The 10th Annual World Dog Surfing Championships took place in Pacifica, California, where dogs of different sizes surfed waves with their human helpers. The event included competitions by size category, pet adoptions, and fundraising for animal charities.
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The event was held in Pacifica, about 14 miles south of San Francisco.
Dogs were judged on how long they stayed on the surfboard, wave size, and confidence.
Dogs wore colorful life vests and were assisted by humans to ride waves safely to shore.
Competitions were divided into small, medium, and large dog categories, with winners competing for the top prize.
There were tandem contests where multiple dogs or dogs and humans surfed together.
The event included a pet adoption segment and raised money for local animal charities.
A Miniature Pinscher named Rusty, competing at four months old, took third place in the small dog category.
Hundreds of spectators watched and cheered the surfing dogs despite high surf warnings.
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The New York Yankees have traded relief pitcher Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In return, the Yankees received catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz from the Pirates.
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Camilo Doval is a relief pitcher who played for the Yankees.
The trade sent Doval from the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Yankees got catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in exchange.
Doval struggled with the Yankees, with earned run averages (ERA) over 4.5 in recent seasons.
Doval has experience, having played six MLB seasons with 109 saves and 393 strikeouts.
He is still under contract through the next season, making him a potential long-term player for the Pirates.
The trade happened as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches.
The Pirates hope Doval will improve their bullpen, which is the group of relief pitchers.
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Joe Root is returning as England’s full-time Test cricket captain after stepping down four years ago. He feels ready for the role and is encouraged by the new coach, Stephen Fleming, as they prepare to lead the team through upcoming matches.
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Joe Root first became England Test captain in 2017 and led the team in 64 games.
He stepped down in April 2022 after a series of poor results and health concerns.
Since quitting captaincy, Root’s batting average improved, scoring 16 Test centuries.
Stephen Fleming, a new coach and former successful captain from New Zealand, influenced Root’s return.
Root will start his second full captaincy against Pakistan on August 19 at Headingley.
Root filled in as interim captain in June during a match against New Zealand.
The England team has recently struggled with losses and off-field problems.
Root aims to build on the progress made under previous leaders Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season due to surgery on a knee ligament injury. The team hopes he will recover fully and return to play in the 2027 season.
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Ricky Pearsall injured the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in his right knee.
Pearsall will have surgery that ends his 2026 season.
The injury dates back to last season, and he played with it through 2025 and part of 2026.
Pearsall did not play until Week 7 of his rookie 2024 season after a gunshot wound to the chest.
In 2024, Pearsall had 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns over 11 games.
In the 2025 season, he made 31 catches for 528 yards in 9 games.
The 49ers signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel for the 2026 season to help replace Pearsall.
Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling may have a bigger role because Pearsall is out.
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The Atlanta Braves have designated pitcher Elieser Hernandez for assignment, meaning he is removed from their roster and other teams can claim him. They also recalled pitcher James Karinchak to join the major league team again.
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The Braves made roster changes ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
Elieser Hernandez was designated for assignment despite recent good performance.
Hernandez appeared in two games for the Braves with a 1-0 record and 1.50 ERA.
Over his career, Hernandez has played for four teams with an 11-22 record and 5.03 ERA.
James Karinchak was recalled to the Braves' major league roster.
Karinchak has a 0-0 record, 1.86 ERA, and eight strikeouts in nine games this season.
Hernandez can be claimed by other MLB teams through waivers now.
The Braves hope Karinchak will contribute to the team after his return.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in trading for Clay Holmes, a pitcher from the New York Mets, before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Holmes has shown strong performance but was injured earlier this year.
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The Dodgers currently lead Major League Baseball.
They want to add more skilled players before the 2026 trade deadline.
The Dodgers have reached out to the Mets about pitcher Clay Holmes.
Holmes is a starting pitcher known for good performance.
He had a 4-4 win-loss record and a 2.39 earned run average (ERA) with 45 strikeouts in nine starts this season before an injury.
Holmes suffered a fractured fibula in May 2026.
In 2025, Holmes had a 12-8 record, 3.53 ERA, and 129 strikeouts in 33 appearances.
Adding Holmes could strengthen the Dodgers’ pitching for the playoffs.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is likely to be traded before the MLB trade deadline on August 3. Several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, are considered top candidates to acquire him.
