The Atlanta Hawks have acquired elite defender Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a major three-team NBA trade that sends Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks.
The intricate deal also sees Ryan Nembhard moving to Georgia, while the Thunder secure three future second-round draft picks.
This transaction marks a significant roster restructuring for all three franchises ahead of the upcoming basketball season.
Thunder prioritise financial flexibility
Oklahoma City opted to pick up a $17.7m team option on their 2025 championship stalwart rather than letting him depart in free agency.
By executing this move, the Western Conference side created a $17m trade exception while successfully ducking below the league’s restrictive second salary cap apron.
The front office has now accumulated seven second-round picks and shed $200m in future salary this offseason through the departures of their former wing, alongside Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.
Hawks bolster defensive ranks
The arrival of the 27-year-old provides Atlanta with a formidable presence on the perimeter.
He joins a revamped wing rotation featuring Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, creating what projects to be a highly disruptive defensive unit.
The defensive specialist was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2025, having averaged 8.3 points and 3.6 rebounds across 69 appearances last season.
This strategic acquisition also positions the Eastern Conference outfit to offer their new arrival a long-term contract, whilst maintaining projected cap space of over $40m for next summer.
Mavericks secure former top pick
Dallas capitalised on the multi-team framework to land a former number one overall draft selection in Risacher.
The 21-year-old finished as the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year award behind Stephon Castle following the 2024-25 campaign.
He posted averages of 9.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 67 games last season and now offers the Mavericks a high-potential building block.
Meanwhile, 23-year-old guard Nembhard heads to the Hawks after an impressive rookie season where he delivered 5.3 assists and 6.6 points per game.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled pitching start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday due to ongoing irritation in his left knee.
Manager Dave Roberts initially planned for the two-way phenom to return to the mound in Philadelphia after an extended two-week absence.
However, the Japanese superstar informed the training staff that his joint was not progressing as expected prior to a routine bullpen session.
Return date remains uncertain
Roberts confirmed he does not yet know if the start will merely be pushed back a few days or skipped entirely.
The Dodgers boss fully expects the four-time MVP to pitch again this season, but stressed that the recovery will require patience.
“Kind of where we’re at, right now, how we’re proceeding, I would say that it’s going to be some time.”
Roberts explained the situation on Sunday before the team’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees.
“And I say that it’s not going to be a day-to-day thing.”
Cautious approach for the MVP favourite
The two-way talent has not pitched since allowing three runs over six innings against the San Diego Padres on 3 July.
He subsequently received a lubricant injection into the knee before the All-Star break and opted against travelling for the mid-season exhibition.
Despite his absence from the mound, the National League MVP frontrunner continues to feature heavily in the lineup as a designated hitter.
The Los Angeles medical staff have not considered shutting him down completely because the joint is only stressed when planting his leg to pitch, rather than when swinging the bat.
Dodgers adjust rotation
The late change has prompted Los Angeles to reshuffle their pitching rotation, moving Emmet Sheehan’s scheduled start back a day to Monday.
Ohtani has been dominant on the mound during his first full pitching season since 2023, boasting a stellar 1.79 ERA across 14 starts.
He has been equally lethal in the batter’s box, hitting 22 home runs and maintaining a .289 average to solidify his status as baseball’s premier offensive threat.
Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard has abandoned the Tour de France after suffering a heavy crash near the end of Sunday’s 15th stage at Plateau de Solaison.
The 29-year-old Danish rider was involved in a collision close to a kerb with approximately 20 kilometres remaining of the mountainous route.
Following the incident, he was assisted into an ambulance with his right arm secured in a sling.
His premature exit deals a devastating blow to the Visma-Lease a Bike team.
Title ambitions abruptly ended
Prior to the crash, the elite climber was sitting comfortably in second place overall.
He had been closely pursuing defending champion Tadej Pogacar in the general classification standings heading into the decisive final climb.
The incident removes one of the main pre-race favourites and significantly alters the dynamic of the peloton.
A decorated Grand Tour history
The former race leader secured overall victory in cycling’s most prestigious event in both 2022 and 2023.
Beyond his success in France, the Scandinavian star is part of an exclusive group of only eight male riders to have won all three Grand Tours.
Cycling fans will now eagerly await further medical updates regarding the full extent of his arm injury.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended a 16-month trophy drought by defeating Raphael Collignon 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 to win the Swiss Open in Gstaad.
The former world number three claimed the 13th ATP title of his career after overcoming a resilient challenge from his Belgian opponent.
Sunday’s victory marks the Greek star’s first tournament success since lifting the Dubai Open trophy in March 2025.
Serving masterclass on the clay
Operating efficiently on his preferred surface, the 27-year-old showcased a highly impressive serving performance in the championship match.
He struck four aces without hitting a single double fault throughout the gruelling three-set battle.
The three-time Monte Carlo Masters champion also protected his delivery well, winning a commanding 21 out of 29 points on his second serve.
He was equally composed when pushed onto the defensive, successfully saving two of the four break points he faced against the debutant finalist.
Rankings boost and Collignon’s breakthrough
I would like to start by mentioning how amazing the final was today.
It’s been a long time so it does mean a lot to me.
This triumph in Switzerland will see the two-time major finalist climb significantly in Monday’s updated world rankings.
He is guaranteed to jump 30 places, moving from 85th back up to 55th in the global standings as he looks to re-establish himself among the elite.
Meanwhile, Collignon can take immense pride from reaching his first ever ATP final on the tour.
The 24-year-old, currently ranked 42nd in the world, demonstrated enormous potential despite falling just short of securing maiden silverware.
Conor McGregor suffered a severe ACL injury during his opening-round defeat by Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July, UFC president Dana White has confirmed.
The 38-year-old sustained the right knee damage in the opening seconds of the welterweight bout.
