Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has a new injury in his right shoulder, discovered by an MRI after he left a recent game early. The Brewers plan to get a second opinion from a specialist to decide the next steps for his recovery.
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Brandon Woodruff is a starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
He left his latest game early due to pain in his right shoulder.
An MRI showed a new injury to the anterior capsule, a part of the shoulder he had surgery on after the 2023 season.
Woodruff will see surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion.
He had returned from an injured list where he was out after minor surgery to remove a cyst.
Woodruff's pitching speed dropped before he was removed from the game.
This season, Woodruff has a 2.98 ERA, a statistic showing how many runs he allows per nine innings.
He missed all of 2024 due to injury and returned midway last season but missed the playoffs because of another muscle strain.
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FOX is making a lot of money from extra advertising during hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These breaks, which happen twice every game, allow FOX to sell more ad time and could bring in about $450 million in total revenue.
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FIFA added two hydration breaks per match, one about 22 minutes into each half.
The breaks occur regardless of the match environment or temperature.
FOX bought the broadcast rights for the World Cup at $485 million.
FOX sells extra commercials during these hydration breaks, earning about $200 million in the group stage alone.
Total revenue from hydration break ads could reach $450 million by the end of the event.
The World Cup final is set for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.
Popular artists like BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira will perform during the halftime show.
The remaining teams competing include Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Norway, Morocco, Spain, and Switzerland.
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The Milwaukee Bucks traded star player Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a major deal that included several players and future draft picks. Bucks General Manager Jon Horst said the trade was a tough decision but believed it was best for Giannis and the team’s future.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and several future draft picks.
The Heat also acquired Bobby Portis, a teammate of Giannis, in the trade.
The Bucks chose Miami’s offer over others, including a proposal from the Boston Celtics.
Bucks GM Jon Horst called the trade a difficult but necessary step for both Giannis and the team’s future.
Tyler Herro, now with the Bucks, was an NBA All-Star last season with the Heat.
Milwaukee’s plan focuses on rebuilding rather than keeping a superstar core right now.
Giannis brings a strong track record including multiple All-Star appearances, MVP awards, and an NBA championship to the Heat.
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British tennis player Arthur Fery, ranked No. 114, became the first male wild card to reach the Wimbledon semifinals since 2001. He will play against Alexander Zverev in the semifinal, while the other semifinal features Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
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Arthur Fery entered Wimbledon as a wild card, which means he was allowed to compete without qualifying based on ranking.
Fery defeated Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semifinals.
The last male wild card to reach a Wimbledon semifinal was Goran Ivanisevic in 2001, who went on to win the tournament.
Other wild cards who made semifinals in majors are Jimmy Connors (1991 US Open) and Henri Leconte (1992 French Open).
Fery is 23 years old and is currently ranked No. 114 in the world.
Alexander Zverev, ranked No. 3 and fresh from winning Roland-Garros, will face Fery in the semifinal.
The other Wimbledon semifinal will be between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Fery has not focused much on social media and is surprised and excited to be the last British player left in Wimbledon this year.
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Erling Haaland, a top Norwegian soccer player, became well-known before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During Norway’s impressive run in the tournament, a rap song he made as a teenager with friends has become popular again, even getting a remix from famous Norwegian DJ Kygo.
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Erling Haaland is 25 years old and scored seven goals in his first World Cup.
Haaland made a rap song called "Kygo Jo" in 2016 when he was 16, with friends Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias.
The song’s original video has over 20.8 million views on YouTube.
Kygo, a famous Norwegian DJ, remixed the song after Haaland scored two goals against Brazil.
Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2026, their best performance ever.
Norway will play England in the quarterfinal match on July 11 in Miami.
Haaland joined Manchester City in June 2022 and talked about making the rap song as fun with friends.
This is Norway’s first men’s World Cup since 1998.
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A human rights group named FairSquare plans to file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The complaint alleges that Infantino broke rules about staying politically neutral by supporting President Donald Trump and awarding him a FIFA Peace Prize. The group wants an investigation into whether Infantino acted alone in giving the prize and if he misused his power.
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Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA and has been an IOC member since 2020.
FairSquare alleges Infantino publicly supported President Donald Trump, violating political neutrality rules.
The complaint refers to Article 15 of the FIFA Code of Ethics, which requires neutrality and forbids political bias.
If found guilty, penalties could include fines of at least 10,000 Swiss francs (around $12,400) or a two-year ban from football activities.
FairSquare wants to know if the FIFA Peace Prize introduction and awarding to Trump were approved by the FIFA Council or done only by Infantino.
The IOC says it would review any complaint but has not yet received one.
FIFA acknowledged the complaint but has not started an official investigation so far.
Support for the complaint comes from 50 European Parliament members and the Norwegian Football Federation, pushing for FIFA reforms.
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Terry Rozier, a free agent and former Miami Heat player, wants to return to the NBA despite facing federal sports gambling charges. However, his bail conditions restrict his contact with certain players and limit his travel, making it hard for him to rejoin the league while awaiting trial.
