DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a WNBA game after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Carrington clarified that she did not say the foul call was due to white privilege, responding to criticism on social media.
Key Facts
Carrington committed a flagrant foul on Cunningham during a fast-break shot.
The foul was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 2, which means it was very serious.
Carrington is Black; Cunningham is white.
After being ejected, Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media, tagging the Fever.
Carrington later said she never claimed the foul call was because of white privilege.
She emphasized her knowledge of the subject, having studied it at top universities (Stanford and Baylor).
The WNBA has not announced any further punishment for Carrington.
The Chicago Sky played a game against the Seattle Storm after the incident.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a basketball game after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. Carrington’s comment about “white privilege” after the ejection caused a debate on social media about whether race played a role in the incident.
Key Facts
Carrington fouled Cunningham during a game between their teams, leading to her ejection.
The foul involved Carrington hitting Cunningham in the face during a layup attempt.
Carrington posted “White privilege @indianafever” on social media right after the ejection.
Some people online debated if Carrington’s comment meant the foul was racially motivated.
Former sports host Emmanuel Acho criticized Carrington’s use of “white privilege” in this context.
Carrington responded by saying she did not claim the foul call was due to white privilege.
She also said she studied the topic seriously and would not use the term without evidence.
The discussion caused divided opinions among social media users about the meaning behind Carrington’s words.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
American runner Jonah Koech has been banned for three years for blood doping. His results since July 30, 2025, including his 1500m US Outdoor Championship win, have been canceled.
Key Facts
Jonah Koech received a 3-year ban for blood doping from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
The doping was detected through unusual blood values in his athlete biological passport, which tracks blood data over time.
Koech won the US men's 1500m championship in 2025 with a record time of 3:30.17.
His 2025 US Outdoor Championship title was taken away due to the doping violation.
Koech’s results from July 30, 2025, onwards have been disqualified, including medals and prizes.
The abnormal blood samples were collected before and after the US Outdoor Championships on July 30 and August 8, 2025.
Koech has not competed since finishing 13th at the World Championships in Tokyo in September 2025.
Born in Kenya, Koech ran in US college competitions before becoming a US representative in June 2021.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Amy Hunt from Great Britain won the 100-meter race at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. This is her first major gold medal in a big competition.
Key Facts
Amy Hunt is a British athlete.
She won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint.
The event was the European Athletics Championships.
The championships took place in Birmingham.
This is Amy Hunt’s first major gold medal.
The 100 meters is a short-distance sprint race in track and field.
The European Athletics Championships feature top athletes from Europe.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised quarterback Jordan Love for his strong ability to manage the offense and adapt during games. Love, who replaced Aaron Rodgers three years ago, has steadily improved despite some injuries and is expected to have a strong upcoming season.
Key Facts
Jordan Love had a breakout rookie season with 4,159 passing yards and 32 touchdowns.
Love has faced injuries but continues to develop as the Packers’ starting quarterback.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Love is the best quarterback he has worked with in terms of protection and in-game adjustments.
LaFleur noted that learning from Aaron Rodgers helped Love’s growth.
Love has a career record of 27 wins, 20 losses, and 1 tie as a starter.
He has thrown 11,535 yards, 83 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions with a passer rating of 96.8.
The Packers’ offense includes key players like running back Josh Jacobs and wide receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson.
Coach LaFleur described Love as consistent, calm, and capable of performing well in critical moments.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jeff Hafley, the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, encourages his young team to learn from their mistakes during training camp. He believes players should push themselves and try new techniques, even if they make errors, to improve before the preseason games start.
Key Facts
Jeff Hafley is the Miami Dolphins' first-year head coach.
He encourages players to step out of their comfort zones and learn from mistakes in practice.
Hafley tests new strategies himself, like different snap counts for quarterbacks, accepting early penalties during practice.
He focuses on coaching players to think about what they did and what they can improve rather than just yelling at them.
The Dolphins prepared for a joint practice with Washington before their preseason opener.
Hafley did not confirm if starters like Malik Willis or De’Von Achane will play in upcoming games.
The Dolphins traded for offensive tackle Caedan Wallace from the New England Patriots, pending a physical.
Wallace was a 2024 third-round pick by the Patriots out of Penn State.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Neil Leibman has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Texas Rangers' media and entertainment company. He plans to focus on new business opportunities after being part of the Rangers’ ownership group since 2010.
Key Facts
Neil Leibman was chairman of Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company.
This company manages local TV broadcasts of Rangers games and the team’s entertainment business.
Leibman helped launch the Rangers Sports Network and worked with REV Entertainment, the team’s event partner.
He served as the team’s COO and president of business operations before becoming chairman of the ownership committee in 2013.
Leibman was part of the Rangers ownership group that bought the team in 2010.
