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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Chris Dixon, DT, University of South Dakota
Meet Chris Dixon, a standout defensive tackle from the University of South Dakota with a passion for football and family. Name: Chris Dixon Position: DT College: University of South Dakota Height: 6’ 2” Weight: 300 lbs X: @dixonjr52 Instagram: @cjd_51 What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? A family friend was
2026 NFL Draft Round 1 grades: Fernando Mendoza pick an A for Raiders; Cardinals get a B
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. Welcome to The Athletic’s pick-by-pick grades for Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Which teams filled a need with a potential star? Which GMs might wind up regretting their decisions down the line? Because we won’t know those full answers until the incoming rookie class
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: John Thompson, LB/S, Benedictine University (IL)
Meet John Thompson, an aspiring football player from Benedictine University with a passion for the game and determination to succeed. Name: John Thompson Position: LB/S College: Benedictine University(IL) Height: 6’ 0” Weight: 203 lbs X: @jthompson4111 Instagram: @jthompson.41 What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? I’ve decided to really pursue this
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Wardy Joubert, WR, Graceland University
Meet Wardy Joubert, NFL Draft prospect, and learn about his journey as a wide receiver at Graceland University. Name: Wardy Joubert Position: WR College: Graceland University Height: 6’ 4” Weight: 203 lbs X: @wardy_joubert33 Instagram: @wardyjoubert33 What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? Growing up, football was always around me—it wasn’t
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Evian Thompson, DB, Washburn University
Get to know Evian Thompson, a promising DB from Washburn University, as he prepares for the 2027 NFL Draft. Name: Evian Thompson Position: DB College: Washburn University Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 185 lbs X: @evianthompson_ Instagram: @gmbmunch What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? Since I was able to, I always
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marquis Buchanan, WR, Rhode Island
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marquis Buchanan, WR, Rhode Island Name: Marquis Buchanan Position: Wide Receiver College: Rhode Island Height: 6’4 Weight: 190 lbs. Twitter: @_FreeSmokeQuis Instagram: @_FreeSmokeQuis What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? I can create plays within all 3 levels of the field. I can
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Desmeal Leigh, OT, Youngstown State University
Meet Desmeal Leigh, a top NFL Draft prospect from Youngstown State known for his unique athleticism and strong work ethic. Name: Desmeal Leigh Position: Offensive Tackle College: Youngstown State Height: 6’7 Weight: 320lbs Twitter: DesmealLeigh Instagram: Desmeal_Leigh What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? I have a unique
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ryder Kurtz, TE, Cornell University
Meet Ryder Kurtz, a promising 2027 NFL Draft prospect from Cornell University. Discover his journey and versatility as a tight end. Name: Ryder Kurtz Position: Tight End College: Cornell University Height: 6’5” Weight: 255 Twitter: @RyderKurtz Instagram: ryder.kurtz What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? My Versatility, My ability to do it all in
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...