Cathy Engelbert's future as WNBA commissioner is uncertain as her contract ends in 2026 and some players have criticized the league's leadership and safety measures. WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike expressed support for current leadership but said decisions about Engelbert are not up to her.
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Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA commissioner with a contract ending after the 2026 season.
Some players, including Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas, have criticized the league's leadership and the lack of protection against threats.
Engelbert is focused on managing the league's 30th season and growing the business.
WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike has served as players’ union president for 10 years and was recently re-elected for a three-year term.
Ogwumike helped secure a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement for WNBA players in March.
Ogwumike said it is not her decision whether Engelbert stays as commissioner and emphasized support for current leadership.
The WNBPA is the players' union representing WNBA players' interests and negotiations.
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Azzi Fudd, a rookie guard for the Dallas Wings, won the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, becoming the first rookie to do so. Her father, Tim Fudd, announced he will start The Azzi Fudd Shooting Academy to teach shooting techniques that helped Azzi become a top WNBA draft pick.
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Azzi Fudd was a top shooter at UConn and now plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
She won the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest as a rookie player.
Tim Fudd, Azzi’s father, will open a shooting academy named after her.
The academy will teach the shooting methods and drills that helped Azzi succeed.
Both of Azzi's parents played college basketball; her father also played professionally in Europe.
Her mother was named ACC Rookie of the Year in college and drafted into the WNBA.
Tim Fudd said he was nervous watching Azzi in the contest but was very proud.
The academy aims to train players to become great shooters through practice and development.
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Arsenal is interested in signing Brazil winger Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid if he does not renew his contract. Several other European clubs are involved in transfer talks, including Inter Milan for Cristian Romero and Real Madrid's bid rejection for Yan Diomande.
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Arsenal may sign Vinicius Jr if he does not extend his contract with Real Madrid.
New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants all key players to stay and opposes selling Vinicius Jr.
Arsenal is also willing to break the British transfer record to sign Argentina striker Julian Alvarez.
Inter Milan wants to buy Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham.
RB Leipzig rejected an £85.4 million offer from Real Madrid for winger Yan Diomande, who is also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester City.
Juventus is considering a move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Chelsea rejected a third transfer bid for England defender Trevoh Chalobah from Como.
Nottingham Forest has increased its offer to £17.5 million for Feyenoord’s right-back Givairo Read.
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WNBA Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne participated in the Shooting Stars contest at the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, showing strong shooting skills. While she did not confirm a return to professional basketball, her performance sparked interest in a possible comeback.
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The Shooting Stars contest featured teams with a young player, a current WNBA star, and a former WNBA great.
Elena Delle Donne was part of Team Washington along with Jezelle "GG" Banks and Shakira Austin.
Delle Donne and her team won the Shooting Stars contest by making several long-distance shots.
Delle Donne played in the WNBA from 2013 to 2023 and won two MVP awards and a championship.
She was a seven-time WNBA All-Star and was recently selected for the 2026 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
During the event, Delle Donne indicated she might consider returning but gave no definite answer.
Fans and teams could be interested in signing her again due to her experience and visible skill during the contest.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for August 2026.
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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident and has a concussion along with other injuries. He will have limited involvement at the start of training camp as he follows medical protocols for recovery.
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The car accident happened on July 14 in Palo Alto and involved two cars.
Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken nose, broken ribs, and an injured hand.
The other driver was not hurt, and no one was charged.
Shanahan may be on the practice field but will not lead practices or meetings until fully recovered.
Assistant coach Chris Foerster and other staff will run practices in Shanahan’s absence.
Shanahan is expected to return before the season opener on September 11.
Shanahan has coached the 49ers for 10 seasons and led them to two Super Bowls and two NFC title games.
He holds the third-most wins in 49ers history and was fifth for the NFL Coach of the Year last season.
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The Seattle Seahawks, who won the last Super Bowl, started their training camp with a fun video greeting players with a goat wearing Seahawks gear. The goat symbolizes the term "greatest of all time," and the team hopes to become one of the few teams to win back-to-back Super Bowls, a rare achievement in NFL history.
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The Seattle Seahawks are the current Super Bowl champions.
Seahawks players were welcomed at training camp by a goat dressed in team gear.
The goat represents "greatest of all time," a popular sports term.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a standout 2024 season with 119 catches, 1,793 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
Many players interacted with the goat, showing surprise and amusement.
The Seahawks aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2026.
Only eight teams have ever won back-to-back Super Bowls since the competition began in 1966.
The most recent team to repeat before the Seahawks’ target was the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023 and 2024.
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The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Ty Simpson, their 13th overall pick, to a four-year contract worth $25.4 million with full guarantees. Simpson, who played one starting season at Alabama, will develop behind veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is nearing the end of his career.
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Ty Simpson was the 13th pick in the NFL draft and signed a four-year contract with the Rams.
The contract is fully guaranteed and totals $25.4 million.
Simpson received a $14.9 million signing bonus.
Matthew Stafford, the Rams’ current starting quarterback, is 38 years old and has strong recent performance stats.
Stafford took the Rams to the NFC Championship Game last season.
