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Terence Crawford accuses WBC of punishing Shakur Stevenson over their own feud: ‘It wasn’t right at all’
Over the past year, the WBC controversially stripped both Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson of their titles following their respective career-defining victories over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Teofimo Lopez, sparking backlash throughout the boxing world.
Crawford was stripped almost three months after defeating Alvarez because he allegedly did not pay the WBC sanctioning fee for either of his previous two fights — against Alvarez and Israil Madrimov. Stevenson, on the other hand, was relinquished of his WBC crown just three business days after becoming a four-division champion when the prestigious sanctioning body claimed he did not pay a fee for his fight with Lopez.
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The part that boxing fans cannot understand? The WBC title was not even on the line for Stevenson vs. Lopez in January, yet the WBC still asked for a $100,000 sanctioning fee.
Crawford told Uncrowned’s “The Ariel Helwani Show” on Wednesday that he believes the WBC’s hasty decision to strip his close friend, Stevenson, was a direct result of his own feud with the sanctioning body.
“I definitely agree with [Stevenson that the WBC targeted him because of my issue with them],” Crawford said. “And that wasn’t right at all, for them to put my name in the conversation that I didn’t have nothing to do with anything that Shakur had going on. So you blame me and try to punish him? It wasn’t right at all.”
Crawford claimed that WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán has since apologized to him in person over their public dispute last year, however the sanctioning body has not attempted to rectify how it handled the situation.
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“Nothing [has happened to make peace with the WBC since I was stripped],” Crawford said. “I saw Mauricio … not too long ago. He came up to me and he apologized to me, and he told me that he shouldn’t have said the things that he said. But I kind of felt some type of way, because in my mind, we’re face-to-face and you’re apologizing to me, but you talk negative to me in the public, online and in interviews.
“You should’ve done a public apology to me — that’s how I feel. But I’m not here to keep going back and forth with somebody, so cool, I accept your apology. He said he wanted to sit down with me and talk as men. I’m cool with that because we always had respect for each other face-to-face.
“Now when I’m not around, then it’s different, and I just didn’t like that,” Crawford continued. “I didn’t like the fact that instead of them coming back and [saying], ‘Hey, let’s talk about this, let’s renegotiate,’ they were just basically like, ‘No, we’re the WBC, we ain’t taking that. We’re not like all the other organizations. No, you’ve got to pay us this.’ I was just like, ‘Oh, really? Y’all ain’t getting nothing now because I didn’t agree to nothing.’ I didn’t agree to nothing, so I was just doing that off the strength that I was looking out for all the organizations because that’s what I was going to do.”
The WBC asked Crawford for a $300,000 sanctioning fee for his fight with Alvarez, which was .6% of his reported $50 million purse. Crawford responded at the time with an expletive-laden nine-minute rant, saying he’d reached agreements with boxing’s other three major sanctioning bodies — the WBA, WBO and the IBF — over a fee for the “Canelo” fight and that the WBC should’ve accepted what he was willing to pay them rather than demanding more.
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Crawford explained to Uncrowned on Wednesday that he isn’t a fan of the overall manner in which boxing’s sanctioning bodies currently operate. The former pound-for-pound king believes boxers should have more input into how sanctioning fees are spent and that fighters should be financially rewarded for becoming world champions instead of being hit with more expensive bills just days after the belts are wrapped around their waists.
Terence Crawford accumulated quite a belt collection before he retired.
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“I think some of [the sanctioning bodies] are getting too much money, and we don’t have no say-so on where the money is going and what they’re doing with the money and things like that,” he said.
“I do feel some type of way about that because we put our life on the line and do everything that we have to do. We turn around and make it to be a world champion, and we have to pay to be a world champion — not only the time we become world champion, but every single time that we step in the ring. The more money we make, the more money we have to pay to these sanctioning bodies. I think that’s not right.
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“I think you should get a prize for winning [a world title]. I think it should be a bonus when you win a championship. And then when you become unified, I think it should be another bonus. And then when you become undisputed, it should be another bonus. I don’t think they should be constantly taking from the fighters that work they’re butt off to get to where they are right now. And knowing that most fighters come from nothing, it’s tough.”
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July 2026), following 18 years with the company where he has progressed through many roles, most recently director of leisure.
Serco Leisure operates more than 55 facilities in the UK, including the national sports centres at Lilleshall, Bisham Abbey, Stoke Mandeville Stadium – the birthplace of the Paralympic movement – and Alexander Stadium, a venue which will stage the European Athletics Championships in August this year.
