Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, joining Joel Embiid and others on the team. According to Tracy McGrady, Brown and Embiid have not spoken to each other since the trade was announced.
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Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brown now plays alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
The trade was made public on July 1.
Tracy McGrady said Brown and Embiid have not had a conversation since the trade.
After a 2026 playoff series, Brown criticized Embiid’s playing style, calling him a “flopper” during a livestream.
Brown did call teammates Maxey and Edgecombe after the trade but has not publicly reached out to Embiid.
Brown had his best season in 10 years, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
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Anthony Edwards is getting ready for his seventh season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been selected as an All-Star four times in a row. The team recently traded for LaMelo Ball, creating a strong pair of players, and Coach Chris Finch said Edwards shows a new level of focus and maturity this season.
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Anthony Edwards will play his seventh NBA season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards has been chosen for the NBA All-Star game four years in a row.
The Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets before the 2026-27 season.
Coach Chris Finch noticed Edwards is more focused and mature this year.
Edwards is more communicative and confident in expressing his thoughts during games.
Edwards averaged 28.8 points per game last season, his personal best so far.
Minnesota was the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoffs last season.
The Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets in the first playoff round but lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the second.
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AJ Dybantsa, the Washington Wizards’ top draft pick, is showing strong performances in the NBA Summer League with two wins so far. His teammates’ support at the games reflects a positive change in the team's culture as they aim for a better season.
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The Wizards picked AJ Dybantsa as their No. 1 draft choice in June.
Dybantsa scored 27 points in his Summer League debut, tying a rookie record.
He also scored 23 points and added rebounds, steals, assists, and blocks in his second game.
Four-time All-Star Trae Young and other teammates attended the Summer League games to support him.
Dybantsa says this shows a culture shift in the Wizards organization and the city of Washington, D.C.
The Wizards have struggled recently, not winning more than 18 games in each of the last three seasons.
The team hopes Dybantsa will help improve their performance in the coming regular NBA season.
The Wizards last had a winning season in 2017-18 with key players John Wall and Bradley Beal.
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LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to leave the team after 23 seasons, making him a top free agent. Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors encouraged James to join the Warriors, highlighting their strong team and good environment.
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LeBron James plans to play his 24th NBA season on a team other than the Lakers.
Multiple teams want to sign James, including the Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, and 76ers.
Steph Curry made a public appeal for James to join the Warriors.
Curry mentioned the Warriors’ organization, competitiveness, and good basketball culture.
James and Curry played together in the 2024 Paris Olympics and have a good off-court relationship.
James’ final decision on where to play next is still pending.
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Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, missed nine games in 2025 due to a toe injury but still showed strong performance in the games he played. Entering the 2026 season healthy, Burrow and the Bengals hope to improve their defense and compete for a Super Bowl.
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Burrow played only eight games in 2025, throwing for 1,809 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions.
He completed 66.8% of his passes with a passer rating of 100.7, ranking seventh among starting quarterbacks.
Bengals had a 5-3 record with Burrow and won just one game without him.
Burrow was chosen for his third Pro Bowl and holds an NFL record of 68.5% career completion percentage.
NFL experts rank Burrow as the No. 4 quarterback heading into 2026 due to his quick decisions and agility in the pocket.
Cincinnati improved its defense in the offseason with new players including Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, Jonathan Allen, Dexter Lawrence, and draft pick Cashius Howell.
The Bengals’ offense remains strong with Burrow, top receivers, and a better offensive line.
The team aims to become a Super Bowl contender if the defense improves.
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Lagerald Vick, a former basketball player for the University of Kansas, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis, Tennessee. The charge relates to a July 4 shooting incident, and Vick is also facing other felony charges from a separate case.
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Lagerald Vick played for the University of Kansas from 2015 to 2019 and was a starter on the 2018 Final Four team.
He was arrested in Memphis on charges of attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm during a dangerous felony.
The shooting victim identified Vick as the shooter after being hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the back.
Vick’s bail was set at $1.5 million, and he was scheduled for arraignment on Monday.
Earlier in 2024, Vick was charged with theft and breaking into a former girlfriend’s home.
Vick played professional basketball overseas in several countries from 2019 to 2024 after going undrafted in the NBA.
During his freshman year, Vick was investigated for alleged assault under Title IX but was not officially charged.
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The Charlotte Hornets traded their star player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed that the trade was difficult because of his close relationship with Ball and praised Ball's talent and future potential.
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LaMelo Ball was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Hornets also sent Josh Green to the Timberwolves in the trade.
In return, the Hornets received Naz Reid and future draft picks.
Ball was the Hornets’ No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
Ball played six years with the Hornets, averaging 20.8 points and 7.3 assists each game.
Ball made one All-Star appearance during the 2021-22 season.
Coach Charles Lee said the trade was hard because of his personal and professional relationship with Ball.
Ball will now team up with Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves.
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Conor McGregor plans to fight again in the UFC despite suffering a serious leg injury that ended his recent match after only 69 seconds. He will need surgery but aims to return to training and complete the final fight of his contract.
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McGregor injured his knee seconds into his recent fight with Max Holloway in Las Vegas.
The injury requires surgery and rehabilitation before he can fight again.
McGregor said he was healthy before the fight and called the injury unexpected.
He has one fight left on his UFC contract but his future with the UFC is unclear.
UFC CEO Dana White supports McGregor’s comeback and has suggested multiple possible opponents.
McGregor previously recovered from a torn ACL in 2013 and a broken leg in 2021.
His last UFC win was in January 2020 against Donald Cerrone.
McGregor has been involved in legal issues and political activities during his time away from fighting.
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Matthew Stafford had the best season of his NFL career in 2025, throwing for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns while leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 12-5 record. Despite being ranked the No. 3 quarterback in the league, some experts say his success is partly due to the strong coaching system and talented teammates around him.
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Matthew Stafford is 38 years old and has played 17 years in the NFL.
In 2025, he threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns with only eight interceptions.
Stafford earned the NFL MVP award for the first time in his career.
The Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in the NFC Championship Game.
ESPN ranked Stafford as the third-best quarterback for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.
Experts credit Stafford’s success partly to Rams coach Sean McVay’s offensive system.
Stafford has top teammates including wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and running back Kyren Williams.
Sean McVay is known for developing strong offensive players and coaching staff.
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Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, announced that this NFL season will be his last. He recently shared photos of time spent with teammates before training camp, signaling his “last rodeo” in football.
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Aaron Rodgers is 42 years old and a four-time NFL MVP.
This is Rodgers’ second season playing for the Steelers.
Rodgers called this his “last rodeo,” meaning his final NFL season.
Teammates shown in the photos include Pat Freiermuth, Mason Rudolph, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek.
Activities included horseback riding, campfire, paddle boarding, and beekeeping.
Head coach Mike McCarthy, who started the NFL career of Rodgers, is in his first year coaching the Steelers.
Rodgers and McCarthy won a Super Bowl together in 2010 against the Steelers.
The Steelers aim to improve on recent seasons but face tough competition in their division and conference.
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The NFL released its Top 100 player rankings for the upcoming 2026 season, placing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson at No. 69. This is Jackson’s lowest ranking since 2023, following an injury-filled 2025 season where he missed games and had lower performance stats.
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Lamar Jackson was ranked No. 69 in the NFL Top 100 players list for the 2026 season.
His ranking dropped significantly from No. 2 in both 2024 and 2025.
Jackson missed four games in the 2025 season due to injuries.
The Ravens finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs.
Jackson’s 2025 stats included 2,549 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 349 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Fans expressed surprise and disagreement with his lower ranking.
Jackson is a three-time First Team All-Pro player and a two-time NFL MVP.
The Ravens will start their 2026 season against the Indianapolis Colts on September 13.
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The semi-final teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been decided. For the first time ever, the top four teams in FIFA's world rankings have all reached the semi-finals.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals include the top four teams according to FIFA rankings.
This is the first time in World Cup history that the highest-ranked four teams made it to the final four.
The teams in the semi-finals are England, Argentina, France, and Spain.
The World Cup is an international soccer (football) tournament held every four years.
The semi-finals determine which two teams will compete in the final match to win the tournament.
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ESPN released its 2026 list of the top 10 NFL quarterbacks based on votes from league experts. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was ranked ninth last year, did not make the top 10 this time but received an honorable mention.
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ESPN surveyed NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the top quarterbacks for 2026.
The top 10 quarterbacks include Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Matthew Stafford, among others.
Jalen Hurts was ranked ninth in 2025 but was left off the top 10 in 2026.
Hurts was given an honorable mention despite not making the top 10.
In 2025, Hurts completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,224 yards, 25 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
He also rushed for 421 yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns in 2025.
The Eagles finished the 2025 regular season with an 11-5 record.
Philadelphia lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the playoffs.
The Eagles will start their 2026 season against the Washington Commanders on September 13.
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Las Vegas Raiders player Maxx Crosby says the Los Angeles Chargers have the most "toxic" fans in the NFL, based on his experience playing against them. He shared that Chargers fans often react strongly to his plays, especially after a recent incident with their quarterback, Justin Herbert.
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Maxx Crosby is a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Crosby says the Chargers have the most toxic fanbase because their fans are louder due to having fewer supporters.
He described an incident where he shoved Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after a late hit, which led to harsh reactions from Chargers fans.
Crosby respects the Chargers fans for being passionate but said he dislikes the Chargers and their rivals.
