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  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games</title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com</link><description>Yahoo! Sports - Comprehensive news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more</description><language>en-US</language><copyright>Copyright (c) 2025 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.</copyright><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:26:11 +0000</pubDate><image><width>126</width><height>15</height><generator>Yahoo Sports</generator><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/</link><url>https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/uhlog/uh.png</url></image><item><guid isPermalink="false">59f637c4-f4e8-3cb8-90c5-e8f0d24bdfce</guid><title><![CDATA[Courtois shares thoughts on Huijsen&#8217;s red card, facing PSG and his save to deny Sabitzer &#8211; &#8216;Sometimes you need a miracle&#8217;]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/courtois-shares-thoughts-on-huijsen8217s-red-card-facing-psg-and-his-save-to-deny-sabitzer-8211-8216sometimes-you-need-a-miracle8217-41337131</link><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the hero in his team’s 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. With only seconds left in a game that turned tense u...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Courtois shares thoughts on Huijsen&#x002019;s red card, facing PSG and his save to deny Sabitzer &#x002013; &#x002018;Sometimes you need a miracle&#x002019;" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/madrid_universal_articles_561/841446cd2086dbbc24902ab048c3217b" data-uuid="fb0e2195-1f16-346f-9111-7642c11038e4"><figcaption>Courtois shares thoughts on Huijsen’s red card, facing PSG and his save to deny Sabitzer – ‘Sometimes you need a miracle’</figcaption></figure><p>Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the hero in his team’s 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals.&nbsp;</p><p>With only seconds left in a game that turned tense unexpectedly, Courtois made an unbelievable save on Marcel Sabitzer’s shot.</p><p>&nbsp;He described the moment by saying,<strong> “Sometimes you need a miracle. I never thought it would get this crazy at 2-0, but football changes quickly.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“When I saw Sabitzer shoot, I said with all my heart I have to save it and well, thank goodness it happened. Thankfully, it worked out.”</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Courtois compared the save to two of his famous stops: one against Sadio Mane in the Champions League final and another against Arsenal in 2018.</p><p><strong>“They are beautiful moments. At 3-2, making that save… If we get to the final and win, it will be in the top five of my best saves. Important and beautiful.”</strong></p><h2>Huijsen’s sending off</h2><p>Speaking about Dean Huijsen’s red card, Courtois called it a big loss for the team.<strong> “Dean was playing well and giving us options.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“Now, someone else will need to step up. This is Real Madrid—many players are ready to take the chance.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“His red card was unlucky, but it’s something young players learn from. We’ll try to win the next matches for him so he can play in the final.”</strong></p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/madrid_universal_articles_561/36a3ffc8fcb90fcdc5adc89b4c6df97c" width="2048" data-uuid="bdcc74ca-2466-36f0-9ea1-cd748baf6d5a"><p>Dean Huijsen was sent off against Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by Sandra Montanez/Getty Images)</p><p>Courtois also spoke about life under new coach Xabi Alonso.<strong> “Tournaments like this help the team come together, especially with new players.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“We’re spending a lot of time with each other, which builds bonds. The boss is always energetic, attentive, and pushes everyone to give their best.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>“He wants the whole team involved, both in attack and defence. That’s the only way to win—everyone has to be in the right place so players like Vini, Kylian or Jude can shine.”</strong></p><h2>On facing PSG and remembering Jota</h2><p>Looking ahead to the semi-final against PSG, Courtois acknowledged the challenge. <strong>“They’re the European champions, and they play very well.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“We need to fix our mistakes from today because they press high and keep the ball well. But I believe we can find the answers and win,”</strong> he shared confidently.</p><p>Finally, Courtois expressed his sadness over the death of Diogo Jota.<strong> “It was shocking news. He had three kids like me, and he had just got married… it’s heartbreaking. We send our deepest condolences to his family and team.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“Everyone spoke well of him, and that shows what a good person he was. It reminds us how precious life is and how quickly things can change.”</strong></p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/20250706/1002495323/courtois-vuelve-apuntar-companero-esto-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Madrid Universal</source><dc:publisher>Madrid Universal</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:20:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">6b7a628a-00b6-3536-814d-b505b5f34f6c</guid><title><![CDATA[Ter Stegen-Inter latest, Kolo update, Osimhen peace? Transfer news 🤑]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/ter-stegen-inter-latest-kolo-update-osimhen-peace-transfer-news-41334651</link><description><![CDATA[The summer is getting hotter, just like the football transfer negotiations that are starting to heat up. Below, as usual, are the most important ones for each major team.Juventus, no new loan for Kol...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Ter Stegen-Inter latest, Kolo update, Osimhen peace? Transfer news &#x00d83e;&#x00dd11;" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/4f6822e2499396055a0017389be61d0d" data-uuid="3350efed-dc92-3362-96f9-73a4fdfe06a8"><figcaption>Ter Stegen-Inter latest, Kolo update, Osimhen peace? Transfer news 🤑</figcaption></figure><p>The summer is getting hotter, just like the football transfer negotiations that are starting to heat up.&nbsp;</p><div id="jwplayer_DCIhP1cY_div"></div><p>Below, as usual, are the most important ones for each major team.</p><hr><h2>Juventus, no new loan for Kolo Muani: PSG open only to permanent sale</h2><div id="jwplayer_v55kwxUQ_div"></div><p>Paris Saint-Germain is not willing to grant a new loan to Juventus for Randal Kolo Muani. According to <em>TuttoMercatoWeb</em>, the French club would only accept a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy by June 2026.</p><p>Strengthening PSG&#39;s position is the concrete interest from Chelsea, ready to make an offer for the forward born in 1998. The Londoners could make a formal proposal in the coming days.</p><hr><h2>Milan, Sassuolo targets Adli, Pobega, and Colombo: awaiting a concrete move</h2><div id="jwplayer_v55kwxUQ_div"></div><p>Sassuolo has set its sights on three players leaving Milan: Yacine Adli, Tommaso Pobega, and Lorenzo Colombo. The neroverdi, back in Serie A, are looking for reinforcements and are considering a possible market collaboration with the rossoneri. As reported by Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano&#39;s Italian YouTube channel, it is currently an initial interest.</p><p>Adli is out of the project and will train with Milan Futuro; Pobega is also of interest to Genoa and Cremonese; Colombo is being followed by Sassuolo, Torino, and Genoa. Milan is awaiting official proposals.</p><hr><h2>Inter, evaluating ter Stegen? The truth</h2><div id="jwplayer_7avDR2UG_div"></div><p>Marc-André ter Stegen could leave Barcelona, and Inter is watching with interest. As reported by the newspaper <em>Sport</em>, the German goalkeeper is annoyed by the arrival of Joan Garcia and some rumors in the press that he finds damaging to his image. Inter has initiated preliminary inquiries, taking advantage of Galatasaray&#39;s interest in Sommer, who could leave Milan during the market.</p><p>However, Fabrizio Romano has denied contacts between the parties, so the German, barring changes, will not be Inter&#39;s new goalkeeper.&nbsp;</p><hr><h2>Napoli, attempt to mend with Osimhen: possibility of staying emerges</h2><div id="jwplayer_DCIhP1cY_div"></div><p>The situation of Victor Osimhen remains uncertain: after a loan to Galatasaray, the Nigerian has not yet found a new European team, his priority. Napoli is asking for a 75 million release clause, and Osimhen demands at least 12 million in salary, making negotiations difficult.</p><p>According to <em>Il Mattino</em>, the club is trying to mend the relationship with the striker, opening up to a possible stay, which had been excluded so far. The complication in finding alternatives like Lucca and Nunez pushes towards this possibility, which Antonio Conte would not mind.</p><hr><h2>Roma, Flamengo sets the price for Ortiz</h2><div id="jwplayer_7avDR2UG_div"></div><p>Roma is tracking Leo Ortiz for defense, and Flamengo has set the price for the defender targeted by the giallorossi.</p><p>As reported by Ge.Globo, the Brazilian reds want 30 million euros to let the defender head to the Capital.</p><hr><h2>Lazio, goalkeeper position in balance: Mandas targeted by Wolverhampton, Chevalier dream</h2><div id="jwplayer_l6FIZnIb_div"></div><p>The future of the goalkeeper position at Lazio remains uncertain, with Provedel and Mandas competing for the starting spot. Sarri&#39;s arrival has clarified the hierarchies, but the market could overturn the situation, given Wolverhampton&#39;s interest in Mandas.</p><p>If a significant offer arrives, Lazio could sell Mandas, focusing on Furlanetto and Renzetti while waiting for a reinforcement. Among the names on the biancocelesti&#39;s list is Lucas Chevalier, a 23-year-old from Lille, closely followed by Sarri and the club. This is reported by Il Messaggero.&nbsp;</p><hr><h2>Fiorentina, inquiry for Deossa: eyes on Monterrey&#39;s midfielder</h2><div id="jwplayer_DCIhP1cY_div"></div><p>Fiorentina is following with interest Nelson Deossa, a Colombian midfielder born in 1999 from Monterrey, as reported by the Argentine newspaper <em>Olé</em>. At the moment, it is just a preliminary inquiry, while other teams have made more concrete moves.</p><p>In particular, Sporting Lisbon is in the lead, while in Brazil, Flamengo aims to replace Gerson, who moved to Zenit for 25 million. The Brazilian club already has the necessary amount to try to buy Deossa, whose release clause is 20 million euros.</p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/it/notizie/la-verita-ter-stegen-inter-news-kolo-pace-con-osi-il-mercato-di-ieri-41334650">You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>OneFootball</source><dc:publisher>OneFootball</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">4b5b0020-471d-3cc8-8e97-5945f537130b</guid><title><![CDATA[Harry Wilson&#39;s late try saves Australia in a 21-18 win over Fiji]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/harry-wilsons-try-saves-australia-060210513.html</link><description><![CDATA[A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji.  Wilson twisted and spun over from close range after several minutes of the Wallabies pressuring the Fijian line defense to earn a narrow, comeback victory that had appeared unlikely after a stunning Fijian rally.  Wilson’s try with less than two minutes remaining saved what would have been a difficult two weeks of reflection for the Wallabies ahead of the series-opening test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on July 19.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji. </p><p>Wilson twisted and spun over from close range after several minutes of the Wallabies pressuring the Fijian line defense to earn a narrow, comeback victory that had appeared unlikely after a stunning Fijian rally. </p><p>Wilson’s try with less than two minutes remaining saved what would have been a difficult two weeks of reflection for the Wallabies ahead of the series-opening test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on July 19. </p><p>A spectacular long-range try for Fiji midway through the second half appeared to be enough for the visitors to claim a another famous victory over Australia — the latest being at the 2023 Rugby World Cup — before Wilson&#39;s late intervention. </p><p>After a frantic start from both teams, the Wallabies found the line through hooker Dave Porecki, playing his first test in almost two years since the 2023 World Cup, when he dived over from the back of a rolling maul in the eighth minute. Noah Lolesio added the conversion.</p><p>The best move of the first half — frequently punctuated by stoppages which stifled any match momentum — led to the Wallabies&#39; second try when a sweeping backline move featuring Len Ikitau and Joseph Suaali&#39;i allowed Fraser McReight to score in the corner. Lolesio again converted to stretch the lead to 14-0. </p><p>Fullback Salesi Rayasi responded almost immediately for Fiji just before the halftime break, somehow finding space to to wriggle through the defense to score in the corner after his team had counterattacked from an ill-advised chip kick by the Wallabies. The Australians had only needed to maintain possession for a few seconds more to preserve a 14-point margin into the break.</p><p>Flyhalf Caleb Muntz missed the conversion from the sideline for a 14-5 half-time score. </p>
  2.              A tale of two halves
  3.              <p>The Wallabies may have dominated the first half, but it was all Fiji in the second.</p><p>Muntz added a penalty goal after the break to narrow the margin to six points before the match was upended by some vintage Flying Fiji attack.</p><p>Jiuta Wainiqolo gained possession after broken play inside Fiji&#39;s half, the winger then slalomed his way through four defenders in a weaving run before guiding a looping pass for Lekima Tagitagivalu to score and spark jubilant celebrations by the large number of Fiji supporters at Newcastle.</p><p>Muntz converted to give Fiji a 15-14 lead.</p><p>The Fijians almost went further ahead, appearing to score another thrilling try down the same right flank but it was overruled by the Television Match Official who found that an Australian player had stepped into touch while in possession in the leadup to the try.</p><p>Another Muntz penalty goal extended the lead to four points with 14 minutes remaining, and meant Australia needed to score at least a try for victory.</p>
  4.              Lions next
  5.              <p>The battered Wallabies have two weeks to recover before the much-anticipated first test against the Lions.</p><p>On Saturday, the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/british-irish-lions-australia-3963e52e646bddc209b9141ce22c246a">Lions </a> maintained their unbeaten record on their Australian tour with a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/british-irish-lions-rugby-waratahs-australia-a996f6396435e058dc380e8b20f56ea3">third straight win</a>, but delivered their least convincing performance yet against a depleted New South Wales Waratahs lineup missing most of its Wallabies. </p><p>The match ended with a hint of controversy, with Lions head coach Andy Farrell suggesting the Allianz Stadium surface had been <a href="https://apnews.com/article/british-irish-lions-rugby-waratahs-australia-5d198182a4ded8a34f1d563c87de8b94">intentionally over-watered</a> by the Waratahs to disrupt his team&#39;s style of play.</p><p>The Lions have a tour match against Australia&#39;s strongest provincial team, the Brumbies, in Canberra on Wednesday.</p><p>___</p><p>AP rugby: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/rugby">https://apnews.com/hub/rugby</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:02:10 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">9e453ff5-9de3-3546-8592-200727c147a9</guid><title><![CDATA[Chicago visits Minnesota after Reese&#39;s 24-point showing]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-visits-minnesota-reeses-24-060045029.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chicago Sky (5-11, 1-7 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (16-2, 12-1 Western Conference)</p><p>Minneapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT</p><p><a href="http://betmgm.com/" rel="nofollow">BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:</a> Lynx -15.5; over/under is 159.5</p><p>BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky faces the Minnesota Lynx after Angel Reese scored 24 points in the Sky&#39;s 92-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.</p><p>The Lynx are 10-0 in home games. Minnesota is third in the Western Conference in rebounding with 33.8 rebounds. Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx with 8.1 boards.</p><p>The Sky have gone 3-7 away from home. Chicago is 3- when it wins the turnover battle and averages 15.6 turnovers per game.</p><p>Minnesota averages 85.5 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than the 87.7 Chicago gives up. Chicago averages 7.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Minnesota allows.</p><p>The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams.</p><p>TOP PERFORMERS: Collier is averaging 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.5 blocks for the Lynx. Kayla McBride is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games.</p><p>Reese is averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sky. Ariel Atkins is averaging 14.2 points and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 41.1% over the past 10 games.</p><p>LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 8-2, averaging 86.0 points, 33.1 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game.</p><p>Sky: 3-7, averaging 77.1 points, 34.3 rebounds, 19.1 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.1 points.</p><p>INJURIES: Lynx: Karlie Samuelson: out for season (foot).</p><p>Sky: Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl).</p><p>___</p><p>The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by <a href="https://www.dataskrive.com/">Data Skrive</a> and data from <a href="https://www.sportradar.com">Sportradar</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:45 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">975e681b-79d8-3879-8576-b7ab86f831ad</guid><title><![CDATA[Dallas visits Phoenix after Copper&#39;s 33-point game]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dallas-visits-phoenix-coppers-33-060034660.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dallas Wings (6-13, 2-8 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (12-6, 6-6 Western Conference)</p><p>Phoenix; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT</p><p>BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury hosts the Dallas Wings after Kahleah Copper scored 33 points in the Phoenix Mercury&#39;s 98-89 loss to the Dallas Wings.</p><p>The Mercury have gone 6-6 against Western Conference teams. Phoenix is fifth in the WNBA with 20.7 assists per game led by Alyssa Thomas averaging 9.4.</p><p>The Wings are 2-8 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas leads the Western Conference with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Maddy Siegrist averaging 2.5.</p><p>Phoenix averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 1.8 more made shots than the 8.5 per game Dallas gives up. Dallas averages 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Phoenix gives up.</p><p>The teams play for the third time this season. The Wings won the last matchup 98-89 on July 4, with Aziaha James scoring 28 points in the victory.</p><p>TOP PERFORMERS: Sami Whitcomb is averaging 9.6 points for the Mercury. Satou Sabally is averaging 18.0 points over the last 10 games.</p><p>Paige Bueckers is scoring 18.7 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Wings. Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.</p><p>LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 7-3, averaging 88.7 points, 34.3 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.1 points per game.</p><p>Wings: 5-5, averaging 81.4 points, 37.1 rebounds, 18.9 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.6 points.</p><p>INJURIES: Mercury: Alexa Held: out (chest).</p><p>Wings: Maddy Siegrist: out (knee), Tyasha Harris: out for season (knee).</p><p>___</p><p>The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by <a href="https://www.dataskrive.com/">Data Skrive</a> and data from <a href="https://www.sportradar.com">Sportradar</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">9adb9421-7a14-3d4c-9bcf-3b75cee26470</guid><title><![CDATA[Golden State visits Atlanta after Hayes&#39; 23-point game]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/golden-state-visits-atlanta-hayes-060027100.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Golden State Valkyries (9-8, 5-5 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (11-7, 8-4 Eastern Conference)</p><p>College Park, Georgia; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT</p><p>BOTTOM LINE: Golden State Valkyries faces the Atlanta Dream after Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points in the Valkyries&#39; 82-71 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.</p><p>The Dream have gone 7-3 in home games. Atlanta leads the WNBA with 27.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Brionna Jones averaging 4.7.</p><p>The Valkyries are 2-5 on the road. Golden State has a 1-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points.</p><p>Atlanta&#39;s average of 9.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 more made shots on average than the 9.2 per game Golden State gives up. Golden State averages 79.0 points per game, 0.4 more than the 78.6 Atlanta gives up to opponents.</p><p>The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.</p><p>TOP PERFORMERS: Allisha Gray is scoring 19.1 points per game with 5.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Dream. Jones is averaging 14.8 points and 7.4 rebounds over the last 10 games.</p><p>Kayla Thornton is averaging 14.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Valkyries. Hayes is averaging 11.0 points over the last 10 games.</p><p>LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 6-4, averaging 83.6 points, 37.6 rebounds, 21.1 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.6 points per game.</p><p>Valkyries: 7-3, averaging 82.2 points, 39.0 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.7 points.</p><p>INJURIES: Dream: None listed.</p><p>Valkyries: None listed.</p><p>___</p><p>The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by <a href="https://www.dataskrive.com/">Data Skrive</a> and data from <a href="https://www.sportradar.com">Sportradar</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">14114de4-e62b-3f6e-ada7-db3027a50eb9</guid><title><![CDATA[Finer details of Barcelona midfielder&#8217;s imminent move to Mallorca]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/finer-details-of-barcelona-midfielder8217s-imminent-move-to-mallorca-41337093</link><description><![CDATA[After weeks of speculation, Pablo Torre looks set to leave Barcelona on a permanent deal, with Mallorca emerging as the next destination.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already given his customary...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Finer details of Barcelona midfielder&#x002019;s imminent move to Mallorca" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/barca_universal_articles_732/d02c42711a8771341101d0d6dd9f95d3" data-uuid="429fcdb1-8e91-37f4-b815-89dcd446d976"><figcaption>Finer details of Barcelona midfielder’s imminent move to Mallorca</figcaption></figure><p>After weeks of speculation, Pablo Torre looks set to leave Barcelona on a permanent deal, with Mallorca emerging as the next destination.</p><p>Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already <a href="https://barcauniversal.com/here-we-go-barcelona-midfielder-set-to-join-la-liga-club-in-e5-million-deal/" target="_blank">given his customary ‘here we go’ for the deal</a>, which should be announced as soon as tomorrow.</p><p>A recent report from <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250705/1002495184/pablo-torre-mallorca-acuerdo-cerrado.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> has offered some key insights into Torre’s move to Mallorca, detailing the transfer fee as well as the various clauses involved.</p><h2>Details of Torre’s move to Mallorca</h2><p>As per the report, Torre will Mallorca for a fee of €5 million, which is quite minuscule for Barcelona.</p><p>However, the Catalans have retained various clauses which will help the club gain control of the player’s future, one way or the other.</p><p>For one, Barcelona will hold a 50% future sell-on fee, meaning the Catalans are entitled to half of Torre’s future transfer fee, whenever he departs from Mallorca.</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/barca_universal_articles_732/7222190695dfe150b65bd7310723241b" width="2048" data-uuid="8c02fdf2-9673-3f3c-b082-375b2897f5f2"><p>Pablo Torre can always return at Barcelona at a cheaper valuation (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)</p><p>In addition, Barcelona have a buyback option in Torre’s deal, meaning they can bring the player back to Camp Nou at a great discount price.</p><p>This could prove to be crucial, especially if Torre enjoys a big breakthrough at Mallorca and lights up the La Liga in the near future.</p><p>Apart from a buyback and a sell-on clause, Barcelona also have the right to match an offer should Mallorca decide to sell the player.