Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that the San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Week at Oracle Park. The event will include the All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and MLB Draft.
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The 2028 All-Star Week will take place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
This will be the Giants' fourth time hosting the All-Star Week (previously in 1961, 1984, and 2007).
Events during the week include the All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and MLB Draft.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred praised San Francisco’s fan base and ballpark.
Giants president Larry Baer expressed excitement about hosting and showcasing the city and team.
In 2007, Ichiro Suzuki won the All-Star MVP award at Oracle Park with a historic inside-the-park home run.
Vladimir Guerrero Sr. won the Home Run Derby in 2007.
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USC men's basketball recruited twin brothers Adonis and Darius Ratliff, both four-star players, to join their team this season. Their father, former NBA player Theo Ratliff, once played under USC head coach Eric Musselman, a connection that helped influence their decision to sign with USC.
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Adonis and Darius Ratliff are twin brothers and four-star basketball recruits.
Their father, Theo Ratliff, was a first-round NBA draft pick in 1995 and an NBA All-Star in 2001.
Theo Ratliff played for multiple NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks.
Eric Musselman was an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2001-02 season, coaching Theo Ratliff.
Adonis Ratliff said his father's relationship with Musselman helped him feel confident about choosing USC.
Adonis was injured during his high school senior year, but USC supported him during his recovery.
Both twins will play their first college basketball games for USC starting in the 2026-27 season.
USC’s first game this season will be on December 8 against San Diego at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
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British cyclist Finlay Tarling died at age 19 after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal race. The incident happened recently, and more details are expected to follow.
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Finlay Tarling was a British cyclist.
He was 19 years old.
He died due to a serious accident.
The accident occurred during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
The Volta a Portugal is a cycling race.
The news was published very recently.
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De’Zhaun Stribling, a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, had a strong preseason debut with seven catches for 63 yards in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Despite doubts about his draft pick, he showed promise and gained confidence as he prepares to take on a bigger role after a teammate’s injury.
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Stribling is a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
He led the team with seven catches for 63 yards in a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
Stribling felt confident and comfortable working with the team offense during the game.
Some people thought selecting Stribling with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was a reach.
The 49ers believe in his talent, especially after wide receiver Ricky Pearsall suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Stribling joins veterans Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson high on the team’s depth chart.
He played college football at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss, with 216 catches, 2,964 yards, and 23 touchdowns.
Stribling is 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, fitting the physical profile of a top wide receiver.
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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left his last game early due to right triceps fatigue after pitching two innings. He will have imaging tests to check the injury, but he hopes to return for his next start.
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DeGrom threw 53 pitches before leaving the game against the Los Angeles Angels.
He allowed six hits and two runs in a 7-0 loss.
DeGrom felt tightness in his triceps during the second inning and had not experienced this before.
He is 38 years old and has won the Cy Young Award twice.
The Rangers’ manager chose to remove him to avoid risk.
DeGrom will have imaging exams to determine the injury seriousness.
The Rangers recently placed another pitcher, Nathan Eovaldi, on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.
Other pitchers, Cody Bradford and Jack Leiter, are recovering from injuries or surgery.
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Liverpool Football Club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have agreed to sell about one-third of the club to a group of investors including Jeff Bezos. The new group, called 1892 Holdings, will help support Liverpool’s long-term growth, with FSG keeping majority control of the club.
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FSG is selling a strategic minority stake (around 30%) of Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings.
The investor group includes Jeff Bezos, Amit Bhatia, and Eduardo Saverin.
Amit Bhatia will become Liverpool’s vice-chairman and join the board, pending approval.
Jeff Bezos is investing through his venture capital firm K5 Sports but will not be on the board.
The deal values Liverpool FC at between £5 billion and £6 billion.
FSG retains majority ownership and operational control of the club.
There is no new or extra budget for player transfers linked to this deal.
Liverpool has recently recorded its highest ever revenue and became the Premier League’s top-earning club.
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Major League Baseball announced that the 2028 All-Star Game will be held at Oracle Park in San Francisco. This will be the fourth time the city hosts the event, returning after last doing so in 2007.
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The 2028 All-Star Game will take place at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco previously hosted the game in 2007, which featured Ichiro Suzuki’s notable inside-the-park home run.
This will be the Giants’ fourth time hosting the All-Star Game, including games held at Candlestick Park in 1961 and 1984.
Oracle Park will join seven other ballparks that have hosted multiple All-Star Games.
The Bay Area has recently hosted other major sports events like the Super Bowl, World Cup, and NBA All-Star Game.
Giants President Larry Baer expressed pride in hosting the event and highlighted San Francisco’s unique culture and appeal.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred praised the city’s baseball history and fan enthusiasm as reasons for choosing San Francisco.
