Demolition derbies are all about the destruction, but a crash in Ohio resulted in one driver being airlifted to the hospital as well as a lifetime ban for the other driver involved.
The crash happened at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, roughly halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus, on Saturday, July 25. The Washington Court House Record Herald reports that driver Hunter Wolf of Lynchburg, Ohio, delivered a direct hit to the driver-side door of a competitor, causing serious injuries to that driver.
Emergency crews extricated the victim from his vehicle and established a landing zone at the fairgrounds for a medical helicopter due to the severity of the driver's injuries. The Record Herald reports that the victim has not been identified and the extent of the injuries are not known.
Derbydog Inc., which organized the demolition derby, issued a lifetime ban to Wolf on Monday, July 27, according to a statement posted to Facebook by owners Jeremy and Frances Hejduk.
"While we can't absolutely know the intentions of every driver, the obvious nature of the direct driver's door hit by Hunter Wolf proves he has absolutely no concern for safety for fellow drivers," the Hejduks said in the statement. "This type of behavior will not be tolerated by Derbydog."

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Demolition derbies are all about the destruction, but a crash in Ohio resulted in one driver being airlifted to the hospital as well as a lifetime ban for the other driver involved.
The crash happened at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, roughly halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus, on Saturday, July 25. The Washington Court House Record Herald reports that driver Hunter Wolf of Lynchburg, Ohio, delivered a direct hit to the driver-side door of a competitor, causing serious injuries to that driver.
Emergency crews extricated the victim from his vehicle and established a landing zone at the fairgrounds for a medical helicopter due to the severity of the driver's injuries. The Record Herald reports that the victim has not been identified and the extent of the injuries are not known.
Derbydog Inc., which organized the demolition derby, issued a lifetime ban to Wolf on Monday, July 27, according to a statement posted to Facebook by owners Jeremy and Frances Hejduk.
"While we can't absolutely know the intentions of every driver, the obvious nature of the direct driver's door hit by Hunter Wolf proves he has absolutely no concern for safety for fellow drivers," the Hejduks said in the statement. "This type of behavior will not be tolerated by Derbydog."

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FOX Sports viewers mercilessly called out play-by-play commentator Darren Fletcher and ******* yst Owen Hargreaves after the pair repeatedly insisted that Lamine Yamal had yet to find the net at the World Cup.
On Friday, Yamal and Spain booked their place in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, a match in which Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois struggled to hold back tears as he was forced off through injury. Throughout the closely-fought contest, Fletcher and Hargreaves maintained that the 18-year-old sensation had still not scored during this year's tournament.
Turning to social media, viewers were quick to highlight that Yamal had netted in the 10th minute of Spain's 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia during the Group Stage. "Somebody needs to tell the commentators on FOX that Lamine Yamal has a goal in this World Cup," one X user wrote, with another adding: "Is the fox commentator dumb or something? He's said twice that Lamine Yamal is still looking for his first world cup goal."
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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in their wake as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery fell short in their bids to make history.
Sinner is within touching distance of a second successive Wimbledon **** le after ending Djokovic's latest attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam **** le with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 demolition of the seven-time champion.
The Italian world number one will meet French Open champion Zverev in Sunday's **** le match following the German second seed's 7-6 (7/0), 6-2, 6-4 rout of British wildcard Fery.
The Centre Court crowd hoped to witness the latest chapter in Fery's fairytale run, as well as another demonstration of the 39-year-old Djokovic's age-defying heroics.
But instead they were left to applaud the brutally efficient combination of power-hitting and lethal serving that carried both Sinner and Zverev into the final.

European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe's France if they can beat Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday.
At the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the Belgians face the daunting task of breaking through a Spanish defence that is yet to be breached in the tournament.
If Spain win, they will head to Texas next Tuesday for a mouth-watering semi-final against the French that many observers are already describing as the final before the final.
First though Spain need to find goals against a Belgium team who started the World Cup slowly but caught fire as the tournament has gone on.
The 4-1 demolition of the USA in the last round showed just how far the team coached by Rudi Garcia have come in the **** e of a few weeks.

