The Big 12 college sports conference has signed a deal with Monster Energy drinks to sell its naming rights. The partnership will bring about $20 million each year and will include Monster logos on team patches and playing surfaces.
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The Big 12 Conference partnered with Monster Energy drinks.
The deal is worth about $20 million per year.
Schools in the conference get about $1 million each from this partnership.
The conference football and basketball seasons will be called "Monster Energy Big 12 Football" and "Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball."
Team patches and courts/fields will show both Big 12 and Monster logos.
Teams can still sell their own jersey patches, except to competing energy drink brands.
The Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the deal helps grow the conference’s commercial business and reach new fans.
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The article provides highlights from the fourth T20 cricket match between England and India in 2026. It summarizes key moments from the game as part of the ongoing series.
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The match was the fourth T20 game in the series between England and India.
The article features video highlights lasting about 29 minutes.
The highlights include important plays and events from the match.
The series is part of the 2026 cricket season.
Previous matches’ highlights are also available for viewing.
The content is provided by the BBC.
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Adam Schefter, a top NFL reporter, is close to signing a long-term contract extension with ESPN. This deal will keep him at the network for many years into the 2030s, continuing his role as a leading NFL insider.
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Adam Schefter is considered one of the best NFL insiders in the industry.
He has been with ESPN since 2009.
ESPN is finalizing a long-term contract extension with Schefter to keep him for several years into the 2030s.
Schefter’s current contract pays about $9 million per year.
He turned 60 in December and has said he does not plan to retire soon.
ESPN also retained other NFL insiders like Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo after acquiring NFL Network.
Before ESPN, Schefter worked for NFL Network and wrote for NFL.com.
Schefter often breaks major NFL news first and is a prominent face on ESPN alongside Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith.
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France won their World Cup quarter-final match against Morocco with a score of 2-0. Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament after missing a penalty, and Ousmane Dembele scored the second goal, helping France reach the semi-finals.
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament in this match.
Mbappe missed a penalty earlier in the game but later scored to compensate.
Ousmane Dembele scored France’s second goal.
The win advances France to the semi-final round of the World Cup.
The match report was published recently, just 9 minutes before this summary.
This was part of the FIFA World Cup tournament coverage.
The game was considered a comfortable win for France over Morocco.
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England defender Marc Guehi may not play in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, midfielder Declan Rice has missed training because of an illness, and right-back Reece James has returned to training after his own hamstring injury.
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Marc Guehi is managing a hamstring strain and might miss the game against Norway.
Guehi first showed muscle issues after England's win over Mexico.
England's coach Thomas Tuchel will decide if Guehi can train before the Norway match.
Declan Rice has missed training for two days due to a sickness bug and a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back.
The team is taking steps to prevent the illness from spreading among players.
Reece James has returned to training but did not complete the full session.
James may be available for the game, depending on how he feels after training.
Erling Haaland, Norway’s key player, has scored seven goals in the tournament so far.
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Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal in the 2026 World Cup during France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, tying Lionel Messi as the tournament's top scorer. Mbappé also moved close to Messi’s record for most World Cup goals in history.
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Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup in the quarterfinal match versus Morocco.
This goal tied him with Lionel Messi for the lead in goals scored at this tournament.
France won the match 2-0, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring the second goal.
Mbappé missed a first-half penalty, saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Mbappé now has 20 World Cup goals in 20 games, one fewer than Messi’s 21 goals in 31 games.
Messi holds the all-time World Cup scoring record, followed by Germany’s Miroslav Klose with 16 goals.
Norway forward Erling Haaland is one goal behind Mbappé and Messi in the 2026 tournament.
Upcoming quarterfinal matches include Norway vs. England and Argentina vs. Switzerland.
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Munetaka Murakami, a player for the Chicago White Sox, is set to return to the team on Friday after recovering from a right hamstring injury. He played two rehab games in the minor leagues and is expected to start in the upcoming series against the Oakland Athletics.
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Murakami injured his right hamstring on May 29 during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
He was a top performer before the injury, leading with 20 home runs, 41 RBIs (runs batted in), 43 runs scored, and a .947 OPS (a hitting statistic).
Murakami played two small rehab games with the Triple-A Charlotte team, getting two hits in seven at-bats.
White Sox manager Will Venable confirmed Murakami's readiness to play after monitoring his recovery and physical workload.
The White Sox have struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games and currently share the AL Central division lead with Cleveland.
Outfielder Andrew Benintendi said Murakami’s return is important to boost the team's energy and performance.
Murakami signed a $34 million, two-year contract with the White Sox in December.
The White Sox had a 17-18 record while Murakami was on the injured list.
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France won against Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé scored one goal and assisted another, while Ousmane Dembélé scored the second goal.
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France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Kylian Mbappé missed a first-half penalty but later scored a goal and made an assist.
Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal for France.
Mbappé's goal was his 20th in World Cup matches, just one behind Lionel Messi.
France will play the winner of Spain vs. Belgium in the semifinals in Dallas.
Morocco reached the quarterfinals again after being the first African team to reach the semifinals in 2022.
France is aiming to be the third nation to reach the World Cup final three times in a row.
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France won 2-0 against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé scored the first goal after missing a penalty earlier, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second goal to secure the win.
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France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mbappé missed a penalty in the first half but scored later in the game.
Dembélé scored the second goal six minutes after Mbappé’s goal.
Morocco did not have a shot on goal until late in the game.
France goalkeeper Mike Maignan made key saves, including one against a late free-kick.
France will face the winner of Spain vs. Belgium in the semi-finals.
Morocco was seen as a strong challenger but could not score in this match.
The match took place at Gillette Stadium near Boston, USA.
