Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden will be suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season. Snowden can still play in preseason games, but his suspension starts when the team’s roster is cut to 53 players before the regular season.
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Charles Snowden signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys worth $1.075 million.
He will lose about $189,705 by missing three regular-season games.
Snowden played two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, appearing in 31 games and starting 18.
He has 67 tackles, 6 passes defended, 4.5 sacks, and 1 interception in his career.
The suspension does not affect preseason activities like training camp and preseason games.
Cowboys added new players to their defense in the offseason, including Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence.
Despite Snowden’s suspension, the Cowboys still have several players to strengthen their pass rush.
The suspension starts when the roster is reduced to 53 players before Week 1.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal held in Arlington, Texas. Spain will play in the final against the winner of the Argentina vs. England match.
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Spain scored their first goal in the 22nd minute with a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal.
The penalty was given after teenager Lamine Yamal was fouled by France's Lucas Digne.
Spain's second goal was scored by Pedro Porro in the 58th minute.
France is the top-ranked team in FIFA but allowed only three goals so far in the tournament.
Spain has allowed only one goal in the tournament up to this point.
France was trying to reach its third straight World Cup final but lost.
Kylian Mbappé played for France and was tied with Lionel Messi for most goals in this tournament.
The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium to reach the 2026 World Cup final. Spain scored a penalty in the first half and another goal early in the second half, stopping France from winning the title for the third time.
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Spain beat France with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro.
The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Spain will face the winner of England vs. Argentina in the final in New Jersey.
France was the tournament favorite, known for a strong attack led by Kylian Mbappé and others.
Spain controlled the midfield, limiting France’s chances throughout the game.
French defender William Saliba left the game injured and was replaced.
Spain had two previous wins against France in competitive matches before this game.
Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, and defender Dayot Upamecano made key plays to stop French attacks.
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Erling Haaland, a top soccer player for Norway and Manchester City, played in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, helping Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time. After Norway was eliminated by England, Haaland went on holiday in Sicily, where he was seen with singer Jennifer Lopez at a fashion event.
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Norway competed in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Haaland scored seven goals and helped Norway win its first knockout stage match against Ivory Coast.
Norway reached the quarterfinal for the first time but lost to England in extra time.
Haaland expressed satisfaction with his World Cup experience despite the loss.
Haaland was spotted with Jennifer Lopez at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show in Sicily.
Haaland attended the event with his longtime partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen.
Manchester City will start preseason friendlies on August 1, with Premier League matches beginning on August 23.
Haaland is the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner and signed a long-term contract extension with Manchester City in January 2025.
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Florida State University is hiring Tom Herman, a former head football coach, to join their coaching staff. Herman could become the new head coach if they decide to replace current coach Mike Norvell.
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Tom Herman has been head coach at Houston, Texas, and Florida Atlantic universities.
Herman had his best season in 2015 with Houston, winning 13 games and the Peach Bowl.
He also led Texas to a 10-4 record in 2018, including a Sugar Bowl win.
Herman was fired from Texas in 2021 and from Florida Atlantic during his second season.
He worked as an offensive analyst for the Chicago Bears in between coaching jobs.
Mike Norvell has been head coach at Florida State for six seasons with mixed results.
Norvell led Florida State to an undefeated regular season and ACC Championship in 2023 but then had poor seasons afterward.
Florida State may replace Norvell midseason, and Herman’s experience could help maintain team stability.
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USA Basketball is adding two NBA head coaches, Mark Daigneault and JB Bickerstaff, to Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff. They will assist Spoelstra as the team prepares for World Cup qualifiers and the 2028 Olympics.
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Erik Spoelstra became USA Basketball’s head coach after Steve Kerr led the team to Olympic gold in 2024.
Mark Daigneault (Oklahoma City Thunder) and JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons) are expected to join as assistant coaches.
Both Daigneault and Bickerstaff have never coached the USA national team before.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has been an assistant coach with USA Basketball since 2021.
Daigneault’s Thunder team earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season.
Bickerstaff’s Pistons team earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season.
USA Basketball will play World Cup qualifying games in August against Chile and Colombia.
The team is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Darryn Peterson was picked second overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. After some games in the Summer League, an NBA scout praised Peterson's skills and said he could set a new standard for top NBA guards, alongside Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
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Darryn Peterson was selected as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
An NBA scout said Peterson has the most polished offensive skills of any guard drafted in the last 10 years.
The scout believes Peterson and Anthony Edwards could become the new standard for NBA guards.
Peterson scored 26.5 points per game in his first two Summer League games, with strong shooting percentages.
In his Las Vegas Summer League debut, Peterson scored 24 points but had some struggles with shooting and turnovers.
Peterson enjoys playing as the main scorer for the Jazz's Summer League team and feels more confident than he did playing college basketball at Kansas.