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The Minnesota Twins have removed catcher Alex Jackson from their roster as they aim for a playoff spot. Jackson had a good start to the season but will no longer be on the Twins’ active team.
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The Twins designated Alex Jackson for assignment to reduce their roster to 26 players.
Jackson played 29 games this season, hitting one home run and maintaining a .303 batting average.
Despite solid recent performance, the Twins decided to release him from the roster.
Jackson has played 189 MLB games over seven seasons with six different teams.
His career totals include 12 home runs, 37 runs batted in (RBI), and a .174 batting average.
Other teams might consider adding Jackson as an extra catcher for depth.
The Twins are currently competing for a spot in the American League Central playoffs.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract. Tromp has some experience playing in the major leagues and will join the Dodgers’ Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
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Chadwick Tromp is a catcher signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He joined the Dodgers on a minor league contract.
Tromp will play for the Dodgers’ Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
He is 31 years old and has played in 21 major league games this season.
Tromp has played for the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles this season.
This season, he has a .163 batting average with four runs batted in (RBIs) in the major leagues.
In Triple-A this season, Tromp has hit three home runs and has 14 RBIs with a .200 batting average.
The Dodgers hope Tromp’s performance in Triple-A might lead to a call-up to the major league team.
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Adam Ramsay-Peaty, a former Olympic and world swimming champion, has struggled at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. He failed to reach the semi-finals in the 50m breaststroke and finished lower than expected in other events, ending his long unbeaten streak at the competition.
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Ramsay-Peaty won 16 gold medals at the European Aquatics Championships from 2014 to 2020 without losing.
At the 2024 European Championships, he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke and fourth in the mixed medley relay.
He did not reach the semi-finals in the 50m breaststroke, finishing 20th overall in the heats.
His time in the 50m breaststroke heat was 27.34 seconds, slower than his world record of 25.95 seconds set in 2017.
Ramsay-Peaty has been working on improving his dive with his coach since June.
He expressed confusion and frustration about his recent poor performances.
Last month at the Commonwealth Games, he won bronze medals but was emotional and said "nothing makes sense."
Another British swimmer, Filip Nowacki, also missed the semi-finals in the 2024 European Championships.
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German runner Smilla Kolbe spoke out against online racial abuse aimed at some of her teammates during the European Athletics Championships. She called for more respect and support for all athletes, emphasizing unity while representing Germany.
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Smilla Kolbe is a 24-year-old German middle-distance runner.
The racial abuse was directed at some of her teammates during the European Championships in Birmingham, England.
Kolbe herself competed in the 800 meters but did not qualify for the final.
She expressed gratitude for the support athletes have received but condemned hateful comments.
Kolbe highlighted that she wishes everyone would show respect to all athletes, regardless of their race.
She wants fans to celebrate the achievements of all German athletes with dignity.
Kolbe has experience competing in the U.S. at the University of North Florida.
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Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón died at age 33, 11 years after suffering brain damage during a 2015 fight. He never fought again after the injury and was remembered for his courage and strength by boxing organizations.
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Prichard Colón sustained brain damage in October 2015 during a light-middleweight fight against Terrel Williams.
The injury involved severe and illegal blows to the back of his head.
Colón had surgery to reduce pressure on his brain but suffered irreversible neurological damage.
He lost that fight by disqualification when his team removed his gloves after the 10th round.
After the injury, Colón was unable to fight and was seen in a wheelchair.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) named him an honorary world champion and praised his resilience.
Both the WBC and World Boxing Organization (WBO) highlighted his courage and the support of his family.
The incident led to stronger safety rules and medical checks in boxing.
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Belgian midfielder Arne Engels is close to moving from Celtic to West Ham United, with a medical check currently underway. Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill said Engels wanted to move to English football, and the club had already turned down an offer from Nottingham Forest earlier.
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Arne Engels joined Celtic from Augsburg earlier in 2024.
Engels is now having a medical as part of a transfer to West Ham United.
Celtic rejected a multi-million pound bid for Engels from Nottingham Forest in January.
Engels preferred a move to English football and was open to leaving Celtic.
Manager Martin O’Neill wanted Engels to stay until after the Champions League play-off against LASK.
West Ham wanted Engels available for the start of the new season.
Celtic’s right-back Alistair Johnston recently got a leg muscle injury and will be out for weeks.
Celtic signed new players recently and may bring in Chelsea’s left-back Landon Emenalo on loan.
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Rookie quarterback Drew Allar played well in his first NFL preseason game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, helping the team score multiple touchdowns. He completed 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and scored four touchdowns, showing strong performance after recovering from a broken ankle.
