The Vegas Golden Knights traded their top scorer Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers in exchange for several draft picks. Dorofeyev had strong recent seasons, while both teams prepare for upcoming seasons with refreshed lineups.
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Pavel Dorofeyev scored 37 goals and 64 points in the 2025 season.
He also had 12 goals and 18 points in the recent playoffs, ranking second and fifth on his team, respectively.
Vegas traded Dorofeyev to New York for the No. 26 and No. 92 draft picks, plus a conditional first-round pick in 2028.
The 2028 first-round pick is protected if it falls in the top 10.
Dorofeyev was originally a third-round draft pick in 2019.
The Golden Knights still have strong offensive players like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner.
The Rangers add Dorofeyev as a scorer alongside Mika Zibanejad and others.
The Rangers kept their No. 5 overall draft pick and used it on defenseman Alberts Smits.
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Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky set a WNBA record by making 13 field goals without missing any. She scored 30 points and had eight rebounds to help her team win 124-94 against the Portland Fire.
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Kamilla Cardoso made 13 field goals in a row without missing.
This performance set a new WNBA record.
Cardoso scored a total of 30 points in the game.
She also grabbed eight rebounds.
The game was held at Wintrust Arena.
The Chicago Sky defeated the Portland Fire 124-94.
This game took place on a Friday night.
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The Diamond League track and field event in Paris will take place this Sunday despite a historic heatwave in France. Organizers and police agreed to hold the event with special safety steps to protect athletes and attendees.
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Paris police initially wanted to cancel the event due to the extreme heat and pressure on emergency services.
The French Athletics Federation confirmed the event will happen at Charlety Stadium with police approval.
Only competitions with professional athletes will occur; other activities are canceled.
Safety measures include delayed public entry, more medical staff, extra water stations, and shaded areas.
The heatwave has led to record temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and a red weather alert over most of France.
Emergency services need to focus on protecting vulnerable people during the heatwave.
Top athletes like Noah Lyles, Femke Bol, and Mondo Duplantis are expected to compete.
The decision balances holding the event and ensuring safety under extreme weather conditions.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel said Reece James will miss England’s next World Cup match against Panama due to a hamstring injury. Tuchel remains hopeful James can play later in the tournament, despite concerns over England’s limited options at full-back.
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Reece James, Chelsea’s right-back, will not play England’s World Cup game against Panama because of a hamstring issue.
James has not traveled from Kansas City to New Jersey for the upcoming match.
England’s full-back options are limited, with only three recognized full-backs selected: Reece James, Djed Spence, and Tino Livramento.
Livramento has already returned home due to a calf injury.
Tuchel trusts the remaining players and feels confident about his choices despite the injuries.
Other players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Elliot Anderson are expected to be fit for the Panama game.
Tuchel described James' injury as minor and said James is on a fast rehabilitation plan.
Alternatives to full-backs are being considered from players who normally play in other positions, such as defenders who can also play left-back or right-back.
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Gavin McKenna from Whitehorse, Yukon, was picked first in the NHL draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is the second Indigenous player ever to be picked first and is seen as a key part of Toronto’s rebuilding plan.
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Gavin McKenna is 18 years old and plays left wing.
He scored 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games in the Western Hockey League (WHL).
McKenna played his freshman college season in the NCAA, scoring 51 points.
Toronto Maple Leafs chose him as the first pick in the 2024 NHL draft.
The draft event took place in Buffalo, the same city where Toronto last had a first pick in 2016.
McKenna is the fifth player from Yukon to be picked in the NHL draft.
Maple Leafs’ new general manager John Chayka supported McKenna’s selection and visited him in Whitehorse.
The top draft picks after McKenna were the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Rangers.
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Spain barely won their game against Uruguay and showed a weak performance. They need to play much better if they want to have a chance to win the World Cup.
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Spain won their match against Uruguay.
The performance by Spain was considered weak or lacking energy.
Spain's current play is not strong enough to win the World Cup.
Improvement is necessary for Spain to continue in the tournament.
The World Cup is a major soccer competition with many strong teams.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team lost to Turkey in the 2026 World Cup but still qualified for the knockout stage. They will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina next.
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The U.S. team lost to Turkey in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
This was the U.S. team's first loss in this tournament.
Despite the loss, the U.S. advanced to the knockout round.
Their next match is scheduled against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The knockout round is the part of the tournament where teams play elimination games.
This information was reported by CBS News and Nicole Valdes.
