Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS Over 'Anti-American' Concern

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<p>Callum SutherlandJuly 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM</p>

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump appears in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Credit - Joe Raedle—Getty Images</p>

<p>President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on any country that supports the "anti-American" policies of the BRICS group, a political and diplomatic coordination forum consisting of 11 countries.</p>

<p>"Any country aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an additional 10% tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy," Trump said via Truth Social on Sunday night.</p>

<p>Trump did not explicitly specify what constitutes "anti-American" policies in this instance, but he has previously warned the group not to create a new BRICS currency or "back any other currency to replace the mighty U.S. dollar."</p>

<p>The threat came after the U.S. President said that the long-awaited tariff deals and letters discussing those moves with other countries will be announced from 12pm ET on Monday, signalling movement on the trading front as the July 9 deadline for the pause on Trump's tariffs approaches.</p>

<p>Thus far, Trump has only announced deals with three countries: the United Kingdom, China, and Vietnam.</p>

<p>BRICS started its two-day 2025 summit in Brazil on Sunday. Leaders from attending countries signed a joint declaration titled "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance."</p>

<p>Unsurprisingly, come Monday, the threat of additional U.S. tariffs loomed over the intergovernmental organization's proceedings.</p>

<p>Read More: The U.S. Has a Long History of Tariffs. Here's How Trump's Compare</p>

<p>Here's what you in light of Trump's remarks.</p>

<p>What is BRICS?</p>

<p>BRICS—which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—was founded in 2001, with the purpose of serving as a forum for emerging economies and less developed countries to cooperate on key issues such as trade, security, and diplomacy.</p>

<p>Brazil, Russia, India, and China were original members, with South Africa invited to join in 2010. Since then, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia have been welcomed aboard, bringing the total to 11 countries.</p>

<p>The group also established a relationship with strategic partner countries at last year's summit, aligning itself with Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Nigeria. Vietnam was formerly announced as the 10th partner country in June.</p>

<p>BRICS is widely seen as a challenge to the unipolar global power dynamic, in which the United States is regarded as the lead superpower. Instead, BRICS members have pushed a multipolar power setting, in which various countries lead global cooperation efforts.</p>

<p>But some experts argue that the U.S. position as the standout superpower has come to an end and that the transition into a multipolar power is already underway.</p>

<p>BRICS says it is responsible for 24% of the world's commercial exchanges and represents 39% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP).</p>

<p>On the opening day of this year's summit, a joint declaration from BRICs leaders called out the "indiscriminate rising of tariffs," without directly referencing the U.S. or Trump.</p>

<p>"We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO [World Trade Organization] rules," claimed the declaration.</p>

<p>BRICs nations also doubled down on how they want to shape future global power and trade.</p>

<p>"We want to emphasize the importance of the global south as a driver of positive change, especially amid significant international challenges—including escalating geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown, accelerated technological transformation, protectionist measures. and migration challenges," the group said.</p>

<p>Read More: Key Takeaways From the 2025 NATO Summit</p>

<p>How have BRICS leaders responded to Trump's tariffs threat?</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday denied that BRICS works to undermine other countries.</p>

<p>Peskov said the Kremlin was aware of Trump's latest tariff threat regarding "anti-American policies."</p>

<p>"We have indeed seen such statements by President Trump, but it is very important to note here that the uniqueness of a group like BRICS is that it is a group of countries that share common approaches and a common world view on how to cooperate based on their own interests," said Peskov. "And this cooperation within BRICS has never been, and will never be, directed against any third countries."</p>

<p>China's foreign ministry also reacted, saying it opposes tariffs being used as a tool in an effort to coerce others. The use of tariffs serves no one, spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters, according to Reuters.</p>

<p>South Africa's trade ministry spokesperson Kaamil Alli is quoted as telling Reuters: "We still await formal communication from the U.S. in respect our trade deal, but our conversations remain constructive and fruitful. As we have communicated previously, we are not anti-American."</p>

<p>Indonesia's coordinating minister of economic affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, is set to travel to the U.S. on Monday after the BRICS summit concludes in Brazil. Tariffs will almost certainly be at the forefront of discussions once they land.</p>

<p>Trump has previously threatened BRICS with tariffs. In November, after winning the presidential election, he threatened a 100% tariff on BRICS nations should they "move away" from the U.S. dollar.</p>

<p>"The idea that the BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while we stand by and watch is over," Trump warned. "We require a commitment from these countries that they will neither create a new BRICS currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty U.S. dollar, or they will face 100% tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. economy."</p>

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Rubio to make first visit to Indo-Pacific region for ASEAN meeting

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<p>July 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM</p>

<p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Malaysia later this week to attend a meeting of Southeast Asian Nations in his first visit to the Indo-Pacific region as America's top diplomat, the State Department said in a statement.</p>

