Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain’s most successful Paralympic athlete, has retired from international competition to focus on improving Para-sport. She won 30 Paralympic medals over nine Games and said she wants to help Para-sport grow beyond the current level.
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Sarah Storey is a 48-year-old British cyclist and Paralympic athlete.
She has won 30 Paralympic medals across swimming and cycling in nine Paralympic Games.
Storey began as a swimmer and competed in four Games before switching to cycling.
She has won 19 Paralympic gold medals.
Storey will not compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
She believes Para-sport progress has slowed since the 2012 London Games.
Storey wants to help improve Para-sport outside of competing, including better coverage and support.
She became a mother during her career and won her last eight titles after having children.
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British wildcard Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon men’s semifinals, where he will face Alexander Zverev. On the women’s side, Marta Kostyuk will play Linda Noskova in the semifinals.
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Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, is the first Wimbledon men’s wildcard semifinalist since 2001.
Fery beat Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semifinals.
Fery is two wins away from possibly becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 2016.
Alexander Zverev defeated Taylor Fritz to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal.
Zverev is the third German man in the Open era to reach the last four in all four major tournaments.
Marta Kostyuk won her quarterfinal match and will face Linda Noskova in the women’s semifinal.
Linda Noskova is the highest seeded player left in the bottom half of the draw.
The women’s final opponent will come from the match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova.
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Mark Cuban says Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont blocked him from business chances tied to the team’s plan to move its arena. Cuban claims he was not allowed to be involved in the basketball decisions after selling most of his ownership in 2023.
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Mark Cuban sold most of his Dallas Mavericks ownership in 2023 to families including that of Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont.
Cuban had an agreement to keep running basketball operations but lost control when Dumont gave it to former general manager Nico Harrison.
Cuban says he found out too late about a plan to trade star player Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025, which failed and led to Harrison’s firing.
Cuban still owns 27% of the team, but there’s a clause allowing Adelson and Dumont’s families to buy up to 20% more of his share.
The Mavericks plan to move their arena about 10 miles north to a site of a former mall, with a new arena expected to open in 2031.
Cuban states his businesses had the right to be part of investment chances related to this arena move.
The current Mavericks arena lease in downtown Dallas ends in 2031; the team has been downtown since it started in 1980.
The Mavericks did not comment on Cuban’s accusations when asked by The Associated Press.
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Football expert Chris Sutton shared his predictions for the World Cup quarter-final matches, choosing France, Spain, England, and Brazil as winners. He compared his predictions to those made by AI and the BBC's predictor game, noting differences in accuracy and reasoning.
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Chris Sutton accurately predicted 7 out of 8 matches in the last 16 round.
AI predictions were less accurate and missed Brazil’s loss to Norway and the USA’s elimination by Belgium.
The BBC predictor game users got 6 out of 8 correct in the last 16.
Sutton predicts France to beat Morocco 2-1 in the quarter-finals despite Morocco’s talent and injury setbacks.
Sutton believes Spain will beat Belgium and continue their run without conceding a goal.
AI uses Microsoft Copilot Chat to predict outcomes based on data but avoids surprises.
The quarter-finals include England vs Norway and France vs Morocco.
Sutton favors favorite teams and considers factors like player injuries and recent performance.
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Justin Bieber will perform with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS in the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. The show will last 11 minutes and take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are confirmed performers for the World Cup final halftime show.
The halftime show will last 11 minutes, shorter than some earlier guesses of up to 25 minutes.
The event will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Coldplay is curating the show and will perform with the PS22 Chorus, a children’s school choir.
The halftime break in football is usually no longer than 15 minutes by rule.
FIFA expects around two billion people worldwide to watch the halftime show.
The performance will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children’s education worldwide.
Other performers include Burna Boy from Nigeria and Gustavo Dudamel, a conductor from Venezuela.
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Dylan Cease, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, threw seven innings without allowing a hit against the San Francisco Giants on July 8, 2026. He struck out nine batters and helped his team take an early 5-0 lead, contributing to a strong performance.
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Dylan Cease pitched seven innings without giving up a hit.
He faced the first 14 batters in order before walking one in the fifth inning.
Cease walked three batters in total during the game.
He threw 106 pitches, 72 of which were strikes.
Cease is an All-Star pitcher leading the American League in strikeouts before this game.
The Blue Jays scored five runs in the first inning, including a grand slam by Kazuma Okamoto.
The Blue Jays previously beat the Giants 9-3 the night before.
The game event took place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in San Francisco.
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Connor Bedard, a key player for the Chicago Blackhawks, will miss the start of the NHL season due to surgery on his left shoulder. The team doctor said Bedard should fully recover in about four months.
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Connor Bedard had surgery on his left shoulder caused by an injury last week in Canada.
The Blackhawks expect Bedard to recover fully in approximately four months.
Bedard is an important player who scored 30 goals and made 45 assists last season.
He missed some games last season due to a previous right shoulder injury.
Bedard is a restricted free agent, meaning the Blackhawks control his contract negotiations.
The Blackhawks have not reached the playoffs in recent years and are rebuilding their team.