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France lost their key defender William Saliba to a non-contact injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain. France conceded their first goal of the tournament in this match after a penalty was awarded to Spain in the 20th minute.
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France had not fallen behind in any of their first six World Cup matches before facing Spain.
Lucas Digne committed a penalty by kicking Spain’s Lamine Yamal in the thigh while trying to clear the ball.
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty, giving Spain the lead.
William Saliba, who had played almost every minute for France in the tournament, was injured without contact.
Saliba was replaced by Maxence Lacroix in the match.
Saliba has been an important player for France and also helps Arsenal, who recently won the Premier League.
Saliba was uncertain to play in the World Cup earlier due to a back injury.
Before this game, France had conceded only two goals in the whole tournament.
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The Washington Wizards have decided to stop AJ Dybantsa, their top draft pick, from playing the rest of the NBA Summer League to avoid injury. Dybantsa showed strong performances in two games, but the team prefers to keep him healthy for the upcoming regular season.
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AJ Dybantsa is the Wizards' No. 1 draft pick and played two Summer League games.
He scored 35 points in his first game, tying a rookie record for a debut.
Dybantsa averaged 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.5 blocks, and played about 25 minutes per game.
The Wizards also shut down players Will Riley and Tre Johnson from the Summer League.
Wizards coach T.J. Sorrentine said the players had enough preparation from camp and games.
The Wizards are 2-0 in games Dybantsa played during Summer League.
Dybantsa should play a key role next season alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
The NBA regular season schedule begins in late October but has not been released yet.
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James Cook, a top running back for the Buffalo Bills, sees the 2026 season as a crucial chance for the team to win a Super Bowl. Despite strong individual performances and consistent playoff appearances, the Bills have struggled to reach the championship, prompting coaching changes and new player additions to strengthen the team.
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James Cook was a second-round NFL draft pick in 2022 and has improved each year.
In 2025, Cook led the league with 1,621 rushing yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns.
Cook was named to the Pro Bowl three times and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
The Buffalo Bills have made the playoffs seven years in a row but have not won the Super Bowl.
The team fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons and hired Joe Brady as the new head coach for 2026.
Buffalo also added new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard and acquired several new players, including DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb.
Josh Allen, the Bills’ star quarterback, is considered one of the best players and is still performing at a high level.
Fans and players have high expectations for the 2026 season to break past previous playoff losses.
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Rory McIlroy, a top golfer who has won the Masters twice in a row, said he does not worry much about his legacy or how people will remember him. He and another top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, both said they focus on living their lives rather than trying to make history.
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Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament two times in a row.
McIlroy is one of six men in golf history to complete a "career Grand Slam," meaning he has won all four major golf tournaments at least once.
McIlroy said he does not care much about how his legacy will be remembered after he dies.
Scottie Scheffler, the current World No. 1 golfer, expressed similar thoughts about not playing for a place in history.
Both golfers shared the idea that life ends and they focus on what they do now.
McIlroy is preparing for the 2026 Open Championship and will start his first round on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
He will play with golfers Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick in that round.
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Leeds United have agreed to pay £34.1 million to the Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic. The 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international has not yet finalized personal terms or completed a medical.
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Leeds United agreed a £34.1 million fee with Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Muharemovic is 23 years old and plays as a centre-back (defender).
Other Premier League clubs are also interested in signing him.
He would replace Pascal Struijk, who recently moved to Brighton for £20 million.
Muharemovic played three matches for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the recent World Cup.
He started his career in Austria with Wolfsberger in 2021 and later joined Juventus but did not play for their main team.
Juventus will receive half of the transfer fee due to a clause from a previous deal.
Muharemovic was involved in a World Cup incident where a US player was red-carded but later had that suspension lifted after President Trump and White House officials intervened.
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Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah will not play for England in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Henderson is recovering from arm surgery, and Quansah is suspended because of a red card.
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Jordan Henderson is recovering from surgery on a broken arm.
Jarell Quansah received a red card in the last 16 match and is suspended.
England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, can choose from other players for the upcoming match.
The starting defense used in the quarter-final against Norway included Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Nico O'Reilly.
Coach Tuchel liked how the defense performed in the win against Norway.
Declan Rice got sick before the Norway game but has since improved and trained fully.
Rice is expected to play in the semi-final match in Atlanta.
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Brian Kelly, former Notre Dame football coach, clarified that he never said Notre Dame could not win a national championship. He explained he chose to leave to coach at LSU because he wanted to be at a place with a chance to win a title. Kelly was fired by LSU during the 2025 season after mixed results.
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Brian Kelly left Notre Dame in 2021 to become LSU's head coach.
Kelly denied saying Notre Dame could not win a national championship.
