The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg, a 23-year-old rookie from Michigan, to join their team. Steph Curry praised Lendeborg’s confidence and talent after watching him play in the NBA Summer League, expressing excitement to play alongside him.
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The Warriors picked Yaxel Lendeborg at number 11 in the draft.
Lendeborg is 6-foot-9 and recently won a National Championship in college.
Steph Curry described Lendeborg as confident, competitive, and talented.
Lendeborg scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had 6 assists in a Summer League game.
In college, Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
The Warriors’ roster includes experienced stars like Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and coach Steve Kerr.
Lendeborg will continue competing in Summer League games before the NBA regular season starts.
The Warriors recently won a Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks, where Lendeborg’s former college teammate also plays.
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Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal said France has not beaten Spain since the European Championship and warned they are not afraid in their upcoming World Cup semifinal match on July 14. Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the semifinal, where they will face France, a team that has scored the most goals so far in the tournament.
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Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal to advance to the semifinal.
Spain will play France on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in the World Cup semifinal.
Lamine Yamal, 18 years old, said France has not beaten Spain since the European Championship.
Spain won two recent important matches against France, including the 2024 European Championship semifinal.
France is the top scoring team in the World Cup with 16 goals, led by Kylian Mbappe with 8 goals.
Spain has kept five clean sheets, meaning they allowed very few goals during the tournament.
Yamal is playing in his first World Cup and has shown strong skills, even though he scored only one goal so far.
The winner of the match will reach their third straight men’s World Cup final.
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Arthur Fery’s unexpected successful run at Wimbledon ended when he lost in the semifinal match to Alexander Zverev. Fans were hoping for a British player to reach the final, but this did not happen.
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Arthur Fery reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, which was unexpected.
He lost the semifinal match to Alexander Zverev.
Wimbledon’s championship weekend was upcoming at the time of the report.
Tennis writer Matthew Futterman appeared on a news show to discuss the gentlemen’s singles final.
Fans had hoped for a British player to make it to the Wimbledon final.
The article focuses on the end of Fery’s participation in the tournament.
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Mohamed Salah, after nine successful years at Liverpool, may move to Major League Soccer (MLS), with Sporting Kansas City showing strong interest. However, he also has significant offers from the Saudi Pro League and prefers to stay in Europe, though he remains open to playing in MLS.
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Mohamed Salah is 34 years old and recently left Liverpool after nine seasons.
He won four Premier League Golden Boots, two Premier League titles, and one Champions League trophy with Liverpool.
Sporting Kansas City is seen as the main MLS club interested in signing him.
Salah has strong interest from the Saudi Pro League, making an MLS move less likely.
Salah prefers to stay in Europe but is open to MLS as an option.
Sporting Kansas City's majority owner, Peter Mallouk, has Egyptian roots, which might attract Salah.
Salah led Egypt to its best-ever World Cup finish at the 2026 tournament, including their first World Cup win and knockout stage victory.
Egypt lost 3-2 to Argentina after leading 2-0 in the Round of 16, with Salah promising to work towards a fresh start for Egyptian football.
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Naz Reid, a popular Minnesota Timberwolves player for seven years, has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves officially announced the trade and thanked Reid for his contributions to the team.
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Naz Reid played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for seven years.
He started his NBA career as an undrafted player in 2019.
Reid averaged 11.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game with the Timberwolves.
He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in the 2023-24 season.
Reid was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in a deal that brought LaMelo Ball to Minnesota.
The Timberwolves shared a farewell message to Reid on social media saying, "Two words: THANK YOU."
Reid has received strong support from Timberwolves fans since his rookie year.
He expressed appreciation for the fans’ support and mentioned seeing tattoos of himself.
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LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers he will play the next season with a different team. His agent, Rich Paul, said James is taking his time to decide and will inform them when ready.
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LeBron James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after the upcoming season.
James is considering several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors.
Rich Paul, James’ agent, said they are taking the decision seriously but also enjoying the process.
Paul emphasized that James has the right to take his time to choose his next team.
James is 41 years old and recently finished his eighth season with the Lakers.
Last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Fans across the NBA are eagerly waiting to hear which team James will join next.
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The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. Former NBA player Gary Payton commented that trading Brown within the Eastern Conference is surprising and suggested Brown may be upset playing against his former team.
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The Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers and received Paul George plus future first and second-round draft picks.
Gary Payton said the Celtics chose to focus on Jayson Tatum, which affected their relationship with Brown.
Payton expressed surprise that Boston traded Brown to an Eastern Conference rival, the 76ers.
The 76ers already have All-Star players Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and adding Brown strengthens their team.
Paul George, a notable player, was sent to Boston as part of the trade.
Brown was a five-time NBA All-Star and the 2024 Finals MVP, averaging 28.7 points last season.