The team’s majority owner, Ray Davis, praised Leibman’s contributions to the franchise, including the building of Globe Life Field.
Leibman also contributed to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and development efforts in the Arlington Entertainment District.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Enes Freedom, a former NBA player and conservative activist, has declared for the WNBA draft as a protest against the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. This action has attracted media attention and sparked discussions involving sports writers and former athletes.
Key Facts
Enes Freedom used to play in the NBA.
He is now a conservative activist.
He submitted a letter declaring for the WNBA draft.
His declaration is meant as a protest against transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
The news was covered by CBS News.
Sports writer Doug Feinberg and former gymnast Jennifer Sey discussed this topic on CBS News.
The WNBA is the Women’s National Basketball Association, a professional women’s basketball league.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships after recovering from Achilles surgery and nearly a year away from competition. He finished with a time of 13 minutes 15.29 seconds, earning his seventh European gold medal.
Key Facts
Ingebrigtsen had Achilles surgery in January and only resumed training six weeks before the race.
He had been out of competition for 324 days before this race.
He won the 5,000m gold at the European Championships with a time of 13:15.29.
This victory ties him with Sandra Elkasevic for the most European golds at seven.
Ingebrigtsen faced difficulty during the race but finished strong with a sprint in the last lap.
He has never lost at the European Athletics Championships and has won 12 consecutive European finals on the track since 2019.
He is a two-time Olympic and world champion in middle and long-distance running.
Expert Paula Radcliffe praised his comeback as very challenging but successful.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive player Quinnen Williams worth $105.9 million. This deal includes $101 million guaranteed and could keep Williams with the team until 2030.
Key Facts
Quinnen Williams is a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
The contract extension is worth $105.9 million over three years.
The deal guarantees Williams $101 million.
This extension will be added to the two years remaining on his current contract.
Williams was traded to the Cowboys during the 2025 season.
The Cowboys traded a first-round draft pick in a deal that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
The contract could keep Williams on the Cowboys roster through 2030.
The details of the agreement were reported by sources who wished to remain anonymous.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Amy Hunt won the 100m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, marking her first senior international title and Great Britain's first gold at the event. She finished the race in 11.00 seconds, beating strong competitors including Poland's Ewa Swoboda and Belgium's Delphine Nkansa.
Key Facts
Amy Hunt won gold in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
This is her first senior international title and Great Britain's first gold medal at the championships.
Hunt finished with a time of 11.00 seconds.
Hunt previously won a silver medal in the 200m at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
She also won silver in the Commonwealth 100m earlier in 2026.
Defending champion Dina Asher-Smith finished fifth in 11.10 seconds.
Great Britain also won a silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay on the same day.
Hunt overcame earlier career injuries and trains under coach Marco Airale in Italy.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
WNBA player DiJonai Carrington was removed from a game after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for a block against Sophie Cunningham. The situation became tense as both players needed to be separated, and the referees explained they did not penalize Cunningham for pushing because her reaction was seen as understandable.
Key Facts
DiJonai Carrington plays for the Chicago Sky.
Sophie Cunningham plays for the Indiana Fever.
Carrington was ejected due to a Flagrant 2 foul, a serious penalty for player safety.
The foul occurred during a block attempt by Carrington on Cunningham.
Both players were held back by others to stop a confrontation.
Referees chose not to give Cunningham a technical foul for pushing.
Officials said Cunningham’s reaction was acceptable because of the hard contact by Carrington.
The incident caused some controversy and discussion in the game.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey missed a recent practice due to muscle tightness. The team is monitoring his condition carefully as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season.
Key Facts
Christian McCaffrey did not practice on Monday because of tightness in his muscles.
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said McCaffrey is sore but doing fine.
The rest was a precaution to keep him ready for the start of the season.
McCaffrey had a strong 2025 season, leading the league in total touches with 413.
He rushed for 1,202 yards and scored 10 touchdowns last season.
McCaffrey also caught 102 passes for 924 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2025.
The 49ers start their preseason against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.
Their regular season begins September 10 with a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Hunter Henry, a tight end for the New England Patriots, signed a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. The new deal has a base value of $16 million, with potential bonuses raising it to $20 million.
Key Facts
Hunter Henry joined the Patriots in 2021 as a free agent from the Los Angeles Chargers.
He signed a two-year extension with the Patriots on Monday, keeping him on the team through 2027.
The contract’s base value is $16 million, with incentives possibly increasing it to $20 million.
Henry was a top offensive player last season, leading the team with seven touchdowns and ranking second in catches and yards.
He has developed a close relationship with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
Henry has shown strong durability, starting nearly all regular season and playoff games in recent years.
Off the field, Henry and his wife are active in fighting human trafficking and supporting charities like the Special Olympics.
