The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team is expected to be sold for $12.5 billion, a new record for a U.S. sports team. The buyers are venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, pending approval by the NBA.
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The Lakers are set to be sold for $12.5 billion, a record price for any American sports team.
The deal still requires approval by the NBA’s board of governors.
The buyers are Josh Kushner, a venture capitalist, and Bob Iger, former Disney CEO.
Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, an advisor to President Donald Trump.
Mark Walter recently took control of the Lakers and plans to sell after less than a year, making about $2 billion profit.
Walter also owns stakes in other sports teams, including the Dodgers and Chelsea soccer club.
Kushner’s investment firm, Thrive Capital, is worth over $60 billion and has invested in companies like Instagram and OpenAI.
Bob Iger is involved with Angel City FC, a women’s soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League.
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Ricky Pearsall, a player for the San Francisco 49ers, has faced many injuries since starting his NFL career, including a gunshot wound, a hamstring injury, and knee surgery. Despite these challenges, he remains focused on recovery and returning to play in the upcoming season.
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Pearsall was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list because of a gunshot wound to the chest.
He had a hamstring injury in 2025 and surgery for a torn PCL (a knee ligament).
Pearsall has recorded 67 catches, 928 yards, and 3 touchdowns over two NFL seasons.
His inconsistent play has led the 49ers to add new wide receivers, including Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling.
2027 will be the final year of Pearsall’s rookie contract, making it a crucial season for him.
Pearsall played college football at Arizona State and Florida, achieving 98 catches for 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns from 2022 to 2023.
He expresses a positive attitude about his recovery and future with the team.
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Premier League football clubs have stopped using gambling companies as their main shirt sponsors after a voluntary ban. This change has led many clubs to look for new sponsors in other industries like technology, finance, insurance, tourism, and recruitment.
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Gambling companies had been sponsoring Premier League shirts for about 20 years.
Eleven out of 20 clubs had gambling companies on their shirts in recent seasons.
Eight clubs had to find new sponsors this summer because of the gambling ban.
Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Chelsea are among the clubs still looking for new main sponsors.
Some clubs are now turning to technology and AI companies for sponsorship deals.
Finance is now the biggest sponsorship sector, with five clubs sponsored by finance firms.
Other new sponsors come from insurance, tourism, and recruitment industries.
Shirt sponsorship in English football began in the late 1970s and became fully allowed on TV by the early 1980s.
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Jayden Daniels, who played two seasons at LSU before being drafted into the NFL, is upset because LSU’s new coach, Lane Kiffin, gave Daniels’ former jersey number 5 to another player, DJ Pickett. Daniels’ family says this disrespects his legacy, while Kiffin says the number was promised to Pickett before he arrived.
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Jayden Daniels transferred to LSU in 2022 after three seasons at Arizona State.
Daniels played two seasons at LSU, throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2023.
He also rushed for over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 and won the Heisman Trophy.
LSU’s new head coach Lane Kiffin gave Daniels’ No. 5 jersey to sophomore DJ Pickett.
Daniels’ family and lawyer told LSU they can no longer use his name or image.
Kiffin said the No. 5 jersey was promised to Pickett during recruiting before Kiffin’s time.
LSU only retires jersey numbers after five years or for major achievements like winning the Heisman Trophy.
The dispute reflects a tension between honoring past players and accommodating current team needs.
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Four Canadian ice hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault last year will remain suspended from representing Canada internationally because they violated Hockey Canada’s rules. One player, Alex Formenton, is allowed to return, but the others must wait years before playing internationally again. All five players can still play professionally in the NHL, which is separate from Hockey Canada.
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Five Canadian junior hockey players were accused of sexual assault in 2018 but were found not guilty in 2025.
An independent appeals board ruled that four players broke Hockey Canada’s code of conduct and should stay suspended from international play.
Alex Formenton also broke the rules but is being reinstated by Hockey Canada.
The players involved are Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, and Alex Formenton.
