Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve, all part of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class, said the WNBA should improve how it protects players during games. They want the league to stop players from being hit or fouled too much.
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Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve are new members of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
They spoke about the need for better player protection in the WNBA.
They believe the league should be stricter about stopping excessive physical contact.
Their comments came during an event marking their Hall of Fame induction.
The WNBA is the top professional basketball league for women in the United States.
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Norway's coach Stale Solbakken decided to rest ten key players, including Erling Haaland, for the upcoming match against France. This decision was based on medical tests that showed many players were tired.
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Norway’s coach is Stale Solbakken.
He chose to sit out ten first-team players for the game.
Erling Haaland, a key player, is among those resting.
Medical tests showed fatigue in several players.
The match in question is against France.
The coach called the decision a "no-brainer," meaning it was obvious and clear.
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Arsenal is preparing to make an offer to Newcastle United for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after initial talks. The club is also interested in Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali and other midfielders as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.
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Arsenal wants to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and has held initial talks about a potential deal.
The expected fee for Guimaraes is about £60 million, but Newcastle has not received an official approach yet.
Arsenal is also interested in Sandro Tonali, Newcastle's other midfielder, and has talked with his representatives.
Newcastle has rejected a £80 million offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Tonali.
Guimaraes is Newcastle’s captain and has two years left on his contract.
Newcastle could demand a higher price for Tonali, possibly up to £100 million, with Manchester City interested.
Arsenal might only sign one top central midfielder this summer and is also considering players Alex Scott and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
The arrival of a new central midfielder at Arsenal could lead to the sale of current players like Christian Norgaard.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs chose Gavin McKenna as their first pick in the NHL draft. McKenna is an 18-year-old winger who played for Penn State and scored 15 goals with 51 points in 35 games.
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The NHL draft took place on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had the first overall pick.
They selected Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old player.
McKenna is a winger, meaning he plays on the side of the ice.
He played college hockey for Penn State.
During the season, he scored 15 goals.
He earned a total of 51 points in 35 games.
The team’s choice matched what many expected before the draft.
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The NHL draft takes place over two days, Friday and Saturday. The article lists all player selections and provides detailed analysis for the first 32 picks.
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The NHL draft occurs on Friday and Saturday.
The article includes every player chosen in the draft.
There is in-depth analysis for the top 32 players picked.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a pick named Gavi (full name not provided).
The draft involves selecting new players for NHL teams.
The focus is on helping readers understand the top draft choices.
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Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is appealing a court order that will send him to trial on rape charges in France. The Versailles Court of Appeals confirmed he will face criminal court over an alleged rape in 2023, which Hakimi denies.
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Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan football player who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
He was charged with rape relating to an incident in 2023.
The Versailles Court of Appeals upheld the decision to send Hakimi to criminal trial.
Hakimi has filed an appeal with France’s Court of Cassation, the highest civil and criminal court.
The alleged victim said she met Hakimi on Instagram in January 2023 and accused him of non-consensual actions including rape.
Hakimi denies the accusations.
The case was ongoing while Hakimi was playing as captain for Morocco during the 2026 World Cup.
The alleged victim’s lawyer has said she will continue to seek justice through the legal process.
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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said Caitlin Clark will not play in the team's next game due to injury, but there is no clear timeline for her return. Clark is receiving treatment to recover fully and the team prioritizes her long-term health.
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Caitlin Clark is injured and will miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Coach Stephanie White did not give a specific date for Clark's return to playing.
Clark left a recent game against the Phoenix Mercury because of back issues.
The team has a break after Saturday’s game and will next play on July 5 against the Las Vegas Aces.
Clark averages 21.2 points and 8.2 assists per game, leading the team in assists.
Alyssa Thomas of the Mercury was suspended for one game after a controversial incident involving Clark.
Indiana Fever’s current record is 10-8, placing them third in the Eastern Conference.
The team is being cautious with Clark since she missed many games last season due to injury.
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The LA Chargers, a National Football League (NFL) team, are highlighting the importance of service dogs. Heather Birdsall, the team's vice president of community relations, explains how the Chargers help raise awareness about service dogs that are being trained.
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The LA Chargers are an NFL football team based in Los Angeles.
Heather Birdsall is the vice president of community relations for the Chargers.
The Chargers focus on promoting service dogs in training.
Service dogs assist people with disabilities by performing tasks to help them.
The team aims to bring more attention to the value and work of service dogs.
This effort is part of the Chargers' community outreach programs.
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Sandra Brunson, mother of basketball player Jalen Brunson, spoke about the nonprofit they started together called The Second Round Foundation. She also shared the leadership lessons she taught her son.
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Sandra Brunson is Jalen Brunson’s mother.
Jalen Brunson is a star player for the New York Knicks basketball team.
Sandra and Jalen Brunson co-founded a nonprofit called The Second Round Foundation.
The foundation’s story and purpose were discussed in an interview.
Sandra Brunson talked about teaching Jalen leadership skills.
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Norway and France are playing a decisive game in Group I of the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Norway is resting star player Erling Haaland on the bench, while France is starting their key striker Kylian Mbappé. Both teams have already secured places in the knockout rounds.
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The match decides which team will top Group I in the World Cup.
Norway’s coach Stale Solbakke is resting several key players, including Haaland.
France’s coach Didier Deschamps is absent due to his mother's death; assistant Guy Stephan is leading the team.
Kylian Mbappé is in the starting lineup for France.
Norway aims to save energy for the knockout stage.
Both Norway and France have won their first two group games.
Senegal and Iraq are playing in the other Group I match.
A moment of silence was held for victims of earthquakes in Venezuela before the game.