</p><p>This is quite similar to a first refusal clause, where Mallorca must consult with Barcelona first should they receive any offer for the midfielder.</p><p>The Catalans will have the option to match that offer, and the transaction will go through only if the <em>Blaugrana</em> refuse the right to match option.</p><p>All of these clauses will help Barcelona great retain control of Torre’s future, even as he joins Mallorca on a permanent deal.</p><p>The report adds that Torre’s move to Mallorca could be officiated soon, perhaps as soon as Monday or Tuesday.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Barca Universal</source><dc:publisher>Barca Universal</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">22735e4d-3e60-3954-8063-0352a75ee42d</guid><title><![CDATA[Alonso talks Huijsen, Courtois, Gonzalo, Fran, Mbappe, PSG after Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/alonso-talks-huijsen-courtois-gonzalo-fran-mbappe-psg-after-real-madrid-3-2-borussia-dortmund-41337092</link><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was honest after the tight 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. He admitted the game was a bit too tense at the end, saying, “Maybe it’s good that we stay on our toes for t...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Alonso talks Huijsen, Courtois, Gonzalo, Fran, Mbappe, PSG after Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/madrid_universal_articles_561/b193f74a7bf07b5a9215705187008342" data-uuid="37df9357-9865-3723-894d-b1ddca8375b5"><figcaption>Alonso talks Huijsen, Courtois, Gonzalo, Fran, Mbappe, PSG after Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund</figcaption></figure><p>Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was honest after the tight 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. He admitted the game was a bit too tense at the end, saying,<strong> “Maybe it’s good that we stay on our toes for the next match.”</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>His focus is now fully on the big semi-final against PSG, which he called a <strong>“great game”</strong> that everyone is excited for.</p><p>Alonso shared that his team had the match under control until the 80th minute. <strong>“We were solid with and without the ball. But after our third goal, things got messy for a couple of minutes,”</strong> he said.&nbsp;</p><p>Luckily for Real Madrid, they still secured their spot in the semi-finals, which brought a smile to Alonso’s face.</p><h2>On Huijsen’s red card</h2><p>When asked about Dean Huijsen’s red card, Alonso admitted he had not decided how it would affect their preparations. <strong>“I’ll think about it later, maybe on the plane. But it’s not good news,”</strong> he noted.</p><p>Fran Garcia earned praise as the best player on the pitch.<strong> “He was brilliant, very focused, and showed perfect timing.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“He took advantage of the space Vini created and scored because he pushed forward at the right time,”</strong> Alonso explained. He added that García’s attitude has been excellent.</p><h2>On TAA, Gonzalo, Mbappe</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/madrid_universal_articles_561/489e0afb72c3e13ffd86cd77bb92f6f5" width="2048" data-uuid="ecfd3df2-45ba-3a78-9440-3ddff6cc47e9"><p>Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the competition. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)</p><p>Alonso also talked about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance.<strong> “He’s only been here three weeks after 15 years at Liverpool. He’s still adapting. He had a solid first half and is learning fast. We’re supporting him every day,”</strong> said Alonso.</p><p>He praised Gonzalo Garcia, who keeps scoring important goals.<strong> “He knows where to be and when to finish. He’s proving he’s a real goalscorer,”</strong> he stated.</p><p>Speaking about Kylian Mbappe, Alonso said, <strong>“He’s looking good, but not quite at 100 percent yet. He’ll get better, and we hope he feels perfect for the semi-final.”</strong></p><h2>On Courtois and facing PSG</h2><p>On goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Alonso couldn’t hide his appreciation. <strong>“Courtois is incredible. That last save was huge.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“Having him gives us so much confidence. He’s the kind of player who wins you games.”</strong></p><p>Finally, Alonso shared his excitement about facing PSG.<strong> “It’s going to be a huge test.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>“They’ve been in great form since the Champions League round of 16. It will be tough, but we’re growing as a team and ready for the challenge.”</strong></p><p>Source: <a href="https://as.com/futbol/internacional/xabi-igual-nos-viene-bien-que-haya-pasado-lo-del-final-n/" target="_blank">AS</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Madrid Universal</source><dc:publisher>Madrid Universal</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">b555bf86-ab1b-35f6-9372-497a7f244798</guid><title><![CDATA[Aliyah Boston&#39;s Big Game in Caitlin Clark&#39;s Absence Didn&#39;t Go Unnoticed]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-big-game-caitlin-clark-absence-didnt-go-unnoticed-sparks</link><description><![CDATA[Aliyah Boston did all she could.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-big-game-caitlin-clark-absence-didnt-go-unnoticed-sparks">Aliyah Boston's Big Game in Caitlin Clark's Absence Didn't Go Unnoticed</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Indiana Fever needed the rest of the team to step up on Saturday night amid another injury absence for cornerstone superstar Caitlin Clark.&nbsp;</p><p>Clark was forced to sit out again on Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks as she continues to deal with a lingering groin injury. This was the 23-year-old's fifth straight missed contest, and there currently is no firm timetable for her return.&nbsp;</p><p>Aliyah Boston got the memo, and the three-time All-Star came up big for Indiana. She dropped a game-high 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, to go along with 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes of action.&nbsp;</p><p>Unfortunately for the Fever, not even Boston's strong performance was enough to spare them from their blushes. Despite the 6-foot-5 forward-center's heroics, Indiana still fell to L.A., 89-87.&nbsp;</p><p>Boston's praiseworthy outing did not go unnoticed, though. The Fever took to social media after the final buzzer to announce the 23-year-old as the Stat Leader of the Game.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Aliyah Boston tonight vs. the Sparks: <a href="https://t.co/xXBFufzwC5">pic.twitter.com/xXBFufzwC5</a></p>— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianaFever/status/1941684795794174299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Boston has been on a tear this season, averaging a career-high <a href="https://stats.wnba.com/player/1641648/">16.6 points</a>&nbsp;on 59.7% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.&nbsp;</p><p>Her strong play throughout the campaign led to Boston being voted as a starter in the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, where she will potentially be teammates with Clark, who was named an All-Star Game captain after receiving the most fan votes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/ce28a1aa06eeabf8e128427e220fde80" width="1036" data-uuid="b182efbc-fdd4-3f1f-92c1-f2e6c2e50bcd"><figcaption>Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark laughing during an Indiana Fever game.© Grace Hollars&amp;sol;IndyStar &amp;sol; USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images&amp;period;</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>The Fever will need Boston to keep her foot on the gas in their next game as Indiana hosts the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, especially if Clark is forced to sit out again.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-035305640.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson">Related: WNBA Blown Away by Indiana Fever Play Against Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lexie-hull-steals-show-her-013046193.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks">Related: Lexie Hull Steals the Show With Her Outfit for Fever-Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/caitlin-clark-interaction-ref-during-052853825.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-quick-moment-ref-fever-ninth-loss-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-quick-moment-ref-fever-ninth-loss-sparks">Related: Caitlin Clark’s Interaction With Ref During Fever’s Ninth Loss</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-big-game-caitlin-clark-absence-didnt-go-unnoticed-sparks">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:56:07 +0000</pubDate><category>Aliyah Boston</category><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>Caitlin Clark</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">1bdc48f6-6455-3ff9-9bcc-0b3555525640</guid><title><![CDATA[&#39;I couldn&#39;t open my eyes&#39; - Norrie&#39;s next opponent Jarry]]></title><link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czey6gnl96no?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Jarry tells BBC Sport how he went from being unable to open his eyes because of vestibular neuritis to completing an emotional Wimbledon third-round win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Wimbledon 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Dates: </strong>30 June-13 July <strong>Venue: </strong>All England Club</p><p><strong>Coverage: </strong>Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cp3l5zkg4jxo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Full coverage guide.</a></p><p><strong>There were emotional hugs with his family for Nicolas Jarry as he celebrated reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon after a &quot;year of battles&quot; with his eyesight.</strong></p><p>It was a significant moment for the Chilean world number 143, who plays Cameron Norrie - the last British player left in the men&#39;s singles - in front of what will be a partisan Court One crowd on Sunday.</p><p>Just over a year ago, Jarry woke up and could not open his eyes, struggling with a persistent rolling sensation that affected his vision.</p><p>It was not the first time he had experienced it - but this time, it was worse.</p><p>The 29-year-old was suffering from <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/labyrinthitis/">vestibular neuritis,</a> a condition caused by inflammation of a nerve that connects the ear to the brain.</p><p>Symptoms include the sudden onset of vertigo, dizziness and difficulty maintaining balance.</p><p>&quot;I remember that I was trying to type in my phone and I couldn&#39;t,&quot; he told BBC 5 Live.</p><p>&quot;I couldn&#39;t open my eyes because everything was rolling so much.</p><p>&quot;I started crying immediately, to lose things that are so obvious, so natural.&quot;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/czey6nz85jzo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Tearful champion Krejcikova knocked out of Wimbledon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cqjqwlj91zxo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Classy Sinner cruises into fourth round</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cx2g0n9dl7go?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Raducanu does not trust &#39;dodgy&#39; electronic line calls</a></li></ul><p>When Jarry&#39;s symptoms began, he was ranked inside the world&#39;s top 20 and on the rise, having reached the Rome Masters final, where he was beaten by Alexander Zverev.</p><p>Jarry was told it would take three weeks to recover but still has episodes a year on. Tennis is a good form of rehabilitation, given the hand-eye coordination it requires, but he has struggled for wins, falling to 143 in the world and suffering six successive first-round Grand Slam exits.</p><p>He recalled feeling like everything was &quot;moving like a tornado&quot; in Rome, but it quickly dissipated.</p><p>A similar feeling at the French Open before a match left him &quot;not connecting with the ball&quot; and &quot;reading the game bad&quot; before he returned home to Chile, where he experienced the worst incident to date.</p><p>Jarry also plays table tennis to help with his recovery, and a positive run at Wimbledon can only be encouraging.</p><p>Emotional on court after beating teenage talent Joao Fonseca in four sets on Friday, Jarry said: &quot;It&#39;s amazing to put in my best performance here at Wimbledon, my favourite tournament of all.&quot;</p><p>There is a reason this tournament means so much to him.</p><p>This run to the fourth round matches that of his grandfather Jaime Fillol, who reached the same stage at Wimbledon in 1974.</p><p>&quot;I came here with him when I was 10 and 11 years old. Since then, I&#39;m in love with this tournament,&quot; Jarry said.</p><p>&quot;It has been very tough physically, emotionally, psychologically.</p><p>&quot;I have been trying to get back to my level and trusting myself again.&quot;</p><img class="tracking-img" src="https://a1.api.bbc.co.uk/hit.xiti/?s=598314&amp;p=sport.tennis.articles.czey6gnl96no.page&amp;x1=%5Burn%3Abbc%3Aoptimo%3Aasset%3Aczey6gnl96no%5D&amp;x4=%5Ben-gb%5D&amp;x5=%5Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fsport%2Ftennis%2Farticles%2Fczey6gnl96no%5D&amp;x7=%5Barticle%5D&amp;x8=%5Bsynd_nojs_ISAPI%5D&amp;x9=%5B%27I+couldn%27t+open+my+eyes%27+-+Norrie%27s+next+opponent+Jarry%5D&amp;x11=%5B2025-07-06T05%3A52%3A14.839Z%5D&amp;x12=%5B2025-07-06T05%3A52%3A14.839Z%5D&amp;x19=%5Byahoo.north.america%5D" width="1" height="1" data-uuid="43f5cd0c-e454-33a1-b163-3f2abf70bea5">]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>BBC</source><dc:publisher>BBC</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:52:24 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">46d9e5cb-ebdb-3c25-a208-bb70cfec4d8b</guid><title><![CDATA[Report: Hammers in advanced talks with Serie A stopper]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/report-hammers-in-advanced-talks-with-serie-a-stopper-41337081</link><description><![CDATA[West Ham Eyeing Top Talent as Zion Suzuki Talks AdvancePotter Prioritises Keeper ReinforcementWest Ham United are reportedly targetting on one of Europe’s brightest young goalkeepers as they look to...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Report: Hammers in advanced talks with Serie A stopper" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/epl_index_articles_253/00f73cf9360096ce665385d9cb8d6b8f" data-uuid="bd602cf7-2b2c-32f8-be77-356c9222bc65"><figcaption>Report: Hammers in advanced talks with Serie A stopper</figcaption></figure><h2>West Ham Eyeing Top Talent as Zion Suzuki Talks Advance</h2><h2>Potter Prioritises Keeper Reinforcement</h2><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">West Ham United are reportedly targetting on one of Europe’s brightest young goalkeepers as they look to bolster Graham Potter’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. According to <em>ExWHUEmployee on <a href="https://www.thewesthamway.com/2025/07/05/advanced-exwhuemployee-west-ham-in-talks-to-sign-japan-goalkeeper/">The West Ham Way Patreon</a></em>, the Hammers are now in advanced negotiations with Parma’s Zion Suzuki, widely regarded as “one of the best goalkeeping talents in Europe.”</p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Potter, who is shaping his team in preparation for a significant rebuild, has placed the recruitment of a new No.1 high on his agenda. With Lukasz Fabianski departing the club after the expiry of his contract, and Alphonse Areola not guaranteed to retain the starting role, West Ham are eager to bring in fresh competition between the sticks.</p><img height="1476" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/epl_index_articles_253/c8d6b6f5e216c7b186bfcd2e0aa3427a" width="2560" data-uuid="35230ba8-7fa8-3e91-b55d-977b75c44f03"><p>Photo IMAGO</p><h2>Zion Suzuki: A Rising Star</h2><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Zion Suzuki, the 6’3” Japanese international born in the USA, has become a sought-after name across Europe. Previously linked with Manchester United, Leeds United, and even Chelsea, Suzuki has made a strong impression during his time with Parma in Serie A. The 21-year-old is of Japanese and Ghanaian heritage and has chosen to represent Japan internationally.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">This multicultural background and impressive ability make Suzuki not just a valuable addition on the pitch but a commercially astute acquisition as well.</p><p></p><p>“It would also tick the Asian market signing that the club have desires for a long time.”</p><h2>Negotiations Progressing Despite No Agreement Yet</h2><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">While <em>ExWHUEmployee</em> confirmed the club are “in advanced talks with Zion Suzuki,” it’s worth noting that neither personal terms nor a transfer fee have been agreed at this stage.</p><p></p><p>“The player appears to have emerged as a top keeper target and talks have already started with the player through his agent and he could be one of the next players to join the club if all goes to plan, and the club decide that wages and fee are reasonable.”</p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">A quick resolution is possible if both parties align on these outstanding issues. The deal, should it go through, would represent a clear signal of intent from Graham Potter and the West Ham recruitment team.</p><h2>Our View – EPL Index Analysis</h2><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">West Ham fans may view this development with cautious optimism. Zion Suzuki is still only 21, and he’s shown glimpses of real potential, Potter’s willingness to target such a young GK suggests a long-term project is in motion. Suzuki’s signing would be emblematic of a broader strategy — blending youth, global commercial appeal, and technical quality. With a 6’3” frame and international experience already under his belt, fans may see this as an exciting, if slightly risky, investment.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">It’s also clear that the club is finally tapping into the Asian football market, something long discussed but rarely executed. That in itself may win favour among fans who’ve wanted the club to modernise both on and off the pitch.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Still, the key factor will be whether Suzuki is signed <em>as</em> the No.1 or merely to challenge Areola. Many will be hoping for the former, provided he proves he’s ready. If the move comes off, it could be a bold statement in what looks to be a busy summer for the Hammers.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>EPL Index</source><dc:publisher>EPL Index</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:50:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">b53fbe94-19d0-3d30-b0e4-6d145c57e94d</guid><title><![CDATA[Aliyah Boston’s Failed Final Shot Draws Blunt Response From Fever Coach]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-failed-final-shot-draws-blunt-response-from-fever-coach-stephanie-white</link><description><![CDATA[Boston missed the game-tying buzzer-beater...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-failed-final-shot-draws-blunt-response-from-fever-coach-stephanie-white">Aliyah Boston’s Failed Final Shot Draws Blunt Response From Fever Coach</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>After winning three straight games without Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever came back down to Earth.</p><p>On Saturday night, Boston and the Fever suffered their ninth loss of the season, falling to Rickea Jackson and the Los Angeles Sparks, 89-87, in front of their home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.</p><p>The game swung when Jackson hit a short jumper to give the Sparks an 88-87 lead. No additional points were scored until three seconds remained, when Los Angeles' Azurá Stevens hit 1-of-2 free throws to make it 89-87.</p><p>With three seconds left and possession, Boston received the ball at the top of the arc on what appeared to be a set play drawn up by coach Stephanie White.&nbsp;She took one dribble forward and pulled up for a midrange jumper at the buzzer, but the shot clanged off the front of the rim, sealing the loss.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The final shot, a free-throw line jumper  from Aliyah Boston, falls short.<br><br>Fever lose, 89-87, and break a three-game win streak. They’re 9-9. <a href="https://t.co/zwimzxiJM6">pic.twitter.com/zwimzxiJM6</a></p>— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) <a href="https://twitter.com/chloepeterson67/status/1941666634160058621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>After the loss, White joined the media for a postgame press conference. When discussing Boston's final shot, White claimed the former South Carolina forward had a "good look," but it just didn't fall her way.</p><p>"Sometimes when teams play with that physicality and play with that length, it causes you to rush a little bit," White said. "AB had a really good look at the end… And sometimes it doesn't just fall your way."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stephanie White on Indiana's last possession<br><br>"Sometimes when teams play with that physicality and play with that length it causes s you to rush a little bit...AB had a really good look at the end…and sometimes it doesn't just fall your way."</p>— Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoreauSportsCo/status/1941680859628654661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Boston finished the night with a game-high 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 12 rebounds and four assists. Natasha Howard added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Fever. But it was not enough to get past the 74 combined points between Jackson, Stevens, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/5aa90314d14a43fe9fe213f8943142bd" width="1200" data-uuid="653f98a4-1fa9-3627-8736-19b94d38976d"><figcaption>Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7)Brett Davis-Imagn Images </figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Up next for the Fever, the third of a five-game home stand on Wednesday, hosting Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/caitlin-clark-former-coach-lands-032624635.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-former-fever-coach-christie-sides-lands-new-job-outside-wnba" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-former-fever-coach-christie-sides-lands-new-job-outside-wnba">Related: Caitlin Clark’s Former Coach Lands New Job Outside of WNBA</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-failed-final-shot-draws-blunt-response-from-fever-coach-stephanie-white">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:44:12 +0000</pubDate><category>Aliyah Boston</category><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Stephanie White</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">161ad38f-7942-38cc-a88f-5ca23d7807ea</guid><title><![CDATA[After horror injury: how long Musiala is set to be sidelined]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/after-horror-injury-how-long-musiala-is-set-to-be-sidelined-41337070</link><description><![CDATA[The serious injury to Jamal Musiala in yesterday’s FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal between PSG and FC Bayern has shocked football fans around the world. Now, according to media reports, an initial ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="After horror injury: how long Musiala is set to be sidelined" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/db1206dfe20441dbc6a681490974d763" data-uuid="729feb8b-8ebc-380a-9fa9-9423f744b3a9"><figcaption>After horror injury: how long Musiala is set to be sidelined</figcaption></figure><p>The serious injury to Jamal Musiala in yesterday’s FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal between PSG and FC Bayern has shocked football fans around the world. Now, according to media reports, an initial diagnosis has already been made.</p><p>As both &#39;kicker&#39; and &#39;Bild&#39; report independently of each other, Musiala is said to have been diagnosed with a fibula fracture. The latter also mention damage to several ligaments and predict an absence of four to five months. However, further and more precise medical examinations will only take place over the course of Sunday after his return to Munich.</p><div id="jwplayer_dmD55Nba_div"></div><p>With an absence of four to five months, the football year 2025 would indeed be over for Musiala, but the worst fears from yesterday would also be averted. Many fans had already suspected that the severity of the injury could mean he would miss the entire 25/26 season as well as the upcoming 2026 World Cup.</p><p>Nonetheless, it remains to be seen what the further examinations on site in Munich will reveal.</p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/de/news/nach-horror-verletzung-so-lange-soll-musiala-jetzt-ausfallen-41337067">You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>OneFootball</source><dc:publisher>OneFootball</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:44:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">e9d83088-59f3-36b7-b30b-c96bc5b2e583</guid><title><![CDATA[Thibaut Courtois Offers Honest Take on Dean Huijsen Missing PSG Match]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/thibaut-courtois-offers-honest-take-on-dean-huijsen-missing-psg-match-41337071</link><description><![CDATA[PSG booked their spot in the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dramatic win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta. After a tense, scoreless first half, the match came to life in th...