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The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete, and the drama is just getting started
FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. The US have reached the Round of 32, which shouldn’t be surprising.
Sources: Coby White to re-sign with Hornets on 3-year, $74M deal - ESPN
Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Tom Dundon doesn't plan to contribute to Portland arena upgrades - ESPN
Amid backlash over his decision to give new coach Micah Nori a reportedly low-value contract, Portland Trail Blazers governor Tom Dundon is digging in his heels that public money only should fund a $600 million makeover of the Moda Center.
2026 Travelers Championship: Schedule, how to watch on ESPN - ESPN
The PGA Tour heads to Cromwell, Connecticut, this week for the final signature event of the year, the Travelers Championship. Fresh off winning the 2026 U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark leads a star-studded field into TPC River Highlands.
Fantasy basketball: LaMelo takes some heat off Anthony Edwards - ESPN
Another big trade in the Association, as the Charlotte Hornets dealt star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday for former Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid and a bevy of draft considerations. Let's dig into the fantasy ramifications of this splash deal.
Briton Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
PARIS: Briton Oscar Onley, who finished fourth in the race last year, has been forced to pull out of next month’s Tour de France due to a shoulder injury, his team said on Thursday. Onley, who has had a season disrupted by injuries and illness, dislocated his shoulder in a crash during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes earlier this month. He crashed over a safety barrier on a speedy descent and was saved from a fall down into a ravine when he was caught in the branches of a tree,. “Further medical investigations have confirmed a significant shoulder injury,” Netcompany Ineos said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this means Oscar will be unable to compete in this year’s Tour de France.” The 23-year-old managed to finish the sixth stage in Auvergne despite his crash, but rolled over the line almost half an hour after the stage winner. He pulled out of the race before the next stage. “I’m gutted not to be able to line up for the Tour de France this year,” said the Scot. “My focus is now on recovering and getting my shoulder in a good place, but I’m really motivated to try and make something out of this season.” He has been unable to finish in three of his five stage races this year. He finished fourth overall at the Tour of the Algarve in February but then had to pull out of Paris-Nice in March with illness.
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to auction as soccer collectables soar
LONDON June 25 : The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England — made famous by Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal — is set to go up for auction with a $2.5-million opening bid, Heritage Auctions said.