<p>Rubio will travel July 8-12 and will take part in meetings in Kuala Lumpur with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, whose ministers are gathering there, the State Department said.</p>

<p>Rubio will seek to firm up U.S. relationships with partners and allies in the region, who have been unnerved by President Donald Trump's global tariff offensive.</p>

<p>The trip is part of a renewed U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific and represents an effort by the Trump administration to look beyond the conflicts in the Middle East and Europe that have so far consumed much of its attention.</p>

<p>Last week, Rubio hosted counterparts from Australia, India and Japan and announced a joint initiative to ensure supply of critical minerals, a vital sector for high-tech applications dominated by Washington's main strategic rival China.</p>

<p>Trump also announced he reached a trade agreement with important Southeast Asian partner and ASEAN member Vietnam and could reach one with India, but cast doubt on a possible deal with Japan, Washington's main Indo-Pacific ally and a major importer and investor in the United States.</p>

<p>Rubio has yet to visit Japan, or neighboring South Korea, the other major U.S. ally in Northeast Asia, since taking office in January, even though Washington sees the Indo-Pacific as its main strategic priority given the perceived threat posed by China.</p>

<p>ASEAN countries have been nervous about Trump's tariff offensive and have questioned the willingness of his "America First" administration to fully engage diplomatically and economically with the region.</p>

<p>"There is a hunger to be reassured that the U.S. actually views the Indo-Pacific as the primary theater of U.S. interests, key to U.S. national security," said Greg Poling, director of the Southeast Asia Program at Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies.</p>

<p>Other ASEAN countries may be encouraged by Vietnam's deal with Trump.</p>

<p>"This should smooth the way for continued pragmatic security engagement between the U.S. and Vietnam, and hopefully provide a pathway for others in Southeast Asia to get similar deals without having to give up much," Poling said.</p>

<p>(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom; additional reporting by Susan Heavey, Reporting by Doina Chiacu and Katharine Jackson; Editing by Don Durfee and Chizu Nomiyama )</p>

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Kenyan police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters as anti-government outrage grows

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<p>Nimi Princewill, CNNJuly 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM</p>

<p>Police use water cannon to disperse protesters during anti-government protests dubbed "Saba Saba People's March," in the Kangemi area of Nairobi on July 7, 2025. - Monicah Mwangi/Reuters</p>

<p>Kenyan police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters marking the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy rally that has stirred anti-government resentment among Kenyan youths, who were already enraged over allegations of corruption, police brutality and abductions of government critics.</p>

<p>The East African country has been hit by a wave of bloody protests that began last year over an unpopular finance bill that raised taxes amid a cost-of-living crisis.</p>

<p>Kenya's government withdrew the tax bill in June last year in the wake of the demonstrations, but outrage has intensified over the recent death of a teacher in police custody and the shooting of an unarmed street vendor by police.</p>

<p>At least 16 people were killed and hundreds injured during anti-government protests last month. Dozens more died during the anti-tax demonstrations in 2024.</p>

<p>On Monday, several parts of Kenya saw gatherings as people marked the anniversary of the July 7, 1990, pro-democracy march known as Saba Saba.</p>

<p>In the capital Nairobi, Kenyan security forces repelled protesters with tear gas and water cannon hours after blocking major roads leading into the city. Roads leading to the Kenyan Parliament building, as well as the president's office and residence, were also barricaded ahead of the demonstrations.</p>

<p>A demonstrator stands on a barricade cylinder during clashes with riot police in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. - Thomas Mukoya/Reuters</p>

<p>Riot police leave their vehicles during clashes in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. - Thomas Mukoya/Reuters</p>

<p>There were reports on Monday afternoon of police opening fire on protesters. Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga told CNN he was unaware of any deaths.</p>

<p>The clampdown comes after individuals described by the Kenyan Human Rights Commission as "hired goons" who were "sent by the state to silence dissent" stormed the NGO's office.</p>

<p>In a statement on Sunday night, the human rights body said those who entered the building "violently disrupted a press conference by Kenyan mothers calling for an end to arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings targeting protesters ahead of Saba Saba demonstrations."</p>

<p>Kenyan government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura told CNN to "contact the police spokesman" for comment when asked about the allegation.</p>

<p>Police spokesman Nyaga said: "The National Police Service is looking into the incident and shall take appropriate steps after reviewing the unacceptable clip," referring to CCTV footage shared by the NGO.</p>

<p>Earlier on Sunday, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said security agencies were "on high alert to deal decisively with criminals and other elements of ill intent who may seek to infiltrate peaceful processions to cause havoc, mayhem, or destruction of property."</p>

