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L'Jarius Sneed is visiting Kansas City on a one-year deal after being released by the Titans. A former MVP cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Sneed previously helped Kansas City win titles before an injury-plagued stint in Tennessee.
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested and faces new charges after an initial incident in Parker, Colorado. He has pleaded not guilty to the original domestic-violence charges, with a July trial date set. The NFL is reviewing potential personal-conduct policy implications as details continue to unfold.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges, stating that prosecutors’ evidence was robust. The court rejected defense claims of trial unfairness, noting that Bankman-Fried’s actions showed him using FTX funds as a personal piggy bank while assuring customers funds were safe. He remains jailed with sentencing details and potential appeals still under discussion.
Vacant seats and ticket-price concerns shade World Cup matches in North America. Stadiums report occupancy gaps despite high attendance figures, as organizers defend pricing and entry policies amid ongoing games.
Knicks championing access to the White House are weighing whether to visit President Trump after owner James Dolan invited the president to host a White House visit; players have not yet decided, amid mixed reactions from media figures and political commentators.
TechCrunch and other outlets report a wave of AI agents moving into consumer tools. OpenClaw launches on iOS/Android; Acti unveils an agent-enabled keyboard; OKX launches AI agents marketplace; Meta exploring Arena-style prediction markets; Bloomberg/Times detail Kalshi and Polymarket stakes.
Bad Bunny has taken Tottenham’s stadium by storm across two nights, delivering a bilingual, genre-blending spectacle rooted in Puerto Rican culture. The gigs are a landmark for UK Latino visibility, with La Casita staging and a community-led build underscoring the scale and significance of Latin music here.
Former Titans star Chris Johnson has revealed he has ALS, diagnosed in 2025. He says he chose to fight, using a speech device, and is sharing his journey publicly. The announcement comes after his successful NFL career, including a 2,006-yard season in 2009.
JPMorgan has been ordered to continue advancing Javice’s legal fees as the Delaware court rules the bank did not prove the fees were unmistakably unreasonable. Javice faces a seven-year prison sentence and a multi-million-dollar restitution order from her conviction for defrauding JPMorgan in the Frank deal.
PepsiCo has reported quarterly results showing mixed signals: overall revenue rose 6.4% to $24.18 billion, driven by international markets, while North American snack and beverage volumes fell. Analysts expected earnings of $2.19 per share; the company earned $2.18 per share, with flat North American volumes and a 4% drop in North American beverages. The guidance remains for modest full-year growth amid inflation headwinds.
Bryce Harper has recorded a personalized video for a high-rolling FanDuel customer amid a gambling case involving FanDuel and DraftKings. The video has raised questions about the relationship between athletes, sportsbooks, and promotions that may affect vulnerable bettors. Several outlets report the same developments, with Harper stating he did not knowingly endorse gambling promotions.