A royal expert claims that Prince William and Kate Middleton feel "humiliated" after Prince Harry's reunion with King Charles. This is because they wanted to keep their distance from the Sussexes. They also hoped the monarch would do the same and allegedly believed the private meeting should not have happened.
Royal expert Emily Andrews said that Prince William and Kate Middleton may have felt "humiliated" following the Sussexes' return to the UK for the reunion. This is because they were firm about maintaining their no-contact boundaries with the Sussexes and hoped the monarch would follow it too. However, that doesn't appear to be the case, given recent reports suggest King Charles is extending an olive branch to Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace on his next visit.
Andrews notes that the reunion has been a win for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She further explains that Harry's exit from the royal family, along with the criticisms and alleged betrayals that followed, continues to sting the family.
As a result, the future king remains firm in his stance toward his younger brother and allegedly believes the reunion should not have happened. She further claimed that the monarch's first duty is to "the heir and his wife" and not "the spare."
She further touched upon how the Sussexes are focused on their personal gains, benefiting from the royal status and not officially accepting the duties. This half-in/half-out arrangement was previously rejected by the late Queen Elizabeth II and doesn't sit well with the Waleses either.

#prince #william

Ariana Grande plans to step away from the public eye following scrutiny, a representative told People, as discussion swirls around her health.
The representative told People that Grande will take "a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," which will wrap next month.
Following the announcement, Empire Street Productions confirmed that Grande has "decided to step back" from the revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George," which will open at the Barbican Center in London next summer.
Grande was set to star as both Dot and Marie in the musical, opposite her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.
"We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support," the production company said. "We wish her nothing but the best."

#ariana

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is amid a crucial offseason following a string of controversies tied to his mental health. Nacua is trying to fully focus on being better, especially off the field, and becoming a positive influence on the Rams.
But despite the intense grind in training camp, he has still kept tabs on the NBA, particularly on his favorite player, Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James. He was probably saddened by James' decision to leave Los Angeles and move to Philadelphia, especially since they had been representing the same city. Also, watching the four-time MVP play won't be as easy anymore for Nacua.
In an interview with CBS, the 25-year-old Nacua confirmed that James is his "NBA GOAT." He admitted that he was shocked when the 41-year-old forward chose the 76ers.
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#Rams #puka #GOAT

How ironic that it would happen during duty for U-23s. In the final friendly match before Bayern Munich's U-23 season premiere, two U-19 talents filled in for those making their debuts for the Bavarians' senior team and duly picked up serious injuries. Bayern's official website has the details:
Painful news for Thibault Maspimby and Leopold Schmid : The [center back and defensive midfielder] suffered injuries in the FC Bayern Amateurs ' final pre-season friendly against SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball (1-3 ) on Sunday afternoon and will be sidelined for the time being. Maspimby, who came on as a substitute in the second half and made his debut for the Amateurs, suffered a knee injury. Schmid is out for now due to a forearm injury. We wish you both a speedy and full recovery!
Leopold Schmid had risen to prominence in the U-19s following David Santos Daiber's promotion to the U-23s in January 2026 and did an impressive job of filling the hole left behind. He would have hoped to have retained that momentum and perhaps push for a winter promotion to the U-23s of his own. He will need to regain the momentum now.
Thibault Maspimby, in the meantime, was an ever present for the U-17s last season and would have been so for the U-19s this season, as well. Hopefully this knee injury will turn out to be one of the less severe ones.
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#season #maspimby #schmid #amateurs