<p>Murkomen previously described last month's demonstrations as "terrorism disguised as dissent," in a statement that further reignited outrage.</p>

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The USMNT falls to Mexico in the Gold Cup final

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<p>Kendall BakerJuly 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM</p>

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<p>🚨 Headlines</p>

<p>⚽️ Final Four: Real Madrid (Spain), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Chelsea (England) and Fluminense (Brazil) are the last teams standing at the Club World Cup.</p>

<p>⚾️ Nats clean house: The last-place Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez on Sunday, parting ways with the architect of their 2019 title-winning team and their longest-tenured manager (eight years) since moving to D.C. in 2005.</p>

<p>🏀 WNBA All-Stars: The 10 starters and 12 reserves have been announced for this month's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. For the first time since 2011, three rookies (Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen) will play in the game.</p>

<p>⚾️ Gambling investigation: Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid leave while MLB investigates potentially illegal gambling activity. Two recent pitches he threw were flagged as suspicious by a betting integrity firm.</p>

<p>🏀 CP3's last dance: Chris Paul, 40, says he would play "at the most, a year" more in the NBA. The 12-time All-Star is currently an unrestricted free agent.</p>

<p>⚽️ Mexico 2, USA 1</p>

<p>(Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Mexico beat the USMNT, 2-1, on Sunday in Houston to repeat as Gold Cup champions and snap a six-game losing streak to the Americans in official matches.</p>

<p>Match recap: Chris Richards scored almost immediately to open the scoring for the U.S., which led for 23 fleeting minutes. From then on, it was pretty much all Mexico, which dominated possession (60-40) and corner kicks (12-0) as their "A" team outclassed and overpowered what was essentially America's "B-minus" team.</p>

<p>Controversial calls: Manager Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT players sharply criticized the refereeing after the match. They felt they should have had a penalty on a handball that wasn't called and that Mexico's winning goal should have been disallowed for offside.</p>

<p>"Homie palmed the ball like Shaq in the box. And then on the other end … in any other league, it would've been called offsides. But again, that's CONCACAF for you. They hate us."</p>

<p>— Richards</p>

<p>The U.S. starting XI prior to Sunday's final. (John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Tournament rewind:From Yahoo Sports' Henry Bushnell:</p>

<p>Less than four weeks ago, the Americans were reeling. Half their A-team was missing. The other half headlined a depleted, makeshift, MLS-heavy squad, which arrived at the Gold Cup hounded by critics.</p>

<p>After a 4-0 capitulation to Switzerland, their fourth straight loss, "everyone basically counted us out," defender Tim Ream later said.</p>

<p>In reality, they were still the second-favorites; but among a disillusioned fan base, and among former players, doubts rippled.</p>

<p>In the sanctity of locker rooms and meal rooms, though, on flights and training fields, throughout their last true tournament before the 2026 World Cup, they jelled. "We have become a family," goalkeeper Matt Freese said on the eve of the final.</p>

<p>And together, they strolled through Group D. They scraped past Costa Rica in a quarterfinal shootout. They survived a Guatemalan scare in the semis. They never wowed with their soccer, but they won back a skeptical public.</p>

<p>Over 3 million people tuned into their quarterfinal, and didn't see Christian Pulisic or Weston McKennie; but did see Diego Luna and a group of likable underdogs who, as Pochettino said, were "desperate" to "fight for our flag, for our shirt."</p>

<p>They came to Houston with some expectations already met. Their problem, though, was that they came with second-place talent.</p>

<p>The countdown begins: The USMNT's next official match will be on June 12, 2026 (340 days from now) when they play their World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium.</p>

<p>Good read:The Diego Luna story(Henry Bushnell, Yahoo Sports)</p>

<p>⚾️ MLB All-Stars: Rosters announced</p>

<p>(Yahoo Sports)</p>

<p>The 2025 MLB All-Stars have been announced, with 65 players set to represent their leagues next week in Atlanta. That includes 19 first-timers and 11-time All-Star Clayton Kershaw, who was selected by the commissioner as a "Legend Pick" days after he joined the 3,000-strikeout club.</p>

<p>National League: No team in either league is better represented than the Dodgers, who are sending five players to the Midsummer Classic (Kershaw, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto).</p>

<p>Six teams are sending three players (Braves, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, Mets, Padres) and two are sending two (Phillies, Nationals).</p>

<p>Six teams will have just one representative in Atlanta, the minimum required by the league (Brewers, Cardinals, Marlins, Pirates, Reds, Rockies).</p>

<p>Biggest snubs: It's baffling that Juan Soto won't be an All-Star unless called upon as an injury replacement. Even with his uncharacteristically slow start, he's top 10 in the NL in WAR (3.7), OPS (.904), HR (21) and runs (65). Ditto for Trea Turner, who leads the league in hits, and Seiya Suzuki, who leads all of baseball in RBIs.</p>

