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July 16, 2026
Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYs ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guy
Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'
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July 15, 2026
Man is fired after Chelsea Gray posts racist message he allegedly sent her
A Hilton Grand Vacations employee was fired after Aces star Chelsea Gray shared a racist DM he allegedly sent to her, weeks after Mercury's Alyssa Thomas said she's receiving abusive messages.
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July 14, 2026
Folarin Balogun says his red card controversy 'didn't help' U.S. at World Cup
Folarin Balogun says the firestorm over his World Cup red card 'didn't help' the U.S. men's national team but rejects it as an excuse for a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
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July 14, 2026
Norway star Erling Haaland left the U.S. with seven World Cup goals and a taxidermy raccoon, sparking a run on the item
Erling Haaland, the Norway striker who became a hit with U.S. fans during the World Cup, couldn't leave Dallas without a few souvenirs. Those included a taxidermy raccoon and two squirrels.
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July 10, 2026
Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has names of wife, kids engraved on Stanley Cup above actual players
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had the names of his wife and five children engraved on the first two rows of the Stanley Cup, a move that has drawn widespread criticism and ridicule.
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July 9, 2026
Cheryl Reeve becomes WNBA's all-time winningest coach as Lynx snap brief, and rare, losing streak
Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve became the WNBA's all-time winningest coach Wednesday, earning her 380th victory and surpassing close friend and colleague Mike Thibault.
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July 8, 2026
Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more
The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira.
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July 8, 2026
Marcellus Wiley says wife lied in court filings when she accused him of raping and abusing her
Former Chargers star Marcellus Wiley has been accused of rape and abuse in new court filings by his wife Annemarie. He says he has 'evidence that directly contradicts those baseless claims.'
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July 7, 2026
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland had early-stage CTE when he died by suicide
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early-stage CTE at the time of his November suicide, his family revealed after receiving results of postmortem testing.
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July 7, 2026
Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist posts
A Paraguayan senator wants an apology from French star Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist attack following Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to France.
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July 6, 2026
Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win
French star Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on X, accusing her of 'brazen racism' after Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup knockout loss to France.
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July 6, 2026
Ex-Chargers DE Marcellus Wiley arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his wife
Former NFL Pro Bowl selection Marcellus Wiley has been released on bond after his July 4 arrest on suspicion of domestic battery. He told authorities that "no violence had occurred."
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July 3, 2026
Diogo Jota honored by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal after World Cup win a year after his death
An emotional Cristiano Ronaldo wore Diogo Jota's jersey, honoring Jota a year after his death following Portugal's dramatic World Cup win.
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July 2, 2026
LeRoy Irvin, former Rams cornerback who holds NFL punt return record, dies at 68
LeRoy Irvin, Rams cornerback and special teams standout in the 1980s, has died at 68. He holds the Rams record for non-offensive touchdowns.
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July 2, 2026
Chris Johnson looks to revive Ice Bucket Challenge days after revealing ALS diagnosis
Former NFL star Chris Johnson looks to bring back 2014 viral sensation ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after revealing he has been diagnosed with the disease. Marshawn Lynch and others have responded.
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July 1, 2026
NFL veteran Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murdering their mother
Ciarre Campbell, brother of veteran NFL lineman Calais Campbell, has been charged with murdering their 71-year-old mother, Nateal, inside her Atlanta home.
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July 1, 2026
Fan loudly expresses unbridled enthusiasm for Mexico's World Cup goal ... at Dodgers-A's game
During the Dodgers-A's game in Sacramento, a fan in a Mexico jersey erupted in a thunderous "GOOOAL!" behind home plate after El Tri scored during a World Cup match thousands of miles away.
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June 30, 2026
Serena Williams loses to Maya Joint at Wimbledon in first singles match in nearly four years
In her first singles match in nearly four years, Serena Williams hung tough but ultimately fell to a player 23 years her junior, Maya Joint of Australia, in three sets at Wimbledon.
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June 29, 2026
Lions CB Terrion Arnold, who faces kidnapping and robbery charges, gets bond set at $1 million
A Florida judge set $1 million bond for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, allowing him to practice and play while awaiting trial on eight kidnapping and robbery felonies.
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June 29, 2026
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis: 'You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight'
Record-setting NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he is battling ALS. During a "Good Morning America" interview, the former Tennessee Titans great used eye-tracking technology to speak.
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June 26, 2026
Parents of NFL star Doug Martin allege 'excessive force' by Oakland police in wrongful death lawsuit
The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.
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June 26, 2026
Chris Evert reveals she's battling ovarian cancer a third time: 'I will stay optimistic and determined'
Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time. Former on-court rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King are among those showing their support.
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June 25, 2026
Lions' Terrion Arnold will be charged with kidnapping and robbery, faces potential life in prison
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa on eight felony kidnapping and robbery counts that could carry a possible life sentence if he's convicted.
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June 25, 2026
Drug charges against U.S. skiing great Bode Miller to be dropped, his attorney says
Two misdemeanor drug charges against six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller are expected to be dismissed in Idaho after prosecutors agreed to drop the case, his attorney says.
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June 24, 2026
Former viral UCLA star Katelyn Ohashi returns to gymnastics at age 29
Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, whose joyful floor routines drew hundreds of millions of views and multiple ESPYs, has announced her to elite gymnastics.
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June 24, 2026
Bode Miller says arrest was over friend's cannabis. Cops say skiing great had psychedelic mushrooms
U.S. skiing great Bode Miller faces two misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho, with conflicting accounts over whether cannabis or psychedelic mushrooms were involved in the arrest.
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June 23, 2026
Brendan Sorsby's NFL plan derailed for a year as league decides not to hold supplemental draft
The NFL told former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, derailing his plan to jump from an NCAA gambling ban into the pros.
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June 23, 2026
Former Laker Julius Randle traded from perennial contender Timberwolves to rebuilding Nets
Veteran Julius Randle was traded from the contending Timberwolves to the rebuilding Nets in a three-team deal that also sends center Nic Claxton to Chicago.
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June 22, 2026
Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon ... once she's done playing 'duck duck goose'
Serena Williams' comeback is in full swing, with the 23-time Grand Slam champion announced as a wild card entry for Wimbledon in women's singles. She is unranked after a four-year hiatus.
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June 18, 2026
Knicks' Tyler Kolek stopped by cops during championship parade: 'I swear I'm on the team bro'
During the Knicks' first championship parade in 53 years, backup point guard Tyler Kolek was briefly stopped by police officers who apparently didn't recognize him as a player.
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