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 NFL Hall of Famer John Elway will not be charged following the tragic death of his longtime business partner and former agent Jeffrey Sperbeck, who fell from a golf cart Elway was driving in April, authorities confirmed. According to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, the incident has been ruled a tragic accident, with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Sperbeck, 62, suffered blunt force trauma after tumbling out of the moving cart on April 26 at The Madison Club golf resort in La Quinta, California. A coroner’s report confirmed the cause and manner of death as accidental. “I’ve looked at video 100 times and there’s no explanation as to why he fell off, he just fell off,” Bianco told KUSA-TV in Denver. Elway has not publicly commented on the new findings, but in a statement shortly after Sperbeck’s passing, the former Denver Broncos quarterback expressed his heartbreak: “There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me.” Sperbeck had represented Elway during his playing career and later became his business partner.

The Columbus Crew have extended Andrés Herrera loan from River Plate through June 2026, the club confirmed on Monday. The new agreement also includes a purchase option. “Andrés Herrera has shown his professionalism and talent since he first joined our club, and we are pleased to extend his tenure in Columbus,” said general manager Issa Tall. “He has and will continue to demonstrate his competitive spirit and make a meaningful contribution to our group as we enter the second half of the season.” The 26-year-old Argentine right-back has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in 22 appearances (11 starts) since joining from River Plate in August 2023. His initial loan expired on June 30. Columbus currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with 41 points (11 wins, 3 losses, 8 draws) as they prepare for a Matchday 25 trip to Nashville SC on Wednesday (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).

Ola Aina has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest. This contract extends his stay at the club until 2028. The Nigerian international joined Forest in July 2023 on a free transfer from Torino and quickly became a key player under manager Nuno Espirito Santo. He made 35 league appearances last season and led all players in Europe’s top five leagues for winning possession in the defensive third. Aina said he was thrilled to commit his future to Forest:“I’m over the moon. It’s always felt like home since I joined and I’m happy to be here.” Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis praised Aina’s work ethic and character, while Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson described him as a positive influence both on and off the pitch. The 28-year-old had been attracting interest from other top clubs, including Liverpool, but has chosen to stay at the City Ground.

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to American Family Field to open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewerson Monday, July 8th, 2025. Here’s our Dodgers vs. Brewers prediction and betting breakdown.Both teams are playoff contenders, and this one could be a potential postseason preview. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET on Monday night. MatchPlug is your best plug for all MLB match predictions. Betting Preview for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers are tied with the Tigers for the best record in baseball at 56-36 but are coming off a rare series loss to the Astros. Prior to that, they had won seven straight series and remain one of the league’s most dangerous offensive units. Shohei Ohtani (30 HR) continues to mash, while Will Smith leads the team in average (.332) and Andy Pages leads in RBI (58). Offensively, this team can hit anyone. The bullpen has also been shaky, which makes the later innings vulnerable against clutch teams like Milwaukee. Betting on the Milwaukee Brewers The Brewers (49-40) are in second place in the NL Central and looking to make up ground on the Cubs. They’ve dropped four of their last six games but are solid at home, winning four of their last five at American Family Field Christian Yelich leads the team with 17 home runs and 61 RBI, while Sal Frelick tops the average chart at .291. The Brewers are patient at the plate and hit well against right-handers, which will be key against Yamamoto. MatchPlug Prediction for Dodgers vs Brewers While the Dodgers remain a threat at the plate, Milwaukee has the edge in pitching, both with Peralta’s home dominance and a sharper bullpen. Yamamoto has had command issues recently, and against a Brewers team that performs well against right-handers, that’s a red flag. The Brewers are also tough at home, and with Freddy Peralta limiting hard contact, Milwaukee is in a good position to steal the opener. Final Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline

Deandre Ayton joins Lakers after Blazers buyout. Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent after a contract buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. According to multiple sources, Ayton will sign a short-term deal with a player option for the 2026-27 season. He’ll still earn over $25 million from Portland while playing for the Lakers next year. The 2018 NBA Draft, selected two spots ahead of Luka Dončić, now links up with both Dončić and LeBron James in Los Angeles. His signing gives the Lakers much-needed size and a strong presence inside the paint—something they lacked after trading Anthony Davis to Dallas. Though not a defensive standout, the 7-footer offers a reliable lob target and interior scoring option. Ayton, who turns 27 this month, played his first five seasons with the Suns before joining the Blazers in the 2023 three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee.