Marshawn Kneeland, a former Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide at age 24, was found to have early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries. His family shared this information to raise awareness about the struggles athletes in contact sports may face.
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Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide in November 2025 after fleeing a police chase in Texas.
Boston University’s CTE Center confirmed Kneeland had stage one CTE, the earliest of four stages of this brain disease.
CTE is caused by repeated hits to the head and is common in contact sports like football, hockey, and soccer.
Symptoms of CTE can include violent mood changes, impulsive behavior, and depression.
Kneeland began playing tackle football at age 7 and played college football before joining the Cowboys in the 2024 NFL draft.
Despite improved concussion rules and better helmets, experts say current safety measures do not prevent CTE because it results from repeated head impacts, not just concussions.
NFL players are over four times more likely to develop ALS, another serious neurological disease, according to research.
Resources for suicide prevention are available in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, and internationally through various helplines and websites.
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England defeated India by 125 runs in the third T20 international cricket match at Trent Bridge, leading the five-match series 2-0. England scored 201 runs, and India were bowled out for 76 runs, their second-lowest total in T20 cricket.
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England scored 201 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Phil Salt scored 70 runs off 44 balls for England.
Sam Curran remained not out with 41 runs from 24 balls.
India were bowled out for 76 runs in just 11.4 overs.
Jofra Archer took 3 wickets for 29 runs; Josh Tongue took 4 wickets for 28 runs.
India lost 5 wickets during the powerplay, a rare event in T20 internationals.
England’s fast bowling was aggressive, with speeds over 90 mph.
England only need to win or draw one of the remaining matches to win the series.
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Argentina made a surprising comeback against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, scoring three goals after being down 2-0 with about 10 minutes left. Lionel Messi and his teammates won the match 3-2 and will advance to the quarterfinals.
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Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Cristian Romero scored the first goal for Argentina in the 79th minute, assisted by Messi.
Messi scored the second goal in the 83rd minute to tie the game 2-2.
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in the second minute of stoppage time, ending the game 3-2.
This is the first time in World Cup history a team has come back from two goals down after the 75th minute.
Tom Brady, American football player, compared the comeback to one of his famous football comebacks.
Argentina will face the winner of Colombia vs. Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Messi leads the World Cup in scoring with eight goals so far.
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Argentina won their World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt 3-2 after trailing 0-2. A video assistant referee (VAR) decision disallowed an early Egypt goal, which caused controversy during the game.
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Egypt led Argentina 2-0 early in the second half before Argentina scored three goals in 13 minutes to win 3-2.
Mostafa Ziko of Egypt had a goal ruled out by VAR due to a foul in the build-up, despite initial celebrations.
The VAR decision was based on rules allowing review of attacking fouls before a goal.
Argentina’s goals came from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez.
Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal and was emotional after the comeback win.
The referee gave several yellow cards to Egyptian players and their head coach during the match.
Egypt’s coach and players showed frustration at some refereeing decisions during the game.
The match took place at Atlanta Stadium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
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England's Jude Bellingham scored two quick goals to help his team beat Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup match. Former player Wayne Rooney praised Bellingham's performance, comparing it to legendary games by Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane that helped their teams win big titles.
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Jude Bellingham scored two goals in 98 seconds against Mexico.
England won the game 3-2 despite having only 10 players at the end.
The win moves England to the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Norway.
Wayne Rooney compared Bellingham’s game to great performances by Steven Gerrard (2005 Champions League final) and Roy Keane (1999 European Cup).
Bellingham plays for Real Madrid and showed strong defense with a crucial tackle near halftime.
Rooney rated Bellingham’s performance as "10 out of 10."
England is aiming for their first major trophy since winning the World Cup in 1966.
The match took place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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The World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium set a new U.S. TV record with 30 million viewers, according to Fox. Belgium won 4-1 in the round of 16, moving on to the quarterfinals and eliminating the U.S. from the tournament.
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The U.S.-Belgium game had 30 million viewers in the United States.
This is the highest number ever for a soccer broadcast on U.S. TV.
The audience peaked at 36.8 million viewers at one point during the game.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16.
The match took place in Seattle.
Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals after this win.
The U.S. was one of three countries co-hosting the tournament.
The previous record was 26.4 million viewers for the U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina game the week before.
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Fifa is investigating an incident of alleged racist abuse involving American influencer IShowSpeed and a fan during the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match at the 2026 World Cup. Fifa said it began the investigation after the event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 3 and emphasized the tournament’s values of unity and respect.
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The abuse allegedly happened at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami during the Argentina-Cape Verde match on July 3.
IShowSpeed, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, is a 21-year-old social media influencer with millions of followers on YouTube and TikTok.
IShowSpeed was wearing a Cape Verde football jersey during the confrontation seen on his livestream footage.