After twice going the distance, twice coming back from two sets and breaks down, twice winning match tiebreaks having used up much more than just nine lives, Arthur Fery took some pity on the nervous wrecks watching him at Wimbledon. His 6-4 7-6(4) 6-0 demolition of ninth seed Flavio Cobolli was no improbable comeback, no defiant, last-gasp raging against the dying of the light.
This was a clinic; a demonstration of Fery’s powers at their best. A star born under the fierce sunshine on Centre Court. He went toe-to-toe with the recent French Open runner-up in two sets and then dismantled him entirely in the third.
Nobody seemed more surprised than him, as he dropped his racquet and fell on his back, having served out nervelessly with two thunderous aces. In doing so he has become just the second wildcard to reach the semi-finals here; infamously, the only other to do so was 2001 champion Goran Ivanisevic.
He had recovered his extraordinary composure and self-belief by the time he spoke to press later, saying contentedly: “I've always believed in myself and believed that I could be a top player in the world. Obviously a semi-finalist of Wimbledon is something else. I've taken it match by match. I haven't looked ahead. I've just played every match as it is. Yeah, here I am.”
And here to stay, it seems. From 114th in the world he is now up to around 36th in the live rankings; a morose Cobolli said afterwards that when Fery beat him in the Australian Open first round this January, “I felt that his level wasn't from a guy that he's outside from top 100. Now I think is close to, I don't know, 50. 36, even better. I think he deserves it.” Having seen off the ninth seed Fery will feel no fear against second seed Alexander Zverev, his opponent in the last four.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is growing familiar with ridicule following American sporting setbacks.
The president was hilariously mocked by Belgium players, who seemed to imitate Trump's distinctive dance routine after their final goal in the 4-1 demolition of the U.S. Men's National Team on Monday. Trump had generated controversy before the Round of 16 game by pressuring FIFA president Gianni Infantino to reverse the red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun in the victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The world governing body of soccer swiftly announced that the automatic one-match ban for Balogun's sending-off had been suspended, controversially allowing him to feature in the Round of 16. Belgium subsequently had an appeal against the ruling rejected.
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Belgium and Senegal meet in the round of 32 with two contrasting group stage stories and a shared sense that neither side has shown their best football yet.
The Red Devils limped through Group G with back-to-back draws against Egypt and Iran before a 5-1 demolition of New Zealand got their tournament back on track and secured a spot in the knockout round.
Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard lead the side with two goals apiece, while Kevin De Bruyne adds one more as a golden generation that finished third in 2018 makes another run at a first-ever World Cup **** le in 15 attempts.
Senegal's path was rockier, dropping their first two matches to France and Norway before a 5-0 rout of Iraq kept their knockout stage hopes alive and punched their ticket to the Round of 32.

Buckle up, gearheads — the weekend of June 25–28, 2026 served up a little bit of everything: a Mercedes resurgence in the Austrian hills, a Kiwi steamrolling a road course in California, and an endurance classic that turned into a demolition derby before the first hour was even up. Two of the big six were dark this weekend, but the ones that ran absolutely delivered. Here's your fast-paced rundown of who won, who wrecked, and who's sweating the championship math.
George Russell finally woke up. The Mercedes man grabbed pole after Max Verstappen crashed late in qualifying, then converted it into his first win since the season opener in Australia — a 1.6-second victory over Verstappen, with teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli completing the podium just 0.3s further back. It was, in Toto Wolff's words, a "cold-blooded" drive, and exactly the kind of statement Russell needed after a sleepy start to 2026.
The race itself was a strategy chess match. Red Bull gambled by leaving Verstappen out five laps longer than Russell at the second stops — and it backfired hard, dropping Max 10 seconds back with fresher-shod Russell sailing away. Behind the leaders, Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton staged a gloriously old-school wheel-to-wheel scrap, trading the Turn 3 hairpin and Turn 5 multiple times before Max finally made it stick. Hamilton hung on for fifth as Ferrari, again, chewed up its tires and faded into a midfield brawl.
Crashes and controversy: Verstappen's qualifying shunt was the big talking point — and Red Bull publicly apologized, admitting a technical issue on the car caused it. Antonelli had a scrappy afternoon, running wide at Turns 1 and 3 on the opening laps and copping criticism for a qualifying yellow-flag blunder that Fred Vasseur argued sent the wrong message. Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, was investigated but escaped punishment, bringing his McLaren home fourth. Carlos Sainz (power loss), Lance Stroll, and both Cadillacs of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas all failed to finish.
Championship implications: Antonelli still leads on 171 points, but Russell's 25 hauled him up to second on 131, leapfrogging Hamilton (125). The teenager's lead is now 40 points — healthy, but no longer untouchable with a charging teammate in the other Mercedes. In the Constructors', Mercedes (302) is romping clear of Ferrari (204) and McLaren (159).

