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Five former British athletes were convicted in Morocco for involvement in the enticement of a minor during a case linked to Leon Baptiste, a former sprinter and coach who was jailed for sexual assault. The group said they did not know about the convictions until informed by the media and deny knowingly breaking the law.
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Leon Baptiste, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Morocco and sentenced to eight months in prison.
Will Sharman, his brother Richard Sharman, Lamin Deen, Ashley O'Leary Jones, and David Tuck were convicted of participating in the enticement of a minor.
The men received suspended four-month sentences and fines of about £40 each.
The convictions were based on evidence that the men helped Baptiste persuade the minor to engage in sexual relations.
All were acquitted of charges related to inciting the minor to engage in prostitution.
The group claims they were unaware of the girl's age and did not knowingly participate in illegal activities.
The incident involved a raid on a villa near Marrakech after the girl reported not being paid for sex and being assaulted.
The men say they thought they had resolved the matter by paying an administrative fine and were shocked by the court rulings they learned about later.
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The New England Patriots traded receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the trade was partly because Boutte might have played less on offense and mainly on special teams due to the team's strong receiver lineup.
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Kayshon Boutte was traded from the Patriots to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
The Patriots had recently added receivers Romeo Doubs and A.J. Brown, increasing their depth at that position.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Boutte would likely have been inactive or played only on special teams without injuries.
Boutte had two strong seasons with the Patriots, with over 500 yards and multiple touchdowns each year.
In the 2024 season, Boutte caught 43 passes for 589 yards and three touchdowns.
Boutte also contributed during the Patriots’ Super Bowl run, including a 75-yard touchdown catch against the Texans.
The Texans lost receiver Jayden Higgins and hope Boutte will fill the No. 2 receiver role next to Nico Collins.
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Jacques Doucet, a French-language baseball broadcaster known as the "Voice of the Expos," passed away at age 86. He called over 5,500 major league games for the Montreal Expos and was honored in multiple baseball halls of fame.
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Jacques Doucet was born on March 8, 1940, in Montreal and started his journalism career with the Canadian Press.
He began covering the Montreal Expos when the team was created in 1968 and became their full-time French play-by-play announcer in 1972.
Doucet broadcasted Expos games for 33 seasons until the team left Montreal in 2004.
He helped develop French baseball terms, making the sport more accessible to Quebec fans.
After the Expos, he worked with the Quebec Capitales and then with TVA Sports calling Toronto Blue Jays games in French.
Doucet was inducted into the Quebec Baseball Hall of Fame (2002), Montreal Expos Hall of Fame (2003), and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (2020).
He revealed in 2024 that he was battling Alzheimer’s disease.
The Toronto Blue Jays and MLB community publicly honored Doucet after his death.
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At a weigh-in event in London, British boxer Moses Itauma pushed Croatian boxer Filip Hrgovic off the stage, leading Hrgovic to slap Itauma in response. The two fighters are set to compete for the vacant IBF heavyweight boxing title at the O2 Arena.
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Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic during the weigh-in event at Spitalfields Market.
Hrgovic responded by slapping Itauma after being pushed off the stage.
Both fighters are competing for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday.
Itauma is 21 years old and aims to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion ever.
Hrgovic is 34 years old and weighed 107kg at the weigh-in, his lightest in seven years.
Itauma weighed 110kg, matching his weight from his previous fight in March.
The weigh-in attracted several hundred people and took place in a public market area.
Neither side planned the incident; it happened after verbal exchanges stirred tension.
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The Los Angeles Rams traded for wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins, giving up running back Jarquez Hunter. Rams coach Sean McVay said the trade was to add depth to the team, not related to concerns about another receiver, Puka Nacua, who is facing a lawsuit and possible NFL discipline.
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The Rams got Tutu Atwell back from the Dolphins on Thursday.
The Dolphins received Jarquez Hunter in exchange.
Puka Nacua faces a civil lawsuit alleging antisemitic remarks, assault, and a biting incident.
