The Detroit Pistons are thinking about adding six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan as they plan for next season. DeRozan became a free agent after being waived by the Sacramento Kings, and the Pistons want to see if he fits well with their current stars like Cade Cunningham.
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The Pistons were the top seed in the Eastern Conference but lost in the second playoff round to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers feature stars like Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and possibly LeBron James returning.
The Pistons have young stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, both All-Stars.
DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, was waived by the Sacramento Kings and is now a free agent.
The Pistons are exploring adding DeRozan but have not decided yet.
DeRozan is known for scoring, playmaking, and assists but has a lower three-point shooting percentage (30.2%).
Other Eastern Conference teams like the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have made big moves to strengthen their rosters.
The Pistons want to improve their team to compete with strong teams like the Cavaliers.
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Aston Villa has signed Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50 million. Villa is also close to signing midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves while trying to strengthen their midfield after selling Youri Tielemans and coping with injuries.
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Johan Manzambi joined Aston Villa from Freiburg for over £50 million, breaking the club’s transfer record.
Manzambi played for Switzerland at the World Cup, scoring three goals before they lost to Argentina in the quarter-finals.
He was named Europa League Young Player of the Season and scored 7 goals in 47 games for Freiburg last season.
Villa previously paid Everton £50 million for Amadou Onana two years ago.
Joao Gomes from Wolves is close to completing a £38 million transfer to Aston Villa.
Villa sold midfielder Youri Tielemans to Manchester United for £35 million.
Amadou Onana is out with a serious knee injury and will be unavailable until next year.
Villa needs to manage finances carefully to meet UEFA financial rules; Lucas Digne is expected to move back to Paris Saint-Germain.
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Australian golfer Lucas Herbert shot a 62 at the Open Championship, tying the course record but narrowly missing the chance to make history by shooting a 61. Despite feeling disappointed, Herbert expressed pride in his performance, which put him in the lead and marked one of the lowest scores ever in a major golf tournament.
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Lucas Herbert scored 62 strokes at the Open Championship, tying the course record at Royal Birkdale.
He missed a five-foot putt that would have given him a historic 61, a score never achieved in men’s majors.
Herbert is only the second player at the Open to shoot a 62 and the sixth in major championship history overall.
Sam Burns also scored 62 in the same round, matching Herbert’s record-equalling score.
Herbert’s caddie praised him as an excellent putter and noted the challenge of handling pressure.
Herbert’s score placed him at eight under par, leading the tournament at that point.
The Open Championship is a major golf tournament considered one of the most prestigious and difficult.
Herbert reflected on his early memories of golf and the significance of chasing records in majors.
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Sir Garfield Sobers, a celebrated cricket player from Barbados, passed away at 89. He was known as one of the best all-rounders in cricket history, excelling as a batsman, bowler, and fielder during a 20-year international career.
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Garfield Sobers was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1936 and lost his father at age five during World War Two.
He played his first major cricket game at age 16 and made his Test debut for the West Indies at 17.
Sobers was skilled in multiple cricket roles: batting left-handed, bowling left-arm fast-medium, left-arm spin, and left-arm wrist-spin, plus fielding well.
He was the first player to hit six sixes (six runs in a row) in one over in a professional cricket game.
Sobers played for the West Indies national team and the English county team Nottinghamshire.
He scored 365 not out in a Test match in Jamaica, setting a new record at the time for the highest individual score.
He was knighted after retiring and is remembered as a national hero in Barbados and a legend in the cricket world.
A statue of Sobers stands outside the Kensington Oval cricket ground in Bridgetown.
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Bill Belichick, now coaching the University of North Carolina football team, is known for being serious about football. However, wide receiver Jordan Shipp said Belichick also has a friendly side that the media often misses. Belichick’s first season with the Tar Heels ended with a 4-8 record, and he hopes to improve the team this coming season.
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Bill Belichick is the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.
He is 74 years old and a highly successful coach with eight Super Bowl wins.
Wide receiver Jordan Shipp said Belichick can be friendly and joke during meetings.
