<![CDATA[The American Times Press: Sports]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/s/sportshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YTev!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b2b6c2a-e0cd-456d-9f73-04bf9f5ab5e4_1024x1024.pngThe American Times Press: Sportshttps://theamericantimespress.com/s/sportsSubstackSun, 12 Jul 2026 10:57:48 GMT<![CDATA[South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies at 25]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/p/south-africa-world-cup-midfielderhttps://theamericantimespress.com/p/south-africa-world-cup-midfielderSat, 11 Jul 2026 23:57:26 GMTJayden Adams, who played for South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two weeks ago, died suddenly this week, the South African Football Association announced, according to Fox News and Al Jazeera.

Adams, a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns, featured prominently in South Africa's run to the World Cup's round of 32, Al Jazeera reported. His death at 25 came just weeks after that tournament appearance, according to Fox News.

No cause of death was disclosed in available reporting. South Africa's soccer federation confirmed the news, and tributes were expected to follow from teammates and the broader football community.

— Compiled from reporting by Fox News and Al Jazeera.

]]><![CDATA[Noskova Wins Wimbledon Title, Dedicates Triumph to Late Mother]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/p/noskova-wins-wimbledon-title-dedicateshttps://theamericantimespress.com/p/noskova-wins-wimbledon-title-dedicatesSat, 11 Jul 2026 23:57:25 GMT
Tamarine Tanasugarn at the Ordina Open 2009

Linda Noskova won the 2026 Wimbledon women's singles title, defeating fellow Czech player Karolina Muchova in the final, and dedicated the victory to her late mother, according to the BBC.

A tearful Noskova, 21, said the moment validated years of sacrifice. "All the blood, sweat and tears was worth it," she said after the match, the BBC reported.

The all-Czech final capped a breakthrough tournament for Noskova, who came through the draw to claim the sport's most prestigious grass-court title at the All England Club.

— Compiled from reporting by BBC Sport.

]]><![CDATA[White Sox Take UCLA's Roch Cholowsky No. 1 as Manfred Fumbles Pronunciation]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/p/white-sox-take-uclas-roch-cholowskyhttps://theamericantimespress.com/p/white-sox-take-uclas-roch-cholowskySat, 11 Jul 2026 23:57:24 GMT
A box full of used baseballs sitting on a blue bench outdoors, perfect for sports enthusiasts.

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, and the moment was overshadowed by Commissioner Rob Manfred botching the pronunciation of his name on stage, according to Fox News and ESPN.

The draft's opening day wrapped with 135 picks in the books, according to ESPN, which is compiling its rundown of winners, losers and prospects to watch heading into Day 2.

Manfred's mispronunciation of Cholowsky's name instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the draft's first day, drawing widespread attention on social media and among fans following the selection, Fox News reported.

Attention now turns to the draft's remaining rounds, with clubs continuing to fill out their farm systems in the days ahead.

— Compiled from reporting by ESPN and Fox News.

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