ESPN is reducing its number of employees as part of big changes in the company. Some well-known sports reporters and analysts, including Karl Ravech, Ryan Clark, and Tom Pelissero, have been let go.
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ESPN is cutting several jobs this week.
The company is changing the way it operates its business.
Karl Ravech, a longtime baseball broadcaster, was laid off.
Ryan Clark, an NFL analyst, was also let go.
Reporter Tom Pelissero is among those who lost their jobs.
These changes affect some of the network’s most famous personalities.
The layoffs are part of ESPN’s plan to restructure.
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NFL teams are starting their training camps with 10 new head coaches and many changes in quarterbacks. The season begins with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, leading up to Super Bowl 61 on February 14 in Los Angeles.
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Training camps start this week, with six teams reporting before the weekend and the rest by next Tuesday.
The Hall of Fame Game on August 6 features the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will open the regular season on September 9 with a Super Bowl rematch.
Ten NFL teams have hired new head coaches, including John Harbaugh (New York Giants), Kevin Stefanski (Atlanta Falcons), and Robert Saleh (Tennessee Titans).
Some new head coaches are experienced, while others are in their first NFL head coaching roles.
Several teams have new quarterbacks or key position changes, such as Tua Tagovailoa competing in Atlanta and Kyler Murray moving to Minnesota.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play the first regular-season game in Australia on September 10.
The goal for all teams is to improve and compete for the championship, which culminates in the Super Bowl on February 14, the latest date the game has ever been held.
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LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to play elsewhere starting in the 2026-27 NBA season but has not yet announced where. His agent, Rich Paul, asked fans to be patient while James makes this important decision about his basketball career and personal life.
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LeBron James is in free agency and deciding where to play next.
He informed the Lakers he will not return for the 2026-27 season.
Rich Paul, James’ agent, said James should not be rushed.
Paul described James' choice as important and complex, involving business and family.
No specific timeline has been set for James to announce his decision.
Several teams are reportedly interested, including the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers, and Timberwolves.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants James to decide soon for TV scheduling purposes.
James is entering his 24th NBA season, a historic milestone.
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The Indianapolis Colts are focusing on three key players for their success in 2026: quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Jonathan Taylor, and cornerback Sauce Gardner. While Jones will lead the offense, Taylor and Gardner are seen as crucial for controlling the offensive rhythm and defensive matchups.
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Daniel Jones is the Colts' quarterback and is expected to be the team's leader.
Jonathan Taylor is the main running back and a key part of the Colts' offense.
Taylor is known for making big plays, handling many carries, and scoring in important moments.
Sauce Gardner is a star cornerback who the Colts highly value after a major trade.
Gardner is expected to be the foundation of the Colts' defensive secondary (defensive backs).
The Colts believe Taylor and Gardner will significantly impact the team’s success in 2026.
The quarterback often gets most of the attention, but teams usually succeed due to strong supporting players.
Taylor controls the offense’s pace, while Gardner influences which players the defense faces.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars see Josh Hines-Allen as their key defensive player for 2026. He is a strong pass rusher who helps the team by pressuring opposing quarterbacks and making it harder for them to play well. Other young players like Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. also bring excitement to the team's future.
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Josh Hines-Allen plays defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars and is very important to their success.
He is a pass rusher, a player who tries to quickly reach the opposing team's quarterback.
Hines-Allen recently signed a large contract extension with the Jaguars.
His ability to pressure quarterbacks helps the whole defense perform better.
Travis Hunter is a young Jacksonville Jaguars player known for being versatile.
Brian Thomas Jr. is a wide receiver expected to be a key part of the offense by 2026.
The Jaguars have several young, promising players building the team’s future.
Hines-Allen is seen as the player who leads the Jaguars’ defense and sets its tone.
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Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record by scoring at least 40 points and making 10 assists in a single game. She was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 25 points and 7.7 assists over three games.
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Clark scored 45 points and made 10 assists in a game against the Seattle Storm.
She made 6 out of 10 three-point shots in that game.
Clark also contributed 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 4 steals during the same game.
The Indiana Fever won the game with a score of 110-107.
The WNBA announced Clark as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9.
Over three games in that week, Clark averaged 25 points, 7.7 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Clark said she believed and visualized having a strong performance before the game.
The Indiana Fever have a game against the Connecticut Sun before the All-Star break.
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Liverpool Football Club is in early talks with investor Amit Bhatia to sell a minority stake in the team. Bhatia, connected to steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, is interested in investing in the club, which is currently owned by the U.S.-based Fenway Sports Group.
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Liverpool FC is discussing a deal to sell a small ownership share to a group led by Amit Bhatia.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool’s current owner, confirmed the investment interest.
Amit Bhatia is the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.
The proposed deal could value Liverpool at over $6 billion.
