The U.S. Men’s National Team survived a tense Gold Cup quarterfinal matchup against Costa Rica on Sunday night, advancing with a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout win after the game ended 2–2 in regulation.
Angel Reese continues to make waves in her WNBA season, notching a standout performance on Sunday as the Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 92–85.
Alabama has landed one of the top offensive prospects in the country, as standout running back Ezavier “EJ” Crowell announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Thursday. Crowell, a powerful 5-foot-11, 210-pound back from Jackson High School in Alabama, is ranked No. 3 among running backs and No. 31 overall in ESPN’s 2026 recruiting rankings. He chose Alabama over other top programs including Georgia, Auburn, Florida State, and Texas.
The New York Mets are awaiting test results after right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning collapsed during a game Thursday night, sparking concerns of a possible Achilles injury. The 28-year-old crumpled to the ground after fielding a comebacker in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves.
Wander Franco, former shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been convicted in the Dominican Republic for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The offense occurred when Franco was 21 years old.
Democrats in Northern Virginia are in the midst of a crowded and fast-moving primary to determine who will succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly in the state’s 11th Congressional District. Connolly, a veteran lawmaker and fixture in Fairfax County politics, passed away in May, prompting a special election.
The owner of a Colorado funeral home is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to a scheme involving nearly 190 decomposing bodies and the distribution of fake ashes to grieving families. Jon Hallford, who operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, admitted to defrauding clients by taking payments for cremations that never occurred and misrepresenting the remains returned to families.
The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Kutter Crawford will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a wrist injury sustained off the field. Manager Alex Cora confirmed that the 29-year-old right-hander underwent surgery on his throwing wrist following what he described as an “unfortunate accident” unrelated to baseball activities.
Veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin is reuniting with the Seattle Seahawks, the team that originally drafted him in 2017. The 29-year-old defensive back has agreed to a one-year contract reportedly worth $3 million, with the potential to earn up to $1 million more through performance incentives. The move strengthens Seattle’s secondary with a familiar face who brings both experience and leadership.
The Dallas Mavericks made a franchise-defining move on Wednesday night by selecting Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Mavericks, who had just a 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick in the lottery, defied the odds to secure the top spot and wasted no time locking in the 6-foot-9 standout.
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