<p>(Yahoo Sports)</p>

<p>American League: The Mariners (Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, Andrés Muñoz, Bryan Woo) and Tigers (Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, Javier Báez, Gleyber Torres) lead the way with four players each.</p>

<p>A trio of teams are sending three players (Astros, Red Sox, Yankees), while five more are sending two each (Athletics, Blue Jays, Guardians, Rays, Royals).</p>

<p>That leaves five teams with the requisite one All-Star (Angels, Orioles, Rangers, Twins, White Sox).</p>

<p>Biggest snubs: How about four-time All-Star George Springer, enjoying his best season in at least three years and powering the Blue Jays to the top of the AL East? Or Astros lefty Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.90 ERA), Angels slugger Jo Adell (19 HR, .823 OPS) or Twins closer Jhoan Duran (13 saves, 1.56 ERA).</p>

<p>Good read:One thing to know about all 65 All-Stars(Jake Mintz, Yahoo Sports)</p>

<p>🇺🇸 Photos across America</p>

<p>Fans at Coors Field watch the fireworks on July 4th. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Denver — All 30 MLB teams played on the Fourth of July for the third straight year as the league looks to plant its flag on the holiday like the NBA and NFL do with Christmas and Thanksgiving. "There's an opportunity for baseball to own that day," says commissioner Rob Manfred.</p>

<p>(Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images)</p>

<p>East Rutherford, N.J. — Kylian Mbappé's spectacular scissor-kick goal in stoppage time helped lead Real Madrid past Borussia Dortmund and into the Club World Cup semifinals. Next up: His former team, PSG, which knocked off Bayern Munich.</p>

<p>Cars navigate one of the 12 turns on the Chicago Street Course. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Chicago — Shane van Gisbergen won the third annual Chicago Street Race on Sunday, driving 75 laps through the city's temporary downtown circuit in what is NASCAR's only street race.</p>

<p>(Adam Gray/Getty Images)</p>

<p>New York — Joey "Jaws" Chestnut made a triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, winning his 17th Mustard Belt by eating 70.5 hot dogs (and buns) in 10 minutes.</p>

<p>Fun hypothetical: Eat a hot dog. Run 100 meters. Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt. Who wins? The PGA Tour posed this oddly fascinating question over the weekend to some of its players, who mostly agreed that the race is Chestnut's to lose.</p>

<p>🌎 Photos around the world</p>

<p>(Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</p>

<p>London — Novak Djokovic earned his 100th career Wimbledon victory on Saturday, joining Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer as the only players to reach the century mark at the All England Club. No. 11 Alex de Minaur awaits in the Round of 16.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on the women's side: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka fought off No. 24 Elise Mertens on Sunday to reach her 11th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal.</p>

<p>The peloton rides in the countryside during Stage 2. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)</p>

<p>Lauwin-Planque, France — The 112th Tour de France began on Saturday in Lille, kicking off a 21-stage race to Paris that, for the first time since 2020, will take place entirely within France.</p>

<p>Keira Walsh (L), Lucy Bronze and Leah Williamson look dejected after defeat. (Harriet Lander/The FA via Getty Images)</p>

<p>Zurich, Switzerland — England's title defense got off to a rocky start on Saturday at Women's Euro 2025, where a 2-1 loss to France made the Lionesses the first reigning champion to drop their opener.</p>

<p>(Clive Rose/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Northampton, England — Kick Sauber's Nico Hülkenberg finally got the monkey off his back at the British Grand Prix, earning his first podium (third place) after 239 Formula 1 starts — by far the most ever at the time of an inaugural podium.</p>

<p>📊 By the numbers</p>

<p>(Yahoo Sports)🏀 7 teams</p>

<p>The June trade between the Rockets and Suns for Kevin Durant became official on Sunday and now includes the Hawks, Nets, Warriors, Lakers and Timberwolves, making it the first seven-team trade in NBA history.</p>

<p>🎾 27 of 64</p>

<p>Of the 64 seeded players at Wimbledon, only 27 (14 women, 13 men) made it to the third round. That's the fewest at a Grand Slam since the 32-seed format was first adopted in 2001.</p>

<p>⚾️ 35 HR</p>

<p>Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has the third-highest home run total before the All-Star break in MLB history — and he still has six games to add to his tally. The only players with more? Barry Bonds in 2001 (39), Chris Davis in 2013, Mark McGwire in 1998, Reggie Jackson in 1969 and Luis Gonzalez in 2001 (each with 37).</p>

<p>🎮 19-year wait</p>

<p>EA Sports delighted video-game fans last July with the release of "College Football 25." Now, the company plans to bring back its college basketball franchise in 2028, ending a 19-year hiatus. "NCAA March Madness" was an annual staple in the late 1990s and early 2000s before being discontinued after the 2009 edition.</p>

