Phil Collen, guitarist of the rock band Def Leppard, said the band is working on a new album with a mix of different song styles. They have not announced a release date yet, but the album will be their first full studio release since 2022.
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Phil Collen spoke about Def Leppard’s next album in a podcast interview.
The band’s recent single, “Rejoice,” is one style featured on the new album.
The album includes a variety of songs, some described as surprising or "wacky."
Band members write songs together and decide democratically on the best ideas.
No official release date has been announced for the new album.
The last full album was “Diamond Star Halos,” released in 2022.
Def Leppard is currently touring in Europe and the U.K.
Tour dates are available on the band’s official website.
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The US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) won 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino became the winningest USMNT World Cup coach with three wins in his first tournament.
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The game took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Folarin Balogun scored the first goal before halftime, his third goal of the tournament.
Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute after a VAR (video review) decision, meaning he may miss the next match.
Malik Tillman scored the second goal on a free kick in the 82nd minute.
This was the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout round win since 2002.
Mauricio Pochettino, hired in 2024, has now won three World Cup games as USMNT coach, the most in team history.
Pochettino previously coached top European teams including Tottenham and PSG.
The USMNT will play Belgium on July 6 in Seattle for the Round of 16.
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The Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach, a 6'10" power forward and center, in the NBA draft to fill their need for a future center. Experts say Steinbach has strong skills in rebounding and shooting and fits well with the Hornets’ main players.
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The Hornets needed a center to avoid expensive trades or free-agent signings.
Hannes Steinbach is 6 feet 10 inches tall and plays power forward and center.
Steinbach was chosen 14th overall in the NBA draft.
He is praised for having strong hands and being a good rebounder.
Steinbach shoots about 34% from the 3-point line, adding outside shooting to his game.
Analysts gave the Hornets a good grade for this pick, with some rating it as an A.
Steinbach is expected to start quickly and contribute immediately.
The team’s key players include LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, and Steinbach fits well with them.
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The Detroit Lions have strong players and a good quarterback, Jared Goff, who had one of the best performances last season. Despite finishing last in their division in 2023, experts believe they can improve in 2026 if they have the right coaching decisions.
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The Detroit Lions have talented players including quarterback Jared Goff.
Jared Goff is known for good passing when he has time.
Key players include Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, and tight end Sam LaPorta.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs could add more offense like former player Christian McCaffrey.
The Lions finished last in the NFC North division in 2023.
The team lost coaches Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn after last season.
Head coach Dan Campbell should allow new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to call plays.
With proper coaching, the Lions have a strong chance to improve in 2026.
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The New York Jets finished last season with a poor record of 3-14. Aaron Glenn, now in his second year as coach, has a chance to improve the team, especially with key players like quarterback Geno Smith and receiver Garrett Wilson.
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The Jets had a 3-14 record last season.
Aaron Glenn is in his second year coaching the Jets.
Glenn was a strong defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions before joining the Jets.
Quarterback Geno Smith is seen as an upgrade despite a down season last year.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is a top player expected to get many catches.
Running back Breece Hall is considered a potential big playmaker.
The Jets’ offensive line is solid if players stay healthy.
New players like Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor add versatility to the offense.
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Malik Tillman scored a key goal for the United States in the 2026 World Cup, helping his team win 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Despite an injury during the match, Tillman’s goal was the first American free kick goal in a World Cup in 32 years and helped the U.S. advance to the round of 16.
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Malik Tillman scored a free kick goal in the U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match at the 2026 World Cup.
The 2-0 win advanced the U.S. team to the round of 16.
Tillman played with a bloody right sock due to an injury caused by an opponent’s studs.
This was the first American free kick goal in a World Cup in 32 years.
The U.S. was down a player after Folarin Balogun received a red card early in the second half.
Balogun scored the first goal of the game and was later sent off.
Tillman is 24 years old and grew up playing soccer in Germany before switching to the U.S. team in 2022.
The U.S. will play Belgium next, with a chance to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
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Alex Ovechkin has signed a new contract to play his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals. He will earn a $1 million salary plus up to $8 million more in bonuses, and he plans to continue playing because he loves hockey and competing.
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Alex Ovechkin will play his 22nd NHL season with the Washington Capitals.
He signed a contract with a $1 million base salary and bonuses totaling up to $8 million.
Ovechkin will receive a $3.25 million signing bonus.
He can earn an extra $4.75 million if he plays 10 games.
His contract counts $4.25 million against the team's salary cap.
Ovechkin is 40 years old and will turn 41 in September.
He holds the NHL career goal-scoring record with 929 goals.
Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals in April 2025.
The Capitals missed the playoffs last season but have qualified 16 times in 18 years during Ovechkin’s career.
Ovechkin was the playoff MVP when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
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The Tennessee Titans, a professional American football team, have struggled in recent years but could improve by 2026. Key new coaches and a promising young quarterback, Cam Ward, might help the team compete better in their division.
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The Titans have been one of the weakest teams in their division for the past three seasons.
