After eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James will be heading to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. He will be joining a 76ers squad that was already loaded and already a championship contender, and he will be teaming up with elite-level talents such as Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown.For a while, there has been speculation that his son Bronny could be traded to his next team so that father and son can continue to play together. But at least one recent report has cooled off that speculation a bit.Ramona Shelburne of ESPN posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there is "no current plan or request' for the younger James to join his father in Philly. Shelburne also wrote that the Lakers' staff has a "fondness" for the 21-year-old."As for the impact of LeBron James decision on his son Bronny James, Rich Paul, the agent for both tells ESPN that 'they are not a package deal' and there's no current plan or request for Bronny Janes to join his father in Philly."Bronny James recently had his contract guaranteed by the Lakers, whose staff has a fondness for him, according to sources."The younger James showed a bit of improvement this past season, especially with his 3-point shooting, but most feel he isn't close to being an NBA rotation player. The guard averaged 2.9 points in 8.9 minutes a game and shot 40.9% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range during the 2025-26 campaign.He was the No. 55 pick in the 2024 draft after spending one season at the University of Southern California. He has two more years left on his contract, and the 2027-28 campaign is a team option.The Lakers currently have plenty of guard depth with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Jaden Hardy, Matisse Thybulle and rookie Cameron Carr all capable of manning either backcourt spot. That will make it very difficult for the younger James to get playing time or even prove that he deserves playing time.This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: ESPN: 'No current plan' for Bronny James to join LeBron on 76ers

Another attempted ninth-inning rally fell short for the Saints on Friday as St. Paul fell 6-5 to visiting Columbus at CHS Field.After a successful comeback effort from the home side one night previous, the Saints dug themselves too deep of a hole to climb out of as the Clippers held on to even this weeks series at two games apiece.St. Paul got off to a ripping start, scoring the first run of the game on a double steal that saw Aaron Sabato take second base while Kalen Culpepper swiped home to put the hosts up 1-0.Columbus took a 2-1 lead in the third before a Sabato homer in the fourth briefly levelled the count at 2-all. The Clippers regained the advantage in their next at-bat and the score remained 3-2 entering the seventh inning.Woo-Suk Go emerged from the Saints bullpen to make his first appearance for the team after the Twins sent the reliever across town to accommodate Jack Andersons recall to the big-league club.However, third base umpire Joe McCarthy had other ideas. After inspecting the outside of Gos glove, McCarthy felt something not to his liking on the inside. After calling his fellow officials over for a group inspection, St. Paul manager Brian Dinkelman came over to defend his new hurler.After a brief chat between manager and umpires, Go was ejected and his glove was impounded. C.J. Culpepper came on as St. Pauls pitcher of record in lieu of Go.Culpepper allowed two runs on three hits over 1 2/3 innings before giving way to Taylor Rashi, who allowed one more run on two hits in four outs of work.Down 6-2 into the bottom of the ninth, the Saints offense got to work. Cody Morissette led off the frame with a ground-rule double before he came home on Noah Cardenas ninth homer of the season.Following that up, Kyler Fedko singled and Gabriel Gonzalez doubled to put two on with still no one out.A Kaelen Culpepper groundout proved productive in scoring Fedko from third to draw St. Paul to within a run with Gonzalez still standing in scoring position at second base.It was not to be, however, as Sabato and Tristan Gray were back-to-back strikeout victims to end the contest in favor of Columbus.Ryan Gallagher (3-5, 6.82 ERA) took the loss for St. Paul after allowing three runs on five hits with five strikeouts over five innings.The Saints and Clippers go at it again on Saturday, with game time scheduled for 6:37 p.m.Related Articles Twins bats go silent in series-opening loss to Athletics Thursdays extra-inning victory was big for Twins and their newest pitcher Gabriel Gonzalez walks it off for victorious Saints Twins salvage four-game split with 12-inning victory at Cleveland One year later, how are the Twins 2025 deadline trades panning out?

