Spain football players Fabian Ruiz and Gavi were honored in their hometown after winning the World Cup. They each received a gift of tomatoes equal to their body weight as part of a local tradition celebrating great athletes.
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Fabian Ruiz and Gavi are from Los Palacios y Villafranca, a small town near Seville.
Both players were part of Spain’s World Cup winning team in North America.
Ruiz received 85 kilograms of tomatoes, and Gavi received 68.5 kilograms.
The tomato gift is a local tradition to honor top athletes from the town.
Former Spain player Jesus Navas, also from the same town, attended the event.
The town plans to rename football fields after Ruiz, Gavi, and Navas.
Officials announced plans to build a monument dedicated to the three players.
Ruiz plays for Paris St-Germain, and Gavi plays for Barcelona.
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Arsenal defender William Saliba will be out for a long time due to a back injury he got while playing for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will not need surgery but will follow a recovery plan to get better.
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William Saliba plays as a defender for Arsenal.
He got a back injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup while representing France.
The injury affected his training and game time during the tournament.
He was taken off the field in the semifinal match against Spain and missed the third-place match against England.
Arsenal said specialists reviewed his injury and surgery is not needed.
Saliba will start a managed recovery program to heal.
Last season, Saliba played 50 games and helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.
Arsenal will start defending their league title against Coventry City on August 21.
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Jessica Andrade, a former UFC strawweight champion from Brazil, is working as a delivery driver while recovering from a shoulder injury. She has also taken on landscaping work to earn extra money during her break from fighting.
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Jessica Andrade has not fought since August 2023 due to a shoulder injury.
She started working as a delivery driver, using an app to pick up and deliver meals and other items.
Andrade is also doing landscaping work for extra income, including removing rocks, planting grass, and painting fences.
She has fought 30 times in the UFC since 2013 and won 17 of those fights.
In 2018, she sold some UFC merchandise to help with financial struggles.
Andrade fought five times in 2023 to pay for her divorce.
She accused her former coach of withholding money, but he denied it.
UFC fighters get about 20% of the organization's revenue, less than boxers who get about 60%.
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Netball is a sport that started in late 1800s England as a variation of basketball and has a strong history of promoting women's physical education and rights. The sport is growing professionally, with bigger audiences and better player salaries, and it is set to debut in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.
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Netball was developed in the late 19th century by Martina Bergman Osterberg, a pioneer in women's physical education.
It originated as a non-contact sport derived from basketball.
Netball has been associated with feminist ideals and women's emancipation.
The sport is part of the Commonwealth Games and will be featured in the 2026 Games in Glasgow.
Netball is planned to make its first Olympic appearance at the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Professional leagues like Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball offer top players near six-figure salaries.
The UK’s Netball Super League is moving toward full professionalism over a 10-year plan, with growing public interest and attendance.
England’s netball team won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and was runner-up at the 2023 World Cup, boosting the sport’s profile.
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow with a smaller program after the original host, Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to costs. The event has fewer sports, athletes, and venues than previous editions, but organizers see this as a way to make the Games more affordable and sustainable for the future.
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The Commonwealth Games started 96 years ago as the British Empire Games.
Victoria, Australia, dropped out as 2026 host because of rising expenses.
Glasgow agreed to host the Games again, having done so in 2014.
The 2026 Games will feature 10 sports, down from 20 in 2022 and 18 in 2014.
Athlete participation is expected to drop by about 2,000 compared to previous Games.
Costs for 2026 are about £160 million, much less than the £700-800 million spent on earlier Games.
Future hosts are planned, including Ahmedabad, India, for 2030 with more sports.
Some top athletes are skipping the 2026 Games to focus on other competitions.
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Two English midfielders, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers, recently became the most expensive British players ever sold, moving to Manchester City and Chelsea for around £116-117 million. Both are 23 years old and have shown strong performances in the Premier League and international competitions, making English midfielders highly valuable right now.
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Elliot Anderson moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116 million.
