Stefon Diggs, a wide receiver recently released by the New England Patriots, remains a free agent but believes he can still perform as one of the best players in his position. Several NFL teams have shown interest in signing him just weeks before training camps begin.
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Stefon Diggs played for the New England Patriots but was released after the Super Bowl.
He is 32 years old and considers himself the best number two wide receiver in the NFL.
Last season, Diggs had 85 catches for 1,013 yards and scored four touchdowns.
He has had seven seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards and 80 or more catches.
Diggs recovered from an ACL injury and played about half the snaps last year.
At least five NFL teams have contacted Diggs about joining them before training camps start.
Possible teams interested include the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.
The Washington Commanders may need Diggs to replace a recently departed receiver, Deebo Samuel.
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Aaron Donald, a top NFL defensive player, worked out with the Los Angeles Rams after retiring two years ago. He is testing how his body and mind react to playing football again as he thinks about a possible comeback.
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Aaron Donald is a ten-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.
He retired from the NFL two years ago.
A video showed him working out at the Los Angeles Rams facility.
The workout was a test to see how he felt playing again.
The Rams might limit his playing time to 12-15 snaps per game to protect him.
Donald’s decision to return is still uncertain.
Playing in the 2026 NFL season is a possibility.
The Super Bowl will be held in Los Angeles, which could motivate his comeback.
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LeBron James is a free agent and is deciding between signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors for the next NBA season. He has a history with both teams, starting his career with Cleveland and having a recent rivalry with Golden State.
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LeBron James is 41 years old and a free agent for the first time in eight years.
He was the top draft pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, where he began his NBA career.
He left Cleveland in 2010 to join the Miami Heat, winning back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013.
He returned to Cleveland in 2014 and helped them win the NBA Championship in 2016.
The Warriors and Cavaliers had a rivalry from 2014 to 2018, with the Warriors winning three out of four championships.
LeBron joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 and won his fourth championship in 2020.
He recently said goodbye to the Lakers and is now deciding which team to join next.
Many NBA executives believe LeBron will pick either the Cavaliers or the Warriors for his 24th NBA season.
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The Milwaukee Bucks traded star player Giannis Antetokounmpo and are now rebuilding their team with new players, including rookie Brayden Burries. Burries set high goals for his first NBA season, aiming to become an All-Star, win Rookie of the Year, and help the Bucks make a deep playoff run.
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The Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat during the offseason.
Milwaukee acquired new players such as Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and rookies Brayden Burries (10th pick) and Nate Ament (13th pick).
Brayden Burries played college basketball as a guard for the Arizona Wildcats with averages of 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
In the NBA Summer League, Burries averaged 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1 block per game.
Burries aims to be an All-Star, participate in the Rising Stars Game, make the First Team All-Rookie, win Rookie of the Year, and help the Bucks reach the playoffs.
Strong rookie competitors include AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer, who are expected to have major impacts on their teams.
The Bucks’ chances of making the playoffs this season are considered low with their rebuilt roster.
Burries has shown strong dedication to improving and ambitious goals early in his NBA career.
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Spain will play France in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup on July 14. Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal and coach Luis de la Fuente are confident, while France features top scorer Kylian Mbappé. Both teams have shown strong performances this tournament.
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The Spain vs. France match is a semifinal in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, played on July 14.
Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old Spanish winger, has scored one goal so far but is praised for his skill beyond goals.
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, encourages Yamal to stay calm and enjoy the game.
France’s Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals in this World Cup and 20 goals in total World Cup matches.
Spain has allowed only one goal in the tournament; France has not conceded any since the knockout phase started.
Spain defeated France in two recent tournaments: the 2024 European Championships semifinal and the 2025 Nations League semifinal.
France is aiming for their third straight World Cup final, having won in 2018 and lost in 2022.
Spain last won the men's World Cup in 2010 and seeks to win it again.
