Meleek Thomas played well in his first NBA Summer League game for the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 20 points and making smart decisions on the court. Even though his team lost to the Indiana Pacers, Thomas showed good control and confidence during the game.
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Meleek Thomas is a rookie for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was picked 34th overall in the NBA draft.
He played 27 minutes, scored 20 points, had five rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Thomas did not make any turnovers, meaning he did not lose the ball to the other team.
The game was part of the 2026 NBA Summer League held in Las Vegas.
The Summer League features all 30 NBA teams playing 76 games from July 9 to July 19.
Thomas demonstrated calmness and strong decision-making in his first game.
The Cavaliers lost the game against the Indiana Pacers by a score of 99-93.
Thomas showed he can contribute to the team without rushing or forcing plays.
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The Brooklyn Nets won a Summer League basketball game against the New York Knicks, 91-65. Two young players, Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr., each scored 20 points and helped lead the team with strong performances.
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The Nets played the New York Knicks in a Summer League game and won by 26 points.
Egor Demin scored 20 points, including 15 in the first half, and contributed with rebounds, assists, steals, and a block.
Mikel Brown Jr., the No. 6 pick in the 2026 draft, also scored 20 points, mostly in the second half.
Brown showed improvement as the game went on, playing better offense and making smart decisions.
The 2026 NBA Summer League includes all 30 NBA teams and runs from July 9 to July 19 in Las Vegas.
The game demonstrated promising talent for the Nets’ young roster.
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Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African soccer player, died shortly after playing in three matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South African Football Players Union confirmed his death but did not say what caused it.
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Jayden Adams was 25 years old and played midfield for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African national team (Bafana Bafana).
He played in three matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for South Africa.
Adams started two matches, was a substitute in one, and was on the bench in another match where South Africa was eliminated.
His grandmother died the day before a match against the Czech Republic, but he still played.
Adams helped Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Champions League before the World Cup.
He previously played for Stellenbosch FC and dedicated his Champions League medal to a late teammate, Oshwin Andries, who died in 2023.
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie praised Adams for his professionalism and character.
The cause of Adams’ death has not been publicly released.
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Argentina’s soccer coach, Lionel Scaloni, said the referees made the right decision when a goal for Egypt was canceled after video review in their recent World Cup match. He rejected claims that Argentina got special treatment and said the referees were clear about how they would apply the rules throughout the tournament.
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Argentina played Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16.
A goal scored by Egypt was canceled due to a foul after a video review (VAR).
The Egyptian Football Association criticized the refereeing, feeling it was unfair.
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni said there was no favoritism for Argentina.
Scaloni mentioned that people have claimed bias against Argentina since 1986.
Officials explained before the tournament how they would call fouls, and followed that.
Scaloni said social media often exaggerates controversies about refereeing.
Argentina will play Switzerland next in the tournament.
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Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, said Lionel Messi is still playing very well at age 39 during the World Cup. Scaloni believes Messi remains the best player as long as he wants to keep playing.
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Lionel Messi turned 39 during the current World Cup.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi’s running distance is about the same as before.
Scaloni said Messi’s actions on the field are more decisive now.
Scaloni believes Messi will remain the best player if he still has the desire to play.
Messi has scored 15 goals and made 4 assists in the last two World Cups combined.
In this World Cup, Messi is tied with Kylian Mbappe with 8 goals each.
Argentina will play Switzerland next, with the game broadcast on Fox and streaming on Telemundo and Fox One.
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Lionel Messi missed a penalty in Argentina’s Round of 16 win over Egypt at the World Cup, but the team still won 3-2. Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, said Messi can decide if he wants to take penalties, praising his important role on the team.
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Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16.
Argentina came from behind to win 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals.
Messi has missed two penalties in this World Cup and has scored four out of seven since the 2022 World Cup.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi decides if he wants to take penalties.
Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied with eight goals each in the tournament.
Mbappe leads on assists, giving him the edge for the Golden Boot (top scorer).
The quarterfinal match is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Fox.
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English soccer player Harry Kane said he played golf with President Donald Trump about 18 months ago in Florida. Kane talked about this during a news conference before England’s World Cup game against Norway.
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Harry Kane is an English soccer striker.
Kane played golf with President Donald Trump in Florida.
The golf game happened around 18 months before the news conference.
President Trump invited Kane to play golf.
Kane mentioned this during a press conference in Miami.
The press conference was ahead of England’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway.
Kane described the golf experience as “surreal.”
