Will Grier, a 31-year-old backup quarterback who played for six NFL teams, has retired before the 2024 training camp. He last played for the Carolina Panthers and had a steady career mainly as a backup without many injuries.
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Will Grier played as a backup quarterback for six NFL teams, including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers, and Eagles.
He was drafted in 2019 by the Panthers in the third round.
Grier’s career stats include a 53.8% completion rate, 228 passing yards, and four touchdowns.
He made two starts in 2019 but has not played in a game since.
Despite being a backup, Grier earned a stable income and played steadily through 2025 contracts.
Carolina Panthers announced his retirement ahead of the 2024 training camp.
Grier may pursue coaching, following his father’s footsteps, but no official plans are confirmed yet.
Retirement is considered surprising because he was healthy and could have continued earning over $1 million annually as a backup.
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England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals after leading in the second half. England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, accepted criticism for his game decisions, including substitutions, but said losing means accepting responsibility.
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England scored first through Anthony Gordon at 55 minutes.
Coach Thomas Tuchel made several defensive substitutions after this goal.
Argentina scored two late goals, at 85 minutes and in stoppage time, to win the match.
Tuchel said criticism comes with losing and he accepts responsibility for his decisions.
England will play France for third place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi assisted both Argentina goals in the semifinal.
The third-place match will be held in Miami Gardens, Florida, and shown on Fox.
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The Baltimore Ravens hired new head coach Jesse Minter and promoted 28-year-old Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Fans are advised to manage their expectations for quarterback Lamar Jackson as the team adjusts to a new coaching staff, new players, and a new offensive system.
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John Harbaugh was fired after 18 seasons as the Ravens' head coach.
Jesse Minter, former Chargers defensive coordinator, is the new head coach.
Declan Doyle, age 28, is the new offensive coordinator and the youngest in the NFL.
Doyle has never called plays before and is working under Minter’s direction.
Lamar Jackson’s 2025 stats included 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, and his lowest rushing yards in his career (349).
The Ravens added new young players, including two rookie wide receivers, a rookie left guard, and two rookie tight ends.
Jackson’s contract was restructured to lower his 2026 salary cap hit but increased his 2027 cap hit to $84.4 million, the second-highest in the NFL.
Expectations are for Jackson and the Ravens to agree on a long-term contract extension next offseason.
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Lionel Messi responded to critics who accused FIFA of favoring Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. He said Argentina has earned its success through hard work and great performances, including a recent comeback win over England that put them into the final against Spain.
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Some coaches and former players claimed the World Cup was unfairly influenced to help Argentina.
Messi rejected these claims and highlighted Argentina's strong performance over the past four years.
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semifinals, with Messi assisting both goals.
Messi has scored 8 goals and made 4 assists in this World Cup, tying for the top scorer with Kylian Mbappe but leading in assists.
Messi is the all-time leading World Cup scorer (21 goals) and assist leader (12 assists).
Argentina aims to become the third nation to win back-to-back men's World Cup titles.
Argentina will play Spain in the final on July 19 in New Jersey.
France and England will compete for third place on July 18 in Miami.
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LeBron James will soon announce which NBA team he will join next season. Tyrese Haliburton, recovering from an Achilles injury, will co-host a live podcast with James, possibly linked to the announcement.
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LeBron James is deciding between teams like the Cavaliers, Warriors, Heat, Timberwolves, and 76ers for next season.
Rumors mention the Indiana Pacers, where Tyrese Haliburton plays, as a surprise option.
Haliburton is recovering from a torn right Achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Haliburton will co-host James’s "Mind the Game" podcast live at New York’s Fanatics Fest.
Fanatics Fest includes star athletes and offers fans chances for photos and autographs for a fee.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorite team to sign James according to the prediction market Kalshi.
James started his career with the Cavaliers and won an NBA championship with them in 2016.
The live podcast event may reveal James’s final team choice soon.
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England fans in New York City expressed their disappointment after England lost a soccer match to Argentina. Argentina won the game 2-1 and will play against Spain in the final.
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England lost to Argentina with a score of 2-1.
The match was watched by England supporters in New York City.
Argentina's win means they will face Spain in the final.
The match was covered by a North America correspondent named Nada Tawik.
The article focuses on the reactions of England fans after the game.
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Lionel Messi scored key goals and made important assists to help Argentina beat England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19, aiming to become the first men's team since Brazil to win consecutive World Cups.
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Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer and assist leader at the World Cup during the 2026 tournament.