<p>📺 Watchlist: Monday, July 7</p>

<p>Emma Navarro celebrates with supporters. (Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images)🎾 Wimbledon, Round of 16 | ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+</p>

<p>Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova are already in the quarterfinals. Will fellow Americans Ben Shelton and Emma Navarro join them there?</p>

<p>Men: Marin Čilić vs. No. 22 Flavio Cobolli (6am ET); No. 6 Novak Djokovic vs. No. 11 Alex de Minaur (8:30am); No. 10 Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego (9:10am); No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov (11:20am)</p>

<p>Women: No. 18 Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Belinda Bencic (8am); No. 19 Luidmila Samsonova vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (8:05am); No. 7 Mirra Andreeva vs. No. 10 Emma Navarro (10:10am); No. 8 Iga Świątek vs. No. 23 Clara Tauson (10:50am)</p>

<p>More to watch:</p>

<p>🚲 Tour de France: Stage 3 (7am, Peacock) … The third stage takes riders across gently rolling terrain from Valenciennes to Dunkirk.</p>

<p>🏀 NBA Summer League: Thunder at 76ers (7pm, ESPN); Grizzlies at Jazz (9pm, NBA) … In Salt Lake City.</p>

<p>⚽️ Women's Euros: Spain vs. Belgium (12pm, FS1); Portugal vs. Italy (3pm, Fox) … Group B action in Switzerland.</p>

<p>⚾️ MLB: Rays at Tigers (6:40pm, FS1) … Detroit (57-34) hosts Tampa Bay (49-41) in a battle of AL contenders.</p>

<p>Today's full slate →</p>

<p>🏀 WNBA trivia</p>

<p>(Eakin Howard/Getty Images)</p>

<p>The WNBA granted expansion teams to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia last week, growing to a league-record 18 franchises.</p>

<p>Question: Cleveland and Detroit previously had WNBA franchises. What were the names of those two teams?</p>

<p>Answer at the bottom.</p>

<p>🍿 Baker's Dozen: Top plays of the weekend</p>

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<p>⚾️ Colson Montgomery</p>

<p>🎾 Carlos Alcaraz</p>

<p>⚽️ Kylian Mbappé</p>

<p>⚾️ Cody Bellinger</p>

<p>⚾️ Pete Crow-Armstrong</p>

<p>⚽️ Lionel Messi</p>

<p>🥍 Pat Kavanagh</p>

<p>👊 Gustavo Oliveira</p>

<p>🎾 Novak Djokovic</p>

<p>⚾️ Oneil Cruz</p>

<p>⛳️ Camilo Villegas</p>

<p>⚽️ Chris Richards</p>

<p>🏈 Kalil Pimpleton</p>

<p>Watch all 13 →</p>

<p>Trivia answer: Cleveland Rockers (1997-2003) and Detroit Shock (1998-2009)</p>

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College football quarterbacks rankings: Our top 25 list is dominated by SEC, Big Ten

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<p>Paul Myerberg, Blake Toppmeyer, Eddie Timanus, Jordan Mendoza and Erick Smith, USA TODAY July 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM</p>

<p>So, you're tired of all the transfers in college football? Well, then, you'll like this. The nation's top quarterbacks entering the 2025 season signed with their respective program as blue-chip prospects, waited their turn, developed in the system, then seized the starting reins.</p>

<p>The top four quarterbacks in our USA TODAY Sports rankings of the nation's top 25 quarterbacks each plays for the program with which he signed. How's that for a throwback?</p>

<p>Oh, sure, there's some top-tier transfers, too, sprinkled into our top 10. Overall, the quarterback talent runs deep this season, whether homegrown or plucked from the portal.</p>

<p>The Big Ten leads all conferences with seven quarterbacks ranked in our top 25, but the SEC swarmed the top end of the rankings, with five SEC quarterbacks ranked within the top eight.</p>

<p>These rankings reflect an aggregate of the ballots of five USA TODAY sportswriters who each voted for their top 25.</p>

<p>Here are our USA TODAY top 25 college football quarterbacks:</p>

<p>1. Cade Klubnik, Clemson</p>

<p>In his second season at the controls, Klubnik's progress from his first year restored the explosiveness to the Clemson offense that had been missing since the Tigers were playing for national championships. Now with even more weapons at his disposal, he should be front and center in the Heisman discussion as the team makes another title push.</p>

<p>Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.2. Drew Allar, Penn State</p>

<p>Allar is the face of Penn State's push for its first national title in nearly 40 years. After ending his junior year with a devastating interception in the team's playoff semifinal against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, Allar enters his second season running offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki's scheme surrounded by a top-notch offensive line and one of the nation's top collections of skill talent, especially in the backfield.</p>

