Boston, United States — The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Paul George and multiple draft picks, according to reports first emerging on Wednesday and confirmed on Thursday. Boston will receive two future first-round picks and two future...
Seattle. The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 and will play Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6 in a World Cup Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. Team USA reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group...
CORDOBA, Argentina, July 2 (Reuters) - Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday in the opening Nations Championship fixture, with prop Pierre Schoeman and lock Scott Cummings set to win their 50th caps. Schoeman, who debuted against Tonga in 2021, starts in...
Santa Clara, California, will not see Folarin Balogun in the United States Men’s National Team lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after the starting striker received an automatic one-match suspension for a straight red card. Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute...
Santa Clara — The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at Levi's Stadium on July 1, with Folarin Balogun opening the scoring just before halftime and Malik Tillman adding a free-kick in the 82nd minute. Balogun was sent off in the second half, leaving the U.S. to finish with...
Ann Arbor, Mich. Four-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert Jr. committed to the University of Michigan on Wednesday after decommitting from Indiana on May 18; the Cincinnati Princeton High School senior announced his decision during a live YouTube broadcast, selecting Michigan over Ohio State and more than 30 other programs. The commitment followed...
Collierville, Tennessee — Four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr. committed to the University of Oregon on Wednesday, announcing his decision during the Rivals Summer Signing Day show and confirming it to The Commercial Appeal on July 1. The 6-foot-2, 170–175-pound two-way player chose Oregon over Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has returned to team practice as she continues rehabilitation from offseason surgery on both ankles, bringing her closer to a 2026 season debut. The Lynx said Wednesday that Collier is progressing as expected after undergoing the procedure on March 24. The team’s...
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has exercised his full no‑movement clause to veto a planned trade to the Dallas Stars, derailing a major NHL offseason deal. The two teams had verbally agreed to terms late Monday, June 29, 2026, with the trade structured to become official on July 1...
ATLANTA — Atlanta police have charged 41-year-old Ciarre Campbell with murder and aggravated assault in the death of his mother, 71-year-old Nateal Campbell, according to Fulton County, Georgia, police records released this week. Her body was discovered in her home in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, and police records state that her...