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The Cincinnati Bengals are advised to sign veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke before the new NFL season starts. This move could strengthen their defense because their rookie linebackers did not perform well last year.
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The Bengals may still make last-minute player signings or trades before the season starts.
Rookie linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter did not perform well last season.
Bobby Okereke, a linebacker formerly with the New York Giants, is suggested as a good addition.
Okereke is known more for stopping running plays than defending against passes.
Okereke is 30 years old and considered less likely to decline in skill soon, unlike 36-year-old Bobby Wagner.
Okereke was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, showing good character and leadership.
Signing Okereke on a one-year deal could be affordable for the Bengals and beneficial for their defense.
Having a strong linebacker group is important for a football team’s success.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team lost to Turkey but remains confident as they prepare for the next stage of the World Cup. Players say they are focused on the upcoming knockout round despite this loss.
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The U.S. men's soccer team recently lost a match to Turkey.
This was their first loss in the current World Cup tournament.
The team members say they are not worried about the loss.
Players are concentrating on the knockout round that comes next.
The article includes comments from CBS News reporter Nicole Valdez.
The U.S. team’s attitude is positive despite the setback.
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England fought back strongly in the third Test cricket match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. After New Zealand scored 438 runs, England reached 223 runs for the loss of two wickets on the second day, with Ben Duckett scoring a century and Jacob Bethell unbeaten on 74.
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New Zealand scored 438 runs in their first innings, with big scores from Conway (157) and Latham (151).
England dismissed New Zealand by taking all 10 wickets for 121 runs on day two.
Ben Stokes took 4 wickets for 70 runs and returned to the team after missing the previous match.
England scored 223 runs for 2 wickets, trailing New Zealand by 215 runs.
Ben Duckett scored 113 runs, his first Test century since the previous year.
Jacob Bethell was 74 not out, scoring his first half-century in a home Test match.
England showed resilience after poor recent results, aiming to win the series decider.
The match is seen as important for England’s leadership and team confidence.
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Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half of the match, helping France take a 3-1 lead against Norway at the FIFA World Cup. One of his goals was assisted by teammate Kylian Mbappé.
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Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat trick (three goals in one game) in the first half.
France played against Norway at the FIFA World Cup.
France led 3-1 by halftime.
One goal by Dembélé was assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
The match took place on a Friday.
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Josh Kerr, a 28-year-old British runner, plans to break the mile world record of 3 minutes 43.13 seconds at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18. He and his team are using detailed training methods, special gear, and support to prepare for the attempt, while also getting ready for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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The current mile world record is 3 minutes 43.13 seconds, set by Hicham El Guerrouj 27 years ago.
Josh Kerr's goal is to run the mile in 222 seconds (3 minutes 42 seconds) or faster.
He uses custom spikes, a special speed suit, an altitude room in his bedroom, and precise ice bath routines.
Kerr's parents and physio have moved to support him during training.
Kerr has publicly shared his preparations on YouTube.
He chose London for the record attempt to honor Britain's history with the mile, including Roger Bannister's first sub-four-minute mile in 1954.
Kerr is currently the fastest British miler and the sixth-fastest ever with a personal best of 3 minutes 45.34 seconds.
He will compete again in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in August, his hometown event.
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Colin Kaepernick faced a ban from the NFL after kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police brutality. Meanwhile, San Francisco Giants players received warnings from Major League Baseball for wearing caps with a Biblical verse during Pride Night. These events show different reactions to political expressions in sports.
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Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality.
The NFL stopped Kaepernick from playing, effectively blackballing him.
San Francisco Giants players wore caps with a Biblical verse during Pride Night.
Major League Baseball warned the Giants players about wearing those caps.
These instances reveal differing treatment of political messages in sports.
Fans and leagues reacted differently depending on the type of protest or message.
The events highlight tensions between free expression and sports rules.
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Declan Rice returned to England’s training after missing a session due to a calf injury, while Reece James did not train because of a hamstring problem. England prepares for their final World Cup group game against Panama, with some uncertainty about James’ availability.
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Declan Rice missed training on Thursday but returned on Friday.
Rice had a calf injury but is expected to play against Panama on Saturday.
Reece James has a hamstring injury picked up in the draw with Ghana.
James did individual training and did not join the full team session.
England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, has backup players for James’ position.
James is an important player and his long-term tournament status is uncertain.
England can secure first place in their group with a win over Panama.
Another player, Elliot Anderson, missed training on Thursday but rejoined on Friday.
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Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will give up all his boxing championship belts but is not retiring from the sport. He said this decision will allow other fighters to compete for the titles, and he plans to continue boxing.
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Oleksandr Usyk is 39 years old and undefeated with 25 wins.
He held the WBA 'super', WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.
Usyk decided to vacate (give up) all his championship belts.
He wants to make the belts available for other boxers to compete for them.
Usyk said he is not retiring and still plans to have more fights.
His most recent fight was in May, where he won against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.
Usyk described this step as a new chapter in his boxing career.
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss disagreed with LSU coach Lane Kiffin's statement that Ole Miss' past use of Confederate symbols made it harder to recruit Black players. Kiffin had said this recently, and Chambliss responded by pushing back against that view.
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Trinidad Chambliss is the quarterback for Ole Miss.
Lane Kiffin is the new coach at LSU.
Kiffin said that Ole Miss’ history with Confederate symbols hurt their recruiting of Black players.
Chambliss disagreed with Kiffin’s comment.
The conversation happened in the context of college football recruiting.
Lane Kiffin is in his first year as LSU coach.
The issue touches on the history and culture of college football programs.
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