Marcus Bennett Sports Editor 
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has officially withdrawn from the Tour de France Femmes ahead of the race’s eighth and penultimate stage, citing illness according to sports.yahoo.com. The 34-year-old French rider did not start the stage—a flat 172-kilometer route stretching from Sisteron to Nice—and was absent from her team presentation. Defending Champion Withdraws Ahead of Stage … Read more
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on August 5, 2026, that Microsoft is developing an achievement-related completion feature for release later this year. The planned addition addresses long-standing player requests for a Platinum Trophy equivalent to reward gamers who 100% complete titles on the console. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Confirms Completion Reward Plans For years, console … Read more
Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a £75m deal. The 28-year-old Brazil international has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months, ending one of the summer’s longest-running transfer sagas as reported by The New York Times. Newcastle had maintained … Read more
As the second week of training camp wound down at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., coach John Harbaugh evaluated the demanding stretch as a critical benchmark for the roster. Following four physical padded practices across five days, the team prepared to wrap up its time in West Virginia on Saturday … Read more
A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah on Friday morning, leaving the status of the two people on board unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the crash occurred at approximately 10 a.m. near Richfield. Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Near Widemouth 2 Fire The aircraft, a heavy-lift model often referred to … Read more
The Green Bay Packers conducted their annual Family Night practice at Lambeau Field on Friday, drawing 57,411 fans. The event, presented by UW Health Kids, offered a game-like atmosphere that included music, concessions, giveaways, and fireworks. While the team officially lists 91 players on the roster, the Packers practiced with 76 total participants during the … Read more
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died of an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Friday. Clarke, 29, was found unresponsive in his Woodland Hills home on May 11. The report also identified the combined effects of multiple prescription medications as a significant contributing factor. Medical Examiner Findings and … Read more
The deal makes him the highest-paid running back in the NFL by average annual value and ends his training camp hold-in. The agreement immediately remodelled the NFL running back market, crowning Gibbs the highest-paid player at his position with an average annual value of $22.5 million. Negotiated through his agent, Todd France, the contract includes … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract extension on August 6, 2026. The deal carries a $4 million average annual value and locks up the 23-year-old through the 2033-34 season despite him recording just 14 career NHL points. In one of the most unexpected roster maneuvers … Read more
Carson Beck put together a strong performance in his professional debut, starting for the sports.yahoo.com against the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Playing a little more than a half, the rookie quarterback completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a … Read more