A $2m publishing deal for Jerry Falade's debut crime novel, "Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body," collapsed after his agent withdrew the manuscript due to inability to authenticate its origin, amidst suspicions of AI involvement. Falade denies using AI, citing racial bias in publishing.
Son Heung-min, representing LAFC, secured the MVP award in his inaugural MLS All-Star Game, scoring two first-half goals to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 victory against Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Australian Isaac Beacroft won gold in the 10,000m walk at the Commonwealth Games, fending off a Kenyan rival. English weightlifter Emily Campbell revealed her upcoming Celebrity MasterChef debut. Meanwhile, two Australian cyclists were disqualified, and a controversial re-run of the women's 1,500m T54 race saw medal changes.
Tanya Reynolds, known for 'Sex Education', joins 'Ted Lasso' season 4 as assistant coach Alice, discussing her initial unfamiliarity with the show and her excitement for the role. She also talks about her play '1536' with Margot Robbie and Meryl Streep, her upcoming directorial debut 'Dog Person', and expresses concern over drama education cuts.
Jersey Mike's debuted on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker "JMKE," opening at $21, below its $23 IPO price, and closing down 6%. The IPO raised $1 billion, valuing the company at $7.3 billion, making it one of the largest restaurant IPO fundraises. The chain plans significant international expansion.
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.
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca held his final press conference before his debut against Inter Milan, downplaying expectations, sidestepping FIFA's controversial investment plot, and addressing player futures like Rodri and Erling Haaland.
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based firm, announced its initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market next week, planning to sell 40.45 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend among Chinese robotics start-ups racing to go public amidst intense rivalry with US counterparts.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna expressed satisfaction with the Luce all-electric vehicle's launch, despite initial criticism and a stock decline. The company's order books are full through 2027, and the Luce's initial sales quota was reportedly filled quickly.
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" broke Hollywood records with $72 million in domestic preview ticket sales, the highest ever. The film is projected to earn around $270 million over its debut weekend, providing a significant boost to the summer box office.
Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager began with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, mirroring last season's opening result. Despite Thelo Aasgaard's equalizer, McInnes acknowledged the need for further squad additions, especially in wide areas, and time for the team to improve.
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana ETFs generated $38M in combined trading volume on their first day, with MSSE attracting $5.15M in net inflows and MSOL seeing $19M in turnover, as the firm enters crypto fund markets with competitive fee structures.
Lionel Messi surprised Cape Verde defender Steven Moreira by greeting him in English before their World Cup match, a rare public use of the language by Messi despite playing in the US since 2023.
Alexandra Eala, world No 28, defeats China's Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the Washington Open first round, to face Leylah Fernandez next.
Yash Thakur, a 27-year-old Vidarbha pacer, made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe, surprising many with his immediate impact, bowling at 140 kmph and taking 4 wickets in 2 matches, fulfilling a lifelong dream despite a non-traditional path and personal setbacks.
Lyle Hewitson secured a winning return to South Africa, riding Erik Dubois to victory in the Group One World Pool Moment Of The Day Champion Stakes at Greyville, marking trainer Louis Goosen's first Group One win after 35 years.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, wins his ATP Tour main-draw debut in Washington DC, defeating Marcus Giron 6-3, 6-4, and surges 255 places to No. 357 in live rankings.
Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company formed from Celsius Mining's assets, saw its shares rise 26% to $62.90 in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at $2.8 billion.
Ekaterina Alexandrova, the No 1 seed at the Memphis Classic, retired from her first-round match against Kristina Liutova due to heat-related illness amid temperatures of 97F (36C), raising concerns about the tournament's summer scheduling.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) debuts on Shanghai exchange with a 466% share price surge, achieving a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan, surpassing all mainland China onshore listings. The semiconductor firm's unprecedented trading volume exceeded 140 billion yuan, prompting regulatory meetings to address market stability concerns.
GB Canoe Slalom team claims 3rd in the medal table at the ICF World Championships in Oklahoma City, with 6 medals, including gold in men's kayak cross, as they begin their 2028 Olympic qualification campaign.
Casemiro made his Inter Miami debut in a 1-0 win over Montreal amid an MLS investigation into his transfer for potential tampering, with Luis Suarez scoring the winning penalty.
Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt discusses balancing her coaching career with motherhood, aiming to become a franchise head coach while managing 'mum guilt'
Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.
