The Miami Heat want to add a strong 3-point shooter to their team after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Their main target is Klay Thompson, a veteran shooter currently with the Dallas Mavericks, who has one year left on his contract.
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The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason.
The Heat lost Tyler Herro, a top outside shooter, in that trade.
Miami's top priority now is to get a good 3-point shooter for their team.
Klay Thompson is the Heat’s main target for this role.
Thompson is considered one of the best 3-point shooters in NBA history.
He played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 12.9 points per game and a 38.7% 3-point shooting rate.
Thompson has one year left on his contract with Dallas, worth about $17.5 million.
The Heat are exploring a trade or a buyout to acquire Thompson over the next few weeks.
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DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings and became a free agent. While many teams showed interest, including the Cavaliers, Heat, and Nuggets, the Washington Wizards have recently started talks to add him to their roster.
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DeMar DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and was waived by the Sacramento Kings on July 6.
The Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and now the Washington Wizards have shown interest in DeRozan.
DeRozan signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for $8 million.
ESPN reported the Wizards talked with DeRozan as they look to build around their young players.
The Wizards recently acquired stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, plus top draft pick AJ Dybantsa.
DeRozan averaged 18.4 points and shot nearly 50% from the field last season despite his age of 36.
The Wizards have a deep roster with young talent and established veterans like Deandre Ayton and Khris Middleton.
DeRozan might be asked to come off the bench on Washington, which could affect his decision to join.
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The Los Angeles Sparks will retire DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey during halftime of their game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Milton-Jones played a key role in the Sparks’ first two WNBA championships in 2001 and 2002 and will join other Sparks legends with her jersey honored.
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The Sparks will hold a halftime ceremony to retire DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey.
Milton-Jones helped the Sparks win WNBA titles in 2001 and 2002.
Her jersey retirement was announced in April, and the ceremony is set for Tuesday night.
Milton-Jones feels grateful and honored to have her jersey retired.
She will join Penny Toler, Lisa Leslie, and Candace Parker as Sparks players with retired jerseys.
Milton-Jones retired from playing with the Sparks in 2012.
She had doubts the team would retire her jersey but is now happy it is happening.
Milton-Jones mentioned being overlooked for All-Star and All-WNBA honors but sees the jersey retirement as important recognition.
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The Cleveland Browns signed cornerback Denzel Ward to a new two-year contract worth $62.2 million, making him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. Ward has been a top player since being drafted in 2018 and has made five Pro Bowls.
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Denzel Ward's new contract is for two years and $62.2 million, with $52.3 million guaranteed.
This deal makes Ward the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history by average salary.
Ward's yearly salary of $31.1 million slightly exceeds Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie's $31 million per year.
Ward played college football at Ohio State and was a first-round draft pick (4th overall) in 2018.
He has played his entire NFL career with the Cleveland Browns and made five Pro Bowls.
Ward has 18 career interceptions and four defensive touchdowns.
The Browns recently traded star player Myles Garrett but hope to rely on Ward's leadership and performance.
Ward expressed his desire to stay with the Browns after the trade and is focused on helping the team win.
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LeBron James decided to play his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of joining the Miami Heat. After James made his choice, Heat player Bam Adebayo sent him a competitive message, saying he is ready to challenge him in the upcoming season.
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LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2024 NBA season.
The Miami Heat were one of the main teams trying to sign James.
If James had joined the Heat, he would have teamed with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Bam Adebayo told the Miami Herald that he texted James saying he was going to compete hard against him.
Both James and Adebayo played together on the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
James is 41 years old and is considered one of the top players in the Eastern Conference.
The 76ers now have a strong team with stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown.
Jaylen Brown joined the 76ers after a major trade with the Boston Celtics during the offseason.
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Paige Bueckers, a star player for the Dallas Wings, named her top five WNBA players for an All-Star starting lineup. She chose players from different teams, highlighting their skills and showing respect for all WNBA players.
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Paige Bueckers played in her second WNBA All-Star game recently.
Her chosen All-Star starting five: Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx), Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), and A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces).
Bueckers left out herself and her teammate Jessica Shepard from the starting five.
Bueckers averages 20.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.2 rebounds this season.
The Dallas Wings have improved their team this season and are among the top five in standings.
The Wings drafted Azzi Fudd, Bueckers’ former teammate, making history with back-to-back No. 1 picks from the same college.
Rookie Olivia Miles made the All-Star starting lineup, showing strong performance in Minnesota.
Bueckers expressed respect for all WNBA players, saying she doesn’t want to upset anyone with her picks.
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Vita Vea, a defensive player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wants to leave the team after contract talks did not work out. Several NFL teams, especially on the West Coast, are interested in trading for him because of his strong skills and experience.
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Vita Vea is a 31-year-old nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He is a two-time Pro Bowl player and helped the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl in 2020.