Speaking on his appointment, Nelson says: “It is a privilege to lead an organisation I know so well and care deeply about. I believe that my appointment also reflects our commitment to developing and supporting internal talent, creating opportunities for our people to grow, thrive and reach their full potential within Serco.
“Serco Leisure has achieved significant success in recent years, and I look forward to building on that momentum. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Simon Lane for the support he has given me personally and also the wider leisure business over the past five years.
“My focus will be on continuing to deliver outstanding health and wellbeing services for our clients and communities, while driving sustainable growth and supporting our talented teams to achieve their full potential.”
Simon Bailey, managing director of Serco’s parent division says: “Steve’s appointment is a well-earned progression, reflecting both his depth of experience in the sector and his long- standing commitment to Serco.
“Having progressed from managing leisure facilities into senior leadership roles, Steve brings a strong understanding of our operations, our people, and the values that underpin our delivery of public services.”
Outgoing managing director, Simon Lane, has joined UK holiday park operator, Verdant Leisure as CEO.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games.
Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo in the first inning on Wednesday night for his 24th homer of the season. The Rays star will celebrate his 23rd birthday on Sunday.
The youngest player before Caminero to homer in six straight games was Seattle’s Ken Griffey Jr., who did it at the age of 23 in 1993.
The only other players since 1900 to homer in as many as five consecutive games before their 23rd birthday were San Francisco’s Jack Clark in 1978, Atlanta’s Brian McCann in 2006 and Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2018.
Caminero becomes the first player to homer in six straight games since Rafael Devers did it for Boston in May 2024. Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber, Detroit’s Spencer Torkelson and the Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami had all homered in five straight games this season.
The only other Tampa Bay player ever to go deep in six straight games was Carlos Pena in June 2010, according to Sportradar.
Caminero has eight homers over his last six games. He began this stretch by going deep three times in a 13-2 victory over Kansas City on Thursday.
Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium remarkably rallied from two goals down and ultimately defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time to keep alive their World Cup title hopes that had looked dead and buried.
Senegal’s Lamine Camara slid in on Tielemans as the ball flashed across the face of goal and conceded the spot-kick after a VAR review, with the Belgian picking out the top corner to complete an extraordinary comeback.
Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had given Senegal a deserved 2-0 lead and they looked to be cruising through to the last 16 before Belgium netted twice in the final four minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time.
Belgium now face the winner of the last-32 clash between co-hosts United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle on Monday.
It was cruel on Senegal, who controlled much of the 90 minutes and also struck the woodwork twice, but could not see out the game.
They became the fourth African side to bow out in a narrow defeat in the last 32 after South Africa, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and will wonder how they managed to let this one slip away.
They were inches away from the lead early on when Ismail Jakobs’ cross from the left was only parried by Thibaut Courtois, but a stretching Sarr could only steer the loose ball onto the post.
When the African side did break the deadlock in the 25th minute it was no surprise. Sadio Mane’s cross was headed goalwards by Sarr, but his effort came off the post again. This time the loose ball fell kindly for Diarra, and he side-footed home from seven yards.
Maxim De Cuyper forced an excellent save from Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw with a shot that looked to be heading into the top corner as Belgium trailed at the break.
Belgium brought on Lukaku for the ineffective Charles De Ketelaere at half-time, but were soon 2-0 down. A stunning long pass from Moussa Niakhate was brilliantly controlled on the chest of Sarr, who held off two defenders before thundering the ball into the net.
Belgium struggled to create clear-cut chances until the final five minutes, and almost out of nowhere turned the game on its head by netting twice in three minutes.
First Lukaku turned the ball in at the near post from Thomas Meunier’s low cross and Leandro Trossard’s ball into the box from deep was headed into the net by Tielemans after a terrible decision from Diaw to come off his line.
Trossard and Tielemands had been involved in a heated exchange earlier in the match but it was all smiles and hugs when the equaliser went in, before Tielemans was central again in the winner – earning and converting the spot-kick.
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USA vs Bosnia LIVE: Latest score and updates as Pulisic starts for World Cup co-hosts who seek rare knockout win
Honours even at first water break
The now customary jeers greet the first water break and the state of play after 23 minutes? Even stevens, I would say.
The hosts have certainly not had it all their own way and, on the odd occasion they’ve found space in the final-third, have been strangely wasteful.
Kieran Jackson in Santa Clara2 July 2026 01:27
USA 0-0 Bosnia
25 mins: Following a hyrdation break, Bosnia get the ball back in play.
The try to get some space over on the right wing but they don’t want to overcommit.
They’re happy with how things are going at the minute.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:26
USA 0-0 Bosnia
21 mins: Bosnia have had a good run through qualifying and in the group stage.
