Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark wants people to stop focusing on the hard foul committed by Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas last month. Clark said the foul was part of the game and urged the media to focus more on basketball rather than creating drama around incidents. Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game and faced hateful messages after the foul.
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Alyssa Thomas committed a hard foul on Caitlin Clark last month.
Thomas received a one-game suspension for the foul.
Thomas also received death threats and racist insults after the incident.
Caitlin Clark publicly spoke against the hateful messages Thomas received.
Clark said hard fouls happen often in basketball and should be handled quickly.
Clark criticized the media for focusing on drama instead of the sport.
The WNBA and the players’ union discussed recent hateful and racist messages sent to players.
Clark described dealing with the fallout from such incidents as emotionally exhausting.
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The Chicago Bulls picked Caleb Wilson from North Carolina in the NBA Draft, hoping he will be a future star. Bulls legend Derrick Rose said both he and Wilson share a strong confidence, or "delusion," that drives their success in basketball.
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Caleb Wilson was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Draft.
Derrick Rose said Wilson believes he is the number one player, which Rose respects.
Rose gave Wilson advice on staying disciplined and focused through sacrifices.
Wilson performed well in the NBA Summer League, averaging 23.5 points and several other stats per game.
The Bulls finished last season with a 31-51 record and 12th in the Eastern Conference.
Wilson will join a starting lineup that includes Josh Giddey, who led the team in points, assists, and rebounds last season.
Wilson has been compared to NBA stars Pascal Siakam, Evan Mobley, and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.
Rose won the NBA MVP award early in his career and sees a similar mindset in Wilson.
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Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, is set to join Chilean football club Colo Colo after notable performances at the World Cup. He became well-known for helping Cape Verde earn a draw against Spain and will soon travel to Chile to complete the signing.
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Vozinha is a goalkeeper from Cape Verde who gained attention during the World Cup.
He played a key role in a goalless draw between Cape Verde and Spain, who won the tournament.
Vozinha was without a club during the World Cup after his contract with Portuguese club Chaves ended.
Chilean club Colo Colo confirmed they will sign Vozinha.
Vozinha will travel to Chile for medical tests before officially joining.
Colo Colo is the leading team in Chile’s top football division.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup for the first time and earned their first-ever point.
Vozinha has played in several countries, including Slovakia, Angola, Moldova, Cyprus, and Portugal.
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The New England Patriots have made a record-breaking contract offer to cornerback Christian Gonzalez to keep him on the team for several years. Team owner Robert Kraft said this deal would make Gonzalez the highest-paid player at his position in both Patriots and NFL history, but Gonzalez might wait before signing.
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Christian Gonzalez is a cornerback for the New England Patriots.
He is eligible for a contract extension this offseason.
The Patriots have offered Gonzalez a deal that would pay him more than any other cornerback in NFL history.
The offer is also the highest contract ever given by the Patriots to any player.
Gonzalez and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon share the same agent.
Gonzalez might wait to sign his contract until Witherspoon’s contract situation is resolved.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and teammate Marcus Jones expect the contract to be finalized soon.
Robert Kraft publicly confirmed the offer during a media event at One Patriot Place.
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The Baltimore Orioles are close to the MLB trade deadline and may trade outfielder Taylor Ward. Ward is a veteran player who is in the last year of his contract, and the Orioles are currently not in a strong position for the playoffs.
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The Orioles have a record of 50 wins and 54 losses.
They are 3.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for a playoff spot.
Taylor Ward is a veteran outfielder in the final year of his contract.
In the current season, Ward has 7 home runs, 27 runs batted in (RBI), and a .250 batting average.
Ward hit a career-high 36 home runs and 103 RBI in 2025 with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Orioles may trade Ward if they do not show improvement before the trade deadline.
If the Orioles start winning more games, they might keep Ward instead of trading him.
The trade deadline is an important date when teams can trade players before playoffs start.
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Juan Soto filmed a movie scene with actress Emma Stone at Citi Field during a Mets vs. Dodgers baseball game. The movie, called "The Catch," is a romantic comedy starring Stone and Chris Pine, directed by Stone’s husband and produced by Universal Pictures. Soto, a five-time All-Star outfielder, recently earned an All-Star selection with the Mets after signing a major contract.
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Emma Stone filmed a baseball-themed movie scene with Juan Soto during a Mets game at Citi Field.
The movie is titled "The Catch" and stars Emma Stone and Chris Pine.
The film is directed by Stone’s husband, Dave McCary, and produced by Universal Pictures.
The Mets wore their traditional white uniforms for the filming instead of their usual black home uniforms.
The game ended with the Mets losing 4-2 to the Dodgers; Soto was the designated hitter and walked twice.
Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in December 2024.
Soto was selected for the All-Star Game this season, his first since missing in 2025 due to injury.
He became the youngest player ever to be an All-Star with four different teams.