Morgan Rogers transferred from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117 million.
Both players are English midfielders aged 23.
Anderson played almost every match for England at the recent World Cup and helped them finish third.
Anderson led the Premier League in several stats last season, including touches, duels won, and passes completed.
Rogers scored 14 goals and had 12 assists in 55 games last season, ranking among Europe's top attacking midfielders.
Clubs are focusing more on creative midfielders for goals since traditional strikers are less common.
English rules require teams to have a minimum of eight home-grown players, increasing value for local talent like Anderson and Rogers.
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Zinedine Zidane will become the new coach of the French national soccer team, officially starting on Tuesday. He will sign a four-year contract lasting until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps who coached the team since 2012.
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Zinedine Zidane is 54 years old.
Zidane has not coached since 2021 after his time at Real Madrid.
He will coach France ("Les Bleus") starting Tuesday.
His contract will last four years, through the 2030 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps was France’s coach from 2012 until now.
The news about Zidane’s appointment was reported on July 23, 2026.
The article also mentions other sports news like a Tour de France stage win by Jasper Philipsen, but the main focus is Zidane’s new role.
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Jeff Bezos is reportedly interested in buying about 30% of the Liverpool Football Club, a major team in the English Premier League. This deal would be part of a group led by Amit Bhatia and could be worth over $6 billion.
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Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, wants to buy a minority stake in Liverpool FC.
The offer is around £1.35 billion (about $6 billion).
The deal is led by Amit Bhatia, a former owner of Queens Park Rangers.
Bezos would get part ownership or equity in Liverpool FC.
Liverpool is a well-known English football club with Premier League titles in 2020 and 2025.
Liverpool finished fifth in the most recent season and hired Andoni Iraola as their new head coach in June.
In 2023, Bezos tried to buy the Washington Commanders NFL team but did not proceed.
Bezos is one of the richest people in the world, with a fortune of about $257 billion.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has received her seventh technical foul this season, which puts her one foul away from a one-game suspension. She and Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers both got technical fouls during a recent game where the Fever won 123-88. Clark is known for her intense playing style and says she will keep playing her way without worrying about the suspension.
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Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and made 11 assists in the Indiana Fever's 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun.
Clark currently has seven technical fouls this season; the eighth will trigger a one-game suspension and a $1,500 fine.
Clark and Sun guard Saniya Rivers each received a technical foul after talking trash late in the third quarter.
This season, Clark is averaging 20.7 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 22 games.
Clark is dealing with a back injury and has been on a minutes limit since July 8.
Fever head coach Stephanie White said the team is discussing how Clark can manage her technical fouls going forward.
According to league rules, further technical fouls lead to fines and suspensions on every even-numbered foul after the eighth.
Clark remains confident about her style of play and does not plan to change, despite the risk of suspension.
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Two top NFL draft quarterbacks, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, have not yet signed their rookie contracts as training camps near. Mendoza, picked first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, and Simpson, picked second overall by the Los Angeles Rams, are negotiating contract details, especially about how they will receive their signing bonuses.
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Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick and is set to join the Raiders’ training camp on July 23.
Ty Simpson, drafted second overall, is expected at the Rams’ camp on July 25.
Neither player has signed their rookie contracts yet.
Mendoza’s agent wants his signing bonus paid in one lump sum, but the Raiders usually pay the bonus in installments.
The Raiders’ recent first-round picks received their signing bonuses spread out over several payments.
Simpson aims to avoid a contract clause that reduces guaranteed money if he signs elsewhere.
Simpson also wants his $14 million signing bonus paid all at once.
These contract holdouts are expected to be short or possibly resolved soon.
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Jadeveon Clowney, a former top NFL draft pick and Pro Bowl defender, is currently a free agent with interest from four teams. After a strong season with the Dallas Cowboys, he is seeking a contract that matches his value as the new football season approaches.
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Jadeveon Clowney is a 33-year-old defensive player in the NFL.
He played 13 games last year for the Dallas Cowboys and made 8.5 sacks.
