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Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 construction is tracking ahead of schedule, with Train 1 first LNG production now expected in the first half of 2027.
The company is transitioning from a development-stage entity to an operating company, evidenced by the secondment of over 100 operational employees to Bechtel.
Management attributes the accelerated timeline to Bechtel's construction efficiency, with Trains 1 and 2 reaching 74% completion as of June 2026.
The Iran conflict has fundamentally altered the global LNG supply outlook, removing approximately 7 million tons per month from the market due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

#company #grande #phase

NWSL play resumes on Saturday with three more matches.
There are quite a few absences and teams playing shorthanded.
Here's the latest availability report:
RACING LOUISVILLE FC
OUT: Savannah DeMelo (Illness), Marisa DiGrande (Maternity Leave), Natalie Mitchell (Knee), Macey Hodge (Arm), Taylor White (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Maja Lardner (Knee)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

#nwsl #savannah #demelo #illness

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: CM Punk addresses Cody Rhodes during Monday Night RAW at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Wade/WWE Via Getty Images)
WWE SummerSlam 2026 emanates from Minneapolis, Minn. this weekend, and betting odds suggest that most WWE champions will walk out of US Bank Stadium with their ***** les in tow—with the exception of one champion.
Chad Gable is a heavy favorite to dethrone Penta and win his first WWE Intercontinental Championship in his hometown of Minneapolis at WWE's biggest show of the summer. Gable is set to compete on Night 2 of SummerSlam where he will join fellow Minnesotan Brock Lesnar as amateur wrestlers with a hometown advantage, though Brock will compete against Oba Femi on Night 1.
Gable has enjoyed a redemption arc ever since coming up short in the 2026 Match of the Year against El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) at El Noche de los Grandes for the right to don the sacred mask and namesake. Gable's performance jumpstarted his up-and-down career, and was even replayed on Netflix following the June 1 broadcast of WWE Raw. With his heel persona behind him, and after conquering the dark arts of lucha libre, an unmasked Gable has made amends with Alpha Academy and former lucha opps like Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee and Penta, whom Gable will challenge for the IC ***** le after winning a No. 1 Contender's Gauntlet on WWE Raw.
Gable finds himself as the biggest favorite of Night 2 with -1500 odds per BetOnline, while Lesnar is the biggest underdog of either night with +900 odds to topple Oba Femi (-3000) in their rubber match inside ***** in a Cell.

#vegas #april #minneapolis

Injuries are never a good thing for a team or a player, and one that knocks the player out for an entire season is devastating. The New Orleans Saints have had pretty good luck in recent years avoiding these major injuries before the season began, but that good luck ran out quickly. On the first day of training camp, one of the most important players for the Saints' future went down with a potentially season-ending injury: DT Bryan Bresee.
Before getting to what an injury like this does to the roster, we have to talk about what this means for Bresee. 2026 was set to be an extremely impactful year for Bresee. He took a step forward in 2025, and his run defense became more consistent. This season was supposed to be the year that he could put everything together and prove to everyone that he is the franchise's star DT. With a potential contract extension set in 2028, Bresee must prove to the Saints that it will be worth it, but missing an entire year could prevent that.
Now let's talk about the defense. Bresee is a very important player, and if he were going to take that developmental step forward, the defensive line could have been dangerous, but that's not going to happen now. The defensive tackle position was already a questionable group, so this new injury makes it even more of a question mark. It's arguably the weakest part of the roster. Investments have been made, such as the selections of Vernon Broughton and Christen Miller, but those are two unproven commodities. Broughton only played one game last season, and Miller is a rookie. Then, behind them, Davon Godchaux is the NT, so he wouldn't fill Bresee's position, as the former first-round pick is in Brandon Staley's 3-4 DE spot. The same is true for John Ridgeway III, so that leaves Nathan Shepherd as really the only veteran DT that can step in.
Already since Bresee went down with an injury, the Saints have utilized Broughton and Shepherd in that open spot, so those may be the two players to take over, but the edge rushers on teh roster could also be in that position. Carl Granderson started the season playing more of an OLB role for the Saints, but as the season went on, he saw more consistent success as a 3-4 DE. He may end up being a player that can step up and hold the spot down while Bresee is out.

