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The NBA imposed severe penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers after an investigation found salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, including five forfeited draft picks, a $30 million fine, and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers deny wrongdoing, calling the probe biased, while Leonard denies knowledge of any circumvention scheme.

Nearly a decade after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee, his silent protest continues to define athlete activism across modern sports.

Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.

OG Anunoby was a big reason that the New York Knicks earned the NBA title in June. He’s just about ready to move past that and get the new season tipped.

The NCAA and FBI announced a collaboration on Monday to educate college athletes on preventing and responding to internet sexual exploitation.

Spain won the 2026 World Cup title after defeating Argentina in the final, marking the conclusion of a successful tournament featuring standout individual performances and memorable underdog stories.

FIFA is considering adding even more nations to the World Cup, potentially making it a 64-team tournament in the future, while Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are tied for the Golden Boot with 8 goals each.

FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban caused a global outcry, and the US was humiliated in their 4-1 loss to Belgium, with President Trump having called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the suspension.

The USA was defeated by Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup, with defensive mistakes proving costly, and Romelu Lukaku's late goal sealing the win.

FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban for one year, allowing him to play against Belgium in the Round of 16, following a phone call from President Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.