Michael Harrington — Sports Editor 
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is currently locked in a standoff with the Portland City Council over public funding for Moda Center renovations. While the state has approved $365 million, Dundon is seeking nearly $575 million in total public support to sign a new 20-year lease, sparking relocation fears. Tom Dundon isn’t just changing … Read more
Cienciano advanced to the Copa Sudamericana 2026 round of 16 after defeating Lanús 4-0 at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega on July 29, 2026. The Peruvian side overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-2 on aggregate, eliminating the defending champion in a dominant performance in Cusco. The match began with an immediate … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended plans to sell minority stakes in a $20bn commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise on Wednesday. Facing fierce backlash from UEFA, the European Union, and continental bodies, Infantino insisted the proposal was an opportunity rather than an obligation. The dust has barely settled on the expanded 48-team World Cup hosted … Read more
Drafted seventy-sixth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, rookie quarterback Drew Allar enters a development-focused rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sitting behind Aaron Rodgers and working alongside head coach Mike McCarthy, Allar faces a roster battle dynamic while learning the nuances of the position. Drew Allar Embraces the Mentorship of Aaron Rodgers and Mike … Read more
The Commonwealth Games debut of 25-year-old super-heavyweight boxer Aziz Abdul ended in disqualification during the third and final round of his opening bout against England’s Damar Thomas at the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, according to Theguardian. Abdul, a Ugandan fighter who goes by the nickname Ringo, was penalised three times for fouls and thrown … Read more
San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension on Wednesday, setting an NHL record with an average annual value of $18.8 million. The deal keeps the 20-year-old forward with the franchise through the 2031-32 season. Macklin Celebrini is officially the highest-paid player in the National Hockey League. The San Jose … Read more
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered an apparent left leg injury and was carted off the field during the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Shemar Stewart Carted Off During Bengals Training Camp Practice Video documentation captured by local media showed Stewart’s left leg buckling before he went down to … Read more
Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández revealed he considered retirement after his second stint with Club Deportivo Guadalajara, stating that his time with the team left him without the desire to play football. The striker signed a two-year contract with the newly founded Atlético Dallas to debut in 2027. Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández is returning to professional soccer in … Read more
New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, July 28, clocking a national and Oceania record time of 10.93 seconds to claim the country’s first gold medal in the women’s 100 metres at a rainy Scotsoun Stadium in Glasgow. Zoe Hobbs Conquers Rain and Cold for Historic Gold in … Read more
Bayern Munich executive Max Eberl has strongly condemned FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed sale of World Cup stakes to private investors. Speaking on July 29, 2026, Eberl criticized the profit-driven plans as shameful, while European football officials weigh potential tournament boycotts amid intense financial pressure. Max Eberl Launches Scathing Attack on FIFA Profit Motives Bayern … Read more