Clowney did not start all games but was effective as a part-time player.
Four NFL teams have shown interest in signing him.
Clowney wants a contract that reflects his experience and recent performance.
He is known for defending against running plays and has improved at rushing the quarterback.
The new football season will start in about two months.
Clowney could fit well with teams needing help on their defensive line.
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The WNBA announced the players for the 2026 All-Star 3-Point Contest in Chicago, including Bridget Carleton and others. Reports that Kayla McBride and Sabrina Ionescu declined invitations were denied by both players, who said they either received no official invite or only a partial one.
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The 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago during the All-Star Weekend.
Six players were officially named to the contest: Bridget Carleton, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, and Janelle Salaun.
Reports claimed that Kayla McBride, Sabrina Ionescu, and Caitlin Clark were invited but declined to participate.
Kayla McBride said she only got a message through her agent 48 hours before the announcement and not an official invite.
Sabrina Ionescu said she never got an official invite and denied declining any offer.
Both McBride and Ionescu expressed support for the players participating in the contest.
The WNBA All-Star Game will take place on July 25 at the United Center in Chicago.
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Warde Manuel, the athletic director (AD) at the University of Michigan, announced he will step down at the end of the year. Michigan is now looking for a new AD and several candidates from different universities are being considered for the role.
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Warde Manuel has been Michigan’s AD for 11 years and led the school to national championships in football and men's basketball.
Joe Parker, Iowa’s deputy AD and former Michigan athlete, is a candidate; he has experience as AD at Colorado State and has helped raise millions for Michigan Stadium renovations.
Graham Neff is Clemson’s AD since 2021; he managed $200 million in projects and improved student-athlete welfare and finances.
Jeremiah Donati is South Carolina’s AD since 2025; the school won multiple SEC titles and advanced in women’s sports under his leadership.
Danny White is Tennessee’s AD since 2021; Tennessee saw strong fundraising and sports success, and White was named Athletic Director of the Year in 2025.
The candidates have experience across different conferences, including the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and others.
Michigan is seeking a new leader to build on past success and address cultural changes after Manuel’s tenure.
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Kelsey Plum, a top player for the Los Angeles Sparks, injured her lower left leg and will miss the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. Kahleah Copper has been chosen as her replacement. Plum has been a strong scorer but the Sparks have struggled since her injury.
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Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle in late May and later suffered a lower left leg injury.
Plum was sidelined and re-evaluated after four weeks following her injury announcement on June 24.
Plum scored a career-high 43 points in a game on June 13 before her recent injury.
Plum withdrew from the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, which takes place on July 25 in Chicago.
Phoenix Mercury guard-forward Kahleah Copper replaced Plum in the All-Star Game roster.
This would have been Plum’s fifth consecutive All-Star appearance; it is Copper’s fifth selection as well.
The Sparks have won only 2 of their last 10 games since Plum’s injury, including a current five-game losing streak.
Plum still leads the Sparks in scoring (23.9 ppg) and assists (6.4 apg).
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The Portland Trail Blazers are experiencing another round of layoffs under their new owner, Tom Dundon. Several long-time broadcasters and staff members have been let go or face contract uncertainties as Dundon focuses on cost-cutting amid tensions with the city over arena funding.
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Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, became the main owner of the Portland Trail Blazers in March.
The Trail Blazers laid off about 70 people in May, including a team reporter who worked there for 18 years.
Another round of layoffs affected TV analysts, statisticians, and broadcasters in July 2024.
Key on-air staff like Michael Holton, Neil Everett, and Jamie Hudson were let go.
Contracts of play-by-play announcers Kevin Calabro and Travis Demers expired or are uncertain, with Calabro stepping away after a low contract offer.
Employees in graphics and production are also expected to lose jobs.
The layoffs have caused concern among staff who say these decisions are not about their work quality.
Dundon's group is seeking public funding to renovate the Moda Center, but negotiations with Portland city officials are difficult.