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Thibaut Courtois Offers Honest Take on Dean Huijsen Missing PSG Match" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/psg_talk_articles_594/942e66bbbb8dde265b3e3ab1203b7f84" data-uuid="2a5c0205-6ba9-3f81-910a-77e797beae89"><figcaption>Thibaut Courtois Offers Honest Take on Dean Huijsen Missing PSG Match</figcaption></figure><p><span><a href="https://psgtalk.com/">PSG</a> booked their spot in the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dramatic win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta. After a tense, scoreless first half, the match came to life in the closing stages.</span></p><p><span>Désiré Doué finally broke the deadlock in the 78th minute, putting PSG in front. But the lead came under immediate threat as the French side </span><span>were</span><span> reduced</span><span> to nine men following two red cards </span><span>in quick succession</span><span>. Even so, PSG held their ground—and somehow found a second goal to put the result beyond doubt.</span></p><p><span>Ousmane Dembélé delivered the knockout blow with his first touch </span><span>of the game</span><span>, finishing off a dazzling run from Achraf Hakimi, who danced through the Bayern defense before cutting the ball back perfectly.</span></p><p><span>In the other quarterfinal of the day, Real Madrid edged Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a tightly contested battle. The Spanish giants got the job done, but not without a few tense moments </span><span>along the way</span><span>.</span></p><h2>Real Madrid won’t have Dean Huijsen against PSG</h2><img height="1080" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/psg_talk_articles_594/ccd7406950141da768836910e6f5efd1" width="1920" data-uuid="42db1457-bd01-326a-97fa-f202f574d11a"><p>Francois Nel/Getty Images</p><p><span>For the semifinal clash, PSG will be without Willian Pacho, while Real Madrid won’t have Dean Huijsen, as both defenders received a red card. After the match, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to DAZN and noted the squad’s mentality about playing without the talented young defender. </span></p><p><span>“Obviously, it’s a significant loss,” Courtois said (h/t </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/20250706/1002495323/courtois-vuelve-apuntar-companero-esto-real-madrid.html" target="_blank"><span>Mundo Deportivo</span></a><span>). “He had settled in really well, played every game, and gave us a lot of options in the buildup. Now it’s someone else’s turn to be ready—this is Real Madrid, and there are plenty of players waiting for their chance. They have to grab that opportunity with both hands.”</span></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>PSG Talk</source><dc:publisher>PSG Talk</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:40:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">7832ce31-b7ee-3fa0-a11f-f1d509c599e3</guid><title><![CDATA[☕️🥐FC Breakfast: Mbappé’s stunning goal, Juve’s brilliant new kit!]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/fc-breakfast-mbappes-stunning-goal-juves-brilliant-new-kit-41337021</link><description><![CDATA[🟣 Euro 2025 Women&#39;s, the recap&#39;A quick overview of the fourth day of the Women&#39;s Euro.Saturday&#39;s results:6pm: Wales 0-3 Netherlands 9pm: France 2-1 EnglandSunday&#39;s schedule:6pm: Norway - Finland9p...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="&#x002615;&#x00fe0f;&#x00d83e;&#x00dd50;FC Breakfast: Mbapp&#xe9;&#x002019;s stunning goal, Juve&#x002019;s brilliant new kit!" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/c2231e11dcf20ccae3ef820b50557e89" data-uuid="6e67ed5f-52ba-3083-965f-0b1643d26cef"><figcaption>☕️🥐FC Breakfast: Mbappé’s stunning goal, Juve’s brilliant new kit!</figcaption></figure><h2>🟣 Euro 2025 Women&#39;s, the recap&#39;</h2><p>A quick overview of the fourth day of the Women&#39;s Euro.</p><p><strong><u>Saturday&#39;s results:</u></strong></p><p>6pm: Wales 0-3 Netherlands&nbsp;</p><p>9pm: France 2-1 England</p><p><strong><u>Sunday&#39;s schedule:</u></strong></p><p>6pm: Norway - Finland</p><p>9pm: Switzerland - Iceland</p><hr><h2>Juve&#39;s banger jersey 💎</h2><p>The new third jersey of Juventus has leaked (via FootyHeadlines). The design is particularly enticing! Do you share the same opinion?</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="qme">🍇🤩 <a href="https://t.co/9pQuxEMUAo">https://t.co/9pQuxEMUAo</a><a href="https://t.co/4kFKAXOIhq">pic.twitter.com/4kFKAXOIhq</a></p>— Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) <a href="https://twitter.com/Footy_Headlines/status/1941577822457192882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote><div id="jwplayer_QduHHiI8_div"></div><hr><h2>Mbappé&#39;s golazo 🚀</h2><p>On Sunday evening, Mbappé scored the first goal of his World Cup career. The Real Madrid arrow unlocked his counter with panache. It&#39;s not for nothing that &quot;scissor&quot; rhymes with &quot;golazo&quot;.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="fr">💥 | Kylian Mbappé ouvre son compteur dans la compétition avec un but splendide ! 🔝🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFACWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFACWC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RMABVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RMABVB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a><br><br>Suivez la rencontre <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadrid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadrid</a> 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlackYellow</a> gratuitement ici : <a href="https://t.co/kAQFrmIwIx">https://t.co/kAQFrmIwIx</a> ! 👈 <a href="https://t.co/OhAvn8rlXA">pic.twitter.com/OhAvn8rlXA</a></p>— DAZN France (@DAZN_FR) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZN_FR/status/1941619071054717359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote><p>As a bonus, after the first goal by Gonzalo Garcia, the Frenchman gifted us a new meme that set the internet on fire.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="fr">La réaction de Kylian Mbappé au but de Gonzalo Garcia<br><br>Ce mec me fume de rire 🤣🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/8RqK01eCRI">pic.twitter.com/8RqK01eCRI</a></p>— Kenpachi (@Kenpachi1070) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kenpachi1070/status/1941591481589907617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote><hr><h2>Gaming break 🎮</h2><p>Mbappé&#39;s scissor kick is a good excuse to focus on the evolution of acrobatic returns on FIFA/EA FC (from FIFA 94 to EA FC 25).</p><iframe src="https://youtube.com/embed/GKp8Sy6ewmg"></iframe><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/fr/news/fc-ptit-dej-le-golazo-de-mbappe-le-maillot-banger-de-la-juve-41337020">You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>OneFootball</source><dc:publisher>OneFootball</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:40:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">f4ca23a7-fd5d-3224-9170-cecce1c8aa59</guid><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in return to club with brace]]></title><link>https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/lionel-messi-leads-inter-miami-return-club-brace/aa03b71e9c7d0bf7a06094c6</link><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi made his return to the pitch, helping lead Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal in MLS action.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/2ba16b80d9418abc17dd438ea0f58041" data-uuid="0903ced5-9d2c-3f0e-bb8e-8a35b1d8edcd"></figure><p>Lionel Messi recorded a brace to go along with his age-defying first goal to give Inter Miami the go-ahead score in MLS action Saturday night. Inter Miami improved to 9-5-3 on the year with a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal.</p><p>Messi, who had been playing in the Club World Cup, made his first MLS appearance in over a month one to remember. He scored in the 40th minute to make it 2-1 before adding a second goal 22 minutes later.&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 Lionel Messi career stats:<br><br>✅ 1108 games<br>⚽️ 867 goals<br>🅰️ 385 assists<br>🔥 1.13 goal contributions per game<br><br>The greatest to ever do it. 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/uIpudCRXHd" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/uIpudCRXHd</a></p>— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) <a href="https://twitter.com/Intermiamicfhub/status/1941654836342046934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>MORE</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/lionel-messi-scores-insane-solo-goal-inter-miami-return-after-club-world-cup/6c9adf2f16a87f568d0b1a54" target="">Insane goal from Lionel Messi in his return to Inter Miami in MLS play</a></p><p>Miami had been eliminated from the competition by Paris Saint-Germain, who advanced to the semifinals earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p><p>The win was the third straight for Inter Miami in MLS play, as Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia each found the back of the net. CF Montreal had taken a 1-0 lead on a goal by Prince Owusu just two minutes into the match.</p><p>Messi has tallied 12 goals in 14 MLS appearances on the year. The 38-year-old now has 32 goals and 26 assists in 34 matches with the league.</p><p><strong>MORE MAJOR SOCCER NEWS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/usa-mexico-kickoff-time-live-stream-tv-channel-gold-cup-final/c05cc441bbe79d7a6b67539d" target="">All you need to know ahead of the Gold Cup final between USA and Mexico on Sunday</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/jamal-musiala-horror-injury-club-world-cup-bayern-munich/d344f5d5d43af3ce6ec0a66b" target="">Bayern star suffers horrible leg break in Club World Cup</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/womens-euro-2025-bracket-schedule-group-standings-results/4312dbd594b90ac20f82021c" target="">UEFA Women&#39;s Euro 2025 match schedule</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/club-world-cup-2025-groups-teams-schedule-match-dates-times-fifa/9dc316be798a2884f2949d4b" target="">FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match schedule</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>The Sporting News</source><dc:publisher>The Sporting News</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:30:34 +0000</pubDate><category>soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">371a26a5-7fa8-32c5-90d8-d28e7002064a</guid><title><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark’s Interaction With Ref During Fever’s Ninth Loss]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-quick-moment-ref-fever-ninth-loss-sparks</link><description><![CDATA[The cameras caught Caitlin Clark&#39;s moment.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-quick-moment-ref-fever-ninth-loss-sparks">Caitlin Clark’s Interaction With Ref During Fever’s Ninth Loss</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Indiana Fever suffered their ninth loss of the season on Saturday night after a disappointing 89-87 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Sparks. Indiana's three-game winning streak — which includes Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup championship win against the Minnesota Lynx — came to an abrupt end after the Sparks secured a statement win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday.&nbsp;</p><p>Caitlin Clark was out of commission again in this one as the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year sat out her fifth straight contest due to a lingering groin injury. There was some hope that the 23-year-old would be able to play against L.A. after being listed as day-to-day, but the team ultimately decided to err on the side of caution and have her sit out another contest.&nbsp;</p><p>Clark took on her usual role on the bench, supporting her teammates in Saturday's game. At one point in the contest, the cameras caught the former Iowa star's light-hearted moment with a referee. During a deadball situation, Clark can be seen attempting to high-five the game official as her teammates returned to the court.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">i love her so much 😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/H5VstpE7PH">pic.twitter.com/H5VstpE7PH</a></p>— chris (@chrisclxrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisclxrk/status/1941679522102870444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Based on her reaction, it appears that Clark mistakenly took the ref as one of her Indiana teammates. Both Clark and the game official ended up laughing as Clark sheepishly walked back to the bench.&nbsp;</p><p>Clark has been great supporting her teammates despite her extended injury absence, but there's no denying that the Fever would much rather have her back on the court.&nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/11fc1ac02cec00d0adc628ed1b33abf6" width="1200" data-uuid="563c891a-efc0-39d8-b926-dacbbac6c145"><figcaption>Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images  </figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Her next chance to play would be on Wednesday as Indiana returns to action at home against the Golden State Valkyries.&nbsp;</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-035305640.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson">Related: WNBA Blown Away by Indiana Fever Play Against Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lexie-hull-steals-show-her-013046193.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks">Related: Lexie Hull Steals the Show With Her Outfit for Fever-Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/fever-post-ninth-loss-fuels-050211655.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fevers-post-after-ninth-loss-fuels-caitlin-clark-debate-" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fevers-post-after-ninth-loss-fuels-caitlin-clark-debate-">Related: Fever’s Post After Ninth Loss Fuels Caitlin Clark Debate</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-quick-moment-ref-fever-ninth-loss-sparks">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:28:53 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>Caitlin Clark</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">8e15247e-2425-3181-9e83-3efbd409add9</guid><title><![CDATA[Adames has 3 hits and 4 RBIs, Webb pitches into 7th inning as Giants beat Athletics 7-2]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/adames-3-hits-4-rbis-052544070.html</link><description><![CDATA[Willy Adames had three hits and four RBIs to back a strong start by Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.  Webb (8-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings to move to 4-0 in five career starts against the Athletics.  Randy Rodríguez got the final out in the seventh and Tyler Rogers and Spencer Bivens each pitched a scoreless inning to close it out as the Giants won for the third time in four games.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Willy Adames had three hits and four RBIs to back a strong start by Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.</p><p>Webb (8-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings to move to 4-0 in five career starts against the Athletics. Randy Rodríguez got the final out in the seventh and Tyler Rogers and Spencer Bivens each pitched a scoreless inning to close it out as the Giants won for the third time in four games.</p><p>Luis Severino (2-10) walked Mike Yastrzemski to begin the game then hit Heliot Ramos with a pitch. One out later, he hit Matt Chapman to load the bases before Yastrzemski was forced out at home on Jung Hoo Lee&#39;s grounder. Adames singled up the middle for a 2-0 lead.</p><p>Nick Kurtz led off the second against Webb with a double, moved to third on Shea Langeliers&#39; infield hit and scored on Tyler Soderstrom&#39;s double-play grounder get the Athletics on the scoreboard.</p><p>Chapman and Lee had two-out singles in the third and Adames had a two-run single to make it 4-1.</p><p>Ramos hit his 14th home run — a 416-foot leadoff shot to center field in the fifth for a 5-1 lead, and Brett Wisely added a two-run double in the sixth.</p><p>Kurtz added an RBI double in the sixth for the Athletics&#39; final run.</p><p>Severino allowed five runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings and is still looking for his first win at home in his first season with the Athletics. He has give up 19 earned runs in his last four starts covering 18 innings.</p>
  6.              Key moment
  7.              <p>Both of Adames&#39; two-run singles came with two outs.</p>
  8.              Key stat
  9.              <p>The Giants&#39; 3.47 team ERA leads the NL while the Athletics&#39; 5.30 ERA is the worst in the AL.</p>
  10.              Up next
  11.              <p>Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (3-3, 4.30 ERA) starts Sunday&#39;s finale opposite Athletics LHP Jacob Lopez (2-4, 3.88).</p><p>___</p><p>AP MLB: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/mlb">https://apnews.com/hub/mlb</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:25:44 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">3f1d4f31-1fb4-37ee-8385-3f6dc48d6598</guid><title><![CDATA[Colson Montgomery has 3 of the Chicago White Sox’s season-high 15 hits in a 10-3 drubbing of the Colorado Rockies]]></title><link>https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/chicago-white-sox-colorado-rockies-colson-montgomery-first-hit/</link><description><![CDATA[DENVER — Colson Montgomery started thinking triple as soon as the ball hit the wall. The Chicago White Sox shortstop’s long fly to right-center in the first inning kept carrying, then hit off the fence and took a high bounce. “I was pretty much on second base when it hit the wall, so I just thought I’d keep going,” Montgomery said. Montgomery made it to third for an RBI triple. It was the ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DENVER — Colson Montgomery started thinking triple as soon as the ball hit the wall.</p><p>The Chicago White Sox shortstop’s long fly to right-center in the first inning kept carrying, then hit off the fence and took a high bounce.</p><p>“I was pretty much on second base when it hit the wall, so I just thought I’d keep going,” Montgomery said.</p><p>Montgomery made it to third for an RBI triple. It was the first hit and RBI of his major-league career.</p><p>The hit produced one of eight two-out runs for the Sox, who cruised to a 10-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies in front of a sellout crowd of 47,351 on Saturday at Coors Field.</p><p>Montgomery went 3-for-5 with the first-inning RBI triple and singles in the fourth and seventh innings <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/05/chicago-white-sox-debuts-colson-montgomery/">in his second major-league game</a>.</p><p>“Once I got the first one out of the way, I was like, ‘All right, now we’re just playing, now we’re just trying to win the game,&#8217;” Montgomery said. “The rest of the guys, (Lenyn) Sosa, (Mike) Tauchman, they started the game off hot, that’s why they’re at the top of the lineup. Our veterans, they set the tone early and it’s kind of easy to feed off of.”</p><p>Sosa had three hits — including a two-run home run — and four RBIs while Tauchman had three hits and one RBI as the Sox <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/04/chicago-white-sox-colson-montgomery-promotion/">secured at least a series victory</a>.</p><p>It’s their ninth series victory of 2025, matching last year’s mark according to the Sox.</p><p>The Sox (30-59) had a season-high 15 hits, including a 464-foot, two-run home run by Michael A. Taylor in the ninth.</p><p>“It seemed like everybody was feeling good,” manager Will Venable said. “For me, even before the game started this game was going to be about energy and focus the second day after we arrived really late (to Denver from Los Angeles). Hits give you energy, but even before that our guys were in a really good place.&#8221;</p><p>The production started in the first inning. Brooks Baldwin drove in Sosa with a two-out double. Baldwin then scored on Montgomery’s triple. Montgomery became the second Sox player since 2000 to triple for their first major-league hit. He joined Tyler Saldano, who accomplished the feat on July 11, 2015.</p><p>&#8220;He put some really good swings on pitches, quality at-bats,&#8221; Venable said. &#8220;Happy that he got his first knock.&#8221;</p><p>The Rockies scored twice in the bottom of the first, but the Sox responded with three in the second inning in the form of an RBI single by Tauchman and the home run by Sosa. All three runs came with two outs.</p><p>&#8220;The success today was just being patient as I&#8217;ve been the last couple of weeks,&#8221; Sosa said through an interpreter. &#8220;I was able to get a pitch that I wanted to hit.</p><p>&#8220;Just trying to slow the game down, be calm and when you have your pitch, be aggressive with your pitch.&#8221;</p><p>An RBI single by Josh Rojas — yes, with two outs — in the fifth stretched the lead to 6-2.</p><p>Sox starter Jonathan Cannon allowed two runs on eight hits with one strikeout and two walks in 5 1/3 innings for the win.</p><p>&#8220;(The Rockies were) really aggressive today, swung at a lot of pitches early in the count,&#8221; Cannon said. &#8220;We were able to take advantage of that.&#8221;</p><p>He displayed timely execution in the fifth after the Rockies placed runners on second and third with no outs. 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It was the longest home run of the season for a Sox player.</p><p>“Just really proud of Michael, we&#8217;ve asked a lot of him,&#8221; Venable said. &#8220;Just an amazing job by him on both sides of the ball.&#8221;</p><p>Taylor was one of five Sox players with a multi-hit game.</p><p>“Offensively, it came from everywhere,&#8221; Venable said. &#8220;The two-out hitting was great. There was damage, good job of plate discipline. Just an overall great day.”</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Chicago Tribune</source><dc:publisher>Chicago Tribune</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:22:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Baseball</category><category>Team Sports</category><category>Professional Sports</category><category>Major League Baseball</category><category>Sports</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">f3833160-ca12-3eb0-bbf0-ca070d1c3b36</guid><title><![CDATA[⭐ The time to shine for Cruz Azul’s young star]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/the-time-to-shine-for-cruz-azuls-young-star-41337051</link><description><![CDATA[The Machine dreams that the Apertura 2025 will be the tournament of the tenth and the signings confirm it. 🚂💥 El canterano de Cruz Azul está dentro del Top 5 de jugadores Sub20 con más goles ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="&#x002b50; The time to shine for Cruz Azul&#x002019;s young star" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/ac725b10598aac58240d41c896621554" data-uuid="e3dc20cb-1e6f-3dc3-906c-eea01c6c8c6e"><figcaption>⭐ The time to shine for Cruz Azul’s young star</figcaption></figure><p>The Machine dreams that the Apertura 2025 will be the tournament of the tenth and the signings confirm it.&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="es">🚂💥 El canterano de Cruz Azul está dentro del Top 5 de jugadores Sub20 con más goles y asistencias.<br><br>10 dianas en total en lo que va del proceso de cara al mundial de la categoría.<br><br>✅ A partir de este torneo ya será registrado con primer equipo. <a href="https://t.co/9aIsi68e9p">pic.twitter.com/9aIsi68e9p</a></p>— Gerardo González (@gerardoo_gh) <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardoo_gh/status/1941683862926655896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Amaury will try to earn a place in Larcamón&#39;s squad and continue to demonstrate his destabilizing conditions and goal-generating abilities. The fans dream that the 19-year-old will consolidate and become a reference of the squad.</p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/es/noticias/el-momento-de-brillar-de-la-joya-de-cruz-azul-41337050">You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 Hector Vivas - 2025 Getty Images</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>OneFootball</source><dc:publisher>OneFootball</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:20:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">6dce81bb-8752-3af0-969f-ed25d585fdcb</guid><title><![CDATA[Defenseman Brent Burns Signs One-Year Deal with Colorado Avalanche]]></title><link>https://thehockeynews.com/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/defenseman-brent-burns-signs-one-year-deal</link><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Avalanche announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have signed defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year, $1M contract for the 2025-26 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Colorado Avalanche announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have signed defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year, $1M contract for the 2025-26 season.</p><p>Burns, 40, spent the last three seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes after being acquired in a trade from the San Jose Sharks. In Raleigh, he played top-pair minutes with defensive partner Jaccob Slavin. In his first year with the Hurricanes, 2022-23, he totaled 61 points (18g/43a). This past season, only collecting 29 points (6g/23a), is tied for his worst in the last 10 seasons of his career.