News
Collin Sexton and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year, $19 million contract, as the Lakers prepare for a post-LeBron James era.
Montana Fouts, Lexi Kilfoyl, and Skylar Wallace have been named to USA Softball’s 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C. The squad will compete in both the 2026 International Cup (July 30 – August 3) and the WSBC World Cup (September 12-16). Both events will take place in Oklahoma City.
Clifford Omoruyi speaks about finding a professional home at PAOK.

Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
- None.

Erin Routliffe appears on Control the Controllables’ Wimbledon Day 2 Recap.

Shane Lee is interviewed on the Ayee Twiin podcast.

Scenes and Highlights
Bryce Eblin scores on this WP. #Dash up 7-4. pic.twitter.com/MO3XdSh2FU
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 2, 2026
9 in a row retired by Montana 😮💨
— AUSL (@theAUSLofficial) July 2, 2026
📺 https://t.co/HuiTrD39uz pic.twitter.com/8JAQ6A7eik

Transactions
- Justin King – placed on the Development List by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Stuttgart-Vaihingen 50K
Singles Rd of 32:
Petra Sedlackova defeated Miriam Bianca Bulgaru 6-3, 6-1.
ITF Marburg 25K
Singles Rd of 32:
8-seed Filip Planinsek defeated Vincent Marysko 6-4, 7-5.
ITF Monastir 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Maria Andrienko defeated Talia Neilson-Gatenby 6-2, 0-6, 6-1.
ITF Monastir 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
8-seed Karla Bartel lost to Margaux Komano 3-6, 6-1, 7-5.
ITF Hillcrest 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
Gray Voelzke / M Van Der Merwe defeated 1-seed Caripi / Van Wick 6-1, 2-6, 1-0 (10-5).
ITF San Diego 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Matic Kriznik defeated Alexander Guajardo 6-1, 7-6 (10-8).
ITF San Diego 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Vit Kalina defeated Stefan Cooper 6-2, 6-1.
ITF San Diego 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
Vit Kalina / Matic Kriznik defeated Krall / Almeida 6-4, 6-3.
BASEBALL
San Francisco Giants 6, Arizona Diamondbacks 4.
Dylan Smith (H, 2) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 13 pitches (9 strikes).
Gwinnett Stripers 5, Durham Bulls 1.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 2-5, 2 singles.
Toledo Mud Hens 7, Iowa Cubs 4.
Tyler Gentry (DH) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB.
Omaha Storm Chasers 4, Indianapolis Indians 2.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-3, 1 BB.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats 11, Reading Fightin Phils 10.
Sam Gardner (H, 2) – 1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 16 pitches (11 strikes).
Birmingham Barons 6, Montgomery Biscuits 5.
Colby Shelton (SS) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 BB, 1 run.
Pierce George – 0.2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K; 18 pitches (8 strikes).
Winston-Salem Dash 12, Greenville Drive 4.
Bryce Eblin (2B) – 3-4, 1 double, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs; 1 error.
Rome Emperors 8, Jersey Shore BlueClaws 1.
Jake Eddington – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K; 33 pitches (19 strikes).
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7, Peoria Chiefs 3.
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 1-4, 1 double, 1 run.
Cedar Rapids Kernels 9, Quad Cities River Bandits 7.
Riley Quick (ND) – 4 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 balk; 65 pitches (41 strikes).
Brockton Rox 6, Trois-Rivières Aigles 2.
Evan Sleight (RF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 sacrifice.
BASKETBALL
Scarborough Shooting Stars 80, Montréal Alliance 78.
Charles Bediako – inactive (international assignment).
SOFTBALL
Utah Talons 8, Texas Volts 4.
Montana Fouts (W, 6-1) – 6 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K; 94 pitches (63 strikes).
KC Diamonds 12, Atlanta Smoke 2.
Dallis Goodnight (CF) – 2-3, 2 singles, 1 SB.

