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Napheesa Collier scores 24 in season debut as Lynx beat Storm

Jul 22, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA;  Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoot the ball against Seattle Storm center Awa Fam (11) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn ImagesJul 22, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoot the ball against Seattle Storm center Awa Fam (11) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Five-time WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier scored 24 points in her season debut as the visiting Minnesota Lynx defeated the host Seattle Storm 86-76 on Wednesday afternoon.

The seventh consecutive win for the Lynx (22-6) marked the first time Collier had played in nearly 10 months. The former WNBA Defensive Player of the Year had surgery on both ankles after being injured in Game 3 of the semifinals of last year’s playoffs. Last season, Collier was the second player in WNBA history to shoot at least 50% from the floor, 40% from 3-point land and 90% from the free-throw line, joining Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne in the exclusive 50-40-90 club.

Collier also had 10 rebounds in 22 minutes of play. Before the game, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Collier would be on a minutes restriction.

“This is not a full tilt,” Reeve said. “We still have a couple more steps to go before we see the ‘Phee’ we know her to be.”

Minnesota also received 20 points from Kayla McBride, 13 points and six assists from rookie sensation Olivia Miles and 11 points from Natasha Howard in the win.

Dominique Malonga led Seattle (6-23) with 21 points and nine rebounds. Awa Fam had 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Flau’jae Johnson chipped in 16 points in the sixth consecutive loss for the Storm.

Collier scored her first points of the season with less than three minutes to play in the first quarter when she received a bounce pass from Courtney Williams along the perimeter, then swished a one-dribble pull-up jumper from mid-range. She shot just 1 of 6 from the floor in the first quarter before shaking off the rust and knocking down 4 of 6 shots in the second quarter.

Seattle built a six-point lead early and still had a one-point advantage at halftime before the Lynx outscored the Storm 24-15 in the third quarter. The Lynx scored 19 points off 19 turnovers by the Storm. Minnesota also shot 39.1% (9 of 23) from beyond the arc, while Seattle was held to 15.6% (5 of 32) from 3-point land.

–Field Level Media

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MLS to investigate Inter Miami over Casemiro signing

June 29, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Brazil's Casemiro celebrates after the match.  Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images June 29, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Brazil’s Casemiro celebrates after the match. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Major League Soccer has announced a review into a tampering allegation against Inter Miami in the signing of Brazilian superstar midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday.

“The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete,” MLS said in a statement.

Casemiro, 34, is under contract through 2027 with an option until June 2029 following five years with Premier League side Manchester United. Inter Miami acquired his discovery priority from the Los Angeles Galaxy.

“While Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement for the discovery priority to sign Casemiro, the terms will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation,” MLS said in a statement.

Casemiro just helped Brazil reach the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, increasing his career totals to 91 caps and 10 goals with the national team. It was his third World Cup.

“What motivates me the most, and I think this is true for every player, is winning and continuing to grow. The project the club presented to me, along with the effort everyone made to bring me here, means a lot to me,” Casemiro said.

“I’m incredibly grateful, and I can’t wait to get started so I can repay that trust — not only during the 90 minutes on matchday, but every day in training as well. All I can say is thank you, and I’ll give everything I have to return the affection and confidence the club has shown me.”

Casemiro has recorded 73 goals and 61 assists in 663 club appearances with Brazil’s Sao Paulo, Spain’s Real Madrid, Portugal’s Porto and Manchester United. His 21 club trophies include five UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns with Real Madrid from 2013-22.

“Casemiro’s arrival reflects the vision and ambition that define Inter Miami,” said managing owner Jorge Mas. “We never settle. We’re always looking to grow, improve, and raise our standards every season. We’ve built a global club with the vision of becoming not only the best club in the United States, but also a benchmark globally.

“Casemiro embodies everything this club stands for: leadership, a winning mentality, and an extraordinary track record at the highest level of the game,” Mas added. “After achieving virtually everything there is to achieve in fútbol, his decision to join Inter Miami shows that he shares our ambition and our commitment to the highest standards as we continue building for the future. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Inter Miami family.”

Casemiro now joins forces with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, his former rivals at FC Barcelona.

“I’m very proud to welcome Casemiro and his family to Inter Miami,” said co-owner David Beckham. “He is a person and a player that I have admired for a long time. He is a winner who has achieved so much in the game, and after such an incredible career with Real Madrid and Manchester United, I’m delighted that he’s decided to make Miami his next home.”

Defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami (15-9-2, 31 points) are in second place in the Eastern Conference as they return from the World Cup break to host the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

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Report: St. Louis City signing Carlo Holse on $6M transfer fee

Jul 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Capita Capemba (7) is congratulated after scoring against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn ImagesJul 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Capita Capemba (7) is congratulated after scoring against St. Louis CITY SC in the first half at Energizer Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

Aiming to boost a struggling offense, St. Louis City are bringing in Danish attacker Carlo Holse for an approximate $6 million transfer fee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Holse, 27, will be a designated player when St. Louis City and Holse’s club, Samsunspor, finalize the deal.

Only five MLS clubs have scored fewer than St. Louis’ 19 goals, so Holse will be a welcome addition. St. Louis (5-6-4, 19 points) sits 10th in the Western Conference, just one point behind the Los Angeles Galaxy for the final playoff spot with 19 matches remaining. The clubs face off Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

Holse posted eight goals and four assists in the Turkish Super Lig last season and has scored at least eight goals per season with Samsunspor since 2023. In 10 appearances in the UEFA Conference League, he contributed two goals and five assists in the club’s run to the round of 16.

Holse, who has one cap for Denmark’s national team, can join fellow attacker Marcel Hartel in St. Louis’ dual No. 10 slots in head coach Yoann Damet’s 3-4-2-1 formation. Holse is capable of contributing as a scorer or goal creator, having posted 16 assists in one season for Norwegian side Rosenborg.

Over nine professional seasons in Denmark, Norway and Turkey, Holse has 42 goals and 36 assists in 242 matches.

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Stefano Mazzoli accepts PGA Tour membership

Italy's Stefano Mazzoli won the 2026 Puntacana Championship.Italy’s Stefano Mazzoli won the 2026 Puntacana Championship.

Stefano Mazzoli officially accepted his PGA Tour membership on Wednesday, one day before he was set to compete in the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.

Mazzoli was added to the field at TPC Twin Cities on Monday after winning the Corales Puntacana Championship in just his third start on the PGA Tour. The 29-year-old Italian drained a 24-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win by one stroke in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Since he was not a member of the PGA Tour at the time of his victory, he received a one-year exemption on the Tour. He also is eligible to compete in the 2027 Players Championship and 2027 PGA Championship.

A rookie on the DP World Tour, Mazzoli earned his promotion from the HotelPlanner Tour just last year.

“It’s been a rollercoaster, this past year,” Mazzoli said after his maiden PGA Tour victory.

South Africa’s Casey Jarvis also accepted Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour and is eligible for unlimited sponsor exemptions for the remainder of the season. Jarvis, 22, has two wins on the DP World Tour this season and reached the threshold for the Special Temporary Membership with his tie for sixth at The Open Championship.

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