Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium has greatly increased the club’s income, especially from matchday events and hosting concerts and sports outside football. The Premier League’s financial rules limit spending on players based on revenue but do not count stadium costs, allowing Tottenham to invest heavily in infrastructure while still spending on players.
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Tottenham’s matchday revenue rose from £45 million in 2016-17 to £126 million in 2024-25 after moving to their new stadium.
The stadium hosts up to 30 non-football events a year, including concerts and NFL games, boosting commercial income from £73 million to £277 million in the same period.
The Premier League replaced its old financial rules with new ones focusing on limiting player-related spending as a percentage of club revenue.
Stadium costs are excluded from the new spending limit calculations, allowing Tottenham to spend about £70 million a year on stadium infrastructure without affecting player budgets.
Tottenham borrowed money at low interest rates to fund the stadium, making the investment financially beneficial.
The club used the extra income to sign players like Sandro Tonali for a record fee up to £100 million.
Other clubs, such as Manchester United, are also planning new large stadium projects costing billions.
Building or renovating stadiums can be a way for football clubs to increase revenue and financial flexibility under current league rules.
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Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 10 assists, leading the Indiana Fever to a 112-98 win over the Portland Fire. The Fever have won five games in a row and scored over 100 points in each of those games.
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Caitlin Clark achieved her fourth career triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 112-98 on Friday night.
Kelsey Mitchell also scored 26 points for the Fever.
Bridget Carleton led the Fire with 26 points.
The Fever led by 18 points at the end of the third quarter.
The game had a record crowd of 19,959 at the Portland Fire’s home arena.
There were pregame rallies supporting Sophie Cunningham’s comments on banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.
Sophie Cunningham scored 13 points and was booed by the home crowd during the game.
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The Baltimore Orioles traded pitcher Dean Kremer to the Minnesota Twins on July 31. This trade is part of a busy trade deadline period, with several teams close in the American League Wild Card race making moves to improve their chances.
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Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said the team is neither fully buying nor selling players this season.
Dean Kremer, a right-handed pitcher, had a 42-44 win-loss record and a 4.37 earned run average (ERA) in 133 games with the Orioles.
Kremer struggled this season, with a 1-4 record and a 6.50 ERA in seven starts, partly due to a right leg injury.
The Minnesota Twins are one game ahead of the Orioles in the American League Wild Card standings.
The Twins recently acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets.
Six teams in the American League are within five games of the last Wild Card spot, showing a competitive playoff race.
Trades like Kremer’s deal may increase as the trade deadline approaches, with teams trying to strengthen their rosters.
The trade deadline for major league players is on the Monday following this trade.
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The Denver Broncos signed veteran cornerback Sam Webb after releasing rookie Blake Cotton due to injury. Webb has played in 36 NFL games since 2022 and will join practice soon.
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The Broncos waived rookie Blake Cotton with an injury settlement after a hamstring injury.
Sam Webb has played 36 NFL games and made five starts since 2022.
Webb played for the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers.
Cotton was injured during practice on July 26, 2024.
Webb is expected to practice with the Broncos starting Friday, July 31, 2024.
Webb has more NFL experience than many other Broncos cornerbacks.
It is uncertain if Webb will make the Broncos' final 53-man roster.
Other Broncos cornerbacks with higher ranking include Jahdae Barron, Ja'Quan McMillian, and Riley Moss.
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Jake Paul said he will switch from boxing to MMA (mixed martial arts). He challenged Nate Diaz, a well-known MMA fighter, to be his first opponent in MMA.
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Jake Paul suffered a broken jaw in a December boxing loss to Anthony Joshua.
Paul is not planning to box again soon but will continue fighting in MMA.
He called out Nate Diaz, a former UFC title contender, to fight him in MMA.
Nate Diaz has a long MMA career with 21 wins and 14 losses and is a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Paul beat Diaz in a 2023 boxing match by unanimous decision.
Paul has an amateur wrestling background from high school.
