Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested on Florida kidnapping and robbery charges
Tampa police announced Wednesday that Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that took place in Florida. Authorities allege Arnold was the “primary conspirator” in a February incident in which three young men, all in their late teens, were held at gunpoint, beaten, and pistol-whipped while some of their belongings were taken. Arnold now faces felony charges. A representative for the player stated that Arnold denies any involvement in the incident.
NBA Draft second round wraps up in New York
The NBA Draft concluded Wednesday night in New York City, where second-round picks have a storied legacy with the Knicks. Stars like Jalen Brunson — who was seen parading through Manhattan last week holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy — and the late Willis Reed, who famously limped onto the court in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to help New York win its first championship, were both second-round selections. The Knicks used their pick on Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, though the team had already arranged to send those rights to Houston before NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum even made the announcement.
Caitlin Clark exits Fever loss early after back injury scare
Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark was forced to leave Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix after aggravating a back injury that has bothered her throughout the season. Clark departed with 5:15 left in the third quarter and did not return. The trouble appeared to begin in the second quarter when she was fouled on a three-point attempt, fell to the floor, and was seen rubbing her back. She had previously gone to the tunnel in the first quarter and came back wearing a wrap around her midsection. Before leaving the game, Clark had recorded 19 points and eight assists in 20 minutes of play.
Indiana man charged with stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham
An Indiana man has been charged after allegedly stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sending her threatening and explicit messages through social media. Kevin Singh was charged Wednesday with felony counts of stalking and intimidation, along with a misdemeanor harassment charge. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed he was taken into custody on Tuesday. Cunningham told investigators that Singh’s relentless messages had caused her to stay home more often and suffer from nightmares. The case draws attention to an ongoing issue for the team — Cunningham’s teammate, WNBA star Caitlin Clark, was also the victim of a stalker, a man from Texas who was sentenced last year to two and a half years in prison.
Dansby Swanson sets Cubs doubleheader RBI record
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson turned in a historic performance Wednesday, putting together what is now the best four-game series in Cubs franchise history — and there is still one game remaining. Swanson drove in 11 runs across a doubleheader sweep of the struggling New York Mets, finishing the nightcap with a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs in a 10-5 victory. In the opener, he launched a three-run home run and a grand slam in a 10-3 win. The 11 RBIs in a single doubleheader broke the previous Cubs record of 10, set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970. The only other Cub with a nine-RBI doubleheader is Hall of Famer Billy Williams, who accomplished the feat on August 21, 1968. “A dream come true, just being able to have your name next to those guys,” Swanson said. “It’s amazing and special.”
Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers on massive $185 million deal
Guard Austin Reaves is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to a four-year contract worth $185 million, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the agreement has not yet been made official. Reaves is turning down his $14.9 million player option for the coming season in favor of the long-term extension. He originally joined the Lakers as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since developed into one of the league’s most effective scorers and playmakers, cementing his place among the most successful undrafted players in NBA history.
Christian Pulisic eyes return for U.S. World Cup match against Turkey
U.S. men’s national team midfielder Christian Pulisic says he is feeling “great” and is hopeful he will be available for the Americans’ final World Cup group stage match against Turkey. Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan, was a standout in the first half of the United States’ historic 4-1 opening win over Paraguay but came off at halftime after a calf injury he had been dealing with in training tightened up. He said he came close to playing in the team’s 2-0 victory over Australia but was kept out to allow more recovery time heading into the remaining matches.
Vinícius Júnior scores twice more as Brazil rolls past Scotland 3-0
Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior continued to silence doubters at the World Cup on Wednesday, netting two goals in Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland to bring his tournament total to four. That puts him just one behind Lionel Messi’s five goals and ties him with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot. Vinícius also became the fifth Brazilian player ever to score in all three group stage matches, the first to do so since 2002. Under coach Carlo Ancelotti, Vinícius has scored seven goals across 13 matches and credits his manager for helping him reach this level of play.
Mexico wins all three group stage matches for first time in World Cup history
Mexico made history Wednesday, defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 to become the first time the country has won all three of its World Cup group stage games. Mateo Chávez, 22 years old and playing in his first World Cup, opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Julián Quiñones followed just six minutes later with his second goal of the tournament, and Alvaro Fidalgo added a third in stoppage time. Mexico’s previous best group stage showing was two wins and one draw, achieved in both 1986 and 2002. Already crowned winners of Group A, Mexico will return to Azteca Stadium on Tuesday for a round-of-32 match.