Canada coach Jesse Marsch is never one to shy away from a mind game, and he was at it once more after his side fell 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday, finishing second in Group B of the 2026 World Cup.
Canadian captain Alphonso Davies arrived at the tournament nursing a hamstring injury sustained during Bayern Munich's narrow Champions League semifinal defeat to PSG. He was not fit enough to feature on the bench in Canada's opening World Cup fixture, but suited up for the team's 6-0 demolition of Qatar on match day two.
On Wednesday, he was again named among the substitutes. Speaking after the final whistle, Marsch disclosed that Davies was never actually fit enough to take the field. "He was never going to play today. I wanted Switzerland to have to think about him," he said.
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Pure, liquid football. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil booked their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages with a bruising, brilliant 3-0 demolition of Scotland. Under the heavy, humid Florida sky, the Seleção didn’t just win; they ran the show from the first whistle to the last, securing top spot in Group C with a game to spare.
Scotland worked hard, but they were chasing ghosts. Vinícius Júnior scored twice before the break, Matheus Cunha added a third in the second half, and Steve Clarke’s men simply had no answers.
Here is how the Brazilian players fared on a night where the five-time world champions looked frighteningly good.
A quiet night for the Liverpool goalkeeper. He spent most of the match watching his teammates dictate the tempo. Scotland rarely got near him, but when Scott McTominay unleashed a powerful header toward the top corner, Alisson was ready. A brilliant, sharp reaction save kept the clean sheet intact.
Solid enough. He dealt with the threat of Andrew Robertson early on without sweating too much. A clumsy tackle in the second half brought a yellow card, which took the shine off a disciplined defensive display.

The United States Men’s National Team is doing things at the 2026 FIFA World Cup that it hasn’t done in nearly a century.
With Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, the U.S. clinched Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the team has won its group since the 2010 tournament. That run included a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in the opener before the Americans closed out the group stage by beating Australia 2-0 in a match where they were without superstar Christian Pulisic, who sat out with a calf injury.
With the win over Australia, the USMNT did something that it hadn’t done at the World Cup since 1930: win consecutive matches.
Back in 1930, the format was very different, but the USMNT beat Belgium 3-0 and Paraguay 3-0 to secure a place in the knockout stage. In that tournament, the group had just three teams, and only four sides reached the next round, effectively reaching the semifinals. However, the run ended there in rather emphatic fashion, falling 6-1 to Argentina in the semifinal.
With the two consecutive victories, the United States also clinched first place in the group for the first time since 2010 after Paraguay beat Türkiye 1-0

The Buffalo Bills have officially moved out.
It's out with the old Highmark Stadium, and in with the new Highmark Stadium. A building the Bills have played in since it opened in 1973, Buffalo is onto bigger and better. Unfortunately for the Bills, their old home is being flattened, like many folding tables in the parking lots.
The building will soon be left to only live on in pictures, videos, memories and the stories its now-former patrons share. And that turning of the page is definitive, especially since this story is being written in permanent marker.
Jeff Uveino from the Democrat & Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network, got a behind-the-scenes look at the demolition taking place at the old Bills' stomping grounds.
Take a look at the progress so far:

The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eliminate Haiti.
A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle.
A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino's side, who have advanced to the second phase of the tournament with a game to spare.
After an unconvincing build-up to the World Cup, the Americans have made a dream start to the tournament with Friday's victory following a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in their opening game last week.
A day of celebration for the co-hosts got even better later Friday after Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey confirmed that the US would clinch top spot in Group D, ensuring a theoretically easier draw in the last 32.

The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Scotland's hopes of advancing suffered a blow with defeat to Morocco.
A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle.
A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino's side, who have advanced to the second phase of the tournament with a game to spare.
After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans have made a dream start to the tournament with Friday's victory following a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in their opening game last week.
The co-hosts could even clinch first place in Group D later on Friday if Turkey lose or draw against Paraguay in the late match.

