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sportsnet.caMajor League Baseball has proposed a five-year maximum contract length for free agents switching teams and a six-year limit for teams retaining their own players. The measures form part of a broader salary-cap system the league presented during collective-bargaining talks.
The GuardianSeveral teams exchanged players and draft picks in deals completed around the June 2026 draft. The moves included a multi-team transaction that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Julius Randle to Brooklyn.
io9.gizmodo.comPrediction market platform Polymarket said a vendor compromise allowed hackers to steal funds from users. The company stated it has contained the incident and begun refunds. PeckShield estimated losses near $3 million.
nypost.comThe former Buffalo Bills quarterback disclosed the health issue at the ribbon-cutting for the team's new stadium. Kelly, 66, said recent cancer scans were clean and he is looking ahead to the 2026 season opener.
financialpost.comA former Element Capital Management trader was ordered to repay more than a year's compensation after stealing trade secrets before joining rival Squarepoint Capital. Jeffrey Talpins' hedge fund received the ruling. @business reported the outcome.
Fox NewsSix suspects are now in custody after a new arrest in the case. The alleged plot used explosive drones and a sniper team against crowds and officials in Washington, D.C.
The VergeValve priced its Steam Machine starting at $1,049. Microsoft and Apple adjusted Surface and MacBook pricing while Xbox increased console costs, citing memory and storage price spikes.
ESPNMarie-Philip Poulin revealed she competed in the PWHL playoffs with a torn ACL and meniscus. Montreal won the championship. She is set for surgery in late July and will miss an indefinite period.
A starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers gave up three runs in the second inning before settling down to earn the win. The team defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Wednesday night.
winnipegfreepress.comIsaiah Evans, a Duke sophomore guard, was picked 33rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The selection will be sent to another team as part of a pre-draft trade.
reviewjournal.comThe league approved Babcock following an investigation requested by the players' association. The team had sought other candidates before selecting him.
nypost.comThe NHL has entered a $3.5 billion agreement with the Friedkin family to explore placing a second team in Texas. Austin and Houston are the cities under consideration.
nypost.comA guard was traded to a new NBA team on Thursday. The player and his partner announced the January birth of their son and the launch of a fertility nonprofit.
ahrefs.comTwo earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring about 1,000 others. The U.S. is immediately deploying search-and-rescue teams and humanitarian aid while providing aerial damage assessments.
nypost.comThe Mets intend to call up left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton to start Friday. The move follows the trade of David Peterson to another team.
nypost.comFree agent guard Coby White will return to the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year, $74 million contract. The 26-year-old North Carolina native steps into a starting backcourt role after the team agreed to trade LaMelo Ball.
fantasypros.comSeveral teams reported roster adjustments and injury developments as clubs reached their 81st games. Washington posted the highest-scoring offense while Miami moved above .500. Multiple clubs face roster gaps ahead of the trade deadline.
reviewjournal.comThe Dallas Stars are fielding trade inquiries for restricted free agent Jason Robertson while contract negotiations remain unresolved. Multiple teams have contacted the club about his availability ahead of the NHL draft.
The IndependentTwo shallow earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck west of Caracas on June 24. Venezuela declared a state of emergency while the United States deployed search and rescue teams from Virginia and California.
The IndependentTwo strong earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring more than 1,000. Rescue teams searched collapsed buildings on Thursday while international offers of assistance arrived from multiple countries.
Al JazeeraNestory Irankunda scored for Australia in a 2-0 win over Turkiye, becoming the youngest player to score for the team at the tournament. Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, he is one of at least nine players with refugee backgrounds at the 2026 event. The World Cup is hosted by Cana…
usatoday.comAl Horford is declining his player option and signing a new two-year contract worth $14 million. The agreement keeps the 40-year-old with the same organization for his 20th NBA season.
mlbtraderumors.comTeam officials are negotiating potential new deals with multiple players ahead of training camp. Discussions include quarterbacks and other key positions across the league.
The head of the Africa CDC described the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo as serious but not out of control. At least 290 people have died, and response teams face access problems in displacement camps. He warned that the virus poses a global risk if not stopped at the source.
France 24France and Norway meet Friday with first place in Group I on the line. Both teams have already advanced to the round of 32.
slate.comA professional basketball team completed a trade sending several players and draft assets to another franchise. The deal brings two former top selections together in the same backcourt.
ESPNBrandon Aiyuk posted videos on Instagram stating he would join another NFL team the day after any release by the San Francisco 49ers. The team has kept him under contract while seeking a trade partner.
Al JazeeraBack-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. The United States said it is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities to send search and rescue teams along with medical and humanitarian supplies.
feeds.arsenal.comThe 21-year-old England forward agreed to the extension after scoring six goals and recording four assists in the team's first Women's Super League season. Godfrey joined the club on loan from Arsenal in January 2025 before making the move permanent last summer.
thehindu.comThe Boston Celtics are actively engaged in trade talks involving Jaylen Brown after using him in an unsuccessful offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Team president Brad Stevens affirmed Brown's value while declining to predict his future. Brown averaged 28.7 points last season befor…
nypost.comThe 2026 NBA draft concluded with 29 teams selecting players. Grades were issued for each team's selections based on positional needs and player development potential.
