LeBron James and ESPN were reported to be close to making a documentary series like Michael Jordan’s "The Last Dance" about James' time with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, James' business partner Maverick Carter denied this, saying James does not know when he will retire and they are not making such a documentary.
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ESPN and LeBron James were reported to be planning a behind-the-scenes documentary series.
The series would focus on James' time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Maverick Carter, James' longtime business partner, denied the report on social media.
Carter said LeBron James does not know when his last season will be.
James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
At 41 years old, James is starting his 24th season in the NBA.
His agent said James might play two to four more seasons.
Last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Barranquilla FC, a second-division team in Colombia, defeated their parent club Junior in the Copa Colombia by winning a penalty shootout 5-3. Colombia star Luis Díaz watched the surprising upset unfold at the stadium.
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Barranquilla FC is Junior’s second-division affiliate team.
Barranquilla FC beat Junior in a penalty shootout 5-3 to advance in the Copa Colombia.
Luis Díaz, a Colombian soccer player for Bayern Munich, watched the match live.
Díaz started his career at Barranquilla before moving to Junior and then Europe.
Junior is considered a strong club and participated in the same tournament.
Junior player Yimmi Chará called the loss “embarrassing.”
Junior’s coach Alfredo Arias expressed support for Barranquilla going further in the cup.
Barranquilla FC will face Millonarios, another strong club, in the next round.
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Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as general manager of the Vancouver Goldeneyes to become the team’s head coach. She chose to return to coaching after one year of building the team and will lead the team with some new top players this season.
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Cara Gardner Morey was the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ general manager during their first PWHL season.
She has decided to leave the GM role to become the team’s head coach.
Gardner Morey coached Princeton women’s hockey for 14 years before joining the Goldeneyes.
The Goldeneyes were the first PWHL team to be eliminated from playoff contention last season.
Brian Idalski was fired as the previous Goldeneyes coach.
The PWHL will begin searching for a new general manager for the Goldeneyes.
The team recently added U.S. Olympic defender Caroline Harvey, picked first in the PWHL draft.
Gardner Morey led Princeton to a record 26-win season and their first ECAC tournament title in 2020.
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A judge in St. Louis County granted a temporary restraining order that allows Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb to play this season. This decision applies a new NCAA eligibility rule that gives athletes five seasons to compete within five years, which Webb’s lawyers argued should apply to him even though he graduated high school in 2022.
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Sterling Webb is a defensive lineman for Missouri’s college football team.
A St. Louis County judge gave Webb a temporary restraining order on eligibility rules.
The NCAA recently changed its rule to allow five seasons of play in five years for Division I athletes.
This new rule started in 2023 and applies to athletes who graduated high school within a three-year window starting that year.
Webb graduated high school in 2022 but his lawyers argued he should also be able to use the new rule.
Webb played two seasons at New Mexico State and two seasons at Missouri, totaling four seasons.
The judge agreed Webb can play a fifth season under the new rule, making him eligible for this season.
This lawsuit is part of several legal cases by athletes nationwide seeking extra eligibility under the new model.
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The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and fined the team after she used offensive language toward fans supporting player Sophie Cunningham. The fans held a sign thanking Cunningham for speaking up about women’s sports, which led to Keaton’s reaction and a public apology from the Storm.
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Sophie Cunningham made comments about men playing women’s sports, sparking mixed reactions.
During a game between Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm, fans displayed a sign supporting Cunningham’s views.
Celeste Keaton, Storm minority owner, called the fans “effing insane” in response to the sign.
The WNBA suspended Keaton for five home games and fined the Seattle Storm an undisclosed amount.
Seattle Storm majority owner apologized and stated the team aims to create a welcoming environment for all fans.
Keaton’s remarks caused backlash from fans on social media criticizing her behavior.
Fans expressed support for Cunningham and concern over how female athletes and supporters are treated.
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UEFA, the organization governing football in Europe, said it will not let European national teams play in the World Cup if FIFA goes ahead with a plan to involve private investors in managing the tournament. UEFA demands that FIFA completely drop the plan and promise not to allow private ownership in football competitions again.
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UEFA is the body in charge of European football teams.
FIFA is the organization that runs international football events like the World Cup.
FIFA proposed a plan to sell a stake in its tournaments to private investors to raise about $4.2 billion.
This plan is backed by investor Jared Kushner and aims to create a $20 billion operation for the World Cup.
UEFA strongly opposes this plan and says European teams will boycott any FIFA competitions while the plan exists.
UEFA wants FIFA to guarantee that football competitions will not be opened to private ownership.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is leading these efforts to involve private equity.
The conflict reflects broader concerns about money and control in global football.
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Nick Kurtz, the Athletics' star first baseman, left a game against the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the forearm by a pitch. He had X-rays that did not give clear results and will get an MRI to find out more about the injury.
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Nick Kurtz was hit in the forearm by a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox.
