LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after the team acquired player Jaylen Brown in a trade. James and his agent said they did not consider the 76ers until after the trade happened.
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LeBron James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers this past Friday.
The 76ers recently traded for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
James’ agent, Rich Paul, said they only started considering the 76ers after that trade.
The 76ers have other players like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
James signed a two-year deal worth $8 million, which is the veteran minimum salary.
James picked the 76ers over teams like Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
James said he wants to keep working hard and compete to win another championship.
He expressed excitement about joining the 76ers and their fan base.
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Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi, now a broadcaster, criticized his broadcast partner Michael Kay for a strange way of stirring tea during a Yankees game. They had a playful argument about how Kay used his eyeglasses to mix a sweetener into his tea.
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Joe Girardi is a former New York Yankees manager and currently a broadcaster.
Michael Kay is Girardi’s broadcast partner at the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network.
During a Yankees game against the Chicago White Sox, Girardi teased Kay about how he stirred his tea.
Kay used the arm of his eyeglasses to stir the sweetener into his tea instead of a spoon.
Girardi thought this behavior was unusual and commented on it during the broadcast.
Kay said he used Splenda, a sugar substitute, not Equal as Girardi thought.
The two broadcasters agreed to disagree but continued their friendly banter.
The Yankees won the game 3-2 against the White Sox.
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The Cleveland Browns signed veteran safety Grant Delpit to a new three-year contract worth $48 million, including $35 million guaranteed. This follows their recent big deal with cornerback Denzel Ward, showing the team’s commitment to keeping key players in their defense.
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Grant Delpit signed a three-year, $48 million contract extension with the Browns.
The deal includes $35 million guaranteed and an average salary of $16 million per year.
Delpit is now the ninth-highest-paid safety in the NFL.
Delpit was drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft from LSU.
He won the Jim Thorpe Award in college and helped LSU win a national championship.
In the last season, Delpit played all 17 games and recorded 89 tackles and other defensive stats.
Earlier, the Browns signed cornerback Denzel Ward to a two-year, $62.2 million contract.
The Browns have seen key defensive players leave recently but are keeping Delpit and Ward to strengthen their defense.
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Bryan Bresee, a defensive player for the New Orleans Saints, is believed to have torn his ACL during training camp, which would end his 2026 season. He is a key member of the Saints' defensive line and was expected to play an important role this year.
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Bryan Bresee is a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints.
He is suspected to have a torn ACL, a serious knee injury that usually requires a long recovery.
If confirmed, this injury will keep him out for the entire 2026 NFL season.
Bresee was a first-round draft pick by the Saints in 2023.
He has played 49 games and started 26 for the Saints so far.
In 2024, he recorded 7.5 sacks, his career high.
The Saints picked up the fifth year option on his contract, fully guaranteeing him $13.93 million for 2027.
His injury affects his ability to improve his performance before next year's contract talks.
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Durham remained unbeaten in the One-Day Cup thanks to Will Rhodes’ career-best 148 not out after Ben Stokes was out first ball. Other teams like Yorkshire, Sussex, and Warwickshire also won their matches in the tournament.
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Will Rhodes scored 148 not out, his best List A score, helping Durham win despite losing Ben Stokes early.
Durham chased down Glamorgan’s total of 326-6 and are third in Group B.
Ben Stokes had strong recent performances but was out for zero on the first ball in this match.
Yorkshire beat Worcestershire, with Will Luxton scoring a career-best 126 and becoming the competition’s top scorer.
Sussex earned their first win of the season after beating Essex, who had a strong total posted by Noah Thain and Tom Westley.
Warwickshire defeated Surrey with Ed Barnard scoring 140 and Oliver Hannon-Dalby taking five wickets to finish the match.
The One-Day Cup features several county teams competing in group stages with points and rankings.
Sussex was docked points earlier in the season for financial issues and had been struggling before their recent win.
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Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, missed the team’s training camp workout because his wife, Mia Bieniemy, was shot at their home, allegedly by their son. Mia has been released from intensive care and is recovering, while their son has been charged and is awaiting court dates.
