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Durant’s Olympic Prep, Drone Scandal in Soccer, and Kershaw’s Comeback

Kevin Durant's lighthearted take on being posterized by Anthony Edwards as Team USA prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada's women's national soccer team coach axed from Olympics over drone use. Clayton Kershaw makes a solid return to the Dodgers. Plus, PSG is willing to double Barcelona's bid to sign Nico Williams.Sources:https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40642262/team-usa-olympic-basketball-kevin-durant-reacts-anthony-edwards-practice-dunkhttps://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40642277/olympics-2024-canada-women-soccer-coach-removed-drone-scandalhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40642798/grateful-clayton-kershaw-goes-4-innings-return-dodgershttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40642035/transfer-talk-psg-outbidding-barcelona-sign-williamsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Kevin Durant's lighthearted take on being posterized by Anthony Edwards(00:02:55) Canada axes coach from Olympics over drone use(00:05:38) Kershaw solid in Dodgers return: 'It meant a lot'(00:08:23) Transfer Talk: PSG willing to double Barcelona's bid to sign Nico Williams

Canady’s Record NIL Deal, NHL’s Potential Return to Phoenix, and NBA’s New Broadcast Partners

Softball ace NiJaree Canady picks Texas Tech and lands a record-breaking NIL deal. Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia is determined to bring NHL back to Phoenix. NBA and WNBA sign an 11-year media rights deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, leaving out TNT. Plus, a thrilling game analysis of Chelsea's narrow escape against Wrexham.Sources:https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40633634/ex-stanford-softball-ace-nijaree-canady-commits-texas-techhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40635494/suns-owner-ishbia-interested-bringing-nhl-back-phoenixhttps://www.engadget.com/nba-tv-rights-go-to-espn-nbc-and-amazon-as-tnt-is-rejected-230811550.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/700486Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Softball ace Canady picks Texas Tech, NIL haul(00:04:20) Report: Suns' Ishbia wants NHL back in Phoenix(00:06:47) NBA TV rights go to ESPN, NBC and Amazon as TNT is rejected(00:09:23) Chelsea 2-2 Wrexham (Jul 24, 2024) Game Analysis

Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership and Major Sports Transfers

The WNBA All-Star Game draws a record 3.44M viewers, signaling a rise in women's sports. In football news, Man Utd and Atleti join the race for France star Fofana. Plus, a landmark NCAA antitrust lawsuits settlement is about to be filed, potentially revolutionizing college athlete compensation. Also, get the latest updates from the NFL's 2024 training camp.Sources:https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40625875/wnba-all-star-game-phoenix-draws-record-number-viewershttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40627151/transfer-talk-man-utd-atleti-join-race-france-star-fofanahttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40626914/ncaa-antitrust-lawsuits-settlement-filed-fridayhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40191932/nfl-training-camp-live-updates-2024-news-depth-charts-injuries-roster-battlesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) WNBA All-Star Game draws record 3.44M viewers(00:03:30) Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Atleti join race for France star Fofana(00:05:30) NCAA antitrust lawsuits settlement to be filed Fri.(00:08:18) NFL training camp 2024 live updates: Chiefs' Kadarius Toney working with RBs

Heat’s Historic Win, McLaren’s F1 Rise, and Deion Sanders’ Potential USC Role

Miami Heat clinches their first NBA summer league championship in an overtime victory. McLaren surpasses Red Bull as the favorite for the F1 title. Bengals' wide receiver, Ja'Marr Chase, unlikely to get a contract extension this season. ESPN's Paul Finebaum suggests Deion Sanders could replace Lincoln Riley at USC.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40620907/heat-top-grizzlies-ot-win-summer-league-titlehttps://www.espn.com/auto/story/_/id/40618962/mclaren-knocks-red-bull-betting-favorite-f1-titlehttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40618320/jamarr-chase-deal-unlikely-season-bengals-president-sayshttps://www.outkick.com/sports/espn-paul-finebaum-deion-sanders-lincoln-riley-uscOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Heat top Grizz in OT to win Summer League title(00:03:06) McLaren passes Red Bull as favorite for F1 title(00:06:08) Bengals prez: Chase contract unlikely this season(00:09:14) ESPN's Paul Finebaum Suggests Deion Sanders Could Replace Lincoln Riley At USC

Pogacar’s Historic Tour de France Win and Other Sports Highlights

Tadej Pogacar dominates the Tour de France, securing his third victory and making history. Kyle Larson triumphs at the Brickyard 400, showcasing resilience and sportsmanship. The world of football witnesses a seismic shift with the rise of Asian football and key figures like Ange Postecoglou. Plus, Shohei Ohtani stuns with his 30th home run this season, redefining the game of baseball.Sources:https://www.espn.com/olympics/cycling/story/_/id/40610879/tadej-pogacar-wins-tour-de-france-thirdhttps://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/40612556/kyle-larson-made-late-charge-win-first-brickyard-400https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40536938/the-postecoglou-effect-afcs-next-wave-elite-soccer-managershttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40613257/shohei-ohtani-clears-seats-dodger-stadium-473-foot-hrOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Pogacar wins Tour de France for third time(00:03:39) Larson makes late charge, wins 1st Brickyard 400(00:06:40) The Postecoglou effect: AFC's next wave of elite soccer managers(00:09:03) Ohtani's 30th HR clears seats at Dodger Stadium