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brent Burns is having a historically bad year on the powerplay. His numbers at 5v4 (min. 115 minutes) <br><br>On ice: 3 GF, 3 GA (50% GF%) tied for the lowest GF% since data was recorded (2007-08 season) (Tied with Steve Ott in 2013 at 50%)</p>— The Canes Stats Brand™ (@CanesStats) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanesStats/status/1904923816599372018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Despite a statistically disappointing year for the defenseman, he still has a lot to offer as a veteran on a talented Avalanche blue line.</p><p>The 2017 Norris Trophy winner will occupy a defensive core led by two-time Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar and his defensive partner, Devon Toews. In his first appearance with the Colorado media, he touched on his excitement to learn from some of the talent in Denver while bringing experience of his own into the locker room.</p><blockquote>I just want to come in and join the group to fit in… I just want to bring some energy, bring some fun, some experience. Obviously, there’s a lot of guys there that I can learn from… I think it’s always a big part of playing with different guys, everybody can learn from everybody. I’m sure for me, it’s going to be great and hopefully some of these guys will see some different things and can learn from me. I’m looking forward to being part of a special group.</blockquote> - Burns on how he sees himself fitting into Colorado’s D-core.<p>With the Colorado media, Burns also had some great things to say about his time in Raleigh under former head coach Rod Brind’Amour, calling him special and going as far as to say, “I can’t speak highly enough about him.”</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brent Burns spoke at length about his experience under Rod Brind&#39;Amour, playing next to Jaccob Slavin and his time in Raleigh:<br><br>&quot;I think, for me, that was the hardest part about this. It&#39;s no secret how special I think Roddy is and his relationship with me, and how he made me…</p>— Bailey Curtis (@baileyycurtis) <a href="https://twitter.com/baileyycurtis/status/1940830759394148496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote><p>In his time in Minnesota to the last couple of years with Slavin, who he called “a huge blessing” to play next to, one thing has been fairly constant: his jersey number. For the entirety of his career, he’s worn just two numbers: 8 and 88. With both of those numbers taken by Cale Makar and former Hurricanes teammate Martin Necas, he will have to stray from the beaten path. When asked about it, he mentioned that he’s leaning toward sporting #84 this upcoming season, but nothing is “set in stone.”</p><a href="https://youtu.be/UKnhH514NuI?si=6kqf11-3RvrcfV79" target="_blank"><img alt="Brent Burns&#39; Future on the Colorado Avalanche | Media Availability" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_hockey_news_colorado_avalanche_articles_301/decb2697fb70ed4b5422b2a8146317a2" data-uuid="2923ed85-a26a-3df9-b520-382d298288bb"><span>Brent Burns&#39; Future on the Colorado Avalanche | Media Availability</span><span>On July 2nd, Brent Burns agreed to terms for a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Brent Burns speaks for the first time to Colorado Avalanche med...</span></a><hr><p>Bookmark THN&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche">Colorado Avalanche site</a>&nbsp;so you never miss the latest news surrounding the burgundy and blue!</p><p>Make sure you also bookmark&nbsp;<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/">The Hockey News</a>&nbsp;to keep up on all things hockey, from NHL to AHL to PWHL and so much more!</p><p>Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/baileyycurtis">Bailey Curtis on X</a>&nbsp;and stay up to date on live news stories following all things Colorado hockey!</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche</source><dc:publisher>The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:19:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">55ff9641-eb46-3d22-88fc-d7a41da8d86b</guid><title><![CDATA[Chris Richards says US team ready to fight in Gold Cup final against Mexico]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chris-richards-says-us-team-051658366.html</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Richards has noticed a turnaround in the U.S. team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup, a change from both the end of coach Gregg Berhalter's tenure and the start of Mauricio Pochettino's.  “We kind of like to fight, so I think that’s something that maybe has been missing from the national team over the last few camps, few months, few years,” the defender said ahead of Sunday's final against Mexico.  Mexico is the defending champion and has nine titles to seven for the U.S. and one for Canada.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Richards has noticed a turnaround in the U.S. team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup, a change from both the end of coach Gregg Berhalter&#39;s tenure and the start of Mauricio Pochettino&#39;s.</p><p>“We kind of like to fight, so I think that’s something that maybe has been missing from the national team over the last few camps, few months, few years,” the defender said ahead of Sunday&#39;s final against Mexico. “We didn’t come into camp saying that we want to fight, but I think if teams want to bring it to us, then they have something else coming for them. Of course, we want to win games, but sometimes in CONCACAF it’s not pretty, so you have to do the dirty things.”</p><p>Mexico is the defending champion and has nine titles to seven for the U.S. and one for Canada. A pro-Mexico crowd is expected at NRG Stadium.</p><p>Richards said the Americans have bonded during their month together, causing players to defend each other when opponents challenge them.</p><p>“We love each other as if we’re a big family, and if you have siblings you know that if anybody messes with your sibling, well, I guess for lack of a better word, you kind of have to kill them,&quot; he said Saturday. “You’re allowed to do whatever to your siblings, but nobody from the outside can.”</p><p>Missing many of its regular starters because of injuries, vacation and the Club World Cup, the No. 16 U.S managed five wins over relatively weak opponents and reached its first Gold Cup final since 2021. The meeting with 17th-ranked Mexico will be the last competitive match for both nations before they co-host next year&#39;s World Cup along with Canada.</p><p>“I think the team is going to be ready not only to fight on the pitch against players from Mexico with the difficult atmosphere on the stadium, on the crowd, but I think it’s good for us,” said Pochettino, who admired the energy-filled semifinal crowd in St. Louis that was 90% pro-Guatemala. “It’s good because I think it’s going to be maybe the last game that we are going to play under pressure, and to play under pressure is what we need.”</p><p>The U.S. advanced with victories over teams ranked No. 100 (Trinidad and Tobago), 58 (Saudi Arabia), 83, (Haiti), 54, (Costa Rica) and 106 (Guatemala), winning three times by one goal and once on penalty kicks. The only dominant performance was an opening 5-0 rout of T&amp;T.</p><p>The Americans entered the Gold Cup with a four-game losing streak, their longest since 2007. Defender Tim Ream, at 37 the oldest player on the roster, said it took time for them to adjust to Pochettino and his assistants.</p><p>“This is a different atmosphere now,” he said. “This is different set of coaches, different ideas, different standards, different values, different everything. And it was a learning process, for sure.”</p><p>Pochettino is a former coach of Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, where he guided Lionel Messi.</p><p>“From the outside looking in, they can be a little bit intimidating,” Richards said. “But then once you finally get to meet them, you understand that they’re all just big teddy bears and they all really care about family.”</p><p>Matt Freese has emerged during the Gold Cup to supplant Matt Turner for now as the starting goalkeeper.</p><p>“I think we’ve proved that we can play against some bigger opponents. I think we’ve proved that we surprise people,” he said. “We haven’t proved what we want to prove yet, and so the job is not finished.”</p><p>Ahead of the final, Pochettino gathered the players and staff for a motivational message,</p><p>“He said something about his dreams last night,&quot; midfielder Malik Tillman said, &quot;and about his dream for tomorrow.&quot;</p><p>___</p><p>AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:16:58 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">17b84150-3523-36c2-bb0f-10e83891f9f4</guid><title><![CDATA[Watch 76ers&#39; VJ Edgecombe put on a show in his Summer League debut with 28 points]]></title><link>https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch-76ers-vj-edgecombe-put-on-a-show-in-his-summer-league-debut-with-28-points</link><description><![CDATA[The No. 3 pick Edgecombe outdueled the No. 5 pick Ace Bailey at the Salt Lake Summer League.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="Page-lead"><figure><img alt="NBA: Draft" class="Image" height="563" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/nbcsports.com/2170510445b27d30c6b5ebf21cd2ccbd" width="1000" data-uuid="d2d629ee-742b-3f72-b6b9-85e92f2bdb97"><div class="Figure-content"><figcaption><p>Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; VJ Edgecombe arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images</p></figcaption><div class="Figure-credit"><p>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</p></div></div></figure></div><div class="RichTextArticleBody RichTextBody"><p>This is why the majority of teams had VJ Edgecombe third on their draft boards, and why Philadelphia took him at No. 3.</p><div class="Enhancement"><div class="Enhancement-item"><div class="TweetUrl"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">CLEAR THE RUNWAY FOR VJ EDGECOMBE ✈️<br><br>
  12.      The No. 3 overall pick for the <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sixers</a> is showing off his skills on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/c0dGlNEptB">pic.twitter.com/c0dGlNEptB</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1941678712627278147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote></div></div></div><p>Edgecombe put on a show in his Summer League debut, scoring 28 points, showing his explosiveness (particularly in transition), the fluidity of his game, his pull-up jumper, his playmaking, and he played good defense (for Summer League). Edgecombe&#39;s game is well-suited for the glorified pick-up game that is Summer League, and he showcased his skills.</p><div class="Enhancement"><div class="Enhancement-item"><div class="TweetUrl"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">VJ Edgecombe dazzled in his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBASummer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBASummer</a> debut for the <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sixers</a>!<br><br>
  13.       28 points<br>
  14.       10 rebounds<br>
  15.       4 assists<br>
  16.       2 blocks <a href="https://t.co/sqLlfmuIWA">pic.twitter.com/sqLlfmuIWA</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1941705442247246235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote></div></div></div><p>Edgecombe outdueled the Utah Jazz&#39;s No. 5 pick Ace Bailey, who scored 8 points in 3-of-13 shooting. Bailey struggled when he had to create his own shot, but that&#39;s not a surprise, given that it was known he had to work on his handle, and he&#39;s not the athlete Edgecombe is to create space. However, Bailey looked good working off the ball, something Jazz coach Will Hardy could take advantage of during the season.</p><p>What matters most, especially for Bailey, is not this game, but how much he improves. Does he look better by Game 3 of Summer League? Is he learning?</p></div>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>NBC Sports</source><dc:publisher>NBC Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:15:38 +0000</pubDate><category>probasketballtalk</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">e6a2cf98-37a7-3f68-9212-804c309cb62c</guid><title><![CDATA[Should We &#39;Expect&#39; Commanders Regression In 2025?]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-fans-told-to-expect-commanders-regression-due-to-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[The Washington Commanders have a high bar to reach this season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-fans-told-to-expect-commanders-regression-due-to-schedule">Should We 'Expect' Commanders Regression In 2025?</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Washington Commanders, replicating their efforts from last season, will be the carrot dangling in front of Dan Quinn's team, but it is one they might not catch.</p><p>A 12-5 regular season and an NFC Championship appearance is a tough act to follow up, but with <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/commanders-ask-jayden-daniels-improve-002034645.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-will-ask-jayden-daniels-to-improve-in-one-major-pocket-category" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-will-ask-jayden-daniels-to-improve-in-one-major-pocket-category">Jayden Daniels</a>, along with Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil being signed this offseason, to pair with Terry McLaurin and a run game led by Brian Robinson Jr., Washington has a lot of things going for it.</p><p>The big question is, can the defense stand up when it needs to? Still lacking a genuine pass rusher after, for some reason, Dante Fowler Jr., the sack leader of last year, was allowed to walk out the door, we have our concerns.</p><p>But can Washington, who now have genuine Super Bowl aspirations, be as good as last year?</p><p>"Daniels was the story, but Washington’s surprising offensive line was also why this team won 12 games," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6462853/2025/06/30/nfl-preview-2025-nfc-east-eagles-cowboys-washington-commanders-giants/">The Athletic's Jacob Robinson writes</a>. "That group lost starting G Sam Cosmi to an ACL injury in January, but was smartly reinforced with Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil and first-round pick RT Josh Conerly Jr. Still, their unimposing defense and tougher path — they rank behind only the Eagles for the largest year-over-year increase in schedule difficulty — is why I expect regression here."</p><p></p><figure><img height="668" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/257b9317f846d9ea31d75090f84222c2" width="1200" data-uuid="ca48af86-d2f1-353b-8102-f1ccb070583b"><figcaption>Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>So, seeing more of the NFL's top dogs, the Commanders will play the Green Bay Packers, the improved Las Vegas Raiders, the Philadelphia Eagles (twice), the Dallas Cowboys (twice), the Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and the Minnesota Vikings this season.</p><p>That's quite a tough year, on paper, at least.</p><p>Many fans maybe expect a Commanders regression, and even if a 10-7 season is achieved, that will still feel like a success, but of course, it feels like Super Bowl or nothing for Quinn's team right now.</p><p>Will the franchise be able to improve on their 12-5 season? It looks like a tall order, but then again, who saw last year's resurgence coming?</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/commanders-thrilled-ethic-brian-robinson-212000549.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-ignore-trade-rumors-to-cite-work-ethic-of-brian-robinson-jr" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-ignore-trade-rumors-to-cite-work-ethic-of-brian-robinson-jr">Related: Commanders Ignore Trade Rumors To Cite Work Ethic of Brian Robinson Jr.</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/inside-ranking-commanders-top-five-002821626.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/inside-ranking-washington-commanders-top-five-young-prospects-for-stardom-jayden-daniels" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/inside-ranking-washington-commanders-top-five-young-prospects-for-stardom-jayden-daniels">Related: Inside Ranking Commanders' Top Five Young Prospects for Stardom</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-fans-told-to-expect-commanders-regression-due-to-schedule">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:14:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Terry McLaurin</category><category>NFL</category><category>Commander Country</category><category>Washington Commanders</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">73e89c02-991e-345d-a7da-9dab0dfd5b58</guid><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings-051226063.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
  17.                <table><tbody><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">(All times Eastern)</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">Monday, July 7</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">MLB BASEBALL</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">7:40 p.m.</th></tr></tbody></table><p>Pittsburgh at Kansas City — FDSN Kansas City, FDSN Midwest KC, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Fubo Sports US, MLB.TV</p><table><tbody><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">9:45 p.m.</th></tr></tbody></table><p class="lead">Philadelphia at San Francisco — NBCS Bay Area, NBCS Philadelphia, Fubo Sports US, MLB.TV</p><table><tbody><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">NBA BASKETBALL</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-pennsylvania-sportswatch-daily-listings">7 p.m.</th></tr></tbody></table><p>Oklahoma City at Philadelphia — ESPN Deportes, FDSN Oklahoma, NBCS Philadelphia +, ESPN+, ESPN app, Fubo Sports US</p><p>The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by <a href="https://www.dataskrive.com/">Data Skrive</a> TV listings provided by <a href="https://www.livesportsontv.com/">LiveSportsOnTV</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:12:26 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">8d7e0e60-ef8c-35b4-864c-d1637c709fdb</guid><title><![CDATA[Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings-051218664.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
  18.                <table><tbody><tr><th class="headline-col-michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings">(All times Eastern)</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings">Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings">Monday, July 7</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings">MLB BASEBALL</th></tr><tr><th class="headline-col-michigan-sportswatch-daily-listings">6:40 p.m.</th></tr></tbody></table><p>Tampa Bay at Detroit — FDSN Detroit, FDSN Sun, FOX Deportes, Fox Sports App, Fubo Sports US, MLB.TV</p><p>The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by <a href="https://www.dataskrive.com/">Data Skrive</a> TV listings provided by <a href="https://www.livesportsontv.com/">LiveSportsOnTV</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:12:18 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">fd9b451d-344c-3658-8a98-5c2f5208901f</guid><title><![CDATA[Indiana Fever On Wrong Side Of Kelsey Plum Announcement]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-on-wrong-side-of-kelsey-plum-announcement</link><description><![CDATA[The Fever made unfortunate WNBA history...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-on-wrong-side-of-kelsey-plum-announcement">Indiana Fever On Wrong Side Of Kelsey Plum Announcement  </a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>After winning three straight games without Caitlin Clark, including the Commissioner's Cup championship, the Indiana Fever saw their winning streak snapped.</p><p>On Saturday, the Fever, once again without Clark, fell to Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks 89-87, falling to 9-9 on the 2025 WNBA season.</p><p>Plum continued her solid debut season with the Sparks, tallying 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, three rebounds and three assists.&nbsp;</p><p>Throughout her nine-year career, including her eight seasons with the Las Vegas Aces, Plum has now recorded 21 wins over the Fever compared to just one loss.&nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="722" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/1f86f2a34de227f74b0566d17c3d2bc8" width="1200" data-uuid="dbe9ea50-35c8-3d32-9e4c-bc0bc8f87899"><figcaption>Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey PlumKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>In fact, according to ESPN, Plum now has the "highest win percentage of any player in WNBA history against a single opponent (min. 20 games)" at 95.45% (21-1).</p><p>On the flip side, Indiana has landed on the unwanted side of this historic feat, now becoming the WNBA team with the worst winning percentage against a single player with 4.55% (1-21).</p><p>The only time Plum lost to the Fever came in her third season when Indiana defeated Las Vegas <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/boxscore/_/gameId/401105087">86-71 on Aug. 27, 2019</a>. In the loss, Plum scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting with one rebound and six assists in 31 minutes off the bench.</p><p>"Kelsey Plum has Indiana's number," ESPN wrote on X.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kelsey Plum has Indiana's number 😳 <br><br>She now has the highest win percentage of any player in WNBA history against a single opponent (min. 20 games) 💪 <a href="https://t.co/Evm1Qaut8U">pic.twitter.com/Evm1Qaut8U</a></p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1941673951207305415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>The Sparks have now jumped to 6-13 with the win, good for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. In fact, their only two victories since June 12 have come against the Fever.&nbsp;</p><p>Up next for the Sparks, the Minnesota Lynx, back in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Fever will host the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/caitlin-clark-former-coach-lands-032624635.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-former-fever-coach-christie-sides-lands-new-job-outside-wnba" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-former-fever-coach-christie-sides-lands-new-job-outside-wnba">Related: Caitlin Clark’s Former Coach Lands New Job Outside of WNBA</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-on-wrong-side-of-kelsey-plum-announcement">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:11:57 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Kelsey Plum</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">be80d088-3774-3a5b-bea9-9ed63099b514</guid><title><![CDATA[Jordan Love debate sparks backlash against Fox Sports co-host]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jordan-love-debate-sparks-backlash-fox-sports-co-host</link><description><![CDATA[One Jordan Love hot take stirred up fans, suggesting the critic delivering the remarks needs to go.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jordan-love-debate-sparks-backlash-fox-sports-co-host">Jordan Love debate sparks backlash against Fox Sports co-host</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>During the NFL offseason, hot takes continue to circulate about the league's star quarterbacks, including the Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love. Expectations are still high for the QB, who is following in the footsteps of Super Bowl winners Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.</p><p>Love is entering his third season as the Packers' starter, and there have been constant comparisons between him and others at the position. One of the most recent involved a debate stirred up involving his NFC North rival, the Chicago Bears' young star Caleb Williams.</p><p>The initial take arrived from Pro Football Focus and suggested that the ceiling for Williams is Love. However, a more recent take on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOaQoqRvio" rel="nofollow">Fox Sports' First Things First</a> stirred up fans who blasted the critic for his remarks.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/9bee4f1ca871a65e1876c62f56c23d52" width="1200" data-uuid="67e37c0c-b5f8-38dd-a7b5-5c19d1fb09ac"><figcaption>Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>While appearing on the show, FS1's Danny Jankins delivered a surprising take in which he suggested Williams is better than Love. Yes, that's what he said.</p><p>"How bout this? Caleb Williams...already better than Jordan Love. How bout that?" Parkins asked First Things First's Kevin Wildes and&nbsp;Chris Broussard.</p><p>"Jordan Love has played the majority of two seasons. Both of those seasons, double-digit interceptions," Parkins said, adding, "Caleb Williams played 17 games last year, had six [interceptions]."</p><p>Broussard and Wildes immediately disagreed with Parkins' take. However, he persisted, indicating that Williams "took too many sacks" and "the offensive line was playing guys who were on other teams' practice squads at the beginning of the year."</p><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPOaQoqRvio" width="560"></iframe><p>PFF's floor for Caleb Williams was "bust," which Parkins argued is "off the table."