The NHL allowed all five players to sign contracts and play professionally since it operates independently of Hockey Canada.
Reinstatement dates for international play vary: Foote (Nov 2024), Hart (Nov 2027), Dube (Nov 2028), McLeod (Nov 2030).
The sexual assault case involved a woman who said she was intoxicated and fearful, while the players said she consented.
The case sparked national conversations in Canada about safety in sports and changes to hockey culture.
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The Boston Red Sox ownership group, led by the Henry family, says they are not planning to sell the team. The Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Red Sox, has grown its sports portfolio over the years but remains committed to keeping the baseball team. This comes amid rising values for sports franchises and recent strong performance by the Red Sox.
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The Boston Red Sox ownership is led by the Henry family, including John and Linda Henry.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy stated that the Henry family is never selling the team.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) bought the Red Sox, Fenway Park, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) in 2002 for $660 million.
FSG has also owned Liverpool (a Premier League soccer team), NASCAR’s RFK Racing, Boston Common Golf (TGL), and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Penguins have since been sold, but FSG still holds their TV rights through Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
Sports team values have increased significantly, with the Los Angeles Lakers selling twice in two years for about $22.5 billion.
Red Sox fans called for a sale during a poor season start, but the team’s recent winning streak has quieted those requests.
The Henry family’s commitment to not selling the team may be tested in the future given the high value of sports franchises.
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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL and is practicing regularly but has not yet joined full team drills. Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers might start participating in group and team practice soon, possibly after the preseason opener.
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Malik Nabers suffered a torn ACL last season, which ended his playing early.
He has been practicing alone but has not done full team drills yet.
Coach John Harbaugh said Nabers could join group and team practice next week.
Nabers had a strong rookie season with 109 catches, 1,204 yards, and seven touchdowns.
In 2025, before his injury, Nabers had 18 catches, 271 yards, and two touchdowns in four games.
Nabers was hurt in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Giants' other wide receivers are not as strong, making Nabers' health very important.
Nabers was the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and played college football at LSU.
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Rory McIlroy may not meet the PGA Tour’s rule that requires players to compete in at least 15 events to keep their tour card next season. He plans to play only 14 events before focusing on international golf later this year, but he is in talks with the PGA Tour commissioner to find a solution.
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PGA Tour players must play 15 events in a season to keep their tour card for the next year.
Rory McIlroy will only play 14 PGA Tour events before switching to the DP World Tour in the fall.
The PGA Tour commissioner can reduce the event requirement for medical or special reasons.
McIlroy has been in regular communication with PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp since Rolapp started his job.
They are working together to find a way for McIlroy to keep his tour membership despite playing fewer events.
McIlroy is not worried about punishment from the PGA Tour.
McIlroy has been an important player on the PGA Tour for almost 20 years.
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LIV Golf may have enough money to continue for another season, but it faces a problem with top player Jon Rahm possibly leaving soon. The DP World Tour is ending its agreement that allowed LIV golfers to compete, and Rahm is still owed a large sum of money by LIV Golf.
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LIV Golf has found funding to operate for another season.
Jon Rahm is expected to decide soon if he will leave LIV Golf.
The DP World Tour will resume fines and suspensions for LIV golfers after 2026.
The DP World Tour ended its offer for LIV golfers to compete on its international platform.
Rahm is reportedly owed up to nine figures from LIV Golf.
LIV Golf is undergoing a restructuring after losing funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Rahm originally signed a contract with LIV Golf that could be worth up to $300 million.
Rahm has expressed optimism despite frustrations on the golf course.
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West Ham United signed 27-year-old Israeli football player Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur. His arrival has caused online debate because of his public support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Palestine. Some fans focus on his football skills, while others worry his presence could affect the team's spirit and fan relations.
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Manor Solomon is 27 years old and plays as a winger.
He has won two Ukrainian league titles with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Solomon scored goals against top teams like Real Madrid and in the English Premier League.
West Ham bought him for an initial £5 million, possibly rising to £7 million.