Nearly two years after the Paris Olympics bronze medal dispute between Romania's Ana Barbosu and American gymnast Jordan Chiles, the case is headed back to the CAS. After Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court ordered a fresh hearing, Romania initially faced uncertainty over funding its legal defense. Those concerns have now been resolved after Parliament approved an amendment allowing the COSR to finance the country's representation before CAS.
Following the development, Barbosu shared a message thanking those who made Romania's legal defense possible.
"Thank you very much for the support and efforts made to make it possible to represent the Romanian side before the court in Lausanne. I always remain confident that the state fights for its most trusted ambassadors, the athletes." (Translated from Romanian into English using Google Translate).
Interestingly, the post was issued in the wake of weeks of doubt regarding Romania's participation in the reopened arbitration. In January, the original Court of Arbitration for Sport decision was overturned in part, and the case sent back for a new hearing, due to the new evidence presented by USA Gymnastics determining whether it is possible that Jordan Chiles' score inquiry was submitted within the required one-minute period.
When the case was brought back to CAS in Lausanne, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation estimated that defending Bărbosu's Olympic bronze medal would cost around 250,000 Swiss francs for lawyers, expert opinions, translations, a procedural fee and other legal costs. At that time, COSR stated that it had resources on hand, but under current laws, it was not legally able to use public funds for legal representation in international sports conflicts.

#back #barbosu #cosr

Delhi Premier League 2026 schedule: Fixtures, score, format, squads and live streaming for DPL season 3 matches originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 takes place from July 31 to August 30, 2026.
Eight teams compete in a 44-match T20 tournament at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
It follows a league stage and playoffs before the final on August 30.
DPL 2026:Overview | Format | Schedule & scores | Standings table | Squads | Where to watch

#schedule #squads

This week, it is fair to say that I have been slightly obsessed with Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. Without wanting to spoil anything (not that you can really spoil the plot of a story that originates from the 8th or 7th century BC), it focuses on the protagonist, Odysseus – one of the more cunning and intelligent Greek heroes who sailed to Troy to take part in the Trojan War, and the figure we would attribute the Trojan Horse to.
Nolan's adaptation focuses on Odysseus' hubris – where a figure believes they are above the rules, normal limits or consequences of their actions – and the subsequent aftermath. In Odysseus' case, he is faced with a dilemma. Is it worth sacrificing your moral core in order to be granted some supposed concept of glory?
The reason why I'm blabbing on about this is because of some of the, frankly, bizarre coverage I've seen regarding the Visitors and their current dilemma.
I don't want to retell it all at the risk of turning into some sort of Geordie Josh figure. However, the general gist is as follows: (Beh)Eddie Howe was restricted by unfair financial rules, designed by the "Top Six" mafia to protect their vested interests. Newcastle, a massive club, were never given a fair chance to succeed. As a result, the manager has had to resign because he couldn't possibly face the concept of developing young players with high potential in the Premier League. Their best players, like Claire Balding CBE and Sandro Tonali, have had no other option but to leave, being forced to go to undesirable places like Barcelona or London for more money.
Much like The Odyssey, it's all designed to pull at the heartstrings.

#like

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will enter his sophomore season with an entirely different mindset. Last year, he started as an unassuming newcomer in the background, trying to learn the ropes from his veteran teammates. Now, he will be at the forefront of the Mavericks right from the onset.
Flagg lived up to the hype of being the first overall pick, giving Dallas an instant cornerstone following the departure of Luka Doncic. He quickly adjusted to the rigors of the NBA and showcased his all-around acumen, which was a testament to his maturity.
Remember: He is still a teenager.
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#clutchpoints

The Los Angeles Lakers made a few polarizing moves this offseason to upset fans hoping to have an easier path towards NBA Championship contention. One common criticism comes from Lakers fans unsure of why the team paid one of their bigger contracts to Collin ******* ton. The team already has Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as starters who will dominate the guard minutes.
Sexton likely knows of the criticism surrounding his name and shared the following promise to Lakers fans:
"I'm super excited to be a part of this organization and this team. You can expect someone who's going to come in every single day with energy and juice, ready to give it my all. You'll know you've got a dog on the court.
It's the Lakers, you know, it's so much going on here, so much history in the building. I feel like they're the best fans in the world. So, being able to go out there and put that jersey on each and every night, it's going to be a good time for sure."
The quote shows that ******* ton wants Lakers fans to know he is taking this opportunity seriously and wants to give his all. Winning is most important to ******* ton, and this will be one of his most noteworthy roles yet. ******* ton, Quentin Grimes, and Walker Kessler are the biggest additions needed to pan out for success.

#Lakers #sexton #going #criticism

The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League got underway on July 17, with defending champions Jaffna Kings facing Galle Gallants at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo in a repeat of the 2024 final.
Five franchises are competing across 24 matches at four venues, running through to the final at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings began as favourites, having won four of the previous five editions.
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The following five teams feature in LPL 2026:
Jaffna Kings

#final #premier #july

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off another major acquisition as they attempt to become the first club since the New York Yankees to win three consecutive World Series ******* les.
They acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, from the Detroit Tigers, and in return, they sent outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith back to the Motor City.
So far, the trade has generated enormous controversy, adding to the Dodgers' already massive payroll and giving them yet another notable, high-priced player that fans of opposition clubs feel will contribute toward a potential lockout in 2027.
Until then, Dodgers fans are thrilled at the prospect of chasing a third straight World Series victory with Skubal in the mix.
Following the trade, Dodgers fans were certainly in a celebratory mood on social media.

#trade #angeles #york

Aaron Rodgers is shedding new light on his personal life, revealing that his wife played a pivotal role in repairing his strained relationship with his family. Last month, the NFL quarterback posted photos with family members and received an overwhelmingly positive response from his followers, who were happy to see the decade-long feud had finally been resolved.
After years of reported estrangement from his family dating back to late 2014, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surprised fans in July by posting photos with them on social media.
On August 1, the athlete talked about the reunion in a conversation with NFL Network's Kyle Brandt. The host said he was "genuinely moved" when he saw Rodgers' post and the effect it had on him.
Rodgers said he's been having conversations about it for years, adding that his mystery wife, Brittani, played a role in the family reconciliation. "A big part of it was getting married, and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of open up to the possibility of coming together," he answered.
He added that he prefers to keep his personal life private, but he wanted to "shut down" a narrative that has gone on too long. Rodgers said the love and support Brittani has given him urged him to reconnect with family members whom he admittedly missed.

#family

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish.
Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought. Lower water levels mean rivers can heat more rapidly.
The restrictions aim to reduce stress on species including highly-prized trout. Anglers travel from around the world to find the fish in Yellowstone National Park or Western Montana's Blackfoot River, featured in the movie "A River Runs Through It."
More record temperatures are forecast this weekend as a heat wave in the Southwest expands north into the Rocky Mountains and east across the High Plains.
On the Yellowstone River near Livingston, Montana, California resident Mike Wever waded into the swiftly-moving water Friday with a fly fishing rod in one hand. He dipped his free hand into the water.

#yellowstone #record #temperatures

Paige Spiranac knows her golf outfits aren't for everyone.
The popular golf influencer and content creator, who has more than four million followers on social media, is constantly trending for what she decides to wear on the course. It's often fairly revealing.
But Spiranac, a former gymnast turned golfer, is just wearing what she feels is most comfortable out on the course.
"I was a gymnast before I switched into golf," Spiranac told Sports Illustrated. "I was so comfortable wearing spandex and very little of it because that's just what you wear when you're wearing a leotard and you're competing. When I switched into golf, we were struggling a little bit financially and so I didn't have the luxury to go out and buy a whole new golf-appropriate wardrobe. So, I wore what was in my closet, which was workout clothes. That's just how I learned to play the game.
She added, "That was always my mindset when I got into golf, and it really rubs people the wrong way which is shocking. They'll have really intense discussions over if they should wear shorts or pants or a blade collar or a real collar and I'm just out here just in tank tops or spandex and people are like 'What are you doing?' But I love it.

#spiranac #wear #switched #little

Coco Jones shared a sneak peek at her crystal-embellished wedding dress in behind-the-scenes clips from her nuptials on July 31.
She styled the dress with an ornate lace veil, and followed the look up with a semi-sheer minidress for the reception.
Jones married Donovan Mitchell at an intimate ceremony attended by family and friends—including Ciara and Russell Wilson—in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Coco Jones lit up the dance floor in a crystal-embellished mermaid gown on her wedding day. On Saturday, July 31, the Grammy-winning artist, 28, tied the knot with Cleveland Cavalier's shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, 29, at a private ceremony in Greenwich, Connecticut. Not wanting to miss a single moment of their wedding day, Jones and Mitchell headed straight to the reception tent after saying "I do."
Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell tie the knot at a private wedding on July 31, 2026 in photos shared to their Instagram Stories.

