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It’s Tuesday, July 8. On this day in 2000, Venus Williams won her first Wimbledon title, defeating Lindsay Davenport, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious tennis career.
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🏀 Heat Acquire Norman Powell in 3-Team Trade |
The Heat received a major scoring boost, picking up sharpshooting guard Norman Powell in a three-team deal with the Clippers and Jazz.
Miami sent Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson to Utah, while LA swapped Powell for Utah’s John Collins and a 2027 second‑round pick.
Powell, coming off a career-best 21.8 PPG and 42% three‑point shooting, injects potent scoring punch into Miami’s backcourt alongside Tyler Herro.
The Clippers land a versatile big in Collins, while Utah banks assets—a pick, Love, and Anderson—to bolster their rebuild. |
🎾 Quarterfinals Begin at Wimbledon | |
The Wimbledon quarterfinals swing into action today at the All England Club. See full schedule.
The men’s draw features Jannik Sinner vs. American Ben Shelton, rounding off a gritty fourth‑round where world No. 1 Sinner advanced after Grigor Dimitrov retired injured—Sinner, battling his own elbow issue, showed moxy and sympathy in a dramatic finish.
The other quarterfinals are Flavio Cobolli vs. Novak Djokovic, American Taylor Fritz vs. Karen Khachanov, and Cameron Norrie vs. Carlos Alcaraz.
Meanwhile on the women’s side, the action features No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. Laura Siegemund, Iga Swiatek vs. Liudmila Samsonova, Mirra Andreeva vs. Belinda Bencic, and American Amanda Anisimova vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. |
🏀 Magic Sign Paolo Banchero to Max Extension |
The Magic locked in their franchise cornerstone, agreeing to a five-year rookie max extension with Paolo Banchero.
The deal is worth $239 million guaranteed and could escalate to as much as $287 million with supermax incentives tied to All‑NBA, MVP, or DPOY honors.
With a player option in the final year—the first of its kind since Luka Doncic and Trae Young in 2021—Banchero now steps firmly into his role as the face of the Magic, pairing his 25.9 ppg, 7.5 rpg breakout season with long-term commitment.
This extension signals Orlando’s “win‑now” vibes, keeping their young core intact alongside Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and newly acquired Desmond Bane. |
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► Padres star Manny Machado recorded his 2,000th career hit on Monday night vs. the Diamondbacks, becoming the fourth player in Padres history to reach this milestone and joined elite MLB company. (See Details)
► Red Sox star Alex Bregman, sidelined since May 24 with a strained right quad, is progressing well in rehab and could return to Boston's lineup before the All-Star break without needing a minor-league rehab assignment. (More)
► Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, selected as an All-Star "Legend Pick" despite only nine starts this season, expressed surprise and gratitude, calling it a "tremendous honor" while acknowledging the unusual circumstances of his inclusion. (More)
► The MLB All-Star Game rosters excluded notable players like Mets' Juan Soto, Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, and Astros' Framber Valdez, highlighting surprising snubs despite their strong performances. (See Details)
► MLB named Cubs infielder Michael Busch, Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, and Blue Jays outfielder George Springer as the MLB Players of the Week. (More)
► Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe's father, Michael Volpe, was caught on video in an expletive-laden confrontation with a Mets fan heckling his struggling son during the Subway Series at Citi Field. (See Video)
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The Latest in Golf:
► Jordan Spieth, after withdrawing from the Travelers Championship due to a neck injury, confirms he is healthy and will compete in the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. (More)
► Collin Morikawa reportedly hired legendary caddie Billy Foster for a two-week stint at the Scottish Open and The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, as he continues to search for a permanent caddie after recent splits. (More)
► Sergio Garcia and his Fireballs GC team aim to defend their individual and team titles at the LIV Golf Andalucia tournament in Spain, as they compete against a strong field including Jon Rahm and David Puig. (Preview)
► Lucas Glover, a former U.S. Open champion, expressed strong opposition to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour, arguing that their return would be unfair to loyal PGA Tour players. (See Details)
► The Genesis Scottish Open at Renaissance Club in Scotland offers a $9 million purse, with the winner earning $1.53 million, attracting top players like defending champion Robert MacIntyre and eight of the world's top 10. (More) |
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► The Pacers confirmed that Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season due to surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon sustained during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. (More)
► The 76ers reportedly re-signed free agent guard Kyle Lowry, 39, to a one-year deal for his 20th NBA season, keeping veteran leadership and depth for their young backcourt. (More)
► Kansas lawmakers extended the deadline to June 2026 for the Chiefs and Royals to accept a stadium financing plan, with a requested decision by December 2025. (See Details)
► The Flyers re-signed Cam York to a five-year, $25.75 million deal to anchor their blue line, while the Mammoth brought back physical center Jack McBain on a five-year, $21.25 million contract. (More)
► Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson announced his retirement from the NHL after a 13-season career, highlighted by 747 games, 433 points, and back-to-back titles with the Lightning. (More)
► Legendary college coach Urban Meyer declined a college football GM role, humorously comparing it to stepping on a rusty nail, and warned that the evolving landscape could deter traditional coaches from taking such positions. (See Details)
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Who holds the record for the most men's singles Wimbledon titles in the Open Era?
Yesterday's Results: Suzuki (51%), Rose (34%), Cobb (9%), Mattingly (5%) |
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