Springfield Basketball: Mark Few was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, capping a Gonzaga run that included a Tournament streak every season since 1999 and multiple Elite Eights. Boston Red Sox: Masataka Yoshida (strained left hamstring) and Justin Slaten (right elbow inflammation) both landed on the IL, with Mickey Gasper and Raymond Burgos recalled as Boston adjusts its roster. Pittsburgh Pirates: Paul Skenes’ next start was pushed back three days as the ace struggles through a rough 2026 stretch, with Boston’s Patrick Sandoval set for the matchup. NFL Training Camp (Mass. ties): The Bears activated Boston College tackle Ozzy Trapilo from the PUP list, signaling recovery from a torn patellar tendon is ahead of schedule. TV/Streaming (Mass. setting): “Widow’s Bay” creator Katie Dippold shared that Season 2’s writers’ room is “feeling great,” with Matthew Rhys’ Massachusetts island mayor plot still front and center. Sports Business: Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger’s reported $12.5B Lakers purchase is being framed by some as a major tax strategy, not just a sports move. Local Community: Steelers training camp hosted groups through Casey Cares and Survivor Outreach Services, spotlighting community programming through football. Food & Pop Culture: A viral Italian spritz—Sarti Rosa—keeps popping up in U.S. liquor stores, with Boston-area fans claiming they found it. Baseball Injury Watch: Nolan Arenado left a loss to the Braves with left trunk discomfort and is headed to Boston for an MRI.