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French Trans Basketball Star Julie Tétart Says She’d Consider A WNBA Opportunity – But U.S. Politics Complicates It

Julie Tétart, a transgender basketball player who led France’s second-tier women’s league in scoring and rebounding this past season, says she’d be open to a WNBA opportunity if one materialized, even as she points to…

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Falcons’ Jalon Walker Done For The Season After ACL Tear In Camp

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the entire 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during a training camp practice, a significant setback for a defense that had been counting on…

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Braves Add Bullpen Depth In Brent Suter Trade, Cap Busy Deadline

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, sending minor league infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Los Angeles in a move aimed at shoring up the bullpen…

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WNBA Fans Erupt Over Olivia Miles’ ‘Kicking’ Caitlin Clark, As Latest Incident Involving Clark Draws Questions Of ‘Bias’

A controversial in-game collision has become the latest flashpoint in an already tense WNBA season, after Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles appeared to kick Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Sunday’s matchup between the two…

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Rising Australian Track Star Natasha Ward Dies at 21 In Motorcycle Accident In Thailand

Natasha Ward, a rising Australian middle-distance runner, has died at 21 following a motorcycle accident while vacationing with her family in Thailand, according to a joint statement from NSW Athletics and the Sydney-based Sutherland District…

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Phillies Land Three-Time Batting Champ Luis Arraez In Trade With Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants on Monday ahead of MLB’s trade deadline, sending the veteran second baseman to his fifth team in five seasons. Philadelphia also…

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Tigers Pushed To Close Tarik Skubal Deal With Dodgers

New details emerging after the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ blockbuster trade for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal reveal it was Detroit, not Los Angeles, that pushed to finalize the deal in its closing hours. Dodgers…

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Chicago Cubs Add Playoff Experience, Landing Kevin Gausman From Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff Sunday night, acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal aimed at shoring up a rotation that’s been battered by injuries this season. Chicago…

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Yankees Acquire Luis García Jr. From Nationals Ahead of Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees made their first big move of the trade deadline Sunday, acquiring infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a package of four right-handed pitchers: Yovanny Cruz, Jake…

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8-Time Pro Bowling Champion Jakob Butturff, Known As ‘Butters,’ Dies Unexpectedly At 32

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour champion who called Arizona home, died unexpectedly Friday at age 32. The PBA announced his death that day, and no cause has been released. Butturff was born…

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After Being Shot In the Chest For His Rolex, 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Faces Season-Ending Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have confirmed that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending surgery to address the PCL injury that lingered throughout last season, wiping out what was supposed to be his breakout third…

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Dillon Brooks Wants To Box Nemesis Jimmy Butler: ‘I Always Feel The Animosity’

Dillon Brooks has never been shy about the rivals he’s made around the NBA, but one apparently still sits above the rest. Appearing on streamer N3on’s Kick stream this week, the Phoenix Suns wing was…

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Chargers Legend Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies At 64 After Battle With CTE-Related Dementia

Billy Ray Smith Jr., the College Football Hall of Fame linebacker who became one of the most beloved figures in San Diego Chargers history, has died at 64. His family announced his passing in a…

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Taysom Hill’s Saints Era Ends After Nine Seasons

Taysom Hill‘s nine-year run in the New Orleans Saints is over. The versatile utility man confirmed in a social media statement Wednesday night that he will not return to the Saints for a 10th season,…

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WNBA Deletes Its Own Post Showing Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese Making Illegal Bet On Their Game

The WNBA found itself in an awkward spot Wednesday night after posting — and then swiftly deleting — a social media video that showed two of its biggest stars discussing a personal wager on the…

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