The Celtics and 76ers are expected to face each other at least four times next season.
Payton mentioned that if LeBron James joins the 76ers, their team would become even harder to beat.
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The Charlotte Hornets officially traded star player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets received Naz Reid, Josh Green, and future draft picks in return. The team posted a tribute video thanking Ball for his time with them.
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LaMelo Ball was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Hornets received Naz Reid, Josh Green, and future draft picks and pick swaps.
Ball was the Hornets' No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
He won Rookie of the Year in his first season and was an NBA All-Star in 2021-22.
Ball averaged 20.8 points and 7.3 assists per game during his time with Charlotte.
The Hornets posted a tribute video thanking Ball for his six years with the team and contributions to the community.
LaMelo Ball will join Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, forming a strong backcourt duo.
The Hornets recently had their best season in years but missed the postseason after a Play-In Tournament loss.
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The Carolina Hurricanes recently won the Stanley Cup, but the team owner, Tom Dundon, included the names of his wife and five children on the trophy. One player, Joel Nystrom, was left off the Cup because he did not meet the NHL’s rules for name inclusion, which caused criticism from fans.
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The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Team owner Tom Dundon had the names of his wife and five children engraved on the Stanley Cup.
Player Joel Nystrom was not included on the Cup because he played 38 regular-season games, fewer than the 41-game minimum required by NHL rules.
NHL rules state players must participate in at least 41 regular-season games or one final game to have their names on the Cup.
Fans criticized the owner for putting family names on the trophy ahead of players.
Some fans believe Nystrom contributed more to the victory than Dundon’s children.
The NHL has final approval over whose names appear on the Stanley Cup.
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Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief verbal and physical fight at an NBA Summer League practice facility in Las Vegas. The incident reportedly happened after Herro made critical comments about Adebayo’s contract extension.
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Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro fought briefly at an NBA Summer League facility in Las Vegas.
Adebayo struck Herro at least once during the altercation.
Herro was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal that brought Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
Herro made critical comments about Adebayo’s three-year, $166 million contract extension given by the Heat in 2024.
Screenshots of Herro’s comments were shared publicly on social media.
Neither player nor their teams have given detailed public statements about the incident.
The Miami Heat acknowledged knowing about the incident but chose not to comment further.
The event happened during the NBA Summer League, where many team activities and player interactions occur.
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Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has dropped from 5th to 10th place in ESPN’s offseason tight end rankings. Although his recent stats are lower than before, experts say he still plays well due to his skill and experience.
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Travis Kelce has played 12 years in the NFL as a tight end.
His yards and touchdowns have decreased in the last two seasons compared to earlier years.
Kelce ranked 5th in ESPN’s tight end rankings last year but dropped to 10th this year.
Scouts and NFL staff say Kelce’s knowledge of the game and instincts keep him competitive despite his age.
Fans disagree about whether nine other tight ends are better than Kelce right now.
Kelce was dominant before his recent decline, with seven straight 1,000-yard seasons from 2016 to 2022.
He has been selected for 11 Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowls.
ESPN’s current top ranked tight end is Brock Bowers from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is praised as one of the best players at his position in the NFL. Despite injuries slowing him down last season, an anonymous NFL executive says Kittle remains very skilled in blocking, running, and catching when healthy.
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George Kittle was picked in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
He has been selected for the Pro Bowl seven times.
Last season, Kittle missed seven games due to several injuries, including hamstring, ankle, and Achilles problems.
Kittle ranks high among tight ends in stats since 2017: 2nd in catches (595), receiving yards (8,008), and yards per catch (13.5).
He is 3rd in touchdowns (52) and 4th in targets (802) among NFL tight ends since 2017.
Kittle has had at least 60 catches and 700 yards in six seasons and four seasons with over 1,000 yards.
He has scored at least six touchdowns each year since 2020.
ESPN ranked Kittle 3rd among NFL tight ends, with newer players like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride ranked ahead of or near him.
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Mikel Merino scored a late winning goal against Belgium, helping Spain reach the World Cup semi-finals. Spain will face France next, with a notable matchup between Kylian Mbappe and Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal.
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Mikel Merino came off the bench and scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Belgium.
Spain has reached the World Cup semi-finals for only the second time, the last being in 2010 when they won the tournament.
Merino overcame a rare foot injury earlier in the year to return in time for the World Cup.
He also scored a late winning goal against Portugal in the round of 16.
Spain’s coach praised Merino for his commitment and versatility on the field.
Merino usually plays as a midfielder but has also played as a striker for his club, Arsenal.
Spain will play France next, with a key duel expected between French star Kylian Mbappe and young Spanish talent Lamine Yamal.
Lamine Yamal has not yet scored or assisted but is contributing in other ways during the tournament.
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed on a five-year contract extension that could be worth over $250 million if all options are used. Wembanyama accepted a lower total amount than he could have gotten to help the Spurs manage their team's future salaries.