Paul’s TKO Win Sets Stage for Tyson, WNBA’s Historic Transformation, and More

Jake Paul's TKO victory sets the stage for a showdown with Mike Tyson. The WNBA plans a historic transformation with an expanded 44-game season. Evan Mobley signs a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension with the Cavaliers. Virna Jandiroba submits Amanda Lemos, eyeing a UFC title shot.Sources:https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40607811/jake-paul-registers-sixth-round-tko-victory-mike-perryhttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40606834/wnba-eying-expanded-44-game-season-2025https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40606674/cavaliers-evan-mobley-agrees-5-year-224m-extensionhttps://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/40607133/jandiroba-beats-lemos-wants-ufc-title-shot-vs-weili-nextOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) 'Mike Tyson, you're next': Paul posts TKO win(00:03:27) WNBA eying expanded 44-game season in 2025(00:05:55) Cavaliers' Mobley agrees to 5-year rookie max(00:08:18) Jandiroba submits Lemos, asks for UFC title shot

NFL Transfers, Baseball Rebuilds, and Football Leadership Changes

The Baltimore Ravens sign two-time Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson. The Washington Nationals are open to offers but satisfied with their rebuild. The English Football Association seeks a new head coach for the men's national team. The Kansas City Chiefs aim to decide their stadium plans within six months.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40598836/ravens-sign-former-bears-s-eddie-jackson-2-pro-bowlerhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40599773/washington-nationals-gm-mike-rizzo-happy-team-progress-listening-offershttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40597448/next-england-manager-fa-job-advert-post-deadlinehttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40598561/generational-decisionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Ravens sign 2-time Pro Bowl safety E. Jackson(00:03:33) Nats GM listening to offers, but happy with rebuild(00:07:00) Applications open: FA posts ad for England boss(00:09:51) Chiefs aim for 6 months to decide stadium plans

Copa América Chaos, Utah St. Coach Fired, Man Utd’s New Signing, and Saints’ Ramczyk Out for Season

Fans file lawsuits over Copa América final chaos, Utah State University fires football coach Blake Anderson over violations, Manchester United signs 18-year-old Leny Yoro from Lille, and New Orleans Saints' Ryan Ramczyk to miss the season due to injury. Tune in for these and more updates on the world of sports.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40592853/fans-file-lawsuits-copa-america-final-chaos-ticketshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40593633/utah-state-fires-aggies-football-coach-blake-andersonhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40589806/man-united-transfer-leny-yoro-lille-real-madridhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40593476/saints-ryan-ramczyk-miss-season-pup-moveOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Fans file lawsuits over Copa América final chaos(00:03:49) Utah St. fires Anderson as coach, cites violations(00:06:24) Man Utd sign Yoro, 18, in €62M deal from Lille(00:09:17) Saints' Ramczyk to miss season after PUP move

WNBA’s Rights Deal, Ibrahimovic’s Son’s Debut, and More Sports Updates

The WNBA is set to receive a significant boost in its media rights deal, but is it enough? Zlatan Ibrahimovic's eldest son, Maximilian, signs his first professional contract with AC Milan. A groundbreaking case at the University of Iowa sparks a national debate on sports betting. Plus, Kevin Magnussen is set to leave Haas at the end of the season.Sources:https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40587669/reports-wnba-get-200m-per-year-union-exec-concernedhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40587738/ac-milan-sign-zlatan-ibrahimovic-eldest-son-maximilianhttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40575467/inside-iowa-iowa-state-ncaa-gambling-investigationhttps://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/40583150/kevin-magnussen-leave-haas-end-2024-season-formula-1Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Reports: WNBA gets $200M a year in rights deal(00:03:44) Ibrahimovic's son signs first contract for AC Milan(00:06:28) Inside the historic, controversial Iowa gambling prosecution(00:09:01) Magnussen to leave Haas at end of 2024 season

Sports Business: Dolan’s Critique, Alonso’s Loyalty, and Team USA Controversy

Explore the intersection of sports and business as Knicks' owner James Dolan criticizes the NBA's new media deal. Hear about Pete Alonso's commitment to the Mets and his hopes for a postseason run. Dive into the controversy surrounding Team USA's selection process. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming Ole Miss football season with insights from QB Jaxson Dart.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40571512/knicks-james-dolan-criticizes-nba-revenue-sharing-new-media-dealhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40571157/pete-alonso-want-get-traded-says-super-happy-methttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40572373/jaylen-brown-derrick-white-good-brown-team-usa-jabshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40571008/ole-miss-qb-jaxson-dart-says-rebels-talent-par-best-college-footballOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Knicks' Dolan criticizes new media deal in letter(00:04:16) Alonso 'proud to be a Met,' doesn't want be traded(00:06:33) Celtics' Brown, White 'good' after Team USA jabs(00:08:54) QB Dart says Ole Miss 'at its peak,' credits Kiffin