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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Patrick Beverley, a former teammate of LeBron James, said he was given wrong information about when LeBron would announce his next team. LeBron James has not yet revealed where he will play next season, with teams like the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers as possible choices.
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Patrick Beverley incorrectly believed LeBron James would announce his team decision on a Monday.
LeBron James is choosing between the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Beverley shared his mistake on social media, saying his source lied to him.
Fans and commentators on social media responded with skepticism and criticism of Beverley’s claim.
Prediction markets suggest Miami has a slightly better chance than Cleveland to sign LeBron next season.
LeBron left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and multiple championships.
LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, said they will take their time before making any announcements.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the lack of decision is delaying the NBA schedule.
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Kirby Smart, the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs football team, spoke about Lane Kiffin, head coach of the LSU Tigers. Smart said Kiffin is very smart and adapts well to college football, making him a tough opponent.
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Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin worked together at Alabama from 2014 to 2015.
Smart was the defensive coordinator, and Kiffin was the offensive coordinator under coach Nick Saban.
During the recent college football season, Georgia beat Ole Miss, coached by Kiffin, 45-35.
Later, Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, but Kiffin had left for LSU by then.
Smart praised Kiffin’s football knowledge and ability to evolve with the game.
Smart said playing against Kiffin’s teams is difficult because he understands both offense and defense well.
Georgia will not play LSU in the upcoming season.
Georgia’s 2026 season will begin against Tennessee State on September 5.
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The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have formed a new global partnership with the Asian Tour, ending the Asian Tour's prior alliance with LIV Golf. This deal aims to create more playing opportunities for golfers and strengthen international golf cooperation.
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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour have announced a global alliance.
The Asian Tour was previously linked with LIV Golf, a newer golf league backed by Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf lost Saudi financial support, which had funded it for its first three years.
Rory McIlroy, a top golfer and Masters champion, supported the new partnership.
The new deal extends the existing PGA and DP World Tours alliance to at least 2029.
The partnership will offer Asian golfers chances to play on bigger tours from 2027.
Some golf events will again be co-sanctioned by the DP World and Asian Tours, as before.
LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil is seeking $350 million to keep the LIV circuit running despite setbacks.
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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 NBA Finals but they lost to the New York Knicks. Retired NBA player Tracy McGrady predicts Wembanyama will return stronger next season, win all major NBA awards, and help the Spurs win the championship.
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Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 French basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs.
He was the Defensive Player of the Year and finished third in MVP voting in the 2025-26 season.
Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Finals MVP.
The Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals in five games.
Tracy McGrady expects Wembanyama to win Defensive Player of the Year, MVP, and Tournament MVP next season.
McGrady believes Wembanyama will motivate the Spurs to win the next NBA championship.
Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game last season.
He was selected to his second NBA All-Star game in his third season.
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Sunrisers Leeds won their opening match of The Hundred women's cricket competition by defeating MI London by seven wickets. MI London scored 107 runs, and Sunrisers reached the target with 31 balls left, led by strong batting from Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland.
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MI London scored 107 runs for 8 wickets in 100 balls.
Sunrisers Leeds scored 109 runs for 3 wickets in 69 balls to win the match.
Phoebe Litchfield scored 43 runs from 26 balls for Sunrisers.
Annabel Sutherland was not out with 30 runs from 23 balls.
India’s Deepti Sharma took important wickets early in the MI London innings.
Sunrisers' bowler Kate Cross suffered a shoulder injury during the game and needed a scan.
Dani Gibson, the most expensive player in the auction, is captain of the Sunrisers and took 2 wickets for 17 runs.
The match was played at The Oval and is part of The Hundred competition.
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Remco Evenepoel won stage 16 of the Tour de France, a 26.1km individual time trial, beating overall leader Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds. This helped Evenepoel reduce Pogacar’s lead to 4 minutes 32 seconds in the overall race.
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Remco Evenepoel is an Olympic champion and won the 16th stage time trial at the Tour de France.