Paul co-founded a company called Most Valuable Promotions, which recently merged with the PFL MMA organization.
A fight between Paul and Diaz could be the main event for the new MVP MMA promotion.
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Korey Stringer, a Minnesota Vikings player, died from heat stroke during a 2001 practice, which led to important safety changes in football. Now, cold water immersion tubs are required at every NFL practice to quickly cool players who suffer from heat-related problems.
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Korey Stringer died from exertional heat stroke in 2001 after collapsing at an NFL training camp.
It took about 1.5 hours from his collapse to hospital arrival, with a body temperature of 108.8°F.
Stringer was the only known NFL player to die from exertional heat stroke.
The Korey Stringer Institute was created in 2010 to promote heat safety in sports.
Experts say immediate cooling using cold water immersion tubs can prevent heat stroke deaths.
Cold water immersion tubs are now required at every NFL team’s practice field.
Dr. Douglas Casa, head of the Korey Stringer Institute, advises the NFL on player safety.
The changes aim to ensure quick treatment to save lives if a player collapses from heat stroke.
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Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever basketball team, said she is not worried that protests about her comments on transgender athletes are distracting her team. Supporters have held small rallies at the Fever’s recent games in Seattle and Portland.
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Sophie Cunningham plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
She made comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports that sparked protests.
Small rallies supporting Cunningham took place at games against the Seattle Storm and Portland Fire.
The rallies had about two dozen people each and many onlookers.
Cunningham said she focuses on playing basketball and being herself.
She stated the protests reflect people exercising freedom of speech.
A similar rally for Cunningham was planned before a game against the Minnesota Lynx.
A co-owner of the Seattle Storm was fined and suspended in connection to events around these games.
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More than 100 women’s college basketball players have joined together to form a union to negotiate with their schools over their rights and conditions. The United College Athletes Association (UCAA) is leading this effort, including a formal union petition filed by the Oregon State women’s team.
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Over 100 female college basketball players have signed union authorization cards to support collective bargaining.
The Oregon State women’s basketball team filed a petition with state regulators seeking collective bargaining rights.
The UCAA aims to give athletes a voice in decisions affecting their safety, fairness, and career sustainability.
This union push follows earlier denied requests by women’s players to conference leaders in 2024.
The College Football Players Association recently organized a player-led chapter at Stanford, showing growth in athlete unions.
NCAA officials have opposed classifying players as school employees, but some college leaders support collective bargaining.
Previous union efforts at Dartmouth and Southern California stalled due to changes in federal labor board policies during President Trump’s administration.
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The Carolina Panthers held a scrimmage in front of about 40,000 fans at their home stadium as they prepare for the new NFL season. Injuries have affected several players, leading the team to sign a new tight end to strengthen the roster.
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The Panthers scrimmaged at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., with around 40,000 fans attending.
Injuries sidelined tight end Tommy Tremble, defensive tackle Derrick Brown, and linebacker Devin Lloyd during the scrimmage.
Starting offensive tackle Taylor Moton is out of training camp due to a blood clot and won't play until the regular season.
Wide receiver Chris Brazzell and linebacker Nic Scourton suffered season-ending knee injuries in the first week of training camp.
Tight end Mitchell Evans was injured and carted off the field but may return to practice soon.
The Panthers signed rookie tight end Chamon Metayer to strengthen the tight end position.
Coach Dave Canales chose not to add another quarterback despite injuries, focusing on tight ends instead.
The Panthers will start preseason on August 7 in the NFL Hall of Fame game and open their regular season on September 13 against the Chicago Bears.
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The Miami Hurricanes football team has gained a top player, cornerback A’mir Sears, a highly ranked recruit for 2027. This gives Miami five five-star recruits, placing them among the best teams in the country for that recruiting year.
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A’mir Sears is a five-star cornerback ranked No. 2 in Florida and No. 11 nationally for 2027.
Miami was the first school to offer Sears a scholarship.
