De’Aaron Fox‘s wife’s friend mocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Stephon Castle dunked on the league’s reigning MVP in the Spurs’ 122-115 double overtime win over the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
On Tuesday, Fox’s wife, Reece Fox, shared a video of Castle dunking on SGA on her Instagram story. The Spurs star’s wife’s friend and former USC Trojans player, McKenzie Forbes, took a jab at the league MVP in the story’s comments section.
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“On that n***a head!!!!” Forbes wrote.
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Reece Fox praised Castle’s courageous effort at the rim in the caption.
“Youngs don’t give af!!!” she wrote.
Reece Fox’s friend mocks SGA on IG.
De’Aaron Fox was ruled out of Game 1 of the WCF before tip-off because of ankle soreness. However, rookie Dylan Harper compensated fairly well for Fox’s absence. He finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Stephon Castle took on the playmaking responsibilities in Fox’s absence. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds and 11 assists. Victor Wembanyama, on the other hand, looked like the best player in the world.
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The Spurs superstar delivered a career-defining performance. Wemby was the best player on both ends of the floor. He scored 41 points, recorded 24 rebounds, dished out three assists, made one steal and had three successful blocks.
De’Aaron Fox’s wife hypes up Victor Wembanyama following Game 1 win over the OKC Thunder
De’Aaron Fox’s wife, Reece Fox, hyped up Victor Wembanyama following the Spurs’ win over the defending champions. Fox shared the Spurs’ Instagram post celebrating the victory on her Instagram story.
The post featured a picture of Wemby showing off his arms as he stared into the camera. A glowing “W” graphic was behind the Spurs star in the picture.
“He here!!!!!” Fox wrote in the caption.
Reece Fox hypes up Victor Wembanyama on her IG story.
De’Aaron Fox’s wife has been a big supporter of her husband’s career, but her support is not limited to just her beloved. She has been giving her flowers to other Spurs players during their entire playoff run.
She mocked the Minnesota Timberwolves on her Instagram story on Friday. The Spurs eliminated the Timberwolves in the Conference Semifinals following a 139-109 win in Game 6 of the series.
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The Spurs managed to grab a win on the road in De’Aaron Fox’s absence. However, they would need to get their primary ball handler back on the court as soon as possible. According to NBA insider Marc J. Spears, Fox is expected to play in Game 2 of the WCF series.
Sami Zayn‘s reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion came to an abrupt end, thus proving once again that no title is truly safe in the company. Although many fans expected the underdog to enjoy a longer run after his emotional victory at Night of Champions, Triple H shocked the fans by taking the championship off him well before SummerSlam.
With WWE’s biggest event of the summer rapidly approaching, creative could have more surprises in store. Whether due to storyline developments, mounting challengers or unfortunate injuries, several other champions may not make it to SummerSlam with their gold intact.
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This article will look at three WWE Superstars who could lose their championships before SummerSlam 2026.
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#3. Trick Williams — United States Champion
Trick Williams has enjoyed a memorable run as the United States Champion. Thus, proving that he belongs among WWE’s top stars. Ever since arriving on the main roster, the former NXT standout has continued building momentum, with the United States Championship serving as the biggest accomplishment of his career so far.
However, Williams’ reign may be approaching its biggest test. The U.S. Title picture has become increasingly competitive in recent weeks, with multiple superstars eyeing the prestigious title. Also, WWE has shown a willingness to use the championship as a launching pad for rising stars. Thus, Triple H could decide that it’s time for a fresh face to carry the gold into SummerSlam.
Timing also plays a role. If WWE wants to establish a blockbuster U.S. Title match for SummerSlam, changing the gold beforehand could immediately reshape the landscape. A surprise title switch on SmackDown or Saturday Night’s Main Event XLV would create buzz while giving the new champion momentum heading into the Biggest Party of the Summer.
That isn’t to say Trick Williams has failed as champion. On the contrary, he’s elevated the title through consistently entertaining performances. However, WWE often prioritizes unpredictability during the weeks leading up to SummerSlam. Thus, that could leave the United States Champion vulnerable.