He said people misunderstood his words; he wanted to coach where winning a championship was possible.
Kelly spent over a decade coaching Notre Dame and often had strong seasons.
Notre Dame played in national championship games but lost in 2012, 2018, and 2020.
Kelly had good early seasons at LSU but was fired during the 2025 season after a 5-3 start.
Marcus Freeman is now Notre Dame’s head coach and recently nearly won a national title.
Notre Dame’s last national championship was in 1988.
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LeBron James is deciding between signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors as a free agent. Experts suggest the Warriors might be his preferred choice because of his friendships there, easy travel to his home, and the fun and happiness he values most.
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LeBron James has narrowed his free agency choices to Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.
His friendship with Draymond Green is a strong reason to choose the Warriors.
The Warriors’ location allows quick flights to James' home in Los Angeles.
Playing for Golden State means less pressure as there are other strong teammates.
Fun and happiness, not just winning or money, are his main priorities.
James has a good relationship with Warriors players like Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr.
Cleveland is his hometown, and fans expect him to win one last championship there.
Some analysts compare his decision to other athletes choosing teams based on lifestyle and comfort.
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Golfer Ludvig Aberg lost his golf bag while traveling to the Scottish Open, which caused a delay in receiving his equipment. When he finally got his bag, his driver was broken, affecting his performance in recent tournaments.
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Ludvig Aberg is a 26-year-old Swedish golfer competing in major tournaments.
His golf bag was lost during travel and arrived three days late.
Upon arrival, his driver was broken in half.
Aberg shot 2-under 68 and 1-over 71 in the Scottish Open but missed the cut.
This was his first time missing the cut since January at the Farmers Insurance Open.
He has had solid results in majors this year, including top-25 finishes at The Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open.
Aberg’s best finish at The Open Championship was tied for 23rd place last year.
He will start his next round at The Open Championship on Thursday at 10:04 a.m. ET.
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France and Spain will play each other in a World Cup semifinal match in Arlington, Texas. Both teams have strong records in the tournament, with France’s Kylian Mbappé and Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal leading their teams. Only one of these teams can advance to the final held in New Jersey.
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France and Spain are meeting in a World Cup semifinal on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
France has scored 14 goals and conceded 2 so far, with Mbappé scoring 8 goals.
Mbappé has 20 goals in 20 World Cup games and is close to tying Messi’s career World Cup goal record.
Spain’s teen player Lamine Yamal recently turned 19 and has scored one goal while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Spain has scored 10 goals and conceded 1 in this World Cup so far, with late goals from substitute Mikel Merino.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón held a World Cup record of 650 minutes without conceding a goal until recently.
Both teams have faced each other twice in recent semifinal matches, with Spain winning both times.
The World Cup final will be Sunday in New Jersey, with Argentina vs. England playing the other semifinal.
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Aston Villa football club has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda, the country's tourism board, which will appear on their team shirts. Human rights group Amnesty International has warned the deal could be used by Rwanda to improve its image despite allegations of involvement in conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Aston Villa signed a multi-year, £20 million per year deal with Visit Rwanda for shirt sponsorship.
The sponsorship covers men's, women's, and academy teams.
Amnesty International UK warns Rwanda is using sports to “sportswash” its human rights record.
Rwanda faces accusations from the Democratic Republic of Congo of supporting armed groups and military actions in Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case in the International Court of Justice against Rwanda last month.
Visit Rwanda has similar sponsorship deals with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris St-Germain.
Supporters and human rights groups have criticized those deals due to Rwanda’s alleged role in regional conflict and abuses.
Aston Villa replaced gambling sponsor Betano following Premier League rules on gambling logos on shirts.
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FIFA revealed six entertainers who will perform at the closing ceremony of the men's World Cup final. The event will take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium before the game starts.
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Six celebrities will perform at the World Cup final closing ceremony.
Performers include singers Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams.
Streamer IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., is one of the entertainers.
The ceremony will happen before the match begins.
The final game and ceremony are at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement was made by FIFA on Tuesday.
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Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said France’s football team’s success comes from having diverse players rather than only French-born athletes. A sociologist explained that racism against French football players, like Kylian Mbappé, reflects deeper social and political issues related to identity and exclusion in Western countries.
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Mariano Rajoy credited France’s football success to its multicultural team, implying it has “no French players” in the traditional sense.
Racism against players like Kylian Mbappé is not just about sport but reflects wider social debates about race, immigration, and national identity.
Dr. Leon Moosavi is a sociologist specializing in race and religion at the University of Liverpool.
The debate over racist abuse in football links to broader political and social conflicts in Western democracies.
The article connected football issues to topics of extremist political language and exclusion in society.
The discussion took place around the time of the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Spain and France.
The article was published by FRANCE 24 on July 14, 2026.
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