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Marc Guehi is expected to start as a central defender for England in their World Cup quarter-final match against Norway, alongside John Stones, who is returning to the starting lineup. Other changes include Ezri Konsa moving to right-back and Noni Madueke likely to start ahead of Bukayo Saka.
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Marc Guehi had a minor hamstring injury but is fit to play in the quarter-final.
John Stones will start in central defence for the first time since England's opening World Cup game.
Ezri Konsa is moving from centre-back to right-back.
Declan Rice is fit despite a recent illness.
Noni Madueke is expected to start instead of Bukayo Saka.
Stones was a substitute in recent games but played against Mexico after a red card.
The predicted England lineup includes players like Pickford, Gordon, Bellingham, and Kane.
England will face Norway in the World Cup quarter-final match.
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Conor McGregor is returning to UFC after five years to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329. An MMA analyst said McGregor’s best chance to win is by knockout, not by decision, due to their age, weight change, and McGregor’s time away and past injury.
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McGregor has a fight record of 22 wins and 6 losses.
McGregor previously beat Holloway in 2013 when both fought at 145 pounds; their upcoming fight is at 170 pounds.
McGregor has been away from UFC for five years and suffered a serious leg injury in 2021.
McGregor says he is fully healed and compares himself to "Terminator" due to a titanium rod in his leg.
Max Holloway recently lost a fight in March 2024 to Charles Oliveira by decision.
Analyst Brett Okamoto believes McGregor must win by knockout, as winning by points is unlikely.
McGregor is considered the underdog with +230 odds; Holloway is favored with -285 odds at DraftKings.
UFC 329 is highly anticipated as McGregor’s comeback fight.
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Linda Noskova won the Wimbledon women's singles tennis title by beating Karolina Muchova in a three-set final. Noskova lost her chance to win when leading 6-2, 5-2 but recovered to finally win 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
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Linda Noskova played in her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.
She was close to winning easily but lost five games in a row, allowing Muchova to force a deciding set.
Noskova showed strong mental focus to win the final set and claim the championship.
Noskova thanked her family and paid tribute to her late mother during her speech.
She earned £3.6 million and will rise to seventh in the world tennis rankings.
Noskova is the third Czech player to win Wimbledon in the last four years.
She saved match point earlier in the tournament, a rare feat also done by Venus and Serena Williams at Wimbledon.
The final was watched by tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Petra Kvitova.
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Linda Noskova won the Wimbledon women’s singles final by beating Karolina Muchova in three sets: 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Despite losing five match points in the second set, Noskova recovered and secured her first Grand Slam title.
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Linda Noskova is 21 years old.
She defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the final.
Noskova had five match points in the second set but lost them all.
Muchova saved multiple match points and forced a third set.
Noskova regained control and won the final set 6-3.
This was the first Grand Slam singles final between two Czech women in the professional era.
Noskova is the third Czech woman to win the Wimbledon title in four years.
Previous Czech winners were Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.
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The United States men's national soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, ending their tournament run earlier than expected. The team was favored to win but was outplayed by Belgium throughout the match.
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The U.S. men's national team was expected to advance but lost 4-1 to Belgium.
Belgium dominated the game from start to finish.
The U.S. had won its group before the knockout round.
ESPN gave the U.S. team a "C" grade for their performance.
This knockout round exit is similar to what happened in 2014 against Belgium.
The U.S. has not advanced past the Round of 16 since 2002.
Compared to previous World Cups, this loss showed clear dominance by the opponent rather than just bad luck.
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LeBron James will become a free agent after the 2026-27 NBA season and is considering joining a new team. Golden State Warriors legend Andre Iguodala spoke about the exciting possibility of James reuniting with Steph Curry on the Warriors, highlighting their history and teamwork from the 2024 Olympics.
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LeBron James informed the Lakers he will not return to them after his contract ends in 2026-27.
James is now an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any NBA team.
His top potential teams are the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and possibly the Philadelphia 76ers.
Andre Iguodala praised James as one of the smartest basketball players and is excited about a possible James-Curry duo.
James and Curry won Olympic gold together in 2024 playing for Team USA.
James won the FIBA Men's Olympic MVP award in 2024.
Both James and Curry have a strong history of competition and respect, including multiple NBA Finals matchups.
Joining Golden State would reunite James and Curry as teammates for the first time in the NBA.
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England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth T20 international match in Southampton, winning the five-match series 4-0. Jos Buttler scored 131 runs, helping England reach the top of the world rankings, while Harry Brook scored 95 not out.
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England scored 257 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs; India scored 201 for 8 wickets.
Jos Buttler hit 131 runs off 64 balls, his highest T20 score.