Crosby was nearly traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2026 but the trade fell through after he failed a physical.
The Raiders drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Expectations for the Raiders’ upcoming season are low, with predictions of around 6.5 wins.
The Raiders will face tough opponents, including the Chargers twice, the first game on September 20, 2026.
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India won the first women’s Test cricket match at Lord’s by beating England by 270 runs. India’s strong bowling and batting performances helped them secure a historic victory in the four-day game.
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India defeated England by 270 runs in the first women’s Test match at Lord’s cricket ground.
England was set a target of 457 runs but was all out for 186 before lunch on the final day.
Sneh Rana took 4 wickets for 42 runs, including the final wicket, and Deepti Sharma took important wickets as well.
Kranti Gaud took 5 wickets in the first innings and was named player of the match.
Yastika Bhatia scored 113 runs, the first century by a woman in a Test at Lord’s.
Smriti Mandhana scored fifties in both innings, helping India’s strong batting performance.
England has not won a home women’s Test match since 2005.
The match attracted a total attendance of 37,846, a record for a women’s Test match across four days.
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Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test cricket coach after the team’s poor results, but he will continue coaching England’s white-ball teams until 2027. England lost many matches and failed to win series against major teams like Australia and India during his four years as Test coach.
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England lost 7 of their last 9 Test matches and 19 of their last 38 under McCullum.
The team did not win any five-match Test series against Australia or India in his four-year tenure.
McCullum apologized for the results and took responsibility for the team's performance.
He remains head coach of England’s white-ball teams with a contract until the 2027 World Cup.
His sacking follows the recent retirement of former captain Ben Stokes.
Off-field issues involving players’ behavior added pressure during his final months.
England are searching for a new Test coach before naming a new captain.
The England and Wales Cricket Board supports director of cricket Rob Key, who remains in his role.
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New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he wants to keep midfielder Enzo Fernandez at the club. Alonso also confirmed striker Nicolas Jackson will join the team’s pre-season tour after Bayern Munich didn’t keep him, and winger Alejandro Garnacho is currently not training with the first team as he looks for a new club.
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Xabi Alonso became Chelsea's new manager and held his first major news conference.
Alonso wants to keep Enzo Fernandez, a 25-year-old midfielder from Argentina.
Fernandez has been linked to Real Madrid, but they denied trying to sign him.
Fernandez is priced around £120 million and has no confirmed alternative club.
Nicolas Jackson, a striker on loan at Bayern Munich, will return to Chelsea’s pre-season tour.
Alejandro Garnacho, a winger, has an agreement to stay away from first-team training as he seeks a transfer.
Italian club Roma has shown interest in Garnacho.
Alonso aims to qualify for European competitions in his first season as Chelsea manager.
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France and Spain will face each other in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas. Key players for France include Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembele, while Spain will rely on young star Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal to try to win a spot in the final.
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The semifinal match between France and Spain will take place on Tuesday in Dallas.
Kylian Mbappe has scored 8 goals and made 3 assists so far in the tournament.
Michael Olise has not scored but has provided 5 assists for France.
Ousmane Dembele scored 5 goals and 2 assists, including a hat-trick in the group stage.
France’s top scorers, Mbappe and Dembele, have scored 13 goals combined in this World Cup.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old, has 1 goal and leads the tournament in successful dribbles.
Mikel Oyarzabal is Spain’s top scorer with 4 goals and 1 assist.
Both teams include star players expected to influence who reaches the final.
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People are using World Cup soccer games as opportunities to meet new romantic partners. A professional matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis, gives advice on how to start a relationship during these watch parties.
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The World Cup is bringing people together beyond just watching soccer.
Some individuals are trying to find romantic partners at World Cup watch parties.
Maria Avgitidis is a matchmaker and founder of the company Agape.
She offers tips on how to use World Cup events to start a romance.
The idea is to use the excitement of the tournament to connect with others.
Watch parties are social gatherings where people watch the games together.
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India defeated England by 270 runs in a women's Test cricket match at Lord’s, which was only the second women's Test played at the venue after 150 years of men's Tests. The match highlighted ongoing challenges for women's Test cricket, including limited playing opportunities, scheduling difficulties, and a need for more domestic long-format games for development.
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India won the women’s Test against England by 270 runs at Lord’s.
This was only the second women’s Test match played at Lord’s cricket ground.
A record crowd of 37,846 attended, the highest for a women’s Test match.
Women’s Test cricket happens very rarely, which makes improving in this format difficult.
England rested some key players to focus on other formats like T20 cricket.
India’s players had more experience with long-format domestic red-ball cricket, helping their performance.
England’s head coach Charlotte Edwards called for more frequent women’s Tests and better domestic long-format competitions.
The women’s Test calendar is crowded with shorter formats, making it hard to schedule more Tests.
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