The LA pop band Muna once had a very difficult concert at a dog adoption event, where sound problems and upset dogs made the show challenging. Over time, they have grown into a popular live band with a strong following, known for their meaningful songs supporting the LGBTQ community and their powerful dance music.
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Muna is a pop trio from Los Angeles consisting of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson.
Early in their career, they played a troubled acoustic set at a dog adoption festival called Pet-A-Palooza.
The event had technical problems with sound feedback and dogs howling loudly during the show.
Despite early struggles, Muna has become one of the most exciting live bands today.
Famous fans include Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, who chose them as a supporting act for their tours.
Their music often carries themes of LGBTQ pride, healing, and personal struggles.
In 2020, they were dropped by RCA Records due to pandemic-related cuts but continued making music independently.
Their 2021 album gained support from singer Phoebe Bridgers, who signed them to her label and featured in their breakthrough song "Silk Chiffon."
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been publicly criticizing the team on social media to try to force a trade to the Washington Commanders. Tight end George Kittle said the 49ers have done their best to handle the situation, but Aiyuk’s actions have made it more difficult. The team has not released Aiyuk because they want to get some value in return and he is currently not on the active roster or salary list.
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Brandon Aiyuk has publicly criticized the 49ers on social media during the offseason.
Aiyuk wants to be traded to the Washington Commanders.
George Kittle said the team’s coaches, leaders, and players have tried to resolve the issue.
The 49ers held onto Aiyuk to try to get a draft pick in return.
Aiyuk’s social media behavior has scared teams away from trading for him.
Aiyuk is on the reserve/left squad list, so he is not currently paid a salary.
The 49ers voided Aiyuk’s guaranteed money, costing him over $27 million next season.
Kittle emphasized the 49ers organization treats players with respect and that the situation is mostly due to Aiyuk.
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Basketball star LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his next NBA season. A sports writer from The Philadelphia Enquirer explains some reasons behind his choice.
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LeBron James is a well-known basketball player in the NBA.
He chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers team.
The article discusses possible reasons for his decision.
Mike Sielski, a sports columnist, analyzes this move.
The information was shared on CBS News and their app.
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The Tennessee Titans have signed cornerback Nazeeh Johnson from the Kansas City Chiefs before their training camp. Johnson played four seasons with the Chiefs, won two Super Bowls, and brings experience to help improve the Titans’ defense.
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Nazeeh Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, in the seventh round.
He played 29 games with the Chiefs, recording 66 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 passes deflected, and 1 sack.
Johnson won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs in 2023 and 2024.
The Titans finished last season with a 3-14 record, struggling especially on defense.
Tennessee’s defense gave up the 10th-most passing yards and was fifth-worst in points allowed.
Head coach Brian Callahan was fired midseason; Robert Saleh was hired as the new head coach.
The Titans’ training camp starts July 28 in Nashville at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.
Incoming defensive coordinator Gus Bradley will lead the defense Johnson will join.
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The Green Bay Packers are deciding which players might be cut during the NFL preseason. Some players, like running back Chris Brooks, cornerback Carrington Valentine, and kicker Lucas Havrisik, face tough competition for roster spots.
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The NFL preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 and the full preseason starting August 13.
The Green Bay Packers are focusing on improving their backup running back position.
Chris Brooks has not rushed for more than 183 yards in any season and has scored only one career touchdown.
The Packers drafted cornerback Brandon Cisse and signed free agent Benjamin St-Juste to strengthen cornerback depth.
Carrington Valentine allowed six touchdowns last season and had a high passer rating against him, putting his spot at risk.
Lucas Havrisik made 15 out of 20 field goals in 2023 but has a career field goal percentage of 79.2%.
Rookie kicker Trey Smack, with an 82.8% success rate in college kicks, might replace Havrisik.
The Packers’ regular season starts on September 9 with a game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
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Gabriel Langton from England suffered a serious fall during the men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite the injury and delay, England won the silver medal, with Canada taking the gold.
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Gabriel Langton fell headfirst from the horizontal bar about three meters high.
He received medical treatment on the mat and was taken away with his head and neck supported.
Langton was conscious and able to move and speak with doctors after the fall.
England finished second, earning the silver medal behind Canada, who won their first gold in 20 years.
Langton was a late replacement for Max Whitlock, a six-time Olympic medalist.
Team members expressed concern but said they had to stay focused after the injury.
Gymnasts noted that gymnastics is a difficult and dangerous sport.
The crowd applauded Langton as he left the arena.
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Scott won the 200m individual medley swimming race at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record with a time of 1:56.38. His teammate Tom Dean finished third, and both swimmers train together in Stirling.
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Duncan Scott won gold in the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games.