Earlier, Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin and GG Banks carried Team Washington to a win in the WNBA Shooting Stars competition

CHICAGO No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd bounced on her toes as she held her follow through and watched her shot fall from the left corner before running to the next rack. It wasnt out of anticipation or excitement. It was a programmed movement. With her fifth made bucket in a row, the Dallas Wings guard was off to a perfect start in the final round of the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest on Friday, July 24, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Fudd went on to finish with 30 points in the closing round for the highest-scoring round by a rookie in WNBA history, beating Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton to become the first rookie to win the leagues 3-point contest. The 23-year-old UConn alums new place in the leagues history books comes as the latest chapter in a story that features a brutal injury history and an upbringing with parents who had the foresight to name her in honor of Jennifer Azzi, a collegiate basketball trailblazer who set elite standards as a sharp-shooter and floor general. That's crazy. To be the first is definitely an honor, Fudd told reporters wheninformed of her historic feat.Coming back from injuries, there was a lot of chair shooting, a lot of stationary shots. And so you get really good at shooting off a rack and being stationary and robotic and having your shot down to a tee. Dating back to her time at St. John's College High Schoolin Washington, D.C., Fudd has kept shooting through a laundry list of lower leg problems. She tore her right ACL and MCL during a USA Basketball 3-on-3 tournament in 2019. Her freshman year as a Huskie saw her miss 11 games due to a foot injury. She faced multiple knee issues her sophomore year including a right knee injury that forced her to miss 22 games. As a junior in the 2023-24 season, she tore the ACL and medial meniscus in her right knee during a November practice and missed the remainder of the season. And those are just the headlines. Thats why she was able to joke on Friday that it feels a lot lighter winning without a boot.In 2021, she won Intersports High School All-Star Team shootout competition and claimed the runner-up title in the girls 3-point shooting contest, all while wearing a clunky medical boot to protect a foot injury she had at the time. Not the first All-Star shooting title for @azzi_35 in her career. In 2021, she won Intersport's High School All-Star Team Shootout competition and finished runner-up in the girls' 3-point contest... while rocking a walking boot! https://t.co/n6FuVLnP5Opic.twitter.com/hr7hak5Cca Intersport Basketball (@IntersportHoops) July 25, 2026Experiences like that certainly help whenyoure too busy playing four games in the last six days before the All-Star break to dedicate prep time to an All-Star contest. In her own assessment, Fudd's six missed shots in the final round were "too many." The league's single-round recordis held by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who scored37 out of 40 possible pointsduring the final round of the 2023 competition.I only got to practice a couple times. We also only have two ball racks, like normal ball racks. So (our coaches and interns) were like trying to rebound and hustle, just getting me a few reps of that because in the game you don't shoot like that. She was also fresh off a full schedule of All-Star festivities on Thursday night that limited her to just a nap before taking the court. The night was so wild that she appeared on the Studbudz stream, drinking a shot before they went to their respective parties. Azzi Fudd's parents' influenceFor Fudd, the change in shooting modality was never going to offer a hiccup. Neither was the lack of sleep. Her shot is genetic. Her mother, Katie Smrcka-Duffy Fudd, was a standout college basketball player and a 2001 WNBA draft pick. Her father, Tim Fudd, was an all-conference basketball player at American University and went on to play professional in Europe I definitely get my shot from my parents. My shot looks identical to my moms, Fudd said. We spent a whole summer fixing my shot, making it into what it is. And so without them, just instilling that repetition and attention into me, I wouldn't be sitting here. And as she sat there, $70,000 richer thanks to the contest's prize money and with a shiny new trophy in her grasp, she had to try her best to keep the truth from sounding like a brag. When other players reportedly turned down invitations to compete in the competition, Fudd said it was an immediate yes. Its t's fun to do this because I dont want to sound cocky to say it's easy for me, Fudd said. It really is muscle memory. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Azzi Fudd turned injury rehab into WNBA 3-point contest history: 'Easy for me'