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#2. Sol Ruca — Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Sol Ruca has quickly become one of WWE’s brightest young stars. Her athleticism, unique offense and growing confidence have made her a standout performer. Thus, capturing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship cemented her status as one of the division’s rising talents.
Still, Ruca’s reign may not be guaranteed to last until SummerSlam. The Women’s IC Title continues to attract a growing list of challengers. Also, WWE has invested heavily in building depth across the women’s mid-card division. That means every title defense carries significant pressure.
Triple H could decide that a championship change is the best way to inject fresh life into the title picture before SummerSlam. Given this, a new champion would immediately create fresh rivalries and open the door for several stars who have been waiting for meaningful opportunities.
Also, there’s the possibility that the company wants Sol Ruca to move beyond the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. She has consistently demonstrated that she can compete with the biggest names in the division. Thus, losing the title wouldn’t necessarily hurt her momentum. Instead, it could free her to pursue a Women’s World Championship opportunity later in the year.
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Sometimes, dropping a midcard championship is the first step toward something even bigger.
#1. Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s Champion
Unlike the other champions on this list, Rhea Ripley‘s biggest threat isn’t another Superstar. It’s her injury.
Ripley is currently sidelined, thus leaving the future of the WWE Women’s Championship surrounded by uncertainty. With SummerSlam drawing closer, the company faces an increasingly difficult decision regarding one of its most prestigious titles.
If Ripley isn’t medically cleared in time, Triple H may have little choice but to ask her to vacate the championship. Although WWE has occasionally allowed injured champions to retain their titles during shorter absences, the company has also shown that it won’t leave a major championship inactive indefinitely, especially with one of the biggest PLEs of the year just around the corner.
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Given this, keeping the title off television for too long would leave a significant gap in the SummerSlam card.
Vacating the championship would allow the company to crown a new champion before or at SummerSlam. Thus, ensuring the title remains central to the event. It would also create immediate opportunities for several top stars eager to step into the spotlight.
Of course, asking Mami to relinquish the title would be an unfortunate outcome rather than a reflection of her reign. She has consistently been presented as one of the most dominant competitors, and her absence is entirely beyond her control.
Should the creative team go in that direction, it’s almost certain that Ripley would return with a ready-made storyline centered on reclaiming the championship she never truly lost. In many ways, that could make her eventual comeback even more compelling.
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On Thursday, general manager John Chayka announced in a statement released by the team that they would be parting ways with members of the staff.
“As part of our ongoing evaluation of the organization, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with some valued colleagues. These decisions were not easy and are not a reflection of the commitment of the impacted people. We are sincerely grateful for everything they have contributed to this organization and wish them nothing but the very best in the future,” Chayka said.
Assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, who has been with the team since 2018, later announced that she was part of those changes.
“For the past eight seasons, it has been an incredible honour to work for the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Wickenheiser said. “Over the last few days, John Chayka and I had several discussions about my role moving forward. During those conversations, my expectation was that I would be in a position to continue to have a significant impact within the organization. However, it became clear that his leadership group envisioned a different path.
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“Since joining the club in 2018, I have been immensely proud of the work our player development has accomplished. I want to sincerely thank the incredibly talented individuals, coaches, management, and players whom I have been fortunate enough to work alongside over the last eight years. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity, wish the team nothing but the best moving forward, and look forward to the next chapter.”
Wickenheiser, 47, is one of Canada’s most decorated hockey players, winning five Olympic medals, four of which were golds, between 2002 and 2014.
She retired from professional hockey in 2017 to pursue medical school, which she completed in 2021. She was hired by the Leafs in 2018 as the assistant director of player development and soon rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the team’s assistant GM in 2022 under former GM Kyle Dubas.
Norway striker Erling Haaland believes England are one of the favourites to win the World Cup outright, and with a smile called on the media to put as much pressure on them as possible leading into their quarter-final meeting on Saturday.
Norway had not competed at a World Cup since 1998, but have reached the final eight for the first time after finishing second in Group I before beating Ivory Coast and Brazil in the knockout stage.
