From @TheAthleticFC: World Cup star Michael Olise joined a pick-up match in New York City wearing just socks on his feet. It gave a group of amateur players a story they will retell to their friends for years to come.
From @TheAthletic: A cottonmouth — a venomous species of viper — was removed from a high school player's football helmet. "What’s shocking was this kid had worn the helmet for at least an hour, if not longer."
Breaking News from @TheAthletic: The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Bob Iger, the former Disney CEO, and Joshua Kushner at a valuation of more than $12 billion, just a year after Mark Walter bought the team for $10 billion.
From @TheAthletic: Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White fired back at online criticism after some on social media faulted White for not criticizing a flagrant foul committed against Sophie Cunningham in a recent game.
From @TheAthleticFC: Jacy Maranhao doesn't score often, so he went a little overboard when he scored for Brazilian side Coritiba. He instantly regretted his celebration. “You know when you dream you’re falling from a building? That’s what it was like.”
From @TheAthletic: A playboy NFL agent was on the verge of running the Seahawks when a longtime business associate was murdered with a crossbow, setting off a case that led to two trials, two hung juries and decades of questions.
Breaking news: The democratic socialist Francesca Hong was upset in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor by David Crowley, the establishment’s pick.