Marcus Bennett Sports Editor 
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement to acquire right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale from the Oakland Athletics, the team announced. In exchange, the Athletics receive minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett. The deal also includes cash considerations to offset a portion of Civale’s remaining contract. A Familiar Return to Chicago This trade marks the second stint … Read more
La Nacional and the Legacy of 2010 For Robert Sanfiz, who oversees the Spanish Benevolent Society in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, the current World Cup run feels like a familiar, high-stakes chapter in a long history. The organization, known as La Nacional, has served as a hub for Spanish immigrants for 150 years. According to reporting … Read more
Kylian Mbappé has officially become the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, reaching a career total of 22 goals. The France captain achieved the milestone during a high-scoring 6-4 loss to England in the tournament’s third-place playoff match on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Entering the match, Mbappé trailed Argentina’s Lionel Messi, … Read more
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, signed his one-of-one rookie debut patch autograph card on July 17, 2026. Industry experts anticipate the rare collectible could sell for millions, potentially exceeding the $1.11 million record set by Paul Skenes’ debut patch card last year. Cooper Flagg’s One-of-One Rookie Debut Patch … Read more
England Secures Bronze in High-Scoring Finale England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18, at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The victory secured the bronze medal for the Three Lions following their semifinal exit against Argentina. Photo: USA Today The match saw a dominant first-half performance from … Read more
Tadej Pogačar secured his fourth stage victory of the 2026 Tour de France on Saturday, solidifying his command over the general classification. The UAE Emirates-XRG rider crossed the finish line at Le Markstein solo, expanding his overall lead to 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Pogačar launched his decisive attack 1.6 kilometers from the summit of … Read more
LONDON — British runner Josh Kerr shattered the 27-year-old men’s mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League on Saturday, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj’s mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999, according to multiple sources. Kerr’s Record-Breaking Performance Kerr, 28, clocked the feat during the Diamond League meet at London Stadium, … Read more
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is the center of intense trade and free-agency speculation as of July 18, 2026. While Tigers leadership has expressed a desire to keep him, agent Scott Boras indicates Skubal’s next contract will likely require a record-breaking deal that may exceed $400 million. The baseball … Read more
The 2026 NBA Draft class has arrived in the league with AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson No. 2 to the Utah Jazz, and Cameron Boozer No. 3 to the Memphis Grizzlies. While Dybantsa took the top spot, oddsmakers have positioned Boozer as the favorite for Rookie of the Year. … Read more
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) has filed a petition in juvenile court requesting that the three children of reality television star Taylor Frankie Paul be declared abused, neglected, or dependent. The petition, filed by the Utah Attorney General’s Office the week of July 13, 2026, seeks court-ordered protective supervision and the appointment … Read more