He stayed in the game briefly but was replaced to start the second inning.
X-rays after the game were inconclusive; an MRI is scheduled to check the injury further.
Kurtz returned recently from a thumb injury and has had few hits since returning.
He leads the Athletics with a .890 OPS, 21 home runs, and 69 RBIs this season.
In 2023, Kurtz won the American League Rookie of the Year award, hitting 36 home runs.
If Kurtz misses more time, players like Jeff McNeil and Tommy White may fill in at first base.
The Athletics’ team performance drops significantly when Kurtz is injured.
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A cricket player in an English village match was caught on video making a finger-clicking sound to fake the noise of the ball hitting the bat and deceive the umpire. The player has been suspended as the club looks into the incident.
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The incident happened during a village-level cricket game in England.
A player used finger clicking to mimic the sound of the ball hitting the bat.
The player hoped the fake sound would cause the umpire to rule the batter out.
The incident was recorded on video and became widely shared online.
The club has suspended the player while they investigate what happened.
This event is unusual because cheating by faking sounds is rare in cricket.
The player gained the nickname "Clicky Ponting" after this video spread.
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The WNBA shared and then deleted a video showing players Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese joking about a $400 bet on an upcoming game. The league reminded players that betting on WNBA games is against the rules and said it addressed the issue internally.
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The WNBA posted a video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese making a friendly bet on their game.
The video was removed soon after because it appeared to break league rules on betting.
The WNBA reminded players each year about the ban on betting on league games.
The league said it discussed the issue with the players involved.
WNBA stressed that even joking about betting could cause problems.
The game between the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings ended with the Dream winning 82-81.
Angel Reese scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds in the game.
Paige Bueckers scored 16 points and had six assists.
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Roma signed Santiago Castro from Bologna for 35 million euros as they prepare for their first Champions League season in eight years. The deal included Artem Dovbyk moving from Roma to Bologna.
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Roma is entering the Champions League for the first time in eight seasons.
Santiago Castro, a 21-year-old forward, joined Roma from Bologna.
The transfer fee was about 35 million euros (40 million dollars).
Artem Dovbyk moved from Roma to Bologna as part of the swap deal.
Castro scored 22 goals in 105 games over three seasons at Bologna.
Roma finished third in Italy’s Serie A last season.
Roma’s coach is Gian Piero Gasperini.
Castro will join his fellow Argentine players Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule at Roma.
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The College Sports Commission approved $7.5 million in revised name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for 18 Nebraska football players after initially rejecting them. Nebraska’s athletic director confirmed the approval and said players will be paid once they meet their deal requirements.
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The NIL deals total $7.5 million for 18 Nebraska football players.
The College Sports Commission first rejected the deals because they lacked a clear business purpose.
An arbitrator upheld the initial rejection due to rules about how NIL rights are used and paid for.
Nebraska’s multimedia rights partner, Playfly, was involved and found to have violated rules against "warehousing" NIL rights.
The deals were changed and submitted again, then approved by the commission.
Players will receive full payment after completing agreed responsibilities.
In the future, schools can share up to $21.3 million in revenue with athletes starting in 2026-27.
Third-party marketing firms now help schools create NIL deals that can exceed spending limits.
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The WNBA responded to a social media post showing players Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on a game between their teams. The league removed the post and said the players will not be punished, but reminded them that betting on WNBA games is against league rules.
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A video showed Bueckers and Reese placing a $400 bet on a WNBA game between their teams.
The post was shared around the time their teams were set to play each other.
The WNBA deleted the post quickly after it was published.
The league said the players will not face punishment for the bet shown.
WNBA players receive yearly training about the prohibition on betting on league games.
The league called the post “lighthearted” but said it “missed the mark.”
The league’s rules forbid any wagering on games and allow penalties including fines, suspensions, or disqualification.
In the game, Reese scored 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Bueckers had 16 points and six assists, with Reese’s team winning 82-81.
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Shemar Stewart, a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, hurt his left knee during practice and will miss several weeks of training camp. His coach says the injury is not very serious, but Stewart’s recovery time is uncertain.
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Shemar Stewart hyperextended his left knee during a Bengals practice on July 29, 2026.
Stewart is expected to miss most of the team’s training camp due to this injury.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Stewart avoided a major injury, but the exact time he will be out is unclear.
Stewart was the Bengals’ first-round draft pick in 2025.
He played in only eight games last season because of injuries, with 11 tackles and one sack.
The Bengals added free agent Boye Mafe and second-round pick Cashius Howell to strengthen defensive end.
Myles Murphy is a projected starter at defensive end, and Cedric Johnson and Isaiah Foskey will get more playing time behind Stewart.
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan left a game against the Texas Rangers because he felt tightness in his back. He was replaced early in the fourth inning after pitching without allowing a hit.
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Shane McClanahan is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.
He left the game in the fourth inning due to back tightness.