Sears praised Miami’s recruiting efforts, saying they actively recruit instead of sending generic messages.
With Sears’ commitment, Miami now has five five-star recruits in their 2027 class.
Texas A&M leads with six five-star recruits, Miami is second, and Notre Dame is just behind.
Miami’s other five-star recruits include Donte Wright, Israel Abrams, Nick Lennear, and Jaiden Bryant.
Sears visited Miami in March and enjoyed the team atmosphere and coaching style.
Miami’s strong recruiting class ranks No. 2 nationwide for 2027.
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FIFA has stopped plans to sell shares in its major football tournaments, including the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the idea caused disagreement and was not helping the original goals of the organization.
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FIFA wanted to sell stakes in the World Cup and other big football events.
President Gianni Infantino proposed this investment plan.
The plan led to divisions and disagreements among stakeholders.
Infantino decided to drop the proposal to avoid further conflict.
FIFA’s main goal is to manage football competitions fairly and successfully.
The decision was announced within the last few hours.
The news was explained by BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil.
This decision affects the future financial and business structure of FIFA events.
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Tony Romo, the top NFL analyst for CBS, was placed on leave after he was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Former teammate Dez Bryant defended Romo on social media, asking people to stop criticizing him and highlighting Romo’s intelligence and football knowledge.
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Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
CBS put Romo on mandatory leave and replaced him with J.J. Watt for NFL broadcasts.
Dez Bryant, Romo’s former teammate with the Dallas Cowboys, publicly defended him.
Romo and Bryant played together for six seasons and had strong on-field success.
Romo has worked as a color analyst for CBS’s NFL coverage since 2017.
He signed a contract extension in 2020 with CBS that pays him about $17 million per year through 2030.
Romo has earned one Pro Bowl and one All-Pro selection during his playing career.
Bryant earned two Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro honor while playing with Romo.
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Thomas Castellanos, a former Florida State quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft and did not earn a contract after a Tennessee Titans minicamp. A recent court ruling granted him a fifth year of college eligibility, allowing him to consider returning to college football as a player.
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Thomas Castellanos is 22 years old and started his college career at UCF, then transferred to Boston College, and later Florida State.
Last year at Florida State, he threw for 2,760 yards with 15 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, and also rushed for 567 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Castellanos declared for the 2026 NFL draft on December 23 but went undrafted.
He attended a Tennessee Titans minicamp in April but did not get an NFL contract.
A U.S. District Court ruling suspended NCAA transfer rules, giving Castellanos a fifth year of eligibility.
Castellanos is open to returning to college football either as a quarterback or athlete.
Several college teams like Clemson, Duke, Michigan State, Nebraska, Stanford, and Texas Tech are reportedly interested in him.
Texas Tech may especially want him after losing a top quarterback due to a sports betting scandal.
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The Washington Mystics won against the Dallas Wings 81-75, earning their first four-game winning streak since 2020. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 28 points and 10 rebounds, helping secure the victory.
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The Mystics have a current record of 16 wins and 12 losses.
The Wings have a record of 18 wins and 11 losses.
Shakira Austin scored a season-high 28 points and had 10 rebounds for Washington.
Kiki Iriafen scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
The Mystics made all 10 of their free throws at the end of the game to seal the win.
Sonia Citron scored 16 points and was perfect on free throws (10 of 10).
Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 23 points.
The Wings lost three of their last four games.
The Wings will host the Connecticut Sun next, and the Mystics will host the Wings again on Wednesday.
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Kylie Kelce talked about LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. She believes LeBron is one of the best players ever and thinks his move shows Philadelphia has a good chance to win a championship.
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Kylie Kelce is married to Jason Kelce, a famous Philadelphia Eagles player.
She is very superstitious and knocked on a wooden spoon before discussing LeBron James joining the 76ers.
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, including a player option.
James announced his decision on July 24 after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron is entering his 24th NBA season, the longest in NBA history.
He has been selected to the All-Star game 22 times, won the NBA MVP award four times, and has four NBA championships.