England have reached at least the quarter-finals in the past three men’s World Cups, but have not made the final since winning the competition in 1966.
“I think there’s some clear favourites out there, England’s one of them,” said Manchester City striker Haaland.
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Speaking to journalists, he added: “I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads.
“Yeah, they [England fans] should be confident of progressing, definitely. It’s England.”
Haaland, 25, has scored in each of his past 14 competitive games for Norway, and will look to continue that run against the nation of his birth – he was born in Leeds, during the summer his father Alf-Inge moved from Leeds United to Manchester City – when they meet in Miami on Saturday (22:00 BST).
When Haaland appeared on the cover of Time magazine last year, he said Norway had a 0.5% chance of winning the World Cup.
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But seven goals in four appearances for Haaland – including a double to eliminate Brazil in the last 16 – have helped fire Norway to the last eight.
“I didn’t expect it. To be honest, to be in the quarter-finals with Norway in the World Cup is quite surprising even for me,” he added.
“Playing against Brazil was kind of crazy for us Norwegians and to win against Brazil and then go and play England in the quarter-finals in the World Cup in the USA is quite special.
“It’s difficult to take everything in because you need to kind of just play the game like it’s a training session.
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“I think if you watch the scenes back in Norway, this is not normal for Norway to be, so it’s super special.”
Haaland’s popularity in the US has surged during the tournament, partly because of his personality and off-field exploits, as well as his goals.
Just hours after scoring the winner in the last 32 against Ivory Coast, Haaland went shopping in Dallas for cowboy hats and boots.
He filmed the trip for his YouTube channel, and the video gained more than six million views in five days.
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“It’s a good thing because I like the Americans, I think they are kind of hilarious as well. They are funny, so I like the way they are,” he said.
“I think it’s just good. Honestly on every single thing with the World Cup so far here it has been amazing. From the games to the stadiums, everything has been amazing.
“The training ground where we train has been amazing, so I’m super happy and it’s been impressive.”
Other videos show him attending the Stanley Cup final in North Carolina and leading his team-mates in the Viking row after beating Brazil.
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“I like to joke a little bit and I like to have fun,” he said. “I think that’s a key to for my daily life to joke around and of course train good, of course focus well and prepare well but you also need to joke around and you need to enjoy the moment.
“That’s what we’ve been doing now and just as we play in the World Cup, we have to enjoy it because nothing lasts forever. We have to just enjoy while we’re here.”
The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Wyatt Langford from the injured list, the team announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, Josh Smith has been optioned to AAA Round Rock.
Langford last played on June 26, with a hamstring strain having sidelined him the past two weeks. The initial word was that he would not be back until after the All Star Break, but Langford has improved quicker than expected, and beat that estimate.
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Langford has missed more than half of the season due to injury, but has been very good when healthy, slashing .278/.324/.500 in 40 games. He had been on a hot streak when he went down, and the Rangers could definitely use his bat back in the lineup.
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Smith was called up at the beginning of July when Corey Seager went back on the injured list due to his back issues. He is slashing .230/.312/.295 on the season.
Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules.
The opening quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to deliver one of the tournament’s standout encounters as France meet Morocco at Boston Stadium in a high-stakes rematch of their memorable 2022 World Cup semi-final. The winner will advance to the last four to face either Spain or Belgium.
France enter the contest with the tournament’s only perfect record, winning all five of their matches in regulation time. Didier Deschamps’ side comfortably negotiated Group I before defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. Their Round of 16 meeting with Paraguay proved far more demanding, but Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty after Désiré Doué won a crucial foul inside the area to secure a 1-0 victory and keep Les Bleus on course for another deep World Cup run.
Morocco have been equally impressive. The Atlas Lions remain unbeaten after five matches, compiling three victories and two draws while extending their remarkable 34-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. They defeated Scotland and Haiti during the group stage, earned a valuable draw against Brazil, edged past the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Round of 32, and then produced a commanding 3-0 victory over tournament co-hosts Canada to reach the quarter-finals.