Bedard was the top pick in the 2023 NHL draft and won the rookie of the year award in his first season.
New players recently joined the Blackhawks, including Bowen Byram, Cole Smith, and Ian Cole.
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France’s appeal to remove a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in their World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay was rejected by FIFA. Olise’s caution means he risks suspension if he receives another yellow card in the upcoming quarterfinal against Morocco.
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France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA upheld the yellow card given to Michael Olise in the match against Paraguay.
Olise was booked after a late altercation with Paraguayan player Matias Galarza, though replays showed little contact.
The yellow card puts Olise at risk of missing the semifinal if he is cautioned again in the quarterfinal.
Other French players, Bradley Barcola and Manu Kone, are also at risk of suspension due to previous bookings.
Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is recovering from a thigh injury but may join training soon.
An Argentinian referee, Facundo Tello, will officiate France’s quarterfinal against Morocco.
Deschamps, who has been France’s coach for 14 years and led them to the 2018 World Cup win, will step down after the tournament.
Deschamps emphasized focusing on the game and not on refereeing controversies or his departure.
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Egypt has filed an official complaint with FIFA after losing a World Cup match to Argentina. The Egyptian Football Association accuses referees of unfair decisions and asks for a referee and his team to be removed from the tournament.
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Egypt led 2-0 against Argentina before Argentina scored three late goals to win.
Egypt disputes a VAR (video review) decision that canceled an Egyptian goal.
Egypt claims VAR did not review a fouled Egyptian player before Argentina’s final goal.
The Egyptian Football Association calls for an investigation and removal of referee François Letexier and his team.
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan said his team was cheated and mentioned possible external influences favoring Argentina.
Social media users claim the World Cup is biased or “rigged” in favor of Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Video of FIFA President Gianni Infantino seemingly showing support for Argentina has added to controversy.
FIFA faced criticism for naming an all-Argentine referee group for a match involving France, a rival team to Argentina.
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The United States Men's National Soccer Team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup knockout stage. Star player Christian Pulisic left the game injured, which sparked reactions from former USMNT players Landon Donovan and Carli Lloyd about his decision to exit the match.
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The USMNT was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Belgium 4-1 at Seattle's Lumen Field.
Christian Pulisic suffered an injury during the game and eventually asked to be substituted.
Former player Landon Donovan said he would have stayed on the field despite injury and was surprised Pulisic left the game.
Pulisic described his injury as a rolled or sprained ankle and said he will rest now that the team is out of the tournament.
Carli Lloyd criticized Pulisic for his comments about resting after the loss.
Pulisic plays for AC Milan in Italy and had 8 goals and 4 assists in the 2025-26 season.
Another USMNT player, Folarin Balogun, scored 3 goals in the tournament and had a suspension lifted before the Belgium game.
Pulisic has four more years to improve his performance for the USMNT before the 2030 World Cup.
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The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals. Celtics player Jayson Tatum said he watched the final as a fan and was happy for some of his longtime basketball friends who played for the Knicks.
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The Knicks won the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
This is the Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973.
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics lost in the first round of the 2026 playoffs to the Philadelphia 76ers after leading 3-1 in the series.
Tatum said he watched the Knicks-Spurs final as a fan and did not root for either team.
Tatum knows Knicks players Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby since they were teenagers and was happy for their success.
Jalen Brunson was the Finals MVP, averaging 32.6 points per game and scoring 45 points in the final game.
OG Anunoby made a key game-winning play in Game 4 to help the Knicks rally from a big deficit.
The Celtics made a major trade sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers before the upcoming NBA season.
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Tom Brady spoke about NFL tight end Travis Kelce in a podcast, saying Kelce is an excellent player who could catch 110-120 passes a year if Brady had played with him. Kelce has had several seasons with over 100 catches and recently signed a contract extension to keep playing with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Tom Brady called Travis Kelce a "silky smooth route runner" with great skill.
Brady estimated Kelce could have 110-120 catches per year if they played together.
Kelce had three NFL seasons with over 100 receptions and a career-high 110 catches in 2022.
Kelce caught at least 1,000 yards in receiving for seven straight seasons (2016-2022).
Rob Gronkowski, Brady’s favorite target, never caught more than 100 passes in a season.
Kelce is entering his 14th NFL season and signed a contract extension with the Chiefs.
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Denver Broncos in their first game of the 2026 season on September 14.
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Maxx Crosby, a veteran player for the Las Vegas Raiders, gave advice to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza during a podcast. Crosby said being genuine and authentic helps players connect with teammates in the NFL, where everyone has different backgrounds and motivations.
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Fernando Mendoza is the Raiders’ rookie quarterback and the No. 1 overall pick.
Maxx Crosby is a five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher for the Raiders.
Crosby spoke with Mendoza on his podcast called "The Rush."
Crosby emphasized the importance of being genuine to build trust in the NFL.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana Hoosiers to a 16-0 record and a national championship.
Mendoza will compete with veteran Kirk Cousins for the Raiders' starting quarterback position.
The Raiders begin their NFL season on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British tennis player ranked 114th, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after receiving a wildcard entry. He defeated world number 10 Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, becoming the lowest-ranked player to reach this stage at Wimbledon since 2001.
