IJR News

Shin Wins Scottish Open, Ends Title Drought

Shin Ji-eun and Lauren Coughlin shot 66 to lead the ISPS Handa Scottish Open after a wind-affected first round at Dundonald Links, with Shin excelling on the par-5s and using a 58-degree wedge to capitalize on opportunities. Korea’s A Lim Kim sits one back in third, while world No. 1 Nelly Korda and others sit well off the pace as players adapt to firmer, drier conditions.

A Lim Kim Jenny Shin

Jul 27, 2026

Cycling

Pogačar Secures Fifth Tour de France Title

Stage 18 of the 2026 Tour de France concludes at Orcières-Merlette after a brutal 185km of alpine climbing, setting up a potential reshaping of the general classification with a decisive final ascent. With Tadej Pogačar in yellow facing a UAE Team Emirates illness cloud, climbers like Richard Carapaz and Valentin Paret-Peintre will chase mountain points and stage glory ahead of the Alpe d’Huez finale.

Isaac Del Toro Tadej Pogačar

Jul 27, 2026

MMA

RAF 12 Dvalishvili-Cejudo Rematch Headlines Major Cleveland Event

RAF has lined up Colby Covington vs Belal Muhammad as the headliner for RAF 13 on Sept. 19 in Miami, competing for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship after the match was moved from August. At RAF 12 in Cleveland on Aug. 22, Merab Dvalishvili will rematch Henry Cejudo for the inaugural Lightweight Crossover title as the promotion celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Belal Muhammad Henry Cejudo

Jul 27, 2026

Commonwealth Games

Global Boxing 2026 Schedule Highlights Major Titles

Recent boxing coverage spans world-title outcomes and defenses across multiple weight classes, highlights including new champions and successful title defenses, plus a Clinton of interview insights from Tyson Fury about his comeback and potential Joshua clash. Separately, India’s Commonwealth Games boxing squad and the broader 2026 schedule illustrate ongoing global competition and upcoming marquee bouts.

Jul 27, 2026

MMA

Thad Jean Wins PFL Welterweight Title

Thad Jean remained undefeated at 12-0 by stopping late replacement Ernesto Rodriguez at 2:44 of the third round to claim the vacant PFL welterweight title in Washington, D.C., after Shamil Musaev withdrew due to weight-cut issues. Rodriguez gave Jean a tough test on 48 hours’ notice, staging a back-and-forth contest before Jean poured on ground-and-pound to seal the win, delivering a dramatic conclusion to the main event.

Shamil Musaev Thad Jean

Jul 27, 2026

Soccer

World Cup winner Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona

Salma Paralluelo completed her move from Barcelona to Lyon on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract as Lyon bolster their squad this summer. In four seasons with Barca she scored 72 goals in 131 appearances and collected a slew of trophies, including multiple Champions League titles, highlighted by her big-game impact in the final against Lyon.

Salma Paralluelo

Jul 26, 2026

TV

Interview With Vampire Renewed Season 4

AMC’s Interview With the Vampire has been renewed for a fourth season titled Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned, with Hannah Moscovitch taking over as showrunner alongside executive producers Mark Johnson and Rolin Jones as the series continues to adapt Rice’s Queen of the Damned after The Vampire Lestat. The renewal solidifies the plan to follow the next novel in the Vampire Chronicles and bring Akasha back into the unfolding storyline.

Anne Rice Assad Zaman

Jul 26, 2026

NFL

Panthers, Cardinals Open 2026 Camps Amid Injuries

Arizona and Carolina open training camp with early arrivals ahead of the Hall of Fame Game, as the Cardinals begin a new era under Mike LaFleur and the Panthers look to build on last season's NFC South title. Analyses warn the Cardinals face a tough 2026 schedule and potential struggles despite a high-profile coaching change, while Panthers optimism hinges on Bryce Young's development and roster health.

Jacoby Brissett Bryce Young

Jul 26, 2026

TV

Rodriguez Steps In PFL Washington DC Welterweight Title

The PFL Washington D.C. welterweight title fight was shuffled when Shamil Musaev withdrew, with Ernesto Rodriguez stepping in to face undefeated Thad Jean for the vacant title as the card proceeds. The event also features Tyson Pedro vs. Rafael Xavier and other top bouts as the promotion moves forward despite the last-minute change.