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Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds but is now out of intensive care and improving.
Eric Bieniemy stayed with his family and did not attend the Chiefs’ training camp workout.
Their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and firearm-related crimes.
Elijah Bieniemy is being held without bond and has court dates scheduled for hearings.
Eric Bieniemy recently rejoined the Chiefs after coaching with Washington, UCLA, and Chicago.
Joe Bleymaier and Andy Heck have taken on Bieniemy’s coaching duties during his absence.
Bieniemy played a key role in the Chiefs’ past Super Bowl successes as offensive coordinator.
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Liverpool Football Club is touring the United States to connect with its large American fanbase as part of its 2026 pre-season. Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are in talks with a consortium led by Amit Bhatia about a minority investment in the club, which values Liverpool at over £4.5 billion.
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Liverpool has more than 26 million supporters in the USA.
Liverpool and FSG CEO Billy Hogan says last year was difficult for the club for various reasons.
The club is playing matches against Sunderland, Wrexham, and Leeds in the US.
FSG has confirmed ongoing talks with a consortium led by Amit Bhatia about a minority stake investment.
The deal would not mean FSG is stepping away from Liverpool, and they remain committed.
Liverpool was valued at over £4.5 billion in the proposed investment talks.
Liverpool finished fifth in the Deloitte Football Money League with £702 million revenue, the highest in the Premier League.
The club went through significant changes recently, including the sacking of coach Arne Slot and key players leaving on free transfers.
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Shohei Ohtani, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has revealed he is dealing with a bicep injury in addition to ongoing knee soreness. The Dodgers are cautious about his health, especially as his knee issues have kept him from pitching recently.
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Shohei Ohtani has knee soreness that has lasted more than a month since June 11.
He also mentioned his bicep is not fully healed.
Ohtani last pitched on July 3, striking out nine batters but struggled somewhat.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided not to let Ohtani throw off a mound until he is fully confident.
Ohtani is currently only playing as a designated hitter and is tied for 12th in home runs with 23.
The knee soreness may be affecting Ohtani’s running on the bases.
Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA (earned run average) and an 8-2 win-loss record as a pitcher this season.
The Dodgers aim to protect Ohtani’s health to help the team in the playoffs and future seasons.
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Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest cricket players from the West Indies, was honored at his state funeral in Barbados. Many famous cricketers and national leaders remembered his achievements and the impact he made on cricket and his community.
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Sir Garfield Sobers died on 17 July at the age of 89, just before his 90th birthday.
He played 93 Test cricket matches between 1954 and 1974, scoring over 8,000 runs and taking 235 wickets.
Sobers was known for being skilled as both a batter and a bowler, playing left-handed and using different bowling styles.
The funeral took place at Kensington Oval in Barbados, a cricket ground with a pavilion named after Sobers.
Notable speakers included former teammates Sir Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, and Desmond Haynes, as well as Barbados’ president, prime minister, and music star Rihanna.
His coffin was draped with the Barbados flag and carried through the capital city in a formal procession.
Sobers once scored 365 runs without getting out in a Test match, a record that lasted 36 years.
King Charles sent condolences, calling Sobers a sportsman who brought joy and pride to many.
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Stephen Fleming, the former New Zealand cricket captain, is expected to become the new coach of England's Test cricket team. He would replace Brendon McCullum, who was recently fired as England's Test coach but still leads the white-ball teams.
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Stephen Fleming is a 53-year-old former New Zealand captain.
Fleming has experience coaching various T20 franchise cricket teams since retiring in 2009.
Brendon McCullum was dismissed as England’s Test coach earlier this month due to poor team performance and off-field issues.
McCullum remains the coach for England’s white-ball cricket teams (shorter formats like ODI and T20).
Former England coach Andy Flower decided not to apply for the England Test coaching job.
Fleming is seen as the top candidate to replace McCullum as England’s Test coach.
If Fleming is appointed, he will help select the new Test captain after Ben Stokes unexpectedly retired from international cricket.
The appointment decision involves Fleming, England’s director of men's cricket Rob Key, and national selector Marcus North.
