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Soccer

Arsenal target Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta plots tactical shift

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is exploring a major tactical shift this summer as the club targets Julian Alvarez to bridge the gap in Europe.

Baseball

Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in ninth inning of Blue Jays win

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Heliot Ramos broke it up in a 10-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Other

Dame Sarah Storey retires from Great Britain Paralympic competition

Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition. The 48-year-old will forego the Los Angeles 2028 Games to focus on improving Para-sport.

Basketball

US lawmakers demand WNBA action over physical fouls on Caitlin Clark

A group of 11 US lawmakers has sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for excessive physical fouls on Caitlin Clark. The group warned of potential federal investigations if a hostile work environment is confirmed.

Soccer

Fifa reject Michael Olise yellow card appeal after USA controversy

Fifa has rejected France's appeal to rescind Michael Olise's yellow card, meaning the winger risks suspension if booked in the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

Basketball

Milwaukee Bucks defend Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami Heat

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst says trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat was a difficult but necessary decision for the franchise's future.

Soccer

Football Association of Ireland votes to play Israel in Nations League

The Football Association of Ireland has voted in favour of fulfilling its upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel following an extraordinary general meeting. The decision avoids potential sanctions and significant financial losses for Irish football.

Hockey

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss season start after surgery

Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard is expected to miss the opening month of the NHL season following shoulder surgery.