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Olympic medalist Toshiaki Fushimi died on Sunday, July 19, one day after being involved in a crash during a race in Japan. He was 50. Fushimi crashed during the Matsusaka Keirin tournament, with footage shared via social media appearing to show him attempting to avoid another collision ahead of him. Off camera, he reportedly struck […]

A former teammate of late Major League Baseball pitcher Duane Ward revealed tragic alleged details about his sudden death.  “Went to sleep and never woke up,” Todd Stottlemyre wrote via X on Sunday, July 19, when asked what happened to Ward.  The Toronto Blue Jays announced Ward’s death on Sunday, which happened while he and […]

ESPN personality Ryan Clark was fired in the middle of a live broadcast after more than a decade at the network, according to a report by The Athletic.  Clark, 46, was informed he was being let go during a taping of NFL Live on Monday, July 20. After being told of his termination, Clark did […]

NFL legend Aaron Rodgers reunited with his family after at least a decade of estrangement, though one member was seemingly missing. On Monday, July 20, Aaron, 42, shared an Instagram carousel of himself posing with his parents, Ed and Darla Rodgers, and his older brother, Luke Rodgers. While the family was all smiles in these new […]

A college basketball player who dreamed of one day playing professionally has died after she was involved in a rollover crash in southern California’s Cajon Pass. Jhenéy Wallace, a rising sophomore at Victor Valley College, was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday, July 15, when authorities found the Hyundai Veloster she was traveling in […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final ended in thrilling fashion, with Spain slipping by Argentina, 1-0, in extra time on Sunday, July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But if you ask English soccer legend Wayne Rooney, the halftime show failed to provide its own share of entertainment. “I thought the best part was when […]

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson addressed his team’s speculated visit to meet with President Trump at the White House following their NBA Finals triumph last month.  “That’s something that we actually haven’t discussed as a team,” Brunson, 29, said last week at Variety’s inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York. “And so obviously, […]

As Travis Kelce prepares to return to the football field for his 14th NFL season, Hall of Famer Cris Carter is low-key warning fans to enjoy his time in the league while they can. “Andrew and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL,” Carter, 60, wrote via Instagram on Monday, July […]

Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward abruptly left a dinner with a group of former teammates shortly before his death was announced on Sunday, July 19. He was 62.  “That wasn’t like Wardo to leave early,” Ward’s former Blue Jays bullpen mate Tom Henke told the Toronto Sun on Sunday. “I asked him, […]

Argentinian footballer Cristian Romero appeared to snub President Donald Trump’s handshake at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. During the event’s medal ceremony, which saw FIFA officials award Argentinian players silver runners-up medallions following their loss to Spain 1-0, Romero, 28, was seen walking past the president, 80, who was tasked with handing out medals […]

Fox Sports announcer John Strong mistook Matt Damon for Brad Pitt while calling out celebrity guests at the 2026 World Cup. “Brad Pitt among the fans here,” Strong, 41, said while announcing famous faces inside MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, right before fellow announcer Stu Holden set him straight. “That’s Matt […]

The simmering bad blood between Tom Brady and Logan Paul managed to infiltrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.  Brady, 48, and Paul, 31, had to be separated by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, as seen in a video Rubin, 53, posted via his Instagram Story on Sunday, July 19.  “You shouldn’t even be here,” Paul […]

Lionel Messi was in tears after his Argentina team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, and as he processed the loss, some think he snubbed the President of the United States. After the match, which played out in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, President Donald Trump joined […]

Soccer phenom Lamine Yamal was on top of the world on Sunday, July 19, as his Spanish national team won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and his loved ones were on-hand to celebrate with him. That included his girlfriend, model Inés García Santos, who had a chance to pose with the trophy on the pitch […]

Spain appeared to do some swift handiwork to cut President Donald Trump out of their celebration photo after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Trump, 80, is nowhere to be seen in the picture shared by the team via social media on Sunday, July 19, shortly after Spain emerged victorious over Argentina.  “🙌🏆 DREAMS DO […]

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended by the WNBA for one game after making an “inappropriate comment” about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.  Brondello, 57, was overheard calling Reese, 24, a “protected species” during the Tempo’s game against the Dream on Friday, July 17.  While issuing an apology on Sunday, July 19, […]

As Team Argentina and Team Spain faced off on the 2026 World Cup pitch, they received an onslaught of cheers from a sea of famous faces. The highly anticipated FIFA championship tournament held on Sunday, July 19, featured Argentinian star Lionel Messi hoping to lead his team to another victory over Spain. “We will give […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, were the quintessential matching pair while enjoying their 2026 World Cup Final outing. For the Sunday, July 19, championship game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Patrick, 30, donned a blue long-sleeve shirt with a white collar that featured three white stripes down the side. […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, July 19, with Spain and Argentina squaring off in East Rutherford, New Jersey. After a tied match at 0-0 at the end of scheduled time, Spain emerged the victor — and squashed Lionel Messi‘s World Cup reign — securing their second World Cup […]

Inventing Anna star Julia Garner made her first public appearance following her reported breakup from husband Mark Foster at the thrilling 2026 World Cup final. Garner, 32, walked the red carpet solo at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, where Argentina and Spain faced off for the FIFA championship trophy. As she took […]