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FIFA has charged two Argentina players for striking opponents after the 2026 World Cup final and also charged Argentina’s soccer federation for displaying a political banner about the Falkland Islands during the semifinals against England. Other charges include fan misconduct, an assistant coach’s alleged assault, and objects thrown by spectators during the tournament.
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Two Argentina players, Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, face multiple assault charges after the final match against Spain.
Argentina’s coach Roberto Ayala is charged with assault related to post-game incidents.
Both Molina and teammate Thiago Almada are charged with unsporting behavior; Spain’s player Gavi also faces this charge.
Argentina displayed a banner reading “The Malvinas are Argentine” after winning the semifinal versus England.
FIFA’s charge says the banner was a political statement, which is not allowed at sports events.
The Falkland Islands are known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina and were the cause of a war between Argentina and Britain in 1982.
British officials called for an investigation into the banner display.
FIFA is handling all cases and will allow those involved to respond before making decisions.
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The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is dealing with knee swelling from a previous PCL injury and might need surgery, which could end his season. This injury, along with Christian Kirk’s recent calf injury, leaves the 49ers with fewer options for their quarterback Brock Purdy, who will rely more on new teammate Mike Evans and other receivers.
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Ricky Pearsall has knee swelling related to a PCL injury from last season.
Surgery is now being considered for Pearsall, which could require 6 to 12 months of recovery.
Pearsall has been one of Brock Purdy’s favorite receivers with 31 catches for 400 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games this season.
Christian Kirk also got hurt recently with a calf injury.
Mike Evans, a new free agent signing, is now the main wide receiver for the 49ers.
Mike Evans had 11 straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Other 49ers receivers like Demarcus Robinson, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Jordan Watkins will need to contribute more.
Demarcus Robinson has experience with 272 catches and over 3,200 yards over nine years in the NFL.
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During the first day of the Cincinnati Bengals’ training camp, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase got into a heated argument with teammates DJ Turner and Jalen Davis. The incident involved Chase removing Turner's helmet and a near physical fight with Davis, showing competitive energy as the team prepares for the new NFL season.
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The scuffle happened on the first day of Bengals training camp.
Ja'Marr Chase took off DJ Turner’s helmet and threw it during the argument.
Jalen Davis almost threw a punch at Chase but stopped.
Such fights are common in NFL camps and often seen as competitive spirit.
Chase is a top wide receiver entering his sixth NFL season with multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Turner is starting his fourth NFL season and played 16 games last year.
Davis is a veteran cornerback entering his ninth season and serves as a backup on the team.
The Bengals start their 2026 regular season on September 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Bobby Hunt, a former defensive back who played for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, has died at age 85. He was known for his strong performance in the 1960s, including playing in the first Super Bowl and being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Bobby Hunt was born on August 15, 1940, in Lanett, Alabama.
He played quarterback and defensive back at Auburn University.
Hunt was drafted in the 11th round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans.
He helped the Texans win the AFL championship before the team became the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hunt intercepted 42 passes in 112 games, one of the highest totals in Chiefs history.
He played in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, now called the Super Bowl, in 1966.
Hunt finished his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968 and 1969.
After retiring, he coached defensive backs for the Buffalo Bills and later worked in the apparel industry.
Bobby Hunt was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
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FIFA has charged two Argentina players for hitting Spain players after the 2026 World Cup final and also charged Argentina's soccer federation for displaying a political banner about the Falkland Islands during the semifinals against England. Additional charges include inappropriate behavior by fans and a coach.
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Two Argentina players were charged for striking Spain players after the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
Argentina’s soccer federation was charged for players showing a banner saying "The Malvinas are Argentine," referring to the Falkland Islands, after beating England in the semifinals.
Fans have been charged with "discriminatory chants and gestures" during the World Cup.
An Argentina assistant coach faces assault charges after the final match.
Players Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada received charges for unsporting behavior; Spain player Gavi also got the same charge.
The Falkland Islands, called "Islas Malvinas" by Argentina, were the center of a 1982 war between Argentina's military government and Britain.
FIFA said the banner violates rules against using sports events for political statements.