The Rams plan for Simpson to learn from Stafford and develop for future starting roles.
Simpson is known for accuracy and pocket passing but has some areas to improve, such as throwing deep passes.
Simpson threw 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in his only starting year at Alabama.
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WNBA star Paige Bueckers is training with NBA player Kevin Durant to improve her basketball skills. A behind-the-scenes video shows them practicing drills and moves together during the WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Key Facts
Paige Bueckers is in her second WNBA season and plays for the Dallas Wings.
Kevin Durant is an NBA player for the Houston Rockets and has been an NBA All-Star 16 times.
They worked together on drills like one-dribble jump shots and turnaround moves.
The training happened during the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
Durant has scored 32,597 points in his NBA career and won two championships.
Bueckers is improving her performance with averages of 20.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.2 rebounds this season.
The Dallas Wings have an 18-9 record and are fourth best in the WNBA.
Bueckers and Durant both aim to keep improving their games.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been training with wide receiver Jordan Addison to prepare for the upcoming season. Both players want to help improve the Vikings’ offense as they compete for starting roles.
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Kyler Murray, the Vikings quarterback, practiced with Jordan Addison for two months in Dallas.
A video shows Murray throwing long passes to Addison, who caught them easily.
Both players arrived early at Minnesota to get ready for training camp.
Murray was a number one draft pick and played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
Last season, Murray was benched in Arizona due to poor performance.
The Vikings signed Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job.
Wide receivers Addison and Justin Jefferson are key to the Vikings’ offense.
Addison’s receiving stats dropped last season when other quarterbacks threw the ball.
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Jimmy Garoppolo, a 34-year-old NFL quarterback, might return to play, potentially rejoining the New England Patriots. The Patriots have a strong starting quarterback but lack experienced backups, and Garoppolo’s past success and familiarity with the team make him a suitable candidate.
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Jimmy Garoppolo was drafted by the Patriots in 2014 during Tom Brady’s career peak.
Garoppolo later played successfully for the San Francisco 49ers, leading them to the 2019 Super Bowl.
He has a career completion rate of 67.4%, with nearly 16,000 passing yards and 96 touchdowns.
The Patriots’ current starting quarterback is Drake Maye, who recently appeared in the Super Bowl.
Backup options for the Patriots include Tommy DeVito, who has a 3-5 record as a starter, and rookie Bailey Zappe.
Garoppolo spent three seasons with the Patriots and worked under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who recently returned to New England.
McDaniels and Garoppolo also worked together in 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Signing Garoppolo could give the Patriots a more experienced and reliable backup quarterback.
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The Minnesota Vikings are deciding which quarterback to keep for the upcoming season, and J.J. McCarthy may be traded. One idea is that McCarthy could join the Pittsburgh Steelers and learn from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which would be an interesting situation given their past rivalry.
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The Vikings have a quarterback competition involving J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.
McCarthy has been the subject of trade rumors due to Murray’s experience and past success.
A possible trade destination for McCarthy is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers, a long-time rival of the Vikings, is the Steelers’ starting quarterback.
McCarthy struggled in his first year as a starter, with 57.6% passing accuracy, 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Learning from Rodgers, who is a four-time MVP and 42 years old, could help McCarthy improve.
Similar career turnarounds have happened in the NFL, such as when Sam Darnold improved after sitting on a bench before winning a Super Bowl with another team.
If the Vikings trade McCarthy now, they risk losing out if he becomes a top quarterback in the future.
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The New England Patriots have signed rookie Gabe Jacas to a four-year contract worth $8.6 million. Jacas, a second-round draft pick, delayed signing due to a knee procedure but is now officially part of the team as training camp continues.
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Gabe Jacas was the Patriots’ second-round pick, 55th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jacas signed a four-year contract worth $8.6 million.
He had a knee "cleanup" surgery during the offseason that delayed his contract signing.
Jacas missed the Patriots’ first day of practice but signed on the first day of training camp.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence that the contract would be resolved.
Jacas played college football for four years at Illinois before entering the NFL.
The Patriots' training camp continues with a preseason game scheduled on August 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Kaleb Proctor, a rookie defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, will miss the entire season due to knee surgery. Although he might have returned by December, the team decided not to risk rushing his recovery.
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Kaleb Proctor is a rookie defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
He was placed on injured reserve at the start of training camp.
Proctor underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee.
The head coach, Mike LaFleur, confirmed Proctor will be out for the whole season.
There was a chance Proctor could have returned in December, but the team chose a cautious approach.
The Cardinals want Proctor to focus on rehab and come back stronger in 2027.
Proctor is staying involved with the team during his recovery.
The injury is a setback for both Proctor and the team but they remain hopeful for his future.
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The WNBA union raised the prize money for the All-Star Weekend to $170,000, up from $115,000 last season. The increase includes more rewards for the 3-Point Contest and the first-ever WNBA Shooting Stars Challenge, with financial support from insurance company Aflac.
Key Facts
The All-Star prize pool increased to $170,000 this year.
Last season’s prize pool was $115,000.
Insurance company Aflac has funded the prize pool since 2024 and added more money this year.
Azzi Fudd, a rookie guard for Dallas Wings, won the 3-Point Contest and received $70,000.