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Luis Arraez, second baseman for the San Francisco Giants, has said that if he is traded before the August 3 trade deadline, he wants to continue playing second base for his new team. Arraez is having a strong season both in hitting and defense, with improved fielding under the Giants' new infield coach.
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Luis Arraez is 29 years old and plays second base for the San Francisco Giants.
He signed a one-year, $12 million contract in February.
Arraez has a high ranking in defensive plays (10 Outs Above Average), the best among all second basemen.
His batting stats are strong this season, with a .330 batting average and very few strikeouts.
The Giants have a poor team record (41-55) and may look to trade players.
Arraez stated he wants to stay at second base and does not want to switch to first base if traded.
The Giants’ new infield coach, Ron Washington, has helped Arraez improve his defense significantly.
Arraez is considered the Giants’ most likely player to be traded.
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Actress Aubrey Plaza visited the Indiana Fever’s basketball practice and joked with star player Caitlin Clark. Plaza, who is pregnant, playfully challenged Clark to a game and made humorous comments. Clark is a top WNBA player managing a back injury and was recently voted a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game.
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Aubrey Plaza, known for "Parks and Recreation," visited the Indiana Fever’s practice.
Plaza joked about her own basketball dreams being cut short by two ACL injuries.
She is pregnant with her first child with partner Christopher Abbott.
Plaza teased Fever star Caitlin Clark and challenged her to a 1-on-1 game.
Clark responded with good humor, laughing and walking off after the banter.
Caitlin Clark has been dealing with a back injury this season and has a limit on how much she can play.
Clark averages 20.1 points, 7.8 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game this season.
Clark was voted a starter in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game along with teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell.
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After England’s 2-1 win against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, England’s manager Thomas Tuchel criticized the team for a poor performance. Star player Jude Bellingham responded by praising the players' effort, and teammate Harry Kane defended Bellingham’s reaction while explaining the team understood the manager’s message.
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England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Manager Thomas Tuchel said the team played poorly and was “lucky” to win.
Jude Bellingham responded by appreciating the players’ hard work in the game.
Harry Kane defended Bellingham’s post-match comments and said the team understood Tuchel’s criticism.
Kane said questions asked soon after the game can be difficult because players may not yet know the full context.
Both Kane and Bellingham have scored six goals each in the World Cup matches so far.
Bellingham scored twice in England’s comeback win against Mexico and again against Norway.
England is preparing to face Argentina in the World Cup semifinals, with the winner advancing to the final.
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Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, is no longer ranked as the best NFL quarterback according to a recent poll of league insiders. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was chosen as the top quarterback this year, partly because of Mahomes’ recent lower performance and changes in his supporting team.
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Patrick Mahomes had been seen as the top NFL quarterback since 2018.
He led in votes for best quarterback but was ranked second behind Josh Allen.
Mahomes’ production has been lower than his usual high standards in recent seasons.
The Chiefs’ supporting players, including receivers and running game, have not performed as well recently.
Star receiver Tyreek Hill was traded in 2022, and the team’s passing attack has weakened since.
Tight end Travis Kelce’s performance has declined over the past three years.
Mahomes has been criticized for holding the ball too long and forcing risky throws.
The signing of running back Kenneth Walker is expected to improve the team’s running game and help Mahomes.
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England midfielder Declan Rice has recovered from an illness and some injuries and is expected to play in the World Cup semifinal against Argentina. England recently won tough matches against Norway and Mexico to reach the semifinal.
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Declan Rice got sick and missed parts of the recent England game due to a sickness bug and some muscle pain.
Rice trained with the team again and feels ready to play against Argentina.
England beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, with Rice helping in different positions.
England also won against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium while playing with 10 men for most of the second half.
The match against Norway was very difficult due to heat and extra time was needed.
England’s next game is the semifinal against Argentina, who are the defending World Cup champions.
The other semifinal will be between France and Spain.
The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19.
