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Happy birthday to Fredy Guarín!
A special day for Fredy Guarín, who celebrates his 40th birthday today. The former midfielder, born on 30 June 1986 in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, wore the Inter shirt from 2013 to 2016, showcasing power, grit and outstanding shooting ability. During his Nerazzurri spell, the former Colombian midfielder made 141 appearances and scored 22 goals, with fans admiring his knack for making the difference through driving runs, late bursts into the box and thunderous strikes from distance.

Fans in Asuncion erupted with joy on Monday as Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16.
Crowds watched José Canale score the decisive spot kick before hugging, waving flags and celebrating a result few expected.
The victory sealed one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 tournament.
Supporters hung on every kick of the shootout before relief gave way to celebration. Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after goalkeeper Orlando Gill made key saves, sending the South American side through and knocking four-time champions Germany out of the World Cup.

League sources tell The Stein Line that Washington has a level interest in Russell Westbrook. The nine-time former All-Star’s final season of the four in his career in which he averaged a triple-double (22.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG and 11.7 APG) came in 2020-21 with the Wizards.
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Leonard’s future in Los Angeles is now growing murkier, the Clippers have reportedly emerged as a serious team to watch for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. According to ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, one league executive said the Clippers “want Brown bad,” adding another major name to what has already become one of the NBA’s most active rumor cycles.

Multiple executives still believe Portland could be involved in trade discussions for the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, and that could be the next big move. Has Morant hit rock bottom? One high-level exec told ESPN over the weekend that he believes Morant’s needs extend beyond basketball. He actually believes, however, that Morant can make a comeback to his old form because of how the guard competes when he’s healthy.

We are examining major incidents and explaining the process in terms of VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Germany expected Paraguay to be “an uncomfortable opponent,” but the South American side was so much more that it ended Die Mannschaft’s World Cup.

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Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren has meetings set up with the Lakers and Kings when free agency begins Tuesday.

Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 to advance to the round of 16 on Monday night.

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FOXBOROUGH, MA — Julio Enciso was almost done with his victory lap when a reporter asked his thoughts on Orlando Gill, the newest Paraguayan national hero following Paraguay‘s victory over Germany to advance to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
“Top,” Enciso said while parading through the mixed zone in reference to Gill.

Lakers cut ties with former 1st-round pick before free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Los Angeles Lakers had a key contract decision to make on Monday.
In the end, they chose not to keep Nick Smith Jr.
Smith had a team option in his contract for the 2026-27 season, but it was declined by the Lakers, according to Spotrac’s Keith Smith.
The 6-foot-2 guard was originally the No. 27 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Arkansas by the Charlotte Hornets.

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Last September, the Los Angeles Lakers took a flyer on Nick Smith Jr., a former first-round draft pick in 2023, by signing him to a two-way contract. While he rarely got playing time, he did have a few strong games, including a 25-point, six-assist effort versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 3.
The guard ended up averaging 6.2 points on 43.5% overall shooting and 39.5% from 3-point range in 12.5 minutes a game.

Red Sox Ranger Suarez Speaks On Pitching Through Venezuelan Earthquake originally appeared on NESN.
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The Boston Red Sox have done a lot in regard to raising awareness and money for the Venezuelan earthquakes that rocked the country over the weekend. 
They have allowed players to display messages on their uniforms, panhandle outside the stadium, and speak on the crisis to the media.

The Milwaukee Brewers were seven for their last 64 with runners in scoring position when Joey Ortiz stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth. Ortiz himself hadn’t gotten a hit with a runner in scoring position since June 1. 
With the score tied and two outs, the odds weren’t in the Brewers’ favor. 
The full moon on the rise above the right field bleachers, though, was. 
Ortiz’s go-ahead, 418-foot blast sent the Brewers to a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on June 29 at American Family Field on a night when they had trailed 3-0 in the sixth.

