Trump Reacts to Topuria’s Loss at UFC Freedom 250
Trump was in attendance at UFC Freedom 250, which took place at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversary. The event featured light‑weight champion Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, who ultimately won. Trump reacted to Topuria’s defeat by saying, “That hurt him.”
Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream
The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother somethingsdifferent.biz
No one celebrated Spain’s last-32 win quite like Keyne. As the third goal against Austria went in, cameras caught Lamine Yamal’s younger brother, still only three, raising his arms and shouting: “Come on!” And so a million memes were launched in Los Angeles.
Not long after, 30 metres below ground – Los Angeles Stadium had to be built from beneath the surface because of its proximity to LAX airport – Lamine Yamal stood on a platform before a scrum of cameras, microphones and mobile phones. Someone in there showed him the footage, asked what he thought about this small boy enjoying the childhood he never could, and there was a pause. “I don’t know …” Lamine Yamal said eventually. “It makes me emotional to see my brother happy, and my mum. He is everything to me. It’s like he is my son and I’m in love with him.”
Continue reading...Sanchez Trial Set for July 13
The trial against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, which has been delayed four times, is still scheduled for July 13. With the final pre-trial conference five days away, a plea deal seems possible given the prosecution's extensive video evidence.
Surveillance footage from over 50 cameras supported the truck driver's self-defense claim, leading to Sanchez facing multiple charges. Sanchez previously told investigators he couldn't remember details of the October fight in Indianapolis.
Germany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach
Nagelsmann agrees to quit following World Cup exit
Klopp to begin discussions over return to management
Julian Nagelsmann has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach following the team’s disappointing showing at the World Cup, paving the way for Jürgen Klopp to replace the 38-year-old.
Nagelsmann agreed to leave the post he took over from Hansi Flick a little under three years ago following talks with German Football Association (DFB) officials at their headquarters in Frankfurt on Thursday. The DFB said in a statement that Nagelsmann contract, which ran through to the 2028 European Championship, would end with immediate effect and that Klopp “has already indicated his fundamental readiness to take over the position”. Klopp has been working as a pundit for German TV at the World Cup.
Continue reading...Niki Lauda's Ferrari Driven by Son in Austria
The 45-year-old GT driver completed a demonstration run in the iconic number 12 chassis at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the race.
The car, which Niki Lauda drove to the 1975 Formula 1 championship, returned to an Austrian race track as part of the annual Legends Parade at the Spielberg circuit.