If LeBron leads the 76ers to a title, he would be the first player to win four championships with four different teams.
Kylie Kelce expressed excitement about welcoming the James family to Philadelphia.
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Jimmy Haslam, owner of the Cleveland Browns and part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, traded two star players: NFL sack leader Myles Garrett and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo. Haslam said these trades were necessary to help rebuild both teams for future success, despite criticism and even his 95-year-old father’s surprise.
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Jimmy Haslam owns the Cleveland Browns (NFL) and co-owns the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA).
He traded Myles Garrett, a top NFL defensive player, to the Los Angeles Rams.
He also traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, a top NBA player and champion, to the Miami Heat.
Haslam’s father, who is 95 years old, reacted strongly to the trades.
The Browns got several players and draft picks in return for Garrett.
The Bucks received younger players and multiple future draft picks for Giannis.
Haslam said the trades are part of rebuilding the teams for long-term success.
He believes rebuilding in basketball is harder than in football.
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The San Francisco Giants have stopped paying outfielder Harrison Bader while they investigate a scooter accident he had early Sunday morning. Bader, who was already injured with foot pain, worsened his condition in the accident and now faces a longer recovery and uncertain future with the team.
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Harrison Bader was involved in a scooter accident early Sunday morning, colliding with a San Francisco Fire Department vehicle.
The Giants have suspended his pay while they look into the details of the accident.
Bader was already on the injured list for plantar fasciitis, a painful foot condition.
The accident has delayed his recovery and return to playing baseball.
Witnesses reported Bader was drinking at bars before the accident.
The team is examining whether Bader violated his contract by engaging in risky activities without permission.
Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract in January.
Before the injury, Bader was batting .170 with five home runs in 106 at-bats this season.
Major League Baseball rules forbid players from risky activities without team approval.
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The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel again on a one-year deal. This signing was not a direct result of Ricky Pearsall’s injury. Samuel had talks with the 49ers for weeks before rejoining the team after exploring other offers.
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Ricky Pearsall, a 25-year-old wide receiver for the 49ers, has a PCL injury and may miss the entire season.
Pearsall injured his knee during the first practice of training camp.
Deebo Samuel previously played six years with the 49ers, with strong career stats as both a receiver and runner.
Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders last year and led their team in receiving.
The 49ers and Samuel had discussions for weeks before he signed again.
Samuel explored other offers but none matched what he hoped for.
Samuel’s return adds a dual-threat player to the 49ers’ offense.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan values Samuel’s skills in the team’s system.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has decided to stop doing backflips after injuring himself last year and being advised by his coach and general manager to avoid risky actions. Skattebo acknowledged his mistakes and said he has learned from them, focusing now on training camp and staying safe for the season.
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Cam Skattebo is a running back for the New York Giants.
He attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest but failed to land it, drawing criticism.
Skattebo had emergency surgery nine months before this failed backflip.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen advised him not to do risky moves like backflips.
Skattebo admitted to doing some "dumb things" but said he learned from them.
He said he will likely avoid backflips moving forward and is focusing on training camp.
Skattebo was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He showed strong performance as a rookie before suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 8.
The Giants use a run-heavy offense, and Skattebo may have an important role this season.
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A federal court ruled that college athletes from the high school class of 2022 who have completed four seasons of eligibility can play a fifth season this school year. This decision challenges the NCAA’s new rule, which planned to start allowing five seasons only for athletes enrolling in 2027 or later.
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U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney in Denver issued the ruling.
The ruling applies to all Division I athletes who began college in the 2022-23 academic year.
The NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility rule was scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
The court’s decision may allow undrafted professional players to return to college sports.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said the ruling causes “chaos” and supports a proposed bill for NCAA antitrust protection.
A similar ruling in Tennessee granted 19 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility.
The NCAA’s new rule allows five seasons of competition over five years starting with full-time college enrollment or age 19.
The court found players would face “irreparable harm” without the injunction allowing a fifth year.
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