Bridget Carleton (second place) will get $40,000, and Rhyne Howard (third place) will earn $25,000 in the 3-Point Contest.
The first WNBA Shooting Stars Challenge offers $85,000 in prizes.
Four teams competed; each current player received $7,500 for participating.
Team Washington, led by Shakira Austin, Elena Delle Donne, and Jezelle "GG" Banks, won and earned $15,000 from the WNBA and $85,000 from Aflac.
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The Golden State Warriors wanted to sign LeBron James but he chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead. The Warriors now look to other free agents like DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, and Bennedict Mathurin to strengthen their team for the next NBA season.
Key Facts
The Warriors were close to signing LeBron James, but he went to the 76ers.
LeBron has strong ties with Warriors players Steph Curry and Draymond Green, and coach Steve Kerr.
DeMar DeRozan is a free agent, scored 18.4 points per game last season, and is 36 years old.
Bradley Beal is recovering from hip surgery, was a top scorer in 2021, and is 33 years old.
Bennedict Mathurin is a younger player (24 years old) with good scoring ability and playoff experience.
Mathurin is a restricted free agent, meaning the Warriors would need a sign-and-trade deal to get him.
The Warriors might prefer free agent signings over trades to keep their assets.
The team aims to stay competitive in a tough Western Conference next season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies traded for outfielder Kameron Misner from the Kansas City Royals, giving cash in return. Misner was moved to the Phillies' Triple-A team, and outfielder Steward Berroa was removed from the Phillies' 40-man roster to make room for him.
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Kameron Misner, a 28-year-old outfielder, was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies gave cash to the Royals in exchange for Misner.
Misner was assigned to the Phillies’ Triple-A team, Lehigh Valley.
Steward Berroa was designated for assignment to open a spot for Misner on the 40-man roster.
Misner played 18 games with the Royals this season, with no home runs, three stolen bases, four RBIs, and a .220 batting average.
In 2025, Misner had five home runs and 22 RBIs with the Tampa Bay Rays and a .213 batting average in 71 games.
Misner made his major league debut in 2024 with Tampa Bay, playing in eight games.
The trade adds depth to the Phillies’ outfield and gives Misner a chance to potentially join the major league roster later this season.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident and will have limited participation during the start of training camp. Assistant coaches Chris Foerster, Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak, and Brant Boyer will share head coaching duties while Shanahan recovers.
Key Facts
Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident on July 14 near his home in northern California.
Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a severe concussion, and needed over 40 stitches in his face.
Shanahan will take part in team activities only on a limited basis at the beginning of training camp.
Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and coordinators Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak, and Brant Boyer will act as head coaches during Shanahan's recovery.
Shanahan is the 49ers’ primary offensive play-caller.
Chris Foerster is in his 11th season with the 49ers and his first as assistant head coach.
Raheem Morris was head coach of the Atlanta Falcons last season.
The 49ers are confident Shanahan will be ready to lead the team during the regular season.
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Lando Norris earned his first pole position of the year at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but he is cautious about winning the race. Lewis Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty for blocking another driver during qualifying, affecting his starting position.
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Lando Norris secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, his first of the 2026 season.
Norris is cautious about winning because past races have shown that qualifying well does not guarantee a race victory.
McLaren made upgrades to their car, contributing to Norris’s strong performance.
Lewis Hamilton was fastest in early qualifying but got a three-place grid penalty for blocking teammate Oscar Piastri.
Ferrari was favored to do well due to their car’s cornering speed, but they lacked engine power at this circuit.
Hamilton expressed frustration after three penalties in recent races but remains hopeful for the race.
The Hungaroring track is known for making overtaking difficult.
The race will take place on 26 July at 14:00 BST with live commentary available.
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Azzi Fudd, a Dallas Wings guard, challenged NBA star Stephen Curry to a 3-point shooting contest. Fudd won the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest and has a history of competing against Curry since she was a teenager.
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Azzi Fudd became the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest.
Fudd challenged Stephen Curry, the NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers made, to a shootout.
Fudd previously beat Curry at his SC30 Select Camp in 2018 when she was 15.
She was the first high school sophomore to win the Gatorade Player of the Year award.
Fudd won a national championship with UConn in 2025.
She was the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
Curry has mentored Fudd since she attended his camp.
Stephen Curry competed against Sabrina Ionescu in a WNBA vs. NBA 3-point shootout in 2024, with Curry winning.
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English gymnast Gabriel Langton fell head first from the horizontal bar during the Commonwealth Games and was taken to hospital. After multiple scans showed positive results, he was cleared of serious injury and will leave the hospital soon.
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Gabriel Langton is a 19-year-old English gymnast competing at the Commonwealth Games.
He fell from about three meters while performing on the horizontal bar.
Langton was taken to hospital and had multiple medical scans on Saturday.
The results of the scans were very positive, showing no serious injury.
He is expected to be discharged from the hospital by Saturday evening.
Langton will not compete in any more events at the Games.
His teammates won a silver medal in the team event after a pause caused by his fall.
Langton was a late replacement for injured gymnast Max Whitlock on Team England.
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