A group of 72 European lawmakers has called for a formal investigation into FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, after the governing body overturned a red card suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Balogun had been sent off for serious foul play in...
Fayetteville — The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick with the No. 15 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday in Philadelphia. Helfrick, a right-handed-hitting backstop known for defense and power, tied the Cape Cod League lead with 11 homers in 2024 and later slugged .616 with 15...
The NBA has paused a proposed trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors while it investigates potential salary cap circumvention involving Leonard’s endorsement deals. The June 30 agreement would move Leonard to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple unprotected first-round picks,...
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has declined, for now, to file criminal charges against Los Angeles Rams starting left tackle Alaric Jackson following his June 2026 arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. The case has been sent to a City Attorney hearing, a pre-filing diversion process in which Jackson...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones was removed after six perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves on July 8, 2026, at PNC Park, as the club adhered to a strict post-surgery pitch count. The 24-year-old, who missed the entire 2025 season following ulnar collateral ligament internal brace surgery on...
Austin, Texas — On Thursday, July 9, Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2027 recruiting cycle, announced he reclassified to the 2026 class and committed to the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns over finalists Arizona, Kentucky and LSU, ESPN reported. The move makes Spears eligible for...
New York officials this week opened five free, illuminated pitches across the city for overnight use during the World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced. The measure aims to accommodate a surge in local participation as fans and new players seek informal play while demand outstrips regular field availability during the...
SAN FRANCISCO — Toronto Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease came within three outs of history on Thursday, July 9, 2026, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants before surrendering a leadoff single to outfielder Heliot Ramos. Pitching in a high-pressure road matchup, Cease held San...
Frisco, Texas: Head Coach Joey McGuire said Tuesday at Big 12 Football Media Days that Will Hammond could start for Texas Tech in Week One against Abilene Christian, pending clearance from team doctors and medical staff; Hammond is a 6'2" redshirt sophomore who has appeared in 12 collegiate games. Lumberton, North...
St. Louis. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Wednesday night, with Alec Burleson and José Fermín homering and Michael McGreevy pitching 6 1/3 innings. Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker produced early run-scoring doubles, and Burleson's sixth-inning homer provided the decisive margin in the game at Busch Stadium. The...
