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Several NBA players declined player options for the 2026-27 season while others opted in, according to ESPN reporting. The moves affect team salary flexibility and contract negotiations.
espn.comLos Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $180 million deal, the richest for an undrafted player in NBA history. The signing occurred after LeBron James left the franchise in free agency.
winnipegfreepress.comThe New York Rangers and defenseman Braden Schneider avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million. Schneider, the team's 2020 first-round pick, played all 82 games last season and recorded two goals and 18 points.
newser.comVentures backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have secured at least $3.2 billion in direct U.S. government business since the 2024 election. SpaceX and Anduril accounted for 97 percent of the total. The brothers invested in several defense-sector firms after the election.
sportsnet.caESPN reported that Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal follows two seasons with the team and comes after he opted out of a prior player option.
espn.comThe Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal pays $8.8 million over two seasons and includes $1 million in play-time incentives. McDuffie appeared in all 17 games last season with 92 tackles.
Breaking DefenseThe Defense Department suspended CMMC Phase II requirements that had been set to begin November 10, 2026. Officials cited excessive administrative costs on smaller firms while maintaining that data-protection rules remain in force.
ESPNThe Ottawa Senators re-signed Claude Giroux on Tuesday to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. The 38-year-old forward enters his 20th NHL season after four years with the team. Giroux cited loyalty to teammates as his reason for returning.
winnipegfreepress.comThe Buffalo Sabres signed forward Peyton Krebs to a four-year contract worth $18 million. The 25-year-old set career highs with 12 goals and 27 assists last season.
A retired senior official said the state government instructed the Victorian Health Building Authority to remove a plastering firm from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital redevelopment after the CFMEU raised objections. The project was completed in April 2024 using $320 mil…
abcnews.go.comThe University of Michigan regents will review an internal investigation into the athletic department's culture on Thursday. A decision on athletic director Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days, ESPN reported.
NewsweekA 79-year-old man developed heart inflammation after contracting anaplasmosis, according to a new case study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The report notes the disease's rising incidence in Canada and calls for greater clinical awareness.
upi.comThe Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Cuba's Ministry of Tourism, GEMAR, and GECOMEX on Monday. Companies have until August 12 to end existing contracts.
Federal investigators have uncovered evidence that a former senior aide at the Department of Homeland Security may have been involved in improperly awarding government contracts. The findings are based on people familiar with the matter.
A new CSIS study shows measurable gains in the U.S. defense sector since late 2025. New firms and contract spending have risen sharply. Gaps remain in lead times, stockpiles, and supply chains.
espn.co.ukThe 25-year-old departs after 69 appearances and helping secure a domestic double. She switched from Australia to Wales in 2025 and made her Wales debut in December.
ForbesUniversal Brain received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Neurotique platform, a five-minute EEG-based test for cognitive and emotional brain function. The company plans to launch the device this summer with 250 clinics and pursue pharma contracts.
South China Morning PostAuthorities said dedicated fast-track legislation for the Northern Metropolis will operate alongside the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance. Contractors must meet standards under both sets of rules simultaneously. The clarification followed a Monday meeting focused on cons…
Breaking DefenseThe U.S. firm will equip Skyfall Shrike drones with Skynode S autonomy software under a contract funded by Germany. Deliveries began this week and will continue through the coming months.
South China Morning PostTaiwan’s defence ministry will begin a pilot programme on September 1 that assigns private security firms to routine access control at five military academies. Four additional sites will join in January 2027, freeing troops for combat training while raising questions about contra…
Stefon Diggs, 32, released by the New England Patriots in March, posted a video asserting he ranks above any team's second wide receiver. The four-time Pro Bowler is seeking a new contract with training camps two weeks away.
Free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas plans to join the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract. The 30-year-old played 15 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2025 after entering the starting lineup midseason.
globalnews.caUnifor members at Ford plants across Canada will vote on the deal July 17-19. The agreement could set the pattern for upcoming talks with General Motors and Stellantis.
ForbesThe group's agency confirmed that all members have renewed their contracts for a second time. The announcement follows an earlier on-stage statement and comes amid other departures in the industry.
benzinga.comEurope’s benchmark natural gas prices opened 3% higher Monday after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz prompted Qatar to suspend maritime activity. The August 2026 Dutch TTF contract rebounded above 50 euros per megawatt-hour.
koreatimes.co.krAll 13 members of the K-pop boy band Seventeen agreed to renew their management contracts with Pledis Entertainment. The agency announced the mutual extension on July 13, 2026.
winnipegfreepress.comToronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run of the season on July 10, matching a mark set by Shohei Ohtani in 2018. Okamoto signed a four-year, $60 million contract before the season and has become the team's leading power hitter.
india.comLeonard Glenn Francis, known as 'Fat Leonard,' is seeking a pardon after his November 2024 sentencing to 180 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Navy of millions. The Independent reported details of his 2022 escape and ongoing health issues.
espn.co.ukAston Villa agreed terms with SC Freiburg for the transfer of Johan Manzambi for a fee slightly above €60 million. The clubs and the player also settled personal terms for a long-term contract.
espn.comTeams completed several free-agent signings and extensions this week. Deals include a $252 million rookie extension and multiple two- and three-year contracts for centers and wings.
espn.comThe Philadelphia Phillies used a compensatory fourth-round selection to draft University of Kentucky right-hander Jaxon Jelkin on July 11, 2026. The move followed the departure of left-hander Ranger Suarez to the Boston Red Sox on a five-year, $130 million contract.
theyeshivaworld.comThe contract supports the Anomalous Health Incidents Cross Functional Team through September. Anomaly 6 will supply location intelligence and data visualizations under Project Yellowfin.