The fixture carries significant historical weight. France ended Morocco’s fairytale journey at the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 semi-final victory thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani. Overall, France hold the historical advantage with four wins from six meetings, while Morocco have registered one victory alongside two draws. Their only previous World Cup meeting remains that Qatar semi-final.
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Much attention will again fall on Mbappé, who has scored seven goals during this tournament and remains firmly in contention for the Golden Boot. The French captain continues to climb the list of the competition’s greatest goalscorers and could add another milestone with a decisive performance in Boston.
Team selection also carries added intrigue. France will be without midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni after he failed to recover from an adductor injury, meaning Manu Koné is expected to continue alongside Adrien Rabiot in midfield. Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Koné also enter the match one booking away from suspension.
Morocco have suffered a major setback with tournament standout Ismael Saibari ruled out after sustaining a hamstring injury against Canada. Soufiane Rahimi is expected to replace him, while captain Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd and Romain Saïss continue to anchor the defensive unit.
With two unbeaten teams, a place in the World Cup semi-finals and the chance to settle unfinished business from Qatar, the opening quarter-final has all the ingredients for another memorable chapter between France and Morocco.
The dynastic families of the Gilded Age had money to vacation wherever they wanted.
Often, where they went was the Georgia coast.
Then, as now, the barriers islands there were known as the Golden Isles, a moniker coined by early Spanish explorers in search of riches, though the name also fit the landscape itself, where the marshes glow gold beneath the coastal sun.
In time, the islands attracted a different kind of wealth. The Vanderbilts. The Rockefellers. The Carnegies. The Morgans. They came to escape winter, dodge the spotlight, fish, sail, bicycle and, naturally, play golf.
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More than a century later, the Golden Isles remain one of America’s great golf destinations, with a concentration of standout courses that ranges from Golden Age classics to modern championship tests. The lineup includes acclaimed layouts at Sea Island and St. Simons Island, along with the newly restored Great Dunes on Jekyll Island, a heralded Walter Travis design.
To experience the area firsthand, GOLF.com recently spent a long weekend roaming the islands with the crew from St. Andre Golf — a dynastic clan of the Instagram-era whose comedy sketches have earned them a massive following. Outfitted by Johnnie-O, which supported the trip, we did our best to look the part.
The itinerary carried us from Sea Island Resort and a round on the Plantation Course (it dates to the 1920s but has since been renovated by local boys Davis Love III and his brother, Mark Love), then on to Jekyll Island for a loop at the reborn Great Dunes.
Golf, though, was only part of the story. We also engaged in Gilded Age cosplay, cruising the Intracoastal in search of dolphins, indulging in fresh seafood and, because no visit is complete without it, stopping at Southern Soul, the famed barbecue joint that’s as much a local institution as any golf course.
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The Golden Isles still attract their share of wealth, including a leaderboard’s worth of PGA Tour pros. But for all the luxury, the place has retained its laid-back, salt-air spirit.
Watch the video above for a taste of an excursion to one of America’s richest golf destinations — in every sense of the word.
July 5, 2026; Mexico City, Mexico; England’s Jarell Quansah looks dejected after being sent off after a VAR review. Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images
FIFA extended England defender Jarell Quansah’s red-card suspension to two matches on Thursday, meaning he will also miss the World Cup semifinal if his team advances that far.
Quansah was already ineligible for Saturday’s quarterfinal clash with Norway in Miami Gardens, Fla., after drawing a red card in the 54th minute of England’s 3-2 win against Mexico in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Quansah, 23, was sent off following a VAR review of his high tackle against Mexico defender Jesus Gallardo. Adding a second game to his suspension indicates FIFA thought his challenge rose to the level of serious foul play.
The absence of Quansah, who plays professionally for Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen, leaves manager Thomas Tuchel with limited options at right-back because of injury concerns with Reece James and Djed Spence.
The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.
Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute just moments after Belgium scored their third goal in Seattle.
The 27-year-old appeared to suffer the injury early in the second half as he attempted a shot but instead kicked the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tieleman’s leg.
“Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a microfracture and bone bruise of the tibia/fibula in his right leg suffered during the match against Belgium,” said a US Soccer federation statement on social media.