The stage was 26.1 kilometers long along Lake Geneva.
Evenepoel beat Tadej Pogacar, the current overall race leader, by 28 seconds.
This was Evenepoel’s second win in a row and his fourth career Tour de France stage victory.
On Belgium’s national holiday, Evenepoel became one of the few Belgians to win a stage on that day.
Pogacar’s overall lead in the race is now 4 minutes 32 seconds.
Evenepoel’s teammate Florian Lipowitz crashed during the stage and had to leave the race with an injury.
Danish rider Mattias Skjelmose finished third on the stage, over a minute behind Evenepoel.
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“The Dink” is a new sports comedy movie about pickleball, focusing on a former tennis star who learns to appreciate the sport during his recovery from an injury. The film features quirky characters, funny moments, and actors like Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, and Ben Stiller.
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The movie centers on a tennis player named Dusty, who dislikes pickleball but tries it for rehab.
Dusty was trained by his strict father, Chuck, and lost his chance at tennis fame early in his career.
Pickleball is shown as a “lesser sport” but is portrayed with respect and humor in the film.
Jake Johnson plays the main character, Dusty, supported by Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris.
Ben Stiller appears briefly as Dusty’s doctor and also helped produce the film.
The movie has many comedic actors in smaller roles, including Patton Oswalt and Chloe Fineman.
Director Josh Greenbaum aims for a mix of silly and heartfelt moments without mocking pickleball players.
A particularly funny scene involves minor characters and adds to the movie’s charm.
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Lionel Messi will take a short break from playing for his soccer team, Inter Miami, after losing the World Cup final with Argentina. He and his teammate Rodrigo De Paul will miss two MLS games to rest following the demanding World Cup schedule.
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Messi lost the World Cup final with Argentina, losing 1-0 to Spain.
Messi plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), helping them win a championship in 2025.
FIFA and FIFPRO recommend players get at least 72 hours rest between matches and a 21-day break after each season.
Messi played 8 matches in the World Cup, including the full 120 minutes in the final.
Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul will both miss two games for Inter Miami to rest.
Inter Miami is currently second in the MLS standings after 15 matches this season.
Messi has scored 12 goals and made 8 assists in 14 games this MLS season.
The 39-year-old Messi has not yet announced if he will retire from international soccer.
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Aston Villa is negotiating to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, initially on loan with a chance to buy him permanently. Chelsea is willing to sell Garnacho, who joined them last year from Manchester United but had limited impact.
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Aston Villa wants to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a possible obligation to buy.
Chelsea valued Garnacho at £43 million last month but is open to a loan deal first.
Garnacho joined Chelsea from Manchester United last September for £40 million.
Manchester United will receive 10% of any future transfer fee for Garnacho.
Garnacho scored one Premier League goal for Chelsea last season and had limited playing time.
Chelsea recently signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a record £117 million.
Aston Villa has made several player sales totaling nearly £200 million this summer.
New Villa signings recently include Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, and Modou Kaba Cisse.
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A business group led by Amit Bhatia wants to buy a small part of Liverpool Football Club. The club’s current owners, Fenway Sports Group, said the group is interested but no deal is final yet.
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Amit Bhatia leads a consortium interested in buying a minority stake in Liverpool FC.
Fenway Sports Group currently owns Liverpool and confirmed the investment interest.
A similar minority stake was sold in 2023 to a firm called Dynasty for £82m to £164m.
Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300m when the club was struggling financially.
The potential deal could value Liverpool at over $6 billion (£4.5 billion).
Amit Bhatia is a businessman and former co-owner of QPR football club.
Bhatia is connected to billionaire Lakshmi Mittal through marriage.
Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season.
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Edwin Diaz, a former New York Mets closer now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, may return to play this weekend after recovering from elbow surgery. The Dodgers will face the Mets at Citi Field, giving New York fans a chance to see Diaz back in action.