Buttler and captain Harry Brook had a record partnership of 233 runs for England.
India lost the series 4-0 and dropped from number one in T20 rankings.
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma scored half-centuries for India.
This is the first time India has not won a five-match T20 series.
England will next play India in a five-match one-day international series starting soon.
Harry Brook showed strong captaincy and batting throughout the series.
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Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon tennis title by beating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a dramatic final. Despite a difficult moment where she cried after missing five match points, she recovered to become the youngest woman to win Wimbledon in 15 years.
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Linda Noskova is 21 years old and from the Czech Republic.
She won Wimbledon by beating Karolina Muchova, also from the Czech Republic.
Noskova saved five match points in the second set before winning the match.
This is her first Grand Slam title and her third career tour-level title.
She is the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since 15 years ago.
Noskova is the third Czech woman in four years to win Wimbledon, after Barbora Krejcikova (2024) and Marketa Vondrousova (2023).
Noskova saved a match point earlier in the tournament, a rare achievement at Wimbledon.
She won £3.6 million ($4.8 million) as the prize for winning Wimbledon.
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India took control of the one-off Test match against England on day two at Lord's. India scored 285 in their first innings, then 154-1 in their second, while England made only 170, giving India a strong lead.
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India scored 285 runs in their first innings.
England was all out for 170 runs in reply.
India’s lead after the first innings is 115 runs.
On day two, India reached 154 runs for 1 wicket.
Smriti Mandhana scored 83 and was unbeaten on 69* in the second innings.
Kranti Gaud took 5 wickets for 37 runs and became the first woman on the Lord’s Test honours board.
England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 44 runs before being out lbw.
England’s lower order collapsed, losing six wickets for 39 runs.
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England’s soccer manager Thomas Tuchel faces high pressure to win the upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway. If England loses, Tuchel is likely to lose his job, according to soccer experts. England has performed well so far in the 2026 World Cup and will face a strong Norway team led by Erling Haaland.
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Thomas Tuchel became England’s manager in 2024, replacing Gareth Southgate.
England reached the semifinals in 2018 and quarterfinals in 2022 under Southgate.
Tuchel has coached England to 15 wins and 2 losses since becoming manager.
England won Group L in the 2026 World Cup and advanced by beating DR Congo and Mexico in knockout rounds.
England will play Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday at 5 pm ET on Fox.
Soccer legend Steve McManaman said Tuchel will lose his job if England loses to Norway.
England defender Jarell Quansah is suspended and will miss the Norway match.
Norway’s team, featuring star Erling Haaland, is popular with many fans, including US fans.
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Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at the Scottish Open golf tournament after Scottie Scheffler missed the cut. McIlroy, ranked number 2 in the world, is playing well despite a recent poor finish at the U.S. Open.
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Rory McIlroy is currently tied for the lead at the Scottish Open.
Scottie Scheffler, previously successful for four years, missed the cut at this event.
McIlroy won the Masters earlier this year for the second time in a row.
This is McIlroy’s first tournament since finishing tied for 32nd at the U.S. Open.
McIlroy commented that playing the second shots creatively makes the game fun.
The wind affected play during the tournament, making it hard to get close to pins.
McIlroy has never finished outside the top five in the Scottish Open since it joined the PGA Tour.
He has one win, one second place, and one tie for fourth place in past Scottish Opens.
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Golfers Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda both missed the cut at different tournaments recently, which is rare for top players. Korda missed the cut for the first time since 2024, ending a long streak of making cuts in LPGA events.
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Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open with a score two shots over par.
This was Scheffler’s first missed cut since 2022.
Nelly Korda missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship after just missing a birdie on her last hole.
Korda finished two shots above the cut line, placing tied for 67th.
This ended Korda’s streak of making 34 consecutive cuts in official LPGA tournaments since 2024.
Korda has won seven times since 2024 and is currently the world’s number one female golfer.
She has already won three events this season, including two of the year’s major championships.
Korda declined to talk to reporters immediately after missing the cut for the second day in a row.
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Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, meaning he did not qualify to play on the weekend. He will now arrive early at the Open Championship at Royale Birkdale to practice on the new course.
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Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, his first missed cut since August 2022.
He rarely finishes outside the top 25 in tournaments.
Scheffler won the 2025 Open Championship by four shots.
He is trying to become the first player to win back-to-back Open Championships since 2009.
Scheffler has never played at the Royale Birkdale course before.
The Open Championship will start on Thursday at Royale Birkdale Golf Club in England.
Scheffler plans to use the extra time to get familiar with the new course.
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