Building on the award-winning journalism of The Sporting News, you’ll get all you need to know in one handy, bite-sized podcast hosted by Demetria Obilor. The Sporting News 7 is a unique take on the day’s biggest talking points in sports, and you can find it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Here are the seven stories you’ll hear about on Tuesday, July 19, 2022: MLB: Juan Soto wins Home Run Derby but admits disappointment at the way his trade situation is being handled by the Nationals MLB: All-Star Game to be decided by a home run derby if scores are tied after ninth inning NBA: Deandre Ayton signs new contract, admits he’s had a lesson in business; the Wizards are the latest team with an interest in Kevin Durant; James Harden shows his commitment to the 76ers in contract talks SOCCER: USWNT beats Canada to win CONCACAF W Championship, qualify for the Olympics NFL: Bobby Brown handed six-game ban GOLF: Now pundits are being poached by LIV Golf, David Feherty, Charles Barkley in talks TRACK AND FIELD: Anna Hall ends dominant domestic season with a World bronze medal in the heptathlon

Here are the seven stories you’ll hear about on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022: NFL: Giants waiting for news on a knee injury for Kayvon Thibodeaux NFL: Wins for the Eagles, Ravens on Sunday - including an impressive performance from Baltimore rookie Isaiah Likely NBA/WNBA: Udonis Haslem agrees to a 20th season with the Heat, plus wins for the Wings and Storm in the playoffs MLB: Alek Manoah apologizes for hitting Aaron Judge with a 92 mph pitch BOXING: Tyson Fury calls for unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk after the Ukrainian retained his world heavyweight titles by beating Anthony Joshua for a second time GOLF: Patrick Cantlay makes wins the BMW Championship for a second year in a row SOCCER: PSG and Bayern Munich both score seven, Robert Lewandowski opens his account for Barcelona, Leeds stun Chelsea 3-0 including a goal for Brenden Aaronson...

The NBC true crime series follows the investigation into the 2011 Betsy Faria murder case and in particular her friend Pam Hupp’s (Zellweger) involvement in the trial and what she did in its aftermath. Episode 3, which aired on Tuesday, March 22, featured the first courtroom scene of the series, with Pam becoming a star witness in the trial of Russ Faria, Betsy’s husband, who was accused of her murder....

But diplomacy is not in Parcells’ line. The 76-year old can only admire the “genius” of his protege as he guns for a sixth Super Bowl victory — all with the Patriots — against the Eagles on Sunday. Belichick, 65 and still the dutiful assistant coach after all these years, credits his 16-year apprenticeship under the Big Tuna for much of his success: “It was a really fortunate experience," Belichick admits, “for me to learn from Bill all those years....

The Argentinian joined Barca from Liverpool in 2010 and has gone on to enjoy immense success in Spain, winning the Champions League twice, La Liga four times and four Copa del Rey titles. He also successfully adapted to a new role at centre-back after originally being signed as a defensive midfielder. But at 33 years of age and featuring less frequently under Ernesto Valverde this season even when fit, Mascherano – whose contract expires in 2019 – is aware that his time in Catalonia is running out....

The former Gunners star is among those concerned by the regression at Emirates Stadium, with Arsene Wenger’s side having slipped backwards to join Everton in a talent group just outside the elite. Fixing those issues will be no easy task, with it likely that several changes in the dugout will be required to get back on track once the long-serving current incumbent of that post is ushered through the exits....

The Bundesliga side lost their prized assets in controversial circumstances, as Dembele skipped training to protest his club’s refusal to sell him to Barcelona, eventually leading to a €105 million transfer in August. There was further unrest in January, when Aubameyang was suspended for skipping a team meeting amid intense speculation before he was sold to Arsenal on the final day of the window. And the club have taken steps to ensure that any players who want to leave Signal Iduna Park should refrain from causing a stir like the departed stars, as CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke warned they will only damage themselves....

Why This Is Us is ending on NBC This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman has been hinting that the show would end around Season 6 for years. In a 2019 Hollywood Reporter interview, after the Season 3 finale had aired, he said: “Our characters are all finding themselves as we near what I like to consider kind of our midpoint of the TV series. They’re at some real crossroads… where you find the characters right now, you’re in the middle of their story....

According to the article, the makers of the series are looking into the story of Roy Horn, one half of Las Vegas tiger act Siegfried & Roy, who was mauled by a tiger in 2003. The magazine reported that they were contacted by Tiger King production crew member and wildlife veterinarian Dr. James Liu. He was looking for contact details for Chris Lawrence, a former Siegfried & Roy Tiger Handler who the magazine had profiled in 2019....

