Yum Brands reported that a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell's iceberg lettuce supplier negatively impacted the chain's U.S. same-store sales by 2% in the current quarter. Despite the downturn, the company expects a temporary problem, noting improving sales trends and returning brand sentiment.
Alan Jones, 85, a prominent former Australian broadcaster and Wallabies coach, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men in a New South Wales local court. The four-month trial in Sydney will hear from 76 witnesses, with Jones pleading not guilty to all charges.
Russian forces used Geran, Gerbera drones, and Lancet loitering munitions to strike three sea vessels carrying weapons and military cargoes in the Black Sea, south of Odessa and at the port of Chernomorsk, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova received a four-year ban for refusing a doping test at her Prague home in December 2025. An independent tribunal found no compelling justification for her refusal, despite her safety concerns and claims of misunderstanding rules. She plans to appeal the decision.
The body of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, who had connections to Greece, was found in a suitcase in Kypseli, Athens, last month. Greek and Scottish police are investigating her death, which remains a mystery as initial examinations were inconclusive and her phone was used days after her presumed death.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal is seeking government intervention to ensure India's white-ball tour to Bangladesh in September proceeds. Diplomatic efforts between Bangladesh and India are fueling optimism for the previously postponed series, which has not yet received official confirmation.
Luke Littler's unprecedented dominance in darts, including multiple major titles, is compared to Tadej Pogacar's similar stranglehold on professional cycling. The article explores the public's complex reactions to such overwhelming athletic supremacy, ranging from admiration to accusations of "ruining" the sport, and reflects on the transient nature of even the greatest periods of dominance.
Tony Romo, lead analyst for CBS Sports' NFL coverage, has been placed on leave following his arrest on July 23 in Wisconsin for operating a vehicle while under the influence. JJ Watt will replace him during his absence, with Romo's court date set for September 21.
Beşiktaş, Midtjylland'ı gol yemeden eleyerek tur atladı. Yorumcular, ilk yarıdaki dağınık oyuna rağmen ikinci yarıdaki toparlanmayı ve Orkun Kökçü ile Alexander Nübel gibi oyuncuların performansını övdü. Ancak, hücum kalitesinin artırılması ve transferlerin hızlandırılması gerektiği vurgulandı.
Beşiktaş ile transfer görüşmelerinde sorunlar yaşadığı iddia edilen Mohamed Salah'ın Trabzonspor ile anlaştığı yönündeki haberlere, Trabzonspor Başkanı Ertuğrul Doğan, transferin gündemlerinde olmadığını belirterek yanıt verdi.
Trabzonspor'un, Arjantinli gazeteci German Garcia Grova'nın haberine göre, 20 yaşındaki hücum oyuncusu Prestianni'nin bonservisi için Benfica'ya yaklaşık 20 milyon euro ödemeye hazırlandığı iddia edildi. Genç oyuncuya 3 yıllık sözleşme ve yüksek maaş teklif edildiği belirtiliyor.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
At 32, Georgia Hunter Bell secured her first Commonwealth 800m gold in Glasgow, outwitting world champion Lilian Odira. This victory completes her set of global medals, marking a remarkable comeback after retiring from running in her mid-20s.
Italian fencer Filippo Macchi reflected on his team's World Championships foil victory in Hong Kong and his individual silver medal, recalling his 2020 Olympic loss to Cheung Ka-long. He expressed determination despite past disappointments, as Italy celebrated its dominance.
Abdul, ein ugandischer Boxer, wurde bei den Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow wegen eines Kopfstoßes disqualifiziert und beschimpfte den Ringrichter. Er unterstellte den Offiziellen Rassismus und weigerte sich, mit einem Journalisten zu sprechen, der über seinen Großvater, den ehemaligen Diktator Idi Amin, berichtet hatte.
Sağlık ve Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlıkları arasında imzalanan ön mutabakatla, satranç gibi düşük riskli branşlarda sporcular e-Nabız üzerinden sağlık beyanıyla lisans alabilecek, engelli sporcular ise mevcut raporlarını kullanabilecek. Bu, sporcu lisansı sağlık raporu süreçlerini hızlandırmayı hedefliyor.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in its World Cup commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), for $4.2 billion, valuing it at $20 billion, faces strong opposition. UEFA and Concacaf reject the proposal over concerns of outside influence, with UEFA threatening a boycott. A FIFA advisor resigned in protest.
A TV Brasil transmite o Jogo 3 da final da Liga de Basquete Feminino (LBF) 2026 nesta sexta-feira (31), às 20h45, entre Unimed Campinas e Sampaio Basquete. O Sampaio lidera a série por 2 a 0 e busca o tetracampeonato, enquanto o Unimed Campinas joga em casa para se manter na disputa.
The weekend features the penultimate and final days of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including track, boxing, and netball finals. Horse racing concludes at Goodwood, while the Tour de France Femmes begins with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot defending her title against strong rivals like Demi Vollering.
Após vendaval no Rio de Janeiro, 279 mil clientes da Light permanecem sem energia. Rajadas de vento de mais de 100 km/h causaram queda de árvores, interrupção de transportes e mortes, com a Polícia Civil investigando incidentes fatais.
Padel, 1969'da Meksikalı işinsanı Enrique Corcuera'nın bahçesinde tesadüfen doğdu. İspanyol Prens Alfonso de Hohenlohe sayesinde dünyaya yayılan spor, 140'tan fazla ülkede 30 milyondan fazla kişi tarafından oynanıyor. Türkiye'de ise son yıllarda büyük şehirlerde hızla popülerleşiyor, belediyelerin kortları yoğun ilgi görüyor ve milli sporcular daha fazla kort yapılması gerektiğini vurguluyor.
Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı, 15-29 yaş arası gençlere yönelik, kişilik, ilgi ve yeteneklerini değerlendiren ücretsiz bir e-Rehberlik Sistemi başlattı. Sistem, kariyer planlaması, istihdam risklerinin erken tespiti ve Türkiye'nin yetenek haritasının oluşturulmasına bilimsel destek sunuyor.
Akbar Majeed's documentary "Can We Kick It?" examines US soccer's historical failure to engage Black communities, highlighting socioeconomic barriers like the "pay-to-play" system and the sport's cultural disconnect despite the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
