final fan voting results, released last week, the top 10 vote-getters were as follows:

Aliyah Boston – 683,996 votes

Caitlin Clark – 670,510 votes

A’ja Wilson – 659,057 votes

Paige Bueckers – 640,026 votes

Breanna Stewart – 566,161 votes

Jessica Shepard – 477,066 votes

Angel Reese – 470,748 votes

Gabby Williams – 451,450 votes

Kelsey Mitchell – 434,471 votes

Olivia Miles – 397,080 votes

A breakdown in player and fan voting has yet to be released.

After the 10 starters are determined, the league’s 15 head coaches select 12 reserves (three guards, five frontcourt players, and four of any position). They are not able to select players from their own team.

As one of the official media voters, here was my ballot.

The Atlanta Dream are snubbed in the official results

The Atlanta Dream were the only Top 7 team in the standings not to have any All-Star starters. Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Angel Reese were all viable candidates to start in the All-Star game, and all three should be named reserves. Reese was the only top 10 vote-getter among fans to not be named an All-Star starter.

The Indiana Fever (11-8) were the only team to have three All-Star starters, while the Dallas Wings (11-8) and Minnesota Lynx (15-4) were each awarded two selections. The Aces, Valkyries, and Liberty each received one selection. #WNBA #AllStar #starters #named #team #snubbed

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 22: Aliyah Boston #7 holds Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever back during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The WNBA has officially announced the players who will start the 2026 All-Star Game.

The final list includes four guards: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), and Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx)

Plus, six frontcourt players: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Fever), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Jessica Shepard (Wings), Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries, and Natasha Howard (Lynx)

Starters for the All-Star game are determined using a weighted system in which fan votes account for 50%, current players for 25%, and a media panel for 25%. Ballots featured four guards and six frontcourt players.

In the final fan voting results, released last week, the top 10 vote-getters were as follows:

Aliyah Boston – 683,996 votes

Caitlin Clark – 670,510 votes

A’ja Wilson – 659,057 votes

Paige Bueckers – 640,026 votes

Breanna Stewart – 566,161 votes

Jessica Shepard – 477,066 votes

Angel Reese – 470,748 votes

Gabby Williams – 451,450 votes

Kelsey Mitchell – 434,471 votes

Olivia Miles – 397,080 votes

A breakdown in player and fan voting has yet to be released.

After the 10 starters are determined, the league’s 15 head coaches select 12 reserves (three guards, five frontcourt players, and four of any position). They are not able to select players from their own team.

As one of the official media voters, here was my ballot.

The Atlanta Dream are snubbed in the official results

#WNBA #AllStar #starters #named #team #snubbed">WNBA All-Star starters have been named, and one team was snubbed

The WNBA has officially announced the players who will start the 2026 All-Star Game.

The final list includes four guards: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Caitlin Clark (Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), and Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx)

In the final fan voting results, released last week, the top 10 vote-getters were as follows:

Aliyah Boston – 683,996 votes
Caitlin Clark – 670,510 votes
A’ja Wilson – 659,057 votes
Paige Bueckers – 640,026 votes
Breanna Stewart – 566,161 votes
Jessica Shepard – 477,066 votes
Angel Reese – 470,748 votes
Gabby Williams – 451,450 votes
Kelsey Mitchell – 434,471 votes
Olivia Miles – 397,080 votes

A breakdown in player and fan voting has yet to be released.

As one of the official media voters, here was my ballot.

The Atlanta Dream are snubbed in the official results

#WNBA #AllStar #starters #named #team #snubbed

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