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Source: Mitchell Layton / Getty Shaquille O’Neal is betting that the dunk can be more than just a halftime highlight. The NBA Hall of Famer and TNT Sports have officially announced the launch of Dunkman, the first professional league dedicated entirely to competitive dunking. The inaugural season tips off Tuesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and HBO Max, with competitors battling over several weeks for a chance to win a $500,000 grand prize at the World Championship on Aug. 25, Variety reports.

Source: Boxer Shakur Stevenson doesn’t think much of Shannon Sharpe – at least when it comes to his boxing knowledge. The fighter took on Sharpe during a particularly testy Nightcap episode, saying that he just didn’t know much about boxing. This was a response to Sharpe saying that he finds Shakur’s style “boring” because of Shakur’s focus on defense. It’s a criticism that’s often been leveled at the undefeated reigning WBO junior welterweight champion.

INDIANAPOLIS — An IndyCar video game is coming to consoles and PC next year. On Friday, IndyCar announced that INDYCAR Racing The Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Steam in early 2027. The game is being developed by iRacing Studios. It’s the first time in nearly two decades that there will be a standalone IndyCar video game.

Source: John E. Moore III / Getty The 2026 NBA Draft for the Charlotte Hornets was a busy one with 2 picks in the top 20 of what many people are calling a “loaded draft”. The 2nd pick the Hornets made was Texas Tech G Christian Anderson, and Texas Tech HC Grant McCasland joined Kyle Bailey to discuss what Christian will bring to Charlotte.

Source: Anadolu / Getty The host nation’s World Cup run is over. The United States fell 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle on Monday night, bowing out in the Round of 16 in a match that quickly slipped away from Mauricio Pochettino‘s side. Belgium struck early, taking the lead just nine minutes into the match and never allowing the USMNT to find its footing. The Americans looked flat from a quality-of-play standpoint and never truly recovered after falling behind so quickly.

Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty In the world of the NBA, nicknames have played a significant role in shaping players’ identities and adding an element of fun to the game. Over the years, numerous iconic nicknames have emerged for legendary basketball figures. From “Air Jordan” to “The Iceman” and “Magic,” these monikers not only reflect specific aspects of a player’s style or persona but also contribute to the rich tapestry of NBA history.

Serena Williams made her return to singles play at Wimbledon, placing her back on the stage where she’s notched epic wins. While Serena Williams wasn’t triumphant on the Wimbledon grass, the legendary tennis star was pleased with her time on the court. As reported by ESPN, Serena Williams, 44, took Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday (June 30) to face Maya Joint, 20, who is an American-born Austrian player, in the first round. Joint won in three sets with the score at 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3.

Source: Boston Globe / Getty Ever since the Big 3 came to be back in 2017, the league has had multiple events in the Queen City, but the next event on August 22nd will be its biggest in the Queen City as both the Big 3 Championship and All-Star game will be held inside the Spectrum Center. The Founder and CEO of the Big 3, Ice Cube joined Kyle Bailey to discuss the decision to bring the title game to the 704.

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty It took 24 years, but the United States men’s national team finally broke through. On July 1, 2026, the USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a Round of 32 match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, claiming its first World Cup knockout stage win since 2002. That last one came in South Korea, when the U.S. defeated Mexico 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals.

Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Hornets NBA Summer League 2026 Schedule Announced The Charlotte Hornets are heading back to Las Vegas with a title to defend. Fresh off their 2025 Summer League championship which was an 83-78 win over the Sacramento Kings behind rookie Kon Knueppel; the Hornets now know exactly who stands between them and a repeat. The Hornets open play on Thursday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. against a Southeast Division rival in the Orlando Magic, with the game broadcast on Prime.