Soto currently leads the National League in on-base percentage (.408) and OPS (.947).
Despite Soto’s success, the Mets have one of the worst records in the National League this season.
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Jordan Devey, a former NFL player who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, died by suicide at age 38. After his football career, he coached youth and high school football and his family believes brain injury may have played a role in his death.
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Jordan Devey was an NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots.
He died by suicide at the age of 38.
Devey did not play high school football due to a childhood knee inflammation disease and played football starting in college.
He played college football at Snow College and Memphis before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013.
Devey played 44 NFL games, starting 21, with several teams including the Patriots, 49ers, Chiefs, Raiders, and Bills.
After retiring, he coached football for his kids’ teams and at a high school in Idaho.
His family suspects chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain injury linked to football, contributed to his death.
A GoFundMe page raised over $92,000 to support his wife and four children.
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New England Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas had not signed his contract or reported to training camp at the start, so head coach Mike Vrabel had no new information about him. However, Jacas signed a four-year, $8.6 million contract on Saturday and is expected to be a key player for the team.
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Gabe Jacas is a second-round draft pick by the New England Patriots.
He had not signed his rookie contract or appeared for training camp on the first day.
Coach Mike Vrabel said on Saturday that he had no updates about Jacas’s status.
On Friday, Vrabel described contract talks as positive and hoped Jacas would join soon.
Jacas signed a four-year, $8.6 million deal on Saturday.
He is expected to be a possible starting player alongside Dre'Mont Jones.
Other Patriots rookies like Caleb Lomu, Eli Raridon, and Karon Prunty are positioned behind veteran players.
There was concern about Jacas’s contract delay affecting his start at training camp.
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Ryan Fox won the Open Championship for the first time in his career by one shot at Royal Birkdale in England. After his big win, he plans to celebrate by resting, catching up with friends, and playing some golf.
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Ryan Fox is from New Zealand and won his first major golf championship.
He won at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, by one shot over Cameron Young.
Fox made a birdie on the difficult 18th hole, which helped him secure the win.
After the win, he had a glass of wine and took sleeping pills to rest.
He anticipates jet lag and a busy schedule in the coming days.
Fox wants to play golf with friends back home in New Zealand.
He has checked the weather forecast and hopes for good conditions to play.
This victory is the biggest of his career so far.
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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said quarterback Arch Manning has improved his basic skills and will have stronger teammates for the 2026 season. Manning showed progress last year by throwing more touchdowns and fewer interceptions in the second half of the season.
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Arch Manning is entering his second year as the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
Coach Sarkisian noted Manning has better fundamentals now.
The team added new players: wide receiver Cam Coleman and running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown.
Smothers and Brown combined for over 1,700 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
Sarkisian said the team is improving the offense by mixing different ways to pass the ball.
In the first half of the 2025 season, Manning threw 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
In the last six games of 2025, Manning increased to 14 touchdown passes and only 2 interceptions.
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LeBron James announced that he will continue his basketball career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending speculation that he would retire after the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He said his decision is motivated by a love for the game, a desire for new challenges, and a final chance to win a championship.
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LeBron James considered retirement after the 2025-26 season but decided to keep playing.
He signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for $8 million, a veteran’s minimum salary.
James said money and family location were not the reasons for his decision.
His choice was driven by wanting a new challenge and pursuing one last championship.
He played eight years with the Lakers, the longest continuous period in his career.
James hinted feeling disrespected by the Lakers’ management before leaving.
He is 41 years old and still wants to compete and work hard on the court.
His move surprised many because such a great player rarely signs for minimum pay.
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Arch Manning, quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, said he struggled during the first half of the 2025 season and was frustrated with his performance. He improved significantly in the last six games, helping Texas win three straight, including a Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan.
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Arch Manning is entering his second season as the starting quarterback for Texas.
He admitted he was upset with himself for playing poorly early in the 2025 season.
Manning completed 56.3% of his short passes (0-10 yards) in 2025, ranking near the bottom among top college quarterbacks.
He threw 14 touchdown passes and only 2 interceptions in the final six games.
Texas won its last three games of the 2025 season, including a 41-27 win against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.
The Longhorns will start the 2026 season against Texas State and later face Ohio State in a big non-conference game.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car accident in Northern California on July 14. He suffered broken ribs, a broken nose, and injuries to his hand and face but was released from the hospital the same day. Shanahan will have limited duties as he recovers while assistant coach Chris Foerster takes on some head coaching responsibilities.
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Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash with an SUV on July 14, 2026.
He broke his nose, three ribs, and one hand.
Shanahan needed over 40 stitches for facial injuries.
He was briefly hospitalized and released the same day.
The other driver in the accident was not hurt.
Shanahan will take a limited role during the start of 49ers training camp.
Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will handle some of Shanahan’s duties.
Shanahan has been the 49ers head coach since 2017 and led them to two Super Bowls.