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Rozier was arrested in a federal gambling investigation involving more than 30 arrests.
He faces bribery and conspiracy charges for allegedly giving inside information to gamblers in 2023.
Rozier is currently out on a $3 million bond with strict bail conditions including no contact with some players.
A judge denied a request to relax these conditions to allow Rozier to practice or play with potential witnesses.
Rozier violated bail terms by texting someone he was told not to contact, which upset the judge.
He played 10 NBA seasons and was paid $26.6 million last season despite being released by the Heat.
Rozier has pleaded not guilty and changed his lead lawyer to David Markus.
Rozier’s trial is set for February 2027, and his lawyers asked to move the trial to Miami.
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Morocco’s key player Ismael Saibari will miss their World Cup quarterfinal match against France due to a hamstring injury. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi hopes Saibari can return for the semifinals if Morocco advances.
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Ismael Saibari injured his hamstring during Morocco’s last-16 win over Canada.
Saibari will not play in the quarterfinal against France, confirmed by coach Ouahbi.
Saibari recently transferred to Bayern Munich for about 50 million euros.
He scored in all three group matches and made the winning penalty in the last-32 shootout.
Morocco’s coach wants the team to focus on winning and not settle for reaching the quarterfinals.
Saibari’s replacement in the Canada match, Soufiane Rahimi, scored the third goal.
Morocco aims to match or beat their 2022 World Cup semi-final achievement.
Real Madrid player Brahim Diaz is confident Morocco can compete with France and its star, Kylian Mbappe.
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LeBron James is a free agent for the first time since 2018 and is considering several teams, with the Cleveland Cavaliers being the favorite. A possible trade of player Max Strus by the Cavaliers could signal their intention to bring James back to the team where he started his career.
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LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers they can move on without him and is now a free agent.
The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers are the main teams linked to James.
The Cavaliers are seen as the likely destination because James began his career there and won a championship with them.
NBA insiders believe James may finish his career in Cleveland.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said a trade involving Max Strus by the Cavaliers would indicate they are making room for James.
Max Strus signed a four-year, $63 million deal with the Cavaliers starting in 2023 and has the fourth-highest salary on the team.
Trading Strus would free salary space for Cleveland to sign LeBron James again.
James’ agent, Rich Paul, said they will take time before making a final decision.
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Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks’ star center, will miss at least four months after shoulder surgery. He will miss the start of the 2026 NHL season, including about the first 15 games, putting the team at a disadvantage early on.
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Bedard injured his shoulder during a skating event in Vancouver and needed surgery.
He is expected to miss the first month and part of the second month of the NHL season.
Bedard scored 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games last season.
He is a restricted free agent and is negotiating a new contract, possibly around $14 million per year.
The Blackhawks lack strong backup centers behind Bedard.
Players like Ryan Donato, Frank Nazar, and Oliver Moore are middle-line centers but not top stars.
The Blackhawks might promote top prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert to fill in temporarily.
Frondell and Boisvert have shown strong potential in their recent games in Europe, NCAA, and limited NHL appearances.
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Austin Reaves, a basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, shared how he reacted when LeBron James told the team he would play for another team next season. Reaves said he texted LeBron that his good day playing golf was spoiled by the news. Reaves thanked LeBron for supporting him since he joined the Lakers in 2021.
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Austin Reaves joined the Lakers in 2021 as an undrafted rookie.
LeBron James mentored Reaves and helped him grow as a player.
LeBron announced he will play his 24th NBA season with a different team.
Reaves reacted by texting LeBron that his golf day was ruined by the news.
Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract with the Lakers recently.
He has improved his scoring each season and averaged 23.3 points per game last season.
Reaves expressed love and respect for LeBron and hopes to golf with him in the future.
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Bobby Portis was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, ending his six-year time with the Bucks. He said the trade was difficult but is glad to join the Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Bobby Portis played six years with the Milwaukee Bucks.
He helped the Bucks win the NBA title in 2021.
Portis and Giannis Antetokounmpo were traded to the Miami Heat together.
Portis said it hurts to be traded but he is proud of his accomplishments in Milwaukee.
He feels better because he is moving with a teammate he knows well.
Portis previously played for the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, and New York Knicks.
He values the opportunity he had with the Bucks franchise.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball but lost key frontcourt players Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Joan Beringer, a young big man, is now expected to fill the gap in the Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation in the upcoming season.
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The Timberwolves traded for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, giving up Naz Reid and draft picks.
Minnesota also traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets during the offseason.
Randle and Reid combined played nearly 60 minutes per game last season.
The Timberwolves made few moves to replace the frontcourt depth in free agency or the draft.
Joan Beringer, a 6-foot-11 French player, was highlighted as a key frontcourt player to watch for Minnesota.
Beringer was the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and spent his rookie year developing between the Timberwolves and their G League team.
He has shown potential with defensive skills and a strong wingspan of 7-foot-4.