He set a new Games record, beating his own previous record from four years ago.
Tom Dean, from England and Scott’s training partner, won the bronze medal in the same race.
The race consists of swimming four different strokes over four lengths of the pool.
Scott is Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete with 14 medals.
The event took place at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow.
Scott felt pressure to start the Games well for Team Scotland and the crowd.
After the race, Scott underwent routine drug testing as part of standard procedures.
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The Detroit Lions are preparing for the NFL preseason and need to decide which players to keep on their team. Some players, like Brock Wright, Ben Bartch, and Levi Onwuzurike, may be at risk of being cut because of their performance or competition from younger players.
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The NFL preseason starts with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2026.
The regular NFL season begins on September 9, 2026, with the Seattle Seahawks playing the New England Patriots.
Brock Wright is a tight end who has not had strong stats and faces competition from younger players.
Ben Bartch is competing for a starting guard position but could be cut due to strong competition.
Levi Onwuzurike is the oldest edge rusher on the Lions, has had injuries, and has low sack numbers.
The Lions want to rely more on younger players in some positions during their Super Bowl-contending season.
The team has made changes to its offensive line by adding new players through free agency and the draft.
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Austin FC’s youth soccer academy is being investigated by local police and the FBI over reports of sexual abuse between young players. The club and Major League Soccer have paused their own investigations to cooperate with law enforcement and have suspended activities for the affected age group.
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The investigation focuses on alleged sexual abuse between academy players at Austin FC.
Multiple families in the academy reported these issues to the club.
Austin police confirmed the investigation is ongoing and involves juveniles.
The FBI has conducted interviews at the club’s training facility.
Austin FC suspended activities for the affected age group during the investigation.
No staff members have been disciplined so far; some players have been disciplined.
The club reported the allegations to MLS, the US Center for SafeSport, and local law enforcement immediately.
The Austin FC academy has teams from under-13 to under-18 and recruits players nationally, offering education and living arrangements.
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Tyson Fury won a boxing match against Mariusz Wach in Thailand as a warm-up for his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua. The fight was not shown on TV but will appear in a Netflix reality show about Fury’s family.
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Tyson Fury defeated Polish boxer Mariusz Wach, who retired early in the eighth round.
The fight took place in Pattaya, Thailand, with about 1,500 fans attending.
Mariusz Wach had lost most of his recent fights and is 46 years old.
Tyson Fury is 37 years old and has won 36 professional fights, losing only twice to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.
Fury retired in December 2024 but announced his return to boxing in January.
Fury is a two-time heavyweight world champion, known for beating Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder.
Fury’s upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua is highly anticipated.
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia soon.
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The Brooklyn Nets are developing young players to build their future team. Egor Demin showed strong improvement during the NBA Summer League, increasing his scoring and confidence, making him a promising player to watch for the coming seasons.
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The Nets are focusing on young players to build their next strong team.
Egor Demin earned All-Summer League Second Team honors.
Demin averaged 21.0 points and 4.3 assists per game in the Summer League.
He showed more confidence and physical play compared to last year.
Demin improved his ability to create scoring chances for teammates.
Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is also expected to play a major role for the Nets.
The team hopes Demin can provide consistent, strong performances during the regular season.
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Diego Pavia, a quarterback from Vanderbilt, was released by the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted despite being a Heisman finalist. He may have a chance to continue his football career in the United Football League (UFL), a spring football league with fewer teams and more opportunities for quarterbacks.
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Diego Pavia was waived by the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
He was the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted in the NFL Draft.
Pavia is considered undersized for a quarterback, measuring under 5-foot-10.
He competed for the Ravens' No. 3 quarterback spot behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
The Ravens favored others for the backup positions: Skylar Thompson and Joe Fagnano.
The United Football League (UFL) noticed Pavia’s release and may offer him a spot.
The UFL plays in spring and has eight teams, with opportunities for quarterbacks.
Improving skills and avoiding negative off-field behavior could help Pavia return to the NFL.
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The Charlotte Hornets are focusing on Brandon Miller as their main player for the future. Miller had a strong season last year and is expected to lead the team's offense in the coming season.
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Brandon Miller is becoming the key player for the Charlotte Hornets as they plan for their future.
Last season, Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
He made 38.3% of his three-point shots last season.
Miller has developed skills to create his own scoring chances.
The team has removed some veteran players and will focus more on young players like Miller and Kon Knueppel.
There is a shift towards giving younger players bigger roles on the team.
Miller’s larger role means more responsibility in leading the team.
The Hornets hope Miller will represent the next phase of the team’s growth.
