Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman with extension, raise - ESPN
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.
Washington Sport News
MLB set for earliest opening day in 2027, if there is a season - ESPN
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day.
Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday: White House
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale. “His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a briefing on Thursday. “This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America’s ability to host the world on the grandest stage.” The US leader will also attend a reception for football’s world governing body FIFA at Trump Tower in New York on Friday, Leavitt said. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had announced in June that Trump would attend the final in New Jersey and present the trophy to the winners, but it had not been confirmed by the White House. Leavitt said she did not know whether Trump would be supporting Argentina or Spain, after he criticized the European nation at a NATO summit last week for failing to help with the Iran war. While Trump has not attended any World Cup games so far, he has been involved in the tournament in a more controversial way. Trump confirmed earlier this month that he asked FIFA’s Infantino to review a decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun during a game against Bosnia. FIFA suspended Balogun’s one-game ban ahead of the Americans’ next match, against Belgium.
Revamped England bowl in 2nd ODI against India
CARDIFF: England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field in the second one-day international against India in Cardiff as the hosts bolstered their pace attack in a bid to level the three-match series. Spin-bowling all-rounder Liam Dawson, despite making an ODI best 68 during India’s six-wicket win in the first of a three-match series at Edgbaston on Tuesday, was dropped as was paceman Josh Tongue. Their places were taken by the seam-bowling duo of Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood, with England on a run of 14 defeats in their last 20 ODIs. India, top of the ODI rankings, made one enforced change with Ishan Kishan replacing unwell wicket-keeper KL Rahul.
Gotham v Spirit clash draws record New York crowd for women's sports
NEW YORK, July 15 : Gotham FC welcomed back striker Sam Kerr and secured a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit in front of a record crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City on Wednesday, as the women's game kept the ball rolling in America's summer of soccer.
Female wrestler who was allegedly sexually assaulted by trans athlete opens up on waging Title IX lawsuit
Washington state girls' wrestler Kallie Keeler and her mother Stephanie Brown have filed a lawsuit after Keeler was allegedly sexually assaulted by a trans competitor during a match.
Devils sign veteran forward Anthony Mantha to 2-year, $9.5M deal - ESPN
The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million, the team announced Wednesday. Mantha will get $5.4M next season and $4.1M in 2027-28.
Cowboys pass rusher Charles Snowden suspended 3 games by NFL after DUI plea
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is cited for speeding and not having his driver's license in Davie, Florida, marking his third encounter with the Davie Police Department this offseason (Credit: Davie Police Department).