In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
Fifa's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended World Cup match officials against "unfounded allegations" after Egypt's loss to Argentina. The Egyptian FA requested officials be removed, citing "double standards" in two second-half calls. Collina affirmed officials' integrity and independence, backing the decisions.
AstraZeneca's stock dropped nearly 9% after its experimental heart disease drug, Wainua, failed to meet its primary target in a late-stage clinical trial. The drug, intended for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), did not significantly reduce deaths or heart emergencies compared to a placebo.
France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from their World Cup win against Paraguay has been rejected by FIFA. Olise was booked for shirt-pulling in stoppage time and could miss a potential semi-final if he receives another caution.
Arthur Fery, ranked 114th and a wildcard, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, a feat not seen since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001. His remarkable run, including a straight-sets victory over world number 10 Flavio Cobolli, captivates the nation.
Wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, a feat not seen since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001. The 23-year-old's remarkable run includes a straight-sets victory over world No. 10 Flavio Cobolli, captivating fans and commentators alike.
Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, has retired from international competition at age 48. The 19-time Paralympic champion cyclist will focus on improving Para-sport, which she feels has stalled since London 2012.
