Grizzlies, Jazz, Wizards among NBA Draft winners; USMNT to close World Cup group play vs. Türkiye

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🏀 Five things to know Thursday

NBA Draft fallout and team grades. The NBA Draft concluded last night, and as always, we've got our major takeaways, winners and losers, plus full 1-60 player grades by CBS Sports' director of basketball scouting, Adam Finkelstein. And in the team grades category, the Grizzlies look like big winners, earning an A for their three picks, including No. 3 overall Cameron Boozer, while also making the draft's only trade involving a current pro. The Jazz and Wizards also earned an A. On the flip side, the Mavericks received a draft low C+ despite four picks across two rounds, and two ACC players might have made million-dollar mistakes by not staying in school. Finally, the conclusion of any draft always brings the biggest snubs of 2026 and the first mock draft for the 2027 class.
Austin Reaves signed a record four-year contract to stay with the Lakers. Reaves' four-year, $185 million agreement is the largest deal signed by an undrafted free agent in NBA history. Here's what Reaves' pact means for the Lakers, LeBron James and others.
A timeline of the Brendan Sorsby saga. These are certainly interesting times in the world of college athletics, but Sorsby's saga, which saw him punished for sports betting -- including at least 40 bets on Indiana while a player at the school -- before filing an injunction against the NCAA, seeking to be under center for Texas Tech in the upcoming season. The ensuing firestorm saw Sorsby granted eligibility, widespread condemnation and Sorsby's reversal and attempt to enter the NFL supplemental draft, a draft the league wound up canceling. Jordan Dajani broke down the entire timeline of Sorsby's saga, which does not yet seem to be over.
Conor McGregor sits down with CBS Sports. The always brash McGregor sat with CBS Sports' Nate Burleson in an extended interview in which the Irishman addressed his upcoming fight with Max Holloway at UFC 329 -- and claimed Holloway hasn't improved since they met more than a decade ago -- as well as admitting that he had lost his drive and "made some mistakes" in the past.
Five NFL stars who could force a Giannis-like trade. Giannis Antetokounmpo, A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett have been involved in recent NBA and NFL blockbuster trades, showcasing the power players have in seeking to improve their own situations despite the possible wishes of the teams they wound up leaving. Garrett Podell identified five NFL players who could be next to push for a big trade.

⚽ Do not miss this: USMNT's final group stage match

The United States Men's National Team has already won its group in the group stage of the World Cup, but there is one match left before the team can focus on the knockout stage. It is nearly a lock in all projections that Bosnia and Herzegovina await the USMNT in the Round of 32. Despite almost nothing to play for, the Americans must first deal with Türkiye on Thursday night.

There is positive news to heap on top of the other positives, with star Christian Pulisic set to return to the pitch after missing USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia last Friday. Coach Mauricio Pochettino -- who promised a heavy rotation against Türkiye -- has seen the team transform completely since taking the job, embracing his attacking mentality and seeing positive returns after a rocky start, as explained by Pardeep Cattry.

Cattry: "Two games in, the World Cup run has so far offered plenty of validation to Pochettino's methods. The players have spoken of a learning curve when it comes to the coach's tactical vision, a fluid attack-minded strategy coming together at just the right time. He admitted, though, there was an entirely separate learning curve he and his staff had to deal with.

"'We were so naive when we signed our contract. I don't know if I can explain," he said on Tuesday. "We misjudged the situation. It was worse than we really believed because we were so excited, because we explained to the players from Day One when we signed, we said it's the World Cup ... It was with too much energy and then when we arrived here, we received a big bang, punch and we were knocked out for a while. We said, 'What the f---?''"

Catch up on more World Cup news and notes:

🏈 The best NFL team from every decade

Sometimes the best way to look ahead to the next NFL season is to look back. That's exactly what Bryan DeArdo did, looking back at every decade in NFL history, dating back to the league's inception in 1920, to determine the best team from each 10-year period.

From the Canton/Cleveland Bulldogs in the 1920s to the modern-day Kansas City Chiefs, there are plenty of legendary squads on the list. A few franchises appeared on the list more than once, but only one appeared in back-to-back decades: the New England Patriots.

DeArdo: "The 2010s marked the first full decade of the Super Bowl era in which only one team won multiple Super Bowls. After another Super Bowl loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, the Patriots ended their decade-long drought by upsetting the defending champion Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Seattle, a year after routing Manning's Broncos in the Super Bowl, came one yard away from winning back-to-back titles.

"From 2014-18, the Patriots won three Super Bowls and four AFC titles while cementing their status as the NFL's greatest dynasty. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick also earned unofficial recognition as the greatest quarterback and coach of all time."

👍👎 The best (and not-so-best) of the rest

Fever coach Stephanie White calls out Mercury players for "cheap shots" on Caitlin Clark.
There are now LaMelo Ball trade rumors given some teams have reached out to the Hornets with "aggressive offers."
Lions CB Terrion Arnold is facing kidnapping and armed robbery charges.
Here are six college football programs best poised to be dominant dynasties in the second half of the decade.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has no intentions of retiring any time soon, but plans to continue making that decision year by year.
Sparks guard Kelsey Plum was in the middle of a historic season but is now sidelined for at least four weeks with a leg injury, a significant blow to Los Angeles' chances to end a playoff drought that extends back to 2020.
Lamar Jackson may be able to use Patrick Mahomes' contract to name his own price when it comes time to negotiate a new deal with the Ravens.
Miami has a case for being college football pre-season No. 1, even if it won't happen this season.
The two-year postseason probationary period for college football teams going from the FCS to FBS is no longer.
Is 2026 "The Year of the Underdog" in the UFC? Justin Gaethje's massive UFC Freedom 250 upset of Ilia Topuria has some believing so.
Who are the winners and losers in the changes to the PGA Tour schedule and structure that begin in 2028?
Jaron "Boots" Ennis looks to keep justifying the hype when he faces unified junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas on Saturday.
The latest edition of MLB rumors looks at the trade deadline plans for the Twins, Giants and Cubs.
Among the most interesting trends for the PGA Travelers Championship is the fact that an international player has not won the tournament since 2016.

📺 What we're watching Thursday

⚾ Mariners at Pirates, 12:35 p.m. on MLB.tv
⚾ Athletics at Giants, 3:45 p.m. on MLB.tv
⚽ World Cup: Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m. on FS1
⚽ World Cup: Ecuador vs. Germany, 4 p.m. on FOX
⚾ Phillies at Nationals, 6:45 p.m. on MLB.tv
⚽ World Cup: Japan vs. Sweden, 7 p.m. on FOX
⚽ World Cup: Tunisia vs. Netherlands, 7 p.m. on FS1
⚾ Cubs at Mets, 7:10 p.m. on MLB.tv
⚾ Yankees at Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. on MLB Network
🏀 Sparks at Tempo, 7:30 p.m. on Prime Video
⚽ World Cup: Paraguay vs. Australia, 10 p.m. on FS1
🏀 Wings at Aces, 10 p.m. on NBA TV
⚽ World Cup: Türkiye vs. United States, 10 p.m. on FOX

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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'

Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.

The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.

Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.

But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.

'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.

'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'

The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.

Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'

A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs

Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts

But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'

A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.

'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.

Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.

'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.

'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.

'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.

'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'

'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.

'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming

Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.

The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.

Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.

They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.

Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.

Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad

The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year

Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'

Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'

But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.

Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.

He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.

Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.

Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.

Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.

It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.

An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.

An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million

In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.

In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'

After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.

The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'

Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.

'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'

Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.

Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.

Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'

Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.

And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.

A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.

'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.

'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.

It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.

Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'