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Tarik Skubal is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
He won the Cy Young Award in 2024 and 2025, given to the best pitchers in baseball.
Skubal is expected to be traded before the trade deadline on August 3, 2026.
He will become a free agent at the end of the season, meaning he can sign with any team.
Teams interested in Skubal include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Skubal recently recovered quickly from bone chip surgery and has shown strong pitching speed.
The Detroit Tigers may trade him because their chances of making the playoffs are low.
Acquiring Skubal would require teams to pay a high price due to his high skill level.
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A rookie wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Cyrus Allen, got hurt during a practice after colliding with another player. He was helped off the field with a possible knee injury and taken to the indoor training area for more checks.
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Cyrus Allen is a rookie wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He collided with cornerback Kaiir Elam during a special teams punt drill.
Allen appeared to injure his left knee and needed help to leave the field.
He was taken by cart to the indoor training facility for further evaluation.
Allen had been considered an early standout player during training camp.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Allen’s work ethic but noted he still needed improvement.
The Chiefs are hoping for strong wide receiver performances while Rashee Rice recovers from knee surgery.
The team may consider signing a veteran wide receiver if injuries or performance issues continue.
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Luis Arráez, a top-performing second baseman for the San Francisco Giants, is expected to be traded before the August 3 trade deadline. Teams from the American League East, including the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox, are showing the most interest in acquiring him.
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Luis Arráez currently leads Major League Baseball (MLB) with a .328 batting average and has 136 hits, just two behind the league leader.
He is a former three-time batting champion and a four-time All-Star.
The Tampa Bay Rays need a strong second baseman because their usual players have been injured or underperforming.
The New York Yankees might move their current second baseman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., to other positions to make room for Arráez.
The Boston Red Sox face injuries at shortstop but might consider Arráez as a temporary (rental) player.
Arráez wants to continue playing only at second base, so any team acquiring him must agree to that.
The trade deadline is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Tampa Bay is considered the leading candidate to acquire Arráez because they can meet his position demands and have a strong need at second base.
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The Houston Astros, currently leading their division with a slightly above .500 record, might trade their star shortstop, Jeremy Pena, before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Pena is having a strong season and could bring the Astros valuable players in return.
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The Astros have a 56-55 record and lead the AL West division.
The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners are close behind in the standings.
Jeremy Pena is the team's shortstop and a key player on their roster.
Sports writer Chandler Rome predicts the Astros will trade Pena before the deadline.
Peña is having an excellent season, with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs, and a .317 batting average in 63 games this year.
Last season, Pena hit 17 home runs, had 62 RBIs, and a .304 batting average in 125 games.
Pena can become a free agent after next season.
The Astros may trade Pena to strengthen their minor league prospects and address team challenges.
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Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne and earned the first yellow jersey, which means she is the current overall race leader. She finished ahead of Kim Le Court from Mauritius and European champion Demi Vollering in a sprint finish.
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Lorena Wiebes is a 27-year-old Dutch rider and sprint specialist.
She won the opening 138 km stage around Lausanne.
Wiebes took the yellow jersey, leading by four seconds over Kim Le Court and six seconds over Demi Vollering.
This win marked Wiebes's 10th stage victory in the Tour de France and the 132nd win of her career.
Four riders had an early lead but were caught 6 km before the finish.
Demi Vollering gained four bonus seconds at the finish, giving her an advantage over some top contenders.
Other top riders like Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Kasia Niewiadoma finished eighth and ninth.
The second stage will be 147.9 km from Aigle to Geneva and includes hills.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to improve their team by adding a strong infielder before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Sports writer Stephen J. Nesbitt recommended they trade for Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes, who has shown good performance this season.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete for a wild card spot in the National League.
They need a high-impact infielder who can hit well.
Stephen J. Nesbitt wrote that acquiring Isaac Paredes could help the Pirates.
Paredes is a right-handed hitter known for hitting fly balls with power.
This season, Paredes has 15 home runs, 60 runs batted in (RBIs), and a .257 batting average in 104 games.
Last season, he had 20 home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .254 batting average in 102 games.
Paredes is a two-time All-Star player.
The Pirates hope to strengthen their lineup before the trade deadline by possibly acquiring Paredes.
