Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury forced Polish veteran Mariusz Wach to retire at the start of the eighth round in a non-televised tune‑up bout on Friday in Pattaya, Thailand, ahead of Fury’s planned showdown later this year with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. About 1,500 spectators watched the fight at...
Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former national team midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become head coach on a four-year contract, Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported on Friday. Pirlo, 47, currently coaches Dubai United in the UAE First Division and previously managed Juventus to the Coppa Italia and...
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have transformed their season with a dramatic July turnaround after a poor first half of the year. On July 1, Boston held a 37–48 record, sat at the bottom of the division and trailed first place by 14 games, following the earlier-season dismissal of...
Las Vegas, Nevada is experiencing sustained triple-digit summer temperatures, prompting an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service that extends through the next seven days. Forecasts call for highs reaching around 113 degrees Fahrenheit this coming weekend, heightening concerns about heat-related health risks for both residents and visitors. The...
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Las Vegas Raiders have signed quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and reigning Heisman Trophy winner, to a four-year, $57.27 million contract that is fully guaranteed. The agreement, completed on the opening day of training camp, includes a...
WASHINGTON — Anthony Davis is locked in a high-stakes contract standoff with the Washington Wizards, creating uncertainty over his long-term future with the franchise as he approaches a pivotal point in his current deal. The All-Star forward was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a major eight-player trade completed immediately...
An online petition calling for a replay of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final surpassed 88,900 signatures on Friday, July 24, 2026, following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. Launched by Argentina supporter Gisela Sánchez on Change.org, the petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko...
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered an apparent right knee injury during the team’s first training camp practice on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The second-year pass rusher went down during full-team 11-on-11 drills on a wet grass field in rainy conditions after engaging with an...
Ontario’s Durham Regional Police Service has arrested Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams on four weapons-related charges following an investigation into suspected drug trafficking, authorities announced in an online statement. The 25-year-old NFL player was taken into custody with three other individuals during a police operation that concluded on Friday....
Inter Miami defeated the Chicago Fire 3-2 in Major League Soccer, denying Robert Lewandowski a winning debut for the Illinois club. The 37-year-old Poland striker, who joined from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes. Miami were captained by Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez,...