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Edwin Diaz left the Mets this winter and joined the Dodgers.
Diaz has been out since April due to elbow surgery.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Diaz might return this weekend.
The Dodgers and Mets will play each other at Citi Field.
The Dodgers have one of the best records in baseball this season.
Mets are having a tough season and might finish with the worst record.
Mets struggle to hold leads late in games, reducing Diaz’s potential impact if he were still on their team.
Tanner Scott has successfully filled the Dodgers’ closer role during Diaz’s absence.
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The French Open has become the first major tennis tournament to offer players a share of the event’s total revenue as part of prize money talks. This new profit-sharing approach sets it apart from other grand slam events and increases pressure on the US Open to adopt a similar model.
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The French Open proposed sharing tournament revenue with players during recent talks at Wimbledon.
This makes the French Open the first grand slam to consider prize money based on event profits.
Players want all four grand slam tournaments to pay 16% of revenue in prize money immediately, rising to 22% by 2030.
Players are also asking for contributions to their pensions and health care, plus a bigger role in tournament decisions.
The US Open prize fund announcement is expected soon, with pressure to follow the French Open’s example.
Some players, including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, may skip the US Open mixed doubles if progress is not made.
Last year, the US Open raised prize money by 21% to $85 million, up from $70 million the year before.
A similar increase this year could push the US Open prize fund over $100 million for the first time.
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The president of Spain’s football league, Javier Tebas, criticized FIFA for planning to expand the World Cup from 32 to 64 teams in 2030. He said this decision harms domestic football leagues and jobs and called FIFA’s leadership system flawed.
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Javier Tebas is the president of the Spanish football league (La Liga).
FIFA is considering increasing the World Cup teams to 64 for the 2030 tournament.
The 2030 World Cup will be hosted mainly by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with some matches in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Tebas believes FIFA’s current leadership system is flawed and has allowed Gianni Infantino to lead too long.
Tebas claims the World Cup event is short (about 40 days) and involves only a small part of the football industry.
He warned that expanding the tournament could damage domestic football leagues, which are important for the sport’s day-to-day health.
Tebas said FIFA is acting irresponsibly by ignoring the needs of national leagues.
FIFA has not commented on Tebas’s statements.
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The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico was widely seen as successful in terms of attendance, excitement, and revenue, though some aspects were controversial. The expanded 48-team format worked well, and plans for a possible 64-team tournament are being discussed. The long-term effects on soccer’s popularity in North America remain uncertain.
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The 2026 World Cup was hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament had 48 teams instead of the previous 32, and the format worked well overall.
Attendance was high, and the tournament generated billions more dollars than expected.
Some new features included hydration breaks, championship rings, and commercial breaks similar to American sports.
Mexico and Canada were pleased with their hosting performances; Mexico reached the last 16, and Canada showed improvement.
The US Soccer Federation had limited control and did not receive direct profits from the tournament.
It is unclear if the World Cup significantly increased new soccer fans in North America.
Discussions are ongoing about expanding future World Cups to 64 teams.
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Referee Anthony Taylor has retired from professional football refereeing after a 20-year career that included over 800 matches. He officiated major games in England and internationally, including the World Cup and European Championships, and cited the intense pressure and constant scrutiny as reasons for his decision.
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Anthony Taylor retired immediately at age 47 after refereeing 831 matches over 20 years.
His final game was the Spain vs. Portugal World Cup last 16 match on 6 July 2026.
Taylor started in the Football League in 2006 and Premier League in 2010, officiating 432 top division matches.
He refereed every major English domestic cup final and many important European and international matches.
Taylor was on FIFA’s list of referees for 14 years and handled 163 international games.
He was shortlisted for the 2022 World Cup final, but excluded due to political tensions involving England.
Taylor faced serious abuse after the 2023 Europa League final but was supported by UEFA officials.
Following his retirement, the English refereeing body merged officials into one group for the 2026-27 season.
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