At 31 years old, Henry will continue to contribute to the Patriots as they compete for future championships.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Incoming UCLA freshman Somto Okafor won the Most Valuable Player award and a gold medal at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket tournament in Sweden while playing for Spain. Three other UCLA players also competed in the FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket for their countries.
Key Facts
Somto Okafor is an incoming freshman at UCLA and played for Spain in the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket.
Okafor led her team in scoring with an average of 15.3 points per game.
She was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and selected to the All-Star Five.
Okafor’s team won the gold medal in the tournament.
UCLA had three other players in the FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket: Lena Bilić (Croatia), Christina Karamouzi (Sweden), and Lina Jerković (Slovenia).
Lena Bilić’s team finished in eighth place.
UCLA’s 2026-27 women’s basketball team will have new players after six seniors left for the 2026 WNBA Draft.
UCLA is adding five new transfer players alongside Okafor and Jerković for the upcoming season.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Southern Brave defeated Trent Rockets by six wickets in a The Hundred men’s cricket match at Trent Bridge. Trent Rockets now wait to see if they qualify for the final, depending on results from other teams.
Key Facts
Trent Rockets scored 158 runs for 5 wickets in 100 balls.
Southern Brave scored 159 runs for 4 wickets in 97 balls and won the match.
Tristan Stubbs from Southern Brave scored an unbeaten 52 runs off 28 balls.
Marcus Stoinis contributed 46 runs off 25 balls for Southern Brave.
Trent Rockets’ Mitchell Santner was top scorer with 35 not out off 23 balls.
Southern Brave were already eliminated but won this close match with three balls remaining.
Trent Rockets may be overtaken by Sunrisers Leeds in the standings depending on the next match’s result.
The final qualification will be decided based on points and net run rate, which measures average runs scored versus runs conceded.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran NFL quarterback, has officially retired from professional football. He played for several teams during his career, including the Detroit Lions, and was known for his strong character and teamwork.
Key Facts
Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement from the NFL this week on Instagram.
This is not his first retirement; he briefly became a high school coach before returning to play.
He returned to the Detroit Lions in 2024 to be the backup quarterback.
The Lions signed Joshua Dobbs to replace Bridgewater after his retirement.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised Bridgewater for his character and impact on the team.
Bridgewater was the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
Over his career, he threw for 15,182 yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions.
He played for six NFL teams: Vikings, Jets, Saints, Panthers, Broncos, Dolphins, and Lions.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Arsenal missed out on signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr but bought Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million. The team is now looking at other possible signings, including wingers like Kenan Yildiz and Nico Williams, to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline.
Key Facts
Arsenal failed to sign Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.
Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75 million.
Manager Mikel Arteta wants new players who can immediately improve the team.
Two key Arsenal defenders, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, are injured.
Arsenal signed Christos Tzolis, who scored 22 goals and made 29 assists last season for Club Brugge.
Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is a target but is expensive, with a price over £100 million.
Kenan Yildiz, who scored 11 goals and had 10 assists for Juventus last season, is being considered but Juventus is reluctant to sell him.
Nico Williams of Atletico Bilbao is another option linked with Arsenal to add speed and creativity.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a game for hitting Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Carrington later posted a message suggesting her ejection was due to race, which Cunningham and others disagreed with. Riley Gaines, a sports commentator, called for Carrington to be suspended for her post.
Key Facts
The incident happened during a game where the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 90-86.
Carrington was ejected in the first half for striking Cunningham in the face.
Carrington posted on social media implying her ejection was because of "white privilege."
Sophie Cunningham said the ejection had nothing to do with race and that she deserved a similar ejection last year.
Riley Gaines supported Cunningham and said Carrington should be suspended.
The WNBA has a policy using AI to monitor abusive or offensive posts but no strict social media posting rules.
The league condemns posts that include racist, sexist, or offensive remarks according to their guidelines.
Previous suspensions have occurred for related comments, like Coach Sandy Brondello’s suspension over a comment about player Angel Reese.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey missed practice due to general tightness as the team carefully manages his workload during training camp. The team is short on backup running backs due to injuries, while key players like Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa are also recovering from health issues.
Key Facts
Christian McCaffrey sat out practice with general tightness but is reportedly doing fine.
The 49ers changed their training camp schedule to avoid long stretches of consecutive full practices.
McCaffrey led the NFL with 413 touches from scrimmage in the 2025 season.
The 49ers lack healthy backup running backs because their top three backups are injured.
Rookie Kaelon Black has an adductor injury; Jordan James has broken ribs; Isaac Guerendo has a torn pectoral muscle.
Other running backs like Patrick Taylor Jr., Sincere McCormick, and Khalil Herbert took more carries in practice.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to training camp and is also working as a running back.
Defensive end Nick Bosa missed his fourth straight practice due to soreness while recovering from a torn ACL.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
