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The US Department of Justice said it will drop the case against Olympian David Hearn. Hearn was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. The Reflecting Pool is a large water monument near the Lincoln Memorial. By dropping the case, the government will not pursue any charges against him.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage from Sri Lanka won the gold medal in men's javelin at the Commonwealth Games. He threw farther than India's Neeraj Chopra, who took silver. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem did not finish his throw and exited early.
FIFA is studying whether to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition. The 2026 World Cup will already have 48 teams, the first increase since 1998. FIFA wants to examine how a larger tournament would affect schedules, finances, and player welfare. A final decision will come after the study finishes.
Public transit worked well during the World Cup in Los Angeles. Metro and county leaders say it shows what could happen for the upcoming Olympics. However, plans to avoid traffic problems are still not finished.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said it supports UEFA and CONCACAF in their threat to boycott future FIFA World Cup tournaments. UEFA (Europe) and CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean) are unhappy with FIFA's proposals to change the World Cup format. They say the changes would hurt the sport and the fans. The AFC's backing adds weight to the possible boycott.
Franco Baresi, former Italy defender and AC Milan legend, has died at age 66. He was part of Italy's 1982 World Cup winning team. Baresi spent his entire club career at AC Milan, becoming a symbol of the club. His death was announced by his family and the club.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the idea to sell shares in the World Cup is only a proposal. He stressed that countries are not forced to accept it. Some football governing bodies have criticized the plan, saying it could harm the sport.
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Government leaders are looking into big investment companies. These firms are spending millions of dollars on youth sports everywhere. They buy the best tournaments for games like soccer and baseball. Then, they build great training places and charge parents a lot of money to play.
England has named Joe Root as the captain of its Test cricket team. They also appointed former New Zealand batsman Stephen Fleming as the head coach. Root takes over after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket last month. He will lead England in a three‑Test home series against Pakistan starting on August 19.
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The MLB trade deadline is coming up at 5 p.m. Monday. The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins have already made trades, but the Chicago White Sox have not done any deals yet. White Sox players know the deadline is important and manager Will Venable talked about it in a team meeting. General manager Chris Getz has kept the team quiet on the trade front so far.
The Chicago Sky trailed by 10 points against the Las Vegas Aces. They tied the game in the fourth quarter. With 3.2 seconds left, A'ja Wilson scored the go‑ahead basket for the Aces. Sydney Taylor has been making key plays in the final minutes for the Sky.
A video or story about a cricket player nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting' spread quickly on the internet. The UK cricket team decided to suspend him from playing. The scandal became popular online before any official action.
Ricky Pearsall, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, will miss the rest of the season. He needs surgery on his right knee to fix a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The injury was found after swelling appeared during two training‑camp practices. Pearsall was a first‑round pick in 2024 and has shown promise but has had trouble staying healthy.
The article looks back at five college football uniforms that fans consider the ugliest of the 21st century. It says some of these uniforms are so bad they make supporters and rivals question their love for the game. The writer notes that college football has had many such eyesores in the past 25 years. The piece was published as the new football season is about to start.
Many people are cheering for Palestine at the World Cup. Palestinian flags are seen everywhere in the tournament. This is big because Palestine has never played in a World Cup before. The support might end after Morocco was eliminated yesterday. Now, there are no Arab teams left to represent the region.
The World Dog Surfing Championships took place in Northern California. Dogs and their owners rode surfboards on ocean waves. Judges scored the dogs on balance, style, and fun. The event drew crowds and celebrated the bond between pets and people.
Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback this season. The Bears' offensive line has struggled to protect young quarterbacks in recent years. Coach Ben Johnson stresses that good play starts with the offensive line, or "the trenches." Williams must keep improving his play regardless of how well the line performs.