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semifinal, with Messi assisting both goals.
Messi has scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in 7 matches at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi has played in six World Cups, scoring a total of 21 goals and 12 assists.
Argentina lost the 2014 World Cup final, won the 2022 final, and now aims to win again in 2026.
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and Messi both have strong ties to Spain, Argentina’s final opponent.
Messi started his career at Barcelona, moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, and now plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS).
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England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after leading through a goal by Anthony Gordon. England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel made defensive changes late in the game, which allowed Argentina to score twice and win the match.
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England last reached a men's World Cup final in 1966 when they won the trophy.
England was leading 1-0 against Argentina after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute.
Coach Thomas Tuchel made defensive substitutions and switched to a five-defender setup with 18 minutes remaining.
Argentina scored twice late: Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in injury time.
England had only 12% possession after taking the lead, indicating they were mostly defending.
Tuchel was hired to improve England beyond previous near-misses but was criticized for his tactical decisions in this match.
Ivan Toney was brought on very late in the game, his first time playing in the tournament.
The loss ended England’s chance to reach their first World Cup final in over 60 years.
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ESPN analyst Louis Riddick predicts Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will have a big breakthrough season in 2026, similar to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's recent rise. Williams has posted two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and could become one of the NFL’s top receivers alongside teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025 and was ranked No. 3 wide receiver by NFL experts.
ESPN’s Louis Riddick called Jameson Williams a "big game breaker" and expects him to rise in rankings in 2026.
Jameson Williams was the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Williams has played all 17 games in the last season and had 1,117 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns on 65 catches.
Williams’ average yards per catch was 17.2, the fourth-highest in the NFL.
Williams’ teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown had 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.
The Lions and Cowboys were the only teams with two receivers each over 1,000 yards last season.
With changes in the Lions’ play-calling staff, Williams may have a more consistent role in 2026.
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Argentina won the World Cup semifinal against England with a score of 2-1. Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated joyfully. Argentina will play against Spain in the final on Sunday.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal.
The match took place on a Wednesday.
Fans in Buenos Aires showed great excitement and happiness after the win.
Argentina is the defending World Cup champion.
Argentina will face Spain in the final match on Sunday.
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Argentina's captain Lionel Messi helped his team beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final by assisting both late goals. This win sends Argentina to the final against Spain, where they will try to win the World Cup again after their victory four years ago.
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Lionel Messi assisted the two late goals that helped Argentina win against England 2-1.
Argentina was losing 1-0 until the 85th minute when Messi set up Enzo Fernandez's equalizer.
Messi then crossed the ball for Lautaro Martínez to score the winning goal.
This is Messi’s third World Cup final appearance and his second in a row.
Argentina has never lost a World Cup semi-final match.
Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
Messi is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 21 goals.
Messi is aiming to help Argentina become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
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Argentina won 2-1 against England in the World Cup semifinals, coming from behind to reach the final. Soccer analyst Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Argentina’s offensive play and Lionel Messi’s key role in setting up both goals.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal.
England scored first but then stopped playing as actively, according to Ibrahimovic.
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, made offensive changes late in the game.
Messi assisted both goals, although he did not score himself.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal during stoppage time.
Argentina previously came back from behind against Egypt and Switzerland in earlier rounds.
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
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England took an early lead against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, but Argentina scored two late goals to win the match. England captain Harry Kane said the team tried to hold on to their lead instead of pushing forward, which was not enough at this level.
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England scored first with a goal from Anthony Gordon assisted by Morgan Rogers.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, England’s top scorers, were not the scorers in this match’s goal.
England manager Thomas Tuchel changed the formation to a defensive setup, which backfired.
Argentina scored an equalizer in the 85th minute and the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
England had only 12% possession between the first goal and the opponent’s game-winner.
Kane expressed disappointment and said the team was close to reaching the final but missed the chance.
Kane criticized the team's mindset of trying to hold the lead too early instead of continuing to create chances.
England will play France for third place, while Argentina and Spain will play in the final.
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Micah Nori was hired as the Portland Trail Blazers head coach on a contract with one guaranteed year and team options for two more. Some coaches criticized the deal as undervaluing Nori, but he said he is happy with the situation and confident in the team’s potential to win.
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Micah Nori spent five years as lead assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Blazers.
Nori’s contract includes one guaranteed year and team options for the next two, with a below-average base salary plus incentives.