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week that the United States will grant a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. A House Foreign Affairs Committee member said U.S. defense contractors have an interest in complying with th…
Farid Basharat defeated John Garza by unanimous decision at UFC 329 on Saturday night to improve to 16-0. The 28-year-old bantamweight told Joe Rogan afterward that the fight was the last on his current UFC contract.
winnipegfreepress.comThe German football federation said Klopp, 59, agreed on essential contract points during talks in New York on 10 July 2026. He would replace Julian Nagelsmann, whose exit was confirmed on 3 July after Germany's World Cup last-32 defeat.
espn.comTrae Young announced his re-signing with the Washington Wizards on July 10 in Las Vegas. The four-year deal follows the team's acquisition of Young and Anthony Davis after three straight 60-loss seasons.
nbcnews.comOrganizers prepared routes, volunteers and a youth scrimmage for a FIFA delegation visit. The city secured six matches at Arrowhead Stadium after Chicago withdrew its bid.
theathletic.comThe 6-foot-4 guard averaged 8.6 points and made 40 percent of his three-point attempts as a freshman last season. Valencia announced the signing on July 11, 2026.
Conor McGregor signed a new UFC contract ahead of his return at UFC 329 this Saturday. The deal includes an April 2027 bout and leaves him with two fights remaining after the event.
investing.comA verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract allowed an attacker to borrow assets far exceeding collateral on the Bonzo Lend protocol. Hedera total value locked fell nearly 40 percent afterward.
espn.co.ukAjax has started transfer discussions for forward Marcos Leonardo, who is set to leave Al Hilal this summer. The club is also negotiating with Girona for midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, whose contract carries a €25 million release clause.
StatMartha Lillard died June 26 in Oklahoma. She was the final known American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung for breathing after contracting the disease in 1953.
abcnews.go.comA senior Republican lawmaker said U.S. defense contractors including Lockheed Martin would gain if Ukraine manufactures Patriot missile interceptors. The statement follows a pledge that the U.S. would grant a license for the weapons system.
The St. Louis Cardinals and infielder JJ Wetherholt reached an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. The deal, announced Friday, runs from 2027 through 2034 and includes performance bonuses that can raise the total value to $132 million.
ndtv.comThe International Energy Agency forecasts a drop of about 1 million barrels per day amid higher prices and supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war. May demand fell 5.3 million barrels per day from a year earlier, led by a sharp contraction in China.
news.sky.comSheffield Wednesday signed goalkeeper Joe Lumley from Bristol City on a free transfer. The 31-year-old agreed to a two-year contract after a brief loan spell last season.
Pitcher Bryse Wilson, 28, agreed to a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers after the Chicago Cubs designated him for assignment following two appearances. Forbes reported the move comes amid injuries to Brewers starters.
forbes.comHundreds of people across 18 states have contracted cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection linked to fresh produce. The outbreak is under investigation by federal, state and local authorities.
Atlantic CouncilThe United States and European allies announced multiple defense deals worth about $3 billion at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. The contracts involve missile production, drone sales and joint ventures among U.S. firms and European partners.
The Samsung Lions signed former MLB pitcher Chris Paddack on July 11 to a US$473,333 deal for the rest of the year. The 30-year-old right-hander passed a physical in South Korea and will join the club during the KBO All-Star break.
skysports.comKarim Adeyemi will undergo a medical examination and sign with Barcelona next week. The transfer agreement sets a base fee of 22 million euros plus add-ons.
espn.comVictor Wembanyama agreed to a five-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs that could exceed $250 million. The deal is the richest in franchise history and begins in the 2027-28 season.
globalnews.caLabour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced Friday that veteran mediator Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will serve as special mediators for 10 days. The appointment follows the union's expansion of picket lines and comes as contract talks remain stalled.
japantimes.co.jpThe central bank's balance sheet contracted by the largest quarterly amount since quantitative tightening began in 2024. Japanese government bond holdings also declined sharply during the period.
The directive sets a deadline nearly a month ahead of the Pentagon-wide target of Sept. 29. It follows a series of memos that adjusted removal timelines after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the ban in February.
abcnews.go.comCrews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool this week to remove fireworks debris and repair a peeling liner installed during renovations completed last month. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the same contractors will handle the fixes.
The university removed Boynton's interim title and gave him a two-year contract on Friday afternoon. The move follows Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks 18 days earlier.
espn.co.ukMorten Hjulmand has signed a contract to join Atlético Madrid. The agreement runs until June 2031 and carries a base fee of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
ndtv.comThe EU is finalizing plans to allow Ukraine to use part of its €60 billion defense loan to purchase arms from UK companies. London would contribute based on contract values without an upfront fee. An announcement could come Monday at a Paris summit.
winnipegfreepress.comSeveral NHL clubs completed one-year and multi-year deals with experienced players ahead of training camp. The signings address immediate roster needs at forward and in goal.