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Du Plessis Defeats Usman By Unanimous Decision in Oklahoma City
Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City. Du Plessis seeks a title shot after improving his professional record to 24-3 with the win.
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Antonelli Wins Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes After Passing Leclerc
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. He finished 1.952 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc after passing the Ferrari driver on lap 34.
Atlanta Hawks Forward Gueye Fractures Left Foot During July 8 Workout
Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye fractured his left foot during a workout on July 8. He underwent surgery at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex and will be re-evaluated in three to four months.
Fifa Organizes Portugal Team on GlobalX Aircraft Used for Removal Flights
Fifa organized the 4 July flight for the Portugal men's soccer team on a Global Crossing Airlines aircraft. The aircraft has been linked to more than 1,580 removal-related flights since May 2023 according to ICE Flight Monitor data.
West Indies Cricketer Sobers Dies At Age 89 In Barbados
Cricket West Indies announced Garfield Sobers died at age 89 in Barbados on July 17. Knighted cricketer scored 8,032 runs, took 235 wickets in 93 Test matches representing West Indies.
Golden State Warriors Select Lendeborg With No. 11 Pick In 2026 Draft
Golden State Warriors chose Yaxel Lendeborg as the No. 11 selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Draymond Green declined a $27.7 million player option as the team courts free agent LeBron James.
Parkwood All Stars Compete in Diamond Youth Baseball League World Series in Mississippi
Parkwood All Stars compete in Diamond Youth Baseball League World Series in Mississippi. They qualified after sweeping the state championship tournament with a 4-0 record and finished third nationally.
Daigneault Joins USA Basketball Men's National Team Coaching Staff
USA Basketball named Mark Daigneault an assistant coach alongside two others for the national team. The staff starts work during World Cup qualifiers in August 2026 ahead of Los Angeles Olympics.
Good Morning America Interrupts Today Show Streak In Weekly Total Viewers
Good Morning America averaged 2.809 million viewers to surpass the Today show. The margin was 24,000 viewers and ended a nearly six-month streak by the NBC program.
Baltimore Ravens Director Lang Runs Seven Marathons On Seven Continents In January
Dave Lang will run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days this January. He aims to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation supporting ALS research efforts.
Chloe Fineman Leaves Saturday Night Live After Seven Seasons on Sketch Show
Chloe Fineman announced her departure from Saturday Night Live on July 16, 2026. The actor-comedian ends seven seasons on the show before appearing in Netflix drama series Myron Bolitar.
McIlroy Voices Preference For Extended Major Championship Season At Royal Birkdale
Rory McIlroy voiced preference for an extended major championship season before the Open Championship starts at Royal Birkdale. He noted dry weather reduced rough penalty and predicted aggressive tee strategies.
Los Angeles Rams Acquire McDuffie Via Trade And Sign $124 Million Deal
Los Angeles Rams acquired Trent McDuffie via trade and signed the cornerback to a $124 million extension. The team signed Jaylen Watson to a three-year deal as part of a defensive overhaul.
Cleveland Browns Fire Stefanski and Hire Monken as New Head Coach
The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski and hired Todd Monken following a 5-12 season. The team traded star defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for multiple draft picks and Jared Verse.
Detroit Lions Name Jahmyr Gibbs Primary Running Back For 2026 Season
Detroit Lions designated Jahmyr Gibbs primary running back for the upcoming 2026 football season. Pacheco and Vaki take reserve roles following Montgomery departure with group scoring 26 touchdowns.
Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Final in Texas
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium in Texas to advance to the final. The win extended Spain's unbeaten streak to 37 matches and set a record with six clean sheets in the tournament.
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Plans World Cup Semifinal Attendance In Arlington, Texas
Jerry Jones plans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain at his stadium in Arlington, Texas. He ceded control to FIFA and invested $350 million in upgrades while missing earlier matches at the venue.
Fifa Announces 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony Lineup with Cruise and Williams
Fifa announced the performer lineup for the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony on Tuesday. Tom Cruise and Robbie Williams join scheduled acts at MetLife Stadium 90 minutes before the final match kicks off in New Jersey.
Major League Soccer Launches Campaign with 30 Clubs Before 2026 World Cup
Major League Soccer launched a marketing campaign in July 2026 days before the FIFA World Cup final. All 30 clubs will roll out promotional initiatives and twenty-two clubs offer complimentary tickets to first-time attendees.
Egypt Head Coach Hassan Displays Palestinian Flag At 2026 World Cup Tournament
Hossam Hassan displayed a Palestinian flag after a World Cup win, speaking about Palestine. FIFA permits the flags during the tournament, and Egypt's federation has not received sanctions.
Neymar Retires From International Soccer After Brazil World Cup Loss
Brazil forward Neymar announced his retirement from international soccer on July 5, 2026. The forward ends his career as Brazil's all-time top goalscorer with 80 goals in 129 appearances.
Fisk Wins ISCO Championship After Defeating Taylor Pendrith in Playoff
Steven Fisk won the ISCO Championship on Sunday by defeating Taylor Pendrith in a playoff at Hurstbourne Country Club. He earned $720,000 and secured exemptions to the 2027 PGA Championship and PLAYERS Championship.
Bahrain Grand Prix Targets October 2026 Weekend After Calendar Removal
Sources indicate the goal is to reschedule the Bahrain Grand Prix for October 2 to 4, 2026. The race would fit between Azerbaijan and Singapore events following regional missile attacks.
Khosla Family Agrees to Purchase Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 Billion
The Khosla family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen Estate on July 11, 2026. NFL owners are expected to vote on the $9.612 billion transaction during August 2026 before ownership transfers.