He has publicly supported Israel on social media during recent conflicts with Palestinian groups.
Some fans criticize his political statements and military service in Israel.
Others prefer to judge him only by his football performance.
West Ham has not yet officially responded to the controversy online.
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Geno Smith, the New York Jets quarterback, is predicted by oddsmakers to lead the NFL in interceptions this season. He has a history of throwing many interceptions, and the Jets are expected to struggle, which might lead to more passing attempts and risks.
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Geno Smith is the quarterback for the New York Jets.
Oddsmakers predict Smith will lead the NFL in interceptions this season.
Smith led the NFL with 17 interceptions in 2025 while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders.
He also threw 15 interceptions in 2024 and 11 in 2022 with the Seattle Seahawks.
In 2013 and 2014, playing for the Jets, Smith threw 21 and 13 interceptions respectively.
The Jets are expected to be one of the worst teams in the league this season.
A struggling team may force Smith to throw more passes late in games, increasing interception chances.
Backup quarterbacks Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappe are less experienced and less proven.
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BYU football coach Kalani Sitake expressed concerns about the resources available to his team compared to other programs. He said his agent is handling discussions about resources while Sitake focuses on coaching, and he emphasized his commitment to making BYU a top football program.
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Kalani Sitake considered leaving BYU for Penn State but decided to stay after BYU offered a pay raise and a bigger budget.
BYU finished the last season ranked No. 12 with an 11-2 record but did not get an invite to the College Football Playoff.
Sitake said it doesn’t take much to be more competitive and that BYU can do more than just pay players.
When asked about resources at BYU, Sitake said his agent is managing those details, not him.
Sitake wants BYU to become a premier program for players, coaches, and fans.
His agent has told him other programs have better resources than BYU.
There is speculation Sitake might consider leaving BYU if the school doesn’t improve its support for the football program.
Sitake gave up a high-profile coaching job to stay at BYU to pursue championships.
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DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was criticized for making hard fouls and aggressive plays during a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries. Fans and commentators called out her actions on social media shortly after she was ejected in a previous game for a foul.
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DiJonai Carrington was ejected earlier for a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever.
In a game against the Golden State Valkyries, Carrington made several hard fouls that attracted negative attention online.
Social media posts accused her of hitting players in the face and attempting to gouge an opponent’s eye.
Commenters compared her to Draymond Green, known for playing aggressively in the NBA.
Carrington received a technical foul in the game for complaining to referees.
She scored 3 points on 1-for-9 shooting in the game, which the Sky lost by 20 points.
The Chicago Sky’s record fell to 12 wins and 22 losses for the season.
The team has not made the WNBA playoffs in the past two seasons despite roster changes, including drafting and trading Angel Reese.
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Travis Kelce, a top player for the Kansas City Chiefs, signed a three-year contract extension worth over $54 million after the 2025 season. Although the deal lasts three years, it effectively acts as a one-year contract each season, allowing Kelce to decide year by year if he wants to continue playing.
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Travis Kelce signed a three-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs after the 2025 season.
The contract is worth more than $54 million in total.
The contract structure allows Kelce to treat it like a one-year deal each season.
Kelce led the Chiefs in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns last season.
He wants to improve his performance and stay accountable to his team.
Kelce made some costly mistakes in key games, including dropped passes that led to interceptions.
He has been recognized as a four-time All-Pro player.
Kelce indicated this season might be his final one in the NFL.
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Anthony Volpe, a New York Yankees player, struggled during a minor league game by losing two automated ball-strike (ABS) challenges early in the game. His performance this season has been weak both in the minors and the major league team.
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Anthony Volpe was sent back to the minor leagues mid-season due to poor performance.
He lost both of his team's ABS (automated ball-strike) challenges within the first six pitches of a recent game.
Volpe was seen laughing after the second lost challenge, which concerned his teammates.
His batting average in Triple-A is .242, similar to his .240 average with the Yankees this season.
