Kevin O'Connor &amp; Es Baraheni react to the blockbuster NBA Summer League game and no. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards beating Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. The pair also… [+931 chars]

Kevin O'Connor breaks down day one of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas & reacts to the stalling of Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors.

Yahoo Entertainment

Kawhi deal paused & Summer League takeaways with Nekias Duncan & Es Baraheni - Yahoo Sports

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway weren't exactly exchanging pleasantries during their face off on Thursday night. 
The two had to be separated, a time-honored tradition among fighters:
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Conor McGregor and Max Holloway weren't exactly exchanging pleasantries during their face off on Thursday night.

Bleacher Report

Conor McGregor, Max Holloway Have Heated Face-Off in Video Ahead of UFC Rematch - Bleacher Report

AJ Dybantsa made an immediate statement in his NBA Summer League debut, leading the Washington Wizards to a 92-88 victory over Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Las Vegas. 
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AJ Dybantsa made an immediate statement in his NBA Summer League debut, leading the Washington Wizards to a 92-88 victory over Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Las Vegas.&nbsp;

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson's Final Box Score Stats, Highlights from Wizards vs. Jazz Summer League - Bleacher Report

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Spain hasnt lost and hasnt even conceded a single goal at this years World Cup. La Roja is unbeaten in 36 straight competitive matches since March 2023.
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Spain hasn’t lost and hasn’t even conceded a single goal at this year's World Cup. La Roja is unbeaten in 36 straight competitive matches since March 2023. This lofty standard of play clearly doesn’t scare Belgium, which is on a surging trajectory of its own …

Associated Press

Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals - AP News

CARSON, Calif. On a hot Thursday in Carson at Dignity Health Sports Park, LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney stood on the practice field answering questions.
When we asked about Team USA's World Cup e… [+2760 chars]

Greg Vanney says Christian Pulisic's early injury robbed him of momentum and rhythm in an unforgiving World Cup knockout stage against Belgium.

Fox News

LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney says Team USA was 'too naive,' explains Christian Pulisic's struggles - Fox News

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Golden State Warriors in their first game of NBA Summer League, 101-90. LJ Crier scored 25 for the Warriors and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 to go along with 10 r… [+5506 chars]

Dallas lost, but plenty to like about that performance

Mavs Moneyball

4 thoughts following the Mavericks’ loss to the Warriors, 101-90 - Mavs Moneyball

The White Sox’ lineup will get a major boost tomorrow. Manager Will Venable told reporters (including Scott Merkin of MLB.com) that Munetaka Murakami will be activated from the 10-day injured list. H… [+2141 chars]

The White Sox will get one of the sport's top sluggers back from a six-week injury as they kick off their final series before the All-Star Break.

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox To Activate Munetaka Murakami - MLB Trade Rumors

On Sunday night inside Mexico City's famous Estadio Azteca, England recorded its best ever win on foreign soil at a major tournament, setting up a mouthwatering quarterfinal clash with Erling Haaland… [+5112 chars]

A famous victory over Mexico belongs in England folklore, yet the ultimate prize will demand even more. Up next? Norway.

World Cup 2026: England reached rare heights at the Azteca. Now comes Erling Haaland's Norway - Yahoo Sports

Kylian Mbappé has downplayed concerns over what he described as a "knock on his ankle" during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, saying, "I… [+2837 chars]

Kylian Mbappé has downplayed concerns over what he described as a "knock on his ankle" during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco.

ESPN

France's Kylian Mbappé allays any World Cup injury concern: 'I'm all good' - ESPN

The 2026 Summer Sixers kicked off their slate of games in Las Vegas on Thursday, with No. 22 overall pick Labaron Philon Jr. suiting up in a Sixers jersey for the very first time.
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For the first time, Labaron Philon Jr. played in a Sixers uniform on Thursday. What stood out from the 21-year-old's debut in Summer League?

PhillyVoice.com

Instant observations: Labaron Philon Jr. makes debut in Summer Sixers' opener - PhillyVoice

Welcome back to basketball, folks!
While Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings fans got the California Classic, and a bunch of different teams got the Salt Lake City Summer League, the Minnesota T… [+3635 chars]

The Timberwolves win their Summer League opener over the Pelicans in Vegas.

Canis Hoopus

Timberwolves 105, Pelicans 92: Welcome to a Sloppy Summer - Canis Hoopus

MassLive.com

Red Sox’ Patrick Sandoval returns from long absence — and wishes he could have stayed longer | Sean McAdam - MassLive

As LeBron James' free agency decision stretches into its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have had an opportunity to pitch the four-time champion indirectly.
Sources told ESPN'… [+1404 chars]

As LeBron James' free agency decision stretches into its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have had an opportunity to pitch the four-time champion indirectly.

Teams sending recruiting voice notes to LeBron James via Rich Paul - ESPN

We have an official start date for the J Batt era as the University of Kentuckys new Athletic Director.
UK announced on Thursday that Batt will take over as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletic… [+1916 chars]

J Batt will officially take over as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and the University of Kentucky Athletics Director on July 28th.

On3.com

UK announces official start date for new Athletic Director J Batt - On3

Caitlin Clark finished 11th among WNBA guards in All-Star voting by her peers in the league, and ESPNs David Dennis Jr. insists this is not the great injustice its being portrayed to be.
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Caitlin Clark finished 11th among WNBA guards in All-Star voting by her peers, and ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. insists this is no great injustice.

Awful Announcing

ESPN's David Dennis Jr. defends WNBA's treatment of Caitlin Clark: 'There's really no controversy' - Awful Announcing

LONDON (AP) Coco Gauff had just the shot she was looking for.
Seven years after her breakthrough at Wimbledon, the American player was on the verge of reaching her first final at the All England Clu… [+5024 chars]

Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final. Gauff wasted a match point in the tiebreaker and so did Muchova before she finished it off to win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10). Muchova will meet Linda Noskova in all-…

Coco Gauff ‘panicked’ on match-point miss in drama-filled Wimbledon semifinal loss - AP News

When the Vikings start training camp later this month, all eyes are going to be on the quarterbacks. 
Nothing was settled in the competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy for the starting j… [+1162 chars]

Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will resume their battle for the job in training camp.

NBCSports.com

Kevin O’Connell: Competition is best way to reach QB standard we need - NBC Sports

The fight over Folarin Balogun’s suspended one-match ban has sparked new calls for an investigation by a multiparty faction of European lawmakers.

Politico

Brussels wants action over Trump-Infantino red card controversy - Politico

Jul 9, 2026, 03:56 PM ET
CINCINNATI -- An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-bas… [+2327 chars]

An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.

Ohio judge grants injunction for hoops players suing NCAA - ESPN

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Think of the Flyers as an explorer who landed on a deserted island. On this island, deep within miles of thick jungle, is treasure. The explorer knows the treasure is ther… [+4346 chars]

Adding Carlsson would have filled a huge need and put the Flyers on a faster track, perhaps. But their rise has been about maintaining roster flexibility — and still should be.