The NFL is reviewing Nacua’s situation and might suspend him for breaking league rules.
Coach McVay said the trade was not about Nacua’s off-field issues.
Atwell was originally drafted by the Rams in 2021 and is known for his speed.
Atwell already has experience playing with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Rams want to strengthen their receiver group as they aim to compete for the Super Bowl.
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Brian Cashman is in the last year of his contract as the New York Yankees' general manager. Reports say he is likely to stay with the team next season, despite some fans wanting a change to help win a World Series again.
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Brian Cashman has been the Yankees' general manager since 1998.
He has led the team through four World Series championships, including three straight from 1998 to 2000.
The Yankees have won a total of 27 World Series titles, the most in MLB history.
The team has not won a World Series since 2009.
Cashman has managed the Yankees to 29 straight winning seasons.
Some fans want a new GM to try for another World Series win.
Reporter Jon Heyman says the Yankees will likely extend Cashman's contract.
The Yankees are currently trying to catch the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in their division.
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Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 and has grown the team into the most valuable sports franchise in the world. At nearly 84 years old, he has no formal plan for who will take over the team, but his son Stephen Jones is widely expected to succeed him. Jerry Jones aims to retire as the NFL owner with the most Super Bowl wins.
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Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys for $140 million in 1989.
The team is now worth $15.5 billion, the highest value of any sports team worldwide.
Jones has won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys.
He will turn 84 in October and has had health issues recently.
Jerry Jones has no formal succession plan for the Cowboys.
His son Stephen Jones, age 62, is co-owner, CEO, and director of player personnel.
Stephen Jones is involved in nearly all major team decisions and is expected to take over someday.
Jerry Jones wants to retire as the NFL owner with the most Super Bowl titles, currently held by Patriots owner Robert Kraft with six rings.
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The Las Vegas Raiders' coach Klint Kubiak has not named a starting quarterback yet after the preseason ended. Rookie Fernando Mendoza struggled in the games, and Kubiak said Mendoza still needs more practice before playing in regular season games.
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The Raiders lost 18-12 to the San Francisco 49ers in their last preseason game.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 8 of 11 passes for 51 yards but threw an interception and was sacked twice.
Coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza needs more preseason games to improve.
Kubiak did not name a starting quarterback for the regular season at his press conference.
Many expect veteran Kirk Cousins to be the starter in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
Kubiak said the coaching staff will review game film and discuss the team before deciding.
Mendoza did not have the Raiders’ starting offensive line during preseason, which might affect his performance.
The Raiders’ first regular season game is on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Justus Kelley from Virginia became the first married woman and mother to win the Miss USA 2026 title, after the competition changed its rules to include more women. She was crowned at the pageant's 75th anniversary event and will represent the United States at Miss Universe 2026.
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Justus Kelley, age 31, won Miss USA 2026, held in Miami, Florida.
Kelley is the first mother and married woman to win Miss USA.
The pageant removed age and marital status restrictions before this year.
This was the 75th Miss USA competition, themed “75 Years of Icons.”
Kelley will compete in Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico.
The winner’s prize package includes $150,000 salary, a Range Rover car, a luxury apartment lease, and a vacation home membership, worth over $685,000.
Runners-up were from Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Utah.
The event featured 51 contestants from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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The Indiana Fever basketball team is supporting Sophie Cunningham for the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award based on her strong performance off the bench during the 2026 season. The team is also backing other players for major awards as they aim to convert their high-scoring offense into individual honors.
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Indiana Fever leads the league in scoring with 96.6 points per game.
Sophie Cunningham averages 8.4 points per game with a career-best 47.6% shooting accuracy.
Cunningham has a 44.1% success rate for 3-point shots.
She leads the WNBA in offensive rating and holds the second-best effective field-goal percentage.
Cunningham has a career-high 2.9 win shares, a measure of a player's overall contribution to their team's wins.
