The medical updates have been flowing since the end of stage 12 of the Tour de France, given the large number of rider caught up in the crash that marred the final kilometre of the sprint stage.
The… [+4534 chars]

Fractures for Jenno Berckmoes and Fernándo Gaviria, Dorian Godon passes first concussion check

Cyclingnews.com

Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash – Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally - Cyclingnews

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) In whats perhaps a surprising development, city leaders have sent an initial term sheet to the Trail Blazers this week outlining the citys first proposal in negotiating a long-t… [+4971 chars]

In what’s perhaps a surprising development, city leaders have sent an initial term sheet to the Trail Blazers this week outlining the city’s first proposal in negotiating a long-term agreement to keep the team.

KATU

Portland sends first term sheet to Trail Blazers days after NBA says talks 'off track' - KATU

Jul 16, 2026, 08:48 PM ET
NEW YORK -- Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
Silver said Thursday that Clark has become a … [+2130 chars]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.

ESPN

NBA's Silver says Fever's Clark has become 'political football' - ESPN

The NBA really wants to set its 2026-2027 schedule. It’s media partners at NBC Sports, ESPN and Amazon want it too.
It’s just waiting on LeBron James.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in a wide-rangin… [+3149 chars]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that the league does not want to schedule next season's games until it knows where the (now former) Lakers star lands.

Hollywood Reporter

The NBA Wants to Set Next Season’s TV Schedule, But It’s Waiting On LeBron - The Hollywood Reporter

The 2026 World Cup final will be historic. It already is regarding how much a ticket cost to see it.
Spain vs. Argentina on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a ma… [+3802 chars]

Want to see Argentina vs. Spain in the World Cup final? Get ready to pay serious bucks as this is the most expensive U.S. sporting event ever.

USA Today

World Cup final ticket prices: Spain vs Argentina most expensive US sports event ever - USA Today

The Miami Heat already pulled off a blockbuster trade this summer, landing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a franchise-altering move. 
But team president Pat Riley offered a strong indicat… [+1459 chars]

The Miami Heat already pulled off a blockbuster trade this summer, landing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a franchise-altering move.

Bleacher Report

Pat Riley Hints at Heat's LeBron James Pursuit in NBA Free Agency After Giannis Trade with Bucks - Bleacher Report

The Dallas Mavericks (2-2) controlled Thursday afternoon Summer League game agains the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-4) at UNLVs Thomas &amp; Mack Arena, 97-87, and this one had something for every sicko.… [+4978 chars]

Sergio de Larrea is turning heads for the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas Summer League action.

Mavs Moneyball

4 notable moments from the Mavericks’ 97-87 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder - Mavs Moneyball

FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentinian players display of a political banner after their World Cup semifinal victory over England, a move that violated its stadium code of conduct and stru… [+5327 chars]

FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.

Al Jazeera English

FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal - Al Jazeera

Each of the past 26 Open champions have been within five shots of the lead after round one. 
But McIlroy, who recovered from a seven-shot first-round deficit to win the 2025 Masters, believes he can… [+1178 chars]

Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.

BBC News

The Open: Rory McIlroy admits 'too many stupid mistakes' cost him in ragged opening round - BBC

Thursday nights game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park will start an hour earlier due to ongoing air quality concerns. 
The game initially scheduled to begin … [+757 chars]

Thursday night's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets will start an hour earlier at 6:10 p.m. ET due to air quality concerns.

NBC 10 Philadelphia

Phillies-Mets game moved up an hour due to air quality concerns - NBC10 Philadelphia

The Phillies announced that right-hander Brad Keller has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 13, with a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow. Fellow righty… [+1842 chars]

MLB Trade Rumors

Phillies Place Brad Keller On IL With UCL Tear - MLB Trade Rumors

Jackson Suber emerged as the unlikely 18-hole leader at The Open Championship. 
The 26-year-old American topped the leaderboard with a five-under 65 at Royal Birkdale. 
Suber, who is playing in jus… [+482 chars]

Jackson Suber emerged as the unlikely 18-hole leader at The Open Championship.

British Open Leaderboard 2026 Review of Top Scorecards and Player Stats on Day 1 - Bleacher Report

UFC 329 wasnt quite as big as UFC White House, but it was close.
On Thursday, Paramount+ the exclusive broadcast partner for the UFC released viewership numbers for this past weekends big number eve… [+1584 chars]

UFC 329 and Conor McGregor nearly drew the same viewership that UFC White House did, topping out at almost 16 million viewers in North America

MMA Fighting

UFC 329 draws nearly 16 million viewers for the return of Conor McGregor - MMA Fighting

Sundays long-awaited Window World 450 marks the NASCAR Cup Series first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996 and for eight NASCAR legends, itll also be a reunion.
NASCAR Hall of Fame … [+3183 chars]

Jayski.com

NASCAR legends to take part in Window World 450 pre-race driver introductions - Jayski

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup took place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it's been Americanized to an unprecedented extent. No, I'm not talking about Donald Trump's meddling with Fol… [+1649 chars]

This year’s FIFA Men’s World Cup took place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it’s been Americanized to an unprecedented extent. No, I’m not talking about Donald Trump’s meddling with Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension; FIFA was already quite c…

Stereogum

Robert Smith Does Not Have World Cup Halftime Show Fever - Stereogum

PHILADELPHIA — Ali Curtis is the executive vice president of Major League Soccer sporting development. Kenneth Wood is the father of James Wood, an outfielder for the Washington Nationals and a two-t… [+8228 chars]

The father of an MLB All-Star and VP of MLS development shares similar yet solvable challenges in diversifying the United States talent pool.

Andscape.com

The U.S. youth sports problem that connects soccer and baseball - Andscape

A fan pulled up next to Steve Kerr's black SUV at a stoplight on Wednesday. After a quick exchange of pleasantries, the fan had one question for the Golden State Warriors head coach:
"When you gonna… [+2106 chars]

Golden State's head coach made a bold statement to a fan at a stoplight on Wednesday.

'We got him': Steve Kerr's viral roadside comment on LeBron James - USA Today

The NBA is investigating a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks for possible salary cap circumvention, a league spokesperson told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Trent's… [+2208 chars]

The NBA is investigating a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Bucks for possible salary cap circumvention, a league spokesperson told ESPN.

NBA investigating Bucks' four-year deal with Gary Trent Jr. - ESPN

Jackson Suber had never played The Open Championship before this year. In fact, the 26-year-old had qualified for all of two majors prior to this week at Royal Birkdale. And yet, he is the first-roun… [+7963 chars]

For one last time in 2026, the race for a major championship title is on.