#mitchell #greenwich #connecticut #crystal

"The Odyssey" actor Jon Bernthal is drawing a line in the sand in the debate over pit bulls.
During an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" on Saturday, Aug. 1, the 49-year-old star opened up about how he'd turned his life around after being arrested in 2009 for knocking a man out with a punch. Bernthal said the incident made him feel "so disgusted" with himself and earned him three years of probation.
The situation, which he detailed in a 2018 Esquire feature, was instigated by a supposedly inebriated man who grabbed Bernthal's pit bull, Boss, while they were on a walk, then followed them after the actor took the dog back. When host Howard Stern questioned why Bernthal's dogs didn't "attack" the man, "The Punisher" star explained, "My dogs are the greatest; they're unbelievably well trained."
Stern then asked if pit bulls' reputations were a "myth," to which Bernthal replied, "People have got to stop that."
"It's just racism. It's just dog racism. To be afraid of a breed of dog is completely ridiculous. It's like being afraid of somebody for their race or their ****** ual orientation. It's completely ridiculous," Bernthal said. He then alleged, "Look, if a pit bull bites you, it's going to suck. But they're no more likely to bite you than a Chihuahua or another breed."

#howard #Bulls #they 're #racism

Devin Booker and Irina Shayk are reportedly dating.
A source told People that the Phoenix Suns shooting guard, 29, and the 40-year-old supermodel-actress are an item following reports that the duo was spotted together in the Hamptons.
"Devin Booker and Irina are dating. It's very new, but they like each other a lot," the source told the magazine. "They were introduced by mutual friends a few months ago and are trying to spend a lot of time together this summer before Devin has to start training for the season."
The relationship rumors gained public traction on Sunday (July 26) when the gossip account Deuxmoi posted a photo of Booker exiting Tutto Caffé in East Hampton, New York.
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#together

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves moved to bolster their rotation only hours after placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
Mahle, 31, was 3-9 with a 5.14 ERA in 18 games with the Giants this season. The Braves sent right-hander Anthony Molina to the Giants. The Giants optioned Molina to Triple-A Sacramento.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he was interested that Mahle was 2-1 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts in July.
"We actually talked with him as a free agent when he signed with the Rangers (before the 2024 season)," Anthopoulos said in a conference call following the trade. "He's had good success in the past."
For his 10-year career, Mahle is 42-55 with a 4.19 ERA.

#hander

Tarik Skubal turned in the Old English D for Dodger blue.
The former Detroit Tigers ace, traded Saturday night to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, met his new teammates Sunday, as the Dodgers wrapped up a series in which they were swept by the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers shared Skubal's arrival on social media, opening with Skubal's familiar No. 29 hanging in a locker, only it was the Dodgers' home white jersey.
Tarik, meet your new teammates! pic.twitter.com/BSoWUNPsJv
The video briefly follows Skubal entering the Dodgers' clubhouse, with the lefthander exchanging handshakes and hugs with his news teammates, and ends with Skubal embracing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout.
"You looking good in the Dodger blue," Roberts says.

#skubal #roberts #english

The uranium fund's history of deep dives offers a tough lesson for anyone tempted by the current discount.
Of the 15 times the Global X Uranium ETF (URA) has taken a steep dive since 2010, 14 are old enough to have a full twelve-month track record, and only 6 of those 14 episodes ended with a positive return. With the fund now sitting about 36% below its 52-week high, you are likely looking at that loss and asking a simple question: is this a bargain, or a warning sign?
For some funds, a dip is a gift. For others, it is a trap. The difference often comes down to what the fund holds. A broad, diversified basket is generally thought to recover more reliably from drawdowns. A concentrated, single-theme fund carries no such ****** umption, it can stay underwater for years if its theme falls out of favor. URA's own history suggests buying its dips is far from a sure thing.
A History of Hard Knocks
When URA has fallen this hard in the past, the typical outcome over the following year was not a rebound. The median return in the twelve months after a dip was negative 4%. While some episodes paid off handsomely, the range of outcomes was wide, from a one-year loss of 47% to a gain of 126%.