Fifa immediately started investigating the incident after being informed of it.
Fifa described the World Cup as a celebration of unity, diversity, and respect and said those who act against these values are not welcome.
This case follows another recent racist incident where Paraguay’s Senator Celeste Amarilla made racist remarks about French player Kylian Mbappe.
The French Football Federation plans to press criminal charges against the senator for her comments.
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Argentina played against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup and was close to losing. However, they made a strong comeback in the second half and won the game 3-2. This victory allowed Argentina to move on to the quarter-finals.
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The match was part of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
Argentina almost lost but scored several goals in the second half.
The final score was Argentina 3, Egypt 2.
Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals with this win.
The game was closely contested and involved a late comeback by Argentina.
Egypt was defeated but remained a strong competitor throughout the match.
The event is significant in the world of international football (soccer).
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Derrick Henry, a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, had a strong 2025 NFL season with 1,595 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Despite being 32 years old, he remains one of the top running backs and is expected to continue performing well in the 2026 season.
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Derrick Henry plays for the Baltimore Ravens.
In 2025, he rushed for 1,595 yards and scored 16 rushing touchdowns.
He played all 17 games in the 2025 NFL season.
ESPN ranked him as the 6th best running back heading into 2026.
Coaches say Henry has not slowed down and continues to be a major challenge for defenses.
Unlike many running backs, Henry focuses mostly on rushing, with less than 200 receiving yards each season with the Ravens.
A concern is that Henry has fumbled the ball seven times over the last two years.
The Ravens expect to rely on Henry’s running to help them in their push for the 2026 Super Bowl.
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Al Horford signed a new two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, allowing him to play his 20th NBA season. This achievement places him among a small group of players who have played 20 or more seasons in the NBA.
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Al Horford is 40 years old and will enter his 20th NBA season.
He signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Only 14 players in NBA history have played 20 or more seasons.
Other players who reached this milestone include LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dirk Nowitzki.
Horford was the No. 3 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
He is a five-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA Championship.
Horford has played for multiple teams: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and now the Warriors.
In his first season with the Warriors, he averaged 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in about 21.5 minutes per game.
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Lionel Messi helped Argentina come back from a 2-0 deficit to win a Round of 16 match against Egypt in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup. With an assist and a goal during this match, Messi became the all-time leader in World Cup assists and increased his record as the top World Cup goal scorer.
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Argentina fell behind 2-0 to Egypt in the Round of 16 match.
Messi assisted a goal by Cristian Romero in the 79th minute.
Messi scored the equalizing goal four minutes later.
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal during stoppage time.
Messi became the all-time leader in World Cup assists, surpassing Diego Maradona.
Messi now has 21 World Cup goals, the most in history, ahead of Kylian Mbappe with 19 goals.
Argentina will face the winner of Colombia vs. Switzerland in the quarterfinal on July 11 in Kansas City.
Argentina is aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back men's World Cup titles since 1958-1962.
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Switzerland is playing Colombia in the World Cup round of 16 match in Vancouver. Switzerland’s young star Johan Manzambi is out due to a knee injury, but both teams are unbeaten so far in the tournament.
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Switzerland faces Colombia in the World Cup round of 16 in Vancouver.
Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old key Swiss player, is injured and cannot play.
Manzambi scored three goals and made two assists in the tournament so far.
Both Switzerland and Colombia have not lost any match in this World Cup.
Colombia allowed only one goal in the tournament so far and had a strong defense.
Switzerland scored nine goals in four matches, showing strong offense.
The winner will play the defending champions, Argentina, next.
The match kicked off at 1 pm Vancouver time on July 7, 2026.
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Kenneth Walker III had a strong last season with the Seattle Seahawks before signing a three-year, $43 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Experts compare his playing style to former Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew, highlighting his compact and powerful running ability.
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Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns last year with Seattle.
He also caught 31 passes for 282 receiving yards, totaling 1,309 yards from scrimmage.
Walker was named Super Bowl MVP after leading the Seahawks to a championship.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed him to a three-year, $43 million deal to be their top running back.
ESPN ranked Walker as the ninth best running back entering the 2026 NFL season.
An AFC executive compared Walker’s style to Maurice Jones-Drew’s mix of power and speed.
Jones-Drew was a three-time Pro Bowler known for being a strong, compact runner.
Both players have similar builds, around 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9 and about 210 pounds, and run with strength rather than relying only on speed.
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Mitchell Robinson left the New York Knicks after eight years to join the Boston Celtics. He helped the Knicks win their first NBA championship since 1973 and signed a three-year contract with the Celtics.
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Mitchell Robinson spent eight years playing for the New York Knicks.
He was part of the Knicks team that won the NBA title for the first time since 1973.