There is something about them in this campaign and they’ll be aiming to get as far as they can.
The European team have only had a couple of chances but they’ve restricted the US quite well so far.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:22
USA 0-0 Bosnia
Weston McKennie darts into space on the right side and receives a lovely pass.
He whips in a cross which Nikola Vasilj pushes onto the head of Robinson.
The US right-back doesn’t know what’s happening as the ball hits his forehead and flies over the crossbar.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:18
USA 0-0 Bosnia
15 mins: USA win a free kick on the right side of the pitch but the delivery is poor.
The US recycle the ball out to Antonee Robinson on the right.
He pulls a pass into the box and finds Balogun who shoots but sends the ball wide.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:15
USA 0-0 Bosnia
A long ball comes up to Edin Dzeko who brings it down and flicks it across to Ermedin Demirovic.
He fires a shot at goal but Matt Freese is on hand to palm it over the top.
A decent opportunity for Bosnia there. From the resultant corner, Freese is on hand again to slap at the ball and he manages to get it away.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:11
USA 0-0 Bosnia
9 mins: The US are controlling play with Bosnia sitting deep and trusting their defence to keep out the World Cup co-hosts.
USA are strong in the wide areas but Bosnia have a back five and are limiting the space for the wingers to work in.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:09
USA 0-0 Bosnia
An early sight of goal for Pulisic who dances inside from the left and takes a shot which is blocked at the edge of the box.
The ball goes out for a corner to the US but it comes to nothing.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:07
USA 0-0 Bosnia
3 mins: The US defend to corner without too much trouble.
The ball comes out to Christian Pulisic who looks to get forward but loses possession near the halfway line.
Mike Jones2 July 2026 01:03
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge may not be able to play for his squad right now, but that doesn’t mean he’s looking away from the poor performances they’ve had of late.
Judge was straight-forward with his response to the Yankees dropping six games before their series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx.
“Well, it’s not great,” he said after his team’s woes. “Just a little lack of focus. We just gotta dial it in. Our ultimate goal is to win a World Series. I think guys have to remember that every single day they show up here, we’re here to win a World Series.”
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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout before a game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., on May 29, 2026. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Judge didn’t specifically go into what the lack of focus is, but he followed up by saying, “I think you guys see it.”
Judge, who has been on the injured list with a rib injury, believes getting that elusive 28th world championship for the franchise should be enough motivation to right the ship.
“That should motivate you every single day you step on that field, no matter what happens, no matter what happens the day before,” he added. “I got a job to do. We’ve got an important sign when you walk out on the field. It’s the last sign you see before you’re out there: it says ‘do your job.’ Guys are here to do their job.”
Unfortunately for the Yankees, Judge’s pre-game speech didn’t result in snapping that losing streak on Wednesday. They fell to Detroit 6-2 in 11 innings, where four runs were scored in the top of the 11th by the Tigers.
The Yankees have dropped seven straight and eight of their last 10 games to fall three games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the lead in the AL East.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees reacts after being ejected in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., on June 28, 2026. (Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Yes, the Yankees remain in clear playoff position, sitting atop the American League Wild Card standings despite the skid. But, while the AL has been mediocre this season, it’s still a tight race as other teams are starting to get right.
New York could certainly use their captain back on the field, but there’s no timetable for his return and he didn’t have anything positive to say about his rehab in terms of putting the pinstripes back on soon.
“You know how it goes around here — guys can feel good, feel bad, but you’ve got to wait on images,” Judge said about his rib. The Yankees said when he was diagnosed with the injury that they would get additional imaging done roughly four-to-six weeks later.
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, who is injured, runs drills in the outfield before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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“There’s no need to talk about this now,” Judge said. “I know it’s an important topic and a big issue, but I want to give you guys the full story.”
The story right now for the Yankees is a bleak one, but there’s a lot of season left to play. Perhaps the All-Star break, which begins July 13, could be a good reset as they look to get back to their winning ways.
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Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they came from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their last-32 clash.
Youri Tielemans scored a late penalty in extra time to seal a remarkable victory for Belgium and send them into the last 16, where they will face either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Senegal looked to be cruising into the next round after taking a deserved 2-0 lead and holding that advantage until the closing stages of normal time.
The African side had threatened early in the game when Ismaila Sarr struck the post in the 13th minute. Sarr hit the woodwork again from a Sadio Mane cross 12 minutes later, but Habib Diarra reacted quickest to score from close range and give Senegal the lead.
