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Usyk vs. Dubois rematch to be the "costliest" battle: what is thought about record-breaking charges<p>On July 19, a rematch will happen between boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois for the undisputed world heavyweight title. The full prize fund for the battle will exceed $200 million, of which Usyk will obtain $132.28 million, and Dubois will obtain $71.22 million.</p>

Liverpool are ‘engaged on’ signing of Alexander Isak as Newcastle make an ‘official bid’ to signal Hugo Ekitike as his potential substitute.

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets and extensive receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension, an individual conversant in the scenario stated Monday.

The particular person spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the settlement had not been introduced.

Wilson, drafted tenth total in 2022, was the AP Offensive Rookie of the 12 months that season and has greater than 1,000 yards receiving in every of his first three years the primary participant in franchise historical past to take action.

In all, Wilson has caught 279 passes for 3,249 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The extension represents a major dedication from normal supervisor Darren Mougey and new coach Aaron Glenn, who’ve targeted on making the roster youthful of their first offseason collectively in New York.

They picked up the fifth-year choices on Wilson, Sauce Gardner and Jermaine Johnson throughout this previous offseason, setting the stage for Wilson’s new extension, which runs by means of the 2030 season.

Im hopeful Im a Jet for all times, Wilson stated in Could. “And that we get this factor rolling and that every one of our greatest days are forward of us.

Wilson had two years and $20.3 million remaining on his rookie deal. With the extension, hes now below contract for six seasons at $150.3 million.

Subsequent up for extensions might be Gardner and Johnson. Gardner has stated earlier that negotiations between his representatives, which embrace agent AJ Vaynerchuk, and the Jets have already got begun.

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AP Professional Soccer Author Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed to this report.

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The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays is sort of official.

A gaggle led by Florida dwelling developer Patrick Zalupski has agreed in precept to buy the Rays from present proprietor Stu Sternberg for about $1.7 billion, in keeping with The Athletics Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal.

The sale is anticipated to be accomplished as quickly as September, although neither the Rays nor Zalpuskis group have commented publicly but. The Rays confirmed final month that they had been in superior talks to promote the group to Zalupskis group, and Zalupski reportedly signed a letter of intent to buy the group.

Sternberg bought the Rays in 2004 for about $200 million. In March, Forbes had the franchise valued at about $1.25 billion, which was the second-lowest valuation in MLB forward of solely the Miami Marlins. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and different house owners had been reportedly pressuring Sternberg to promote the group earlier this yr amid a long-running push for a brand new stadium.

Tropicana Discipline, which was inbuilt 1990, was destroyed by Hurricane Milton final fall. In consequence, the Rays are taking part in their 2025 regular-season dwelling video games on the New York Yankees spring coaching facility and minor-league complicated. Manfred stated final month that he hopes the Rays can return to Tropicana Discipline subsequent season.

Though it beforehand appeared {that a} deal for a brand new stadium in St. Petersburg was imminent, a $1.3 billion deal for the mission fell aside this spring. In keeping with The Athletic, Zalupski is anticipated to maintain the group within the Tampa Bay space, and he has a robust desire to stay in Tampa relatively than transfer to St. Petersburg.

A number of groups have been bought throughout the league previously few years, most just lately the $1.725 billion deal for the Baltimore Orioles in March 2024. The Minnesota Twins had hoped to be bought earlier than the beginning of the season earlier this yr, however that has not occurred.

The Rays entered the All-Star break with a 50-47 file, which has them in fourth within the AL East.

Modrić signed a contract with "Milan"<p>Italian "Milan" introduced the signing of a contract with Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić underneath a 1+1 system. Modrić will play underneath quantity 14, which beforehand belonged to Tijjani Reijnders.</p>

Newcastle have ‘submitted an official bid’ for the striker in line with Fabrizio Romano, as they appear to beat fellow ‘most lively membership’ Man Utd to the punch.

Aliyah Boston is constructing her off-court résumé by turning into an investor in Boston Legacy FC. The membership, set to debut within the NWSL in 2026, introduced the Indiana Fever star’s funding on Monday morning.

In a information launch from the membership, Boston stated, “Im proud to affix the possession group of the Boston Legacy.”

Boston, 23, moved to Massachusetts from the U.S. Virgin Islands when she was 12 and performed highschool hoops at Worcester Academy, the place her jersey was retired in 2024. From there, she joined the South Carolina Gamecocks within the NCAA, gained a nationwide title in 2022 and was topped the WNBA Rookie of the Yr in 2023.

This metropolis helped increase me, and the assist I felt right here formed a lot of who I’m,” Boston continued. “I couldn’t be extra excited to have the chance to take a position right into a franchise that’s constructing one thing particular for its gamers, for the town, and for womens sports activities as a complete. And sure … Boston repping Boston simply felt proper!”

Legacy controlling proprietor Jennifer Epstein praised Boston’s involvement within the membership and instructed she would assist construct a profitable tradition within the membership’s foundational years.

Aliyahs funding in our membership demonstrates the energy of womens sports activities as our two leagues, the WNBA and NWSL, proceed to develop and broaden, Epstein stated. She is a confirmed winner who understands what it takes to construct a championship staff, and her presence in our investor group brings a useful athlete perspective. Its an thrilling time to see skilled feminine athletes assist form the way forward for world womens sports activities.

Boston joins gymnast Aly Raisman, actress Elizabeth Banks, Celtics normal supervisor Brad Stevens and his spouse Tracy Stevens, and the all-female group Boston Unity Soccer Companions as buyers for the NWSL’s fifteenth membership.

In her third 12 months with the Fever, Boston is averaging 16.2 factors, 7.9 rebounds and three.6 assists, enjoying alongside Caitlin Clark. Indiana sits third within the Japanese Convention and sixth within the WNBA with an 11-10 document.

Man Utd have been dealt a blow of their bid to signal Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford this summer time as one Bees sale ‘would nearly actually rule out’ one other.

NEW YORK (AP) Leonie Fiebich scored 21 factors and the New York Liberty rallied from a 19-point deficit within the first half to beat the Atlanta Dream 79-72 on Sunday.

Breanna Stewart added 18 factors and 10 rebounds for the Liberty (14-6).

Fiebich’s sizzling taking pictures helped rally New York from an 11-point halftime deficit. Her consecutive 3-pointers close to the tip of the third quarter gave the Liberty their first lead since early within the sport. New York was up 60-58 early within the fourth quarter earlier than utilizing a 12-2 run to take its greatest lead of the sport.

Kennedy Burke had 5 factors through the burst and Nyara Sabally hit a 3-pointer that made it 70-60 with 5 minutes left.

Atlanta (12-9) was in a position to get inside 4, however may get no nearer.

Allisha Grey scored 16 factors to steer the Dream, who had been lacking All-Star Rhyne Howard due to a knee damage she suffered in Atlanta’s earlier sport in opposition to Indiana. Brittney Griner added 10 factors and 10 rebounds for her first double-double with the Dream.

New York welcomed again Natasha Cloud (hip) and Isabelle Harrison (knee) who each missed the earlier sport with accidents.

Naz Hillmon performed in her 128th straight sport setting a brand new franchise report, passing Iziane Castro Marques’ mark of 127. Hillmon had 11 factors.

The Dream went up 19 factors within the first half earlier than the Liberty received inside 42-31 on the break. Sabrina Ionescu missed 10 of her 11 pictures within the opening 20 minutes.

The Liberty saved the stress on and had been up 55-53 heading into the fourth quarter behind Fiebich.

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