At that point, he had not allowed any hits but had hit one batter and issued one walk.
The game was against the Texas Rangers, and the Rays were leading 1-0 when he left.
McClanahan threw 49 pitches before being replaced by Casey Legumina.
He was making his 20th start of the season, with a 9-6 win-loss record and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.06.
McClanahan returned to pitching this year after missing over two years due to injuries.
He had Tommy John surgery in August 2023, which kept him out for the entire 2024 season.
Earlier this year, he had nerve irritation in his left triceps, leading to additional surgery in August 2024.
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The Buffalo Bills have high hopes for wide receiver DJ Moore after acquiring him to improve their passing game. Quarterback Josh Allen said their connection on the field improved after he relaxed about targeting Moore during practice.
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The Buffalo Bills consider Josh Allen the best quarterback in football.
The Bills lacked a top wide receiver since Stefon Diggs left.
Buffalo got DJ Moore in March, hoping he will perform well after a tough 2024 season with the Chicago Bears.
Moore had a strong 2023 season with 1,364 receiving yards, ranking sixth in the NFL.
Josh Allen said he began throwing to Moore without trying to be perfect, which helped their teamwork.
Other Bills receivers like Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman have not consistently filled the WR1 role.
The Bills and Allen believe Moore can return to being a top wide receiver with their team.
Moore is 29 years old and must prove he can be the key player the Bills need.
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The Oregon Ducks football team aims to compete for the national championship in the 2026 College Football Playoff. Coach Dan Lanning says returning players are motivated to improve and take advantage of their experience from last season.
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Oregon reached the College Football Playoff semifinal last year.
They lost to Indiana, the team that won the national title with a perfect 16-0 record.
Quarterback Dante Moore decided not to enter the NFL draft and will play another season at Oregon.
Coach Lanning says the players feel they have something left to prove and want to grow.
Oregon’s 2026 season will start against Boise State on September 5.
The team has more experience now compared to last year, not just talent.
Lanning spoke about the team’s motivation during the Big Ten Media Days event.
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Matt Rhule, the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, has led the team to two 7-6 seasons since starting in 2023. He plans to improve the team's performance, especially in late-season games, as they prepare for the 2026 season.
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Matt Rhule became head coach of Nebraska Cornhuskers before the 2023 football season.
The team finished 7-6 in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Rhule wants the team to perform better in November and in tough, late-season road games.
He said winning important games in cold weather away from home creates champions.
The coach believes the team has players who want to win crucial games.
Rhule emphasized that building a strong program takes time and effort.
Nebraska's 2026 season will start on September 5 against the Ohio Bobcats.
Rhule stated they aim to move beyond finishing 7-6 and improve this year.
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A basketball fan named Joey Abel from the Philadelphia area created a sunburn of a LeBron James jersey on his back to show excitement about LeBron joining the Philadelphia 76ers. This happened before the official 76ers jerseys were sold, and the new jersey quickly became the best-selling in the first 48 hours.
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Joey Abel is a dedicated Philadelphia 76ers fan who lives in New York.
He used blue zinc sunscreen to write "James" and "23" on his back.
He did not apply sunscreen anywhere else on his back, causing a sunburn in the shape of a jersey.
The weather was cloudy and in the high 70s Fahrenheit on that day.
The sunburn appeared about an hour after sun exposure.
LeBron James recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The official LeBron James 76ers jersey became the fastest-selling jersey ever in its first 48 hours.
Abel proudly called his sunburn gesture “Philly toughness” despite the pain and embarrassment.
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Lamar Jackson was ranked No. 69 on the NFL Top 100 players list in 2025, a drop of 67 spots from the previous year. Jackson said he does not focus on rankings and instead concentrates on playing football.
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The NFL Top 100 list is voted on by active players in the league.
Jackson was ranked 69th in 2025, much lower than his previous rank.
He missed four games in 2025 due to injury.
Jackson completed 63.6% of his passes for 2,549 yards, with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
He rushed for 349 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, a career low.
The Baltimore Ravens, Jackson's team, finished the season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs.
In games Jackson played, the Ravens had 6 wins and 7 losses.
The Ravens will start the 2026 season against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13.
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ESPN will give out special new WWE championship belts during the two-night SummerSlam event in 2026. These belts will not be official titles, but awards for the best "moment of the night" on each evening.
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The new belts will be presented as trophies for standout moments during SummerSlam 2026, not as actual championships.
Two belts will be awarded, one for each night of the event on August 1 and 2, 2026.
The belts have a gold, red, and black design and feature ESPN and WWE logos.
These belts are a new addition alongside many existing WWE, NXT, and TNA championship belts.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions, some seeing the belts as devaluing real championships.
WWE is owned by TKO Group Holdings, which also owns UFC, known for awarding performance bonuses.
Major matches at SummerSlam include Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar, Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan, and Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns.
The event will be live streamed through the ESPN app.
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