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August is a funny month for surfing. In the northern hemisphere, we're still enjoying the summer, but have one eye on the end of the month when swells start to get cooking. In the southern hemisphere,...
Aug 02, 2026 · 5 min readPlus Will Middlebrooks on taking a legend deep, Sandy Alomar Jr. and Mike Hargrove on Albert Belle, Blake Butera and Torey Lovullo on trades, facts and stats galore, and more.
Aug 02, 2026 · 5 min read
Here are the top 10 most impactful MLB Trade Deadline deals since 2000.
Aug 02, 2026 · 5 min read
The Los Angeles Sparks are trading Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick, per ESPN. Plum, a five-time All-Star, is averaging...
Aug 02, 2026 · 5 min read
The Dodgers are striking while the iron is hot, which means that visiting bats in Los Angeles will soon be cold.
Aug 02, 2026 · 5 min read
If you can't find a trade partner in this seller's market, you just aren't trying hard enough.
Aug 01, 2026 · 5 min read
This week, we answer your questions on rental trades, Jordan Hicks, homers hit slower than the pitch was thrown, and odd Hall of Fame cap decisions.
Aug 01, 2026 · 5 min read
Your odds of a bite are tiny, but if a shark does strike, those first 10 seconds and how you react can decide everything. Here’s the step‑by‑step plan.
Aug 01, 2026 · 5 min read
Shaquille O'Neal empathizes with LeBron James; says Lakers fans loved Kobe Bryant more than him.
Aug 01, 2026 · 5 min read
If you believe Jeff Passan, today is the day we will start seeing trades ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, which arrives Monday. So let’s spin around the rumors again. The latest on Tarik Skubal Wednes...
Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min read
From parenting dilemmas, to missing the boat in Encinitas, to shaping retro boards that sing like modern blades, Dibi Fletcher shares her sagely wisdom with you, the loyal SURFER reader.
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min read
The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just a few days away. And the rumors are heating up. The Deadline arrives at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 3, but we are already seeing some deals being made, incl...
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min readStefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has shared his thoughts on the 2026 season so far, as well as looking ahead to the sport's future plans.
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min readTo celebrate Fernando Alonso's birthday, let’s look back on some of the two-time World Champions funniest moments
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min readWhile Ferrari remains his ultimate goal, Ollie Bearman says he is happy to continue his development at Haas as he weighs up his long-term future.
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min read
As Ryan Day seeks his second national title as Ohio State's head coach, he's looking for steady, incremental improvement.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read
I can't figure out if Cade Cavalli's success is sustainable.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Including Aaron Judge, the Yankees are now down two All-Star outfielders at a time when their offense is scuffling, and neither figures to return for several weeks.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read
A look at the Rangers' situation heading into the trade deadline, along with an updated look at their farm system.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read
The little things don't matter as much as getting on base.
Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read