A horrifying situation unfolded in New York City as a 27-year-old shooter killed four people at a commercial building in midtown Manhattan, with his main target appearing to be the NFL’s headquarters, according to Mayor Eric Adams. FOS reporter Amanda Christovich was on the scene Monday and has the latest on why the alleged gunman, Shane Tamura, targeted the league, and what commissioner Roger Goodell and the league’s response has been.
Meanwhile, ahead of MLB’s likely contentious labor talks in 2026, commissioner Rob Manfred has been meeting with players to communicate the league’s thoughts around a potential salary cap. However, his recent visit with the Phillies did not go as planned, as star Bryce Harper reportedly hurled expletives at the commissioner and told him to leave the clubhouse. ESPN content producer and Baseball Tonight podcast contributor Paul “Hembo” Hembekides tells Baker Machado and Renee Washington why there is profound worry about a potential labor stoppage.
Plus, Luka Dončić gets shredded for the latest issue of Men’s Health, the NBA reportedly might be looking to London as its first EuroLeague franchise, and Asset Class newsletter writer Ben Horney has an update on the former security guard suing the Phoenix Suns.