New head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll have recently joined the Titans.
Cam Ward was the team's rookie quarterback last season and showed some potential.
Daboll is known for improving young quarterbacks' skills.
The team added new players: Robinson and Carnell Tate, who could help Cam Ward perform better.
Success in 2026 depends largely on Ward’s development and Daboll’s coaching.
Daboll previously coached the New York Giants but had limited success there due to team challenges.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, but striker Folarin Balogun received a red card for a foul and will miss the next game. The red card decision came after a video review and cannot be appealed.
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Folarin Balogun scored the first goal in the 45th minute of the match.
He was given a red card in the 64th minute for serious foul play after video assistant referee (VAR) review.
The foul involved Balogun stepping on the leg of Bosnia's defender during a challenge for the ball.
The red card resulted in Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension for the next match against Belgium.
The U.S. team played with 10 men for the rest of the match but still won 2-0.
FIFA rules state that red card decisions in the World Cup cannot be appealed or overturned.
U.S. Soccer confirmed there is no appeal option for the suspension.
U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino said Balogun did not intend to harm the opponent.
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The U.S. men's soccer team won against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout round. This is their first win in this stage since 2002. The U.S. will next play against Belgium but will not have their key player, Folarin Balogun, who was sent off with a red card early in the second half.
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The U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout round.
This is the U.S. team's first knockout round victory since 2002.
The next match for the U.S. will be against Belgium.
Folarin Balogun, a key U.S. player, received a red card early in the second half.
A red card means the player must leave the game and cannot be replaced.
The team will play Belgium without Balogun in the upcoming match.
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Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 cars will make the Silverstone racetrack feel very different this year because the cars will have much less power at key parts of the track. Drivers will face challenges as they manage less engine power and battery energy, especially in high-speed corners like Copse and Becketts. Some drivers think these changes might make the race more interesting.
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Silverstone is known for its fast and difficult corners, which are now affected by reduced car power.
This year’s F1 engines split power about half from the engine and half from electricity, but energy will run low during some parts of the race.
Hamilton said drivers will have to shift gears differently and slow down in corners because of lower power.
Ferrari may fall further behind Mercedes at Silverstone due to these power limits.
Other drivers, like Fernando Alonso and George Russell, agree that power limits make the track harder but could improve racing excitement.
The FIA banned a feature called "straight-line mode" for safety reasons, limiting power on some track sections.
Five out of 11 teams voted against allowing straight-line mode on key track parts, maintaining the power restrictions.
George Russell said most fans probably won’t notice the power drop unless they watch from onboard cameras or listen closely.
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The Boston Celtics traded star player Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and several future draft picks. This trade surprised many because Brown was a top performer and had not asked to leave, while Paul George is older and the 76ers wanted to trade him away.
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Jaylen Brown, a 29-year-old Celtics star and recent Finals MVP, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston received Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round draft picks from Philadelphia.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
Paul George is 36 years old, averaged 17.3 points last season, and the 76ers were trying to trade him.
Brown never asked for a trade and is now joining the team that eliminated Boston from the playoffs in May 2024.
Some analysts compare this trade to the historically bad trade of Luka Doncic, calling it one of the worst in NBA history.
Brown helped Boston win the 2024 NBA Championship and was the Finals MVP.
The trade changes the Eastern Conference dynamics, with Philadelphia gaining a strong trio including Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecomb, and Joel Embiid.
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Tottenham Hotspur football club is spending a lot of money to improve its team, breaking its record for transfer fees twice in a few days. The club’s owners want Tottenham to compete with the top Premier League teams and have already invested over £237 million this summer, with more spending possible.
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Tottenham has spent over £237 million on new players this summer, breaking their club’s transfer record twice.
They bought Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million, a club-record fee.
They agreed to buy Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to £100 million.
Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last two seasons, just above the relegation zone.
The club’s leadership changed when Daniel Levy stepped down as chairman in September.
New chairman Peter Charrington and owners authorized a major reset and invested £100 million twice in 10 months.
Roberto de Zerbi, the new head coach, has more influence on player recruitment.
Spurs aim to return to the top six teams of the Premier League by spending early and heavily in transfer windows.
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Maddy Cusack, a former Sheffield United women's football player, died in September 2023. During an inquest, her mother said the team’s head coach, Jonathan Morgan, negatively affected Maddy’s mental health by making hurtful comments and controlling behavior.
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Maddy Cusack was found unconscious at her home in Derbyshire on 20 September 2023 and died the same day.
Jonathan Morgan became head coach of Sheffield United women’s team in February 2023.
Maddy’s mother described Morgan as her daughter’s "nemesis" and said he made negative comments about her weight to "cut her down to size."
Maddy had a difficult history with Morgan, who previously coached her at Leicester City.
Morgan called Maddy "bottom heavy," which led her to change her eating and training habits in an attempt to lose weight.
Maddy’s mother said her daughter did not have mental health issues before Morgan’s involvement.
