The US is one of very few Western nations still using the death penalty, although public support for capital punishment has declined among Americans.
The US crashes out of the World Cup amid controversy. Kylian Mbappé denounces racist remarks from a Paraguayan senator. Jordan Henderson faces surgery after a celebration injury, and Cristiano Ronaldo plays his final World Cup match.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban, drawing criticism from former players and commentators. US President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA, leading to the suspension and a $40,000 fine, a decision deemed "a disgrace" by Wayne Rooney and questioned for its integrity.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle. Despite pre-match controversy surrounding a player's eligibility, the US team appeared overwhelmed, with Charles de Ketelaere scoring twice for Belgium. The US coach acknowledged Belgium's superiority.
The NRL has secured a landmark $5.3 billion broadcast rights deal over seven years, starting after the 2027 season. Channel Nine retains free-to-air rights, while Foxtel Group is the pay TV partner. The deal is hailed as the highest in Australian sporting history and aims to future-proof the league.
Former AFL player Tony Modra has been released from hospital after being seriously injured in a truck crash on June 18. He expressed gratitude for the support received and is now focusing on rehabilitation.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after an hours-long standoff on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly scaled a pillar to paint 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. The incident caused traffic delays and significant police resource deployment.