Bhatia recently stepped down as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) football club.
FSG bought Liverpool in 2010 for about $400 million.
In 2023, FSG sold a minority stake to another sports investment firm called Dynasty, valued between $100 million and $200 million.
No final agreement has been made yet; talks are still in the early stages.
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The Boston Red Sox postponed the return of pitcher Ranger Suarez due to a groin injury. Eduardo Rivera will start in his place while Suarez’s activation date remains undecided.
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Ranger Suarez, a left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox, was expected to return from a groin strain but will not start as planned.
Eduardo Rivera is scheduled to start instead of Suarez in the upcoming game.
Suarez was an American League All-Star before he got injured.
The Red Sox have three left-handed pitchers on the injured list: Suarez, Garrett Crochet, and Connelly Early.
Garrett Crochet has left shoulder inflammation and has not started throwing again.
Connelly Early might return as early as late July but has not yet thrown in a bullpen session.
Early will need additional practice or rehab games before returning to regular play.
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American cyclist Brandon McNulty was involved in a road rage incident before stage 16 of the Tour de France. A driver became angry, stopped after overtaking McNulty, and McNulty collided with the vehicle but was not hurt and still competed that day.
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The incident happened before the individual time trial stage 16 of the Tour de France on July 21, 2026.
The driver appeared angry and stopped after passing McNulty on the road.
McNulty collided with the car but sustained no injuries.
The driver was a member of the public and not connected to the race.
Brandon McNulty is a teammate of race leader Tadej Pogačar.
Pogačar had a strong lead going into the time trial event.
The race was taking place near Lake Geneva, on the border between France and Switzerland.
The Tour de France is scheduled to finish on July 26 in Paris.
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Klay Thompson, a well-known NBA player, is playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024-25 season under a three-year contract. He said he would like to finish his basketball career with his old team, the Golden State Warriors, where he won four NBA titles.
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Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks before the 2024-25 season.
He played 72 games for the Mavericks in the 2024-25 season, scoring an average of 14 points per game.
Thompson spent the first 11 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors.
He was one half of the “Splash Brothers” duo with Steph Curry on the Warriors.
Thompson helped the Warriors win four NBA championship titles.
At a public event, Thompson said he might like to end his career playing again for the Golden State Warriors.
He said moving to the Mavericks helped him feel better mentally and gave new energy to his career.
Thompson is 36 years old and plays as a shooting guard.
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LeBron James is thinking about changing teams for the 2026-27 NBA season. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recently joined the Miami Heat, said he would like James to join him but will let James decide on his own without any pressure.
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LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to play for a different team in the 2026-27 season.
James is currently a free agent, meaning he can choose which team to join next.
The Miami Heat are one of the leading teams interested in signing James.
The Heat recently traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP.
Antetokounmpo expressed admiration for James and said it would be great to play with him.
Antetokounmpo respects James’s career decisions and will not pressure him to join Miami.
There is no set date for when James will announce his decision.
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The Los Angeles Angels ended a long losing streak by winning a game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a walk-off hit-by-pitch. This victory stopped their 106-game losing streak when trailing in the ninth inning.
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The Angels were losing 2-1 going into the ninth inning against the Cardinals.
Vaughn Grissom hit a double to tie the game at 2-2.
Jo Adell was hit by a pitch, giving the Angels a 3-2 walk-off win.
The Angels had been on a 106-game losing streak when trailing late in games, the longest active streak in MLB.
Their overall record was 40-61, the worst in the American League.
The Angels started a two-game winning streak with this victory.
The team fired their general manager Perry Minasian on June 26.
John Mozeliak, former Cardinals executive, was hired as interim GM to help find a new general manager.
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The 2026 World Cup featured 48 teams, the most ever, and lasted 39 days with 104 matches. Many players gained millions of new followers on social media, increasing the fame of their countries during the tournament. The World Cup also broke TV viewing records, especially in Spain during the final.
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The 2026 World Cup had 48 teams, 16 more than previous tournaments.
Norway’s Erling Haaland gained 32.1 million Instagram followers and helped Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time.
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha gained 29.4 million followers after a strong performance.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo gained 11.4 million followers; Spain’s Lamine Yamal gained 11 million.
Brazil’s Neymar and Endrick combined for 13.3 million new followers.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi gained 7.5 million followers, adding to his existing large following.
New Zealand’s Tim Payne’s followers increased from 4,700 to 5.8 million during the tournament.
The final between Spain and Argentina had a record TV audience in Spain, with 15.7 million viewers.
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed Arthur Kaluma to a two-way contract after he impressed during the NBA Summer League. Kaluma, who was not selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 18.6 points and showed strong shooting skills, helping the Lakers fill gaps left by player departures.
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Arthur Kaluma joined the Lakers on a two-way contract.