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It’s been a long, sometimes strange trip through the United States for Freddy.
But for the viral German soccer fan, the World Cup part of his journey has come to a sudden and crashing end — at least as far as following Germany is concerned.
Germany fell in a Round of 32 stunner to Paraguay on Monday. Defeat in a penalty kick shootout sent the four-time World Cup champions home well short of achieving their intended goal.

In the second stunning penalty shootout of the day, Morocco bested the Netherlands in a thrilling Round of 32 matchup to advance to the next round.
In an often frantic, consistently physical matchup, neither team was able to break through in the first half, despite the Moroccans getting a couple of big chances. The first half certainly had its highlights, but they were all on the defensive end, including back-to-back saves from Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

📹 Crazy Cup Monday sees Europeans out, Brazil through; check it out
Monday (29) was packed with excitement for those who love this sport called football.
After all, on the second day of the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32, three more national teams secured their places in the round of 16.
Brazil kicked off the day with a 2-1 win over Japan, featuring the “latest” goal in World Cup knockout history!

Next, Germany were knocked out of the World Cup after losing to Paraguay on penalties.

Netherlands x Morocco – Highlights, Summary and Match Report
Incidents: The story of the match
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GOAL Netherlands: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) scores!
Cody Gakpo scores goal number 3 in the competition (4 matches)
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GOAL Morocco: Issa Diop (Morocco) scores!
Issa Diop scores goal number 1 in the competition (3 matches)
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Teun Koopmeiners successfully scored a penalty-kick!
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Neil El Aynaoui failed a penalty-kick!
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Justin Kluivert failed a penalty-kick!

DENVER (AP) — Griffin Conine hit a three-run homer off the third-deck facade in right field and righty Sandy Alcantara improved to 6-0 in June as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 10-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Trailing 5-2 in the fifth, Otto Lopez started the inning with a solo homer. Conine entered the game as a pinch hitter and smashed a changeup from Victor Vodnik (2-3) that went an estimated distance of 433 feet to send the Marlins on their way to a seventh straight win over Colorado.
It was Conine’s first homer since April 8.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz had a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.
Held to one hit through five innings by Nick Lodolo, the Brewers tied it against Chase Petty with two runs in the sixth and Brice Turang’s solo homer, his 12th, in the seventh.
Sal Frelick singled with one out in the eighth off Sam Moll (1-6) and advanced on a sacrifice. Tejay Antone relieved and Ortiz sent a 1-1 pitch 412 feet to center for his second homer.

The Ja Morant trade is official.
The Grizzlies traded the point guard to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray on June 29, ending the Morant era in Memphis after seven seasons. In a post on social media platform X, the Grizzlies highlighted Morant’s successes with the team and thanked him.
“12, thank you for every highlight, every memory, every unforgettable moment and for all you’ve given this team, this community and this city,” the post said. “From the 〽️ with love 💙 Thank you @JaMorant for 7 great years.

Jannik Sinner’s secret weakness that could cost him Wimbledon title originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Jannik Sinner could be the best tennis player ever. 
That is, if the sun didn’t exist. 
The World No.1 had a chance to take Grand Slams in Paris and London with rival Carlos Alcaraz facing injury. Instead, he was upset at Roland-Garros in the second round as the biggest betting favorite since Rafael Nadal. 
And in the first round at Wimbledon, the Italian nearly lost again.

Thousands gathered in downtown Asuncion to celebrate (DANIEL DUARTE)
The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday.
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Asuncion to savor the moment — only the second time Paraguay has won a World Cup game in the knockout stage.
It did so by beating the Germans on penalties in a nail-biting finish.
Cars honking their horns snaked through the capital of the small South American country that does not usually get a lot of attention for anything.

Astoria Parks and Recreation is once again hosting a Clatsop Clash summertime pickleball tournament, slated to return on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at Fred Lindstrom Park in Astoria. The tournament is divided by age groups — the adults will play on Saturday at $50 per team and the youth tournament is on Sunday and costs $15 per team. The tournament is open to everyone.
Parks and Recreation Director Jonah Dart-McLean said during an interview with The Astorian that 19 players participated in the tournament over Fourth of July weekend last year. This year may draw more.