#player #broughton

By Kemol King
GEORGETOWN, July 28 (Reuters) - The captain and two crew members of a passenger ferry in Guyana that ‌capsized were charged with murder on Tuesday, more than a ‌week after the disaster killed 73 people and left 30 others still missing.
The MV Barima, an 87-year-old ship, sank on July 18 while traveling from the capital, Georgetown, to the northwestern village of Port Kaituma.
Captain Kevin Price, 40, and crew members Rondell Dwayne Roberts, 42, and Delon Granderson, ‌33, appeared before a ⁠Georgetown court on murder charges, police said.
They were not required to enter pleas, and Reuters could not immediately ⁠contact the defendants or their representatives for comment.

#july #members #murder #kemol

Few things in life are certain beyond death, taxes, and Tadej Pogacar winning the Tour de France. This year's Grande Boucle went almost entirely as expected, offering few real surprises or diversions from the status quo, as the marauding Slovenian won another five stages en route to his record-equalling fifth ****** le.
His place in the pantheon of greats had already been cemented and there are few superlatives left to describe his grip on the sport. He is now equal with cycling legends in the form of Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain on five wins; his 26 stage wins leave him nine off the record of Mark Cavendish, who will be wishing he'd postponed retirement by another year or two.
There could have been more had Pogacar not opted to babysit young teammate Isaac del Toro to a stage win, third place on the podium, and the best young rider's jersey too. Pogacar is able to win at will but sometimes seems happier in the role of world's most powerful domestique; perhaps the only thing holding him back from an unprecedented sixth ****** le is whether he can muster the enthusiasm for it. At 27, he is younger than all of his fellow five-time winners were and will be in his prime for a while yet.
But while the Pogacar era looks set to continue for some time, the post-Pogacar era already looks to be one to savour. Those left cold by the two-time world champion's iron grip on the sport can set a reminder to tune in in a couple of seasons' time, or perhaps as early as this autumn's Vuelta, should Pogacar skip it – as expected – to target a third rainbow jersey.
Pogacar seemed to enjoy helping del Toro as much if not more than winning stages (AP)

#pogacar

ONE Championship
(ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar.
Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bouts and showcasing the brightest Middle Eastern talent alongside international superstars competing across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The events are expected to attract international visitors, generate global media exposure, and further reinforce Qatar’s reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events.
The first event kicks off at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Friday, March 26, 2027. Ticket information and additional details will follow in the coming months.
Hua Fung Teh, Co-Founder and Group President of ONE Championship, stated: “ONE Championship is thrilled to bring the world’s best martial artists back to Qatar over the next three years. Our partnership with Visit Qatar guarantees a world-class experience for athletes and fans, aligning perfectly with our vision to provide the biggest global stage for martial arts. ONE’s return in 2027 will showcase our grandest event in the region yet, featuring World Champions across all disciplines. We are excited about the limitless possibilities in this dynamic Middle Eastern hub and thank Visit Qatar for the chance to make history together.”

#partnership

After a strong showing at the NBA’s 2026 summer league in Las Vegas, the Houston Rockets announced Wednesday that Isaiah Crawford was re-signed by the team.
A 6-foot-6 forward with shooting potential on offense and considerable versatility on defense, Crawford is now 24 years old.
From the team’s announcement:
Crawford appeared in 14 games as a two-way player for the Rockets in 2025-26, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 ******* ists and 1.2 blocks per 36 minutes played. He recorded career highs of 11 points and 6 rebounds in the season finale versus Memphis on April 12.
In 20 games while transferred to the Rockets’ G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley, Crawford averaged 19.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 ******* ists, and 2.1 steals while shooting 51.5% from the floor and 39.2% from 3-point range.

#crawford #points #games #vegas

Barcelona star Gavi took to social media to send a heartfelt message the way of Blaugrana legend Lionel Messi early this week. This of course comes after Gavi's Spain got the better of Messi's Argentina in the finale of the 2026 World Cup.
The reigning European and South American champions went head-to-head this past weekend, on the grandest stage in international football.
When all was said and done, a member of Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad proved himself the decisive figure, as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike proved the difference between the sides after 120 minutes.
Ferran was one of eight Blaugrana players included in Luis de la Fuente's La Roja ranks for the World Cup.
And as alluded to above, with the dust having now settled on Sunday's matchup, another such star has sent a message the way of the crestfallen Lionel Messi.