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US Soccer and Pulisic’s club team, AC Milan, will collaborate on his recovery plan.
The US players were widely criticised in the US media after suffering elimination with their heaviest World Cup defeat in 36 years, with Pulisic’s early withdrawal questioned.
“I was a bit disappointed in Christian Pulisic. Whether he wants to be the star of this team or not, we didn’t see enough from him in this particular game – and, really, the whole World Cup. Little glimpses here and there,” said the US’ all-time leading goal scorer Carli Lloyd.
Recalling Pulisic’s decision to sit out the Gold Cup in 2025 in order to rest and recover before a World Cup year, she posted on X: “You rest when your playing career is over. Period.”
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Landon Donovan, the all-time US top scorer at men’s World Cups, said: “I would have punched the doctor in the face and said, ‘You’re not taking me off the field’.”
While US Soccer did not give a timeframe for Pulisic’s recovery, he would not have been able to play had his side progressed to the quarter-finals.
The Athletic reported that Pulisic “will be sidelined for several weeks but not months,” citing multiple people briefed on the diagnosis.
AC Milan begin their Serie A campaign on 23 August against Torino.
The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals kick off Thursday, and title favorite France won’t be taking anything for granted when they face Morocco at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Mass. Les Bleus are +180 favorites at FanDuel to win the World Cup, while the Atlas Lions are +2700 longshots, with only Belgium and Switzerland (both +3000) facing longer odds. It’s a rematch of a 2022 World Cup semifinal, when France took a 2-0 victory. The Moroccans dispatched Canada with ease in the Round of 16 while the French beat Paraguay 1-0. France are loaded with stars like Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise, which is why they are -400 favorites to advance and -170 to win on the 90-minute money line at FanDuel. Morocco rely more on defending and counter-attacking, but they have plenty of options for World Cup anytime goalscorer picks.
Mbappe is just one goal behind Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race with seven goals (and owns the assists tiebreaker), and with players like Ousmane Dembele and Olise alongside him, France have a ton of firepower. Players like Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari (if healthy) are dangerous attackers in their own right. So where is the value in Thursday’s anytime goalscorer odds for France vs. Morocco?
We have the best bets to score a goal today here, and you can get more analysis of the 2026 World Cup from SportsLine experts like Jon Eimer, Martin Green and Brad Thomas. You need to see what they are saying about Thursday’s matches. Anyone following their World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Best World Cup goalscorer picks for Thursday
Ousmane Dembele, France (+210, FanDuel)
Desire Doue, France (+260, FanDuel)
Brahim Diaz. Morocco (+500, FanDuel)
Ousmane Dembele, France (+210)
The 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger showed what he is capable of with his first-half hat trick in a 4-1 victory against Norway in the group stage. He didn’t play a big role in the victory against Paraguay but had an assist against Sweden and scored one and set up another against Iraq. Dembele had 21 goals for PSG two seasons ago and had 10 in 11 starts (22 appearances) last season. The French attack is loaded so it can be tough to pick one player, but Dembele is overdue for some brilliance.
Desire Doue, France (+260, FanDuel)
The 21-year-old is struggling to find playing time, but with this game having the potential to be decided late or potentially go to extra time, he could see enough time on the pitch to make a difference. I wouldn’t risk a lot, but Doue did have a goal against Norway and has three in 12 international matches. He’s just getting started, and he can be a difference-maker off the bench if Les Bleus need a spark. He has 13 goals in league play over the past two season with PSG, starting 34 of his 54 appearances.
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Brahim Diaz, Morocco (+500, FanDuel)
The Atlas Lions have a lot of guys who can score goals. Diaz is one of six players on the roster with double-digit international goals. The 26-year-old has 14 in 31 matches, while Saibari has 12 in 35 matches at age 25. Saibari is emerging as a difference-maker for Morocco and scored in all three group stage matches, but he suffered a hamstring injury and had to come off against Canada. With his status in doubt, Diaz will need to carry more of the load. I expect the Real Madrid man to get his first World Cup goal to go with his four assists.
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