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<p>3. Arch Manning, Texas</p>

<p>Finally, it's Manning's chance to prove true the hype that's followed this blue-chip quarterback with one of football's most famous surnames. He's the preseason Heisman favorite. Manning looked the part of budding star with a lofty ceiling in two spot starts and backup opportunities last season. He should be ready to break out in his third season playing for Steve Sarkisian, a deft quarterback developer. Manning's arm is sharp, and his mobility and size are pluses, although he must improve his processing time.</p>

<p>4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU</p>

<p>Nussmeier is equipped with a strong arm and the belief that he can make any throw. Watch him zip a pass to the sideline, and you'll understand why he's projected as an early first-round NFL Draft pick. He's the nation's only returning quarterback who passed for more than 4,000 yards last season, and he'll be surrounded by a good group of receivers. Reducing his 12 interceptions from 2024 becomes the next stage in his development.</p>

<p>LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to throw during his team's game against Southern California on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev.5. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State</p>

<p>What a difference a year can make. Leavitt went from a relatively unknown Michigan State transfer to one of the top arms in the sport after leading Arizona State to the playoff. Cam Skattebo had all the limelight for the Sun Devils, but Leavitt's production was undeniable; he had 21 touchdowns to just four interceptions in the final nine games. He's got running capabilities, and he's shown he can deliver in big games. The offense is primed to be the best in the Big 12 with Leavitt still leading the way.</p>

<p>6. John Mateer, Oklahoma</p>

<p>Oklahoma failed last season to fix its quarterback void created when Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon. Mateer, a Washington State transfer, addresses that need. His playing style even shares some traits to Gabriel's. He's a hard-nosed dual threat who's an efficient passer and an athletic runner. He completes passes from a variety of arm angles. Mateer now must prove himself against a higher caliber of defense than he faced out West.</p>

<p>7. DJ Lagway, Florida</p>

<p>The Gators ignited after Lagway became their starter midway through his true freshman season. We probably haven't seen the best of him yet. A hamstring injury hampered his dual-threat abilities in 2024. Durability is an issue with Lagway. He's spent the offseason recovering from a throwing shoulder injury. When healthy, he's a big play in waiting. He throws an excellent deep ball, connecting on more than 52% of his throws that traveled more than 20 yards.</p>

<p>8. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina</p>

<p>Sellers showed he could do it all as a redshirt freshman. He passed for 353 yards and five touchdowns in a November win against Missouri. Two weeks later, he rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns in a takedown of Clemson. That's the epitome of a dual threat. He's accurate and efficient, and he can reach speeds of nearly 21 mph on the ground. If he reduces his turnovers – fumbles were a bugaboo – he'll be the complete package.</p>

<p>9. Carson Beck, Miami</p>

<p>Replacing the top overall draft pick might seem daunting, but Beck is no stranger to lofty expectations. He arrives in Coral Gables with plenty of potential but some baggage as well, as the Georgia offense wasn't always humming. last season His final numbers from 2024 were solid enough 3,485 passing yards, a 64.7% completion rate and 28 TDs. But many of his 12 interceptions resulted from trying to force the action, a habit he'll need to break if the Hurricanes hope to be in the playoff picture.</p>

<p>10. Kevin Jennings, SMU</p>

<p>The Mustangs' appearance in the ACC championship game in their first year in the conference was a surprise. Jennings had a lot to do with that, though the season concluded on a sour note in a playoff drubbing at Penn State. He finished the campaign with 3,245 yards and 23 TDs passing and another 354 yards and five scores by land.</p>

<p>SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) runs for a touchdown against Clemson during the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.11. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor</p>

<p>Dave Arnada can thank Robertson for keeping his job secure after an impressive second half of the season from the Baylor quarterback. After taking over in the third game, he led the Bears to a 6-0 finish in the regular season, while totaling 1,581 passing yards with 17 touchdowns during the stretch. His 153.1 efficiency rating is the best among returning Big 12 starters. He has the potential to play on Sundays if he lives up to the offseason hype.</p>

<p>12. Josh Hoover, TCU</p>

<p>TCU finally has its guy after Hoover put up a monster 2024 campaign. He set the single-season school record at 3,949 passing yards and his 66.5% completion percentage are the most among returning Big 12 quarterbacks. His pocket presence is among the top echelon of signal-callers and he's got pinpoint accuracy when he's on the run. The Horned Frogs are a dangerous team that could be an offensive power with the cannon Hoover has, with 61 completions of at least 20 yards last season.</p>

