England's initial base when arriving in the United States was, coincidentally, Florida.
Thomas Tuchel and his team spent 10 days in the area, playing warm-up games against New Zealand in Tampa and C… [+1259 chars]

England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.

BBC News

England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge? - BBC

Conor McGregor is officially ready for his first UFC fight in five years after he weighed in at 170.5 pounds (77.3kg) on Friday ahead of his upcoming bout with Max Holloway.
McGregor vs Holloway 2 i… [+1558 chars]

Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC’s most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.

Al Jazeera English

McGregor makes weight ahead of UFC 329 bout against Holloway - Al Jazeera

Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow soccer players look tiny in stature and talent. Scoring seven goals across four World Cup matches entering Saturda… [+7153 chars]

Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation during the World Cup. Known for his towering presence and impressive skills, the Norwegian player has scored seven goals in four matches. Fans have embraced his quirky online persona, dubbing him “babygirl” a…

Associated Press

Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s ‘babygirl’ - AP News

The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide be… [+15031 chars]

The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide between two players.
There is certainty about one thing: Chica…

MLB.com

MLB Pipeline's final mock draft predictions! - MLB.com

Barring a direct punishment of Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, which isn’t considered any more likely now that the trade has been put on hold until the Aspiration investigation concludes, the terms o… [+2932 chars]

The terms of the Kawhi Leonard trade aren't expected to be altered despite the deal being put on hold, plus more from Toronto.

hoopsrumors.com

Raptors Notes: Kawhi Trade, DeRozan, Valanciunas, CMB - Hoops Rumors

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings made history during a Friday night road win against the Toronto Tempo.
A WNBA regular-season record 20,966 fans were in attendance to watch Bueckers and the Wings… [+1121 chars]

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings made history during a Friday night road win against the Toronto Tempo.

Bleacher Report

Paige Bueckers, Wings vs. Tempo Sets WNBA Single-Game Attendance Record, How Many Fans Went to Game? - Bleacher Report

Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox continued their winning ways against the New York Mets on Friday once they finally made it to Queens.
The Red Sox were repor… [+2335 chars]

Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday after a nightmare travel day.

Yahoo Entertainment

Red Sox beat Mets after plane issues strand team in Chicago hours before game in New York - Yahoo Sports UK

The White Sox are sending infielder Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert to the Pirates for lefty Jaden Woods and the No. 34 pick in the draft, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Pittsburgh will part… [+3403 chars]

The Pirates acquired Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert from the White Sox for a draft pick and a minor league pitcher.

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox Trade Jacob Gonzalez, Brandon Eisert To Pirates - MLB Trade Rumors

It took precisely one game for the White Sox to overwrite the vibes after getting swept by the Red Sox.
"Thats what we do," said Tristan Peters. "We dont dwell on the past."
After scoring just two … [+7334 chars]

It took precisely one game for the White Sox to overwrite the vibes after getting swept by the Red Sox. “That’s what we do,” said Tristan Peters. “We don’t dwell on the past.” After scoring just two runs and totaling zero extra-base hits over three games agai…

Soxmachine.com

White Sox 14, Athletics 1: Tristan Peters hits for the cycle - Sox Machine

Wow! What a way to announce your arrival, Caleb Wilson.
In a narrow one-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Summer League, the Chicago Bulls‘ fourth overall pick broke a record in hi… [+3795 chars]

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson goes off for 35 points and sets the NBA Summer League Debut record in his first game. Here's how he did it!

bleachernation.com

WHAT A DEBUT! Caleb Wilson Drops 35 and Makes NBA Summer League History - Bleacher Nation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. When a team is playing as poorly as they have on this current road trip and underperforming as a whole like the Mariners have for much of the season, a lack of effort perceived o… [+6261 chars]

Friday night’s 7-2 loss to the Rays offered a lasting sequence of the Mariners' current four-game losing streak and a glaring red flag on how this team has performed in an uneven first “half" of the season.

The Seattle Times

Contentious moment between Arozarena, Castillo highlights Mariners' 4th straight loss - The Seattle Times

ESPN

Orioles 5-3 Royals (Jul 10, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

LAS VEGAS -- A decade after Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in an all-time "if you can't beat them, join them" move, LeBron James is contemplating a similar relocation.
Andre Iguo… [+3973 chars]

Andre Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP in the first of the Warriors' three titles over LeBron James' Cavaliers, says that the fact that Golden State is even a consideration for James in his free agency search is a testament to Stephen Curry.

Iguodala: LeBron's interest in Warriors a testament to 'great' Curry's stature - ESPN

Well, it wouldnt be a Braves game in St. Louis without a rain delay, now would it? It seems like this is a regular occasion whenever these two teams lock horns in baseball battle especially whenever … [+1371 chars]

The Braves and Cardinals are playing in St. Louis, so of course there’s a rain delay.

Batterypower.com

Braves at Cardinals rain delay chat and discussion - Battery Power

WIMBLEDON, England It wasnt a particularly tense day of mens semifinal action on Friday at Wimbledonat least not on the court.
Both favorites won easily. In the more intriguing second semifinal, top… [+1066 chars]

In Serbian and in English, the 24-time major champ disputed and disagreed with press premises at Wimbledon.

Benrothenberg.com

After a Loss, Novak Djokovic Fights Back - Bounces | Ben Rothenberg

Victor Wembanyama is the definition of a no-brainer max extension for the Spurs and the two sides have agreed to just that, a five-year, $252 million extension, with the Spurs confirming the signing … [+2034 chars]

Wemby is taking the 25% of the cap max, but he very likely will be eligible for 30% max and he's not taking it.

NBCSports.com

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs agree to five-year, $252 million extension that could leave $50 million on table - NBC Sports

If youre the fan who refuses to get too high on Summer League, but also the kind whos keen to see the crown knocked off the recently-anointed New York Knicks, Brooklyns fourth game this summer likely… [+7770 chars]

Brooklyn picks up another Summer League win in blowout fashion

NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets smoke New York Knicks in Las Vegas Opener 91-65 - NetsDaily

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves were among the celebrities competing in the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Reso… [+1442 chars]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves were among the celebrities competing in the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Resort on Friday.

How Stephen Curry, Austin Reaves, Top Athletes Did at American Century Championship Round 1 - Bleacher Report

PITTSBURGH After a rain delay of 90 minutes, the series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park was postponed July 10.
The game will be made up as a doubleheader July… [+1129 chars]

The Brewers and Pirates are slated for a doubleheader after being rained out on July 10

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Brewers vs Pirates game rained out July 10, makeup game details announced - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New data shows that as many as 309,000 people filled Seattle-area light rail trains on World Cup days, but for many transit-watchers, an old question persists: How many people in those record-setting… [+6222 chars]

A snapshot of data from June 19, the day the U.S. beat Australia at Seattle Stadium, shows more riders paid than you may have thought.