Senegal doubled their advantage six minutes into the second half with a brilliant goal. Moussa Niakhate’s long pass caught the Belgian defence off guard, allowing Sarr to control the ball with his chest before firing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
With only four minutes remaining, Belgium finally found a way back into the game. Veteran striker Romelu Lukaku, who came on as a substitute at half-time, cleverly flicked Thomas Meunier’s cross into the net to reduce the deficit.
The equaliser came in dramatic fashion in the 89th minute. Leandro Trossard delivered a dangerous cross into the box, which goalkeeper Mory Diaw failed to deal with, allowing Belgium captain Tielemans to head home and force extra time.
The comeback was even more remarkable considering that Tielemans and Trossard had been involved in a heated argument earlier in the second half before Lukaku stepped in to calm the situation.
After surviving Senegal’s early dominance, Belgium completed the turnaround in the final moments of extra time. Following a lengthy seven-minute VAR review, the referee awarded Belgium a penalty after Lamine Camara’s challenge on Tielemans.
Tielemans kept his composure and calmly fired the penalty into the top corner in the 125th minute to seal a sensational victory.
Lukaku’s impact proved decisive as the 33-year-old inspired Belgium’s dramatic fightback and kept alive the hopes of the country’s remaining members of their famous golden generation.
For Senegal, it was another heartbreaking end to a major tournament. After leading by two goals with only minutes left, they were left stunned as their dream of reaching the World Cup last 16 slipped away in dramatic fashion.
Belgium will now remain in Seattle as they prepare for their last-16 encounter, while Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey comes to a painful end.
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McLaughlin: What’s Next After Launch for Retooled Pac-12? > Spencer talks about the best coaches in the league with 'Locked On Pac-12' host Christian Rauh
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
July 1, 2026
After much drama and legal wrangling, the Pac-12 has officially launched with eight football-playing members.
How long will the league stay at that number of teams?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Pac-12’ host Christian Rauh discuss the best coaches in the new-look league.
Which talented coach is left out of the top 3?
Boise State is the obvious pick to be a contender in the Pac-12 this year.
Which teams are best suited to contend with them in 2026?
00:00 Pac-12 relaunch and TV deals
03:06 Pac-12 expansion considerations
07:38 Conference realignment ideas
09:46 Criteria for Pac-12 expansion
13:10 Boise State’s head coach success
15:50 Discussing Matt Entz’s coaching potential
19:56 Future coaching prospects
23:01 Discussing Pac-12 favorites
25:47 Discussing team’s play style concerns
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FILE – Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Oct. 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Anna Fuder, File)
Walker Kessler is being traded by the Utah Jazz to the Los Angeles Lakers, who will have the center under contract for the next four NBA seasons and for a total of about $130 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday.
The Jazz are getting two first-round draft picks and two first-round pick swaps out of the deal, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move is a sign-and-trade and has yet to receive the needed league approvals.
The Athletic and ESPN were among those to first report the agreement.
Acquiring Kessler is the first big move for the Lakers in their post-LeBron James era, after the NBA’s all-time leading scorer said Tuesday that he was leaving the team and would spend this coming season elsewhere. And it solves a need at center for the Lakers, plus gives the team a young big to pair with star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Kessler — who turns 25 later this month — was limited to five games this past season after having surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder in November. He and the Jazz discussed an extension last summer but never came to terms.
Kessler was averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks on 70% shooting this past season before getting hurt. In his first three seasons, he averaged 9.4 points on 68% shooting.
He played for the U.S. at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines.
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DR Congo’s dream of reaching the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreaking fashion after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to England in Atlanta.
The African side were on course for one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history after Brian Cipenga gave them an early lead. They defended bravely for much of the match and looked set to knock England out of the tournament.
DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced an outstanding performance, making several excellent saves to deny England’s attackers. The Central Africans also had a great chance to double their advantage just before half-time, but Yoane Wissa struck the post when he had a clear sight of goal.
That miss proved costly.
With just 15 minutes remaining, England captain Harry Kane rescued his side by heading home the equaliser after a fine cross from substitute Anthony Gordon.
As DR Congo tried to hold on for extra time, Kane struck again in the 86th minute. The striker collected the ball outside the box, turned brilliantly and fired a powerful shot into the top corner to complete England’s comeback.
Despite their exit, DR Congo earned plenty of praise for their courageous performance against one of the tournament favourites. Their defence frustrated England for long periods, while Mpasi was arguably the best player on the pitch.
However, their inability to take their chances, especially Wissa’s missed opportunity before the break, ultimately cost them a place in the last 16.
England will now face co-hosts Mexico in the next round, while DR Congo leave the World Cup with their heads held high after producing one of the competition’s most spirited performances
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