Beringer scored a career-high 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks in a game last season, signaling growth.
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The Buffalo Bills have a new head coach, Joe Brady, after firing Sean McDermott following their 2025 playoff loss. An NFL analyst says Brady and the Bills face a lot of pressure to reach the Super Bowl in the 2026 season.
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Sean McDermott was fired after the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos in the 2025 playoffs.
Joe Brady, previously the offensive coordinator, was promoted to head coach one week later.
Josh Allen is the Bills’ quarterback, but the team has not reached the Super Bowl under his leadership.
The Bills lost twice in the AFC Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs since 2020.
ESPN analyst Booger McFarland said the team and coach Brady are under great pressure to improve.
Ownership expects better results than a 12-5 season and no Super Bowl appearance.
The Bills will start the 2026 season on September 13 against the Houston Texans.
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LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to play for a different team in his 24th NBA season. He is taking his time before deciding where to go next and has no set timeline to announce his choice.
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LeBron James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the next NBA season.
He is not in a hurry to decide and has no specific deadline for his decision.
James has spent recent weeks with family and friends, mostly in Akron, Ohio.
The top teams considered for James are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Other teams mentioned include the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets.
James is 41 years old and still plays at a very high level.
In his last season with the Lakers, he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
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The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, which changed the team’s plans. This trade gives Clippers rookie Keaton Wagler a bigger chance to play and develop, as the team focuses on younger players.
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Kawhi Leonard was traded from the Clippers to the Raptors on June 30.
The Clippers received Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and future draft picks in return.
The Clippers are moving toward a younger team strategy after trading Leonard.
Keaton Wagler, a 19-year-old rookie guard, is expected to get more playing time.
Wagler had a strong college career at Illinois, earning several awards.
He averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in college.
The Clippers traded Leonard despite his key role and minutes on the team last season.
Wagler was a three-star recruit who significantly improved to become a top NBA draft pick.
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The Denver Nuggets have released veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, saving $8 million on his contract for the 2026-27 season. This move allows Marvin Bagley III to become the backup center behind star player Nikola Jokic.
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Jonas Valanciunas was waived by the Denver Nuggets in 2026.
Waiving him saves the Nuggets $8 million on his $10 million contract.
His contract for the next season was only partly guaranteed for $2 million before July 8.
Marvin Bagley III, signed earlier for one year, will replace Valanciunas as backup center.
Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in about 13 minutes per game during 2025-26.
At age 34, Valanciunas may receive offers from other NBA teams or possibly join a Lithuanian team, Zalgiris Kaunas.
His 2025-26 stats were his lowest since his rookie year in 2011.
Valanciunas has previously played for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, and Sacramento Kings.
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Phil Regan, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known as "The Vulture," died at age 89. He played for four teams over 13 years and spent more than 50 years coaching, managing, and scouting in baseball.
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Phil Regan died peacefully from natural causes at age 89.
He pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox.
Regan was nicknamed “The Vulture” by Sandy Koufax for his effective relief pitching.
He was a 1966 All-Star, going 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA and leading the National League with 21 saves that year.
After playing, Regan coached at Grand Valley State University for nine years and managed in the Dominican and Venezuelan winter leagues.
He managed the Baltimore Orioles for one season in 1995, finishing with a 71-73 record.
Regan was a pitching coach for several MLB teams and also coached Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He helped develop top pitchers like Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard while coaching in the minor leagues for the New York Mets.
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The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and appear ready to rely more on their 7-foot-1 center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, in the coming season. Kalkbrenner showed strong defensive skills and efficient scoring in his rookie year and now has a chance to take a bigger role on the team.
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The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid and several future draft picks.
Minnesota Timberwolves made the trade to support player Anthony Edwards.
Ryan Kalkbrenner is a 7-foot-1 center who was the 34th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Kalkbrenner won multiple defensive awards in college and averaged 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks in his last college season.
In his rookie NBA season, Kalkbrenner played 69 games, averaging 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.
He had a high shooting accuracy of 75.3% and was second among rookies in win shares.
The Hornets did not sign other centers this offseason, showing confidence in Kalkbrenner.
Kalkbrenner is expected to get more playing time and become a key defensive player for the Hornets.
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The World Cup soccer match between Mexico and England on July 5, 2026, had the highest number of English-language viewers in the U.S. for a game not involving the U.S. Fox reported that over 21.7 million people watched England win 3-2 in Mexico City.
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The Mexico vs. England match was in the World Cup round of 16.
It became the most-watched non-U.S. English-language World Cup game in U.S. history.
Over 21.7 million viewers watched the match on Fox.
The viewership peak was 25.7 million between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. Eastern time.
This beat the previous record held by the 2022 final between Argentina and France, which had 16.7 million viewers.
The U.S. vs. Belgium game on the following night was the most-watched overall, with 30 million viewers.
The match took place in Mexico City on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
England won the game with a final score of 3-2 against Mexico.
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