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Wyndham Clark expressed deep remorse for damaging a locker at historic Oakmont Country Club during the US Open and said he is working to repair both the locker and his relationship with the club. Oakmont's president, John Lynch, informed members that Clark is banned until he pays for the damage, completes anger management counseling, and makes a charitable contribution chosen by the board.

Clark, who shot a 65 to finish tied for fourth at the British Open, said the incident—and another earlier this year when he threw a club at the PGA Championship—stemmed from frustration in a difficult season after high expectations. He admitted the actions were “stupid,” emphasized they don't represent who he is, and promised they won't happen again.

The club, a storied US Open venue scheduled to host again in 2033, holds sentimental importance to Clark as that year marks the end of his exemption from winning the 2023 US Open. While unsure if he will be allowed back, he hopes for forgiveness and plans to pay for the damages and contribute to the community to demonstrate his sincerity and growth.

Ann-Katrin Berger, a two-time cancer survivor, delivered a stunning performance to help Germany reach the Euro 2025 semifinals with a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win over France after a 1-1 draw. Despite facing thyroid cancer twice (first in 2017 and again discovered during Euro 2022), Berger returned to football each time, crediting the sport for preserving her mental health.

Against France, she made nine saves in open play—more than any player in a knockout stage since 2013—including a remarkable 102nd‑minute stop to prevent an own goal by teammate Janina Minge. In the shootout, Berger saved France's first attempt, scored Germany's fourth, and then saved the decisive seventh penalty. Overcome with emotion, she celebrated on her knees as teammates rushed to her.

Germany had been reduced to 10 players early on when Kathrin Hendrich was sent off, and Grace Geyoro scored the resulting penalty. Sjoeke Nüsken equalized from a corner, while France had two goals disallowed. Nüsken later missed a penalty, but Berger's heroics secured Germany's place in the semifinals, where they will face Spain. Berger's resilience, marked by a neck tattoo covering treatment scars reading “All we have is now,” underscores her inspiring journey.

Vali Graham, 21, survived a near‑fatal stunt after leaping 42.5 m — the height of a 13‑story building — from Minnehaha Falls in Australia on June 11. A video shows him attempting multiple spins before hitting the water badly, causing a fractured spine, sternum, and skull, along with a ruptured eardrum.

Remarkably, despite his severe injuries, Graham stayed conscious, swam to shore, and walked 1.2 km to a car park unaided before undergoing two major surgeries. He later revealed on X that he was able to walk again just two days later, writing, “God gives us the gift of suffering,” though many criticized his reckless actions and the strain on public resources.

The jump was an attempt to beat Swiss athlete Lucien Charlon's 41.7 m record in “death jump” competitions, where divers leap from great heights and curl midair before entering the water. Graham's form failed, and he landed with arms and legs spread, underscoring the extreme danger of such stunts.

A dwarf performer who took part in Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday party has defended the event after Spain's government opened an investigation over alleged discrimination.
Speaking to RAC1, the performer said Yamal and his guests treated them respectfully: “No one disrespected us, let us work in peace… We're normal people who do what we want, in an absolutely legal way.”

Yamal's party on July 12 began at a restaurant and later moved to another venue, hosting over 200 guests including teammates and well‑known influencers. The entertainment featured dwarf performers, prompting criticism from the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasia (ADEE), which warned of legal action under Spain's anti‑discrimination laws.

Spain's General Director of Disability expressed concern about the example Yamal might set as a role model. However, the performer argued that campaigns to stop such performances have only reduced opportunities for those with dwarfism, saying they enjoy this work and were even invited to join the celebration afterward.

Spanish law prohibits performances that mock or exploit disabled people, with potential fines exceeding $1 million. ADEE confirmed it would pursue legal and social action, while Yamal has not commented publicly amid his ongoing preseason schedule with Barcelona.