Volpe signed a $3.6 million contract last offseason to avoid arbitration.
He is not eligible for free agency until 2029.
The Yankees’ future plans for Volpe are uncertain, especially with other promising shortstop prospects like George Lombard Jr.
The article suggests Volpe's early promise has not yet translated into strong major league performance.
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Travis Kelce had one of his weakest seasons in 2025, with lower numbers in catches, yards, and touchdowns compared to his usual performance. As the 2026 season nears, he said he wants to improve his play, be more reliable with the ball, and take on a stronger leadership role for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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In 2025, Kelce had 76 catches, the third-lowest of his career.
He gained 851 receiving yards, his second-lowest amount ever.
Kelce scored 5 touchdowns in 2025, one of his lowest totals.
He admitted to making costly mistakes by dropping passes from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Kelce said he wants to be more accountable when catching the ball.
He aims to improve his blocking to help teammates gain more yards.
Kelce wants to be a better leader for the team during difficult times.
The Kansas City Chiefs will start their next season on September 14 against the Denver Broncos.
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Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the second half to help the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 94-88. She became the second-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 field goals, achieving this milestone in just 68 games.
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Bueckers did not score in the first half but scored all 22 points in the second half.
She made 7 out of 18 field goal attempts during the game.
Bueckers reached 500 field goals faster than everyone except one player in WNBA history.
She also had 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals in the game.
The Wings improved their season record to 19 wins and 14 losses.
The team was missing their other top pick, Azzi Fudd, due to a knee injury.
The Wings ended a three-game losing streak with this win.
Dallas is currently in seventh place, aiming for a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
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A group called the Ghost Players in Dyersville, Iowa, keeps the spirit of the movie "Field of Dreams" alive by dressing in old baseball uniforms and playing catch at the movie’s famous cornfield baseball site. The area has become a popular place for tourists and hosts special Major League Baseball games, including recent and upcoming events.
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The movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed nearly 40 years ago in Dyersville, Iowa.
Keith Rahe and friends started dressing as the Ghost Players in 1990, recreating the movie’s ghost baseball player scenes.
The Ghost Players entertain visitors by playing catch and interacting near the original movie baseball field.
The site has become a popular tourist attraction for fans of the movie and baseball.
A permanent baseball field was built next to the original movie location in northeast Iowa.
Major League Baseball holds special games at the Field of Dreams site, including a 2024 game between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Previous MLB games at the site featured teams like the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees.
Keith Rahe is the executive director of Dyersville Events, which helps organize activities at the site.
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Doc Rivers is preparing his speech for his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He emphasized that his success is due to the support of many people, including coaches, players, and family. Rivers has won 1,194 NBA regular season games and led the Boston Celtics to a championship in 2008.
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Doc Rivers is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
He has won 1,194 NBA regular season games, ranking sixth all-time.
Rivers won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
He played 13 seasons in the NBA and was named an All-Star once.
Rivers has also worked as a basketball broadcaster.
He intends to retire from coaching but stay involved in basketball as a Hall of Famer.
Rivers values the contributions of others, including coaches, players, and family, in his success.
In 2024, he was hired by the Milwaukee Bucks in a leadership role.
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Arkansas football player Quincy Rhodes Jr. is considered a top performer on a team expected to struggle again this season. Despite his strong personal stats, Arkansas had a poor record last year and is predicted to finish last in their conference, the SEC.
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Quincy Rhodes Jr. is a defensive end for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team.
Last season, Rhodes had 8 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss, earning second-team all-SEC honors.
Arkansas went 2-10 last season, losing all their conference games.
The preseason SEC media poll predicts Arkansas will finish last in the conference again this year.
Arkansas allowed the most yards per game and yards per play in the SEC last season.
The team has a new coach, Ryan Silverfield, who hopes to improve the defense and overall performance.
Rhodes believes the team must improve or face consequences, showing a strong commitment.
Other notable players on struggling teams include Rutgers' KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, who performed well individually despite their team’s poor outlook.
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