#ferran #star #head

Spain and Manchester City star Rodri made a point of publicly defending Barcelona's Ferran Torres during the country's World Cup celebrations.
This of course comes after the 26-year-old proved himself the decisive figure in La Roja lifting just their 2nd-ever world ******* le.
Ferran was introduced off the bench on Sunday evening, as Spain locked horns with then-champions Argentina on the grandest stage in all of football.
And en route to an eventual 1-0 triumph, the former Manchester City man notched the only goal of the evening. Laid on courtesy of a clever Nico Williams knock-down, Ferran made no mistake in directing an unerring left-footed strike into the Argentine net.
This proved to be a moment of validation for the attacker, who has long been singled out for criticism by fans for his performances at club and international level alike.

#made

Ray Maxey, once one of New Mexico’s greatest high school football players, an All-American quarterback from Rio Grande High School in the mid-1960s, has died.
Maxey, 80, died on July 4.
“He was one of a kind,” said his wife, Nikki. “He was humble, kind … he loved to help everyone.”
Maxey said she was unsure what caused her husband’s death, and added that he had recently been diagnosed as having vertigo and was having consistent dizzy spells.
Ray Maxey was a dominant athlete in the South Valley, a multisport star who played football, basketball and baseball.

The football teams of forty-eight countries set out with a chance of winning the World Cup on June 11, and the hopes of just four nations remain alive.
The top four teams in the FIFA rankings, with eight previous ****** les between them, will lock horns on Tuesday and Wednesday to try to secure a place in what is set to be the grandest of showpiece occasions in sport: the World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19.
Al Jazeera ranks the contenders for the ****** le:
What's this? The defending champions as the outsiders?
Well, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland must be one of the kindest ever paths to the business end of a World Cup, and La Albiceleste have not exactly been convincing along it.

After a massive overhaul of the squad this offseason, Penn State basketball is looking to build more tradition on it as well. This year, they have a unique opportunity to renew one of the fiercest college basketball rivalries in one of the sport's most iconic venues. To commemorate the 150th year of the rivalry, Penn State will be playing Pitt in the Palestra, a venue unlike any other.
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue

UFC 329 had some brilliant bright spots. But it ended in a letdown for the MMA history books after Conor McGregor succumbed to a leg injury almost immediately in his rematch with Max Holloway in the main event.
What a mess. What a disastrous attempt at a comeback. What a way to end the night. Here are all the key takeaways you need to know about after Saturday's UFC event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas:
1. What the **** did I just watch? Sorry. I should be more articulate than that. Finding the right words even in tricky moments is kind of my whole job description. But come on. After all the build-up, all the hype and delusions of grandeur, all the claims about sleeping in the gym and abstaining from the marital bed and every other fight sports movie cliche anybody could dream up, it ends like that? With Conor McGregor shattering like cheap glass the instant he attempts a single strike? It's an abomination, I tell you. A sick, sad joke.
Or maybe it's not. Maybe it's all very fitting. For years now McGregor's life and career have felt like a living parable on the dark side of fame. It's as if he got bored with the usual methods of squandering the love of the people and went hunting for new ways to lose fans and alienate people. Getting booed out of the same building that cheered him just a few minutes earlier, all because he wasn't up to the task of giving them anything at all for their money even after months of promises and predictions, yep, that feels like a new low point. That one's going to be hard to forget — and harder to come back from.
2. Max Holloway just made the easiest money in MMA history. He didn't have to cut weight. He didn't have to coach TUF or campaign for a "red panty night." Turns out he didn't even need to train except for the purposes of looking credible with his shirt off. All Holloway had to do was show up, wait for McGregor to topple like a Jenga tower, then collect his check.

Linda Cohn spent 34 years watching the face of ESPN evolve. She has a more informed perspective on the question than most.
Appearing on Yahoo Sports Daily following her retirement from the Worldwide Leader, Cohn was asked whether Pat McAfee had supplanted Stephen A. Smith as the face of the network.
“It’s apples and oranges,” she said. “They’re totally different people, totally different shows, totally different lanes they’re in.”
The question, in her view, presupposes a hierarchy that doesn’t exist. According to Cohn, both men occupy the same rarified ******* e at ESPN simultaneously, just through entirely different avenues.
Her historical reference point for McAfee wasn’t Smith. It was Dan Patrick. Patrick built The Dan Patrick Show into a fully independent production with a loyal core crew around him, syndicated nationally and eventually acquired by NBC, without surrendering creative ownership to anyone. McAfee replicated that blueprint on a grander scale, cultivating a massive audience outside ESPN before licensing the show to the network under an arrangement that left him with complete creative control.