Former Boston Celtics guard John Tonje entered Summer League play with something to prove. He wanted to show the NBA world what he was capable of, and he achieved that over the course of 5 games with the Summer C's.Tonje, who played in 6 regular-season games for the Celtics last season, averaged 14.8 points per outing in Las Vegas and was a big reason why Boston posted a winning record (3-2) during that short span. He shot 51 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range while putting up the fourth-most field goal attempts of any Summer Celtic. His solid play wasn't enough to land him a spot with Boston, but other teams took notice, as the Portland Trail Blazers signed the 25-year-old to a two-way contract on Friday afternoon, per ESPN insider Shams Charania.With players like Ron Harper Jr., Hugo Gonzalez, and Baylor Scheierman ahead of Tonje on the depth chart, it was never a guarantee that he'd return to Beantown for the 2026-27 season. Plus, for just the second time in the last five years, the Celtics drafted two players rookies Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell and didn't part ways with either, further crowding the roster and leaving fewer openings for Tonje.In Portland, the 2025 second-round pick will be able to compete with the Rip City Remix in the G League and maybe get an occasional shot at the pros if rest or injuries come to pass with Blazers guards such as Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Ja Morant.As for the Celtics, they've yet to divvy out all of their two-way contracts, so they'll have a few more roster decisions to make ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:Blue Wire:https://tiny.ee/CdKpiTunes:https://tiny.ee/RK47YouTube:https://tiny.ee/cOW3This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics Summer League standout John Tonje earns two-way contract with Trail Blazers

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JULY 23: Anthony Joshua (left, gold outfit) and Kristian Prenga: The Comeback press conference at Jeddah Promenade on July 23, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images). | Matchroom Boxing/Getty ImagesMMA Fighting has Joshua vs. Prenga results for the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.When the main event begins around 6 p.m. ET, check out ourJoshua vs. Prenga live round-by-round updatesfor our live blog of the main event. Anthony Joshua looks to set up his showdown with Tyson Fury with a victory when he tries to end Prengas 16-fight win streak.Check out Joshua vs. Prenga results below.Joshua vs. Prenga main card (DAZN PPV at 1 p.m. ET)Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian PrengaHamzah Sheeraz vs. Simon ZachenhuberJosh Kelly vs. Caoimhin AgyarkoReito Tsutsumi vs. Alvino HerreraJakob Bank vs. Pawel AugustNishant Dev vs. Cesar DiazJoshua vs. Prenga prelims (MMA Fighting at 9 a.m. ET)Lenny Patrach vs. Oleksandr KhyzniakFrank Mango vs. Ziyad AlmaayoufOrlando Pino vs. Mikie TallonLydon Chircop vs. Mohammed AlakelEfren Besalduch vs. Sultan AlmohammedBrian Castellano vs. Omar HikalBryan Zapata vs. Mohamed MoubarakFor more on Sheeraz vs. Zachenhuber, check out the live blog below.Round 1:Round 2:Round 3:Round 4:Round 5:Round 6:Round 7:Round 8:Round 9:Round 10:Round 11:Round 12:

Bayern Munich's French midfielder #17 Michael Olise celebrates scoring the 7-1 goal with his teammates during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg in Munich, southern Germany, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty ImagesHarsh Real-ity: Falk says Olise wants Real move, but likely understands he wont be sold (Sport Bilds Christian Falk)The news has been trending very positively for Bayern Munich in regard to Michael Olise. While things spiked last week as it was revealed that Olise told some of his France teammates that he wanted to make a transfer to Real Madrid, the storyline has shifted. Not because Olise has given up his dream, but because the Bavarians are not about to enable that dream to come true. Per Falk, everyone from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Olises camp understands that there will be no movement this summer and that this whole matter will need to be resolved at a much later date: It is TRUE: Michael Olise told his French national teammates that he would like to join Real Madrid at some stage, but hes unlikely to force an exit from Bayern Munich this summer. I think its okay. Everyone is allowed to dream about a transfer to Real Madrid and wearing the famous white jersey. But Olise also knows that Bayern have a contract with him until 2029, and the club have made it absolutely clear that hes not for sale this summer. There have been no talks between FC Bayern and their right winger about this topic at the time of writing. Neither the Frenchman nor his agent have knocked on the door, but there have been talks, as we already know, between the two club presidents, Herbert Hainer and Florentino Prez. After these talks, I think Real Madrid recognised that there isnt an opportunity to sign Michael Olise in the current transfer window. Im not sure if this will be the absolute last word on this point. It could be hot right at the end of the summer window. Real Madrid do like to do a late deal, while Bayern tends to go early with their business. But then thats also a sign that this just wont work, as FC Bayern wouldnt be able to sign a replacement for Olise anyway.I think the big question now for Bayern Munich and Michael Olise is whether the Frenchman will sign a new contract in Bavaria. Thats because, if not, the club will have the big problem of replacing him next summer. This summer, I think it will be a big problem. But if Bayern decides the Frenchman has to be sold next summer, say for 200m-250m or so (no offer on the table yet), then they have something to discuss.The large majority of Bayern Munich fans will be very pleased by this latest development, but there is a small segment of the population that is a bit peeved at Olises alleged desire to leave Bavaria for Madrid. In addition, some others think that it could be the ideal time to cash in on Olise, whose stock might not get higher than it is right now. Aside of any of that, though, Bayern Munich will be pleased to have Olise join