Shipp described Belichick as approachable and supportive beyond football topics.
The media often focuses on Belichick's serious and tough reputation.
Belichick’s first season coaching North Carolina ended with a 4-8 record.
The team’s next season begins on August 29 against the TCU Horned Frogs.
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is limiting how teams use iPads in dugouts because some teams have been using artificial intelligence (AI) apps to help make quick game decisions. MLB will use security software to control iPad usage to stop teams from relying on AI during games.
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MLB has introduced new rules to control how iPads are used in team dugouts.
About 10 teams were using AI apps to help decide things like which pitch to throw.
MLB will install security software on iPads to restrict unauthorized apps, similar to parental controls.
The use of AI tools for real-time game decisions was against MLB’s original rules for iPad use.
Some team front offices are unhappy about the crackdown on iPad usage.
MLB’s goal is to prevent teams from gaining unfair advantages through technology during games.
The league has dealt with similar challenges before, such as in video replays and pitch clock rules.
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LeBron James has not yet announced which team he will join in free agency, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants James to decide soon to finalize the 2026-27 TV schedule. If James joins the Golden State Warriors, it could change the broadcast schedule significantly because his agent, Rich Paul, believes many of their games would be must-see TV.
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LeBron James' free agency decision will affect the 2026-27 NBA national TV schedule.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said James' choice influences key games like opening week and Christmas.
The Golden State Warriors are among the leading teams trying to sign James.
Joining the Warriors would pair James with his rival Steph Curry.
Rich Paul, James' agent, said at least half of the Warriors' games could be nationally televised if James joins.
Other top teams in the running for James include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James will be 42 in December but is still playing at a high level.
Last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Novak Djokovic, a top tennis player with 24 Grand Slam titles, says he keeps pushing himself to play well even at age 39. He talked about how his body feels different now and his focus on upcoming tournaments like the U.S. Open. Djokovic also shared thoughts on his family support and praised Serena Williams for returning to tennis after a long break.
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Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
He is 39 years old and feels his body ages, making recovery harder.
Djokovic lost in the semifinal at Wimbledon to Jannik Sinner after a long quarterfinal match.
He started playing tennis at age 4, coming from a family without a tennis background.
Djokovic grew up in Serbia during a time of war and economic hardship.
He balances tennis with family life, aiming to be a good husband and father.
Serena Williams returned to professional tennis at age 44 after almost four years away.
A documentary about Djokovic’s life and career will be released soon called "Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter."
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Dylan Harper had a strong first season with the San Antonio Spurs but mainly played as a backup instead of a starter. The Spurs expect him to continue as a key bench player next season while their star players lead the starting lineup.
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Dylan Harper is a rookie player for the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs reached the NBA Finals with young stars including Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
Harper mostly came off the bench, playing behind starters like Castle and De'Aaron Fox.
Some reports say Harper may accept a "sixth-man" role, meaning a top substitute player.
Wembanyama took a smaller contract to help the team keep good players like Harper in the future.
Harper averaged 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in about 23 minutes per game during his rookie season.
The Spurs value teamwork and patience as they build their young team.
They lost the NBA Finals 4-1 to the New York Knicks, providing experience for the young players.
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US viewers have two main ways to watch the 2026 World Cup: Fox Sports with English broadcasts and Telemundo with Spanish-language broadcasts on Peacock. Many English-speaking fans prefer Telemundo’s lively and less interrupted coverage, making it very popular and breaking Spanish-language viewership records.
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Fox Sports is the only channel with English-language rights for the World Cup in the US.
Telemundo has the Spanish-language rights and streams matches on Peacock, which costs about half as much as Fox.
Many English-speaking fans choose to watch Telemundo’s broadcast despite it being in Spanish.
US Hispanics are 20% of the population but Telemundo/Peacock accounts for 49% of World Cup viewers in the US so far.
Telemundo’s Mexico-England game had 23.2 million viewers, more than Fox, setting a record for Spanish-language broadcasts in the US.
