Kendrick Perkins criticized the Los Angeles Lakers' plan to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, saying both players have defensive weaknesses and may not lead the team to a championship. The Lakers face challenges in their frontcourt and may lose LeBron James, prompting discussions on how to improve the team for future success.
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Austin Reaves will sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Lakers, including a player option in the final year.
Luka Doncic missed the entire NBA Playoffs due to injury, while LeBron James led the team until their elimination in the second round.
Kendrick Perkins said both Doncic and Reaves are defensive liabilities and questioned their ability to lead the team in the tough Western Conference.
Luka Doncic expressed a desire for an "A-list center," but there are few available players at that level.
There is speculation LeBron James might leave the Lakers to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers or join the Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers drafted guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the NBA Draft.
DeAndre Ayton is expected to stay with the Lakers by picking up his $8.1 million player option.
The Lakers are considering adding big men like Mitchell Robinson, but injuries and fit remain concerns, leaving unresolved frontcourt problems.
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NFL record holder Chris Johnson has shared that he was diagnosed last year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a serious disease that affects the nerves controlling muscles. Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans running back, wants to raise awareness about the disease and emphasize the need for early detection and better treatments.
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Chris Johnson was diagnosed with ALS at age 39.
ALS is a disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and loss of control.
Johnson first noticed weakness in his right hand.
He had a 10-year NFL career and set a record for total yards from scrimmage in 2009.
There is no known family history of ALS in Johnson’s case.
He sought help from Dr. Merit Cudkowicz, who provided experimental treatments.
Johnson now uses a device that helps him speak due to muscle loss.
He stresses the importance of early detection, research, and improved treatments for ALS patients.
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African teams have performed much better at the 2026 World Cup compared to the 2018 tournament, with nine out of ten teams advancing past the group stage. In contrast, only two Asian teams moved on, showing a clear gap in success between the two continents in this event.
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In 2018, no African team made it past the group stage at the World Cup.
For 2026, nine of Africa’s ten teams advanced beyond the group stage.
Only two of Asia’s nine teams reached the knockout rounds in 2026.
Morocco reached the semi-finals in the previous 2022 World Cup, a historic achievement for Africa.
African football progress is linked to investments in youth programs, coaching, and professional leagues.
The World Cup format changed, increasing the total number of teams in knockout rounds to 32.
Morocco is ranked sixth in the FIFA world rankings, just above the Netherlands.
South Africa was recently eliminated in the last 32 round at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ben Stokes has confirmed he will not return to international cricket for the next Ashes series. He decided to retire after England lost their series against New Zealand.
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Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket.
He will not come back for the Ashes series next summer.
England recently lost a cricket series to New Zealand.
Stokes announced his retirement following that series defeat.
The Ashes is a major cricket competition between England and Australia.
Stokes plans to work in hospitality after retiring.
This news was reported shortly after the series ended.
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England cricket captain Ben Stokes has confirmed he will not come out of retirement to play in next year’s Ashes series against Australia. He retired at age 35 after a 15-year international career and said he is happy with his decision.
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Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.
His last match was England’s loss to New Zealand in the third Test, confirming a 2-1 series defeat.
Stokes said he is "done" and does not plan to return for the Ashes next summer.
The decision took a lot of thought, and Stokes feels content with retiring.
He played 122 Test matches, 114 one-day internationals, and 43 T20 games for England over 15 years.
Recent events, including being dropped for breaking a team curfew, influenced his choice to retire.
Head coach Brendon McCullum tried to convince him to stay but respected his decision.
Stokes described retirement as the best choice for him after reflecting on the physical and mental toll of playing.
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Chris Johnson, a former NFL player, announced he has ALS, a disease that damages nerve cells controlling muscles. He shared his diagnosis on "Good Morning America" and described how the illness has affected his body but not his mind.
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Chris Johnson is 40 years old and was diagnosed with ALS last year.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a disease that causes loss of muscle control and movement.
Johnson has "sporadic" ALS, which means it likely did not come from his family.
The disease progressed quickly, and he now uses a device that lets him speak by moving his eyes.
Johnson played in the NFL for 10 years, rushing for 9,651 yards and scoring 55 touchdowns.
