French superstar Kylian Mbappé 
told reporters that he suffered a "minor ankle injury" during Thursday's 2-0 win over Morocco, though he added that he's "completely fine."
Mbappé was subbed out of … [+1632 chars]

French superstar Kylian Mbappé told reporters that he suffered a "minor ankle injury" during Thursday's 2-0 win over Morocco, though he added that he's "completely fine."

Bleacher Report

Kylian Mbappe Gives Injury Update After France's 2026 FIFA World Cup Win vs. Morocco in Quarterfinal - Bleacher Report

This summer's World Cup has been one of the most fascinating on the pitch in recent memory. Not because of the teams. Because of two men.
We can all admit that elite European football has become ver… [+4864 chars]

Sky Sports

Kylian Mbappe produces a copy & paste performance as his World Cup battle with Lionel Messi continues to produce magic - Sky Sports

When Israel Adesanya makes his return to action, hell have a new head coach in his corner for the first time in his UFC career.
On Thursday, the former UFC middleweight champion announced that hes s… [+2751 chars]

Israel Adesanya has split with head coach Eugene Bareman and his team at City Kickboxing after training there full time since 2010.

MMA Fighting

Israel Adesanya reveals he’s split with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing: ‘A long time coming’ - MMA Fighting

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on target as France surged past Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup semifinals.
Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of the tournament on 60 minutes o… [+1545 chars]

France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.

Al Jazeera English

Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal - Al Jazeera

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.

ESPN

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

Stephen Curry's pitch to LeBron James this summer is pretty simple: The Golden State Warriors play a good brand of basketball and the golf is pretty strong in the Bay Area. 
Your move, LeBron.
Dray… [+1607 chars]

Stephen Curry's pitch to LeBron James this summer is pretty simple: The Golden State Warriors play a good brand of basketball and the golf is pretty strong in the Bay Area.

Stephen Curry Talks Warriors' LeBron James Pitch in Video Amid NBA Rumors in Free Agency - Bleacher Report

PITTSBURGH -- Matt Olson homered for the fifth time in his past seven games and Jim Jarvis homered for the first time in his career. These long balls, combined with Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning gr… [+3818 chars]

PITTSBURGH -- Matt Olson homered for the fifth time in his past seven games and Jim Jarvis homered for the first time in his career. These long balls, combined with Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam, overcame the three homers Bryce Elder surrendered …

MLB.com

Olson's 25th homer of season helps power Braves past pesky Bucs - MLB.com

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-…

Associated Press

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

Welcome to the PretenDBA, Ebuka Okorie. The Detroit Pistons first-round pick will get his first official run as a professional basketball player as the Detroit Pistons face off against the Philadelph… [+2070 chars]

Pistons fans get their first look at rookie Ebuka Okorie

Detroitbadboys.com

Pistons vs. Sixers: Summer League Begins! - Detroit Bad Boys

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

The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.
Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute just mo… [+1683 chars]

The United States confirm that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.

BBC News

World Cup 2026: US confirm Christian Pulisic leg fracture in defeat to Belgium - BBC

A soccer fan from England who spent his life savings to take his grandfather to the FIFA World Cup was surprised by a gift that restored every penny he spent.
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used the roughl… [+2325 chars]

Jacob Allmendinger spent about $13,300 in life savings to take his 80-year-old grandfather to the FIFA World Cup. Then a surprise gift restored every penny.

Fox News

Man spends house deposit on grandpa’s World Cup dream, then gets unexpected surprise - Fox News

After Egypt's elimination by Argentina in the World Cup on Tuesday, Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour published a video in which he blamed Israel for the 3-2 loss.
In the video, he claimed, among o… [+2796 chars]

"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.

The Jerusalem Post

A Messi conspiracy: Egyptian pundit blames Israel for Egypt's World Cup loss against Argentina - The Jerusalem Post

Welcome to the SP Roundup, my daily fantasy baseball article reviewing every starting pitcher’s performance from every Wednesday game. I apologize for the jokes written in my delirium in advance. Hav… [+22538 chars]

Jake Crumpler reviews every starting pitcher performance from Wednesday

Pitcherlist.com

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 7/8: Nothing But Bennett - Pitcher List

This iteration of the World Cup has lived up to the hype so far. Say what you want about the 48-team format which is probably here to stay unless FIFA expands to 64 teams instead. But having an extra… [+1853 chars]

PELE’s forecast for the final eight: France leads a tight field, Argentina has the easiest path, and Norway has a real chance to crash the party.

Natesilver.net

The Silver Bulletin World Cup quarterfinals preview - Silver Bulletin

Amidst the excitement of the last week or so in Sixers land was a small cloud hanging over things.
After president of basketball operations Mike Gansey pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade to acq… [+1757 chars]

Joel Embiid is excited about playing with Jaylen Brown and the 2026-27 season, according to Mike Gansey.

Libertyballers.com

Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid ‘fired up’ about Brown trade, upcoming season - Liberty Ballers

Welcome to the 2026 MLB Draft.
A yearlong process that appeared to be counting down to an inevitable conclusion has featured some intriguing late drama. For a long stretch, UCLA shortstop Roch Cholo… [+57198 chars]

Here are the top 50 high school and college players most likely to hear their names called this weekend in Philadelphia.

Yahoo Entertainment

MLB Draft 2026: Top 50 draft prospects, starting with Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey - Yahoo Sports

The newly expanded 76-team men's NCAA Tournament will feature an additional site for the next two years: Wichita, Kansas. The men's selection committee convened this week in San Diego and voted on We… [+4784 chars]

Wichita beat out a host of finalists to host six NCAA Tournament opening-round games in 2027 and 2028

CBS Sports

Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament - CBS Sports

CHICAGO First baseman Willson Contreras, expected to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday and for the AL All-Star team on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, wont take his next swin… [+2736 chars]

CHICAGO – First baseman Willson Contreras, expected to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday and for the AL All-Star team on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, won’t take his next swing for the Red Sox until July 17 in the second game of a d…