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Spain has not lost or allowed a goal in the 2026 World Cup so far and is unbeaten in 36 matches since March 2023. They will face Belgium in a quarterfinal game where Belgium looks strong after a big win against the United States.
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Spain has kept a clean sheet (no goals allowed) throughout this World Cup.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón set a World Cup record with six straight games without conceding a goal.
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
Belgium has an unbeaten streak of 18 matches in all competitions.
Spain has been very consistent in winning for over three years.
Belgium has many star players like Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku.
The quarterfinal match will take place at SoFi Stadium.
Spain has scored nine goals in the tournament, with seven coming from a few key players including teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
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England won the third T20 cricket match against India in Bristol by nine wickets. Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 79 runs, helping England secure a 3-0 lead in the five-match series and their first ever T20 series win against India.
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The match took place in Bristol.
England defeated India by nine wickets.
Harry Brook scored 79 runs without getting out.
This win gave England a 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.
England secured their first T20 series victory over India.
The series includes five matches in total.
The report was published about 24 minutes after the match ended.
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Two Czech tennis players, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova, won their semifinal matches at Wimbledon and will play each other in the women’s final. This continues a strong tradition of Czech champions at the tournament, following recent wins by Marketa Vondrousova and Barbora Krejcikova.
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Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk to reach the Wimbledon women’s final.
Karolina Muchova beat Coco Gauff in a close match to also reach the final.
The final will be an all-Czech matchup, guaranteeing a Czech winner.
The Czech Republic has had three women’s Wimbledon singles champions in the last four years.
Past Czech champions like Jana Novotna and Martina Navratilova inspired current players.
Martina Navratilova has won nine Wimbledon singles titles, the most in history.
Both finalists played on Wimbledon’s Centre Court for the first time in their careers during the semifinals.
The Czech Republic’s strong tennis legacy at Wimbledon dates back several decades.
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Jordan Walker, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. He is the fifth player confirmed for the event and is having a strong season with 21 home runs.
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Jordan Walker plays as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
He will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.
Walker is the fifth player officially announced for the Derby.
Other confirmed players include Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone, Junior Caminero, and Ben Rice.
Walker is a first-time All-Star and has hit 21 home runs this season, ranking fifth in the National League.
He was the first-round draft pick in 2020 and has a batting average of .294 with an OPS of .889.
Walker leads all major league players with 70 RBIs (runs batted in).
He will be the eighth player from the Cardinals to compete in the Derby, but no Cardinals player has ever won it.
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LeBron James is a free agent and is deciding which team to join next. The main contenders are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, both of which offer strong teams and chances to reduce his playing time during the regular season to save energy for playoffs.
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LeBron James became a free agent after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
Teams interested in signing him include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat.
Analysts believe Cleveland and Philadelphia have the strongest cases to sign him because of their strong rosters and potential to reduce his workload.
Cleveland’s team includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, all returning next season.
Philadelphia’s lineup includes stars like Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.
LeBron wants to avoid playing very long minutes in the regular season as he will turn 42 soon.
No final decision from LeBron has been announced yet, and he is not rushing to decide.
Joining a team that allows him to rest and still compete for a championship is a high priority for LeBron.
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England won the fourth Twenty20 (T20) cricket match against India in Bristol, led by Harry Brook who scored an unbeaten 79 runs from 35 balls. This victory gave England a 3-0 lead in the series with one match remaining.
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The match was played in Bristol, England.
Harry Brook scored 79 runs without getting out.
Brook faced 35 balls in his innings.
England won by nine wickets, meaning they reached the target score losing only one wicket.
This win gave England a 3-0 lead in a five-match T20 series against India.
England secured their first-ever T20 series win over India.
One match is still left to play in the series.
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Two commentators known as AT Frenchies shared their predictions and support for France’s national soccer team, Les Bleus, ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Morocco. They discussed their views on who might win the game.
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The discussion focuses on the France vs. Morocco match in the World Cup quarterfinals.
The commentators are Alexandre Durand and Tom Carles, called AT Frenchies.
They support the French national soccer team, Les Bleus.
The article was published on September 7, 2026.
The coverage is part of a video segment by FRANCE 24.
The article includes a short video where AT Frenchies share their analysis.
The discussion is about the FIFA World Cup 2026 event.
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France and Morocco will play against each other in the World Cup quarterfinals. Many Moroccan players were born in France or outside Morocco, creating strong connections between the two teams, which adds extra meaning to the match.
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France beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup semifinals.
Morocco was the first African team to reach the semifinals in 2022.
France aims to be the third nation to play in three World Cup finals in a row.
Six Moroccan players were born in France.
Out of 26 Moroccan players in this World Cup, 19 were born outside Morocco.
Morocco’s coach said the international fan base helps motivate the team.
Players from both teams play together at club level, like Kylian Mbappé and Brahim Diaz at Real Madrid.
Brahim Diaz has provided four assists to help Morocco reach the quarterfinals.
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The New York Knicks are exploring adding veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to their team after signing Andre Drummond, following the departure of Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. Valanciunas was recently waived by the Denver Nuggets and could provide the Knicks with more experience and depth at the center position.
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The Knicks won the NBA Finals last season against the San Antonio Spurs.
Mitchell Robinson left the Knicks to join the Boston Celtics on a three-year, $47 million deal.
The Knicks signed Andre Drummond earlier this week to strengthen their center position.
Jonas Valanciunas was waived by the Denver Nuggets before a $10 million contract guarantee kicked in.
Valanciunas has NBA experience since 2012 and has played for the Raptors, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Nuggets.
Last season, Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in about 13 minutes per game.
Valanciunas is known for good free-throw shooting, which could help the Knicks late in games.
There is a chance Valanciunas might choose to play in Lithuania instead of the NBA.
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