Harry Kane and Luis Daz once again leading the frontline. The trio was nearly unstoppable last season and should be the foundation for what should be a fun, two-season window where the club should be equipped to seriously compete for a treble. If Olise leaves ahead of 2027/28, the window could close after one-year, so what better time than right to try and bring home gold in all three major competitions? than right nowAl-Hilal eyeing Bastoni? (Sky Italias Gianluca DiMarzio)It is extremely doubtful that Alessandro Bastoni is going to leave Inter Milan this summer, despite what would probably be a massive offer from Al-Hilal, the skilled center-back. Regardless, the rumor is out there: Alessandro Bastoni could leave Inter this transfer window. Simone Inzaghis Al-Hilal are interested in the Nerazzurri and Italian national team defender, who coached him during his time at Inter and is now looking to bring him to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi club has not yet submitted an offer to the Nerazzurri management: well see if this interest materializes in the coming days. Before proceeding, however, Al-Hilal will need to register the departure of a foreign player.Bayern Alumni: Jackson might want move to Aston Villa (Daily Mail)Nicolas Jackson returned to Chelsea after a season with Bayern Munich on loan, but the Senegalese striker might want to make a move to Aston Villa: Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is interested in his potential switch to Aston Villa to work with his former head coach Unai Emery again.Galatasaray scoping Bremer (Sky Italia)Bayern Munich has been linked to Juventus center-back Gleison Bremer, but Galatasaray could be a more aggressive suitor: Galatasaray has set its sights on Gleison Bremer: currently, the Turkish club has only made inquiries about the Juventus defender with the players entourage, without making any offers to the Bianconeri. A significant salary offer for the Brazilian is reportedly on the table.United to take run at Kon (LEquipe)Manu Kon was an underrated part of the French powerhouse at the World Cup and his play in the tourney has put him on the radar of Manchester United: At 25, after two seasons in Italy (82 matches) and a final campaign that ended with a respectable third-place finish (73 points), the former Toulouse player knows hes at a turning point in his career, especially after an impressive World Cup. The ambitious Kon, under contract until 2029, would like to make the leap to a higher-profile club. A team capable of achieving solid European ambitions. For months, and the Italian press has been reporting it regularly, Inter Milan has expressed interest. But its in the Premier League that Kon has the best chance of landing. Firstly, because he would like to play in England. But also because his current market is there. Several clubs have shown interest.As we reported last month, Arsenal is among them. But currently, Manchester United undoubtedly has the upper hand. Initial discussions have begun, though they havent yet reached a decisive stage. Like many other clubs during this summer transfer window, slowed by the World Cup, United is determined to take its time to analyze potential deals and avoid overpaying.In the shortlist drawn up by Manchester Uniteds decision-makers, Kon is indeed a priority target. The Frenchman would welcome a potential move to the club in the north of England. Two other Premier League clubs, whose names have not been revealed, have expressed interest. Ideally, Kon would like to have a decision made soon. However, its uncertain whether his wish will be granted.LFC taking lead on Barcola? (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)Liverpool might be taking the lead in the race to land Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola: Understand Liverpool remain the club showing most concrete interest in Bradley Barcola.No truth in Bara links, #LFC deal depends on conditions for the exit as price will be set by PSG.No talks over new contract so far.If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:Comment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity posts

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 06: (R-L) Petr Yan of Russia punches Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia in the UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 323 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Welcome to Midnight Mania!Lets start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories ofFriday, July 24, 2026.UFC re-signs Olympian Robelis Despaigne, probably to screw Francis Ngannou and MVP: The UFC wallet is limitless when it comes to messing with Francis Ngannou.Justin Gaethje laughs off Ilia Topuria rematch request: Arman deserves it way more: Tsarukyans title shot is long overdue yet feels no closer to actually happening.Oh, brother! Ian Machado Garrys sibling allegedly rips into The Future for lies about his past: There are certain fight fans who live for family and relationship drama I do not care about this at all. InsomniaMerab Dvalishilitrains like a dingus and thus enters every single fight, so Im not sure this excuse helps him much. Merab reveals he had a knee injury before the 2nd Petr Yan fight:"Last Petr Yan fight, I had a knee injury. A UFC doctor called me and told me I could pull out of the fight. I told them, 'Please don't tell anyone that I have a knee injury.' And I kept the secret. So, for pic.twitter.com/eYllhiBmzj Full Mount MMA (@MMAFullMount) July 24, 2026One has to wonder about the accuracy of a Mike Tyson story at this stage, but this is very funny