FIFA is allowing the accused parties to share their side before making a final decision.
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The Cleveland Browns are deciding who will be their starting quarterback for the new NFL season. Head coach Todd Monken has not chosen between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, saying the players must earn the spot by their performance.
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The Browns are competing between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback job.
Coach Todd Monken said neither quarterback is guaranteed the starting role; their playing will decide who starts.
Watson has not played since October 2024 due to recovery from two torn Achilles tendons.
Watson signed a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract with the Browns in 2022.
Sanders played college football at Colorado and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Browns also drafted Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green as backup quarterback options.
Watson’s experience and contract suggest he may start Week 1, but Sanders has the chance to earn the job during training camp and preseason.
The head coach emphasized that he judges players by what he sees on the field and not by past performance or reputation.
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Michael Penix Jr., quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, is recovering from his third ACL tear but is not yet ready for full team practice. He has shown progress and remains cautious while working to return to full health.
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Michael Penix Jr. suffered his third ACL tear, affecting his return to full football activities.
Penix is currently unable to participate in 11-on-11 drills at Falcons training camp.
He has played in nine games this season, throwing for 1,982 yards and nine touchdowns before his injury.
The Falcons selected Penix with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft despite concerns about his injury history.
Penix replaced Kirk Cousins as the Falcons' starting quarterback in 2025.
The Falcons signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for backup but he also suffered an injury before camp.
Cooper Rush is currently the only fully healthy quarterback on the Falcons roster in training camp.
Doctors have estimated Penix will need about four more weeks of recovery, depending on his progress.
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The Cleveland Browns traded star player Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams but received draft picks and defensive end Jared Verse in return. The team is now considering bringing back veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their defense for the upcoming NFL season.
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The Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams in June.
In return, they got Jared Verse plus first-, second-, and third-round draft picks for 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Jared Verse had 7.5 quarterback sacks last season and was a first-round draft pick in 2024.
Jadeveon Clowney, a veteran defensive end, is visiting the Browns to talk about rejoining the team.
Clowney had 8.5 sacks last season with the Dallas Cowboys and previously played for the Browns in 2021-22.
Clowney is 33 years old and has 450 career tackles and 66.5 sacks in the NFL.
The Browns’ defense currently features rookie Jared Verse and Alex Wright, who had 5.5 sacks last season.
Bringing Clowney back would add experience to help the Browns’ young defensive players.
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A cricket club player, Brian Devine from Saltburn Cricket Club, is accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to fake the sound of the ball hitting the bat. The incident has sparked wide discussion on social media and is now under investigation, with Devine suspended and a hearing to determine the facts.
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The controversy involves Saltburn Cricket Club's second XI player Brian Devine.
He is accused of making a finger-click sound to mimic the ball hitting the bat.
The incident happened during a match in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League.
Devine has been suspended by his club pending an official hearing.
The wicketkeeper, Josh Bowes, is a key witness who may confirm what happened.
The situation has attracted attention from both cricket fans and people less familiar with the sport.
Similar cheating incidents have happened in cricket before, including ball tampering.
The case raises questions about the "Spirit of Cricket," which involves fair play and honesty.
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Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabian government official and sports promoter, may soon finalize a deal to invest in Derby County football club. This investment could boost the club’s chances in the upcoming season but has raised concerns from human rights groups about Saudi Arabia’s use of sports to improve its global image.
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Turki Alalshikh is involved in Saudi Arabia’s government and co-founded a boxing promotion company called Zuffa.
He is interested in buying a stake in Derby County, an English football club in the Championship league.
The deal has been under review by English football’s independent regulator since May and may be approved soon.
Human rights groups like Amnesty International have criticized the deal due to Saudi Arabia’s controversial human rights record.
Saudi Arabia is accused of "sportswashing," using sports investments to distract from issues like the death penalty and treatment of women.
Alalshikh has previously owned football clubs in Egypt and Spain but sold the Spanish club last year.
Derby County’s current owner, David Clowes, is looking for investors to help the club move up to the Premier League.
If the deal is completed soon, it could help Derby County strengthen its team during the transfer window.
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