Joseph Parker, a New Zealand heavyweight boxer, has been allowed to return to boxing after serving a three-month ban for cocaine use. The doping authorities said Parker’s positive test was caused by cocaine used by his nutritionist, who was a regular user.
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Joseph Parker tested positive for cocaine on October 25, 2025, the day he lost to Fabio Wardley.
The United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) agency said Parker’s nutritionist regularly used cocaine and had taken it daily before the fight.
Parker denied knowing he took any banned drugs.
Parker served a three-month suspension and is now free to compete again.
UKAD found Parker’s cocaine use happened outside of competition and not to improve his sports performance.
Parker’s record is 36 wins and 4 losses, and he was WBO heavyweight champion from 2016 to 2018.
Parker lost his chance to fight for the WBO mandatory challenger spot after the loss to Wardley.
Parker announced the lifting of his suspension and plans to return to boxing soon.
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MI London narrowly beat London Spirit by three runs in a women's Hundred cricket match, staying in with a chance to qualify. Melie Kerr scored an impressive 69 not out to lead her team’s comeback from a poor start.
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MI London scored 122 runs for 9 wickets in 100 balls.
London Spirit scored 119 runs for 8 wickets in 100 balls.
Melie Kerr scored 69 runs without getting out, hitting four sixes and five fours.
MI London was in trouble early, losing 5 wickets for 23 runs and later 8 wickets for 64 runs.
Kerr’s performance helped MI London win by a small margin of three runs.
Spirit captain Charlie Dean took three wickets in five balls during the match.
MI London must win their remaining games by large margins and rely on other results to qualify.
The match was part of The Hundred women’s cricket competition played at Lord’s.
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Betty Bromage, a 97-year-old woman from the UK, broke her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker. Wing walking is a sport where a person stands strapped onto the wings of a flying airplane.
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Betty Bromage is 97 years old.
She lives in the United Kingdom.
She broke her own record for being the oldest female wing walker.
Wing walking means standing on an airplane’s wing while it is flying.
She is officially recognized by Guinness World Records for this achievement.
The record-breaking event took place in 2026.
Video coverage of the event was made by Ava Luquet.
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Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, does not want to discuss his contract negotiations in the media. The Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, revealed that the team is ready to offer Gonzalez the largest contract in franchise history, but details about the guaranteed money and timing are unclear.
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Christian Gonzalez is a fourth-year cornerback for the New England Patriots.
Gonzalez prefers to keep contract talks private and not discuss them with the media.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team wants to give Gonzalez the biggest contract in the team’s history.
The contract could make Gonzalez the highest-paid player in Patriots history with $52 million guaranteed.
To surpass the guaranteed money of other top cornerbacks, the contract would need to guarantee more than $102 million.
Gonzalez has been fully participating in the team's training camp.
The Patriots likely want to finalize the contract soon to avoid Gonzalez gaining negotiating power.
Contract talks are expected to continue during training camp.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was ranked No. 33 on the NFL Top 100 list in 2026, voted by active NFL players. Goff had a strong 2025 season with 4,564 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, and the Lions will start their 2026 season with a new offensive coordinator and a game against the New Orleans Saints.
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Jared Goff ranked No. 33 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 list.
He achieved at least 4,500 passing yards for three straight seasons.
In 2025, Goff threw for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Goff completed 68% of his passes during the 2025 season.
The Lions had a 15-2 record in 2025, better than their 9-8 record in 2024.
Goff was ranked No. 15 on the NFL Top 100 list in 2025.
Detroit Lions hired Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator for 2026.
Goff is open to playing in the preseason to adjust to the new offensive system.
The Lions will face the New Orleans Saints on September 13 in Week 1.
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Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes after overcoming a fall and bike problems. Swiss rider Marlen Reusser keeps the overall lead before the next race stage up Mont Ventoux.
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Kim Le Court, age 30, won the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Tournon-sur-Rhône.
She previously won a stage in the race last year.
During the race, Le Court crashed early and had to change bikes 15 km before the finish.
She was part of a group of eight riders who broke away from the main pack.
Le Court won the final sprint ahead of Cedrine Kerbaol (France) and Puck Pieterse (Netherlands).
Marlen Reusser, age 34, from Switzerland remains the overall race leader wearing the yellow jersey.
The next stage finishes at the top of Mont Ventoux, a famous mountain climb.
Le Court praised her team for helping her stay near the front despite challenges.
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UEFA, the organization that manages European football, has decided to keep boycotting the World Cup. This decision came after FIFA apologized for its plan to allow private investors to get involved in football competitions.
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UEFA is Europe's main football governing body.
FIFA planned to allow private investment in football competitions.
FIFA held a crisis meeting and apologized over this plan.
UEFA announced on August 6, 2026, that it will continue its boycott of the World Cup.
The boycott reflects concerns about changes in how football is managed and financed.
Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.
The decision affects the relationship between UEFA and FIFA.
The issue relates to the future of international football tournaments.
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Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles running back, is ranked No. 34 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 list voted by players, a notable drop from his No. 1 spot last year. Barkley had a slower season in 2025 but is optimistic about working with a new offensive coach in 2026.
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Saquon Barkley ranks No. 34 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 players list.
He was ranked No. 1 on the same list last year.
Barkley rushed for 1,140 yards and scored seven touchdowns in 2025.
He also caught 37 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns in 2025.
Barkley played under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo in 2025, who is no longer with the team.
In 2024, Barkley helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
For 2026, Barkley will work with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
The Eagles will start their 2026 season on September 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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Craig Breslow, chief baseball officer for the Boston Red Sox, denied rumors about a fight between players Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer. He said the rumors were false and that Mayer’s trade to the San Francisco Giants was a normal baseball decision, not related to any personal issues.
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Craig Breslow spoke on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show to address rumors about Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer.
Rumors suggested a fight between Anthony and Mayer over a romantic interest, leading to Mayer’s trade.
Breslow called these rumors “nonsense” and said there were never any problems between the two players.
Marcelo Mayer was traded to the San Francisco Giants recently.
Roman Anthony was placed on the injured list on May 4 and is now rehabbing in Fort Myers, Florida.
Breslow explained the trade was to improve the team’s bullpen, not because of any off-field issues.
Anthony and Mayer had been close teammates who lived together when they first joined the major leagues.
Both players are currently not playing for the Red Sox, which makes the rumors about conflicts less credible.
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Veronica Burton plays an important role as the guard for the Golden State Valkyries, a young WNBA team challenging top competitors. After being released by Dallas, she improved her game and now helps lead her team both offensively and defensively.
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Veronica Burton is a guard for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA.
The Valkyries are a second-year team competing strongly in the league.
Burton was previously let go by the Dallas Wings before joining Golden State.
She was named the league’s Most Improved Player.
Burton averages 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Coach Natalie Nakase values Burton’s ability to read and influence the game.
Burton plays a key role in both defense and helping her teammates score.
The team recently won a game against the Los Angeles Sparks by 20 points.
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The Detroit Pistons showed promise last season with Cade Cunningham as their key player, but the team still struggles to support him effectively. Despite adding some new players, the Pistons lost important contributors and need more help to compete in a tougher Eastern Conference.
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Cade Cunningham is considered the face of the Detroit Pistons franchise.
The Pistons lost Tobias Harris in free agency, who was their second-highest scorer in the playoffs.
New players added include John Collins, Isaiah Joe, and Ebuka Okorie.
John Collins offers athleticism and scoring, while Isaiah Joe provides needed outside shooting.
The team still lacks a reliable creator to support Cunningham against strong defenses.
Isaiah Stewart, known for his toughness and inside presence, is no longer with the team.
The Pistons have improved from previous years but need better support around Cunningham for playoff success.
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The Sacramento Kings selected Darius Acuff Jr. as a key player to help shape the team's future. The Kings hope Acuff can become a strong leader and a central part of their rebuilding efforts.
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Darius Acuff Jr. was drafted seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings.
The Kings are in a phase where they are not fully rebuilding but lack young players to lead the team.
Acuff is seen as a potential face of the franchise and a key player for their future.
Sacramento also added players Alex Karaban and Emanuel Sharp in recent moves.
The team dropped veteran players DeMar DeRozan and Devin Carter.
The Kings have few young players to build around, making Acuff’s development especially important.
The team is giving Acuff room to grow and expects gradual improvement, not immediate transformation.
Acuff brings hope for the Kings to move forward instead of focusing only on short-term fixes.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves made a big trade to improve their team this season by adding LaMelo Ball, a creative offensive player. They gave up Naz Reid, a first-round draft pick, and other assets to support their star player Anthony Edwards and aim for better success.
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The Timberwolves chose not to rely only on Anthony Edwards to lead the team.
They traded for LaMelo Ball, known for his ability to create scoring chances and help teammates.
To get Ball, Minnesota gave up Naz Reid, an unprotected first-round pick, and three future draft pick swaps.
LaMelo Ball has had injuries and some doubt about his consistent impact in past seasons.
Losing players like Reid, Julius Randle, and Mike Conley changed the team’s style and personality.
New players Josh Green and Isaiah Evans bring more youth to the Timberwolves.
The team aims to strengthen their offense and improve their chances in the tough Western Conference.
Minnesota hopes this move helps Anthony Edwards succeed and leads to bigger achievements.
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The New Orleans Pelicans chose to keep their main players and made only small roster changes during the offseason. While other NBA teams made big trades, the Pelicans focused on developing their existing players and staying healthy.
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The Pelicans made few changes compared to other teams this offseason.
They added player Jaron Pierre Jr. but let go of veteran center Kevon Looney.