Lionel Messi's first World Cup: Revisiting magical goal and stats from 2006 Argentina debut at age 18 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before Lionel Messi was soccer's greatest-ever talent, he was a fresh-faced teenager attempting to find his way for two of the grandest institutions in the sports world: Barcelona and Argentina.
The World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer first appeared in the global spectacle in 2006, turning up as a 17-year-old with dreams of dancing down the pitch in a manner similar to that of another famous Argentine foxtrotter: Diego Maradona.
With that, here's a look back at the first of Messi's six World Cups, a debut that continues to twinkle in spectators' eyes two decades later.
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is currently leading all players at the 2026 World Cup in one specific statistical category – dribbling.
Youngster Lamine is of course one of the headline names in Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish national team squad in North America for international football’s grandest showcase this summer.
After shaking off an initial fitness complaint, the 18-year-old has since gone on to feature from the off in La Roja’s last four fixtures. This includes a hard-fought victory over Portugal earlier this week, enough to secure for Spain a place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals.
Lamine has actually been singled out for criticism for the level of more than one of his performances, accused of looking some way off his spectacular best.
As alluded to above, though, this has not stopped the young winger from establishing himself as the most successful dribbler at the tournament to date.

Lionel Messi's best World Cup goals: Where Argentina soccer legend's heroics vs. Egypt ranks all-time originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Lionel Messi is the World Cup's greatest-ever goal-scorer. He's also the scorer of some of the competition's greatest-ever goals, employing all sorts of different techniques to make the net move.
The Argentina supernova is arguably the sport's grandest talent. He has showcased his glint skillset on the world's stage time and time again, producing strikes that have left the masses, supporters, teammates and opposing players alike in awe.
From his first tally against Serbia and Montenegro to his recent finish against Egypt, the 39-year-old has conjured up more highlights than most. But which of his World Cup goals reign supreme?
The Sporting News digs through the vault to rank Messi's greatest-ever World Cup goals.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the stage where reputation counts for little, with several of the tournament's biggest names no longer in the picture.
With the United States joining Canada and Mexico on the sidelines, all three co-hosts have now crashed out.
Read on as we bring you the most important takeaways from another dramatic World Cup day.
Less than 24 hours after Neymar's last World Cup appearance, another generational talent bid farewell to the grandest international stage in arguably the most heartbreaking fashion.
Mikel Merino scored a 91st-minute winner off the bench to inspire Spain to a 1-0 victory over Portugal, crushing Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of winning the only **** le missing from his illustrious trophy collection.

Bronson Reed is still on the shelf recovering from a torn triceps, but a Fourth of July social media post has WWE fans paying close attention to his rehabilitation progress. Reed shared a new photo on Twitter celebrating Independence Day while posing with an American flag and wearing merchandise from Steve Austin, giving a shoutout to the Texas Rattlesnake for the gear. “Heard its America’s birthday. Shout out to steveaustinBSR for his swag. WWE #America ,” Reed wrote.
The post quickly generated discussion, with many fans noting that Reed appeared noticeably leaner and more muscular than he had in recent months. Reed’s absence from WWE programming dates back to February, when he suffered the torn triceps during a Men’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match on the February 23 episode of Raw against Jey Uso and The Original El Grande Americano.
Reed was reportedly scheduled to win that match before the injury forced a change in plans. Those plans ultimately called for Uso to pick up the victory instead. Reed subsequently underwent successful surgery to repair the damage.
Before being sidelined, Reed had been one of Raw’s more prominent figures as a member of The Vision alongside Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory under the leadership of Paul Heyman. His spot within that faction and the momentum he had built heading into WrestleMania season made the timing of the injury unfortunate. No return timeline has been officially announced, but the physical condition he is showing in his social media posts suggests he is progressing well through his recovery.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo spent years looking inseparable while bringing "Wicked" to life. But now that the blockbuster franchise has wrapped its theatrical run, a new report claims the pair have quietly taken a step back from their once highly visible friendship.
The timing has fueled speculation that something changed between the co-stars. However, insiders insist the distance has less to do with bad blood and more to do with both women reclaiming their individual careers after months of living in the Wicked spotlight.
According to RadarOnline, Grande and Erivo intentionally decided to pull back after the whirlwind press tour surrounding "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," which reportedly earned a combined $1.2 billion at the global box office.
"The whole Wicked press tour became way bigger than anyone expected," a source told RadarOnline. "It stopped being just promo and turned into this massive online obsession with their friendship."
The insider added, "They were constantly together, constantly praising each other, and it created this idea that they were inseparable in real life as well as on screen."

