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“Under anti-doping rules, any combination of three missed tests or filing failures within a rolling 12-month period is treated as an anti-doping rule violation and can lead to a ban of one to two years.”
“I had tested positive in an anti-doping test for a trace amount of Ligandrol, detected at 0.0006ng, resulting in my suspension from cycling since that time.”
“Marsh has struggled somewhat against lefties in recent weeks; in his last 24 plate appearances against lefties before Tuesday, Marsh had just two hits, with 13 strikeouts and one walk”
“India's Commonwealth Games campaign has suffered another major blow with Olympian and 2022 Birmingham CWG's silver medallist Tulika Maan being provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for alleged whereabouts failur…”
“However, the ban has been backdated to start when she was initially suspended on 2 June 2025. It will end on 1 June 2027”
“He said he has been thinking about the platoon ‘because the numbers haven't been great against lefties. I've liked some of his (at-bats) early, but that seems to have been a battle as we went on.’”
“Her breakthrough moment came at the 2022 CWG in Birmingham, where she won a silver medal in the women's +78kg category, becoming only the second Indian judoka to achieve the feat.”
“She won Team GB's first medal of the 2024 Paralympics with silver in the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit.”
“The Twins said Carrasco, 39, will make US$360,000 for the rest of this Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season.”
“Any combination of three filing failures or missed tests within 12 months constitutes an anti-doping rule violation and carries a standard sanction of two years, unless successfully challenged.”
“She went on to win two gold medals at the Para-cycling Road World Cup in May 2025 in the C2 class – before being suspended a month later.”
“He’s been designated for assignment by the Braves seven times in the past calendar year, each time opting for free agency and — until now — quickly re-signing on a new minor league contract.”
“The 15-year-old announced his arrival in style by smashing an 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare on Thursday, becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in men's international cricket.”
“Klopp has signed a four-year deal to become head coach. Assigned with leading the team through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September.”
“bolstering their rotation with the one-time Cy Young Award contender”
“The Indian batting legend was 16 years and 213 days old when he scored his maiden international fifty against Pakistan in the Faisalabad Test in 1989.”
“In a recent poll by Germany's leading football magazine Kicker, external, 80% of readers said they thought Klopp was the right choice.”
“From 2014-22, Carrasco pitched 1209 2/3 innings with a 3.59 ERA, a 27.2% strikeout rate and a 6% walk rate.”
“Earlier this year, he lit up the same ground with a breathtaking 175 off 80 balls against England in the final of the 2026 Under-19 World Cup.”
“The German men's national team is currently at its lowest ebb in decades, having failed to reach the last 16 at the past three World Cups.”
“along the way (2017) and twice signed lucrative extensions with Cleveland.”
“Sooryavanshi's explosive knock laid the foundation for India's comfortable chase of Zimbabwe's 125 for seven, with the visitors sealing victory by seven wickets and taking an early advantage in the three-match T20I series.”
“After Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, he was our unequivocal choice for the position of national team coach. That's why we pursued him relentlessly.”
“In 2017 he also logged the most wins in all of Major League Baseball with 18.”
“NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently pledged $25,000, bringing the total reward fund to $125,000 with additional contributions from Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry.”
“Palace signed Lacroix from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in August 2024 for an initial fee of £15.5m, with a further £2.6m in potential add-ons.”
“The New York Mets are in full sell-off mode, sitting at 43-60 and facing a double-digit deficit in the National League wild-card race”
“During the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, he was the only player to record at least 50 tackles (60), 200 duels won (204) and 250 clearances (252).”
“After signing a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets over the winter, the 28-year-old has struggled to produce at his previous All-Star level, batting .256 with a .677 OPS, 10 home runs and 15 doubles through the club's disappoi…”
“Since arriving from Wolfsburg in 2024, he has ranked among the five fastest centre-backs in the Premier League, recording a top speed of 35.81km/h (22.3mph).”
“We definitely miss him,” Kevin Gausman told Wilner. “I’m sure (Vladimir Guerrero Jr.) misses him, you know. That guy was one of his best friends for his first seven, eight years in the big leagues. (They) shared a lot of great moments toge…”
“Across the past two Premier League seasons, Lacroix recorded the best success rate in one-on-one defensive situations among players to face at least 50 such duels, winning possession 50.5% of the time.”
“Cook has improved so much since 2023, increasing his PPG (PPR) every single year from 13.7 to 17.8. With Cook now having two years of at least 16.5 PPG in a row, it makes sense why he’s drafted this high.”
“BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that both clubs had held positive talks over a move for the France international, with Palace seeking about £60m for the centre-back.”
“Allen has dominated the quarterback position for years because of what he can do as a rusher but also as a passer. Since 2020, Allen has never had fewer than 21 PPG, and now he gets a new wide receiver in DJ Moore. [...] Justin Herbert had…”
“Last season, the Gunners averaged 34,000 at Emirates Stadium, almost four times the next highest average attendance which was set by Chelsea - and better than eight Premier League clubs.”
“Trevor Lawrence had the best season of his career in year five with a breakout 19.9 PPG.”
“Arsenal's home crowds accounted for 41% of all supporters at WSL fixtures, a club success story, though one that raises questions about the overall supporter experience as both league and clubs strive to progress.”
“Jayden Daniels showed he can be great because of his rushing ability, with 20.4 PPG as a rookie.”
“In January 2026, a YouGov study, external found 28.5m fans of WSL football globally, split equally by gender with almost half aged 18-34.”
“Although McLaurin only had 11.4 PPG in 10 games last year due to injury, he had 15.8 in 2024.”
“Bankrolled by billionaire majority owner Michele Kang, London City are the only fully independent WSL club and averaged a home crowd of just under 3,000 at League One Bromley's Copperjax Community Stadium in their top-flight debut.”
“Omarion Hampton is a bit of a projection, as he only played nine games because of an ankle injury last year, but he had 15.1 PPG, and he was drafted 22nd overall in the 2025 NFL draft.”
“Adopted by 18 clubs across the WSL and WSL2, it has been well received, with 70% of supporters now in favour, external of the initiative.”
“At wide receiver, Ladd McConkey still leads the pack after 15.1 PPG in year one, then 11.3 in 2025.”
“All WSL teams will be allowed to offer alcohol at games in the 2026-27 season”
“Brian Thomas Jr. still at the top. Thomas had a big rookie season with 16.7 PPG, but that dropped to 9.9 in year two.”
“Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continued with a straightforward 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool.”
“Hwang Jae-gyun will throw the ceremonial retirement first pitch on Aug. 8 against the Suwon Lotte Giants.”
“After throwing 17 180s with a scoring average of 109.57, Littler said: "At the minute, everything's going to plan."”
“He joined (KBO team) KT, signing two free-agent contracts of four years for 8.8 billion won and four years for 6 billion won.”
“Hwang signed a minor league contract with the Giants in January 2017 that paid a prorated $1.5 million in the majors.”
“He went 8-for-52 (.154) in the big leagues with one home run and five RBIs.”
“When I started playing, when you went to open play, the players were generally old, a lot older than it is now. ... I felt young at these open plays, so that was something that was the seed of writing the movie. It was such a funny dynamic…”
“She’s been to multiple pro events, having visited Indian Wells a few months ago and just last week took in the MLP Mid-Season Tournament, getting in an interview with Michelle McMahon on Pickleball TV. What did Steenburgen think of Grand R…”
“Particularly, AT&T has been building the WNBA All-Star weekend into a destination alongside the league the past eight years.”
“AT&T has been a tremendous partner as the WNBA continues to reach new heights in fan engagement, visibility, and cultural impact”
“James signed an $8 million deal with a player option, allowing him to extend his contract for an additional season at a set salary or become an unrestricted free agent, NBA insider Shams Charania reported, marking a 92% pay cut from his $5…”
“Forbes named James—whose net worth is valued at $1.4 billion as of Friday—a billionaire in 2022, making him the first athlete to reach billionaire status while still active in their sport, and he is one of four active billionaire athletes,…”
“$581.3 million. That’s James’ career on-court earnings across his 23 years in the NBA, the most of all-time ahead of Kevin Durant ($501 million) and Stephen Curry ($470 million), according to Spotrac.”
“The 41-year-old forward is the fourth-highest-paid athlete in the world, as James’ off-court earnings totaled $85 million over the previous 12 months before taxes and agent fees, the second-highest total among active athletes behind the Lo…”
“LeBron James is signing a 2-year, $8 million deal to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. James has a player option for the 2027-28 season.”
“James, who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and turns 42 in December, also considered the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. “I thought I was done when the season ended,” James, who aver…”
“The Sixers are now the third betting favorite to win the NBA title, behind the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, and ahead of the reigning champion New York Knicks and 2024 champion Boston Celtics, per @betonlineag”
“The Sixers made a blockbuster deal to add Brown earlier this month when they traded Paul George and four draft picks for the Celtics star.”