He is one of nine NFL running backs to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season.
Johnson hopes sharing his story helps others get diagnosed sooner and supports ALS research.
He emphasized that ALS affects the body but does not change a person’s mind or personality.
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Tennis player Serena Williams spoke with ESPN about her decision to return to playing singles matches. She had originally planned to come back playing doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.
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Serena Williams is making a comeback to professional tennis in singles play.
She had initially planned to return by playing doubles with her sister Venus.
The interview was conducted by ESPN’s Mailika Andrews.
Serena Williams is a well-known tennis legend.
The article was published on June 29, 2026.
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Deion Sanders, the coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, says he is now cancer-free. He had surgery a year ago to remove cancer from his bladder.
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Deion Sanders is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.
He had surgery to remove cancer from his bladder.
The surgery took place one year ago.
Sanders now considers himself free of cancer.
He shared this update publicly.
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A video shows two young men in Indonesia waving an Israeli flag during a motorcycle rally to support the Brazil football team. The flag was taken from them by other supporters, and the video has become popular online.
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The event took place during a motorcycle rally in Indonesia.
Two young men were waving an Israeli flag.
They were showing support for the Brazil football team.
Other supporters grabbed the Israeli flag from them.
A video of this incident was shared widely on social media.
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British tennis player Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon due to a long-term arm injury just one day before his first match. Draper has missed most of the past year and several major tennis tournaments because of the injury.
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Jack Draper pulled out of Wimbledon 24 hours before his first-round match.
He was set to play Taylor Fritz, the sixth seed, on Centre Court.
Draper has missed the last three Grand Slam tournaments because of his arm injury.
He reached the semifinals at Eastbourne last week before withdrawing.
Draper described his withdrawal as the worst moment of the past year.
Emma Raducanu, another British tennis player, also withdrew from Wimbledon due to a leg injury.
Draper mentioned that many top players are dealing with injuries, which is concerning.
He spoke to the media at Wimbledon but did not reveal ongoing injury problems until his withdrawal.
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England’s cricket captain, Ben Stokes, played his last match as England lost a Test series to New Zealand by 2-1. New Zealand won the final Test at Trent Bridge by 160 runs, ending England’s long run without a series victory.
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Ben Stokes announced the third Test would be his last before the match ended.
New Zealand won the deciding Test by 160 runs at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
New Zealand’s series win was their fourth in England and first in 14 years with three or more Tests.
England lost seven of their last nine Test matches and have not won a series since 2024.
England struggled in batting during the final innings, losing wickets quickly.
Joe Root was run out by a direct hit from New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls.
Despite injuries, New Zealand managed to win the series.
England will start a white-ball series against India soon but face questions about their team management.
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Wimbledon tennis tournament is starting in London on Monday. Serena Williams, a top tennis player, is making a big comeback to the event. A sports journalist from CBS News talks about Serena's chances and other important stories at Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon begins Monday in London.
Serena Williams is returning to play in the tournament.
The event attracts significant attention from fans and media.
Jon Wertheim, a sports journalist, is covering Serena’s return.
The coverage is available on CBS News and its app.
Serena Williams is considered a leading player in tennis.
Wimbledon is one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has set a new record for total attendance, surpassing the previous high from 1994. The tournament’s larger number of matches and teams helped boost overall crowd numbers, though the average number of spectators per game is slightly lower than some past World Cups.
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The 2026 World Cup has attracted over 4.6 million fans in the first 72 matches, breaking the total attendance record from 1994.
The tournament has 48 teams and 104 matches, compared to 24 teams and 52 matches in 1994.
Average attendance per game so far is about 64,700, lower than the 1994 average of nearly 69,000.
Early in the tournament, some stadiums had empty seats due to ticket prices and travel restrictions.
The 2022 Qatar World Cup had average attendance of over 53,000 per game, while the 2018 Russia and 2014 Brazil tournaments averaged around 47,000 to 53,000.
Smaller stadiums in Canada and the larger number of matches have lowered the overall average attendance per match for 2026.
President Donald Trump praised the tournament’s high attendance numbers on social media.