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Wembanyama's new contract is the biggest in Spurs history.
The deal is for five years and could be worth more than $250 million.
The final season includes a player option, which means Wembanyama can choose to stay or leave.
Wembanyama could have signed for more than $300 million but chose less.
The lower contract helps the Spurs keep flexibility for their younger players’ future contracts.
Wembanyama was a key player in the Spurs’ recent run to the NBA Finals.
He was named Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.
The Spurs officially described the contract simply as a “multi-year contract extension.”
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FIFA is selling pieces of the grass from the field used in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium for $450 each. Each piece comes preserved in acrylic and includes a USB with authenticity details. The items will ship after the final match on July 19, 2026.
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FIFA is selling segments of the World Cup final field turf measuring 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5 (units not specified).
Each piece costs $450 and is preserved in premium acrylic with a USB keepsake.
The turf pieces are only available for delivery in the United States and Europe.
The sale of the field turf is part of FIFA’s official merchandise for the 2026 World Cup held in the U.S.
Tickets to the final are being sold for up to $32,970, with premium hospitality packages costing over $30,000.
MetLife Stadium usually has an artificial surface but is using real grass for the World Cup matches.
Some players and coaches have criticized the quality of the field at MetLife Stadium.
Orders for the turf pieces will only be shipped after the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
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Belgium lost 2-1 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, marking the likely end for some of their best players from the past decade. The defeat came after a late mistake by goalkeeper Senne Lammens, allowing Spain to score the winning goal. This match may be the final World Cup for key players like Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Axel Witsel.
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Belgium was defeated by Spain 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
Goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a late error that led to Spain's winning goal.
Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Axel Witsel have been central to Belgium’s national team since 2014.
This match may be the last World Cup appearance for several veteran Belgian players.
Belgium had their best World Cup result in 2018, finishing third.
Despite strong talent, Belgium never won a major international tournament during this era.
The Belgian team included other players likely ending their World Cup careers, such as Leandro Trossard and Thomas Meunier.
The team’s manager, Rudi Garcia, expressed disappointment that veteran players won’t have another chance to progress further.
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England and Norway are set to play in the World Cup quarterfinals, with attention focused on Norway’s striker Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals in this tournament. England’s main challenge will be to stop Haaland, while the winner advances to the semifinals to face Argentina or Switzerland.
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The World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway will take place at Hard Rock Stadium.
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in the tournament, making him one of the top scorers.
England midfielder Morgan Rogers acknowledged the difficulty of stopping Haaland.
Haaland stands nearly 6-foot-5, making him physically imposing on the field.
Haaland’s teammate at Manchester City, Nico O’Reilly, said the best defense is to keep the ball away from Haaland.
The winner of the match will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals.
Haaland was born in England while his father played professional soccer there.
Norway’s coach Ståle Solbakken said Kane leads England, while Haaland leads Norway on the field.
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Spain won 2-1 against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with a late goal by Mikel Merino, who scored two important goals as a substitute in consecutive matches. Spain will face France in the semifinals, advancing to this stage for the first time since they won the World Cup in 2010.
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Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a rebound by Belgium’s backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Merino also scored a late goal in the previous match against Portugal to secure a 1-0 win.
Spain will play France in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday near Dallas.
Belgium’s main goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left the game in the 71st minute due to a thigh injury.
Spain’s Fabián Ruiz scored the first goal in the 30th minute.
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere scored the equalizer in the 41st minute, the first goal Spain allowed in the tournament.
Spain had been unbeaten since March 2023 with 37 matches, while Belgium’s 18-match unbeaten streak ended.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón had not conceded a goal in a World Cup-record 650 minutes before Belgium’s equalizer.
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Colombian football player Jaminton Campaz received death threats after his team lost to Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16. The Colombian Football Federation condemned the threats and asked authorities to investigate, while Campaz called for respect and an end to hatred.
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Jaminton Campaz missed an important goal chance during extra time in Colombia’s loss to Switzerland.
Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup in a penalty shootout in the round of 16.
Campaz shared a message on Instagram asking fans to stay respectful despite frustration.
The Colombian Football Federation condemned the death threats against Campaz.
The Federation asked the attorney general to quickly investigate who made the threats.
The Federation said football should be about unity, hope, and respect, not violence.
The article referenced a past tragedy where Colombian player Andres Escobar was killed after a World Cup own-goal in 1994.
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Spain won their match against Belgium and advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will play against France next, while England and Norway are scheduled to play on Saturday.
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Spain defeated Belgium to reach the World Cup semifinals.
The match was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Spain’s next opponent in the semifinals is France.
England and Norway will play each other on Saturday in the tournament.
A commentator named Calen Carr provided analysis on the games.
The article was shared by CBS News.
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