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LeBron James became a free agent on June 30 and has not yet decided which team he will join for the next NBA season. One reason for the delay may be that he is waiting to see if his former teammates Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis will join any of the teams interested in signing him.
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LeBron James announced he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers and is now an unrestricted free agent.
He has been linked to four main teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors.
LeBron is reportedly waiting to see if Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis will move to one of these teams as well.
James won an NBA championship with Irving in 2016 and with Davis in 2020.
The Dallas Mavericks do not want to trade Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from a torn ACL and has a high future salary.
The Washington Wizards are not willing to trade Anthony Davis, who also has a large contract and player option years ahead.
LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, says there is no set time for LeBron to decide and that he is not rushing the choice.
The delay in James’ decision continues, with no confirmed team yet.
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Olivia Miles, a new player for the Minnesota Lynx, set a WNBA record by being the fastest to reach 500 points and 150 assists in just 26 games. She broke the previous records held by Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers and is leading her team in scoring and assists this season.
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Olivia Miles was picked second overall in the 2026 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx.
She reached 500 points and 150 assists in 26 games, the fastest in WNBA history.
The previous record was 28 games by Paige Bueckers and 29 by Caitlin Clark.
In a recent game, Miles scored 13 points, made six assists, grabbed three rebounds, and had two steals.
She scores about 19.6 points and makes six assists per game on average.
Miles has scored double digits in almost every game this season.
She leads all rookies in scoring and assists, and ranks high in steals and rebounds among first-year players.
Olivia Miles is a strong candidate to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will move from their historic Arrowhead Stadium to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas starting in the 2031 NFL season. The team revealed early images of the new stadium, which will hold 70,000 fans and maintain features like ample parking for tailgating and a design focused on loud fan support.
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Arrowhead Stadium has been the Chiefs’ home since 1972.
The Chiefs will move to a new stadium in Kansas by the 2031 NFL season.
The new stadium is planned to cost around $3 billion.
It will be a domed stadium with a capacity of 70,000 fans.
The design aims to improve the fan experience and maintain the team’s strong homefield noise.
There was a debate between building the new stadium in Kansas or renovating Arrowhead in Missouri, which would have cost about $1 billion.
Some fans criticized the new stadium design, comparing it to a Pringles chip or calling it cookie-cutter, while others appreciated the modern updates.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt stated the stadium honors the team's legacy and sets a future direction for fans.
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David Gabriel Georges, a highly ranked running back from Canada, has committed to play college football for the University of Tennessee. He is known for his strong and physical playing style and is seen as a key player for Tennessee’s future.
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David Gabriel Georges is a five-star running back in the 2027 college football recruiting class.
He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.
Georges is ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect and the No. 2 running back nationally for 2027.
He played at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, gaining 2,852 yards and scoring 41 touchdowns over two seasons.
Georges is originally from Quebec, Canada.
Tennessee beat Ohio State and Ole Miss to recruit Georges.
Past Canadian college football stars include Bronko Nagurski and John Metchie III.
Georges could compete for the Jon Cornish Trophy, awarded to the top Canadian player in NCAA football.
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The Indiana Fever won against the Connecticut Sun with a score of 123-88, led by Caitlin Clark’s outstanding performance. Clark made history by becoming the first WNBA player to score over 25 points, have more than 10 assists, and maintain a plus-25 rating in one game.
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Indiana Fever beat Connecticut Sun 123-88 before the WNBA All-Star Game.
Caitlin Clark scored 27 points, made 11 assists, and had a plus-25 rating.
She is the first WNBA player to reach those three stats in a single game.
Clark received her seventh technical foul of the season, which could lead to fines or suspension.
Clark holds the WNBA single-game assist record with 19 assists set in July 2024.
Clark also has the record for most 25-point, 10-assist games, surpassing Sabrina Ionescu in 2026.
The Fever’s record improved to 17-10, tied for fifth place in the league.
Clark, along with teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, will play in the All-Star Game on Saturday.
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