The Chicago Sky are missing forward Azurá Stevens, who is away for personal reasons. Coach Tyler Marsh says he is focusing on the players he has available. The Minnesota Lynx have signed Chloe Bibby, a backup player the Sky could have kept but could not match due to salary‑cap limits. A salary cap is the most money a team is allowed to spend on player salaries.
Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, said he got sick after eating a meal at a fast‑casual Mexican restaurant during the offseason. He described the illness as a stomach bug that kept him from training. Ridley did not name the restaurant but said it serves burritos, bowls and similar items. He is now feeling better and ready for the upcoming season.
Separatist feelings are strong in Spanish football. In Catalonia, fans often show support for independence at games. They use flags and signs to show their views. The national team is also dealing with this issue.
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, attended the team's training camp shortly after marrying singer Taylor Swift. Fans posted videos of him walking onto the field and commented on his changed physique. Some joked that he looked like he could play offensive line instead of tight end. Others compared his appearance to that of his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce.
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10‑day injured list. They called up veteran outfielder Stuart Fairchild to take his spot on the active roster. Fairchild is a former standout at Seattle Prep high school.
On August 1, Saratoga Race Course hosted a busy Saturday card with three graded stakes races. The first race was the Grade 2 Saratoga Special Stakes, a 6½‑furlong sprint for two‑year‑olds on dirt with a $250,000 purse. Next came the Grade 3 Lake George Stakes for three‑year‑old fillies on the inner turf course. The day ended with the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes, the featured race for three‑year‑olds.
The Indiana Fever ended a press conference early after a reporter tried to ask about Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes. The reporter works for OutKick. The team cut off the question and did not include the exchange in their official video.
King Philippe of Belgium visited the Red Devils team on Thursday night. This visit happened just before their big World Cup game against Spain. The King joined the players for dinner. He also took a picture with them for social media.
UEFA said it no longer trusts FIFA President Gianni Infantino. It criticized his plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors, which has been dropped. UEFA promised to hold him accountable and review the failed equity plan.
Jaylon Johnson has been a Chicago Bears cornerback longer than any other player on the team. In May 2024 he signed a four‑year, $76 million contract that pays him $25 million a year but leaves only a $9 million dead‑cap charge in 2027. That structure makes it easy for the Bears to release him after this season, which would let him become a free agent before he turns 28. The market for cornerbacks has grown a lot in the last two‑and‑a‑half years, so he could get a better deal elsewhere.
Harrison Bader, an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, had a scooter accident over the weekend. The accident made his existing foot injury, plantar fasciitis, worse and delayed his return to play. Because of the incident, the Giants have stopped paying his salary while they investigate. His contract is worth $20.5 million.
Sources say several baseball teams have asked the Seattle Mariners about pitcher George Kirby. The Mariners have told those teams that Kirby might be available for a trade. Kirby is a young pitcher who throws with his right hand and has performed well for Seattle. No deal has been made yet; the talks are still early.
The New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury are playing a WNBA game. Both teams have talented players but have not been winning many games this season. A betting preview looks at which team might win and what the odds are. The preview notes that despite their talent, the teams are struggling to find success.
Danielle Lawrie was a standout pitcher for the University of Washington softball team. Her daughter, Maddie Locke, now pitches for a Snohomish youth team. That team won the Pacific Northwest regional and will play in the Little League Softball World Series. Maddie is a key player and helps lead her team.
The Houston Texans' projected win total for the 2025 season is set at 9.5 games. Quarterback CJ Stroud is facing questions about the team's offensive line. Last season, the Texans finished with a 12‑5 record.
Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting pitcher, had another rough outing on Friday. He allowed five runs on seven hits against the Cincinnati Reds. This was his second straight start with at least five runs given up. His ERA has risen to 3.90, about two runs higher than his 2024 and 2025 numbers.
In July, three college football programs secured important recruiting commitments. These commitments are called 'winners' because they add strong players to the teams' future rosters. The moves happened during the summer recruiting period, before the season starts in August. Fans and analysts watch these signings to gauge each team's prospects.