</p><p>"If you watched Caleb Williams, there's no earthly way you could believe that that guy is gonna bust," he said, referencing his impressive touchdown-to-interception ratio.</p><p>Broussard said that he doesn't think Williams will be a bust, but he needs to be "very good this year," and if he struggles this year, then "bust is on the table."</p><p>Parkins' remarks about Williams and Love stirred up plenty of fans who fired away at him in the YouTube video's comments.</p><p>"I am aware that the teams are different, but before we begin Jordan-love analogies, Caleb must qualify for the playoffs," one <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOaQoqRvio&amp;lc=Ugw7-2fBaOrhCvyQ5uZ4AaABAg" rel="nofollow">commenter wrote</a>.</p><p>"Hard to listen to Parkins talk about football," another <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOaQoqRvio&amp;lc=Ugz-x7mf088xC4HR6eZ4AaABAg" rel="nofollow">YouTube comment</a> said.</p><p>"Danny is getting really good at the whole rage bait thing," one&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOaQoqRvio&amp;lc=Ugwto9mSY1rb5i3ewTR4AaABAg" rel="nofollow">commenter suggested</a>.</p><p>"Dude 11 interceptions is not even high what is Danny’s argument," a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOaQoqRvio&amp;lc=UgzIhmuD0BPFj9hPGYR4AaABAg" rel="nofollow">commenter asked</a>.</p><p>Many commenters also mentioned that Parkins is from Chicago, which likely contributed to his suggestion that Williams is better than Love. Most likely, it was designed to grab attention, and it certainly did that, although many commenters seem to be calling for Nick Wright to return to the show ASAP.</p><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/83btygYH-0k" width="560"></iframe><p>Jordan Love successfully guided Green Bay to back-to-back postseason appearances as a starter. It's expected they'll contend for the NFC North division and a playoff spot once again behind a strong core of players.</p><p>Williams led the Bears to a 5-12 record in his rookie season. As he enters his sophomore season with the Chicago Bears, he'll need to prove his abilities and impact by guiding the team back to the playoffs.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/matthew-golden-reveals-bold-goal-221559683.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/matthew-golden-reveals-bold-goal-packers-rookie-season" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/matthew-golden-reveals-bold-goal-packers-rookie-season">Related: Matthew Golden Reveals Bold Goal for Packers Rookie Season</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/packers-qb-jordan-love-announces-222525269.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jordan-love-announces-life-changing-news-ronika-stone-wedding-marriage-nfl" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jordan-love-announces-life-changing-news-ronika-stone-wedding-marriage-nfl">Related: Packers QB Jordan Love Announces Life-Changing News Ahead of NFL Season</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jordan-love-debate-sparks-backlash-fox-sports-co-host">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:10:50 +0000</pubDate><category>Green Bay Packers</category><category>Bears Digest</category><category>Jordan Love</category><category>NFL</category><category>NFL Quarterbacks</category><category>Packer Central</category><category>Caleb Williams</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">c50b25c3-1574-3300-8a73-065a43c8afc9</guid><title><![CDATA[Dusan Vlahovic scuppers Juventus&#8217; swap deal hopes for Man United target Victor Osimhen]]></title><link>https://onefootball.com/en/news/dusan-vlahovic-scuppers-juventus8217-swap-deal-hopes-for-man-united-target-victor-osimhen-41337037</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United target Victor Osimhen has been the subject of a swap deal offer from Juventus.Ruben Amorim’s side are desperately on the lookout for attacking options this summer and have been lin...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Dusan Vlahovic scuppers Juventus&#x002019; swap deal hopes for Man United target Victor Osimhen" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_peoples_person_articles_356/336f6ba9aa9643d63c26b2a7b9fa8f4c" data-uuid="776f53c8-cfdb-3d32-9f89-06883a758c69"><figcaption>Dusan Vlahovic scuppers Juventus’ swap deal hopes for Man United target Victor Osimhen</figcaption></figure><p>Manchester United target Victor Osimhen has been the subject of a swap deal offer from Juventus.</p><p>Ruben Amorim’s side are desperately on the lookout for attacking options this summer and have been linked to numerous options such as Viktor Gyokeres and Ollie Watkins.</p><p>Osimhen is said to <a href="https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/07/02/manchester-united-still-in-the-race-to-sign-napoli-striker-victor-osimhen-296143/" target="_blank">want a move </a>to the Premier League and there have even been reports that United are his <a href="https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/07/04/victor-osimhen-transfer-decision-puts-manchester-united-in-driving-seat-296229/" target="_blank">preferred destination</a>.</p><p>The Nigerian is certainly not part of SSC Napoli boss Antonio Conte’s plan as he will be <a href="https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/07/02/ssc-napoli-boss-antonio-conte-set-to-exclude-victor-osimhen-from-training-296138/" target="_blank">omitted</a> from first team training when the Serie A champions return for pre-season work.</p><p>United are not the only team sniffing around Osimhen though and Juventus have also been in negotiations for the player.</p><p>Italian paper <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/liste/corriere-della-sera-juventus-vlahovic-per-arrivare-ad-osimhen-no-del-serbo-al-napoli-avrebbe-un-altro-piano/blt46f1949629dcc7fd#cs313b344f0de1e683" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a> has reported that Juventus’ General Manager, Damien Comolli, has proposed a swap deal between Dusan Vlahovic and Osimhen.</p><p>The Serbian striker has so far rejected the chance to sign a new deal and is seemingly content to run down his contract and leave on a free next season.</p><p>It is stated in the report that, “Comolli has Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen at the top of his wish list: Juventus is reportedly trying to convince Gli Azzurri to start a negotiation that could bring the Nigerian to Turin.”</p><p>The outlet adds that, “among the hypotheses on the table” there was a swap deal with Vlahovic, but the plan “did not have a long life” for one vital reason.</p><p>The paper claims that Vlahovic “got in the way by immediately rejecting the Neapolitans.”</p><p>Therefore, if Juventus and Napoli are to find a solution, it will not be via a swap deal between the two strikers.</p><p>If United wish to get involved, they will likely have to act before the middle of July when Osimhen’s release clause will rise from the <a href="https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/06/28/man-united-target-victor-osimhens-price-set-to-rise-in-mid-july-295955/" target="_blank">€75 million </a>it is currently set at for clubs outside of Italy.</p><p><em>Featured image Ahmad Mora via Getty Images</em></p><hr><p>Follow us on Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/peoplesperson.bsky.social" target="_blank">@peoplesperson.bsky.social</a><!--filtered--><!--filtered--></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>The Peoples Person Articles</source><dc:publisher>The Peoples Person Articles</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:10:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Soccer</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">fd419d7f-c164-32c3-9368-f545af4e6e26</guid><title><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson Coach Takes Jab at Deion Sanders]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-coach-takes-jab-at-deion-sanders</link><description><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson&#39;s personal quarterback coach expressed his thoughts on Deion Sanders&#39; meddling in Shedeur&#39;s career.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-coach-takes-jab-at-deion-sanders">Deshaun Watson Coach Takes Jab at Deion Sanders</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>Now that the dust has settled on the NFL Draft and we haven't discussed Shedeur Sanders' historic slide in a while, everyone involved is intent on focusing on the upcoming season.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns are focused on the quarterback battle involving Sanders.</p><p>Many have criticized Shedeur's Hall of Fame father, Deion, and his involvement in the pre-draft process with regard to Shedeur.</p><p>Now, Deshaun Watson's personal quarterback coach Quincy Avery is getting in on the opinion game as he appeared on the <a href="https://x.com/MaggieandPerl/status/1940116036642021483" rel="nofollow">Maggie and Perloff show recently</a>.</p><p>“My forecast is that at some point this year, it’s going to get really, really difficult and Deion Sanders is going to have to make a real decision,” <a href="https://x.com/MaggieandPerl/status/1940116036642021483">Avery said</a>. “Was he doing this the whole time to prop his son up and help him become this top-tier quarterback — which he did help him do? Or does he want to do this because he really cares about the kids?”</p><p>Earlier this offseason, Colin Cowherd likened Deion to a "Pageant Mom."</p><p>“Spend too much time in the sun and get burned,” <a href="https://x.com/TheHerd/status/1927419027669815322">Cowherd said</a>. “Deion was in the sun. Deion spent too much time on television, talking. ... But I have said this over and over, and I will repeat it. Dads, stop talking. Nobody cares. Quarterback Dad has become Pageant Mom. Your heart is in the right place, you have good intent; you are hurting your sons."</p><p>While the quarterback battle will pick back up at training camp, there has been speculation that Watson could be ready to return to the field late in the 2025 season after he recovers from a torn Achilles suffered in October, then again in January.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/browns-slammed-baker-mayfield-situation-215540236.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-baker-mayfield-trade-tampa-bay-buccaneers-deshaun-watson-qb-room" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-baker-mayfield-trade-tampa-bay-buccaneers-deshaun-watson-qb-room">Related: Browns Slammed for Baker Mayfield Situation</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/browns-myles-garrett-setting-standard-223848357.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-myles-garrett-contract-goals-leadership-update-news-offseason" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-myles-garrett-contract-goals-leadership-update-news-offseason">Related: Browns' Myles Garrett 'Setting the Standard' in Cleveland</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-coach-takes-jab-at-deion-sanders">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:04:34 +0000</pubDate><category>NFL</category><category>NFL Offseason</category><category>Cleveland Browns</category><category>Browns Digest</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">60d40fdd-e6d9-39b9-aad6-54aae369ec33</guid><title><![CDATA[Ponce has two late goals to deliver the Dynamos a 4-3 win over leading San Diego FC]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ponce-two-goals-deliver-dynamos-050356169.html</link><description><![CDATA[Ezequiel Ponce scored his second goal 10 minutes into extra time and the Houston Dynamo defeated San Diego FC 4-3 on Saturday night.  Ethan Barlow gave Ponce a short middle feed to the top of the box and he used his left foot to deliver a roller to the far corner for the win, just the second home loss of the season for San Diego.  Ponce tied the game from the spot in the 87th and then 17 minutes were added at the end of regulation.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ezequiel Ponce scored his second goal 10 minutes into extra time and the Houston Dynamo defeated San Diego FC 4-3 on Saturday night.</p><p>Ethan Barlow gave Ponce a short middle feed to the top of the box and he used his left foot to deliver a roller to the far corner for the win, just the second home loss of the season for San Diego.</p><p>Ponce tied the game from the spot in the 87th and then 17 minutes were added at the end of regulation.</p><p>Anders Dreyer&#39;s shot deflected off the leg of teammate Onni Valakari in the 67th minute to give Western Conference leading San Diego a 3-2 lead. Just four minutes later an offside call negated Ponce&#39;s tying goal but Ponce got a second chance on the penalty.</p><p>Milan Iloski of Houston (7-9-5) opened the scoring 25 minutes in and Luca Bombino pulled the Dynamo into a 2-2 tie in the 54th minute.</p><p>San Diego (12-6-3), which had won four straight, took a 2-1 lead into halftime on goals by Lawrence Ennali and Franco Escobar. Valakari had assists on both goals.</p><p>Houston has won two straight after losing three straight and moved from 10th into a four-way tie for eighth in the Western Conference.</p><p>___</p><p>AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:03:56 +0000</pubDate><category>AP Sports Previews and Recaps</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">d32e2257-4337-336a-9033-3040786dfeeb</guid><title><![CDATA[Real flirt with disaster late on to set up PSG semi at Club World Cup]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/real-flirt-disaster-set-psg-050234227.html</link><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid outlasted Borussia Dortmund 3-2 after a dramatic finale on Saturday to set up an intriguing Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Fran Garcia got the second 10 minutes later as Real were in full control.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Real Madrid&#39;s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates scoring during FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Metlife Stadium. David Klein/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/dpa_international_526/9c128412e9f04023d8422cfd5f886ffd" data-uuid="4202ca58-9dd5-315d-b96b-7a6bd17919c3"><figcaption>Real Madrid&#39;s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates scoring during FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Metlife Stadium. David Klein/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa</figcaption></figure><p>Real Madrid outlasted Borussia Dortmund 3-2 after a dramatic finale on Saturday to set up an intriguing Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.</p><p>Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Fran Garcia got the second 10 minutes later as Real were in full control.</p><p>But it was not over until plenty of stoppage time drama with three goals, a red card for Real&#39;s Dean Huijsen, and a mega save from Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on the last play of the match.</p><p>Maximilian Beier pulled one back for Dortmund completely out of the blue, Kylian Mabappe&#39;s artistic volley made it 3-1, Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty to give Dortmund hope again after being pulled down by Huijsen which resulted in the red card.</p><p>Courtois then made an extraordinary save against Marcel Sabitzer to preserve the victory.</p><p>New Real coach Xabi Alonso had brought on France captain Mbappe and Croatian veteran Luka Modric late in the game amid big cheers from the fans.</p><p>Dortmund came close but Real advanced into the final four which on Wednesday at the same venue will be a duel between the record Champions League winners from Spain and the reigning champions in the elite event from France. PSG beat Bayern Munich 2-0 earlier Saturday.</p><p>&quot;It a great challenge for us to play PSG. We are positive from today and move on to the next one,&quot; Alonso told streaming portal DAZN.</p><p>Looking at the match, he added: &quot;It was under control with the result and not conceding much, but the last 10 minutes were crazy. We lost our shape and intensity.&quot;</p><p>Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton said: &quot;We tried after the first goal and didn&#39;t give up. I already saw the last ball in.</p><p>&quot;A 3-3 would have been lucky. We didn&#39;t do well in the first half. We conceded too easy and had too much respect. It was a little better in 2nd half.&quot;</p><p>Alonso fielded the same 11 that started in the quarter-final against Juventus while Dortmund&#39;s Niko Kovac made two changes.</p><p>Julian Brandt came on for Jobe Bellingham, whose suspension ruled out a of brothers against Real&#39;s Jude Bellingham, who in the past also played in Dortmund.</p><p>The Germans had an early chance from Brandt&#39;s header which went wide but Real soon took control and took the lead in the 10th minute when Gonzalo Garcia volleyed in Arda Güler&#39;s pass.</p><p>It got worse for Dortmund when a cross from the right by Trent Alexander-Arnold found the other full back Fran Garcia to drill home for 2-0.</p><p>Bellingham shot wide in the 26th and Vinicius Junior chipped over with Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel stranded far outside of his goal shortly before half-time.</p><p>Real were not quite as dominant after the break but Dortmund also lacked in attack to find a way back into the match.</p><p>Aurelien Tchouameni rattled the crossbar but a goal would not have counted because Vinicius Junior was offside in the build-up.</p><p>Güler aimed inches wide in stoppage time and Antonio Rüdiger poked wide as well as Real appeared to head to an easy win - until all the drama unfolded late on.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>dpa international</source><dc:publisher>dpa international</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:02:34 +0000</pubDate><category>clubworldcup</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">c3ac7035-cbee-34a6-b067-497c0c00184f</guid><title><![CDATA[Real beat Dortmund 3-2 to set up PSG semi at Club World Cup]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/real-beat-dortmund-3-2-050234972.html</link><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid outlasted Borussia Dortmund 3-2 after a dramatic finale on Saturday to set up an intriguing Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Fran Garcia got the second 10 minutes later as Real were in full control.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Real Madrid&#39;s Gonzalo Garcia (L) celebrates scoring his side&#39;s first goal with teammate Arda Guler during FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Metlife Stadium. David Klein/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/dpa_international_526/d33cb60519d94f1b5d535a63381cf4cc" data-uuid="66adc251-2c48-3b3e-a1ac-1348977a9dfd"><figcaption>Real Madrid&#39;s Gonzalo Garcia (L) celebrates scoring his side&#39;s first goal with teammate Arda Guler during FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Metlife Stadium. David Klein/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa</figcaption></figure><p>Real Madrid outlasted Borussia Dortmund 3-2 after a dramatic finale on Saturday to set up an intriguing Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.</p><p>Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Fran Garcia got the second 10 minutes later as Real were in full control.</p><p>But it was not over until plenty of stoppage time drama with three goals, a red card for Real&#39;s Dean Huijsen, and a mega save from Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on the last play of the match.</p><p>Maximilian Beier pulled one back for Dortmund completely out of the blue, Kylian Mabappe&#39;s artistic volley made it 3-1, Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty to give Dortmund hope again after being pulled down by Huijsen which resulted in the red card.</p><p>Courtois then made an extraordinary save against Marcel Sabitzer to preserve the victory</p><p>New Real coach Xabi Alonso brought on France captain Mbappe and Croatian veteran Luka Modric late in the game amid big cheers from the fans.</p><p>Dortmund came close but Real advanced into the final four which on Wednesday at the same venue will be a duel between the record Champions League winners from Spain and the reigning champions in the elite event from France. PSG beat Bayern Munich 2-0 earlier Tuesday.</p><p>The other semi-final, on Tuesday, is between Chelsea and Brazil&#39;s Fluminense.</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>dpa international</source><dc:publisher>dpa international</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:02:34 +0000</pubDate><category>clubworldcup</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">17c332fa-3edb-32d9-bacb-822118c0a962</guid><title><![CDATA[Fever’s Post After Ninth Loss Fuels Caitlin Clark Debate]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fevers-post-after-ninth-loss-fuels-caitlin-clark-debate-</link><description><![CDATA[The Fever suffer their first loss in four games.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fevers-post-after-ninth-loss-fuels-caitlin-clark-debate-">Fever’s Post After Ninth Loss Fuels Caitlin Clark Debate </a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Indiana Fever looked like they were well on their way to securing their fourth straight win on Saturday night. It just wasn't to be, though, as the Fever gave up a six-point lead in the fourth quarter to the Los Angeles Sparks, who powered through to secure a crucial road win, 89-87.&nbsp;</p><p>Aliyah Boston (23 points, 12 rebounds) and Natasha Howard (21 points, nine rebounds) did all they could for the Fever in this one, but their combined effort still fell short against a determined Sparks side.&nbsp;</p><p>Shortly after the final buzzer, the Fever took to social media to issue a six-word statement on the loss.&nbsp;</p><p>"another chance at home on Wednesday," the team posted on X.&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">another chance at home on Wednesday. <a href="https://t.co/Ab99Hw8OYB">pic.twitter.com/Ab99Hw8OYB</a></p>— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianaFever/status/1941669904358215724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Based on this post, it appears that Indiana is determined to put this deflating loss behind them as quickly as possible. They have now set their sights on their next game, which comes in the form of another home matchup against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p><p>In the last meeting between these two teams, it was the Valkyries who secured an 88-77 win at Chase Center, so the Fever will want to get some revenge now that they're playing hosts.&nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/c6475eb4bf55a0cd6711576ba1d22d9f" width="1200" data-uuid="0d5274cc-6102-3015-a643-883a07628279"><figcaption>Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) drives against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p> A recent statement from former WNBA coach and ESPN analyst Carolyn Peck generated online buzz after she said that the Fever are <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-194818076.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-are-more-dangerous-without-caitlin-clark" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-are-more-dangerous-without-caitlin-clark">"more dangerous" without Clark</a>. This statement came amid Indiana's recent three-game winning streak, which included their WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship win on Tuesday against the Minnesota Lynx.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>There's no denying, however, that Indiana would have benefitted from Clark's leadership and clutch play down the stretch on Saturday against L.A., which is precisely what was on the minds of more than a few supporters.&nbsp;</p><p>"They need Caitlin. They are good, yes, but they just played the Sparks for the second time in 9 days &amp; lost AGAIN. The offense looked shaky," a <a href="https://x.com/shahartley/status/1941670635127631882">comment</a> on X read.&nbsp;</p><p>"Are the haters still going to say the Fever are better without Caitlin? 🤔" <a href="https://x.com/ThinBlueLine349/status/1941672846855422435">asked</a> another.&nbsp;</p><p>"Let’s hope Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark22 is back running the show, because that was horrible offense in the end…." <a href="https://x.com/MarineF18ret/status/1941671705547768122">declared</a> a fan.&nbsp;</p><p>"Someone check on Carolyn for the BS (expletive) narrative," a <a href="https://x.com/Sudharsan_AK10/status/1941670874555261097">reaction</a> read.&nbsp;</p><p>"@CAROLYNPECK said they would’ve lost by 20 with Clark," another <a href="https://x.com/Matthbbbch/status/1941670167429132800">said</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>"Cc please come back we need you!!" a user <a href="https://x.com/michelles2cool/status/1941670438020501552">posted</a>.</p><p>The big question now is whether Clark will be able to suit up for that matchup. The Fever continue to list her day-to-day, which means that there is a chance that she will be able to return to action sooner rather than later.&nbsp;</p><p>At the same time, however, the team has already indicated that they're <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/stephanie-white-reveals-biggest-thing-163800660.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/stephanie-white-reveals-biggest-thing-holding-caitlin-clark-back-injury-return-fever" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/stephanie-white-reveals-biggest-thing-holding-caitlin-clark-back-injury-return-fever">more focused on the bigger picture</a>, suggesting that they won't force their cornerstone superstar back into action unless she's 100% healthy.