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed Walker Kessler, a 7-foot-2 center, to a four-year, $130 million contract using a sign-and-trade deal. Kessler is known for strong defense and rebounding, and he hopes to help teammate Luka Doncic by anchoring the paint and setting screens.
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Walker Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers traded two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round swaps to get Kessler.
Kessler is 7 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds.
He is considered one of the best defensive centers available in free agency.
Kessler played only five games last season due to left shoulder surgery but performed very well in those games.
He averaged over 14 points, nearly 11 rebounds, and almost 2 blocks per game in limited play last season.
Kessler says he feels fully recovered from his shoulder injury.
Luka Doncic, a star player for the Lakers, wanted the team to acquire a top center to improve inside defense.
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Lamine Yamal, a young soccer player for Spain and Barcelona, celebrated his 19th birthday with an Adidas ad. He is preparing for Spain’s World Cup semifinal match against France, aiming to help his team reach the final.
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Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona win La Liga two years in a row.
He finished second in the Ballon d’Or, an award for the best soccer player.
Yamal made his World Cup debut in the 2026 tournament held in Mexico and the U.S.
Adidas released a viral advertisement to celebrate his 19th birthday.
Yamal wears the number 19 jersey for Spain.
Spain’s team surprised him with a birthday cake before their semifinal match.
He scored his first World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia.
Spain plays France in the semifinal, with the winner advancing to the final against the winner of Argentina vs. England.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was ranked the top quarterback in the NFL in an ESPN poll of scouts, coaches, and general managers, surpassing Patrick Mahomes. Allen had a strong season with good passing and rushing stats, and the Bills made key changes to improve the team for the next season.
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Josh Allen was ranked the number one quarterback ahead of Patrick Mahomes in ESPN’s latest NFL player rankings.
An anonymous general manager called Allen the most unstoppable player at his position when playing his best.
Last season, Allen threw for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while rushing for 579 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The Bills finished with a 12-5 record and second place in the AFC East division.
Buffalo lost in the divisional playoff round to the Denver Broncos.
NFL experts said Allen succeeded despite having less experienced wide receivers.
The Bills replaced coach Sean McDermott with offensive coordinator Joe Brady as the new head coach.
Buffalo acquired wide receiver D.J. Moore and extended tight end Dawson Knox’s contract to improve their offense.
The Bills are seen as a Super Bowl contender for the upcoming season, with Allen as a possible MVP candidate.
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The World Cup has reached the semi-final stage with four teams remaining. France will play against Spain on Tuesday, and England will face Argentina on Wednesday.
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The World Cup is now in the semi-final round.
Four teams are left in the competition.
France will play Spain in the first semi-final match.
The match between France and Spain is scheduled for Tuesday.
England will compete against Argentina in the second semi-final.
The England vs. Argentina match will happen on Wednesday.
Lukas Weese, a writer for the Athletic, spoke about the matches on CBS News.
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Several college football coaches are under pressure as the 2026 season begins due to poor recent team performances. Coaches at big programs like USC, Florida State, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and Baylor face questions about their future job security.
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UCLA and Virginia Tech fired their coaches early in the 2025 season after poor starts.
There have been 93 head coaching changes in the last three years in college football’s top division (FBS).
USC’s Lincoln Riley signed a 10-year, $110 million deal in 2022 but has not consistently reached high success since his big win in 2022.
Florida State’s Mike Norvell had a mixed record and might be fired soon despite a good 2023 season.
Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell has a losing record and only one winning season since 2022 but will get more support in 2026.
South Carolina’s Shane Beamer’s team had one good year in 2024 but poor seasons before and after that.
Baylor’s Dave Aranda had one top season in 2021 but a losing record overall and needs better results in 2026 to keep his job.
College football coaches face high pressure due to the need for immediate team success and investments in player compensation (NIL).
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France and Spain will face each other in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup semifinal on July 14. Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal expressed confidence in his team ahead of the match, while France defender Jules Koundé responded calmly, viewing Yamal’s words as motivation rather than disrespect.
