Novak Djokovic advances to Wimbledon semifinals after injured Alex de Minaur withdraws

World No. 2 seeded Novak Djokovic has advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after it was announced that his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, was forced to withdraw due to a hip injury. According to Howard Fendrich The
Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard after he withdraws from Team USA 2024 Olympics roster

USA Basketball announced on Wednesday that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and later revealed that Derrick White of the
Daniil Medvedev defeats World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon quarterfinals

No. 5 seeded Daniil Medvedev eliminated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a five-set, 4 hour match in Tuesday’s quarterfinals match at Wimbledon, winning 6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 2–6, 6–3. Sinner fired 17 aces, converted 3 of 6
Spain’s Lamine Yamal, 16, becomes youngest scorer in Euro history with goal vs. France

Spain’s Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to ever score at a men’s European Championship on Tuesday, with a goal against France in their semifinal match. The 16-year-old Yamal scored in the 21st minute, collecting the ball
Men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley agrees to new 6-year, $50M contract with UConn

UConn announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley has signed a new six-year, $50 million contract which keeps him in Connecticut through the 2029-2030 season. Over the past two seasons, UConn is 68-11, the best
American Taylor Fritz defeats Alexander Zverev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

American Taylor Fritz overcame an early two-set deficit to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 in 3 hours, 29 minutes in Wimbledon’s Round of 16, to reach the quarterfinals
LeBron James re-signs with Lakers with $2.6M pay cut to help team avoid salary cap restrictions

The LA Lakers announced that LeBron James has officially re-signed with the team. James signed a two-year extension for $101.35 million that would take him through 23 seasons in the league. The contract includes a player option for
Pro wrestling legend John Cena announces retirement from WWE effective in 2025

Pro wrestling icon John Cena has announced he plans to retire from the WWE following WrestleMania 2025. Cena, 47, made his future wrestling plans known during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event
76ers Buddy Hield agrees to $21M contract with Golden State Warriors after sign-and-trade

Veteran Buddy Hield has agreed to a $21M deal with the Golden State Warriors as part of a sign-and-trade deal, coming less than half a season with the Philadelphia 76ers (per Shams Charania of The Athletic.) The
Patrick Bertoletti, Miki Sudo, crowned winners of the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

39-year-old competitive eater Patrick Bertoletti was crowned the winner of the 2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, which took place at New York City’s Coney Island on Thursday, July 4. Bertoletti, who hails from Chicago, devoured