Vea wants to be traded after failing to agree on a new contract with the Buccaneers.
Teams interested in trading for him include the Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Vea has connections to these teams through current or former players and staff.
These teams see Vea as a strong defensive player who can improve their chances of winning.
Vea is originally from Stanford, California, which is near some of these potential teams’ locations.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry, a defensive player for the New Orleans Saints, says tackling and physical contact are important parts of playing defense in football. He disagrees with players who avoid hits to protect themselves, calling it not part of the job and encourages younger players to embrace tackling.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
He criticizes defenders who avoid hard hits, sometimes called a "business decision," to reduce injury risk.
McKinstry had 76 tackles, 17 passes defended, and 3 interceptions in the 2025 season.
Of his 76 tackles, 59 were solo tackles where he took down the opponent by himself.
His 17 passes defended ranked in the top 1% among NFL defensive backs in 2025.
McKinstry tells young players at camps that tackling is very important and they must want to do it.
He teaches that if a player cannot tackle, they should consider playing offense instead.
McKinstry describes himself as tough and embraces the physical part of defense.
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FIFA plans to create a semi-private company called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to sell minority stakes in the business side of the World Cup and other competitions. UEFA and others have criticized this plan, saying it risks putting profits above the game's integrity and that football should not be treated as a product to be sold.
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FIFA wants to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority shares in FFE, a new semi-private company.
FIFA will keep majority control and authority over football rules and competitions.
FIFA hopes FFE will be valued at $20 billion initially.
Each of FIFA’s 211 member associations can buy a $20 million stake in FFE.
Critics like UEFA and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter say the plan could harm football by mixing profit motives with governance.
The plan must be approved by FIFA’s 38-member council and most member associations.
Potential investors include Thrive Capital and JP Morgan Chase.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said football belongs to its fans and players, not investors.
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year contract worth $152 million, making him the highest-paid player at his position with $38 million per year. The article compares Carter's contract and performance to other top-paid defensive tackles in the NFL.
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Jalen Carter's contract pays him $38 million annually, the most for a defensive tackle.
Carter has 13.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 108 tackles in three NFL seasons.
Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans earns $35.2 million per year and has 42.5 sacks in seven seasons.
Chris Jones from the Kansas City Chiefs makes $31.7 million yearly, with 87.5 sacks and three Super Bowl wins.
Dexter Lawrence is paid $28 million annually by the Cincinnati Bengals and has 30.5 sacks in seven seasons.
Milton Williams earns $26 million per year with the New England Patriots and helped them reach the Super Bowl last season.
All these players have shown durability by missing few games in their careers except for some injury-related absences.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2026 season without LeBron James for the first time in many years. The team has traded for new players, including Walker Kessler, and is now focused on building around their new star, Luka Doncic.
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LeBron James left the Lakers after eight seasons.
The Lakers traded two unprotected first-round draft picks and future pick swaps to Utah for Walker Kessler.
Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the Lakers.
Other new players joining the team include Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Players Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes left the Lakers.
The team is now centered on Luka Doncic as its main leader and star player.
Replacing LeBron’s leadership and experience is a major challenge for the Lakers.
The success of the team will depend on the choices made around building the roster for Doncic.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said playing against teammate Myles Garrett before was like playing chess because Garrett is a very skilled defensive player. Garrett, who spent nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns, joined the Rams this offseason, and the team has high hopes for his impact this year.
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Matthew Stafford is the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
Myles Garrett, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, moved to the Rams after nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
Stafford described facing Garrett as a chess match, needing to carefully plan each play.
Garrett is considered a game-changing and elite defensive player in the NFL.
The Rams expect Garrett to perform very well this season.
Los Angeles is seen as a favorite to win Super Bowl LXI, which will be held at SoFi Stadium.
Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula said Garrett has met expectations during training camp.
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The Memphis Grizzlies are starting a new phase focused on young players for their 2026 NBA season. Their main new player is Cameron Boozer, who was picked third overall and is expected to be the team's future star.
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Cameron Boozer was selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Boozer will be the key player as the Grizzlies rebuild their team.
The Grizzlies’ general manager, Zach Kleiman, said the team plans to rebuild quickly.
The team is focusing on young talent rather than short-term wins.
Other young players on the team include Cedric Coward and Zach Edey.
Zach Edey missed much of last season due to an ankle injury but is expected back healthy.
New players added include Isaiah Stewart, Jerami Grant, and Quinten Post.
The team traded away Ja Morant, marking the end of an era for the franchise.
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Curtis Mead, a new player for the Boston Red Sox, injured his left wrist in his second at-bat during his first game with the team. The injury will keep him out of play for an unknown amount of time, and the Red Sox have called up Nick Sogard to replace him on the roster.
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Curtis Mead was traded to the Red Sox on July 25, 2026.