Key players Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones were kept despite trade rumors.
Murphy is seen as a young, active player who helps in offense and defense.
Jones is known as a strong defender on the perimeter.
The team believes that keeping their core players will help them improve.
Pelicans have faced injury problems in recent seasons.
The team hopes internal growth will be more valuable than making big trades.
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European football leaders remain unhappy with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors was criticized and stopped. The English Football Association has withdrawn its support for Infantino, and UEFA says conditions for trust have not been met, so European teams could still boycott FIFA competitions.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling parts of the World Cup to private investors through a company called Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE).
The English Football Association (FA) withdrew its support for Infantino because of this plan.
UEFA has lost confidence in Infantino and called the FFE deal secretive and unfair.
UEFA says their conditions for trusting FIFA again include canceling the deal and promises that no similar plans will be made.
FIFA admitted mistakes were made in handling the FFE proposal but did not change their support for Infantino.
A meeting was held with FIFA executives to discuss the issue, but some key figures who criticized the plan were not invited.
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, strongly opposed Infantino's plan and said he would accept losing his job over it.
UEFA is concerned that the internal discussions only included people loyal to Infantino, not independent voices.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their young forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million per year starting next season. Koivunen has played parts of two seasons with the Penguins and has shown potential to become an important player for the team.
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Ville Koivunen is a 23-year-old forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He signed an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $4 million.
Koivunen played 39 games last season with the Penguins, scoring 2 goals and 7 points.
He also scored 13 goals and 41 points in 34 games in the AHL with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Koivunen has played a total of 47 NHL games over two seasons.
He was part of a trade during the 2023-24 season that sent Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Penguins see Koivunen as a player with high potential to become a key forward.
This contract shows the team’s confidence in his future development.
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Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has signed a new contract until 2031 after joining the club in 2023 for £55.4 million. Midfielder Nico Gonzalez, who joined from Porto in January, said he is happy at the club despite suggestions he might leave. The team is still working on transfers as they prepare for the new season.
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Jeremy Doku signed a new Manchester City contract lasting until 2031.
Doku has played 48 games for City, scoring eight goals last season.
Nico Gonzalez joined City for £50 million in January but has not been a regular starter.
Gonzalez confirmed he wants to stay at City and is happy with the club.
Manchester City signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club record £116 million.
New manager Enzo Maresca said the club needs to make more transfers before the season starts.
Some players like Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders may leave, with interest from other clubs.
The squad is considered young and successful, having won two domestic cups last season.
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Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle said the decision to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes was made before he joined the club. Guimaraes is leaving Newcastle to join Arsenal for £75 million, as part of several key player departures that are leading to a team rebuild under Jaissle.
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Bruno Guimaraes is transferring from Newcastle United to Arsenal for about £75 million.
Newcastle’s new manager Matthias Jaissle had little influence on the decision, which was already made before he arrived.
Guimaraes said goodbye emotionally to teammates and staff before leaving.
Newcastle has lost several key players in the past year, including Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Alexander Isak.
Jaissle aims to rebuild the team with younger players from Europe and has signed five new players, all under 25 years old.
The club has spent roughly £146 million on new signings so far this summer.
Jaissle wants to focus on controlling what the team can influence and hopes for progress despite big changes.
Newcastle’s new season starts against Liverpool on August 23 at St James’ Park.
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Coco Gauff supports the Women's Tennis Association’s new gene-testing policy aimed at protecting fairness in women’s sports but is concerned about how it causes hostility toward transgender people. The WTA requires players to take a gene test to compete in the 2028 Olympics, checking for a gene usually linked to male development.
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The WTA introduced a mandatory gene test for all players to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The test looks for the SRY gene, which is connected to male sex development.
Coco Gauff said she understands the goal of fairness in women's sports.
Gauff expressed worry that the policy causes negative feelings against the trans community.
It is unclear how many transgender women currently compete in WTA or Olympic tennis.
The WTA said the policy respects players’ gender identity and dignity.
Other sports like track and field, skiing, and boxing also require similar gene tests.
Some human rights groups have criticized the gene-testing policy.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga says his recent good performance is thanks to a new phone background. The background is a picture of his teammate Ben Brown, who he calls "Lucky Benjamin," and since changing it, his pitching stats have greatly improved.
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Shota Imanaga is a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Imanaga’s new phone background is a photo of teammate Ben Brown on a training table.
Imanaga started using this photo as his home screen recently.
Since changing the background, Imanaga’s ERA (earned run average) dropped from 4.74 to 2.06 in his last 10 games.
An ERA of 2.06 means he allows fewer runs, showing better pitching performance.
Ben Brown has been out since June 19 due to a neck strain.
The Cubs are competing for the National League Central division title against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Imanaga jokingly refers to the photo as “Lucky Benjamin,” indicating a superstition or positive influence.
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