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Arthur Fery is 23 years old and ranked 114th in the world.
Fery was given a wildcard to play at Wimbledon, his home Grand Slam tournament.
Before this event, he had never gone beyond the second round in a major tennis tournament.
Fery defeated Flavio Cobolli, ranked number 10 and recent French Open runner-up, in straight sets to reach the semi-finals.
He is the lowest-ranked player to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001.
Fery has played over 16 hours on court during the tournament, including long, tough matches against Zizou Bergs and Grigor Dimitrov.
His success has attracted a large crowd of supporters and garnered praise from tennis experts.
Fery grew up near Wimbledon and had previously watched matches there as a child.
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Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show in New York. He will join Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists in an 11-minute show that supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
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The halftime show will take place on July 19, 2026, during the World Cup final.
Justin Bieber is joining Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS as performers.
The show will last 11 minutes and is inspired by the style of the Super Bowl halftime show.
Other performers include Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, and the Sesame Street muppets.
The event is designed to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to collect $100 million for children worldwide.
The halftime show was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Shakira and Burna Boy also performed during the tournament’s opening events across North America.
Justin Bieber recently returned to live performances at the Coachella festival after canceling a previous world tour for health reasons.
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At an inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death, the former chaplain of Sheffield United said Cusack asked him not to tell the club about their talks. The inquest also heard about delays and financial challenges related to Sheffield United Women’s team moving to full-time status, and the pressures players faced.
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Maddy Cusack spoke several times with Dr. Delroy Hall, the former Sheffield United chaplain, asking him not to inform the club.
Hall volunteered as club chaplain from 2017 to November 2023 and supported players as a last option.
Cusack managed both football and a marketing job at the club, working seven days a week and feeling under pressure.
Hall offered Cusack coping advice but did not believe she was at immediate risk of self-harm.
Sheffield United Women’s team’s move to full-time status was delayed due to financial approvals and waiting on the men’s team promotion.
Club officials said financial support from the men’s team was essential, and at one point funding the women’s team was at risk.
The women’s team manager’s recruitment included concerns about his sideline behavior but he was still hired.
Senior club leaders said they were unaware Cusack struggled with her dual roles and defended the club’s progress in women’s football.
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Darryn Peterson, a highly regarded basketball player, performed very well in the 2026 NBA Summer League. After being picked second overall by the Utah Jazz in the draft, he impressed scouts with his skills, scoring, and teamwork.
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Darryn Peterson is a 6-foot-5 guard from Canton, Ohio.
He was the top prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft and selected second overall by the Utah Jazz.
In college at Kansas, he averaged 20.2 points and broke a freshman scoring record.
Peterson scored 28 points in his Summer League debut and had a 25-point, 12-assist game next.
NBA scouts praise his calmness, playmaking, and scoring ability.
The Utah Jazz have several young talented players and established stars alongside Peterson.
His strong start suggests the Jazz's rebuild might soon turn into a competitive team.
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Arthur Fery, a British wildcard tennis player, has reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon, making history as only the fifth British man to do so since 1968. He won a three-set match against ninth seed Flavio Cobolli and will next face German second seed Alexander Zverev.
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Arthur Fery is a 23-year-old British tennis player and wildcard entrant at Wimbledon.
He defeated Flavio Cobolli, the ninth seed, in three sets to reach the semi-finals.
Fery is one of only five British men to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since 1968.
Only four men in history have reached a Grand Slam semi-final as a wildcard; Fery is one of them.
He will face Alexander Zverev, the second seed, in the next round.
Fery will rise to 36th in the world rankings after this tournament, having never been in the top 100 before.
He will receive at least £900,000 in prize money, with more possible if he wins the semi-final.
Fery comes from a wealthy family but is described as humble and focused on his sport.
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FIFA has chosen Argentine referee Facundo Tello to officiate the World Cup 2026 quarter-final match between France and Morocco. France’s coach Didier Deschamps said he trusts the refereeing team and did not comment on the discussions around the referee’s appointment.
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The match is a quarter-final game between France and Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.
Facundo Tello from Argentina is the referee appointed by FIFA for this game.
The referee selection has caused public discussion and debate.
France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, declined to add to the debate.
Deschamps expressed trust in the referee team assigned to the match.
The article mentions previous refereeing discussions in the tournament.
The World Cup 2026 is currently ongoing, with other matches and stories highlighted in related news.
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Steph Curry commented on LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the next NBA season. Curry hopes James might join the Golden State Warriors but says it is a tough choice for James, who deserves to take his time to decide.
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LeBron James told the Lakers he plans to play for a different team in his 24th NBA season.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the main teams interested in signing LeBron James.
Steph Curry, a Warriors player, expressed hope they could play together but is supportive of James taking time to choose.
Curry joked about wanting to play golf with LeBron during the American Century Championship golf tournament.
Other teams trying to sign LeBron include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers recently traded for Jaylen Brown to strengthen their team.
Washington Wizards still want to keep Anthony Davis, who was also linked to a possible move with LeBron.
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