nevertheless. Mike Tyson Reveals the Time He Caught Brad Pitt With His WifeTheo Von: Somebody said that Brad Pitt stole a girlfriend of yours one time.Mike Tyson: No. Me and my wife were going through a divorce, but we were still fucking. Every night we were still fucking, then we fighting pic.twitter.com/1cNPp9M6cH (@heisdenji) July 24, 2026I greatly enjoyed this exchange between former Welterweight champions Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra. : GSP says no one is invincible. Anyone can lose. Matt Serra interrupts: "You taught me a lessondon't give GSP a rematch." Says: "You are always one mistake away from losing. I learned the hard way. Matt beat me against all odds." "I have to admit, one of pic.twitter.com/DZWosDqRuB FightLuck (@FightluckBet) July 24, 2026I forgot this fight happened. That time Diego Sanchez thought he was Jorge Masvidal pic.twitter.com/NSGpKnKnbN Combat Casuals (@Combat_Casuals) July 24, 2026Being the most delusional MMA fighter is a remarkable feat, but Shara Magomedov is building a case. Didnt he just foul Michel Pereira four times to barely win a boring decision?I will show that my level is bigger than Sean Stricklands.Shara Bullet Magomedov says hes ready to take on Sean Strickland anytime and will prove that Strickland isnt the beast everyone thinks he is.Im ready to do it today, tomorrow. Im ready to show that Sean pic.twitter.com/spaC6eSBBP Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 24, 2026Ref really had to show off his takedown defense here! , Open Fighting Championship 67 pic.twitter.com/d2SYk3Rd2e (@VestnikMMA) July 11, 2026Miles Jury breaks down the numbers behind his UFC lawsuit settlement. Ex-UFC fighter Miles Jury breaks down the $229,000 payout he received from the antitrust lawsuit settlement pic.twitter.com/9lQCri2U8u Matysek (@Matysek88) July 11, 2026Slips, rips, and KO clipsA well-timed overhand set up by some false starts:BIG KO at the Commonwealth Games today as Lesotho's Mathealira Seholoholo stopped Louis Rooney of Northern Ireland in Round 2 of their Round of 32 bout at 55kg pic.twitter.com/p3MIS4VTft Tokker (@ATokkers5) July 24, 2026Sumo from nearly 60 years ago:Meanwhile, there were still several sidesteps per day in 1968, but the smaller, faster rikishi were more likely to recover from them and provide a more memorable bout (before ultimately having their knee blown out by a twist-down).Wakanaruto vs Kaigo, July 1968 https://t.co/MaDhxrzSxhpic.twitter.com/lmfSw02gBZ (@SumoZeki) July 23, 2026Both men throw right hands, one takes his head off the center line. Undefeated bantamweight Pavel Andrusca destroys Gexipengchu with a violent overhand right in the first round. The Moldovan improves to 8-0 with his last 7 by finish. #UAEWarriors72pic.twitter.com/ZYkqrmB108 caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 23, 2026Random LandTrue story: that chord and carabiner setup is the exact same as mine which is unsettling given the context. Rus dac, yldrm dmeden saniyeler nce havada oluan rktc czrt sesini kayda ald. pic.twitter.com/hT8yI05BGA Bulvar Medya (@Bulvarpress) July 23, 2026Get involved with Mania community in The Feed!Midnight Music: I never heard this original until a few days ago.Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.

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Noah Lyles and ShaCarri Richardson both won their third 100-meter national title on Friday.First, Richardson stormed through the field with a time of 10.77 seconds, matching her best time since throwing down a 10.71 at the U.S. Olympic trials in 2024. Then Lyles similarly surged to the win in 9.79 seconds, matching the career-best time that won him Olympic gold in Paris.It was a cathartic day for the two American sprinters who found success in Paris two years ago but have struggled to maintain that level in the time since. They presented their breakthroughs in vastly different ways.For Richardson, it was the culmination of a lengthy effort to get in a better place, via her interview with NBC Sports:It just feels phenomenal to be back in a better place healthy mentally, physically, emotionally. And it shows that hard work pays off. Everything me and coach [Dennis Mitchell] have been working on is starting to show consistently.Lyles, meanwhile, cut a wrestling promo about how this is nothing compared to what he has planned in the coming two years:Shoot, I was just playing around this year. Im scared for you all next year. Im real scared, because youre not going to have this nice Noah who goes around and just thinks its all lollygagging and good. Next year, I got plans. I got places to run fast. So you better pray, go to sleep and dont get scared when I run up on you.Lyles time is the new worlds best in 2026, surpassing Jamaican rival Oblique Sevilles 9.82 last month. Its a reversal from last years world championships, when he finished third behind Seville and Paris silver medalist Kishane Thompson.He started behind in this race, with 2019 world champion Christian Coleman moving a step ahead of him off the blocks. As Lyles did in Paris, he finished strong and took gold. And made sure everyone knew how he did it:In my head, the distance was already made up. I put my hand in their pocket. Dont let them get away. I saw where Christian was and I said Ill get my hands all the way in there. And I just pulled them back and I did what I do.Richardson, the 2024 Olympic silver medalist, dealt with an unspecified injury in 2025 and wound up finishing only fifth in the world championships with a season-best 10.94 seconds. She has already bested that mark five times in 2026.