Alyssa Thomas of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury was suspended for making contact with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark during a game. Thomas revealed she and her family have received death threats and racial slurs after the incident, and she called on the WNBA to better protect its players from such abuse.
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Thomas was suspended for one game for hitting Clark’s throat area during a match on June 24.
The contact happened as Clark stumbled to the floor and Thomas went for the ball; no foul was called during the game.
Thomas said she and her teammates have been targeted with death threats, racial slurs, and their personal information leaked.
She criticized the WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not speaking out about the threats against players.
Thomas served her suspension during a game against the Toronto Tempo on June 27.
Clark left the June 24 game due to a back issue and missed the next game, but her injury details are not fully disclosed.
Thomas stated this situation will not change how physically she plays basketball.
Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark did not practice on June 30 but gave no new injury updates.
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MLB's 2026 Home Run Derby will be streamed live on Netflix for the first time, featuring Tampa Bay Rays player Junior Caminero as the first confirmed participant. The Derby will use a new format where players have a set number of swings each round instead of a timed period.
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Netflix acquired rights to broadcast MLB's Home Run Derby starting in 2026.
Junior Caminero, a 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays third baseman, is the first announced player for the 2026 Derby.
Caminero hit 7 home runs in six recent games, ranking third in the American League.
Last year’s Derby winner, Cal Raleigh, won $1 million by hitting 54 home runs over three rounds.
The 2026 Derby will be held on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The event format changes to a fixed number of swings per round: 20 in Round 1, then 15 in Rounds 2 and 3.
All swings count toward the player's total, whether they hit a home run or not.
Players who hit a home run on their final swing in a round get to continue swinging until they fail to hit a home run.
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The 2026 World Cup now has 32 teams in the knockout round, making it similar to previous tournaments where favorites can still be upset. The US team, playing at home in San Francisco, is seen as a favorite against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but players acknowledge the match will be tough and they must play well to win.
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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage includes 32 teams.
Big teams like Germany and the Netherlands have already faced tough matches and upsets.
The US faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32 round in San Francisco.
US player Christian Pulisic said no favorite wins every time in the World Cup.
Bosnia drew their first game with Canada and won their last against Qatar.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino trusts players like Pulisic and Weston McKennie to break through Bosnia’s defense.
The US team won their group by beating Paraguay and Australia strongly.
US defender Chris Richards said the team will stick to their successful game plan and stay calm if the first plan doesn’t work.
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Kawhi Leonard has been traded back to the Toronto Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers in a multi-player and draft pick exchange. The Raptors plan to sign Leonard to a multi-year contract, aiming to build a strong team around him.
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Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors after being with the LA Clippers.
The trade includes Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, one pick swap, and two second-round picks going to the Clippers.
Leonard played one season with the Raptors before, leading them to an NBA Championship in 2019.
In 2019, Leonard averaged 26.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in the regular season.
Leonard’s famous Game 7 buzzer beater helped the Raptors reach the NBA Finals in 2019.
Several key players from the 2019 Raptors, like Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, are no longer on the team.
The Raptors now have young talents like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley alongside Leonard.
Toronto plans to offer Leonard a two-year contract extension, making him part of the team for at least three more years.
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France won their soccer match against Sweden, showing strong attacking skills. The team relies not only on star player Kylian Mbappé but also on many other players contributing to their success.
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France recently played and won against Sweden in a soccer match.
Kylian Mbappé is a key attacking player for France.
The French team has many players who contribute to their offense.
Their strong attack made it difficult for Sweden to defend.
This game shows that France’s success is due to the whole team, not just one player.
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Maddy Cusack’s girlfriend, Grace Riglar, told an inquest that Sheffield United’s manager Jonathan Morgan called Cusack a “psycho” and made comments about her weight that affected her eating habits. Cusack died at age 27 in September 2023, and the inquest explored her experiences with the manager and the club environment.
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Jonathan Morgan became Sheffield United’s manager in February 2023.
Morgan held a meeting with players in relationships and set rules about their conduct.
Riglar said Morgan called Cusack “psycho” during a match and made weight-related comments.
Cusack found some of Morgan’s actions and comments uncomfortable.