Janelle Salaun is the favorite to win Sixth Player of the Year, with higher average points and rebounds.
The Fever are also supporting Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell for MVP and Aliyah Boston for All-WNBA honors.
The Fever will play the Connecticut Sun before the FIBA World Cup break, providing a chance for their players to showcase their skills.
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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 in women's tennis, has struggled recently and must win the US Open to keep her top ranking. Meanwhile, the men's US Open field is wide open after some top players withdrew or are returning from injuries.
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Sabalenka lost in the third round at the Cincinnati Open and has a 17-7 record since April without reaching a final.
She has won the last two US Open women’s singles titles but faces strong competition to keep her No. 1 ranking.
Elena Rybakina now leads the live rankings and will become No. 1 if she reaches the US Open semi-finals.
Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Iga Swiatek are also strong contenders and have won major titles recently.
All top 11 women players hold at least one WTA 1000 tournament title, showing depth in the women’s game.
On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a knee injury, affecting the competition.
Carlos Alcaraz returned after a four-month wrist injury layoff but showed signs of rustiness in mixed doubles.
Alexander Zverev, winner of his first grand slam in Paris, is a top seed and a contender for the US Open title.
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England's cricket team took five wickets for 19 runs in seven overs to bowl Pakistan out for 110 runs in their first innings. This gave England a lead of 180 runs on the second day of the second Test match at Lord's.
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England bowlers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer took five wickets together.
Pakistan scored 110 runs before being all out in their first innings.
England gained a 180-run lead after Pakistan's innings.
The match is the second Test between England and Pakistan.
The game is being played at Lord's cricket ground.
This event took place on the second day of the Test match.
The performance focused on Pakistan's lower batting order.
The live coverage of the match is available only to users in the UK.
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Brighton women's football team has appointed Arturo Ruiz as their new head coach after Dario Vidosic left the club shortly before the new season begins. Ruiz, previously coaching Real Sociedad, signed a contract until 2029 and will start once his work permit is approved.
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Arturo Ruiz, 29, is the new head coach of Brighton women’s team.
Ruiz was previously head coach at Real Sociedad and has experience coaching Atletico Madrid and Granada CF.
Dario Vidosic stepped down as Brighton manager a week before the season starts to pursue opportunities in the United States, likely with Angel City in the National Women's Soccer League.
Vidosic joined Brighton in 2024 from Melbourne City and led them to their best Women’s Super League (WSL) finish of fifth place.
Under Vidosic, Brighton reached the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time in May 2026.
Ruiz’s contract with Brighton runs until 2029, and the club is confident in his ability to develop the team.
Brighton’s new season begins at home against Arsenal on 6 September 2026.
The club is investing heavily in women’s football and plans to build Europe's first purpose-built women's stadium.
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England’s bowler Ollie Robinson took four wickets while allowing just 11 runs. Pakistan was all out for 110 runs, giving England a lead of 180 runs on the second day of the second Test match at Lord’s.
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The match is the second Test between England and Pakistan cricket teams.
Ollie Robinson took four wickets during Pakistan’s innings.
Pakistan scored a total of 110 runs before all their players were out.
England leads by 180 runs after the second day of the match.
The game is held at Lord’s cricket ground in London.
The report was published 22 minutes ago.
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Joel Ordonez’s transfer from Club Brugge to Crystal Palace is uncertain after his medical exam revealed his broken foot injury is worse than expected. Crystal Palace is deciding if they will continue with the deal while also signing other defenders.
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Joel Ordonez is a 22-year-old defender from Club Brugge and Ecuador’s national team.
Crystal Palace had agreed on a loan deal with an option to buy Ordonez after Aston Villa was initially interested.
Ordonez has a broken metatarsal, a bone in the foot, and the injury is more serious than first thought.
Palace knew about the injury when they started talks but are now reassessing the transfer.
Palace urgently needs defenders after Chadi Riad was injured during a game.
They recently signed Axel Disasi from Chelsea on loan but want another central defender.