&nbsp;</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-035305640.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson">Related: WNBA Blown Away by Indiana Fever Play Against Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lexie-hull-steals-show-her-013046193.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks">Related: Lexie Hull Steals the Show With Her Outfit for Fever-Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/fans-saying-same-thing-caitlin-043027761.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fans-saying-same-about-caitlin-clark-fevers-loss-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fans-saying-same-about-caitlin-clark-fevers-loss-sparks">Related: Fans Saying the Same Thing About Caitlin Clark After Fever's Loss Against Sparks</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fevers-post-after-ninth-loss-fuels-caitlin-clark-debate-">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:02:11 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>Caitlin Clark</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">972110a7-d533-3ec0-8284-1bc6061d04f2</guid><title><![CDATA[Sonay Kartal: The unlikely heroine flying the flag for Britain]]></title><link>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2025/07/06/sonay-kartal-unlikely-heroine-flying-flag-for-britain/</link><description><![CDATA[With 14 tattoos, a retro range of baggy Adidas clothes, and a childhood spent around her parents’ kebab shop while struggling to afford tennis coaching, the sense that Sonay Kartal’s Wimbledon fairy tale could reach far beyond a traditional tennis fanbase is obvious.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Sonny Kartal  -  Sonny Kartal: The unlikely heroine flying the flag for Britain" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/49134c104f26b4dd1380c118b541f7c6" data-uuid="67085a84-2cae-3216-acbc-62812d4cde9b"><figcaption>Sonny Kartal makes her Centre Court debut on Sunday - Reuters/Andrew Couldridge</figcaption></figure><p>With 14 tattoos, a retro range of baggy Adidas clothes, and a childhood spent around her parents’ kebab shop while struggling to afford tennis coaching, the sense that Sonay Kartal’s Wimbledon fairy tale could reach far beyond a traditional tennis fanbase is obvious.</p><p>We also now know that it was almost over before it started, with Kartal revealing ahead of her big Centre Court debut on Sunday how her baby steps in tennis – at the Pavilion &amp; Avenue club in Brighton – became tinged with fear and anxiety.</p><p>“We used to do this thing called the lines game, it’s a little warm-up,” she said. “They’d shout, ‘service line’, and all the kids had to run to the service line. That was always the first game and I was too shy for three months to actually come on court. My coach Julie [Hobbs] finally managed to get me to do it. I tried to run to the outside tramline, tripped over, burst into tears. Off I went, and I didn’t come back for a couple of months.”</p><p>It is a story that plenty of parents and children will relate to, with Hobbs, a former British No 1, eventually coaxing her back to the sport. Fast forward 17 years and you did not need long around a packed Court 16 on Saturday to feel the impact that Kartal is having. Fresh from three brilliant singles wins, she was in doubles action alongside her friend Jodie Burrage in front of a distinctly youthful audience.</p><figure><img alt="Sonny Kartal" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/d9303bc54366746e98bb8f07a9b4ca05" data-uuid="3e994bca-239e-3993-b1f8-d2772576c065"><figcaption>Kartal has attracted a youthful following after a successful first week at Wimbledon - Getty Images/Rob Newell</figcaption></figure><p>Kartal, who is now 23 and the last remaining British woman in the singles draw, hopes that her story can particularly inspire girls who are shy about sport.</p><p>“My coach has a daughter and she was super shy, got into tennis and has changed like a completely different person,” she said. “She’s got so much more personality, she’s so much more talkative.” And is playing sport becoming cooler for girls? “I think it’s changing,” she says. “I think now a lot of girls are getting more comfortable with having more muscle on their body. I think that’s turning, which is obviously incredible.</p><p>“I don’t think anyone should feel like girls have to look a certain way. I think that’s changing in tennis as well. You look at the tennis players, everyone’s all different physiques and sizes and heights. So, it’s definitely getting more versatile. If I can inspire kids, whether that’s boys or girls, then I’m obviously doing something good.”</p><p>Kartal played football and cricket at a similar level to her tennis until she was 13 and is a self-confessed sports lover. “I was a little bit of a tomboy and super sporty,” she said. “I loved football. My school actually used to have a lot of girls football and I used to go to my local park with my dad. In cricket I was always the batter and just launching [the ball] as far as I could.”</p><p>Saturday’s doubles might not have gone to plan – Kartal and Burrage were beaten in straight sets – but her partner could sense the buzz. Kartal had been informed that she would be first up on Centre Court at 1.30pm on Sunday against the Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova just before stepping on court with Burrage.</p><p>“Her story shows there’s not one way to do what we do – but multiple ways,” said Burrage. “She has done incredible – and she is going to go a lot higher. For everyone out there, regardless of where you are from, you can do it if you put your mind to it – especially like this chick here. That’s the moral of this story.”</p><p>Kartal’s ranking has risen from 864 in 2022 to the world’s top 50 – she will overtake Emma Raducanu as the British No 2 once Wimbledon is done and dusted – and Burrage clearly does not think the story will end against Pavlyuchenkova. “I’ve got full belief,” she said.</p><figure><img alt="Sonny Kartal" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/e9a51d2d29f66e8409f2bfeaa2673f6c" data-uuid="dd2400b0-4f2e-35cd-afc1-59bd921ad48d"><figcaption>Kartal goes into the match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in confident mood - Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph</figcaption></figure><p>There certainly seems little chance of the attention going to Kartal’s head. She was six when she made that first trip to a tennis club following an invitation from a tennis official who had eaten at one of her father’s two Turkish restaurants. And, while she was competitive against players like Emma Raducana through the British junior rankings, has largely progressed in senior tennis away from the limelight.</p><p>Kartal’s social media remains largely fixated with animals or food and, perhaps most telling of all, she has resisted inevitable pressure to change a coaching team that, as well as Hobbs, also still includes Ben and Martin Reeves from her original club in Brighton.</p><p>“I was hearing people saying, you know, ‘Do you think you should get a coach that has already done that?’ But I didn’t want that. If I can have a coach that can take me from a six-year-old to the WTA Tour, I think that’s obviously good enough. We just learned together. It’s kind of doing this crazy thing together.</p><p>Kartal did find herself being recognised during a “tricky” trip to the shops near Wimbledon on Friday night and her phone has been flooded with suggestions for her next tattoo. They have included one of Centre Court itself, a vintage polo shirt in recognition of her distinctive Adidas playing top and, from Burrage, an image of fire and ice. “I actually like that,” she said.</p><figure><img alt="Among other things, Kartal is known for her tattoos" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/c1489f102fb9cc299886a795db83bc49" data-uuid="b6824e62-a057-3fba-863f-5f5f8f04edff"><figcaption>Among other things, Kartal is known for her tattoos - Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Kartal tattoo" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/3992e7ba3330c1bf19cc98ad7733e18e" data-uuid="50243544-1d8e-3c49-bfdf-b4a70ab11b1c"><figcaption>Fans are now suggesting what tattoo Kartal gets next - Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph</figcaption></figure><p>She has, until now, remained a member of the same no-thrills High Street gym in Brighton, although wonders if she may now have to review that arrangement. “It was getting a bit tricky prior [to Wimbledon]. But to be honest they were actually pretty respectful there [at the gym]. They would just say hello and then just let me get on with it. So maybe I’ll have to test that when I’m back. I go to the gym and just kind of have a bit of ‘me time’, stick my headphones in and just forget about the world.</p><p>“People think I don’t like [being in the spotlight], because I have gone under the radar my whole life but I don’t have an issue with being in the spotlight or not being in the spotlight. I’ll take it as a compliment.”</p><div><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/subscribe/01doysa/"><b>Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.</b></a></div>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>The Telegraph</source><dc:publisher>The Telegraph</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category>sport</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">07908538-50c3-3c4a-8cd8-b0deb462eced</guid><title><![CDATA[Kyle Higashioka homers and drives in 5 runs in the Rangers&#39; 7-4 victory over the Padres]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/kyle-higashioka-homers-drives-5-045644611.html</link><description><![CDATA[Kyle Higashioka was 3 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs from the ninth spot in the order in the Texas Rangers' 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.  Patrick Corbin (5-7) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings to help Texas even the series.  Luis Arraez singled four times for San Diego, with the final one coming off Robert Garcia and loading the bases with two outs in the ninth.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Higashioka was 3 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs from the ninth spot in the order in the Texas Rangers&#39; 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.</p><p>Patrick Corbin (5-7) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings to help Texas even the series. </p><p>Luis Arraez singled four times for San Diego, with the final one coming off Robert Garcia and loading the bases with two outs in the ninth. Shawn Armstrong came in and retired Xander Bogaerts on a force at third for his third save.</p><p>Josh Smith hit the first pitch from Stephen Kolek (3-4), who allowed six runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings, to right field for his eighth homer and a 1-0 lead.</p><p>Jose Iglesias drew a one-out walk off Corbin in the second and Jake Cronenworth, who singled in the winning run in the 10th inning of a 3-2 win Friday, hit his eighth home run to put the Padres up 2-1. </p><p>Jake Burger was hit by a pitch leading off the third, and Higashioka followed with his second homer to put the Rangers ahead 3-2.</p><p>Wyatt Langford walked with two outs in the fourth and scored on Jonah Heim&#39;s double. Burger and Higashioka had two straight singles for a 5-2 advantage.</p><p>Langford singled leading off the sixth, took third on Burger&#39;s single and scored on Higashioka&#39;s sacrifice fly to make it 6-2.</p><p>Luke Jackson replaced Corbin to begin the seventh and loaded the bases with nobody out. Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado followed with sacrifice flies to get the Padres to 6-4.</p><p>Texas answered in the eighth with Higashioka&#39;s third hit — a two-out run-scoring single for the final run.</p><p>Machado went 1 for 4, leaving him two hits away from 2,000.</p>
  19.              Key moment
  20.              <p>Higashioka&#39;s two-run homer in the third gave Texas the lead for good.</p>
  21.              Key stat
  22.              <p>San Diego has won 13 of 15 games against Texas since 2020.</p>
  23.              Up next
  24.              <p>The Padres haven&#39;t announced who will start opposite Rangers RHP Jack Leiter (4-5, 4.29) on Sunday in the series finale.</p><p>___</p><p>AP MLB: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/mlb">https://apnews.com/hub/mlb</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:56:44 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports Wire</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">d2e6898e-f6f8-38f2-bda8-7a67b2709df9</guid><title><![CDATA[&#39;You&#39;ll never walk alone&#39; and &#39;swept away&#39;]]></title><link>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp865kxxv5jo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D</link><description><![CDATA[The funeral of footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva dominate the front pages of Sunday&#39;s papers]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="&quot;Axe sickness benefits for foreigners, Tories urge,&quot; is the main headline on the Sunday Telegraph" height="1700" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/96fd8cf6a712e8e97e8b40c705bbf6f4" width="1034" data-uuid="7c6d5ea1-08f3-37ce-be47-5f98bffde248"><figcaption>The joint funeral of footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva are dominating Sunday&#39;s front pages. The Sunday Telegraph covers the story with its main image, showing Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson - Liverpool teammates of Jota - leading mourners in Portugal. Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday. Leading the front page is the Conservatives&#39; attempt to draw a &quot;clear dividing line&quot; with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Reform&#39;s Nigel Farage on welfare. &quot;Axe sickness benefits for foreigners, Tories urge,&quot; the paper declares, reporting that the party has called on the Labour government to restrict personal independence payments (Pips) and sickness top-ups to Universal Credit to UK citizens only. [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&quot;You&#39;ll never walk alone,&quot; is the main headline on the front page of the Sunday Mirror" height="1020" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/2f378655c5dad529a392a44c31359c54" width="802" data-uuid="5a9b0c38-a0f6-30f8-9b2d-5207437a3567"><figcaption>&quot;You&#39;ll never walk alone,&quot; says the Sunday Mirror, in reference to Liverpool FC&#39;s anthem. It reports that Liverpool players gathered on Saturday along with hundreds of locals and supporters for the funeral of Jota, which was held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church. Also featured on the front page is Spice Girls member Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, who got married to hairstylist Rory McPhee on Saturday. [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&#39;With us forever,&#39; is the headline on the Sun on Sunday" height="4063" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/a717eddbaeedd1cf261a9c433b19b28d" width="3305" data-uuid="9c7c206e-a94a-382b-861d-5e677423d3ab"><figcaption>Van Dijk and Robertson are also pictured on the front page of the Sun on Sunday, with the players holding the brothers&#39; shirt numbers on wreaths at the funeral. Leading the paper is a tribute from Portugal&#39;s manager Roberto Martinez, who said: &quot;Their spirit will be with us forever.&quot; [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&quot;Farewell quiet hero,&quot; is the headline on the front page of the Sunday People. " height="1020" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/53b0f72397f118348ab3a6c778e25bde" width="802" data-uuid="06c0b7cf-8812-3063-a008-242aeb3aa5b3"><figcaption>&quot;Farewell quiet hero,&quot; says the Sunday People, with van Dijk and Robertson featuring again on the front page at the funeral. Mel B&#39;s &quot;joy at wedding&quot; is also pictured, with the 50-year-old singer tying the knot at St Paul&#39;s Cathedral after a three-year engagement with McPhee, 37.  [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&quot;A whole Jota love,&quot; is the headline on the Daily Star&#39;s front page " height="1020" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/a0fd293f70ee8db518742c2dfb2596e9" width="802" data-uuid="94ab5fc9-b9a5-3a4b-8407-ccd48481cd20"><figcaption>The Daily Star also bids &quot;farewell to Anfield Ace&quot;, with Van Dijk and Robertson again splashed across the front page at Jota&#39;s funeral - alongside a headline that references Led Zeppelin&#39;s hit Whole Lotta Love.  [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&quot;Two-child cap &#39;to stay&#39; despite welfare retreat,&quot; is the headline on the Sunday Times" height="1628" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/13e5a0aec2117fbb579d0ff6e5f3cc5b" width="1042" data-uuid="d5645ed7-ee91-36a4-8b7c-c791e59f5f1d"><figcaption>The main image on the front of the Sunday Times features Renee Smajstrla, an eight-year-old girl who was among those killed in flash flooding in Texas.  Fifteen children were among those who died in the disaster on Friday, with a frantic search under way for survivors. Officials in Kerr County have said 27 children are still missing from a Christian youth camp located along the river. In its top story, the paper reports that &quot;plans to shelve the two-child benefit cap are &#39;dead&#39; after Labour&#39;s £5bn retreat on welfare, according to Downing Street sources&quot;.  [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="&quot;Rayner to put &#39;banter police&#39; in your office,&quot; is the headline on the front page " height="841" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/ce5bb55d1eefc3cb8856c78a8dabc8d7" width="595" data-uuid="f931120c-20d7-3b1b-9d32-8f8f04059e5d"><figcaption>&quot;Rayner to put &#39;banter police&#39; in your office,&quot; declares the Mail on Sunday, with its exclusive revealing that &quot;under new laws drawn up by the deputy prime minister, firms will be pressured into bankrolling &#39;diversity officers&#39;, whose jobs would include protecting staff from the content of overheard conversations.&quot;  [BBC]</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="The main headline on the Observer is &quot;The real Salt Path&#39;, a report on Raynor Winn&#39;s bestselling memoir and the subsequent film. " height="1044" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/e75abab877dd862432561d33b8704c84" width="820" data-uuid="27f13385-aa5d-32fb-b86f-c862ca8e2b40"><figcaption>The Observer takes a look at the Salt Path - and how the film and Raynor Winn&#39;s bestselling memoir were &quot;spun from lies, deceit and desperation&quot;. The book tells the story of Winn&#39;s journey with her husband Moth walking the route from Somerset to Dorset, after being evicted from their farm and her husband receiving a devastating health diagnosis. [BBC]</figcaption></figure><p>&quot;Rayner to put<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14878531/Angela-Rayner-BANTER-POLICE-office.html"> &#39;banter police&#39; in your office&quot;</a> is the headline on the front of the Mail on Sunday. It says the deputy prime minister&#39;s overhaul of employment rights would pressure firms into hiring diversity officers to protect staff from the content of overheard conversations. The paper says the Conservatives have accused Angela Rayner of plotting to censor workplace banter. A government spokesperson says the legislation &quot;will not affect anyone&#39;s right to lawful free speech&quot;.</p><p>The Sunday Times says it has spoken to Downing Street sources who say plans to lift <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-keir-starmer-child-benefit-cap-plans-scrapped-fpg5tfvj5">the two-child benefit cap are &quot;dead&quot;</a>. They have told the paper that MPs need to &quot;understand the trade-offs&quot; in failing to approve the government&#39;s changes to welfare - measures designed to save the Treasury billions of pounds.</p><p>According to the Sun on Sunday, French police have been secretly using jet skis to place nets in the sea <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35714097/jetski-tactic-french-cops-migrant-dinghies/">to stop migrant boats sailing to Britain</a>. It says the mesh jams propellers while the dinghies are in shallow waters. The paper adds that a deal to return migrants to France on a &quot;one in, one out&quot; basis is still being worked out - days before French President Emmanuel Macron makes a state visit to the UK.</p><p>The Observer reports that thousands of people in England and Wales <a href="https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/right-to-jury-trial-faces-axe-as-courts-try-to-clear-backlog">will lose the right to a trial by jury </a>under plans to deal with the record backlog of cases. It says an independent review recommends that less serious cases are heard by a judge and two magistrates. The review was led by the retired judge Lord Leveson and he is quoted as saying &quot;there&#39;s no choice. We cannot carry on with the present system&quot;.</p><figure><img alt="Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson hold the brothers&#39; shirt numbers on wreaths at the funeral of " height="563" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/3cfe0a5ba6ed9910cd918372d296beb2" width="1000" data-uuid="55ea5872-583c-3378-b361-4d21874c7f7d"><figcaption>Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson hold the shirt numbers of Diogo Jota and André Silva on wreaths at the funeral for the brothers in Portugal [Reuters]</figcaption></figure><p>Several front pages carry pictures from the funeral of the Liverpool player, Diogo Jota. &quot;You&#39;ll never walk alone&quot; is the Sunday Mirror&#39;s headline, alongside an image of <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/diogo-jota-funeral-live-updates-35505263">pallbearers carrying his coffin</a>. The Sun on Sunday and the Sunday Telegraph have <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/05/poignant-scenes-diogo-jota-funeral-cuts-through-tribalism/">photos of Liverpool teammates</a> holding floral tributes in the shape of Jota&#39;s football shirts.</p><p>A few of the papers focus on the relationship between Liam and Noel Gallagher, after the first date of their Oasis reunion tour. The Mail says Liam &quot;fled the stadium&quot; <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14878521/Liam-Noel-Gallagher-night-two-comeback-tour-16-years-Oasis.html">at the end of the gig</a> while Noel was still on stage. &quot;Half an hour away&quot; is the headline in the Sun, which says they were <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/35713576/liam-noel-gallagher-oasis-reunion-tour-separate-hotels/">staying in hotels 30 minutes from each other</a>. The band&#39;s representatives have refused to confirm the location of their hotels. A source tells the paper that the brothers are &quot;happy families at the moment and they want to keep it that way&quot;.</p><figure><img alt="News Daily banner" height="220" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/798e2188869af222af801944961d5f74" width="1280" data-uuid="68a866bd-71f0-34a4-b577-4c9a5e7d7fcd"><figcaption>[BBC]</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsletters/bbcnewsemails/zhp28xs?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D#xtor=CS8-1000-%5BEditorialPromo_Box%5D-%5BNewsEditorial_Promo%5D-%5BNewsEditorial_Promo%5D-%5BPS_NEWS~N~zhp28xs~P_newsdailyinstory%5D">Sign up for our morning newsletter</a> and get BBC News in your inbox.</p><figure><img alt="News Daily banner" height="100" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/0a9a4f30b9cfbe361ad8781cb6fffe70" width="1280" data-uuid="063ac38f-f873-3813-a1f0-ae0056b37249"><figcaption>[BBC]</figcaption></figure><h2>