The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory in their Group D game in Seattle.
After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans made a flying start to the World Cup last week with a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in Los Angeles.
That result has left Mauricio Pochettino's USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest.
Australia are also approaching the USA clash in buoyant mood after their stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey on Saturday.

The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory in their Group D game in Seattle.
After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans made a flying start to the World Cup last week with a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in Los Angeles.
That result has left Mauricio Pochettino's USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest.
Australia are also approaching the USA clash in buoyant mood after their stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey on Saturday.

ORCHARD PARK – Highmark Stadium no longer resembles its old self.
Demolition of the Bills’ former home began after its power was disconnected May 1. Work is expected to continue through March 2027 as more than 900,000 square feet of steel, concrete and seating are dismantled.
One Bills Drive looked much different on Tuesday, June 16 than it did when the Bills played their final home game on Jan. 4. Trucks paraded on and off the playing surface, debris lined concourses, and luxury suites sat dark.
Step inside Highmark Stadium demolition through the video tour above.
Highmark Stadium opened in 1973 as Rich Stadium and hosted Bills games for 53 seasons. The Bills will play home games across Abbott Road at new Highmark Stadium, located at 10 Bills Plaza, starting in 2026.

Will Elland Road's West Stand expansion "uncover any artefacts"? That's the question on BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope's mind.
Following Leeds United's announcement that work has now begun on the first phase of transforming the ground into a Uefa Category 4 stadium, the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast discussed the developments.
"The Norman Hunter Suite has been smashed apart now," Pope said. "The one thing I would be really interested to see is if they uncover any artefacts as they go along.
"The whole stand actually burned down in the 1950s before being rebuilt, so I reckon they will find all sorts once they get going.
"But if people are expecting them to have completed the demolition process by the time pre-season gets going, it is worth reminding them that it won't be the case. Games will still continue in the normal way, but they are having to go up and over the top [of the existing structure]."

Monday’s lineup of World Cup action didn’t look the most enticing on paper, but it was the day the tournament truly came alive, filled with terrific goals, excitement and surprises.
We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday five, including what you missed overnight and the biggest stories from the tournament.
Many would have feared something resembling a repeat of Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Curaçao when Spain met World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta, but the tiny island nation instead held the European champions to a goalless draw.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams started on the bench, but La Roja still would have expected to get the job done in one of the biggest mismatches in history. They created more than enough chances to do so, taking 27 shots on goal.
But a world-class performance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who plays in Portugal’s second tier, frustrated the Spaniards with seven massive saves. He was the star man on the day, but the entire backline was magnificent, committing just one foul all game as they refused to relent to the pressure until the final whistle.

Jets Rookie Omar Cooper Jr. May Be Fantasy Football's Next Tyreek Hill

Omar Cooper Jr. enters the NFL with the kind of explosive profile fantasy managers love to chase in late rounds. The Jets rookie may not deliver weekly consistency right away, but his speed, big-play ability, and projected role create intriguing upside in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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Cooper announced himself in 2024 by leading the Big Ten in yards per catch (21.2), finishing with 28 catches for 594 yards and seven touchdowns while chipping in two carries (2/23/1). He built on that breakout in 2025, rounding out his game with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback (69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus three rushes for 74 yards and a score).
A 10-catch, 207-yard, four-touchdown demolition of Indiana State in a 73-0 win was his highlight game, though his production dipped considerably over his final nine starts (2/2, 7/86/1, 6/32/1, 3/39/1, 3/64/1, 0/0, 3/45/1, 3/17/1, 5/71), where touchdowns (6) remained a big part of his stat line.
At the 2026 Combine, Cooper ran a 4.42 in the 40-yards dash, showcasing the speed that Indiana leaned on heavily, scheming him open on quick throws near the line of scrimmage, where he could do damage after the catch. His release is above average, and he brings a natural slot skill set to the NFL.

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New images show White House East Wing demolition from top of Washington Monument

For the first time since the government shutdown ended, the sweeping construction of the new White House ballroom is visible again from the Washington Monument -- with quite a different view taking shape.
ABC News took video on Monday of the White House in its altered state from the Washington Monument, which was closed to the public during the 43 days the government was shut down, which ended on Nov. 12.
The new images of the White House show the former site of the East Wing, built in 1902 and renovated in 1

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