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The extreme heat in Knoxville didn’t stop a crowd of young girls from spending the evening with Tennessee softball players, filling the outdoor field at Dick’s House of Sport for more than an hour.
Twin sisters Alannah and Gabby Leach, who are going into their senior year with the Lady Vols, said it never gets old to see how much the community supports the team. Gabby isn’t sure she’ll ever get used to it, whether it’s a packed Boost Her Club event or a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The extreme heat in Knoxville didn’t stop a crowd of young girls from spending the evening with Tennessee softball players, filling the outdoor field at Dick’s House of Sport for more than an hour.
Twin sisters Alannah and Gabby Leach, who are going into their senior year with the Lady Vols, said it never gets old to see how much the community supports the team. Gabby isn’t sure she’ll ever get used to it, whether it’s a packed Boost Her Club event or a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
With the game tied at 2, Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch before Montgomery doubled him home. Randal Grichuk followed with a single to center field that scored Montgomery and gave the White Sox a 4-2 lead.
Kyle Teel and Antonacci capped the scoring by reaching home on an error by Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander in the ninth.

The News’ Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers’ 7-3 victory over the Yankees on Monday:
One thing I loved
It should’ve happened weeks ago, but, you know, May. Then it should’ve happened Saturday against his old team, Houston Astros. But it didn’t. Then it should’ve happened Sunday, also against the Astros. But, again, no-go. And, so, AJ Hinch’s milestone moment was delayed, but with Monday night’s clobbering of the Yankees, he finally became the 68th manager in major-league history to reach 1,000 career wins.

Jazz Chisholm and Jasson Domínguez collided while trying to catch a fly ball in the fourth inning on Monday night. (Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm was placed into concussion protocol after a scary collision with outfielder Jasson Domínguez during their 7-3 loss against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. 
Both Chisholm and Domínguez started chasing after a fly ball hit by Tigers’ second baseman Hao-Yu Lee in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on Monday.

Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by Paraguay.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
When Kentucky Basketball was coming so close to landing top high school recruits and transfers, but ultimately just missing out on them, Mark Pope and his staff needed a player like Zoom Diallo to get on the board.
Diallo has referred to Kentucky as his “dream school.

BOSTON, UNITED STATES – JUNE 29: Joshua Kimmich of Germany disappointed during the World Cup match between Germany v Paraguay at the Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Boston United States (Photo by Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After Germany’s Round of 32 loss against Paraguay, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich spoke the media and touched on how it feels, and what caused this early exit — Germany’s third straight after winning it all in 2014.
The Germany captain said (as recorded by @iMiaSanMia), “It feels terrible.

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The USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday 1 July, but one US-born citizen won’t be wearing the stars and stripes.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are the favoUrties to advance to the last 16 but won’t find it easy against the European nation.
Bosnia finished third in Group B, and in their ranks is one player that played for the USMNT at youth level.

NEW YORK – A brutal stretch became even worse for the Yankees early Monday night.
Already trailing 7-0 in the fourth inning to the Detroit Tigers, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was forced out of the game due to a collision in shallow right field.
In pursuit of Hao-Yu Lee’s pop fly, caught by Dominguez, the right side of Chisholm’s head struck Dominguez’s extended left arm.
Chisholm stayed on the ground for a few minutes as the Yankees’ athletic training staff attended to him and eventually helped him to his feet and off the field.

Paraguay’s shocking upset over Germany in the round of 32 wasn’t just one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup, but one of the largest in knockout round history.
What happened at Gillette Stadium was a result not many people saw coming. Paraguay jumped out to an early lead and despite Germany tying the match and threatening a game-winner, it held off another score and emerged victorious in penalty kicks for its first knockout round victory since the 2010 World Cup.

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