Britney Spears has spoken out about a traumatic experience she had with NBA star Victor Wembanyama's security team in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Spears said she approached him to congratulate him on his success, but was back handed in the face by his security team. She was left feeling frightened and embarrassed, and hopes her experience will serve as a reminder to be aware of the people around us and to always be kind.
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John Berylson, majority owner of London's Millwall Football Club, was tragically killed in a car crash on Tuesday in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He was driving alone in his 2019 Range Rover when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled over into a ravine. The Falmouth Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash and has asked for privacy for Berylson’s family during this difficult time.
Senbere Teferi's heartbreaking mistake cost her the championship of the annual 10-kilometer Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia, which she had won for two consecutive years. Fotyen Tesfay crossed the finish line first and Jesca Chelangat got second place, while Teferi still managed to finish the race in a respectable third place. Despite her mistake, Teferi is still a champion in the eyes of many, inspiring others with her determination and resilience.
Joey Chestnut, nicknamed "Jaws", won the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 16th time, consuming 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. The competition was delayed due to heavy rain, but Chestnut was still able to come out on top. The annual event has been a tradition since 1916 and continues to draw large crowds of spectators.
ESPN has announced a round of job cuts that includes some well-known on-air personalities, such as Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Keyshawn Johnson, and Jalen Rose. The cuts are part of ESPN's effort to identify cost savings and prevent further reductions to off-air staff due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The layoffs of these personalities is a sign of the difficult times the network is facing.
The NFL has announced punishments for four players who violated the league's gambling policy, with three suspended indefinitely and one suspended for six games. The policy is in place to protect the integrity of the game and the league will continue to monitor the situation and take action if necessary.
Former NFL player Ryan Mallett died in an apparent drowning incident on Tuesday afternoon near Gulf Shore Drive in Destin, Florida. Sheriff Larry Ashley said that rip currents were not present in the area and urged beachgoers to take caution and swim on an actively guarded beach. NBC meteorologist Kathryn Prociv warned that the combination of southwest waves and the strengthening sea breeze will increase wave heights and heighten the rip current risk.
Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees has pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history, joining Don Larsen, David Wells, and David Cone as the only Yankees pitchers to do so. This was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez pitched one in 2012 and the first time Germán pitched an entire game in his Yankee career. The Yankees celebrated the historic feat with a standing ovation for Germán, who was visibly emotional after the final out.