Wembanyama signs multi-year contract extension with Spurs
July 10 : The San Antonio Spurs have signed Frenchman Victor Wembanyama to a multi-year contract extension, the team said on Friday.
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Argentina, Australia, England seek first Nations Championship wins
July 10 : Argentina, Australia and England are all looking for their first wins in the new Nations Championship this Saturday after defeat on the opening weekend, while Scotland will be hoping for a breakthrough triumph.
Sources: Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA - ESPN
Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica has reached a multiyear agreement to play for UCLA, sources told ESPN, giving the Bruins arguably the best European prospect in his age group and an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft.
Justin Verlander's retirement announcement comes with a well-earned hat tip to SI Swimsuit legend Kate Upton
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP Justin Verlander announced on social media he will be retiring after this season, his 22nd in the big leagues. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)
FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina's win over Egypt
July 9 : FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.
Didier Deschamps unconcerned by Argentinian officials in France-Morocco World Cup clash - ESPN
France head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.
Justin Verlander announces he will retire after this season: 'I've realized that time has come'
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP Justin Verlander announced on social media he will be retiring after this season, his 22nd in the big leagues. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)
Andreescu reflects on past triumphs over Williams ahead of Canadian Open
TORONTO, July 8 : Nearly seven years after defeating 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the 2019 U.S. Open final, Canadian Bianca Andreescu still feels a little bad for denying the American a 24th major.