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence said the absence of injury recovery and scheme changes produced his strongest spring practices. Coach Liam Coen noted Lawrence displayed the same command he showed during the team's late-2025 surge.
bbc.co.ukMexico recorded a 3-0 victory over Czechia on Wednesday despite drawing boos at halftime. Head coach Javier Aguirre said the team maintained focus and secured the result through its established approach.
RapplerHead coach Tim Cone said the team will not interfere with the 7-foot-3 center's NBA plans. Sotto has been sidelined since a January 2025 knee injury.
The IndependentA 23-year-old British cyclist will miss the 2026 Tour de France after medical tests confirmed a significant shoulder injury from a crash two weeks earlier. The team announced the withdrawal on Thursday and said rehabilitation has begun.
thesouthafrican.comWales will field five players making their senior debuts when they face the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium on Saturday at 17:00 BST. The match is the second half of a double-header that begins with the Wales men's team at 14:00 BST.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed third-round pick Markel Bell to a rookie contract. The deal brings all eight members of the team's 2026 draft class under contract. Bell participated in rookie minicamp at the NovaCare Complex.
bbc.co.ukScotland lost 3-0 to Brazil, leaving the team with a slim chance of advancing from the group stage. A commentator noted that Scotland's broadcast contract is worth £25 million less per year than Norway's despite similar population size.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen warehouses in early 2026 for over $1 billion. Federal, state and local officials announced in June that the projects would not proceed. DHS said it would sell one site in Michigan and use existing space instead.
thesouthafrican.comScotland sits third in its group with a minus-three goal difference. Eight of the twelve third-place teams advance to the round of 32. Multiple matches tonight and tomorrow will decide whether Scotland qualifies.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli officials are assessing options to send rescue teams and other assistance to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. The Foreign Ministry said a situation assessment is underway with relevant authorities.
koreaherald.comSouth Korea fell to South Africa on Wednesday and finished third in Group A. The team must now await other results to learn if it advances as one of the top third-place sides. Son Heung-min entered as a second-half substitute after starting on the bench.
RapplerElias Adili received his son Divine's remains in Nigeria on June 25. He encouraged the Ateneo Blue Eagles to continue competing after the June 8 deaths of Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia.
ESPNThe Charlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade discussions involving star point guard LaMelo Ball, with multiple teams pursuing him aggressively. A deal could occur within 24 to 48 hours if Charlotte's terms are met.
koreatimes.co.krTwo Songpa District Election Commission officials appeared before investigators on June 25 for questioning about internal instructions on ballot shortages. A joint police and prosecution team is also examining the National Election Commission's decisions on ballot printing and it…
RapplerVice President Sara Duterte's legal team submitted a witness list exceeding 90 names on June 1, 2026. Dozens of those named are associated with the prosecution.
nypost.comMexico completed an undefeated group stage with a 3-0 win over Czechia on June 24. The team will face an opponent to be determined in the round of 32 at Azteca Stadium.
sbs.com.auScotland lost its final group-stage match 3-0 to Brazil and now needs favorable results elsewhere to advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams. The outcome leaves progression out of Scotland's hands until at least Sunday.
worldsoccertalk.comGuillermo Ochoa substituted into a World Cup match, recording his 153rd cap for Mexico and marking his sixth World Cup appearance. The outing also served as his final professional game.
bbc.co.ukWilson Isidor scored for Haiti in the second half at Atlanta Stadium, giving the team a 2-1 lead over Morocco. The goal marked Haiti's first of the tournament and its first World Cup goal in 52 years.
hollywoodreporter.comThe 2-year-old duck arrived outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on June 24 but could not enter for the national team game against the Czech Republic. FIFA rules kept the animal outside the venue after limited perimeter access for filming.
Usa TodaySouth Africa plays South Korea on June 24 in Monterrey, Mexico. A win would advance the team and extend coach Hugo Broos' career. Usa Today reported the details ahead of the match.
New York PostA French appeals court confirmed that a 27-year-old right back will stand trial on rape charges several hours before his national team’s World Cup group-stage match. The player denies the allegations made by a 24-year-old woman in 2023.
Usa TodayMessi marked the occasion at the team's Kansas City training base after Argentina qualified for the knockout stage. He leads the tournament with 18 career World Cup goals.
hiphopwired.comThe Washington Wizards chose A.J. Dybantsa with the top pick on June 23. The selection follows the team's addition of All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season.
abcnews.go.comMauricio Pochettino said the scope of the national team rebuild exceeded expectations after he took the job nearly two years ago. The coach described initial complacency in the program and outlined steps taken to change its culture ahead of the World Cup.
CBS SportsThe Division I Cabinet approved legislation on Wednesday removing the transition restriction. North Dakota State and Sacramento State, both moving to FBS in July, would gain immediate eligibility for bowls and the College Football Playoff if they meet on-field requirements.
nypost.comThe Knicks obtained the rights to 21-year-old forward Melvin Ajinca and the No. 47 pick along with four future second-round selections. Ajinca, who turns 22 on Friday, previously appeared on the team's draft board in 2024.
ESPNTeam officials across the league are holding talks on extensions for several players. Updates cover negotiations for multiple positions as teams prepare for the end of July.
ndtv.comIran's football federation said Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held up by US host officials on June 24. The incident delayed the team's departure from Mexico for its final group-stage match against Egypt.