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Isaiah Hartenstein plans to sign a new three-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly worth $75 million and will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season.
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Isaiah Hartenstein is a basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He intends to sign a new contract with the Thunder.
The contract will last three years.
The total value of the deal is $75 million.
The contract will extend through the 2028-29 basketball season.
This information was reported by ESPN sources.
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Norway rested their star player Erling Haaland and made 10 changes to their team for their final World Cup group game against France. France won the match 4-1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring three goals. Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages and aimed to keep players fresh for future games.
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Norway did not start Erling Haaland, their leading scorer, in their last group match against France.
Norway made 10 changes to their starting lineup for this game.
France won the match 4-1, with Dembele scoring a hat-trick (three goals).
The Norway coach said the changes were to manage player health and fitness.
Norway had already secured a place in the knockout rounds before this match.
Norway will travel a long distance for their next knockout game against Ivory Coast.
Some experts were surprised by Norway’s big team changes due to their physical playing style.
Haaland previously mentioned he expected France to be a strong team and likely to win the tournament.
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Tunisia played three games in the World Cup group stage and lost all three. The team also fired their manager during the tournament after poor performances against Sweden, Japan, and the Netherlands.
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Tunisia played in a group with the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.
They lost all three group stage matches.
The team fired their manager after the first game against Sweden.
Tunisia was undefeated in qualifying but performed poorly at the World Cup.
The team struggled in all matches, conceding early goals and failing to compete well.
Expectations were higher due to their qualifying success and pre-tournament ranking of 37th.
The report gives Tunisia an overall grade of "F" for their World Cup showing.
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Norway’s star soccer player Erling Haaland did not play in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France during a World Cup group match, but actor Channing Tatum dressed like Haaland to support the team. Norway had already secured a spot in the next round and will play Ivory Coast in the Round of 32.
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Erling Haaland and nine other starters did not play in Norway’s match against France.
Norway lost 4-1 to France in their last group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Channing Tatum dressed as Haaland among Norwegian fans during the match.
Tatum acted as Haaland’s “stunt double” in a Nike World Cup commercial showing Haaland’s goal celebration.
Haaland scored two goals in each of Norway’s first two World Cup wins.
Both Haaland and French player Kylian Mbappe had four goals each before the match.
Norway qualified for the knockout stage before the match and rested their main players.
Norway will play Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 on June 30 in Texas.
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Reece James, England’s right-back and Chelsea captain, has a recurring hamstring injury and will miss at least England’s next two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England needs a win or a favorable result against Panama to advance from the group stage, but another key player, Declan Rice, might also be unavailable due to injury.
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Reece James has suffered multiple hamstring injuries since December 2020.
He played in England’s first two World Cup group matches but reported hamstring tightness after the draw with Ghana.
James will miss the match against Panama and the potential next round game.
England and Ghana each have 4 points and lead Group L, with England ahead on goal difference.
England must match or beat Ghana’s result against Croatia to reach the knockout stage.
Declan Rice, a starting midfielder, is also uncertain for the upcoming Panama match.
England won their opening World Cup game against Croatia 4-2 but drew 0-0 with Ghana.
The team needs a strong performance against Panama to advance in the tournament.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team lost to Turkey in the group stage of the FIFA Men's World Cup. Despite this loss, the team has advanced to the knockout round and is focusing on the upcoming matches.
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The U.S. team played against Turkey in the World Cup group stage.
The U.S. lost this match to Turkey.
The loss did not prevent the U.S. from moving on to the knockout round.
The team is concentrating on their next games in the tournament.
The FIFA Men's World Cup is an international soccer competition.
The knockout round is the stage where teams compete in elimination matches.
CBS News covered the match and post-game analysis.
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New York Giants player Jermaine Eluemunor does not like playing on turf fields and prefers grass fields. MetLife Stadium switched from turf to grass to host World Cup soccer games this summer, which some NFL players support but the league has mostly resisted.
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MetLife Stadium changed its field surface from turf to grass for the World Cup games.
The stadium has hosted several group and knockout stage World Cup matches, including the final.
Jermaine Eluemunor is a Giants offensive lineman who plays many games on turf each season.
Eluemunor says grass feels better and safer to play on than turf.
The NFL Players Association has long supported playing on grass over turf fields.
The NFL mostly uses turf fields despite player concerns.
Eluemunor thinks NFL players should have more say in what type of fields they play on.