Kaluma was undrafted in 2025 after playing college basketball for four years.
In the Summer League, he averaged 18.6 points per game with high shooting accuracy (61% field goals, 50% three-pointers).
His top game was scoring 34 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers lost forwards LeBron James and Rui Hachimura in free agency and need new players for their frontcourt.
The team will likely waive Peter Suder to make space for Kaluma’s contract on their roster.
Two-way contracts allow players to play for both the NBA team and its G League affiliate.
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Ben Stokes scored 108 runs and helped Durham win against Derbyshire in a One-Day Cup cricket match. This was his first limited-overs game for Durham in nearly 12 years and his first competitive game since retiring from Test cricket three weeks ago.
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Ben Stokes made a century (108 runs) while suffering from severe cramp during the match.
He helped Durham reach their target of 257 runs and secure a five-wicket victory.
Stokes also bowled nine overs but did not take any wickets.
Derbyshire’s Martin Andersson scored a century that was key for their total of 256 runs.
Ben Aitchison took two early wickets for Durham.
Stokes received support from teammates Will Rhodes (45 runs), Colin Ackermann, and Ollie Robinson.
This was Stokes’s 10th century in List A cricket.
The match marked Stokes’s return to one-day cricket after retiring from Test play three weeks earlier.
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Sam Mewis, a former player for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and current host of "The Women's Game" podcast, talked with CBS News about the recently finished Men's FIFA World Cup. She also shared her thoughts about the upcoming 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will take place in Brazil.
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Sam Mewis played for the U.S. Women's National Team.
She is now the editor-in-chief and host of a podcast called "The Women's Game."
Mewis appeared on CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss soccer events.
She recapped the Men's FIFA World Cup, which recently finished.
Mewis talked about the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup happening in Brazil.
The 2027 Women's World Cup is a major global soccer tournament for women.
CBS News covered this sports conversation to highlight women's soccer progress.
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LeBron James’s agent, Rich Paul, said LeBron will choose his next NBA team when he feels ready and will not be rushed. Since LeBron became a free agent three weeks ago, several teams have shown interest, but no new offers are needed right now.
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LeBron James is a 41-year-old NBA player and a 22-time All-Star.
His agent, Rich Paul, says LeBron will make his next team decision on his own time.
LeBron left the Los Angeles Lakers and is now a free agent.
Potential teams interested include the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants LeBron to announce his choice soon to finalize the schedule.
LeBron’s agent said this decision is about business, not creating a public spectacle like in 2010.
Last season, LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games.
Over his career, he has played 1,622 games with three teams, averaging 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists.
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After the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football player, is leaving Liverpool and may join the Turkish club Besiktas. Other possible destinations include Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia’s Pro League.
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Salah’s team exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 after losing to Argentina.
Salah is 31 years old and has recently left Liverpool.
Besiktas from Turkey is considered a leading candidate to sign Salah, with talks reportedly underway.
Besiktas finished fourth last season and will play in the Europa League this year.
Saudi Arabia’s Pro League is interested in Salah, seeing him as a major signing.
MLS also wants Salah, possibly to replace aging star Lionel Messi.
Salah is respected both for his talent on the field and his positive behavior off the field.
Liverpool’s new manager, Andoni Iraola, faces the challenge of replacing Salah but plans a gradual approach to avoid pressure on a new player.
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Jordyn Brooks, a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $51.3 million with $35 million guaranteed. Brooks was a leading player last season, and the Dolphins want to keep him as a key part of their team going forward.
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Jordyn Brooks signed a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins.
The deal is worth $51.3 million, with $35 million guaranteed.
Brooks led the NFL last season with 183 tackles and was named an All-Pro for the first time.
He joined the Dolphins in 2024 after being a 2020 first-round draft pick by Seattle.
Brooks has made 326 tackles and 6.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
The Dolphins have signed two other core players recently: De’Von Achane and Aaron Brewer.
Miami’s general manager and coach were replaced after a disappointing last season.
The new Dolphins GM, Jon-Eric Sullivan, has expressed a desire to keep Brooks long term.
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Lionel Messi returned to Argentina for rest after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. He arrived privately with his family and did not make a public appearance, expressing thanks for support and recognizing the team's achievement.
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Messi’s private jet landed near Rosario, his hometown, early Tuesday morning.
Fans waited at the airport but only saw the SUV taking Messi and family away.
Messi traveled with his wife Antonela and their three children.
His father, Jorge, who is receiving medical treatment, awaited him in Rosario.
Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain with a goal by Ferran Torres after extra time.
Messi posted on Instagram about the pain of losing and appreciation for the team effort and fan support.
Fifteen other Argentine players arrived separately in Buenos Aires after the final.
Messi finished the tournament with eight goals, second to France’s Kylian Mbappé, who leads the all-time World Cup scoring chart.
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