Addressing the media on Saturday, White consulted with officials at the podium before revealing the full extent of the damage.
“ACL. His knee is f***ed up,” Dana White stated.
Surgery and rehabilitation
The Irish fighter confirmed on social media that he will undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament.
Despite the severe setback, the former dual-weight champion insists he plans to return for the final bout remaining on his current contract.
However, the UFC boss immediately played down expectations of an imminent comeback for the promotion’s biggest star.
“The Conor McGregor discussion isn’t even worth talking about,” White added.
Long road to recovery
The veteran promoter emphasised that a lengthy rehabilitation process must take priority over matchmaking.
“He’s got to have knee surgery, he’s going to have to go through physical therapy, it’s all going to take time, and then when the doctor says you can start hardcore training again, then we start talking about Conor McGregor again.”
This latest medical blow comes after a significant period of inactivity for the Dublin native.
The clash with Holloway was his first appearance in the octagon since July 2021.
During that previous outing, he suffered a devastating broken left leg in a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier.
Adrien Rabiot has publicly condemned the “unacceptable” attitude of his France teammates following a 6-4 defeat by England in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off in Miami.
Didier Deschamps’ final match as national team manager ended in disappointment after a disastrous first-half performance saw his side trail 4-0.
The 31-year-old midfielder played the entirety of the high-scoring encounter and was visibly frustrated by the lack of professionalism.
‘Shameful’ first-half display
Speaking to BeIN Sports, Rabiot revealed his shock at the conduct of unnamed colleagues during the opening 45 minutes.
“We started the first half quite shamefully. I saw behavior from some players that I had never seen before.”
The combative playmaker admitted it was deeply disappointing given the opportunity to end the tournament on a positive note.
“There is a lot of disappointment after the match we lost against Spain, but there was work to be done until the end.”
A demanding half-time team talk
A spirited second-half fightback saw Les Bleus briefly reduce the deficit to 4-3 before ultimately succumbing to the English attack.
“We talked at half-time, we said we needed to show some pride, and it was much better in the second half.”
Despite the bitter conclusion to their campaign, Rabiot was quick to praise the outgoing coaching staff.
He insisted the result should not tarnish the legacy of the manager who restored the national team to the top of world football.
Deschamps shoulders the blame
Deschamps had rotated his starting lineup heavily following their semi-final exit against the Spanish.
Stars such as Kylian Mbappe retained their places, but several fringe players were handed an opportunity to impress from the start.
When questioned about the explosive interview, the outgoing boss refused to publicly single out individuals.
“It was me who made a mistake. I should have made choices from the start of the match.”
Manager defends his squad
The 57-year-old tactician instead took full responsibility for the initial tactical setup.
He firmly stated he would not judge the characters or personalities of his players in front of the media.
“Obviously in this match, there are some players who could have done better. I wish them all the best.”
Dricus Du Plessis delivered a masterclass performance to defeat fellow former champion Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City.
The South African fighter overwhelmed his opponent with relentless power and striking volume over five gruelling rounds.
Judges at the Paycom Center scored the middleweight contest 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46 in favour of the 30-year-old.
Title redemption in sight
I’m back in the winner’s circle, baby. Let’s get my belt back.
Dricus Du Plessis
This dominant victory marks a successful return to the Octagon for the former middleweight king.
He previously surrendered his 185-pound crown in a taxing five-round decision to Khamzat Chimaev last August.
Before that singular setback, the Pretoria-born athlete boasted an unblemished 9-0 promotional record that included two title defences.
A tough transition at middleweight
For the defeated contender, this challenging bout represented only a second career appearance in the 185-pound division.
The former long-reigning welterweight titleholder opted to move up a weight class after missing out on a bout against Islam Makhachev.
Despite securing a momentary takedown in the third round, the Nigerian-born veteran could not overcome the early structural damage.
The 37-year-old absorbed significant punishment throughout, including a brutal right hand to the temple and multiple perfectly timed knees.
Striking superiority seals the victory
The number-two ranked middleweight established his range immediately with a punishing series of jabs and leg kicks.
He continued to dictate the pace deep into the championship rounds by landing heavy head kicks and slick combinations.
A desperate late surge of heavy haymakers in the final seconds proved insufficient to rescue the contest for the struggling veteran.
Thank you, Kamaru Usman, for bringing the best out in me, and thank you for giving your life up over so many years to entertain these fans.
Dricus Du Plessis
England secured a thrilling 31-24 victory over Argentina in Santiago del Estero, relying on a decisive try from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to survive a chaotic finish.
Steve Borthwick’s side withstood a frantic period of overtime, with the Television Match Official denying Bautista Delguy at the absolute death.
The tourists were forced to dig incredibly deep after suffering another alarming collapse in discipline during a stormy encounter in South America.
Tourists overcome severe numerical disadvantage
Four separate yellow cards were shown to Jack van Poortvliet, Alex Coles, Henry Pollock and Emmanuel Iyogun throughout the fiercely contested match.
This flurry of infractions meant the visiting side had to survive a grueling nine-minute spell with only 13 men on the pitch.
Despite the severe numerical disadvantage, the defensive line held firm to hustle their way to a second consecutive win.
The latest disciplinary issues take the national team’s tally to a staggering 14 yellow cards and one red across eight fixtures this calendar year.
Feyi-Waboso shines as the decisive attacking threat
It was a breathtaking solo effort from Feyi-Waboso in the 69th minute that ultimately proved the difference between the two international rivals.
The dynamic Exeter wing was consistently the most dangerous player on the field, constantly hunting for the ball and terrorising the opposition defence.
His late intervention ensured the rugby squad avoided the heartbreak suffered by their football counterparts, who lost a World Cup semi-final to the same nation just three days prior.