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Certain as his native France is a front-runner among a dwindling World Cup field, Victor Wembanyama vaulted the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals last month behind durability and dependability.Despite the prevailing notion that the Spurs can return to the Finals – and ideally win them – simply by employing their 7-foot-4 center, San Antonio has just as surely strengthened its bid through early free-agency savvy.Signing veteran Tobias Harris to a two-year contract and adding Billy Donovan as coach Mitch Johnson’s lead assistant should go a long way toward fortifying San Antonio.Harris recently agreed to terms with the Spurs…

Jun 28, 2026; Chaska, Minnesota, USA; Haeran Ryu hits a tee shot on the 18th hole in the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Haeran Ryu carded the lowest round in major championship history on Saturday, finishing with an 11-under-par 60 to take a three-stroke lead entering the final round of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France. Ryu nearly finished with a 59 — unbeknownst to her at the time — but her 30-foot putt for an eagle on the par-5 18th hole came up just short. The South Korean finished…

Jul 4, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) tosses the ball for an out against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right thumb capsule sprain. Kurtz, 23, sat out Friday’s 14-1 setback to the Chicago White Sox and also will miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Kurtz was set to be the American League starter at first base after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) of the Toronto Blue…

The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams. Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock Along with a significant restructuring of OpenAI’s safety and research teams, the company’s head of safety systems is expected to leave his post, according to a new report. As first reported by Wired, Johannes Heidecke told OpenAI staff in a memo seen by Wired that he would be leaving the company. Heidecke first started at OpenAI in 2021, according to his LinkedIn. According to the report, OpenAI’s Saachi Jain, who has led OpenAI’s safety teams before, will slot in…

July 1, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The World Cup quarterfinals conclude with a Saturday doubleheader.First, Harry Kane and England take on Erling Haaland and Norway in a meeting of two of the world’s best (and tallest) center forwards.Then, Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their title defense when they meet a sneaky good Switzerland side.Let’s take a look at our best bets for the twin bill.England vs. Norway, Anytime Goal ScorerBoth Kane and Haaland have had exceptional tournaments, but only Haaland will be facing a makeshift England rearguard.Jarell…

Bunnie Xo is opening up about the emotional aftermath of her split from Jelly Roll, revealing that the heartbreak led to a dramatic 20-pound weight loss and a series of cosmetic procedures. Speaking on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, the 46-year-old shared how the stress of the breakup affected her health, prompting concern from friends and eventually influencing her decision to undergo breast augmentation. Bunnie Xo’s candid revelations come as she navigates life away from Jelly Roll, sparking fresh dating speculation with reality TV personality Dylan Wolf. 5MBS/MEGA Bunnie Xo is embracing a fresh chapter following her split from Jelly Roll,…

Save your best ports for your most demanding devices. Max Miller for Engadget Setting up your computer can be a complicated process, but one thing you’d assume to be simple is plugging in your USB accessories and peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse. Unfortunately, even that seemingly simple act requires a bit of technical knowledge without which you’ll end up hamstringing yourself in the long run. If you’re unfamiliar with the intricacies of various USB standards, it can be difficult to know which ports are best suited to a mouse or keyboard. Your computer may…

Texas Super Kings will take on defending champions Washington Freedom in Match 22 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Both teams head into the contest looking to bounce back after suffering defeats in their previous outings.Texas Super Kings were stunned by the Seattle Orcas in a low-scoring thriller, losing by nine runs despite being in control of the chase heading into the final over. Washington Freedom, meanwhile, failed to chase down 193 against the Los Angeles Knight Riders and went down by 18 runs after a middle-order collapse.With the playoff race entering its…

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Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the new coach of Germany. Klopp was declared as “ready to take over” by the German Football Association (DFB) after Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 World Cup. Die Mannschaft were knocked out in the round of 32 as they lost to Paraguay on penalties. Having exited the previous two World Cups in the group stage, Germany have still not won a World Cup knockout game since their victory in the 2014 final. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has served as Red Bull’s global head of football…