Telemundo avoids ads during FIFA’s new hydration breaks, unlike Fox, which many fans appreciate.
Social media fans enjoy Telemundo’s energetic commentary, especially the announcer Andrés Cantor’s long “goooool” calls.
Telemundo’s World Cup viewership for the first 100 games is up 155% compared to 2022.
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The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, their first since 1973, by beating the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James praised OG Anunoby as the key but less recognized player in the Knicks' success alongside stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973.
Jalen Brunson was the team's top scorer in the finals, averaging 32.6 points per game.
Brunson scored 45 points in the final game to help secure the win.
Karl-Anthony Towns also played an important role as the team’s big man.
LeBron James called OG Anunoby the “unsung hero” of the Knicks’ playoff run.
Anunoby averaged 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game in the finals.
Anunoby was key in Game 4’s comeback, scoring 33 points and making the game-winning tip-in.
Some people thought Anunoby might win Finals MVP early on, but Brunson earned it after his strong finish.
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Pakistani cricket player Mohammad Nawaz was given a three-month ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after testing positive for a cannabis-related substance. He admitted to using it outside of competition and will have the ban shortened if he completes a rehabilitation program.
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Mohammad Nawaz tested positive for Carboxy-THC, a chemical linked to cannabis, after a match in February.
Carboxy-THC is listed as a banned substance by the ICC under their anti-doping rules.
Nawaz accepted the violation and said the substance was not used to improve sports performance.
He started a voluntary suspension on May 1, which lasted about two and a half months.
The ICC lifted his provisional suspension after he agreed to rehab.
Matches he played from February 7 to May 1 were disqualified from official records.
Nawaz played in all seven of Pakistan’s games in the T20 World Cup, scoring 15 runs and taking seven wickets.
Pakistan was eliminated at the Super Eights stage of the tournament.
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Egypt lost 3-2 to Argentina in the World Cup last 16 after leading 2-0, sparking controversy over refereeing decisions. Claims of biased use of VAR technology and conspiracy theories circulated, while FIFA’s handling of suspensions and refereeing choices faced criticism during the tournament.
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Egypt led Argentina 2-0 but lost 3-2 in the World Cup last 16 match.
Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, accused FIFA of favoring Argentina and questioned refereeing decisions.
A disallowed Egyptian goal and a missed penalty call fueled claims of unfair use of VAR (video assistant referee).
French referee François Letexier faced global criticism and personal attacks over his decisions.
Conspiracy theories linked Argentina’s wins to corruption and political influence.
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received a red card but had his suspension overturned after President Trump’s intervention.
Critics say VAR is inconsistently applied and used beyond its original purpose.
FIFA’s fairness and integrity were questioned due to sudden rule changes and perceived political pressure.
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Conor McGregor plans to have surgery for his knee injury and return to fight the last match on his UFC contract. When asked who he wants as his next opponent, McGregor said he wants to fight Max Holloway again.
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McGregor injured his knee 69 seconds into a fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
He confirmed he will have surgery to fix the damage.
There is no set date for his return, but an ACL injury usually takes 9-12 months to heal.
Fans suggest different opponents like Michael Chandler, Max Holloway, or Ilia Topuria for McGregor’s next fight.
McGregor specifically said he wants to fight Max Holloway next.
McGregor and Holloway have fought twice before, splitting their wins.
McGregor has asked for their second fight loss to be changed to a no contest (meaning no official winner).
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Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden and soccer star Marcelo talked about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. They discussed the special "Trionda Final" soccer ball and how sports can influence people.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be between Argentina and Spain.
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden appeared on CBS News to discuss the event.
Soccer legend Marcelo also joined the discussion.
They highlighted the "Trionda Final" ball made for the final game.
The conversation included how soccer impacts fans and communities worldwide.
The interview aired on the CBS News 24/7 Mornings program.
The World Cup is a major global soccer tournament held every four years.
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Jarren Duran, a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox, has faced criticism after a recent incident with a media member. Though Duran had a strong 2024 season, his recent performance and behavior have led some fans and media to question his place on the team.