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The France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal is scheduled for July 14, 2026.
Spain recently beat Belgium in the quarterfinal.
Spain's Lamine Yamal said Spain has beaten France twice recently and sees no reason to fear them.
Jules Koundé, a French defender, said Yamal’s comments show confidence and are motivating.
Spain defeated France in the semifinals of the 2024 European Championship and 2025 UEFA Nations League.
Spain won the 2024 European Championship but lost the 2025 Nations League final to Portugal.
Spain last won the men’s World Cup in 2010.
France is aiming for its third straight World Cup final after winning in 2018 and finishing second in 2022.
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The Washington Wizards general manager, Will Dawkins, addressed rumors about trading All-Star center Anthony Davis and confirmed that Davis wants to stay with the team. Despite injury setbacks, Davis has been active with the team during the offseason, and the Wizards hope to improve their performance in the upcoming season with new and existing players.
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The Wizards have the No. 1 draft pick, AJ Dybantsa, who performed well in the NBA Summer League.
The team traded for Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks along with other players in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, and others.
Anthony Davis has a history of injuries, limiting his playtime in recent seasons.
Davis was involved in team workouts and leading veteran players in the offseason.
Rumors suggested Davis might be traded before the 2026 season, but the Wizards GM said those rumors are not a concern.
The Wizards also have star player Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks as part of their improved roster.
The team aims to build on their summer progress and start the season strong.
Davis has a decorated NBA career, including 10 All-Star selections and an NBA championship with the Lakers.
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The Baltimore Ravens may add a top wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, to their team before the NFL training camp starts. This move could help quarterback Lamar Jackson and improve the Ravens' chance to win their division.
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DeAndre Hopkins played for the Ravens last year but is now a free agent looking for a new team.
Hopkins said he wants to join a team that can reach the playoffs but does not expect to be a top regular-season player.
Stefon Diggs, a leading receiver for the New England Patriots, is attracting interest from at least five NFL teams.
Diggs played with limited time last season due to injury but expects to play better in 2026.
The Washington Commanders might sign Diggs because their other receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, is unlikely to join before the season.
The Ravens have a history of signing veteran wide receivers to support their team.
If Diggs joins the Ravens, he would be the second receiver behind Zay Flowers, who had a strong season last year.
Adding Diggs could help the Ravens compete better against top teams like the Cincinnati Bengals in their division.
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Bryce Harper, a top baseball player, shared his thoughts on which NBA team LeBron James might join next. Harper thinks LeBron will likely return to the Cleveland Cavaliers instead of joining the Philadelphia 76ers, who recently strengthened their team with new star players.
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LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers and has not yet announced his next team.
The Philadelphia 76ers are a strong candidate because they added star player Jaylen Brown.
Bryce Harper was asked about convincing LeBron to join the 76ers but doubts it will happen.
Harper believes LeBron might return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to chase another championship.
The 76ers already have several key players, including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
Adding LeBron to the 76ers could make them the toughest team in the Eastern Conference.
LeBron is also considering the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors.
Bryce Harper is an MLB All-Star playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and understands big sports moves.
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The Orlando Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 112-105 in overtime during an NBA Summer League game. Lester Quinones led the Magic by scoring 30 points and helping in other ways, while Orlando’s strong play inside the paint helped them come back from an early deficit.
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Orlando Magic won 112-105 against the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime.
Lester Quinones scored 30 points and also had 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
The Magic shot 55.4% overall and 48% from three-point range.
Orlando outscored Portland 48-26 in the paint, scoring near the basket.
Portland led 33-22 after the first quarter, but Orlando caught up by halftime.
Keon Johnson made two free throws with six seconds left to send the game into overtime.
Colin Castleton scored 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Orlando.
Jayson Kent was the top scorer for Portland with 20 points and 8 rebounds.
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