#uranium #theme

Meta Platforms (META) has been one of the weaker-performing "Magnificent Seven" stocks in 2026, as investors grow increasingly concerned about the company's massive AI spending. Billions of dollars are flowing into data centers, networking infrastructure, and advanced AI chips, raising questions about when these investments will generate meaningful returns.
Those concerns intensified after Meta's latest earnings report. Meta recently delivered mixed Q2 financials. However, its stock came under selling pressure following the earnings report. Investor sentiment worsened after management issued a softer-than-expected revenue outlook for the third quarter amid the company's significant capital expenditure on AI.
Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Tesla and ***** eX as Wall Street Turns Cautious
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#meta #earnings #seven

Newsmax (NMAX) is a Boca Raton, Florida-headquartered multi-platform media and entertainment company founded in 1998 by CEO Chris Ruddy. The company operates through two segments: Broadcasting, which powers its flagship Newsmax TV cable news channel distributed to over 100 million U.S. homes and a growing OTT streaming platform; and Digital, encompassing its website, social media channels, Newsmax+ streaming service, and digital publishing properties.
With 30.4 million total quarterly viewers, 25.4 million social media followers (up 25% year-over-year), and rapidly expanding international licensing and affiliate fee revenues, Newsmax has positioned itself as the fastest-growing conservative news and media brand in the United States.
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#doubles #digital

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
The rain was steady for much of the afternoon. The game started on time, but players had to deal with wet weather until the field was pretty well soaked after the top of the third. There was a delay for 1 hour, 49 minutes that knocked Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler and Baltimore's Kyle Bradish (7-10) out of the game.
The Phillies then scored twice in the fourth, once in the fifth and three times in the sixth before another delay, which was followed by the game being called.
This was the last game for both teams before Monday's trade deadline. Philadelphia occupies a wild card in the National League. The Orioles fell to 2 1/2 games behind the final playoff spot in the AL.
Reliever Tim Mayza (3-3) got the win.

#philadelphia #delay #bryce

Guardians of the Wild Card
Following the series victory in the Steel City over another NL Wild Card in the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Dbacks made the last stop on their 4 city road trip, this time facing off against another Wild Card contender in the Cleveland Guardians. While both the Guards and Pirates are trying to make a push for October, they are doing it in entirely different ways as the Snakes would go from facing a top 3 offense OPS wise in all of baseball in the Pirates, to a team that is dead last in the majors in team OPS in the Guardians. Even though the offense in Cleveland is lackluster, they would make up for their lack of offensive production with stellar pitching as their starting staff ranks 6th in baseball in ERA.
The Cleveland staff lived up to their hype in this series, only allowing 3 ER across a combined 17.1 IP and 19 K's, keeping the Diamondbacks offense quiet for the most part. Thankfully the snakes were able to do their damage against the guardians bullpen and steal 2 very crucial games right before the trade deadline.
Speaking of doing damage against a team's bullpen, that's exactly what the Guardians did in Saturday's Game 2 win that saw a combined 20 runs on 30 hits between the 2 teams. Of the 6 runs the Diamondbacks bullpen surrendered this series, 5 of them were in because of Paul Sewald's continued struggles over his last 30 games (more so his last 11 outings). In those last 30 outings for Sewald he has pitched 26.2 innings to the tune of a 7.43 ERA with an opposing slash line of .262/.302/.569 and 9 HR allowed. After this outing in which he failed to record even one out and allowing 5 ER, his ERA on the season is now up to 6.45, which would be the worst ERA in his entire career and his highest since having a 6.07 ERA across 56.1 IP in 2018 with the Mets (13.50 in just 6 IP in 2020 so im not counting that small of a sample size).
These struggles of late had Gabe, Brandon and I asking ourselves if this was the last time we would see Paul Sewald pitch for the Diamondbacks in 2026 and if these struggle of late would put any pressure on DBacks GM Mike Hazen to try to add a high leverage arm to the bullpen before the deadline passes. The three of us were in the same boat in saying that we appreciate and acknowledge that Paul did have some early season success and had a stretch where he was as reliable of a closer as one could ask for (outside of Mason Miller obviously), hitters have finally started to readjust to his approach and that's being shown in not only his career high ERA, but his career high in home runs allowed. It's one thing to struggle against a top offense like Pittsburgh is one thing, but to fail to even record an out against a team who is dead last in OPS out of all 30 Major League teams shows that Pauls time in the desert just might need to come to an end.