<p>13. Luke Altmyer, Illinois</p>

<p>The former Mississippi transfer has found a home with the surging Illini, totaling 26 touchdowns against six picks in a breakout 2024 season. After winning 10 games last fall, Illinois is a trendy contender for an at-large playoff bid in large part to his reliability and command of the offense. Like Allar at PSU, Altmyer is a returning starter at the same program amid a Big Ten quarterback crop that's otherwise littered with youth and first-year transfers.</p>

<p>14. Haynes King, Georgia Tech</p>

<p>Despite being banged up for significant stretches, King finished 2024 with 2,701 yards of offense and accounted for 25 total touchdowns. His hard-nosed running did contribute to those injuries. The question for the Yellow Jackets' staff now is whether they've assembled enough pieces to take full advantage of King's considerable skillset. If they have, an uptick in the victory total is likely.</p>

<p>15. Rocco Becht, Iowa State</p>

<p>There may be no more underrated quarterback on this list than Becht. He guided Iowa State to its first 11-win season in program history in 2024 while throwing for 3,505 yards. He enters the season among the most experienced arms with 27 career starts, and it's evident in his high on-field IQ, consistently frustrating defenses with his ability to extend plays and drives. He's practically a lock to find the endzone with a touchdown pass in 18 consecutive games.</p>

<p>16. Nico Iamaleava, UCLA</p>

<p>Look for Iamaleava to spend this season in the national spotlight after his dramatic exit from Tennessee. He'll have a harder time at UCLA, which has made gains under coach DeShaun Foster but won't surround the third-year sophomore with the same talent level he had with the Volunteers. Still, Iamaleava has led an SEC team to the playoff and could be the missing piece for the Bruins.</p>

<p>Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) runs the ball against Alabama during their 2024 game at Neyland Stadium.17. Dylan Raiola, Nebraska</p>

<p>The former five-star recruit will take the next step as a sophomore thanks to last year's experience, a much improved receiver group and a full offseason learning the ropes in coordinator Dana Holgorsen's system. Raiola has all the gifts to match his immense recruiting hype and should tap into that potential beginning in September.</p>

<p>18. Darian Mensah, Duke</p>

<p>Coming off a 2,723-yard season with 22 passing touchdowns at Tulane, Mensah looks to keep the Blue Devils in the ACC's upper tier. His reportedly lofty NIL price tag indicates the program's backers are serious about making Duke not just a basketball destination. Now, he'll have deliver on that investment to push the Blue Devils into title contention.</p>

<p>19. Dante Moore, Oregon</p>

<p>Moore had an up-and-down freshman year at UCLA in 2023 and then spent last season learning the ropes in Oregon's offense behind Dillon Gabriel. That he has Power Four starting experience and a comfort level in this scheme are two major advantages in his corner. Look for Moore to grab this chance and run with it to become the Ducks' latest super-productive starter.</p>

<p>20. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana</p>

<p>Mendoza becomes the next to grab the reins for the Hoosiers after last year's starter, Kurtis Rourke, helped Indiana make a shocking playoff berth. The Cal transfer threw for over 3,000 yards with 16 scores in 2024 and brings along two years of starting experience into coach Curt Cignetti's explosive offense.</p>

<p>21. Blake Horvath, Navy</p>

<p>In his first season as a starter, Horvath led the Midshipmen to 10 wins, including a defeat of Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl. He does most of his damage on the ground, like most Navy quarterbacks. And while Horvath accumulated 1,353 yards and 13 touchdowns rushing, he also provided a solid throwing threat with 13 passing scores. Expect even better production in 2025 as Navy hopes to contend again in the American Athletic.</p>

<p>22. Avery Johnson, Kansas State</p>

<p>Kansas State put all of its chips into Johnson being the guy after Will Howard, and it now is reaping the benefits of having a quarterback with a tremendous ceiling. He had several shining moments in 2024, particularly in his ability to generate fourth-quarter comebacks. It was evident his confidence rose as the season went on, trusting his arm and letting it work hand-in-hand with his fantastic running ability. With a full year of starting experience under his belt, Johnson will be a much more mature player that will keep Kansas State contenders.</p>

<p>23. Miller Moss, Louisville</p>

<p>It wasn't all bad for Moss at Southern California as he threw for 2,555 yards and 18 scores, but a three-interception outing in a Nov. 2 loss at Washington led to his demotion an eventual transfer. He should be a good fit at Louisville given Jeff Brohm's success mentoring QBs, and he'll have a lot of projected all-league talent around him in the Cardinals offense.</p>

<p>24. Julian Sayin, Ohio State</p>

<p>Sayin grabs the keys to the kingdom as the Buckeyes' expected starter. After making 12 attempts in a reserve role for the defending national champs, Sayin should be one of the Big Ten's most efficient passers while playing alongside Jeremiah Smith and other elite receivers. Unlike Moore at Oregon, though, Sayin has limited playing experience and could take a little time to steady himself. Learning how to run the system from Will Howard last year will help ease his transition.</p>