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Jarren Duran was an MLB All-Star MVP in 2024 and considered one of the best outfielders that year.
Recently, Duran reportedly reacted angrily to a media post and refused to talk to the reporter when approached.
The media member involved, Tyler Milliken, has been mostly supportive of Duran in the past.
Many fans previously defended Duran due to his effort, openness about mental health, and team spirit.
Duran's recent performance has declined, with his OPS+ (a baseball statistic measuring hitting) at 72, the lowest since becoming a regular player.
His on-base percentage this season is .259, considered very low for a top-order hitter.
The incident and growing backlash suggest Duran’s value to the Red Sox is decreasing.
Some believe it may be time for the Red Sox to end Duran’s tenure with the team.
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Leeds United has signed defender Tarik Muharemovic from the Italian club Sassuolo for £34.1 million. He has agreed to a five-year contract and will replace Pascal Struijk, who left Leeds for Brighton.
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Tarik Muharemovic is 23 years old and plays as a defender.
He has played 17 times for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Muharemovic played in the recent World Cup for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Leeds sold defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £20 million in June.
Muharemovic is Leeds’ second summer signing after Harry Wilson joined on a free transfer.
The transfer fee for Muharemovic was £34.1 million.
He signed a contract lasting five years with Leeds United.
Leeds United plays their home games at Elland Road stadium.
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Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, which was the longest stage of the race at 205 km. British rider Tom Pidcock finished third in the stage and moved up to fourth place overall, closing the gap to the leader Tadej Pogacar.
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Mauro Schmid won the stage in a sprint against Harold Tejada after 205 km from Dole to Belfort.
Tom Pidcock finished third, moving from 10th to 4th place in the overall race standings.
Pidcock is now 4 minutes and 15 seconds behind leader Tadej Pogacar.
Schmid and Tejada broke away from a group of 10 riders with 16 km left and stayed ahead until the end.
The peloton (main group) finished 7 minutes and 32 seconds after Schmid.
The early race involved a large group of 57 riders getting a big lead, mostly fighting for points related to the green jersey.
The race included climbs such as Col des Croix and Ballon d'Alsace where the lead group formed.
Pidcock gained bonus seconds for finishing third, improving his overall standing.
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Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid won the 13th stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish against Colombian Harold Tejada. British rider Tom Pidcock moved up in the overall race standings, now in fourth place behind leader Tadej Pogacar.
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Mauro Schmid and Harold Tejada broke away from the group with 16 kilometers left in the 205 km race.
Schmid won the final sprint to take the stage victory from Dole to Belfort in France.
Tom Pidcock finished third on the stage and improved his overall position from 10th to 4th.
Pidcock is 4 minutes and 15 seconds behind race leader Tadej Pogacar in the overall standings.
The main group of riders finished over 7 minutes after Schmid, allowing Pidcock to gain time.
Earlier in the race, 57 riders led the race for about two-thirds of the distance before the breakaway.
Pidcock was part of the leading group and gained important time on climbs including Col des Croix and Ballon d'Alsace.
Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen won the sprint for points at an intermediate stage but still trails Mads Pedersen in points for the green jersey.
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Nick Faldo, a three-time Open Championship winner, criticized Bryson DeChambeau’s golf strategy at the Open Championship, saying DeChambeau showed no strategy on links golf. DeChambeau responded by defending his strategic play during his opening round. Faldo later said the conflict was exaggerated and that he respects DeChambeau.
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Nick Faldo said Bryson DeChambeau has no strategy in links golf.
DeChambeau scored 3-under 67 in his opening round at Royal Birkdale.
DeChambeau said he focused on placing the ball strategically during his round.
Faldo called the disagreement blown out of proportion and expressed respect for DeChambeau.
Faldo and DeChambeau communicate by text during the golf season.
Faldo noted DeChambeau has shown little strategy specifically on links golf in recent years.
DeChambeau was playing alongside Scottie Scheffler and Tyrrell Hatton in his second round.
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