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The Toronto Raptors have placed their high-profile trade for Kawhi Leonard on an indefinite hold, citing an ongoing NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The league office informed Toronto that it would assume the risk of any potential penalties resulting from the probe, prompting the team to pause the transaction until a resolution is … Read more

Calls to domestic abuse helplines across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire have risen by 20 per cent during the current men’s football World Cup, according to West Mercia Women’s Aid. Rising Helpline Contacts in West Mercia The impact of the tournament on household safety has become a focal point for charity leaders and law enforcement. Sue … Read more

Australian athletics star Gout Gout has been ruled out of next month’s World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after sustaining a severe hamstring injury during training in Brisbane on Wednesday. The 18-year-old, who holds the national record in the 200m, confirmed he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season to focus on rehabilitation. … Read more

Trump Admits Pressure on FIFA Over Balogun Suspension Photo: DW.com U.S. President Donald Trump admitted to pressuring FIFA to overturn the red-card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to a statement made on Monday. Trump told reporters, “I was the one that got them to do it,” referring … Read more

Australia Dominates Philippines 92-49 in FIBA Qualifiers, Secures Unbeaten Group A Lead Australia extended its perfect record in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with a decisive 92-49 victory over the Philippines in Perth on Monday. The win, marked by a 16-0 run in the first quarter, propelled the Boomers to a 6-0 … Read more

Argentina faces Egypt in a pivotal World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash on Tuesday, July 7, as Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah vie for a quarterfinal spot. The match, set for 12 p.m. ET at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, pits the defending champions against a historic Egyptian side aiming to make World Cup history. The … Read more