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Drew Allar played three offensive drives in the Steelers' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
He completed 10 out of 13 passes for 153 yards and threw two touchdown passes.
Allar also scored two rushing touchdowns in the game.
This was his first game in nearly 10 months after a broken ankle ended his last college season early.
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy praised Allar and the other quarterbacks for their confident play.
Allar credited the coaching staff and practice for preparing him well for the game.
Steelers fans cheered for Allar as he entered the field, but he focused on the game instead.
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Jeremiyah Love, a top draft pick for the Arizona Cardinals, played well in his first preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, gaining 58 yards on 11 runs. He said he felt more comfortable as the game went on and showed promising speed and moves that helped his team win 27-14.
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Jeremiyah Love was the third overall pick in the NFL Draft.
He ran 11 times for 58 yards in the Cardinals’ preseason win.
Love was nearly the team’s leading rusher in the game.
He did not score a touchdown but made important plays to help the team.
Love felt nervous early but played more confidently as the game progressed.
The Cardinals will play against the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers next in preseason.
Love is expected to start the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13.
Love was a running back at Notre Dame and was considered a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, an award for the best college football player.
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A minor league baseball team, the Portland Sea Dogs, gave away Cooper Flagg bobbleheads at a game, which caused a lot of excitement. Some people listed these bobbleheads for as much as $30,000 online, but most were priced around $500 and no one has paid the high asking prices yet.
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The Portland Sea Dogs gave away Cooper Flagg bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans at a game.
Cooper Flagg is an NBA star and local hero from Maine.
The giveaway happened at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine.
The line to get the bobbleheads started early in the morning for a 6 p.m. game.
Some people listed the bobbleheads for sale online at prices as high as $30,000.
Most listings on eBay were priced around $500 with options to offer lower.
No one has bought the bobbleheads at the highest prices yet.
The bobblehead craze was especially popular in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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The Arizona Cardinals won their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders 27-14, but rookie guard Chase Bisontis suffered a serious knee injury during the game. The injury is expected to keep Bisontis out for a long time, potentially through the rest of this year or into 2027.
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The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 27-14 in their first preseason game.
Rookie guard Chase Bisontis was injured when a Raiders player fell into his left knee in the third quarter.
Bisontis was taken off the field on a cart and his injury is believed to be long-term.
Bisontis was expected to compete for the starting right guard position.
Isaiah Adams may now get the starting job by default unless the team finds new players.
Bisontis was the 34th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from Texas A&M.
The Cardinals have had a history of injuries to rookie offensive linemen in recent preseasons.
This is the fourth consecutive year a rookie offensive lineman for the Cardinals has suffered a preseason injury.
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Russell Westbrook, a well-known NBA player, announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is now the main star for the Oklahoma City Thunder, tweeted his congratulations and appreciation for Westbrook’s career.
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Russell Westbrook retired from professional basketball after playing 18 seasons.
Westbrook last played for the Sacramento Kings.
He spent most of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who drafted him in 2008.
Westbrook was part of a star trio with James Harden and Kevin Durant that reached the NBA Finals in 2012.
He won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2017 by averaging a triple-double for the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tweeted to honor Westbrook, calling him an Oklahoma City legend.
Other NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James also reacted to Westbrook's retirement.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won back-to-back MVP awards and brought a championship to Oklahoma City since Westbrook’s retirement.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward led a strong touchdown drive in a preseason game but completed only five of 12 passes overall. Head coach Robert Saleh said Ward appeared rushed and needs to improve his mechanics and decision-making during live gameplay.
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Cam Ward led a 95-yard touchdown drive in the Titans’ preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Ward completed 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards in the game.
Head coach Robert Saleh said Ward’s mechanics were too fast and he could improve his decision-making.
Saleh noted the preseason helps identify areas to correct before the regular season.
Ward had a disappointing rookie season with 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
The Titans have a new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, focused on improving Ward.
Ward played college football at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and Miami.
The Titans’ next preseason game is against the Seattle Seahawks.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in an important baseball game. This win helps the Brewers keep their top spot in the National League, but their lead is becoming less secure.
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The Brewers had the best record in Major League Baseball for much of the season.
They play a "small-ball" style, focusing on teamwork and strategy rather than power hitting.
The Brewers won 5-4 against the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine.
Both teams had four hits, but the Brewers had more hits with runners in scoring position.
The Brewers have won only four games this season when trailing after eight innings.
Their grip on first place in the National League Central division is weakening as the Chicago Cubs improve.
The Brewers have not reached the World Series since 1982.
There is ongoing concern about a possible labor dispute in baseball affecting the season’s end.
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