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BRANDON CLARKE CAUSE OF DEATH
AI summaryOfficial medical findings in Los Angeles have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed away from the fatal effects of illicit substances. The coroner's report cited a combination of cocaine and heroin as the cause behind the NBA athlete's unexpected death.
ALVAREZ NOT FOR SALE
AI summaryDiego Simeone has declared that Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to join Barcelona despite ongoing interest from the rival club. The firm stance follows an official complaint filed by Atletico to FIFA last month accusing Barcelona of improperly approaching the 26-year-old striker.
GUIMARAES JOINS ARSENAL FOR $101M
AI summaryArsenal have completed the transfer of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of around $101 million. The Brazilian international signed a four-year contract in North London, which includes an option for a one-year extension.
SHELTON CRUISES IN MONTREAL
AI summaryFifth seed Ben Shelton needed just 65 minutes to dismiss Belgium's Zizou Bergs and secure his spot in the last 16 at the ATP Montreal Masters. The American left-hander will next face Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, who produced an impressive upset against ninth seed Casper Ruud.
FERNANDEZ STUNS ANDREEVA IN TORONTO
AI summaryElena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round at the WTA Toronto Masters with a straight-sets victory over Ann Li. Meanwhile, local favourite Leylah Fernandez ended a seven-match slump against top-10 opponents by ousting fifth seed Mirra Andreeva.
FIJI RUGBY TRAGEDY IN JAPAN
AI summaryFijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has passed away in Japan after collapsing from suspected heatstroke during a team practice session. He was hospitalized on Monday amidst 35°C weather conditions and succumbed to his illness on Friday.