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Caleb Wilson, a young basketball player for the Chicago Bulls, performed very well in the NBA Summer League by scoring over 23 points and grabbing seven rebounds per game. His strong shooting and speed fit well with the team's fast style of play, making him a promising player for the Bulls’ future.
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Caleb Wilson was picked 4th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA draft.
He played in the Summer League in Las Vegas and made the All-Summer League First Team.
Wilson averaged more than 23 points and 7 rebounds per game during the Summer League.
He made seven three-point shots in his first game, showing strong outside shooting.
Wilson’s game suits head coach Tiago Splitter’s up-tempo offensive style.
His speed and athleticism allow him to perform well in fast-paced games.
Summer League success does not always predict regular-season performance, but Wilson showed real talent and confidence.
The Bulls hope Wilson will quickly become an important player for their team.
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Golfer Michael Kim made a historic round of 59 during the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota, moving from 43rd place to first on the leaderboard. He became the 15th player in PGA Tour history to score 59 or lower in a round and leads the tournament going into the weekend.
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Michael Kim scored 12-under-par 59 with 12 birdies and no bogeys in the second round.
He made a 24-foot birdie putt on the last hole to complete the round.
Kim is the 15th golfer to achieve a sub-60 round on the PGA Tour.
This round broke the course record at TPC Twin Cities previously set in 2025.
Before the round, Kim was tied for 43rd place and now leads by three strokes.
Golf stars like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas have also recorded rounds of 59.
Kim won his only PGA Tour event in 2018 at the John Deere Classic.
The 3M Open has two more rounds to play before a winner is decided.
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The Kansas City Chiefs announced that wide receiver Rashee Rice is cleared to join training camp after knee surgery and rehab. Rice, who missed much of last season due to injury and suspension, is expected to be ready for the 2026 season, which is important for the team’s success.
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Rashee Rice had knee surgery in the offseason to remove debris causing inflammation.
He missed Chiefs voluntary workouts and minicamp while recovering and serving a 30-day jail sentence.
Rice is expected to be ready for training camp starting July 28 at Missouri Western State University.
Last season, Rice played 11 games with 53 catches for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, below his rookie year numbers.
Rice was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft and had a strong rookie season.
The 2026 season is Rice’s final year of his rookie contract.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who had a serious knee injury last year, is also cleared for camp.
The Chiefs missed the playoffs last season for the first time in over ten years, finishing with a 6-11 record.
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The New England Patriots drafted linebacker Gabe Jacas in 2026, but he has not yet reported to training camp due to health issues and contract negotiations. Coach Mike Vrabel hopes Jacas will sign soon and join practice carefully because of his injuries.
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Gabe Jacas was picked by the Patriots with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jacas missed the Patriots' mandatory minicamp in the spring.
He has had several injuries, including a hamstring issue before the draft, a shoulder labral tear, and a stress fracture in his foot.
Jacas has not reported to the 2026 training camp as of the latest update.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said contract talks with Jacas are positive but did not give a timeline for his signing.
When Jacas joins, the team will carefully evaluate his fitness before letting him practice fully.
Jacas earned honors in college football at Illinois, including First-team All-Big Ten in 2025 and Third-team All-American in 2024.
He is expected to contribute to the Patriots as a rotational player rather than an immediate starter this season.
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The Dallas Cowboys added former quarterback Will Grier to their coaching staff as an offensive assistant just before training camp starts. Grier recently retired from playing and will now help coach the team’s quarterbacks, including Dak Prescott and new addition Sam Howell.
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Will Grier retired from playing football on July 15, 2024.
The Cowboys hired Grier as an offensive assistant on their coaching staff.
Grier has played for the Cowboys during multiple seasons before joining the coaching staff.
He was a backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush.
Grier spent time on the Cowboys’ practice squad and active roster at various points.
He played for several other NFL teams before returning to Dallas in 2024.
The Cowboys signed quarterback Sam Howell to add depth to their quarterback group.
Grier will likely help coach quarterbacks Prescott, Howell, and Joe Milton this season.
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Scotland won three medals in 45 minutes at the start of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games swimming events. The team added a second gold medal soon after, with strong performances from swimmers Duncan Scott, Stephen Clegg, Katie Shanahan, and Faye Rogers.
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Duncan Scott won gold in the 200m individual medley and broke his own Games record.
Stephen Clegg won silver in the 100m freestyle S13 after recovering from injury.
Katie Shanahan upgraded her 2022 bronze medal to silver in the 200m backstroke.
Faye Rogers won gold in the 200m individual medley SM10 with a strong performance.
The events took place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow.
Duncan Scott is Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games swimmer with 14 medals.
Stephen Clegg also won a silver in the 50m event four years ago.
Holly McGill finished fourth in her race, narrowly missing a medal.
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