Stay Updated with Yahoo Sports AM: Your Daily Sports Digest Yahoo Sports AM delivers your daily dose of sports news, ensuring you stay informed about the latest developments across various sports. Sign up to receive this newsletter every weekday morning and never miss a beat. Major Headlines in the World of Sports Wander Franco Faces Serious Charges Wander Franco, the shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been formally charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. These serious allegations have kept Franco away from the team for nearly a year since they first surfaced. Arch Manning in EA Sports College Football 25 Arch Manning, the promising quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, will be featured in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Manning made this exciting announcement in a video alongside his uncle, Eli Manning. Hurricane Beryl Damages NRG Stadium NRG Stadium, home to the Houston Texans, sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Beryl. The hurricane has claimed four lives in the Houston area and left millions without power since it made landfall on Monday. Lexie Brown Joins Spectrum Sports Sparks guard Lexie Brown stepped in as a TV analyst for Spectrum Sports to cover her team’s game on Tuesday, showcasing her versatility beyond the basketball court. Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz’s Historic Pursuit Carlos Alcaraz recently joined an elite group of tennis players by winning Grand Slams on all three surfaces. He’s now just two wins away from joining an even more exclusive club by achieving the “Channel Slam.” Alcaraz Advances to Wimbledon Semifinals The defending Wimbledon champion defeated American Tommy Paul to set up a semifinal rematch against Daniil Medvedev, who previously eliminated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The Challenge of the “Channel Slam” Winning the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back, known as the “Channel Slam,” is a rare feat due to the drastic transition from clay to grass. Alcaraz aims to become the sixth man to achieve this, following in the footsteps of legends like Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic Eyes Another Final Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to injury. This year’s final could potentially see Alcaraz attempting the “Channel Slam” against Djokovic, the most recent player to accomplish it. Diamond Baseball Holdings: A New Powerhouse in MiLB Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a relatively new entity backed by private equity firm Silver Lake, has quickly become a major player in Minor League Baseball (MiLB). DBH’s Expanding Empire DBH now owns approximately one-third of all MiLB teams, recently acquiring six more teams to bring their total to 35 out of 120 affiliated minor league franchises. Triple-A, Double-A, and Single-A Teams Owned by DBH Triple-A Teams (11): Albuquerque Isotopes (Rockies) Charlotte Knights (White Sox) Gwinnett Stripers (Braves) Iowa Cubs (Cubs) Louisville Bats (Reds) Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) Norfolk Tides (Orioles) Oklahoma City Baseball Club (Dodgers) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees) St. Paul Saints (Twins) Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox) Double-A Teams (12): Altoona Curve (Pirates) Arkansas Travelers (Mariners) Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Mets) Birmingham Barons (White Sox) Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) Midland RockHounds (Athletics) Mississippi Braves (Braves) New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals) Tulsa Drillers (Dodgers) Wichita Wind Surge (Twins) Single-A Teams (6): Augusta GreenJackets (Braves) Down East Wood Ducks (Rangers) Fresno Grizzlies (Rockies) Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) Salem Red Sox (Red Sox) San Jose Giants (Giants) High-A Teams (6): Hickory Crawdads (Rangers) Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics) Rome Emperors (Braves) Vancouver Canadians (Blue Jays) Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox) DBH’s Strategic Vision DBH’s co-founder, Pat Battle, emphasizes that the company is “agnostic to geography and club affiliation,” showing interest in any of the 120 MiLB teams. The removal of previous ownership restrictions allows DBH to own up to 56 teams, a target they are aggressively pursuing. Innovative Ownership Approach Unlike other multi-team ownership groups, DBH focuses solely on MiLB. They also have a contract with MLB to negotiate national sponsorships for all 120 teams, influencing the strategic direction of the entire organization. Despite some owners’ fears that DBH might eventually sell its teams as a package deal, the company insists it has no such plans. Future Plans DBH aims to continue acquiring teams and generating additional revenue by hosting non-baseball events at their stadiums on the nearly 300 days per year when no games are scheduled. Historic Moments and Recent Highlights Lamine Yamal’s Record-Breaking Goal In Munich, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in European Championship history, helping Spain defeat France 2-1 and advance to the final for the first time since 2012. Lionel Messi Shines for Argentina In East Rutherford, N.J., Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Canada and securing a spot in the Copa América final. Celebrating USWNT’s Iconic Victory Today marks the 25th anniversary of the USWNT’s historic win over China in the Women’s World Cup, highlighted by Brandi Chastain’s game-winning shot and iconic celebration. More Historic Events 1934: NL pitcher Carl Hubbell struck out five future Hall of Famers in a row during the MLB All-Star Game. 1960: The Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2-1 in extra time to win the inaugural European Championship. Upcoming Matches and Events Euro and Copa América Semifinals England vs. Netherlands (3pm ET, Fox): England aims for their second straight Euro final, while the Netherlands seek their first finals berth since 1988. Colombia vs. Uruguay (8pm, FS1): Uruguay, tied with Argentina for the most Copa América titles, faces the challenge of defeating the world’s hottest team. Wimbledon Quarterfinals Men: No. 13 Taylor Fritz vs. No. 25 Lorenzo Musetti (9:15am, ESPN2) Women: No. 13 Jeļena Ostapenko vs. No. 31 Barbora Krejčíková (8am, ESPN2); No. 4 Elena Rybakina vs. No. 21 Elina Svitolina (8:30am, ESPN) Other Notable Events NBA Summer League: Multiple games, including Grizzlies vs. Thunder and Heat vs. Lakers. MLB: Dodgers at Phillies (7pm, ESPN) U.S. Open Cup: Sporting KC vs. FC Dallas and LAFC vs. New Mexico United. FAQs About Recent Sports Headlines What are the