He got hurt after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist during his second at-bat on July 27, 2026.
Initial X-rays showed no broken bones, but later tests found a wrist injury.
The injury will cause Mead to miss an unknown period of time.
Mead’s batting average this season is .253, with 17 home runs and 48 runs batted in (RBIs).
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy expressed disappointment about the injury happening so early for Mead.
Nick Sogard was called up from the minor league team Triple-A Worcester to take Mead’s place on the team.
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With six days left before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, six teams are looking to trade for catchers. The Miami Marlins, who are close to reaching the playoffs, may trade their catcher Liam Hicks, who has a strong batting record and team control through 2030.
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The MLB trade deadline is August 3.
Six teams are interested in acquiring a catcher before the deadline: Yankees, Dodgers, White Sox, Red Sox, Rangers, and Rays.
Miami Marlins’ catcher Liam Hicks is a strong hitter with a .279 batting average this season.
Hicks has played mostly as a designated hitter this July but also has experience catching and some playing time at first base.
Hicks is under team control through the 2030 season, making him valuable.
Hicks has hit 14 home runs and leads the Marlins with 60 RBIs this season.
If the Marlins trade Hicks, teams might also seek catchers from the St. Louis Cardinals, like Pedro Páges or Iván Herrera.
The Marlins recently had a 12-game losing streak but remain close to playoff contention.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is starting a new season with the Miami Heat after 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks. He shared a video showing his emotional reaction to a fan tribute from Milwaukee as he begins his new chapter.
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Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat this season.
He played 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks, who picked him in 2013.
He helped the Bucks win their second NBA title in 2021.
Antetokounmpo posted a video showing his first day with the Heat and his reaction to a Bucks fan tribute.
He expressed gratitude and said Milwaukee will always be his home.
He is now teammates with Bam Adebayo on the Heat.
Last season, when healthy, he averaged 27.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
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The Miami Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, a top NBA player, significantly boosting their team for the 2026 season. The team gave up several players and lost some key shooters, so they still need to improve the roster around Giannis.
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Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, a superstar player, during the offseason.
Several players left the Heat, including Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Norman Powell.
The team failed to sign LeBron James, who did not return to Miami.
New additions include Bobby Portis, who scores and rebounds well, and Tim Hardaway Jr., a veteran player.
The Heat’s main challenge is finding good outside shooters after losing Herro and Powell.
Giannis’ presence shifts the team’s goal from rebuilding to competing immediately.
The Miami Heat is considered one of the most interesting teams to watch for the upcoming season.
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Faye Rogers, a Scottish Para-swimmer, won gold in the S10 200 individual medley at the Commonwealth Games. Despite a serious arm injury from a car accident, she has returned to compete in a non-disabled 200m butterfly race.
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Faye Rogers is 23 years old and from Scotland.
She won gold in the S10 200 individual medley at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Rogers had a serious car accident five years ago, injuring her right arm and nerve.
Doctors told her she would never swim competitively again.
She returned to swimming 12 weeks after the accident for rehab.
By 2024, she won Paralympic gold in Paris.
Rogers is now faster than before her injury, despite her arm impairment.
She qualified to compete in the non-disabled 200m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games.
Rogers hopes to inspire others with impairments by showing it is possible to overcome challenges.
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had shoulder surgery after an injury last season. His coach announced that Achane is now cleared to practice and expected to participate fully in training camp.
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De'Von Achane gained 1,350 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns last season.
He also had 488 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns.
Achane signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Dolphins through 2030.
He had minor arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder after an injury in 2025.
Dolphins head coach Jeff Haffley said Achane is fully recovered and ready to practice.
Miami has seen many key players leave and expects Achane to have a bigger role.
The team has a thin group of receivers and is rebuilding with young players.
A healthy start for Achane is important for the Dolphins’ 2026 season prospects.
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Notre Dame and Ohio State have each signed large deals to put sponsor patches on their sports uniforms. Notre Dame’s deal with SoFi is worth about $18 to $20 million, and Ohio State’s deal with JPMorgan Chase is about $17 million per year. These deals come as schools find new ways to make money with changes allowing players to earn from their names and images.
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Ohio State signed a multiyear jersey patch deal with JPMorgan Chase, reportedly $17 million annually.
Notre Dame made a jersey patch deal with SoFi Technologies valued between $18 million and $20 million.
The SoFi partnership includes a $1.4 million yearly fund to support scholarships and student-athlete development.
Both deals cover all varsity sports uniforms for the schools.
A recent $2.8 billion federal settlement allowed schools to pay players from licensing deals.
Notre Dame’s “4 for Forever” campaign supports student-athletes with scholarships, financial education, and career help.
Ohio State’s athletics director emphasized that the deal supports the competitiveness and tradition of their programs.
Other universities have also started signing jersey patch sponsorship deals.
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