Maddy was proud to play for Sheffield United and feared losing her place on the team would affect her job in the club’s marketing department.
Text messages showed Maddy felt unsupported by the club’s leadership regarding women’s football.
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Iga Swiatek won her second-round match at Wimbledon by defeating Karolina Pliskova in straight sets, advancing to the third round. Swiatek showed strong focus and control, earning praise from tennis legend Martina Navratilova for her performance.
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Swiatek beat Pliskova 6-1, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon’s third round.
Swiatek is a six-time major tournament winner from Poland and currently ranked third in the world.
She showed emotional strength after a tough first-round win and played more confidently in the second round.
Swiatek lost only one of the first 17 points in her match against Pliskova.
Karolina Pliskova, a former world number one, is recovering from ankle surgery and missed most of 2025.
Martina Navratilova gave Swiatek an “A+” grade for her performance.
Swiatek has reached the third round in all 26 Grand Slam tournaments played this decade.
Her next opponent will be Alexandra Eala from the Philippines.
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Arthur Fery, a British tennis player, reached the third round at Wimbledon by beating Otto Virtanen after coming back from losing the first set. Katie Swan, another British player, lost her match and did not advance.
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Arthur Fery is one of only four British wildcards to reach the third round in men’s singles at Wimbledon since 2000.
Fery won against Finland’s Otto Virtanen with scores of 5-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Katie Swan returned to Wimbledon after three years but lost to American Madison Keys with scores of 6-1, 6-4.
Only four British players remained in the tournament after the first round; 15 British players lost early, the highest since 1988.
Fery previously beat Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur to reach the second round.
Princess of Wales watched part of Fery’s match.
Fery is ranked 114th in the world.
Fellow British players Jacob Fearnley and Jan Choinski were scheduled to play later for a chance to advance further.
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A recent poll shows many U.S. soccer fans are excited about the 2026 World Cup and the U.S. men’s national team’s progress. However, most Americans are still not strongly engaged with soccer as a national sport.
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The poll was done from June 26-28, after the U.S. team advanced from the group stage but before their win against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
About 60% of U.S. soccer fans felt very excited about the U.S. reaching the knockout round.
Only 25% of all Americans shared that level of excitement.
55% of soccer fans said the U.S. team performed “extremely well” or “very well” in the group stage.
About half of soccer fans thought the U.S. is doing well as a co-host for the World Cup.
Only about one-third of soccer fans approved of FIFA’s management of the tournament.
Historically, the U.S. usually loses in the knockout rounds, with the last win in a knockout game before this World Cup in 2002.
The World Cup has increased interest in soccer but it still faces challenges becoming a major sport in the U.S.
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The Boston Celtics traded star player Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and several draft picks. Former Celtics player Kendrick Perkins criticized the trade, saying it favored the 76ers and was bad for Boston.
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Jaylen Brown, a five-time NBA All-Star and 2024 NBA Finals MVP, was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Celtics received Paul George, a nine-time All-Star, plus first- and second-round draft picks for 2028, 2030, and 2031.
Kendrick Perkins, former Celtics player, called the trade "one of the dumbest trades in NBA history."
Perkins said Paul George is not a consistent player and is not of equal value to Brown.
Jaylen Brown will join 76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe.
The 76ers eliminated the Celtics from the playoffs earlier in the year.
Paul George is 36 years old and had averages of 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game last season.
George performed well in recent playoff games against the Celtics, including scoring 23 points in one game.
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The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) won 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32. Star player Folarin Balogun received a red card during the match, which coaches and fans debated as accidental, and he will miss the next game against Belgium.
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The USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 match.
Folarin Balogun scored the first goal but was sent off with a red card at 64 minutes.
Balogun’s red card came after he stepped on a Bosnia defender’s leg, seen as accidental.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed the red card, despite some controversy.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said the red card was unfair and unintentional.
FIFA does not allow teams to appeal red cards, so Balogun will miss the next game.
Balogun has scored in multiple matches and is an important player for the USMNT.
The next match will be against Belgium, who won their Round of 32 game against Senegal.
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Elliot Anderson, an England midfielder, has moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City in a transfer reportedly worth up to £116 million ($155 million). This transfer is believed to be the highest amount ever paid for a British player.
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Elliot Anderson, aged 23, transferred from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City.
The deal is reported to be worth up to £116 million ($155 million), making it the most expensive transfer for a British player.
This amount is slightly higher than the £115 million Real Madrid paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023.
Anderson is currently playing for England at the FIFA World Cup and has completed a medical exam in Kansas.
Manchester City will finalize the transfer when Anderson returns to England.
The move is Manchester City’s biggest transfer, surpassing the £100 million spent on Jack Grealish in 2021.
Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million in 2024.
He made 92 appearances for Forest, scoring six goals and giving 11 assists.
Anderson is known for his high work rate, strong defense, and ability to help attacks with good passing and ball control.
He will join a strong Manchester City midfield lineup and start playing under new coach Enzo Maresca.
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