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They were up by 17 at the start of the fourth quarter, but it became 99-96 with over two minutes left. </p><p>Vujacic's foul appeared to ignite the <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/teams/phoenix-suns">Suns</a>, especially Dragic. The Dragon scored eight in the final frame, second only to Amar'e Stoudemire, who had 12. His final bucket pushed Phoenix past the double-digit barrier, 91-82, and the dime to Amar'e Stoudemire with six minutes remaining made it 95-90.</p><p>Sasha, meanwhile, did nothing positive of note. The Machine subbed in for Ron Artest at the tail end of the third quarter with the Lakers up by 18, 85-67. When Bryant took him out with 9:42 left, the score was 93-82. During that stretch, Vuajcic was responsible for a flagrant foul, an offensive foul, and a kickball violation.</p><p>It was obviously a big deal, but Vujacic later downplayed his spat with his fellow Slovenian.</p><p><em>"My countryman? Oh, the kid on the other team?" </em>Vujacic <a href="https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5228248">said</a>, referring to Dragic.<em> "I don't think I'm fighting my countryman. I'm playing good defense. You got to exploit the weaknesses of your opponent and I think that if that's Nash, if that's Grant Hill, if that's Barbosa, whoever that is, you got to exploit their weaknesses. He's still young and he's learning, so a little bit of pressure helps."</em></p><p>It was safe to say the ploy did not work. Dragic ended up playing his best game of the series to give the Suns a puncher's chance.</p><p>Meanwhile, Sasha feigned innocence and believed the flagrant foul was unwarranted. </p><p><em>"I don't know why I got a technical foul to be honest with you," </em>Vujacic stated. <em>"He pushed me, but I didn't want to react … I've been involved in playoffs for a long time, I didn't [push him], go check."</em></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/god-hope-dont-game-im-145201619.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/steve-kerr-said-watching-michael-jordan-for-the-first-time-made-him-doubt-his-nba-career" data-original-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/steve-kerr-said-watching-michael-jordan-for-the-first-time-made-him-doubt-his-nba-career">Related: "God, I hope I don't get into this game. I'm not ready for this stuff" - Steve Kerr said watching Michael Jordan for the first time made him feel he didn't belong in NBA</a></strong></p><h2>Kobe took over</h2><p>Even though the Suns made it a ballgame at the end of Game 6, the <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/teams/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> had the best closer in basketball. Bryant poured 11 points in the fourth, including two impossible shots over Grant Hill to seal the game. As sensational as his performance was, the L.A. icon was still his own harshest critic. </p><p><em>"I did pretty good. I missed a couple of easy ones there to start in the middle of the fourth quarter, but I was able to collect myself and knock down some big shots,"</em> Bryant told Sager. </p><p>Kobe was practically unstoppable throughout the six-game series, as <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/goran-dragic-recalls-kobe-bryant-115449057.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/goran-dragic-recalls-how-kobe-bryant-dismantled-the-suns-in-the-2010-ecf" data-original-link="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/goran-dragic-recalls-how-kobe-bryant-dismantled-the-suns-in-the-2010-ecf">Goran himself remembered</a>. He played such a brilliant series that his least efficient shooting game was a near-triple-double in Game 5. While Bryant finished with 30/11/9 and four blocks, he missed 10 of his 17 shots in the second half and airballed the potential game-winner.</p><p>Still, even on that off-shooting night, Bryant was the constant. Whether scoring, playmaking, or simply holding teammates accountable, he never let up. Game 6 may have included a brief lapse, but Kobe made sure it didn't turn into a collapse.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/kobe-bryant-didnt-hold-back-on-sasha-vujacics-shooting-slump">Related: "The Machine needs some new batteries" - Kobe Bryant didn't hold back on Sasha Vujacic's shooting slump</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/when-kobe-bryant-called-out-sasha-vujacic-after-near-collapse-vs-phoenix-suns-game-6-2010-wcf">Basketball Network</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Basketball Network</source><dc:publisher>Basketball Network</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:50:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Kobe Bryant</category><category>Old School</category><category>Sasha Vujacic</category><category>Teams</category><category>Phoenix Suns</category><category>NBA</category><category>Los Angeles Lakers</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">28f889b4-fd61-37ab-8542-b3deb1b138ac</guid><title><![CDATA[Speculation Arises as Ben Simmons Spotted in Miami to Begin NBA Free Agency]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nba/miami-heat/speculation-arises-as-ben-simmons-spotted-in-miami-to-begin-nba-free-agency</link><description><![CDATA[Ben Simmons&#39; jet ski ride in Miami Beach sparks rumors of a potential signing with the Miami Heat.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nba/miami-heat/speculation-arises-as-ben-simmons-spotted-in-miami-to-begin-nba-free-agency">Speculation Arises as Ben Simmons Spotted in Miami to Begin NBA Free Agency</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>As the NBA Free Agency period kicks off, all eyes are on star players making their next moves, and a recent Instagram story from Ben Simmons on Saturday has set the rumor mill ablaze.&nbsp;</p><p>The Australian basketball standout, known for his versatility and defensive prowess, was spotted riding in what appears to be a jet ski off the coast of Miami Beach, Florida, just hours ago.&nbsp;</p><p>The timing couldn’t be more intriguing.&nbsp;With free agency set to officially begin on July 6th,&nbsp;Simmons’ presence in Miami, home to the Miami Heat, a franchise perpetually in the mix for premier talents, has sparked widespread speculation.&nbsp;</p><p>The story, posted just hours ago on his official account @bensimmons, shows Simmons sporting a life vest and cap, cruising the waves under a cloudy sky, hinting at a relaxed start to the offseason.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/6177fcccf50118f8fb1407180815bc15" width="369" data-uuid="adc64a7e-00b0-37b4-8668-4798143209b2"><figcaption>Ben Simmons shares a picture of himself in a life vest and cap, riding a jet ski in Miami Beach, Florida amid Free Agency.bensimmons/ig</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>After challenging tenures with both the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, where injuries and inconsistent play marred his 2024-25 season, the 28-year-old is at a career crossroads.</p><p>Simmons, a phenom back in his days with the LSU Tigers, possesses the size, versatility and defensive instincts to make invaluable contributions to a championship contender.</p><p>His recent excursion signals a potential signing with the Heat, a team known for its culture of gritty mentality and ability to develop players under coach Erik Spoelstra.</p><p>Whether it’s a strategic hint or just a well-timed getaway, one thing is clear: the basketball world will be watching closely to see where the former No. 1 pick lands next.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/heat-first-round-draft-pick-023546858.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nba/miami-heat/heats-first-round-draft-pick-struggles-mightily-in-nba-summer-league-debut" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nba/miami-heat/heats-first-round-draft-pick-struggles-mightily-in-nba-summer-league-debut">Related: Heat’s First Round Draft Pick Struggles Mightily in NBA Summer League Debut</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nba/miami-heat/speculation-arises-as-ben-simmons-spotted-in-miami-to-begin-nba-free-agency">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:49:23 +0000</pubDate><category>Inside the Heat</category><category>Erik Spoelstra</category><category>NBA Free Agency</category><category>Free Agency</category><category>Ben Simmons</category><category>Miami Heat</category><category>NBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">52c7bc9a-f6c8-3703-8702-d4d2da77288a</guid><title><![CDATA[Williamson has RBI double, Castillo strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Mariners beat Pirates 1-0]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/williamson-rbi-double-castillo-strikes-044549699.html</link><description><![CDATA[Ben Williamson had an RBI double in the sixth inning, Luis Castillo tossed seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Saturday night.  Williamson, who came in with just one RBI since May 29, patiently waited on a cutter down in the zone from Pirates reliever Caleb Ferguson (0-3) and smacked it into the right-center gap to put the Mariners in front.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SEATTLE (AP) — Ben Williamson had an RBI double in the sixth inning, Luis Castillo tossed seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Saturday night. </p><p>Williamson, who came in with just one RBI since May 29, patiently waited on a cutter down in the zone from Pirates reliever Caleb Ferguson (0-3) and <a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1941704466555863051">smacked it into the right-center gap</a> to put the Mariners in front. </p><p>It was the only run they would need with Castillo (5-5) easily going through the Pirates’ lineup. </p><p>The right-hander gave up two singles while striking out a season-high eight. He needed just 99 pitches to tie his season-high for innings. </p><p>Matt Brash pitched the eighth, and Andres Munoz got the last three outs for his 20th save. </p><p>Pirates starter Mike Burrows gave up three hits and walked four while striking out six in five innings.</p>
  27.              Key moment
  28.              <p>Just two hitters into the game, Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen got a hold of a four-seam fastball from Castillo. Mariners center fielder <a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1941682266582974801">Julio Rodriguez raced to and collided with the wall in left-center field</a> to take extra bases away from McCutchen. </p>
  29.              Key stat
  30.              <p>Castillo went at least seven innings for the 20th time in 92 starts with the Mariners. </p>
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  32.              <p>Mariners RHP George Kirby (2-4, 4.85 ERA) will start against Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (4-7, 2.03) on Sunday. </p><p>___</p><p>AP MLB: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/mlb">https://apnews.com/hub/MLB</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>ANDREW DESTIN</dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:45:49 +0000</pubDate><category>AP Sports Previews and Recaps</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">fe233c4d-949a-3306-99d1-f8cdd0222e0c</guid><title><![CDATA[LA Sparks Roast Indiana Fever With Perfect Sophie Cunningham Reference]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/la-sparks-roast-indiana-fever-with-perfect-sophie-cunningham-reference</link><description><![CDATA[Sparks troll Sophie Cunningham after beating Fever without Caitlin Clark.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/la-sparks-roast-indiana-fever-with-perfect-sophie-cunningham-reference">LA Sparks Roast Indiana Fever With Perfect Sophie Cunningham Reference </a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>When the WNBA announced its upcoming expansion to Philadelphia, Detroit and Cleveland, most people around the league were excited by the news.</p><p>But not everyone was on board. One of the league’s most outspoken voices, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, made headlines when she questioned two of the new markets.</p><p>“I do think that Miami would have been a great one,” Cunningham said. “Everyone loves Florida. Nashville is an amazing city. Kansas City, amazing opportunity. But man, I don’t know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or Cleveland.”</p><p>Cunningham and the Indiana Fever were in action Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks. After pulling off an 89-87 win, the Sparks wasted no time roasting Cunningham with a perfect jab on social media.</p><p>"List of cities Indiana has beef with:&nbsp;Detroit,&nbsp;Cleveland, Los Angeles."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">List of cities Indiana has beef with:<br>Detroit<br>Cleveland<br>Los Angeles <a href="https://t.co/rdZTZxrKvk">pic.twitter.com/rdZTZxrKvk</a></p>— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) <a href="https://twitter.com/LASparks/status/1941668178620260488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>That marked the second win for the Sparks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in just over a week. Their previous victory came on June 26, when they beat Indiana 85-75.</p><p>The Fever were once again without Caitlin Clark, who missed her fifth straight game due to a groin injury. In her absence, Aliyah Boston stepped up with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Indiana.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/3420f398e1d59aa9a27c0094fd21aad6" width="1200" data-uuid="be92eb4e-ef55-3a50-9ed3-9ccbc121e245"><figcaption>Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8).© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>For the Sparks, Azura Stevens posted 21 points and 12 rebounds, while veteran guard Kelsey Plum added 20 points in the win.</p><p>As for Cunningham, she played 22 minutes and scored four points.</p><p>The Fever return to action Wednesday when they host the Golden State Valkyries. The Sparks are back home Thursday against the Minnesota Lynx.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/indiana-fever-rookie-makes-honest-225110617.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever-rookie-makes-honest-admission-on-wnba-teammates" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever-rookie-makes-honest-admission-on-wnba-teammates">Related: Indiana Fever Rookie Makes Honest Admission on WNBA Teammates</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/aliyah-boston-comments-caitlin-clarks-190652974.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-comments-caitlin-clarks-clear-change-physical-appearence" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/aliyah-boston-comments-caitlin-clarks-clear-change-physical-appearence">Related: Aliyah Boston Comments on Caitlin Clark's Clear Change in Physical Appearance</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/la-sparks-roast-indiana-fever-with-perfect-sophie-cunningham-reference">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:45:41 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>Sophie Cunningham</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">2b1bfb74-38d7-3f77-bd49-ecae3f81ad7d</guid><title><![CDATA[Emil Forsberg scores a goal as Red Bulls and Earthquakes play to 1-1 tie]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/emil-forsberg-scores-goal-red-044351648.html</link><description><![CDATA[Emil Forsberg scored a goal in his second consecutive game for the New York on Saturday night as the Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 tie.  Forsberg ran onto a ball played by Peter Stroud, zig-zagged to evade a pair of defenders near the penalty spot and then slipped a rising shot inside the left post to open the scoring in the 19th minute.  An own goal on New York's Mohammed Sofo, who redirected a cross played by San Jose's Cristian Espinoza into the net, made it 1-1 in the 58th minute.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Emil Forsberg scored a goal in his second consecutive game for the New York on Saturday night as the Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 tie. </p><p>Forsberg ran onto a ball played by Peter Stroud, zig-zagged to evade a pair of defenders near the penalty spot and then slipped a rising shot inside the left post to open the scoring in the 19th minute. </p><p>An own goal on New York&#39;s Mohammed Sofo, who redirected a cross played by San Jose&#39;s Cristian Espinoza into the net, made it 1-1 in the 58th minute. </p><p>San Jose played a man down after DeJuan Jones was shown his second yellow card in the 64th. </p><p>New York (8-7-6) is winless in four straight. </p><p>Carlos Miguel Coronel had three saves for the Red Bulls. </p><p>New York&#39;s Raheem Edwards was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute. </p><p>Daniel De Sousa Britto — known simply as “Daniel” — stopped three shots for the Earthquakes. </p><p>San Jose (7-7-7) is unbeaten in four consecutive games. </p><p>___</p><p>AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:43:51 +0000</pubDate><category>AP Sports Previews and Recaps</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">5b6ff5d2-f838-36ed-9c05-7806629a0b41</guid><title><![CDATA[Cancelled Cold war-era football tie finally completed after 65 years]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cancelled-cold-war-era-football-044217054.html</link><description><![CDATA[A European football tie cancelled due to Cold War-era tensions was finally completed in Northern Ireland on Saturday, 65 years on from its original schedule in 1960. - &#39;Politics paused, football endured&#39; -
  33. The completion of the tie was &quot;a missing chapter for both club&#39;s histories, it&#39;s great to finally get it played,&quot; Adam Carson, lifelong Glenavon fan and the club&#39;s supporter liaison officer, told AFP.
  34. &quot;Politics paused it, but football endured,&quot; said Carson, who originally hatched the idea.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/afp.com/028ef64bbeecf1173a891993cc0ba068" data-uuid="e5da249f-d6f9-3509-8e1b-fe18536d3616"><figcaption>The original tie was scrapped after both teams, on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain that divided Europe after World War II, were denied entry visas (Peter MURPHY)</figcaption></figure><p>A European football tie cancelled due to Cold War-era tensions was finally completed in Northern Ireland on Saturday, 65 years on from its original schedule in 1960.&nbsp;</p><p>Glenavon FC hosted FC Erzgebirge Aue -- known as Wismut Karl-Marx-Stadt during the communist era -- in Lurgan, 25 miles (40 kilometres) west of Belfast.</p><p>Over 1,000 away fans traveled from Germany to cheer on the visitors, who were East German champions in 1960.</p><p>The original tie was scrapped after both teams -- on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain that divided Europe after World War II -- were denied entry visas during a period of heightened political tension.</p><p>&quot;Those were hard times, governments weren&#39;t talking, no-one was let in or out,&quot; John Duggan, 91, who played for Glenavon in 1960, told AFP in Lurgan before the game.</p><p>Duggan was part of a powerful Glenavon side which was crowned 1959-60 Irish League champions, granting qualification for the European Cup.</p><p>But despite Europe&#39;s governing body Uefa allowing the home and away legs to take place in neutral countries, Glenavon withdrew from the competition due to lack of funds.&nbsp;</p><p>Saturday&#39;s unique match, organised as a pre-season friendly after fans from both teams got in touch to probe the idea of fulfilling the long-forgotten fixture, ended in a 2-0 win for the German side.</p><p>The game followed a &quot;first-leg&quot; of the rematch last year in Aue – 185 miles (300 kilometres) south of Berlin - which was won 5-0 by the Germans.</p><p>- &#39;Politics paused, football endured&#39; -</p><p>The completion of the tie was &quot;a missing chapter for both club&#39;s histories, it&#39;s great to finally get it played,&quot; Adam Carson, lifelong Glenavon fan and the club&#39;s supporter liaison officer, told AFP.</p><p>&quot;Politics paused it, but football endured,&quot; said Carson, who originally hatched the idea.</p><p>When Glenavon qualified for European competition in 2014 Carson noticed that there was a European Cup game in 1960 that was never played and &quot;put a couple of tweets&quot; about it, he said.</p><p>The idea was that &quot;wouldn&#39;t it be great to go across to Germany and actually play this game 60 years later,&quot; he said.</p><p>Carson&#39;s messages on social media were spotted by counterparts at the German side - who currently play in the third division of the Bundesliga - and a bond between the two clubs was forged.</p><p>FC Erzgebirge Aue fan and its volunteer press official Max Richter, who first contacted Carson about a link-up, said that &quot;today we close this little gap in our history and play this game which never happened.</p><p>&quot;The years when we were champions were in the 1950s and &#39;60s, our club was big then, for all our fans that love the history of our club it was very important to be here,&quot; he told AFP.</p><p>Robert Turkington, a Glenavon fan who was born in 1948 and has followed them since the 1950s &quot;when we were a great side&quot;, remembers the original game&#39;s cancellation.</p><p>&quot;I was only a kid but I remember people were disappointed, today is just brilliant to see,&quot; he told AFP with a beaming smile.</p><p>Glenavon fan Gareth Bridges, who went to the first leg in Germany, said that &quot;a real camaraderie has developed between both sets of supporters.</p><p>&quot;Hopefully it is something that can develop between the two clubs into the future as well,&quot; the 39-year-old told AFP.</p><p>pmu/jj</p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>AFP</source><dc:publisher>AFP</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:42:17 +0000</pubDate><category>english--shared--spo</category><category>english--shared--football</category><category>english--shared</category><category>english--europe--europe</category><category>english</category><category>english--europe</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">336b7fba-7592-3250-abcd-067af7c3bde7</guid><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry Catches Attention With Appearance at Lakers-Warriors Game]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/steph-curry-catches-attention-with-appearance-at-lakers-warriors-game</link><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors both lost in the playoffs last season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/steph-curry-catches-attention-with-appearance-at-lakers-warriors-game">Steph Curry Catches Attention With Appearance at Lakers-Warriors Game</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are both California-based heavyweights with iconic stars, but neither team reached the Western Conference Finals in the spring. LeBron James and the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the first round, and the Warriors also lost to the Timberwolves in five. However, their defeat was in the second round, and Steph Curry never returned after exiting Game 1 with a hamstring strain.</p><p>Golden State has made no major moves so far this summer, while Los Angeles agreed to a two-year, $16.6 million contract with free-agent center Deandre Ayton. Veteran big man Kevon Looney will leave the Warriors for the New Orleans Pelicans, and they must decide what to do about forward Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency.</p><p>Meanwhile, Curry was seen enjoying his offseason by taking in California Classic Summer League hoops on Saturday. The Warriors beat the Lakers 89-84 at the Chase Center.</p><p>Warriors fans reacted to Curry's attendance on social media.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/734c002f60908c6e4ac21a0aa97ea93c" width="1200" data-uuid="dc34c27e-6194-32df-8ace-92ad107be2e6"><figcaption>LeBron James (23) shoots over Steph Curry (30)© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>'He’s bought into the system," one person said. "He’s 100% winning one more in Golden State uni."</p><p>"That’s my goat," another said.</p><p>"The one and only Steph the chef Curry," another said.</p><p>"THE MAN IS LOVABLE, &nbsp;cute kid too," another said.</p><p>"Look at Curry, man," another said.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steph taking in some summer league action at Chase Center 👋 <a href="https://t.co/pLsfG0AOMw">pic.twitter.com/pLsfG0AOMw</a></p>— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1941653878048686314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p>Curry was 11th in the NBA with 24.5 points per game this past season. The future Hall of Famer shot 44.8 percent from the field (39.7 percent 3 PT) with 4.4 rebounds and six assists over 32.2 minutes.</p><p>Curry, who will turn 38 next season, is entering the last year of his contract.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lakers-turn-heads-move-immediately-055935729.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-turn-heads-with-move-immediately-after-nba-draft-" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-turn-heads-with-move-immediately-after-nba-draft-">Related: Lakers Turn Heads With Move Immediately After NBA Draft</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/warriors-nba-champion-emerges-potential-212300085.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/warriors-nba-champion-emerges-as-potential-lakers-target" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/warriors-nba-champion-emerges-as-potential-lakers-target">Related: Warriors NBA Champion Emerges as Potential Lakers Target</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/steph-curry-catches-attention-with-appearance-at-lakers-warriors-game">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:42:16 +0000</pubDate><category>Stephen Curry</category><category>All Lakers</category><category>NBA</category><category>Los Angeles Lakers</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">987e9e98-a40e-3f02-85ab-79539a4f08ca</guid><title><![CDATA[Paul Pierce Doubles Down On Wild Take; Claims He&#39;s A Better Pure Scorer Than Jordan, LeBron, And Durant]]></title><link>https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/paul-pierce-doubles-down-wild-take-claims-better-pure-scorer-than-jordan-lebron-durant</link><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce firmly believes he is a better pure scorer than the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/paul-pierce-doubles-down-wild-take-claims-better-pure-scorer-than-jordan-lebron-durant">Paul Pierce Doubles Down On Wild Take; Claims He's A Better Pure Scorer Than Jordan, LeBron, And Durant</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net">Fadeaway World</a>.</i></p><p>Former NBA star Paul Pierce has dished out some sizzling hot takes over the years, and he was at it again on Thursday. <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dude-keeps-lying-himself-nba-073414112.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/dude-keeps-lying-to-himself-nba-fans-troll-paul-pierce-for-disagreeing-with-lebron-james-about-kevin-durants-scoring-skills" data-original-link="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/dude-keeps-lying-to-himself-nba-fans-troll-paul-pierce-for-disagreeing-with-lebron-james-about-kevin-durants-scoring-skills">Pierce claimed he was probably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA</a> on <em>Speak,&nbsp;</em>and received a lot of pushback for that.