Giannis Antetokounmpo Headed to Miami in Massive NBA Deal
MIAMI (AP) — In one of the biggest moves in recent NBA history, Giannis Antetokounmpo is being sent to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade. Heading to the Milwaukee Bucks in return are Tyler Herro and several other players, along with multiple draft picks. Bobby Portis will also join Antetokounmpo in Miami, while Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis are all bound for Milwaukee. The Bucks will also receive three first-round picks, one of which is the 13th overall selection in Tuesday’s draft. The deal gives Miami another marquee superstar as the franchise chases its fourth championship and an eighth NBA Finals appearance since 2006.
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record with Two Goals Against Austria
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, having reached 18 career tournament goals after netting twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday in Dallas. Messi struck in the 38th minute and then again in stoppage time, despite missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute. The first goal gave Argentina the lead and broke the previous record of 17, which he had shared entering the match. The milestone came just two days before Messi’s 39th birthday and during a difficult time as he deals with concerns over his ailing father. It marked the sixth straight World Cup match in which Messi has found the back of the net. He had entered play tied with Germany’s Miroslav Klose, whose mark of 16 had previously been matched by France’s Kylian Mbappé.
Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland Steal the Show on Same World Cup Day
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Three of the world’s biggest soccer stars put on a spectacular show on the same day at the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway in the opening 15 minutes of the second half, helping his team defeat Senegal 3-2 on Monday night. Haaland’s big night came after Messi and Mbappé each scored two goals for Argentina and France, respectively, earlier in the day. Combined, the three stars have now accounted for 13 goals in the tournament.
Timberwolves Send Julius Randle to Brooklyn in Three-Team Trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves are dealing Julius Randle and a first-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team arrangement that also involves the Chicago Bulls, according to a source familiar with the deal who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, as the trade has yet to receive official league approval. Minnesota will send the 28th pick in Tuesday’s draft to Brooklyn and will receive the 33rd pick, which will be awarded in the second round on Wednesday night.
Serena Williams Makes Bold Wimbledon Comeback in Singles Draw
Serena Williams is diving headfirst back into competitive tennis by accepting a wild card invitation to compete in singles at Wimbledon — a bold move given she has played only two doubles matches in nearly four years away from the professional game. Williams and her sister Venus have both received wild card invitations for singles and doubles from the All England Club ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam, which begins next week. ESPN commentator Mary Joe Fernandez described the decision as “a sign of confidence,” adding that “if anybody can do it, it’s Serena.” On the men’s side, defending champion Jannik Sinner and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic are considered the top favorites.
Oklahoma Wins College World Series for First Title Since 1994
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma captured the College World Series championship with a dominant 13-2 victory over North Carolina in the decisive Game 3 of the finals. The Sooners took advantage of uncharacteristic pitching struggles from the Tar Heels and got a strong relief outing from LJ Mercurius to claim their first national title since 1994. It also marked the Southeastern Conference’s seventh consecutive championship. Oklahoma’s run was especially remarkable given the team finished 11th in the regular season and entered the NCAA Tournament having lost seven of its last nine games. North Carolina, meanwhile, suffered its third runner-up finish since 2006 and now has 13 College World Series appearances without ever winning the title.
MLB Commissioner Says Giants Mishandled Pride Night Cap Policy
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the San Francisco Giants failed to properly inform their players that they had the option to decline wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night. Some players, including pitcher Landen Roupp, added Bible verses to their caps, which the league deemed a violation of its policies. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley raised concerns about the warning issued to those players, calling it “dubious” and arguing that MLB promotes a political viewpoint through its Pride-themed uniforms. Manfred pushed back, saying the league’s policy includes an opt-out option for players regarding Pride emblems. He acknowledged that the Giants did not communicate this clearly enough but confirmed that no players will face fines or other penalties.
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Advances at World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland continued his remarkable goal-scoring form, netting twice to bring his World Cup total to four goals as Norway edged Senegal 3-2 to advance to the round of 32. Marcus Pederson gave Norway the lead in the 43rd minute after coming on as a substitute for an injured teammate, and Haaland extended the advantage with goals in the 48th and 58th minutes to make it 3-1. Haaland has now scored in each of his last 12 international matches, tallying 24 goals in that span, and has 59 total goals across 52 international appearances. Ismaïla Sarr scored both goals for Senegal, which falls to 0-2 in the tournament.
Mbappé Reaches 16 World Cup Goals, Ties for Second All-Time
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — France’s Kylian Mbappé scored twice on Monday to reach 16 career World Cup goals, pulling into a tie for second place in tournament history behind new record-holder Lionel Messi. The 27-year-old Mbappé, competing in his third World Cup, opened the scoring in the 14th minute against Iraq in what was also his 100th international appearance. After a weather delay that stretched halftime to more than two hours, Mbappé struck again in the 54th minute, drawing even with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for second place all-time. Messi had claimed the outright record earlier the same day after scoring twice to reach 18 career World Cup goals.