As Jordan Pickford punched away the umpteenth Mexican cross and the Australian official blew the final whistle, Jude Bellingham collapsed in victory inside the England penalty area. Battered, bruised, exhausted. Sometimes, the Real Madrid midfielder’s histrionics are a tad questionable. Not this time.
The magnitude of the stage – the World Cup’s most iconic stadium – was inescapable. England were public enemy No 1, facing the co-hosts in their near-impenetrable fortress. And at an altitude of 7,200m, Bellingham did not catch his breath: he was simply breathless.
Nobody rose to the occasion more than England’s talismanic attacking midfielder on Sunday night. And it wasn’t just his goals, which were brilliant by the way. It was his last-ditch tackles, his phenomenal hold-up play, his output off the ball, his motivational barks at his teammate, his wondrous quick feet.
And as the big screens cut to Bellingham amidst the downpour of the pre-match warm-up and he looked up, a wipe of his brow perhaps foreshadowed the 90 minutes ahead. His inference was simple: this was to be his stage.
Whether it be a debut in El Clásico, a Champions League final or major international tournaments, nothing brings the best out of Bellingham – still only 23 years of age, the youngest England player ever to reach 50 caps – like the grandest of arenas.

A week of celebration and sadness as we remember Lazio-Campobasso of 1987 and the passing of Lazio legend Vincenzo D'Amico.
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020Venue: Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, TurinFixture: Torino Lazio 1-2The Biancocelesti win a very difficult game coming from behind thanks to Immobile and Parolo
Date: Sunday, July 1, 1923Venue: Campo Rondinella, RomeFixture: Lazio Savoia 4-1, Southern Division Final, Second LegLazio thrash Savoia with a Bernardini hat-trick and reach the Scudetto final.
Date: Sunday, July 4, 1937Venue: Stadio PNFFixture: Lazio Grasshoppers 6-1, Central European Cup, Quarter FinalsLazio fall behind but then score six with a Piola hat-trick.
Date: Sunday, July 6, 1958Venue: Stadio del Vomero, NaplesFixture: Napoli Lazio 0-4, Coppa Italia, Group PhaseLazio beat Napoli thanks to three goals in the first half with a Burini brace and Pozzan while Bizzarri scores in the second.

No matter the line of questioning or unorthodox phraseology in use, Thomas Tuchel treats every conversation the same way. Asked about the altitude in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the German openly admitted he himself had a “headache” on Saturday morning. Asked whether the rumours that the England team would use ****** to combat altitude sickness were accurate, he laughed and stated: “That is not true.” Asked about 1986 and Maradona’s “Hand of God” at the same stadium, he insisted his players were “not out for revenge.”
Every topic, no matter the language barrier or brazen attempt to lure a quote of intrigue, is treated with the same token of respect and detail from the 52-year-old coach. And in front of 100 or so journalists at his pre-match press conference before the biggest match of his Three Lions tenure so far, all the German wants in return is respect the other way. On the eve of the grandest occasion this stadium has seen in 40 years, he had a message to Mexican supporters attending the Azteca cauldron on Sunday.
“What I’ve experienced until now [from Mexico fans] was very respectful, emotional and supportive,” he said. “We are respectful of everyone and then we expect to be treated with respect.”
Clearly, for Tuchel, there is a figurative line not to be crossed on Sunday. Passion, fervour and noise? Absolutely. Hostility, vulgarity and violence? No, thank you.
“It will be emotional and full of support for the home nation,” he added. “But I don’t expect any hostility. Everyone was very respectful so far. I don’t expect a hostile environment. A stadium like this… not a lot of stadiums can create an atmosphere for the home team. It can create momentum and belief in the home team. We expect that.”