#Guardians #pirates #cleveland

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.

#game #angeles #sheehan #homered

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.

#straight #homered #three

UsmanNurmagomedov and IliaTopuria could be on a collision course, and the Russian'smanager has now weighed in on the matchup.

Nurmagomedov (22-0) is the most sought-after free agent in mixedmartial arts presently. The undefeated Professional Fighters League lightweight exhausted his currentcontract with the promotion by defending his ****** le with a knockoutwin over ArchieColgan at PFL New York.

Usman's manager has now addressed how he'd fare against the formertwo-division Ultimate Fighting Championship ****** leholder.
Topuria (17-1) was the fastest-rising fighter in the sport untilhis ****** le loss to JustinGaethje at UFC Freedom 250, the first defeat of his pro career. Despitebeing no longer unbeaten, he remains one of the biggest stars inthe UFC.

Ali Abdelaziz manages both Gaethje and Nurmagomedov. With rumors ofNurmagomedov looking to sign with the UFC now circulating,Abdelaziz predicts that the Dagestani standout will stop Topuria bythe fourth round, as Gaethje did.

"I told everyone before that Justin Gaethje would beat IliaTopuria," Abdelaziz wrote on X. "And I'm telling you today: UsmanNurmagomedov will stop Ilia Topuria within four rounds."

It remains to be seen whether Nurmagomedov re-signs with the PFLamid their merger with Jake Paul'sMost Valuable Promotions. Notably, DanaWhite confirmed the UFC's interest in the 28-year-old followingUFC Belgrade.

#topuria #gaethje #title #russian 'smanager

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six ***** ists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stretch to hold off the Toronto Tempo for a 96-79 win Sunday night.
Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
Salaun shot 9 for 15 with four 3-pointers, putting Golden State ahead 66-59 on a 3 with 1:30 left in the third. She just missed her career-high of 26 set July 8 at Toronto.
Burton converted a three-point play with 6:55 remaining in the game then a steal with 6:14 remaining that led to Salaun's three-point play moments later that put the Valkyries ahead 80-68.
Nyara Sabally had 19 points and eight rebounds for the expansion Tempo, who began a five-game road trip by losing their sixth straight game and 10th in their last 11.

#points #state

Aug. 2—BEMIDJI — The 20th Annual Lake Bemidji
Dragon Boat Festival
saw the Nordic Whitecaps take home the championship race after upsetting a local rowing dynasty.
The rhythmic drumming of the dragon boats filled the air along the shores of Lake Bemidji on Saturday, as a large crowd watched the 11-time champion-winning team, the HydraHeads, finish second to the team they help train in the off-season.
After a day of racing, complete with 11 morning qualifying heats, followed by another 11 in the afternoon, each team's racing times were combined to determine the top finishes of the day — deciding who would race in the division finals for the bronze, silver, gold and championship cups.

#bemidji #lake #championship #race

Trying to crown a single "Greatest of All Time" in a country home to more than 1.4 billion people, one with a sporting story that stretches from colonial-era triumphs through mid-century Olympic glory to modern professional success, is no small task.
To compare athletes across different generations, with varying equipment, training methods, and levels of global competition, means weighing not just numbers but also cultural weight, staying power, international standing, and how many barriers each individual actually broke.
Below is a detailed ranking of India's five greatest male sportspersons, followed by five honourable mentions whose careers helped define the country's sporting journey just as powerfully.
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When it comes to sheer, sustained global dominance over an entire era, ******* ody in Indian sport sits above Major Dhyan Chand. Known everywhere as "The Wizard," he turned field hockey from a tactical game into something closer to performance art. Competing while India remained under British rule, Dhyan Chand and his teammates gave a colonised nation a rare taste of global pride.

#time