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Rafael Devers hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6, ending a five-game losing streak. The play was unusual because the game ended as soon as the winning run scored, so Devers’ hit was counted as a single instead of a double and only one run counted.
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Rafael Devers hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to win the game for the Giants.
His hit bounced over the wall, which would normally be a double, but only one run counted because the game ended immediately when the winning run scored.
The Giants won 7-6 against the Los Angeles Angels, snapping a five-game losing streak.
The Giants were favored to win by 1.5 points, so the unusual scoring affected some sports bets.
Devers also hit a home run earlier in the same game.
The Giants are having a difficult season and are 17 games below .500.
Devers has performed well individually with a 122 OPS+ and 21 home runs.
The Giants have had a season with unusual plays and moments, even when things go right.
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Charles Barkley expressed his frustration after learning LeBron James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Barkley criticized James for always building very strong teams wherever he plays in his career.
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LeBron James announced he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next.
Charles Barkley criticized James for "stacking" his teams with many star players.
Barkley said James did this in Miami, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and now Philadelphia.
James formed strong teams in Miami with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning two championships.
In Cleveland, James teamed up with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love to win a championship in 2016.
With the Lakers, James won a championship in 2020 alongside Anthony Davis.
The current 76ers team includes stars Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and a young player named VJ Edgecombe.
At 41 years old, many think James is trying to win another championship before retiring.
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The Boston Red Sox are considering trading for Luis Arraez, an infielder from the San Francisco Giants. This move aims to strengthen their team as they compete for a playoff spot in the 2026 MLB season.
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The Red Sox recently had a 15-game winning streak.
Their current record is 53 wins and 49 losses.
They hold the second wild card spot in the American League.
The team needs a strong infielder to improve their lineup.
Luis Arraez, a Giants infielder, is a top trade candidate.
Arraez has a .324 batting average this season.
He was selected for his fourth All-Star Game this year.
Experts say Arraez’s ability to get on base would help the Red Sox offense.
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Mitchell Marsh scored 69 runs to help Sunrisers Leeds win their first match of The Hundred 2026 season by beating Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley. Sunrisers batted first and posted 187 runs, then managed to stop Brave from reaching the target through strong bowling in the final overs.
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Sunrisers Leeds scored 187 runs for 5 wickets in 100 balls.
Mitchell Marsh made 69 runs off 34 balls, including six sixes.
Southern Brave scored 182 runs for 5 wickets in their 100 balls.
Ben McKinney scored 44 runs off 23 balls for Brave.
Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets for Sunrisers, helping restrict Brave.
Nathan Ellis and Brydon Carse bowled well at the end to secure the win.
This was Sunrisers Leeds’ first win after losing their first match of the season.
The game was part of The Hundred men’s competition played at Headingley.
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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are top basketball players who both came from UConn and now play for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. Bueckers said she feels jealous of Fudd because Fudd joined a stronger, more successful team this year instead of a losing one like last year.
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Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
The Dallas Wings had a poor 2025 season, with the worst record in the league at 10 wins and 34 losses.
Azzi Fudd was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in 2026 by the Dallas Wings after they improved their team.
Bueckers and Fudd both played together at UConn and won a national championship.
Both players have recovered from serious knee injuries.
Bueckers praised Fudd for adapting well to her new role on a winning Dallas team.
The Wings have a strong record of 18-9 and are considered contenders in the WNBA.
Azzi Fudd won the 3-Point Contest during the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Bueckers is playing in her second All-Star Game.
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Courtney Williams, a Minnesota Lynx player, shared a funny story about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark offering to give her colorful shoes during a chat on a Twitch stream. Caitlin Clark recently launched her own Nike signature sneaker, which will be released on October 1 and is expected to be worn at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
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Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman host a popular Twitch stream called StudBudz during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
AT&T will sponsor their 72-hour Twitch stream for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
Williams recounted Caitlin Clark asking if she would wear Clark’s shoes with bright colors; Williams eagerly agreed.
Caitlin Clark launched her first Nike signature sneaker, the Caitlin 1, with various color options already revealed.
The sneaker features design details representing Clark’s initials and basketball elements.
The Caitlin 1 sneaker will sell for $140 and release October 1 on the Nike SNKRS app.
Clark is expected to wear her signature shoes at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
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A construction worker died during renovation work at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium. The club expressed condolences, and police said the worker died from a head injury.
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A 54-year-old worker died in a workplace accident at Camp Nou.
The worker died from a blow to the head, according to Catalan police.
Barcelona football club publicly shared their regret and condolences.
The stadium is undergoing a major renovation that began in 2023.
Camp Nou is Europe’s largest football stadium.
The stadium has been partially open with limited fans since November.
Barcelona’s new season starts on August 23, with the first home game at Camp Nou on August 27.
The finished stadium will hold 105,000 people, making it the largest in Europe.
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