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Storm end 11-game skid with 97-88 over Sky

Dominique Malonga notched a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double and Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points and nine assists as the Seattle Storm snapped an 11-game skid with a 97-88 win over the Chicago Sky. DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 26 for Chicago off the bench, while Zia Cooke provided 16 off the bench as Seattle built and held a lead most of the game.

DiJonai Carrington Dominique Malonga

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Sports Figures

Joshua Stops Prenga in Jeddah; Fury Talks Continue

Anthony Joshua prepares for his comeback against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, aiming to rebound after a devastating December car crash that claimed the lives of close friends, with the potential to set up an all-British showdown with Tyson Fury if both win. He credits Usyk’s elite-training approach for instilling daily consistency, and promoter Barry Hearn says Joshua could fight on for at least three more years.

Anthony Joshua Kristian Prenga

Jul 27, 2026

Polls

Germany IFO Rises for Third Month in July

Germany’s IFO indicators for July show a modest rebound in sentiment, with the overall business climate around 86.6 and current assessments near 86.5 as expectations rise, even as energy costs, a weak manufacturing sector, and cooling demand temper momentum. Analysts highlight the need for structural reforms and energy competitiveness to sustain growth, with markets eyeing euro implications amid mixed signals.

Germany European Central Bank

Jul 27, 2026

Football

Chelsea seal Rogers £117m signing

Chelsea endured a disappointing 2025/26 season and, under new management by Xabi Alonso, are hoping to rebound with major signings including Morgan Rogers for £117 million, a move John Terry publicly praised; the fit between Rogers’ space-loving game and Alonso’s possession-based approach is under scrutiny. The debate around whether the record signing matches the manager’s plans persists, as Chelsea aim to reboot without European competition and critics note Rogers thrives in space while Alonso favors control, with other clubs mentioned in speculation.

Morgan Rogers Cole Palmer

Jul 27, 2026

WNBA

Malonga Dunks as Youngest All-Star in Chicago

Dominique Malonga, the Seattle Storm center, made history at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game by becoming the youngest player to dunk in the event, adding a 12-point, 13-rebound double-double in Team Coop's 129-122 loss to Team Spoon. The moment joined a lineage of notable All-Star dunks, with Jonquel Jones earning MVP honors as Malonga’s highlight underscoring her rising stardom for the Storm.

Angel Reese Dominique Malonga

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Acuña Nears Return; Diaz Sets Dodgers Schedule

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, coming off elbow surgery, is nearing a return and could be activated this weekend for the Mets series after progressing through rehab and meeting the back-to-back-appearance hurdle; a return would reunite him with MLB's co-leaders and add intrigue against his former team in New York. The team has used a closer-by-committee approach in his absence, and Díaz’s velocity has rebounded with reports of touching near 98 mph in rehab as management weighs his readiness for high-leverage work.

Dave Roberts Edwin Díaz

Jul 26, 2026

World Cup

San Jose Draws 1 Million World Cup Visitors

San Jose welcomed roughly 1 million visitors during six weeks of World Cup festivities, fueling a downtown rebound with packed sidewalks, thriving small businesses, and a surge in hotel and airport activity centered around San Pedro Square. City leaders say the momentum will carry into a broader sports-entertainment district, despite isolated safety incidents tied to large crowds.

FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup

Jul 25, 2026

Mystics End Valkyries Nine-Game Streak 90-82

The Washington Mystics rallied from a late 3:32 remaining deficit to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, ending the Valkyries’ nine-game streak as Kiki Iriafen poured in 23 points and 12 rebounds and Shakira Austin added 15 points and 15 rebounds in a decisive 17-2 finish. The comeback was fueled by size-based adjustments in the paint and key contributions from Kaitlyn Chen, with a physical late game including a technical foul on Cotie McMahon, and Washington shooting 51.9% overall to seal the win.

Cotie McMahon Kiki Iriafen

Jul 25, 2026

Basketball

Rockets sign Oscar Tshiebwe

The Houston Rockets have signed free-agent big man Oscar Tshiebwe, a 6-foot-9, 265-pound forward/center with NBA and G League experience, to bolster their frontcourt though contract terms remain undisclosed. Known for elite rebounding and a standout Kentucky career, Tshiebwe joins a crowded Houston group and could compete for a roster spot or spending time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers if needed.

Oscar Tshiebwe

Jul 24, 2026

Football

Big 12 quarterback rankings reshape camp

Preseason previews across major conferences spotlight quarterback depth and position battles, from the Big 12’s rotating QBs and veteran options to UCLA’s bid to rebound in the Big Ten under a new staff, and Pac-12 teams highlighting top position units. The reports also drill into Oklahoma State’s camp preparations and East Carolina’s camp as they approach fall, underscoring widespread scrutiny of rosters and coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season.

Jul 24, 2026

Basketball

Titan Ultra’s first Governors’ Cup win shocks TNT

Titan Ultra finally secured its first win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup by beating TNT 103-87, with Tirrell Brown delivering 29 points and 10 rebounds as coach Renzy Bajar emphasized defense; San Miguel Beer also beat Converge 128-122 to stay unbeaten, led by CJ Perez’s 31 points. The results highlight Titan Ultra’s breakthrough and San Miguel’s continued strong form in the early stages of the conference.

Darius Days Joshua Munzon

Jul 22, 2026

Tilak Varma defends strike rate before Zimbabwe T20s

Tilak Varma says his strike rate is shaped by team needs and match conditions, and he will grind or attack as required, taking vice-captaincy responsibilities seriously while disregarding external criticism. With India aiming to rebound in the Zimbabwe T20Is after a disappointing UK tour and Ireland/England series, the focus is on adapting to varied conditions and contributing to wins where his role demands it.

Tilak Varma

Jul 21, 2026

Storm end 11-game skid with 97-88 over Sky

Joshua Stops Prenga in Jeddah; Fury Talks Continue

Germany IFO Rises for Third Month in July

Chelsea seal Rogers £117m signing

Malonga Dunks as Youngest All-Star in Chicago

Acuña Nears Return; Diaz Sets Dodgers Schedule

San Jose Draws 1 Million World Cup Visitors

Mystics End Valkyries Nine-Game Streak 90-82

Rockets sign Oscar Tshiebwe

Big 12 quarterback rankings reshape camp

Titan Ultra’s first Governors’ Cup win shocks TNT

Tilak Varma defends strike rate before Zimbabwe T20s

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