J.B. Bickerstaff, NBA Coaches Association president, said the contract sends a negative message about coaching value.
The Blazers owner Tom Dundon has faced criticism for cost-cutting and rumors of relocating the team.
Nori said he feels supported by the Blazers’ ownership and management and believes the team is ready to win now.
The Blazers finished last season with a 42-40 record and made the playoffs for the first time in five years.
The team recently acquired star player Ja Morant and features other strong players like Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and rising talents.
This roster gives Nori a good chance to succeed in his first head coaching job and compete in the Western Conference.
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Justin Gaethje won a recent fight but might retire, leaving the UFC lightweight championship open. Former fighter Chael Sonnen says Max Holloway deserves a chance to fight for the title if Gaethje retires, and several other top fighters could also compete for the championship.
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Justin Gaethje won his latest fight by TKO in the fourth round against Ilia Topuria.
Gaethje is 37 years old and may retire soon, which would leave the lightweight title vacant.
There are several top contenders for the title, including Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Arman Tsarukyan.
Chael Sonnen believes Max Holloway has a strong case to fight for the title if Gaethje retires.
Holloway recently won a fight against Conor McGregor.
Pimblett also won his last fight quickly without taking damage.
The UFC might arrange a fight between Holloway and Pimblett to decide the next title challenger if Gaethje leaves.
The lightweight division has many exciting matchups to follow in the near future.
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Victor Oladipo, a two-time NBA All-Star, held a private workout for scouts in Las Vegas as he aims to return to the NBA after a three-year absence due to injury. He showed his skills but became emotional after the session, expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
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Victor Oladipo last played in the NBA three years ago for the Miami Heat.
He suffered a serious knee injury (ruptured quad tendon) in January 2029, ending his season.
Oladipo was a top NBA player, earning All-Star selections in 2018 and 2019.
He led the league in steals and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2018.
Oladipo has played for multiple NBA teams, including Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat.
In his last NBA season, his performances were below his career highs.
He had a brief stint playing in China for the Guangzhou Loong Lions.
Oladipo hopes to join an NBA team again and may help as an experienced player and mentor.
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England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but lost after conceding two late goals. Critics say England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, made defensive choices that allowed Argentina to take control and win.
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England scored first through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute.
Argentina equalized in the 85th minute with a goal by Enzo Fernandez.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal for Argentina in stoppage time (92nd minute).
England had only 12% possession after taking the lead.
Coach Thomas Tuchel replaced attacking players late and added defenders soon after leading.
Experts and former players criticized Tuchel’s defensive tactics as too passive.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
England reached their first men’s World Cup semi-final since 1966 but lost the chance to reach the final.
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Argentina made a big comeback to beat England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, scoring two late goals with help from Lionel Messi. New York Knicks player Josh Hart compared Argentina’s comeback to the Knicks’ recent NBA championship win.
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Argentina was losing 0-1 to England but scored two goals late to win the semifinal.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute from outside the penalty area.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Lionel Messi assisted both goals in the comeback.
Argentina also came back from a 0-2 deficit against Egypt earlier in the tournament.
Josh Hart, a Knicks player, compared Argentina’s World Cup run to the Knicks’ NBA Finals wins.
The Knicks had four NBA Finals wins after being behind by double digits.
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
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England’s men’s football team lost the 2026 World Cup semi-final to Argentina after leading 1-0, with Argentina scoring late goals to win. England will play France for third place in the tournament.
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England scored first in the 55th minute by Anthony Gordon.
Argentina scored late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to win.
This is the second time in three World Cups that England lost in the semi-finals.
England’s previous wins were against Mexico (3-2) and Norway (2-1).
England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham each scored six goals in the tournament.
England’s third-place match against France is scheduled for Saturday.
Players expressed disappointment but pride in their World Cup performance.
England has also lost in recent European Championship finals (2021, 2024).
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball to play alongside Anthony Edwards. Edwards helped influence the decision to acquire Ball, with team leaders believing it will improve both players' performance.
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The Timberwolves traded with the Charlotte Hornets to get LaMelo Ball.
Anthony Edwards plays for the Timberwolves and was involved in the trade decision.
Edwards has a strong voice in team choices according to Minnesota’s basketball operations president, Tim Connelly.
Edwards and Ball were drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, picked first and third overall respectively.
Edwards scored an average of 28.8 points per game in the 2025-26 NBA season.
Ball averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists per game in his last season with the Hornets.
Both players expressed excitement about playing together.
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