“The Sixers have not won an NBA title since 1983 and are coming off being swept by the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs last season after upsetting the Boston Celtics.”
“James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, NBA insider Shams Charania reported, meaning James will be able to decide to extend his contract for an additional season at a set salary or decline the final year to becom…”
“James, 41, has the longest career in NBA history with 23 seasons completed.”
“James announced he was leaving the Lakers last month after eight seasons and one championship with the team, wrapping up a two-year, $104 million deal.”
“James is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, building the reputation through four NBA championships across three teams, four NBA Finals MVPs and his standing as the NBA all-time scoring leader with over 40,000 po…”
“After winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award in 2023, Embiid has played in 39, 19 and 38 games the past three seasons.”
“He averaged 26.9 points per game last season and had 34 points and 12 rebounds in a Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.”
“Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, all career-highs. He was second-team All-NBA and finished sixth in the MVP voting.”
“Maxey had career-highs in points (28.3) and assists (6.6) and made third team All-NBA.”
“They 76ers also have a potential young star in guard VJ Edgecombe, who averaged 16 points per game and finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting last season.”
“James, who turns 42 on Dec. 30, averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game this past regular season and 23.2 points, 7.3 assists and 6.7 rebounds in 10 playoff games.”
“His two-year, $8 million deal is the minimum for someone with his service, according ESPN.”
“Now, with the 76ers agreeing to a two-year deal with LeBron James, they do not have to worry as much about Embiid’s health. By signing James, the 76ers culminated a busy offseason that puts them as a favorite for the Eastern Conference tit…”
“The main event, the All-Star Game, is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC, held at the United Center, a significant venue upgrade.”
“The Kia WNBA Shooting Stars will feature four teams representing the WNBA’s Minnesota, Seattle, Washington and Dallas/Detroit markets.”
“Two-time Kia WNBA MVP and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 member Elena Delle Donne, three-time Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player and Naismith Hall of Famer Lauren Jackson, five-time WNBA champion Rebekkah Brunson and three-time …”
“The Kia WNBA Shooting Stars is a two-round, timed shooting competition in which teams have 70 seconds to score as many points as possible from seven shooting locations around the court.”
“The Kia WNBA Shooting Stars and Three-Point Contest competitions will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena, home of the Chicago Sky, on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET.”
“The WNBA All-Star Three-Point Contest made news this week as Caitlin Clark, Kayla McBride, and reigning champion Sabrina Ionescu were reported to have declined the offer to participate and compete. However, Ionescu has since called out the…”
“Despite Ionescu, Clark, and McBride’s absence from the contest, the field includes other sharp shooters in the Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard, Toronto Tempo’s Mabrina Mabrey, Portland Fire’s Bridget Carleton, Golden State Valkyries Janelle S…”
“On Saturday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and also streaming on ESPN, fubo, and the ESPN app, the two All-Star teams led by general managers and WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will face off. The contest will take pla…”
“Instead, James accepted a steeper discount to play with the Sixers (two years, $8 million).”
“When James signed a two-year, $101.35 million extension with the Lakers in 2024, he accepted a modest discount ($2.7 million) for the Lakers to avoid second-apron restrictions.”
“I'm not going for family”
“I'm not going for money”
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team.”
“I am so excited to energize a new fan base, and start this incredible journey one last time.”
“Built with more than 1.36 million LEGO bricks, the installation was one of the largest LEGO builds ever created, according to the company...”
“CORTIS became the first K-pop group to headline the NBA Crossover Concert Series’ Opening Night at NBA All-Star 2026”
“Over the past seven days, the average sale price on the secondary ticketing platform SeatGeek is $425. That’s about 35% higher than at the same point ahead of last year’s game, according to data provided to me by the company.”
“The total order volume on SeatGeek for the WNBA All-Star Game has already surpassed that of the entire 2025 game by about 21% — there’s still about 24 hours left until tip off, too.”
“The “get-in” price, or cheapest ticket available, for the 2026 edition is $185, per SeatGeek.”
“Ticket buyers who have an Illinois billing address represent 22% of WNBA All-Star Game orders in the past week, good for the number one overall state.”
“Ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, Team Weatherspoon is a 3.5-point favorite at -170 odds on the moneyline against Team Cooper, according to the latest betting odds at the DraftKings Sportsbook.”
“Clark, who is part of the WNBA’s largest 13 audiences over the past 25 years, is the betting favorite (+170) to be the game’s leading scorer, followed by Wilson (+425) and Bueckers (+450), respectively.”