Shamil Musaev Thad Jean

Jul 26, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles

Across levels of baseball and softball, teams have commemorated championships with White House visits or related ceremonies, including a 12U team meeting President Trump, and the Dodgers' planned White House visit with stars split over attendance amid political tensions. Additionally, a WVU baseball alumnus hosted a youth champions tour and a Cape Cod League star shared memories of playing there and community outreach, highlighting how elite amateur baseball paths intersect with national profiles.

Donald Trump Shohei Ohtani

Jul 26, 2026

SEC

Georgia Remains Contender as SEC Media Days Preview

The SEC preseason outlook has Georgia projected to win the conference in 2026, potentially becoming the first program to win three straight titles since Alabama, while Clemson is projected by ESPN to go 10-2 with early losses to LSU and Miami but a likely finishing stretch. ESPN coverage also foregrounds Georgia’s receiving corps as the primary question mark after losing multiple top targets, but notes Georgia has an easier 2026 schedule with a pivotal test against Alabama on the path back to the SEC title.

Candice Storey Lee Clark Lea

Jul 25, 2026

NFL

Seahawks place Emmanwori on PUP after ankle surgery

The Seattle Seahawks placed Nick Emmanwori, Kenny McIntosh, and Tyrone Broden on the physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp, signaling potential early absences for a team aiming to defend its title. While Emmanwori’s injury status is unclear, coaches and analysts expect the issue to be temporary and hope he can rejoin practice soon as the Seahawks rely on his versatile play from last season.

Nick Emmanwori

Jul 25, 2026

Movies

Powell, Linklater Reunite for Untitled Gehrig Biopic

Glen Powell will star as Yankee great Lou Gehrig in an untitled Universal biopic directed by Richard Linklater, with Lorne Michaels producing and Simon Rich writing. Powell will also produce with Dan Cohen, continuing a collaborative run between Powell and Linklater that spans multiple projects and adds another biodrama to Linklater’s repertoire about Gehrig’s storied career and ALS-era fate.

Richard Linklater Glen Powell

Jul 25, 2026

Inflation

Yen Rises as Inflation Slows, BOJ Policy Debated

Japan’s June import bill surged to a record 11.3 trillion yen as import costs climbed 59.3% in value despite lower oil volumes, driven by a weak yen and higher global oil prices, with diversification erratically shifting suppliers away from the Middle East to the US, Russia, and others. Markets are weighing BoJ policy, balancing signs of tightening against the risk of dovish surprises, as a weaker currency and elevated energy costs sustain inflation pressures while supporting import-driven growth dynamics.

Jul 25, 2026

Theft

Armed Robberies Across Baltimore, Spartanburg, DC

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Jul 25, 2026

AI

Anthropic $1.5B Settlement Finalized; Bloomsbury Beneficiary

A San Francisco federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement with authors over Anthropic's use of pirated books to train Claude, marking the largest U.S. copyright settlement and covering roughly 480,000 works at about $3,000 per title. The deal ends the case but leaves questions about outputs, requires destruction of pirated files, and drew objections from some authors who say it may not fully compensate or preclude further claims.

Jul 25, 2026

Hispanic

DOJ Expands Bias Probe to Other Medical Schools

The Justice Department finds that UC San Diego School of Medicine used race-based methods in admissions, including a shadow application process and race proxies, to preferentially admit Black and Hispanic applicants, violating Title VI and the 2023 Students for Fair Admissions ruling. The agency plans to monitor compliance, pursue settlements where violations are found, and notes this aligns with ongoing federal scrutiny of diversity policies in higher education during the current administration.

Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

SEC

SEC Depth Highlight Shifts Playoff Balance

The SEC has not won a national football championship in three years while the Big Ten has claimed three straight titles, despite the SEC's vast revenue and fan support; experts attribute SEC postseason struggles to attrition, scheduling demands, and the toll of constant competition, suggesting teams must reinvent between the regular season and the playoff. As the conference expands to 16 teams and shifts to a nine-game slate, historic rivalries fade and talk of a breakaway grows amid intense financial and competitive pressure.

Jul 24, 2026

World Cup

Spain World Cup Docuseries Headed to Prime Video, Four-Part Global Premiere

Prime Video is producing a four-part, behind-the-scenes docuseries with exclusive access to Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, produced in collaboration with the Real Federación Española de Fútbol and Telefónica Broadcast Services. The series, set to premiere globally before the end of 2026, traces the 52-day campaign and the team dynamics behind Spain’s second title, with coverage echoed by reports of record U.S. viewership for the tournament."

United States Amazon Prime Video