Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins MVP, American League takes eighth straight MLB All-Star Game  —  DENVER — Shohei Ohtani made history.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. nearly beheaded a Hall of Famer, then unleashed his unparalleled power into the thin air of Coors Field.

Sixers opening up Ben Simmons trade talks, Knicks interested in Collin Sexton, plus more NBA news  —  With the 2021 NBA Draft less than three weeks away and free agency shortly thereafter, teams are beginning to discuss their offseason plans both internally and externally with colleagues.

MLB likely to drop seven-inning doubleheaders, extra-innings runner rule in 2022, commissioner Rob Manfred says  —  DENVER — Banning the shift, eliminating seven-inning doubleheaders and playing extra innings without a runner starting on second base are all on the table as Major League Baseball continues …

Pete Alonso successfully defends Home Run Derby title  —  DENVER — Shortly after obliterating the Home Run Derby competition like a belt-high fastball, Pete Alonso sat down at the interview podium late Monday night, placed the crossed-bat trophy on the table and spun the giant gold medallion hanging from his neck.

Mets reached out to Yoenis Cespedes about possible reunion during injury crisis  —  DENVER — The Mets, pummeled by injuries in the season's first half, spoke with Yoenis Cespedes' representation about a possible return of the lively outfielder, multiple industry sources told The Post.

With a new coach and fresh motivation, Celtics star Jayson Tatum wants to be seen as one of the league's best  —  Amid all the organizational changes in Boston, Jayson Tatum remains focused on ascending into stardom while pairing with teammate Jaylen Brown to bring the Celtics a long-awaited championship.

‘We knew how this was going to happen’: How Marlins are maneuvering a MLB Draft talent surplus  —  Marlins director of amateur scouting DJ Svihlik knew going into Day 2 of the 2021 MLB Draft on Monday that there was going to be an excess of talented players available for the taking.  —  More so than usual.

Senators appoint Pierre McGuire as senior VP of player development  —  by Sens Communications @Media_Sens / Ottawa Senators  —  OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced today that the club has appointed Pierre McGuire as senior vice president of player development.