<p>25. Behren Morton, Texas Tech</p>

<p>Stop if you've heard this before: there's a gunslinger that could be dazzling at Texas Tech. Morton enters his final season in Lubbock ready to thrive in the pass-heavy offense the Red Raiders are known for. What's special is for how much he throws it, he takes care of the ball with only eight interceptions on 466 passing attempts last season. He's got all the makings of leading the nation in passing yards.</p>

<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College football quarterback rankings: SEC, Big Ten dominate</p>

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<p>HOWARD FENDRICH July 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM</p>

<p>1 / 3Britain Wimbledon TennisUmpire Nico Helwerth checks on a line call as Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova plays Sonay Kartal of Britain during a fourth round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)</p>

<p>LONDON (AP) — The All England Club, somewhat ironically, is blaming "human error" for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges this year at Wimbledon.</p>

<p>The CEO of the club, Sally Bolton, said Monday that the ball-tracking technology was "inadvertently deactivated" by someone for three points at Centre Court during Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova's three-set victory over Sonay Kartal a day earlier in the fourth round. On one point, a shot by Kartal clearly landed past the baseline but wasn't called out by the automated setup — called Hawk-Eye — because it had been shut off.</p>

<p>Bolton declined to say who made the mistake or how, exactly, it occurred or whether that person would face any consequences or be re-trained. She did note that there were other people at fault: the chair umpire, Nico Helwerth, and two who should have let him know the system was temporarily down — the review official and the Hawk-Eye official.</p>

<p>"We didn't need to put line judges back on the court again," Bolton said. "We needed the system to be active."</p>

<p>Is Wimbledon using AI for line calls this year?</p>

<p>Not really. But like most big tennis tournaments nowadays — the French Open is one notable exception — Wimbledon has replaced its line judges with cameras that are supposed to follow the balls on every shot to determine whether they land in or out.</p>

<p>There are those, particularly in the British media, who keep referring to this as part of the ever-increasing creep of AI into day-to-day life, but Bolton objected to the use of that term in this case.</p>

<p>"The point I would want to emphasize — and perhaps contrary to some of the reporting we've seen — is it's not an artificial intelligence system. And it is electronic in the sense that the camera-tracking technology is set up to call the lines automatically, but it requires a human element to ensure that the system is functional," Bolton said. "So it is not AI. There are some humans involved. And in this instance, it was a human error."</p>

<p>What happened on the missed call at Wimbledon?</p>

<p>Russia's Pavlyuchenkova was one point from winning a game for a 5-4 lead in the first set against Britain's Kartal on Sunday when a shot by Kartal landed long. But there was no ruling from Hawk-Eye.</p>

<p>After a delay, Helwerth decided the point should be replayed, which Pavlyuchenkova thought showed bias toward an opponent competing in her home country. With Hawk-Eye back up and running after a delay, Kartal won that game, but Pavlyuchenkova took that set and the match.</p>

<p>The All England Club looked into what happened and found that the line-calling system actually was off for three points before anyone noticed.</p>

<p>The system itself worked "optimally," Bolton said repeatedly.</p>

<p>"In this instance, sadly," she said, "it was the human part of the operation that made a mistake."</p>

<p>Why was the Hawk-Eye system accidentally turned off during a match?</p>

<p>Bolton said the system is shut down between matches — "and the humans are the people that need to do the activating and deactivating" — and someone accidentally did so during Pavlyuchenkova vs. Kartal.</p>

<p>Asked why, Bolton responded: "Well, I don't know. It was a mistake, obviously. ... I wasn't sat there, so I don't know what happened."</p>

<p>She said Helwerth could have made a ruling himself on the controversial non-call, the way he did on the prior pair of points, but instead just decided to pause the match.</p>

<p>"I'm assuming," Bolton said, "he felt he had not seen it properly."</p>

<p>Pavlyuchenkova said after the match the official told her he thought the ball was out.</p>

<p>What do players think about the use of technology at Wimbledon?</p>

<p>Players are divided on whether there even should be electronic rulings during matches — unless it is fool-proof — or whether there should be a return to Wimbledon's old way of doing things.</p>

<p>Since 2007 through last year, there was a combination of the human touch and technology: There were line judges on court to make calls, but players were allowed to challenge and ask for a video reply of a point if they thought there was a mistake.</p>

<p>"It's such a big match, big event," Pavlyuchenkova said. "Since we have already automatic line-calling and so much invested into this, we should probably look into something else to have better decisions."</p>

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<p>writer Mattias Karén contributed to this report.</p>

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<p>Howard Fendrich has been the AP's tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: https://ift.tt/2ePuKtS. More AP tennis: https://ift.tt/2ScKWJd>

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