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USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup

The run-up to every World Cup inevitably leads to a series of news stories that expose the worst inherent elements of the host nation. These “off-the-pitch concerns/problems/issues” are consistently in the public consciousness in the weeks leading up to the quadrennial soccer/footbal/futbol tournament. In the case of the United States of America and 2026, the […] The post USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup appeared first on The Sports Bank .

MLS

Mystics at Wings final score: Washington blown out, 92-69

The Washington Mystics lost to the Dallas Wings, 92-69 on Monday night. Let’s just say that this game was for all the Mystics’ naysayers out there. Washington has a young team that few would be willing to use. Washington was behind 38-29 at the half, even with the Mystics shooting somewhat better in the first […]

NBA

Should the Flyers regret passing on Konsta Helenius already?

Maybe the most annoying and somewhat pointless exercise that so many fans do multiple times a season is look at who their team could’ve drafted instead of the one they did, because of how those players’ careers turned out and how different their team would look if they just made that decision on the draft floor differently. It often gets fairly old — such as the Cam York over Cole Caufield decision that so many Philadelphia Flyers fans bring up — or just becomes yelling about something th...

Alabama Trio Honored

The 15th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide had three players honored with All-SEC recognition on Monday. Red shirt junior Tyler Fay, senior Brady Neal, and freshman Myles Upchurch were the honorees. Fay was a 2nd team choice as a starting pitcher, Neal was also 2nd team as a DH/Utility player. Upchurch was on the All-Freshman squad. […]

Gray outjunks Lugo in 3-1 loss to Red Sox

In a matchup of kitchen sink junkballers, only one team was able to make anything happen in a low-scoring 3-1 Royals loss. Seth Lugo gave up a two-run home run to Willson Contreras in the sixth inning, his 10th homer of the season, and that was 50% of the runs scored from either team the […]

Talk Portland Fire vs. Connecticut Sun Tonight!

The 1-2 Portland Fire welcome the 0-4 Connecticut Sun to the Moda Center in WNBA action tonight! We’ll have a recap of the game when the action is finished. In the meantime you can talk about the matchup with your fellow Fire fans here! The basic info: 7:00 PM, Pacific—Connecticut Sun at Portland Fire, televised […]

I got five on it: Phillies 5, Reds 4

The Philadelphia Phillies (25-23) were without a couple of regulars to begin the night but still found a way to come from behind in the eighth inning to win their fifth consecutive ballgame by a score of 5-4 against the Cincinnati Reds (24-24) on Monday night. Kyle Schwarber was out of the lineup with an […]

Seager to the injured list

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been placed on the 10 day injured list due to back spasms, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled Michael Helman from AAA Round Rock. Seager last played on Wednesday, and was 0 for his last 27. The Rangers were […]

Thibaut Courtois Becomes Co-Owner Of CD Extremadura Through NXTPLAY Investment Group

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken another step into football ownership after NXTPLAY — the sports investment platform he co-founded alongside Gonzalo Vila — officially acquired a stake in Spanish club CD Extremadura. The agreement was announced this week by both parties, with current club president Daniel Tafur remaining in charge of the sporting […]

Rui Costa Addresses Mourinho’s Future Amid Growing Real Madrid Links

Speculation surrounding José Mourinho’s future intensified this week after Benfica sporting director Rui Costa publicly addressed the manager’s contract situation while Mourinho himself acknowledged ongoing contact between Real Madrid and his agent Jorge Mendes. Speaking to RTP Notícias, Rui Costa maintained that Mourinho remains Benfica’s coach “until proven otherwise,” while confirming that the decision now […]

LA Kings "Poking Around" On Reclamation Project Per Insider

  The Montreal Canadiens have made it to the second round in the postseason without the help of forward Patrik Laine.  Laine, who arrived in Montreal after a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, had thought he had found a new home after a miserable experience in the United States. The experiment playing at center with Pascal Vincent leading the charge fell through, and Blue Jackets fans pathologized his mental issues and took to making fun of him on Twitter. Ditching the Union Blue ...

Game Thread: White Sox (24-22) at Mariners (22-26)

Whew, baby! Exhale everyone, and take the remainder of this pregame to rest on the laurels of an electric Crosstown conclusion that was almost certainly the best such series from a South Side perspective since 2021’s roller coaster three-gamer at then-Guaranteed Rate Field. That one, you might remember, was also characterized by a lopsided win […]

Jorge Valdano Questions Whether “Peace” Would Last Under Jose Mourinho At Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid player, coach, and sporting director Jorge Valdano shared his thoughts on the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Santiago Bernabéu, raising questions about whether the Portuguese manager’s second spell would remain calm once results inevitably become complicated. Speaking on La Casa del Futbol, Valdano suggested Mourinho would likely arrive with a […]

Brooklyn Nets named among top ‘No Trade’ teams in latest player poll

As The Athletic continues to roll out data from its annual anonymous player poll, the Brooklyn Nets continue to make waves in it — sized somewhere between tidal and ripple. Last week, Nets head coach Jordi Fernández and forward Michael Porter Jr. each were each top-of-mind among anonymous players voting in the survey conducted by […]

NBA

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #46: 5/18 vs. Giants

Today’s Lineups GIANTS DIAMONDBACKS Jung Hoo Lee – RF Ketel Marte – 2B Luis Arraez – 2B Corbin Carroll – RF Casey Schmitt – LF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Rafael Devers – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Willy Adames – SS Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Matt Chapman – 3B Gabriel Moreno – C Bryce Eldridge […]

Colts listed as ‘best fit’ for former All-Pro veteran free agent wideout

According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts are the best fit for veteran free agent wideout Deebo Samuel among potential NFL suitors: Deebo Samuel, WR Best team fit: Indianapolis Colts The Colts added veteran receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason, but Samuel would bring a unique skill set to coach Shane Steichen’s offense as a complement to Alec Pierce and slot man Josh […]

Real Madrid Legends, Teammates Pay Tribute As Dani Carvajal Announces Departure

Real Madrid officially announced Dani Carvajal’s departure on Monday, confirming that the club captain will leave after 23 seasons wearing the white shirt. Carvajal will play his final match at the Santiago Bernabéu next weekend against Athletic Bilbao, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in club history. The announcement immediately triggered […]