Frankie Grande has no qualms about touting 2026 as a "Frankie-sance," and it's hard to argue with that **** sment.
In the past year, the "Henry Danger" star and former "Big Brother" contestant dropped a debut solo album, "Hotel Rock Bottom," and began performances in a buzzy Broadway musical, "Titaníque." Now, he's showcasing his reflective side in a delightfully unfiltered memoir, "Supergay!"
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Released June 23, "Supergay!" charts the highs and lows of the actor, singer and reality TV personality's life, including his experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, his path to self-acceptance as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and his "wonderfully reciprocal" relationship with his sister, pop icon Ariana Grande.
Despite the book's arrival at a prolific moment in his career, Frankie Grande insists its timing was motivated by "where we are as a nation."

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from June 2026: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month award for June.
At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice.
Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia was the fight that many fans thought had the greatest potential for Fight of the Night honors. It didn't capture that, but it did deliver.
Lopes (28-8 MMA, 7-3 UFC) knocked out Garcia (19-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC) with punches to top off a frantic sequence of violence. It seemed like Garcia was poised to continue his winning streak early, but then Lopes caught him with a big shot and left nothing to chance as he closed the show with heavy ground strikes.
Sean O'Malley produced another phenomenal highlight for his reel on the grandest stage possible when the former UFC champ knocked out Aiemann Zahabi on the White House lawn.

Money talks. It usually does in modern football, and Flamengo have seemingly listened. After dug-in resistance from the Rio de Janeiro board earlier in the week, Aston Villa have forced a breakthrough. A tweaked bid did the trick. Villa raised their offer to €10m (£8.6m) for Emerson Royal after a cheaper €9m opening gambit was swiftly knocked back.
Journalist Venê Casagrande broke the news of the sudden shift in stance, with Rio outlet O Dia, via Sport Witness, reporting that club chiefs now expect a quick exit. Financial reality has simply overridden footballing doubt.
It hasn’t been a happy homecoming for the defender. Royal joined Flamengo from AC Milan last season but never truly settled under the bright lights of the Maracanã. 40 appearances yielded just one goal and five **** ists. He looked a yard off the pace. Consistency was hard to come by, and the fans noticed.
LIMA, PERU – NOVEMBER 29: Emerson Royal of Flamengo celebrates with winner’s medal after the 2025 Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores Final match between Palmeiras and Flamengo at Estadio Monumental on November 29, 2025 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)
Unai Emery knows exactly what he wants from his back line. Pragmatism is the word here. The Spaniard loves a right-back who can tuck inside, morphing into a makeshift back three when the left-back flies forward. Royal has the raw physical tools for this. He relishes a scrap on the ground and puts his body about. Yet, there are glaring issues.

Mere weeks after her shocking split from her former Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, fans just spotted Ariana Grande out and about with one of her exes (and on her birthday at that)! If you guessed that she was seen out with Ricky Álvarez, then you're right!
In case you missed it, the Oscar-nominated actress and Álvarez were spotted grabbing lunch together in Austin, Texas, on Friday, June 26. (Yes, on her birthday!) And according to sources at People, "They've been hanging out recently."
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And the night before, she changed the lyric about him during her Eternal Sunshine tour. During her son "Thank U, Next," she says, "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh." But for her show on the 25th, she changed it to: "Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now they kinda slap."

Tiny Cape Verde have become the history makers of World Cup 2026 by defying all odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
Their improbable run through the group stage, with a third straight World Cup draw, was completed with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.
Keeping goal for Cape Verde throughout has been Vozinha, 40, who has embodied the grit of his nation.
"We are small, but we have big hearts and we are fighters," said the goalkeeper, who last season played for Chaves in Portugal's second tier.
The island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on football's grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw – a shock in itself to begin their campaign.

This game was far from an attractive product as four runs were scored on defensive misplays, but the Rays added enough around the comedy of errors by both teams to come out on top in this one. The misplays began early as Jac Caglianone had delusions of grandeur turning what could have been a double play into two runs:
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The defensive gift was followed by a run-scoring single by Jonathan Aranda proving Jax with a 3-0 lead as well as the Rays with their first lead since Sunday’s win against Washington. Jax held the lead and the win despite walking a tight rope in his final frame due to multiple two-out defensive miscues.
Griffin Jax once again worked just five innings, but the better news the recurring blister issue did not appear to be a problem as Jax threw 88 pitches. He looked set to be able to at least start the 6th inning until Taylor Walls got eaten up by a ground ball and Chandler Simpson seemingly lost a Salvador Perez liner in the lights and boxed it out to the bullpen:
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