Riglar recalled Cusack being anxious about Morgan becoming the manager.
Cusack died at her home in September 2023 at age 27.
Cusack had been prescribed medication for anxiety before her death.
Riglar was not offered a new contract at Sheffield United and moved to another club.
Riglar said she did not know where to get help at Sheffield United but had better support at other clubs.
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LeBron James announced he will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 NBA season and plans to continue his career with another team. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly the front-runner to sign him, especially after a potential trade involving former teammate Anthony Davis.
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LeBron James will not play for the Lakers in the 2025-26 season.
James has informed the Lakers that he will play elsewhere.
The Lakers thanked James for his eight years on the team.
James has won four NBA championships, including one with the Lakers in 2020.
The Golden State Warriors are trying to sign James in free agency.
The Warriors aim to trade for Anthony Davis to help attract James.
James led the Lakers to an NBA title alongside Davis in 2020.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and coach Steve Kerr are key figures on the Warriors.
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Christian Pulisic, a key player for the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT), is recovering well from a calf injury and is expected to play in their upcoming Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup. The USMNT aims to win this knockout game to advance further in the tournament.
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The USMNT will play Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
Christian Pulisic missed the previous game due to a calf injury but has returned and feels good ahead of the next match.
The USMNT previously lost 3-2 to Turkiye, resting some key players in that game.
Bosnia-Herzegovina qualified from their group with one win, one draw, and one loss.
The USMNT won their first two World Cup games against Paraguay and Australia.
A win against Bosnia-Herzegovina would move the USMNT to the Round of 16.
In the Round of 16, the USMNT would face the winner of the Belgium vs. Senegal game.
The 2026 World Cup has a Round of 32 due to more teams entering the tournament.
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Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Norway in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast late in the game. This win helped Norway advance to the Round of 16 in the World Cup, where they will play against Brazil.
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Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute against Ivory Coast.
Norway won the match 2-1.
Haaland had been quiet earlier in the game compared to previous matches.
Norway secured a spot in the World Cup Round of 16.
Norway will face Brazil on July 5 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Brazil won their match against Japan 2-1.
Haaland reacted to a fan's comment on social media with laughing emojis.
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Norway won 2-1 against Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 16 match held at Dallas Stadium. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, helping Norway advance to face Brazil in the next round.
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Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup Round of 16 game.
The match took place at Dallas Stadium.
Antonio Nusa scored first for Norway in the 39th minute.
Amad Diallo scored for Ivory Coast to tie the game.
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
Haaland’s goal was his fifth of the tournament.
Norway will play Brazil next in New York on Sunday.
Norway’s goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, made key saves to keep the lead.
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England football fans behaved well during the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, with no reports of violence or disorder. However, football-related incidents and arrests have increased in England and Wales compared to recent tournaments.
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England fans in the U.S. showed "excellent" behaviour, with no violence reported.
Only two of five arrests involving England fans in the U.S. happened at World Cup matches.
In England and Wales, there were 463 football-related incidents so far in this tournament.
This number is higher than during the same point in Euro 2024 (304 incidents) and the 2022 World Cup (291 incidents).
There have been 88 football-related arrests in the UK, more than the 66 at Euro 2024 and 56 at the 2022 World Cup.
Many arrests are linked to public order issues like swearing, shouting, or violence.
Before the World Cup, nearly 2,000 fans with banning orders had to give up their passports to prevent travel to the tournament.
Scotland fans also received positive feedback for their behaviour in the U.S., but their incident data is not included.
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Norway won their first-ever World Cup knockout game by beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal and became the fastest player to reach 60 international goals. Norway will face Brazil next in the Round of 16.
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Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Antonio Nusa scored the first goal for Norway early in the match.
Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo equalized with a goal in the 74th minute.
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
This was Norway’s first World Cup knockout win ever.
Haaland has scored five goals in his first four World Cup matches.
Haaland became the fastest player to score 60 international goals, doing so in 54 games.
Norway will play Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 5 at MetLife Stadium.
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Scottie Scheffler tied with Viktor Hovland to force a playoff at the Travelers Championship but lost after missing a short putt. Despite not winning in his last 13 tournaments, Scheffler remains one of the most consistent players this season.