The phenomenal success of “Forrest Gump,” which has sold more than $100 million worth of tickets since it opened July 6 in the teeth of Arnold’s “True Lies,” is a mystery not even its own creators can entirely penetrate. “I’m surprised this has hit this cultural chord the way it has,” said director Robert Zemeckis. “You figure it out.” “There’s no bad guys, or suitcases full of money,” Hanks mused last week....

United lost out on the prize on Tuesday in a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in Skopje through goals from Casemiro and Isco, while a late strike from Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku kept the game competitive right to the end. Man Utd 125/1 to go 2017-18 Premier League unbeaten Mourinho has made the gesture before, having thrown his 2006 Premier League winners’ and Community Shield losers’ medals into the crowd....

The Red Devils have failed to get their hands on the top-flight crown since Sir Alex Ferguson slipped into retirement back in 2013. Man Utd 125/1 to go unbeaten in 2017-18 It has been tough going at times since then, with David Moyes and Louis van Gaal failing to conjure up the same success as an iconic predecessor. Jose Mourinho has also been tested, finishing sixth in his first season at the helm, but United have got back on the trophy trail and are now eyeing domestic dominance once again....

The Varsity Blues scheme was an elaborate college admissions cheating scandal that involved celebrities, actors and prestigious universities in America. It allowed wealthy parents to pay for their children to cheat their way into top universities through bribes. Prosecutors want William “Rick” Singer, the college admissions architect, to serve six years in prison and pay almost $20 million in fines and asset forfeitures, according to a CNN report. In March 2019, Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, money laundering conspiracy and obstruction of justice....

The Uruguay international has been without a club since leaving Juventus at the end of last season and has not made a competitive appearance for more than a year. But despite passing a medical in Milan this week, Caceres has elected to look elsewhere after failing to agree personal terms. Montella: Caceres can help Milan “Caceres thought about the offer. We proposed a deal he considered to be insufficient. He passed all of the medicals, but we could not agree personal terms,” CEO Adriano Galliani told Mediaset Premium....

The home side controlled possession but could not find a way through United, who sat deep and mustered only one shot on target through Romelu Lukaku in the first half. Arsenal 17/2 to beat Watford 1-0 Although Liverpool were left frustrated, Gomez believes the pattern of play shows that his side have the quality to take on a top team like United. “It’s a bit frustrating for us considering the chances we had in the game,” the England Under-21 international told Sky Sports....

Gerard Pique made sure it stayed sparked up after Spain’s win over France on Tuesday, questioning why the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar face accusations - potentially referring to the duo’s recent legal battles - while there’s “nothing for Ronaldo” from what the Barcelona defender claims is a Real Madrid-biased environment. The stats that show Argentina will miss Messi Pique pointed to his Spain team-mate, Sergio Ramos, scoring to win the Champions League last season, from what he believes was an offside position, but drawing little reaction as proof that the Real Madrid players get a different reaction from the media....

Harry Kane didn’t seem at all worried that the Madden curse would strike New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Setien: Only snipers can stop Messi In fact, the Spurs striker seemed downright pleased to see the five-time Super Bowl winner on the cover of the upcoming Madden 18 video game from EA Sports, despite the alleged curse that comes with being the face of the game. Brady and the Pats staged a massive comeback to win the 2017 Super Bowl despite the fact that Madden 2017 coverboy Rob Gronkowski, who was hit with the curse and missed most of the season injured, didn’t play in the win over the Atlanta Falcons....

Bet on Chelsea’s Tour of Champions Antonio Conte’s team swept to a dominant title success last term, winning 13 games on the spin to take control of the league before cantering to success. Kante lifted the Premier League trophy for a second year, having inspired Leicester City’s incredible title tilt the previous season before making a £30million move to Stamford Bridge. With a return to the Champions League in view, and having lost last season’s FA Cup final to Arsenal, Kante says one piece of silverware will not do in 2017-18....

Despite having overseen another positive season with Spurs which has delivered a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, questions are being asked of Pochettino’s future. He has dropped subtle hints during the 2017-18 campaign that he could soon be heading for pastures new, and some reports have suggested that he could cross London to succeed Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge. Former Blues striker Cascarino admits such an appointment would be “a massive coup” for Chelsea, but doubts it will happen as Spurs would be left “absolutely devastated”....

While the two shows are Netflix hits, they couldn’t be further apart in terms of plot. YOU is about a serial killer who masturbates in public, obsesses over women and kills anyone who stands in his way, while Emily in Paris is about an American expat racking up an unrealistic amount of Instagram followers as she enjoys single life in the City of Light. But that hasn’t stopped fans from campaigning for a crossover between the two series....