Denny Hamlin won his fourth race of the season at Dover, while Chase Elliott took the points lead. William Byron and Christopher Bell had disappointing finishes after incidents on the track.
Robelis Despaigne won Karate Combat 55's 'Last Man Standing' tournament, defeating three opponents including two former UFC fighters, to earn a heavyweight title shot against Sam Alvey. Despaigne suffered fractured hands and broken toes during the tournament. His victory sets up a title fight with Alvey, a UFC veteran who has found success in Karate Combat.
Real Madrid's academy player, Edgar Pujol, is leaving after six years to join Racing de Ferrol. The 20-year-old defender seeks first-team opportunities after mutually terminating his contract. Pujol expressed gratitude to Real Madrid in a farewell message.
Tatiana Bailey leads Data-Driven Economic Strategies, a nonprofit organization. DDES produces economic dashboards and resources, available on their website. Sponsorship opportunities are also listed online.
George Odum was released by the 49ers after undergoing elbow surgery for an offseason injury. He is expected to recover in 6-8 weeks and may sign with a team mid-season. Odum played in 12 games for the 49ers last season, primarily on special teams.
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Wrestler Buff Bagwell had his right leg amputated due to complications from a 2020 car accident where he drove under the influence. Bagwell underwent numerous surgeries over five years to try and repair the leg but it never healed, leading to the amputation. Despite this, Bagwell is optimistic and plans to return to wrestling.
The Dodgers drafted Arkansas players Zach Root and Charles Davalan with their first two picks in the 2025 draft. Outfielder Josue De Paula was named MVP of the Futures Game, and Michael Chavis left the Dodgers to play baseball in Japan.
The Phillies drafted Gage Wood, a right-handed pitcher from Arkansas, as their first-round pick, ending a decade-long streak of not selecting college pitchers in the first round. Wood, 21, has a fastball that can reach 98 mph and a plus curveball.
Bayer Leverkusen's CEO, Fernando Carro, is pleased Florian Wirtz chose Liverpool over Bayern Munich, believing it makes the Bundesliga more competitive. Carro confirmed Bayern's interest in Wirtz but stated Leverkusen had no intention of selling him to their rival. Wirtz ultimately joined Liverpool for €137.5 million.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 87-83 in NBA Summer League play, highlighted by Mark Armstrong's 23 points. Maxwell Lewis of the Dallas Mavericks and Vladislav Goldin of the Miami Heat were also standouts, while Kevin Garnett and projected 2026 top NBA draft pick AJ Dybantsa attended the event. The Summer League continues Saturday with semi-final matchups and consolation games.