The decision on Ordonez’s transfer is pending after the medical results.
The news was reported by BBC Sport and is current as of 24 minutes ago.
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The Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 despite his recent injuries and weak performance. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick believes Watson will lose the starting job soon, allowing Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel to take over.
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Deshaun Watson has not played a regular-season game since October 20, 2024.
Watson suffered two Achilles tendon tears and has played 19 poor games since joining the Browns in 2022.
The Browns named Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders for the upcoming season opener.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former NFL quarterback, predicts Watson will fail and lose his starting position.
Fitzpatrick says Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, both younger quarterbacks, will get chances to play.
Watson’s quarterback rating with the Browns is 80.3, which is considered low.
Watson called Browns fans "disrespectful" after they booed him.
The Browns have a young team with many new players, which may cause offensive struggles this year.
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UEFA has filed legal papers in the United States accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of criminal mismanagement related to a failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The dispute has caused tension between FIFA and UEFA, with UEFA threatening criminal legal action while some FIFA members continue to support Infantino.
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UEFA describes Infantino’s proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) investment plan as a secretive deal that undervalued the World Cup and harmed FIFA and its members.
UEFA’s lawyers lodged legal papers in the US to obtain evidence for potential court cases in Switzerland against Infantino.
The FFE plan, revealed then dropped in recent weeks, caused strong public criticism and internal conflicts between FIFA and UEFA.
UEFA initially threatened to boycott FIFA competitions but dropped that threat after assurances no similar plans would happen again.
UEFA is escalating with the preparation of criminal legal proceedings against Infantino.
Infantino denies wrongdoing, defended the plan as commercial progress, later apologized for “errors,” and continues to travel globally seeking support.
UEFA seeks disclosure of information from FIFA and from Thrive Capital and its founder Josh Kushner, involved as potential investors in the scheme.
The situation remains unresolved with both sides preparing for possible legal battles.
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George Lombard Jr., a new player for the New York Yankees, made errors in six straight baseball games, tying a team record. Despite this, coaches and teammates believe he will improve, and he has performed well when batting.
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George Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ shortstop, made errors in six consecutive games.
This ties the Yankees record, last set by Chick Fewster in 1921.
No player in Major League Baseball has had a longer streak since 1992.
Lombard admitted the errors are unacceptable and said he is working to improve.
He began his MLB career with a home run and has a batting average of .264.
Lombard replaces Anthony Volpe at shortstop, who made 19 errors last season.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole said errors happen and praised Lombard’s effort.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Lombard’s skills and future improvement.
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Connor Hellebuyck, the long-time goalie for the Winnipeg Jets, has confirmed he asked the team to trade him after many years with the club. He made the request public as the new NHL training camp is about to start.
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Connor Hellebuyck is a goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets and has played his entire NHL career there.
He has won the Vezina Trophy three times, an award for the best goalie in the league.
Hellebuyck asked the Jets for a trade months ago but recently made it public.
He is in the third year of a seven-year contract worth $59.5 million.
The Jets have struggled in the playoffs, missing them more than half the time during his career.
Jets’ general manager said the team is looking at trade options but no deal has happened yet.
Hellebuyck thanked the Jets and their fans for his years with the team.
He said moving to another team would be better for his career and family.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said striker Ollie Watkins apologized for refusing to play in a recent match as he prepares to leave the club for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Villa is signing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson to replace Watkins and also added Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich.
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Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in a £51 million transfer.
Watkins apologized for not playing against Brighton and was forgiven by the team.
He joined Aston Villa in 2020 for £28 million and scored 91 Premier League goals.
Villa plans to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for £65 million as Watkins’ replacement.
Leon Goretzka joined Aston Villa on a free transfer after leaving Bayern Munich.
Emery said the club is rebuilding after selling experienced players to improve the team.
Goretzka is known for winning seven Bundesliga titles and the Champions League.
The club hopes to register Jackson quickly to play in the upcoming match against Arsenal.
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