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The World Cup is entering the knockout stage, where teams compete in single-elimination games. CBS Sports analyst Ian Joy discusses key matchups and talks about whether the U.S. team can win against Bosnia and advance further.
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The World Cup has reached the knockout stage.
The knockout stage means teams must win to keep playing.
Ian Joy is a soccer expert from CBS Sports.
He analyzes important upcoming games.
He gives his opinion on the U.S. team's chances versus Bosnia.
The U.S. team is facing Bosnia in this round.
The article is available on the CBS News App and website.
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Andrew Wiggins, a forward for the Miami Heat basketball team, plans to sign a three-year contract worth $64 million to remain with the team, according to sources.
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Andrew Wiggins plays as a forward for the Miami Heat.
He intends to sign a new contract with the Heat.
The deal will last three years.
The contract is valued at $64 million.
This information comes from unnamed sources.
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Enzo Maresca has become Manchester City's new head coach, signing a three-year contract. Manchester City will pay Chelsea compensation for Maresca, who resigned from Chelsea earlier this year.
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Enzo Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal with Manchester City as head coach.
He replaces Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City in May after 10 years.
Manchester City is paying Chelsea around £17 million in compensation for Maresca.
Maresca resigned from Chelsea in January after a poor run of one win in seven league games.
Chelsea and Maresca have reached a confidential agreement on compensation due to Chelsea.
Maresca worked as Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City during the 2022-23 season.
Maresca apologized to Chelsea for leaving in the middle of the season and acknowledged it caused disruption.
Chelsea described Maresca’s departure as his personal decision not to continue with the club.
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Many people want to play sports but find it hard or expensive to book courts or join clubs. There are many free opportunities to play sports like tennis, football, cricket, and running in the UK through local groups, charities, and campaigns that aim to make sport more accessible.
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Booking tennis courts in summer can be difficult and costly for families.
Sport England supports free sports activities to help people stay active.
Free tennis sessions often happen on Saturday mornings through the Lawn Tennis Association.
Football is popular and cheap to play but still has costs like kit, fees, and transport.
The Chance to Shine charity offers free street cricket sessions in many communities.
British Blind Sport runs free events for people with sight loss to try different sports.
Parkrun organizes free running and walking events across the UK.
Various campaigns and local charities provide free sports like table tennis and street dance.
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Jannik Sinner started his defense of the Wimbledon tennis title by winning his first match. He won in five sets despite having a foot injury that caused bleeding inside his shoe.
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Jannik Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champion.
He played and won his opening match at Wimbledon.
The match lasted five sets.
Sinner had a foot injury during the match.
His foot injury caused bleeding inside his shoe.
Despite the injury, he was able to finish and win the match.
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The Savannah Bananas are a baseball team from Georgia known for their entertaining style called Banana Ball, which mixes baseball with dances and performances. They have grown popular nationwide, playing many games each year and drawing millions of fans. The team also partners with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to honor the history of Black baseball.
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The Savannah Bananas started in 2016 and play a style called Banana Ball that includes dancing and fun acts during games.
Owner Jesse Cole created Banana Ball and expanded it into a six-team league across the country.
Their 2026 tour includes 190 games in 45 states with over 3 million fans attending.
The team’s videos are popular on social media, and player Jackson Olson will join "Dancing with the Stars."
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, sees a connection between the Bananas and historic Negro Leagues teams like the Indianapolis Clowns.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves the history of Black baseball and its role in civil rights.
The Negro Leagues were formed because Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball due to segregation.
The Indianapolis Clowns were known for entertaining the crowd with clown acts, similar to the Harlem Globetrotters in basketball.
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Canada won 1-0 against South Africa and advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time ever. The Netherlands will play against Morocco in an important Round of 32 match, while Brazil faces Japan and Germany plays Paraguay.
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Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the World Cup.
This is Canada’s first time moving past the group stage into the knockout rounds.
The Netherlands and Morocco are scheduled to play in the Round of 32.
Brazil will face Japan in the knockout round.
Germany will play against Paraguay.
The winner between Germany and Paraguay may face France next.
The World Cup 2026 group stage saw a record 215 goals scored.
Several matches and World Cup updates are covered by journalists and commentators.
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