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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Open. He released an apology taking full responsibility and citing physical and mental tolls from injuries.

An 11-month NBA investigation has revealed no evidence that the Los Angeles Clippers funneled sponsor money to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap.

Explosive guard Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, finishing his career as the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles.

Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his football future following the death of his father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68.

US President Donald Trump has publicly defended embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would be a terrible mistake following intense backlash over a scrapped World Cup investment plan.

Amy Hunt claimed her first senior international title by winning the women's 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

The Carabao Cup second round draw has paired Everton with Preston North End and Chelsea with Luton Town ahead of ties scheduled for late August.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy next summer.

Jorge Messi, the father and former agent of football icon Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina.

The Houston Astros have acquired Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

The Toronto Blue Jays are weighing trade offers for pitcher Jose Soriano just after acquiring him in a deadline deal that cost them top prospect Arjun Nimmala.

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

The Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their rotation by acquiring standout right-hander José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in a multi-player trade.

England and Wales have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency following the collapse of a controversial $4.2 billion World Cup equity plan.

The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and future draft picks.

Indian athletes Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured silver and bronze medals in the men’s triple jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026, delivering a historic double podium finish for the country.

Despite widespread focus on player injuries, analysis of the Oakland Athletics' 2026 season reveals that systemic pitching failures are driving their poor record.

Ricky Pearsall has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after choosing to undergo surgery for a persistent knee injury, prompting the San Francisco 49ers to bring back veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Prince William and Princess Kate made a rare public family outing to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, accompanied by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Mykhailo Mudryk is cleared to return to competitive football with Chelsea after his doping ban was lifted, ending a nearly two-year absence from the pitch.