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Chelsea has signed striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year contract. Welbeck, 35, scored 13 league goals last season and will bring experience and tactical skills to Chelsea’s attacking lineup.
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Danny Welbeck, aged 35, joined Chelsea from Brighton with a two-year deal.
Brighton and Chelsea have not disclosed the transfer fee.
Welbeck scored 13 league goals in 37 games last season, one of the top English scorers in the Premier League.
He previously played for Manchester United, Arsenal, and Watford.
Chelsea has signed three players this summer, including Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra.
Welbeck is known for his reliability, movement, and ability to link attacks well.
He fits Chelsea’s pressing style, working hard both with and without the ball.
Welbeck has 16 goals for England but hasn’t played for the national team since 2018.
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The Atlanta Braves want to strengthen their team by adding starting pitchers before the 2026 MLB trade deadline. They are interested in Michael King from the San Diego Padres and Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels to improve their pitching lineup.
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The Braves have had injuries and need help with starting pitchers.
Michael King is a 31-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Padres.
King has an opt-out clause after the 2026 season, making him a likely trade candidate.
King has a 6-7 win-loss record, a 3.38 ERA (earned run average), and 109 strikeouts so far this season.
Reid Detmers is a 27-year-old left-handed pitcher from the Angels.
Detmers is under team control through 2028, so he would not be just a temporary addition.
Detmers has a 3-7 record, a 4.03 ERA, and 145 strikeouts in 22 starts this season.
Both pitchers fit the Braves’ need for reliable starting pitchers as they prepare for the playoffs.
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The Gold family plans to sell their shares in West Ham United football club to a group led by Amanda Staveley. Vanessa Gold, daughter of former co-owner David Gold, confirmed the ongoing agreement but said the sale is not yet complete.
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The Gold family owns a stake in West Ham United, a football club.
They are selling their shares to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
PCP Capital Partners is also part of this buying group.
Vanessa Gold announced the agreement publicly to inform fans.
The sale is still in progress and not yet finalized.
Amanda Staveley has experience as a former co-owner of Newcastle football club.
West Ham United is a club competing in the Championship league.
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Prince William and Princess Catherine took their three children to watch the netball semi-finals and cycling events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. They met athletes, volunteers, and enjoyed the atmosphere at the OVO Hydro and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome venues.
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The royal family watched New Zealand beat England 61-54 in the netball semi-final.
They visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and spoke with British cyclist Laura Kenny.
Princess Catherine and her daughter Charlotte took photos with the Team Scotland netball players.
Team Scotland’s netball team lost to Uganda and missed the chance to finish third.
Jamaica and New Zealand will compete for the gold medal, while England will play Australia for bronze.
Glasgow hosted a smaller version of the Games with 215 medals awarded across 10 sports and a record 47 para-sports events.
Glasgow stepped in to host after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to high costs.
The Games will conclude with a closing ceremony featuring Scottish and international performers.
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Manchester City's new coach Enzo Maresca praised 18-year-old winger Ryan McAidoo after a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan. McAidoo impressed with his aggressive play and is seen as a promising young player who may get chances in cup games or a loan move.
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Ryan McAidoo is an 18-year-old winger signed by Manchester City from Chelsea two years ago.
He scored on his Manchester City first-team debut in an FA Cup match last season.
McAidoo played in a recent pre-season friendly versus Inter Milan, where he performed well and stood out.
New Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca described McAidoo as an aggressive and skilled player who makes good decisions.
Maresca is open to giving young players first-team chances or considering loan moves based on their progress.
Over 40,000 fans watched the friendly match in Hong Kong, a replay of the 2023 Champions League final.
Other young players like Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly, and Cole Palmer have also come through Manchester City's academy.
Maresca has experience promoting young players from his previous roles at Leicester and Chelsea.
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UEFA praised FIFA’s choice to stop selling some World Cup profits to private equity companies. UEFA also wants a full investigation into the leaders who supported these secret deals.
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FIFA planned to sell a part of World Cup profits to private equity investors.
UEFA opposed this and threatened to boycott the World Cup if the sale happened.
FIFA reversed its decision and will not sell the profits.
UEFA welcomed FIFA’s reversal in an official statement.
UEFA called for a review to hold leaders accountable for pushing secret deals.
The dispute highlights concerns about how football money is managed.
UEFA wants transparency in decisions about World Cup finances.
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