Robinson played as a backup center behind star player Karl-Anthony Towns.
In the final game of the championship series, he made 10 rebounds.
Robinson agreed to a three-year deal worth $47.4 million with the Boston Celtics.
Knicks president Leon Rose praised Robinson’s growth and contributions to the team and city.
Robinson thanked Knicks fans and the organization in a social media post, expressing love and gratitude.
The Knicks described Robinson as one of their longest-tenured players and a champion.
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The United States men's soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16, ending their 2026 World Cup run. Christian Pulisic struggled throughout the tournament due to injuries and was criticized by former U.S. women’s soccer stars for his and the team’s lack of effort.
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The U.S. men's national team lost to Belgium 4-1 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Christian Pulisic played only the first half against Paraguay before leaving due to a calf injury that dated back to training.
Pulisic missed the game against Australia and was mostly ineffective in the remaining matches, including against Belgium where he injured his ankle.
After the loss, Pulisic said he sprained his ankle and hoped to rest and recover.
Sydney Leroux, a former women’s World Cup champion, criticized Pulisic for resting too much during the tournament and said the team lacked desperation.
Former U.S. women’s players Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn also expressed disappointment in the team’s effort and lack of fight.
The U.S. women’s national team will compete next summer in the Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 and advance to the quarterfinals. Lionel Messi scored the winning goal in added time, helping Argentina continue their title defense.
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Argentina was losing 2-0 to Egypt early in the match.
Egypt’s goals were scored by Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko.
Messi missed a penalty early in the game but later scored twice, including the equalizer and the winning goal.
Cristian Romero scored a crucial header that began Argentina’s comeback.
Enzo Fernandez scored the final goal in stoppage time.
Argentina will next face Colombia or Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Egypt had a goal disallowed and a coach received a red card after the match.
Messi has scored in nine consecutive World Cup games and leads the tournament’s scoring race with eight goals.
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Christian McCaffrey played all 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 after recovering from injuries. Although he had a historic season with over 2,100 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns, his running efficiency dropped compared to previous years.
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McCaffrey played only four games in 2024 due to Achilles and knee injuries.
In 2025, he had 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns.
He had a career-high 413 touches during the season.
McCaffrey led the 49ers with 924 receiving yards, his second-best career total.
He was the second player in NFL history to have at least 800 rushing and 800 receiving yards in three seasons.
His yards per carry dropped from 5.4 in 2023 to 3.9 in 2025, the lowest since his rookie year in 2017.
The decrease in efficiency was linked to his heavy workload.
The 49ers strengthened their team by adding players like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk for a more balanced offense in 2026.
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The San Antonio Spurs will play in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a mix of new draft picks and young players. Their first game is on July 9 against the Atlanta Hawks, with several other games planned in the following days.
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The Spurs are making their 19th appearance in the NBA Summer League.
The team includes the 2025 first-round pick Carter Bryant and four players from the 2026 draft.
Emanuel Miller and Jayden Nunn, who played for the Austin Spurs last season, are also on the roster.
Corliss Williamson will be the head coach for the Summer League team.
The Spurs will play games on July 9, 11, 12, and 15 against Atlanta, New York, Milwaukee, and Utah.
The Summer League helps young players gain experience and show their skills before the official season.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves announced their 2026 NBA Summer League schedule and roster. The team will play in Las Vegas starting July 9, featuring new players and aiming to scout talent in the summer games.
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The Timberwolves will compete in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas beginning July 9.
Minnesota’s first game is against the New Orleans Pelicans at 2:30 p.m. CT, broadcast on Prime Video.
The roster includes 2026 second-round draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn and centers Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky.
Nathan Bubes from Boston College is the head coach for the Summer League team.
The Timberwolves will also play Denver (July 11), Portland (July 13), and Indiana (July 15).
The top four teams after these games will advance to the semifinals, with the championship game on July 19.
Minnesota has played 19 Summer Leagues in Las Vegas, holding a 50-45 win-loss record.
A mini-camp was held for the players from July 5 to July 8 to prepare the team.
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Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal in the 2026 World Cup during Argentina’s match against Egypt, leading the race for the Golden Boot award. This goal was part of a record streak where Messi has scored in nine straight World Cup games.
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Messi scored his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup in the 83rd minute against Egypt.
The goal helped tie the match 2-2 after Egypt had taken the lead with two goals.
Messi assisted Argentina’s first goal in the 79th minute.
He has scored in nine consecutive World Cup games, a new record.
Messi now leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, who each have seven.
Messi holds a two-goal lead over Mbappé on the all-time World Cup goal list.
In the 2022 World Cup, Messi was second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals as Argentina won the tournament.
Other top scorers in the 2026 tournament include Harry Kane with six goals.
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