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Scottie Scheffler is currently ranked world No. 1 in golf.
He forced a playoff by sinking a par putt on the 18th hole.
Scheffler lost the playoff after missing a short birdie putt.
He has not won since his first tournament of the 2026 season.
Scheffler has finished in the top 25 in his last 13 tournaments.
He has achieved eight top-five finishes during this period.
Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee called Scheffler the favorite for Player of the Year due to his consistency.
Other players like Rory McIlroy or Matt Fitzpatrick could close the gap by winning upcoming major tournaments.
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Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding will face important games in the 2026 season as he prepares the team for a tough schedule. Key matches against LSU, Texas, and Georgia will help define how well Ole Miss performs and could affect their chance to reach the College Football Playoff again.
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Pete Golding became Ole Miss head coach just before the College Football Playoff and led the team to wins over Tulane and Georgia.
Ole Miss lost 31-27 to Miami in the CFP semifinal last season.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is returning for a sixth year of college football.
Running back Kewan Lacy rushed for 1,567 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.
Ole Miss will play LSU at home on September 19, a game with strong emotions because former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is now at LSU.
Ole Miss will travel to play Texas on October 24, facing a top-ranked team led by quarterback Arch Manning.
Georgia will visit Ole Miss on November 7 for a game that could influence the SEC championship race.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made critical remarks about Ole Miss that could motivate the team.
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The Colorado Buffaloes football team, led by head coach Deion Sanders, improved to a 9-4 record in 2024. The upcoming 2026 season will be important for Sanders to show he can build a winning team without his sons. Three key games that will shape this season include matchups against Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, and Houston.
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Colorado went 9-4 in 2024, a big improvement from 3-9 in 2023.
Deion Sanders has a 16-21 record over his first three seasons coaching Colorado.
The 2026 season is important for Sanders as his sons will no longer be on the team.
Colorado plans to start 11 defensive players and six offensive players from the transfer portal.
Quarterback Julian Lewis, a highly rated recruit from the 2025 class, will lead the offense.
Key 2026 games: season opener at Georgia Tech, Texas Tech at home in October, and Houston at home in November.
Texas Tech’s quarterback Brendan Sorsby will miss the season due to a gambling addiction.
Houston had a strong 2025 season and is a possible Big 12 title contender in 2026.
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The PGA Tour will change its format starting in 2028, introducing a two-series system with relegation and ending sponsor exemptions. Jordan Spieth, a professional golfer who has benefited from sponsor exemptions, said he does not expect the changes to be very different from the current system and is waiting to see how they work in practice.
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The PGA Tour announced major changes starting in the 2028 season.
A new two-series system with relegation will be introduced to the tour.
Sponsor exemptions, which allow certain players to join tournaments without qualifying, will end in 2028.
Jordan Spieth has received sponsor exemptions in recent years.
Spieth commented that the new system feels like a modified version of the current one rather than a total change.
He said adjustments to the system will likely happen after it begins and problems are identified.
Other players like Rickie Fowler and Adam Scott have also received sponsor exemptions previously.
The changes aim to address issues with the current PGA Tour format.
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France is starting its knockout round match against Sweden at the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey. France is undefeated in the group stage with three wins, while Sweden finished second in their group with four points.
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The match is held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
France won all three of their group stage matches, securing first place in their group.
Sweden finished second in their group with one win, one draw, and one loss.
France’s coach Didier Deschamps made some changes to the starting lineup for the match.
France’s team captain is Kylian Mbappé, who is an important attacker.
Sweden’s team captain is defender Lindelof.
The winner will move on to the next round of the World Cup tournament.
The match is seen as crucial for both teams, with France favored to win.
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Erling Haaland scored a late winning goal to help Norway win their first World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1. Norway advanced to the round of 16, where they will face Brazil.
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Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
Norway won 2-1 against Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32.
Antonio Nusa scored Norway's first goal.
Ivory Coast's Arnard Diallo scored to tie the game at 1-1 in the 74th minute.
This is Norway’s first World Cup knockout win ever.
Norway will play Brazil in the round of 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Norway last appeared in the World Cup in 1998, where they also faced Brazil.
Norway has played in four World Cups in total.
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