The World Cup on grass may increase discussion about field surfaces in the NFL.
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In 1966, no African countries took part in the FIFA World Cup because they chose to boycott the event. This decision had a lasting effect on how the tournament developed and helped bring attention to African teams in future World Cups.
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Ten African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup, a record number.
In 1966, no African nations participated in the World Cup due to a boycott.
The boycott was aimed at protesting unfair treatment and lack of opportunities for African teams.
This event influenced changes in how FIFA organized and included teams from Africa.
The boycott helped pave the way for greater African representation in later World Cups.
Samantha Johnson from Al Jazeera explored the reasons and impact of the 1966 boycott.
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The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark's throat during a recent game. The league reviewed the incident, called it a Flagrant Foul 2 (a serious foul), and imposed the suspension even though no foul was called during the game.
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Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury was suspended for one game by the WNBA.
The suspension came after she hit Caitlin Clark's throat with her fist in a game against Indiana Fever.
The incident happened late in the second quarter and was classified as a non-basketball act.
The WNBA reviewed the play and gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty, which can lead to suspensions.
The original referees did not call a foul on the play during the game.
Thomas will miss the next game on Saturday against the Toronto Tempo.
Caitlin Clark left her game early due to a back injury but still scored 19 points in 20 minutes.
The two teams have had a history of physical play, including multiple technical fouls and ejections recently.
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Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion, announced he will give up his three world title belts but is not retiring from boxing. He wants to free the belts so other fighters in line can compete for them while he plans to continue his career.
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Usyk is 39 years old and has never lost a professional boxing match.
He is vacating the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight world title belts.
Usyk said he is not retiring and still has more fights planned.
His recent fight against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven was very close and ended controversially.
Usyk has been undisputed world champion in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.
He defeated well-known British fighters Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois multiple times.
Usyk won the WBO cruiserweight title in 2016 and later unified cruiserweight belts before moving up to heavyweight.
He thanked all boxing organizations and supporters in his announcement on social media.
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team can now compete for the College Football Playoff (CFP) after the NCAA ended a ban on postseason play for teams moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference and starts play in the FBS this fall with a chance to follow in the steps of other successful teams from their conference.
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The NCAA recently lifted a ban that stopped teams moving from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the FBS from playing in the postseason.
NDSU, a 10-time FCS champion, begins playing in the FBS this season and is now eligible for the College Football Playoff.
NDSU joined the Mountain West Conference in February 2024.
The Mountain West has produced one CFP team recently—Boise State in the 2024 season, but Boise State is moving to the Pac-12.
NDSU has developed five NFL quarterbacks since 2016 and has a 9-5 record against FBS teams.
NDSU’s schedule this year does not include any teams from the top four football conferences (Power Four), and they will face an FCS team and another FBS newcomer, Sacramento State.
The team is expected to rely on strong regular-season wins to have a chance at the CFP, similar to their dominant FCS performances in the past.
The move to FBS aims to reduce easy blowout wins, but NDSU may need those strong wins to impress CFP selectors.
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The Miami Dolphins made several changes ahead of the new NFL season, including hiring a new head coach Jeff Hafley and signing quarterback Malik Willis. There is discussion about whether the team should trade linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who had a strong performance last season.
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The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel and hired Jeff Hafley.
They moved on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and signed Malik Willis.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks had 183 total tackles and 3.5 sacks last season.
Brooks was named first-team All-Pro, meaning he was one of the best players at his position.
Some experts suggest trading Brooks since his contract ends after the 2026 season and the team might not keep him long-term.
Potential teams interested in Brooks include the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals.
Others argue the Dolphins need stability and that trading Brooks could reduce consistency on the team.
The Dolphins have made many roster and staff changes this offseason.
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The New York Jets struggled last season with a 3-14 record and need to improve their team. They are considering adding veteran defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi to strengthen their defense for the next season.
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The Jets had a poor record of 3 wins and 14 losses last season.
Before that, the Jets had a 5-12 record, showing ongoing struggles.
Aaron Glenn is the Jets’ coach and is working on improving the team.
The Jets’ defense currently includes young players and some veteran players.
They may sign Larry Ogunjobi, a 32-year-old defensive lineman, to add experience and depth.
Ogunjobi used to play for the Buffalo Bills and could be signed at a lower cost now.
Adding Ogunjobi could help the Jets rotate defensive players and cover injuries better.
The Jets must improve their performance this season to avoid serious criticism.
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