</p><p>If you'd thought that would lead to Pierce changing his mind, though, you'd be mistaken. The 47-year-old doubled down, picking himself as the better pure scorer over the likes of <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/tag/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/tag/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, and <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/tag/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>, via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLs9K3gBuBh/?hl=en" rel="nofollow"><em>Speak</em></a>.</p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or Michael Jordan?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Paul Pierce:</strong> "I can score in more ways than Michael Jordan."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or Allen Iverson?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "I can score in more ways than Allen Iverson."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or Kevin Durant?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "That's close. I think I got a little more post-game than Kevin. We got a lot of the same arsenal, but I got him a little bit."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or Steph Curry?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "Oh yeah, I can do more offensively than Steph."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or James Harden?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "My middy is better than James'. My post-game is better than James'. About even on threes, going to the rack. Paul Pierce."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Paul Pierce or [Tracy McGrady]?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "Now that one was close. Wow. Man, T-Mac like, he can post-up; he can do a lot of things, down screen, off the dribble. Damn. I got to the line more than him. I'm taking me."</em></p><p><em><strong>Q:</strong> "Last one. Paul Pierce or LeBron James?"</em></p><p><em><strong>Pierce:</strong> "This is not even a conversation."</em></p><p>It's true that Pierce could do a lot of different things well when it came to scoring. There were no real holes in his game, and he finished his career with an average of 19.7 points per game. He averaged 25 or more points in five separate seasons, which is quite impressive.</p><p>All that said, Pierce's all-around abilities didn't translate to him becoming one of the very best scorers in NBA history. He never won a scoring title in his career and didn't manage to shoot 50% from the field in any of his 19 seasons either.</p><p>So, despite having that all-around game, Pierce wasn't an all-time great volume scorer and wasn't very efficient either. At the end of the day, that's what really matters.</p><p>Jordan, for example, won a record 10 scoring titles during his storied career and shot over 50% from the field in six seasons. Durant, meanwhile, has won four scoring titles and has failed to shoot over 50% from the field in just five seasons in a career that has spanned nearly two decades.</p><p>Even James, whom Pierce dismissed, has gone down as a better scorer than him. The 21-time All-Star is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has averaged at least 25 points in 20 seasons. He has also shot at least 50% from the field in 14 of his 22 seasons.</p><p>Ultimately, it's your production that matters. This conversation is similar to the one about who has the better "bag?" <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lebron-shuts-down-no-bag-200646905.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lebron-shuts-no-bag-talk-50-billion-points" data-original-link="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lebron-shuts-no-bag-talk-50-billion-points">James dismissed the "no bag" talk recently</a>&nbsp;by hilariously stating he has 50 billion points. You can try to diminish his scoring prowess all you want, but the numbers don't lie.&nbsp;</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/baron-davis-calls-paul-pierce-185118885.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/baron-davis-paul-pierce-greatest-athlete-los-angeles" data-original-link="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/baron-davis-paul-pierce-greatest-athlete-los-angeles">Related: Baron Davis Calls Paul Pierce The Greatest Athlete To Come Out Of Los Angeles</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/paul-pierce-doubles-down-wild-take-claims-better-pure-scorer-than-jordan-lebron-durant">Fadeaway World</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Fadeaway World</source><dc:publisher>Fadeaway World</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:39:35 +0000</pubDate><category>Paul Pierce</category><category>LeBron James</category><category>NBA News &amp; Media</category><category>Kevin Durant</category><category>Michael Jordan</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">a373ec16-febd-30c8-af25-3f76bdcdc646</guid><title><![CDATA[Ian Smith and David Da Costa score goals, Timbers beat Revolution 2-1]]></title><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ian-smith-david-da-costa-043839880.html</link><description><![CDATA[Ian Smith scored his first goal in MLS, David Da Costa also scored a goal and the Portland Timbers beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night.  Maxime Crépeau had two saves for Portland (9-5-6).  David Da Costa bent a shot from outside the area between two defenders and inside the back post to give the Timbers a 2-1 lead in the 72nd minute.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ian Smith scored his first goal in MLS, David Da Costa also scored a goal and the Portland Timbers beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. </p><p>Maxime Crépeau had two saves for Portland (9-5-6). </p><p>David Da Costa bent a shot from outside the area between two defenders and inside the back post to give the Timbers a 2-1 lead in the 72nd minute. </p><p>Smith opened the scoring in the 20th minute when the 22-year-old rookie defender blasted a half-volley, off a cross played by Santiago Moreno, from the left side of the area into the net. </p><p>Luca Langoni, on the counter-attack, ran onto a long arcing ball played ahead by Carles Gil and cut back to evade a defender before he calmly scored from the right side of the area to make it 1-1 in the 35th minute. </p><p>Aljaz Ivacic stopped three shots for the Revolution. </p><p>New England (6-7-6) is winless in four straight.</p><p>___</p><p>AP soccer: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/soccer">https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Associated Press</source><dc:publisher>Associated Press</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:38:39 +0000</pubDate><category>AP Sports Previews and Recaps</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">0d096e36-ec87-3f2c-8d2e-c9ab8bf938a1</guid><title><![CDATA[Aaron Glenn&#39;s Jets &#39;Building Block&#39; An Easy Choice]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-aaron-glenn-building-block-garrett-wilson-easy-choice</link><description><![CDATA[New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is building the foundation for his team this offseason, with one player central to it all.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-aaron-glenn-building-block-garrett-wilson-easy-choice">Aaron Glenn's Jets 'Building Block' An Easy Choice</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has gone about his business with aplomb this offseason, cleaning up the mess left by the previous regime and trying to instill his way of doing things.</p><p>Not many are expecting much from the Jets in 2025, and that is fine; they aren't expected to seriously challenge. This year is all about building the right foundation and creating a culture that, in a few years, will be key in the franchise finally seeing some success.</p><p>To do that, you need a group of players to build around and to help bring that vision to life. For Bleacher Report, the promising building block New York and Glenn have is <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/jets-garrett-wilson-led-receiver-140135256.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-garrett-wilson-led-receiver-room-keys-training-camp-watch-list" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-garrett-wilson-led-receiver-room-keys-training-camp-watch-list">Garrett Wilson</a>.</p><p>"For now, Garrett Wilson is still on his rookie deal, though the New York Jets could give him a pay raise within the next few months," <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25212448-every-nfl-teams-most-promising-building-block-entering-2025">Bleacher Report's Moe Moton writes</a>. "He's earned it.</p><p>"Wilson will reunite with his former Ohio State teammate, Justin Fields, who signed a two-year deal with the Jets. If they can rekindle chemistry from their collegiate years, Wilson could post receiving numbers that are indicative of his true production ceiling."</p><p></p><figure><img height="668" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/88ec34f3e8cb35bb4a3a5943773a2275" width="1200" data-uuid="2a72a5e7-45a1-3cc7-9562-ff81153d4dd1"><figcaption>New York Jets' Garrett Wilson and Allen LazardVincent Carchietta - Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That's an easy choice, right? We think so, although Sauce Gardner is another great option, but given how little else the offense has outside of Wilson (maybe Breece Hall) in terms of genuine firepower, nailing your colors to Wilson's mast is smart business.</p><p>Of course, what else is smart is locking down No. 5 to a long-term contract, something that is thought to be in the works this offseason, and while we aren't sure of the timeline, there is hope that the two sides will come together and agree on something.</p><p>The Jets, at this stage of yet another rebuild, can't afford to lose someone who could easily be seen as their best player... especially when they are viewed as a foundational building block.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/justin-fields-jets-weapons-receive-171724164.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-justin-fields-weapons-horror-ranking-f-tier-preview" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-justin-fields-weapons-horror-ranking-f-tier-preview">Related: Justin Fields' Jets Weapons Receive Horrifying Ranking</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/jets-urged-trade-15-td-144554311.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-urged-to-trade-for-15-td-receiver-from-nfc-contender-packers-romeo-doubs" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-urged-to-trade-for-15-td-receiver-from-nfc-contender-packers-romeo-doubs">Related: Jets Urged To Trade for 15-TD Receiver from NFC Contender</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/new-york-jets-aaron-glenn-building-block-garrett-wilson-easy-choice">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:37:00 +0000</pubDate><category>New York Jets</category><category>NFL</category><category>Garrett Wilson</category><category>Jets Country</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">27cf7e44-6c8e-3b68-94fd-6c8e3e865bde</guid><title><![CDATA[Magnitude Returns In Style With Big Iowa Derby Win; Quickick Up In Last Jump In Oaks]]></title><link>https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/magnitude-returns-in-style-with-big-iowa-derby-win-quickick-up-in-last-jump-in-oaks</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Asmussen gets fifth Iowa Derby win with front-end victory while Tom Amoss-trained filly takes Oaks with last-to-first rally]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/magnitude-returns-in-style-with-big-iowa-derby-win-quickick-up-in-last-jump-in-oaks">Magnitude Returns In Style With Big Iowa Derby Win; Quickick Up In Last Jump In Oaks</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://paulickreport.com">Paulick Report</a>.</i></p><p>Sidelined since February after undergoing surgery to remove an ankle chip, Winchell Thoroughbreds&#39; Magnitude toyed with his five rivals in Saturday&#39;s $250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa, running off to a 9 1/4-length front-end victory under Ben Curtis for trainer Steve Asmussen.</p><p>Among the top Triple Crown contenders following a similar runaway win in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds Feb. 15, Magnitude went to the sidelines after that victory, undergoing successful surgery to remove the chip. After returning to training and recording his first breeze on May 15, he was the easiest kind of winner in the Iowa Derby, covering the 1 1/16 miles on a track rated &quot;good&quot; in 1:42.26 after setting fractions of :23.29 for the opening quarter mile, :46.66 for the half, 1:10.94 for six furlongs, and 1:36.01 for a mile.</p><p>Magnitude, a 3-year-old colt by Not This Time out of Rockaholic, by Bernardini, was bred in Kentucky by Ron Stolich and purchased for $450,000 from the Gainesway consignment at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.</p><p>Winning for the fourth time in eight career starts, Magnitude paid $3.40 as the odds-on favorite, giving Asmussen his fifth Iowa  Derby win.</p><p>Itsmybirthday finished a distant second, 4 1/4 lengths to the good of Mister Omaha in third. Maverama, Mickswagger, and Authentic Gallop completed the order of finish.</p><p>Big Truzz, double-entered in this race and the Indiana Derby (where he finished sixth), was scratched. </p><p><strong>Quickick&#39;s Stretch Rally Earns Oaks Victory</strong><br><br>Unlike the Iowa Derby, where Magnitude was never headed on the front end, Greg Tramontin&#39;s Greenwell Thoroughbreds&#39; Quickick rallied from last to win the $225,000 Iowa Oaks by a nose over Sayucan, who led until the very last jump. It was 13 lengths back to Paradise City in third, followed by Legal Empress, Yes Ma&#39;am, A Thousand Miles, Nilo&#39;s Rose, and Two Bar.</p><p>Ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr. for trainer Tom Amoss, Quickick was sent away the even-money favorite against seven other 3-year-old fillies after running in graded stakes in her last six races. While not winning any of those contests, the daughter of McKinzie finished second behind eventual champion Immersive in the G1 Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland last fall and third to Immersive in the G1 Breeders&#39; Cup Juvenile Fillies. She came into the Iowa Oaks off a sixth-place effort over a sloppy track in the G1 Acorn on June 6. </p><p>The start of the Oaks was delayed when 94-1 outsider Kerry&#39;s Kiss became fractious after the field was loaded in the gate. She was scratched, with the remainder of the field unloaded while officials reset the numbers in the stalls. Heavenly Sunset from the Brad Cox barn was scratched earlier.</p><p>When the gates opened and rain beginning to fall, Sayucan went to the lead under Elvin Gonzalez under pressure early from A Thousand Miles. After an opening quarter-mile in :23.40 and a half in :47.50, Sayucan began to open up on the field, and after six furlongs in 1:12.70 was about five lengths in front. </p><p>Quickick, last early, began to move on the far turn and was sent five wide by Hernandez turning into the stretch. Sayucan had what appeared to be an insurmountable six-length lead with a furlong to run, but Hernandez kept to his task aboard Quickick, winning by the narrowest of margins in the final stride.</p><p>She paid $4.20 to win. The Iowa Oaks was Quickick&#39;s second victory from nine starts, her previous win being a Saratoga maiden special weight race last year.</p><p>Bred by Gainesway and Whisper Hill Farm, Quickick was purchased by Tramontin for $550,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Tramontin was partners with Maggi Moss in G1 Woody Stephens winner No Parole, also trained by Amoss. This was the second Iowa Oaks win for Amoss, who took the 2006 running with Baghdaria.</p><p>Showers turned to a torrential downpour after the Iowa Oaks that led to a lengthy weather delay before the next race on the track&#39;s annual Festival of Racing card.</p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/magnitude-returns-in-style-with-big-iowa-derby-win-quickick-up-in-last-jump-in-oaks">Paulick Report</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Paulick Report</source><dc:publisher>Paulick Report</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:30:54 +0000</pubDate><category>Sports</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">649a7b77-c658-3dfc-9d55-5cdb3d37f2b8</guid><title><![CDATA[Indiana Fever Player on Temporary Leave Reacts to New Post From WNBA Team]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-reacts-new-post-from-wnba-team</link><description><![CDATA[Indiana Fever players takes to social media.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-reacts-new-post-from-wnba-team">Indiana Fever Player on Temporary Leave Reacts to New Post From WNBA Team </a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Indiana Fever have been highly successful as of late, heading into a matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks.&nbsp;</p><p>Indiana has won three straight games, defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup Championship during their run.&nbsp;</p><p>While the Fever await the return of their biggest star, Caitlin Clark, who is currently working through a groin injury, they are also waiting for Damiris Dantas to return to the lineup.&nbsp;</p><p>Dantas is currently playing overseas with the Brazilian national team. She's participating in the AmeriCupW, looking to help Brazil in their position for the World Cup and the Olympics.&nbsp;</p><p>On Saturday, Dantas took to social media, sharing her response to the Fever's new post.&nbsp;</p><p>Indiana posted Dantas' stats from Dantas' latest game against Team Mexico.&nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/ca9ea737eba56e041a91522291dd3a06" width="454" data-uuid="10861295-d893-3862-97bc-3525b7a0f11d"><figcaption>Damiris Dantas, Instagram&nbsp;Damiris Dantas&amp;comma; Instagram </figcaption></figure><p></p><p>During the win over Team Mexico, Damiris Dantas posted 24 points, six rebounds and four assists per game. She was also effective on the defensive end, notching three steals in the game for Team Brazil.&nbsp;</p><p>Dantas has helped Team Brazil for years, producing quality numbers during the AmeriCupW. The Fever forward has been playing professional basketball since 2010 with COC/Jundai.&nbsp;</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/299d5dc2aace7487319f623a4b480399" width="1200" data-uuid="f6c9c192-c912-3466-b38c-4cbac92f3184"><figcaption>Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas (12) and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8). © Grace Smith&amp;sol;IndyStar &amp;sol; USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images  </figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Damiris Dantas is currently working through her second season with the Indiana Fever. During the 2025 season with the Fever, Dantas has posted 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.&nbsp;</p><p>Dantas last hit the floor for the Fever on June 25.&nbsp;</p><p>While Indiana awaits the return of Dantas, they have relied on Aliyah Boston. Natasha Howard and even rookie Makayla Timpson during their win streak over the Minnesota Lynx, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/sophie-cunningham-sends-message-aliyah-021601910.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/sophie-cunningham-sends-message-aliyah-boston-after-new-post-friday" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/sophie-cunningham-sends-message-aliyah-boston-after-new-post-friday">Related: Sophie Cunningham Sends Message to Aliyah Boston After New Post on Friday</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/caitlin-clark-reacts-sophie-cunninghams-010309844.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-reacts-sophie-cunninghams-physical-appearance-fever-practice" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-reacts-sophie-cunninghams-physical-appearance-fever-practice">Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to Sophie Cunningham's Physical Appearance at Fever Practice</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-reacts-new-post-from-wnba-team">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:30:29 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>WNBA</category></item><item><guid isPermalink="false">131589e9-0dde-357e-909c-fcd5af92a023</guid><title><![CDATA[Fans Saying the Same Thing About Caitlin Clark After Fever&#39;s Loss Against Sparks]]></title><link>https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fans-saying-same-about-caitlin-clark-fevers-loss-sparks</link><description><![CDATA[Tough loss for Indiana.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fans-saying-same-about-caitlin-clark-fevers-loss-sparks">Fans Saying the Same Thing About Caitlin Clark After Fever's Loss Against Sparks    </a> originally appeared on <a href="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</a>.</i></p><p>The Indiana Fever came crashing back down to earth on Saturday night after a tough home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, 89-87.&nbsp;</p><p>Indiana entered this game on a three-game winning streak, which included Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup championship win against the Minnesota Lynx. That run came to an end on Saturday, though, after the Fever gave up another fourth-quarter lead en route to their ninth loss of the season.&nbsp;</p><p>Caitlin Clark watched this game from the bench again as the newly crowned WNBA All-Star Game captain sat out for a fifth consecutive game with a lingering groin injury. After the game, Fever fans on social media could not help but point out how badly this team is missing their best player on the court.&nbsp;</p><p>"That was a panicked team at the end. Needed CC badly," a <a href="https://x.com/kraus_jonathan/status/1941666678477090934">comment</a> on X read.&nbsp;</p><p>"we need caitlin to come back healthy and the fever needs more height asap bruhhh 💔" another <a href="https://x.com/sidelpm/status/1941667053724713217">said</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>"We winning the ones we shouldn’t and losing the ones we should win. Go figure. Hope we get Caitlin back next game," a fan <a href="https://x.com/kenswift/status/1941666824556355797">posted</a>.</p><p></p><figure><img height="800" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/athlon_sports_articles_610/8af8dda90394583b813ba5e4f3099959" width="1200" data-uuid="c24f02e8-86f0-3500-908c-d8ccdfa0da56"><figcaption>Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on against the Minnesota Lynx amid her injury.© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>"The Sparks run like the Fever, this is where a healthy Clark makes the difference," a <a href="https://x.com/KellyElasion/status/1941667149271191752">reaction</a> read.&nbsp;</p><p>"I was told they play better without CC🤷🏾" another <a href="https://x.com/_laTodd/status/1941667828190347334">said</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>"Team is pathetic blowing ANOTHER 6 point lead with 3 minutes to go. But yeah they are totally better without Clark on the floor," a user <a href="https://x.com/caitlinsclark22/status/1941666546381623543">wrote</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>As sensed in the sarcasm in a couple of the reactions above, the fans clearly do not agree with the notion that the Fever are a more dangerous side without Clark, despite what some analysts <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-194818076.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-are-more-dangerous-without-caitlin-clark" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/former-wnba-coach-says-fever-are-more-dangerous-without-caitlin-clark">might say</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Indiana will get a chance to get back to winning ways on Wednesday when it returns to action against the Golden State Valkyries in another home game. However, whether Clark suits up for that one or not remains uncertain at this point.</p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-035305640.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/wnba-blown-away-indiana-fever-play-sparks-sydney-colson">Related: WNBA Blown Away by Indiana Fever Play Against Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lexie-hull-steals-show-her-013046193.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/lexie-hull-steals-the-show-outfit-fever-sparks">Related: Lexie Hull Steals the Show With Her Outfit for Fever-Sparks</a></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-020834353.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-a-lot-of-pain-injury-scare" data-original-link="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-player-temporary-leave-a-lot-of-pain-injury-scare">Related: Indiana Fever Player on Temporary Leave Was 'in a Lot of Pain' After Injury Scare</a></strong></p><p><i>This story was originally reported by <a href="https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fans-saying-same-about-caitlin-clark-fevers-loss-sparks">Athlon Sports</a> on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.</i></p>]]></content:encoded><dc:creator></dc:creator><source>Athlon Sports</source><dc:publisher>Athlon Sports</dc:publisher><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:30:27 +0000</pubDate><category>Indiana Fever</category><category>Los Angeles Sparks</category><category>Caitlin Clark</category><category>WNBA</category></item></channel></rss>

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