All-Star Game
Ohtani and Clement named All-Star starters after Phase 1
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Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement earned automatic starting spots for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game following Phase 1 of fan voting. Major League Baseball announced the results on Thursday. Ohtani leads the National League with 3,341,257 votes at designated hitter, while Clement tops the American League with 3,232,932 votes at second base.
Phase 2 voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game remains open until noon ET on Thursday, with updated standings showing several players leading their position groups.
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Fans are casting votes in Phase 2 of the 2026 MLB All-Star ballot to determine starters for the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The finalists at each position seek to join Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement in the starting lineups.
French basketball player Victor Wembanyama, 22, plays his second All-Star Game in Los Angeles on Sunday, starting for the first time. This selection marks a key milestone in his NBA career. It is a first for a French player.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in just 26 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 136-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The performance highlighted his dominance on both ends of the court, including four blocks and two steals. Post-game, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson criticized the NBA's All-Star selections for overlooking teammates De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.