There's no free agents, and last year's summer of everyone re-signs their own guys, just, you know, with the one exception, was pretty dull.
ROME—I had a chat with the Pope the other day. I left The Vatican believing that sports has never been more important. My exchange with Pope Leo was the culmination of two-plus days of discussions, organized by the Vatican, on topics deemed critically important to the leader of the Catholic Church—things such as artificial intelligence […]
Looking back at the biggest draft busts of all time is not about pointing and laughing at failure. It's about lamenting lost potential—and recognizing a necessary evil that gives us something cold and hard to measure greatness against.
Luka Doncic didn't include himself in his all-time European lineup.
The Ravens already stole the “Bus” nickname for Gus Edwards, but is Joe Burrow looking to be the next “Mean Joe” in the AFC North? Entering his seventh season, he is taking his leadership role to a new level in 2026. He senses the potential this particular roster has, and is dedicated to providing it […]
Training sessions cut short, less than a day to prepare in LA, yet Iran held their own against “that” Belgium team. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand produced his share of magic as the Red Devils peppered his goal with shots. By the end of the game, the very fans that were booing the national anthem were cheering […]
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It was supposed to merely be a speed-work session and a chance to stay race-fit. Instead, Keely Hodgkinson began her warm-up and then ran off the track in tears during the UK Championships. Given the 24-year-old’s storied injury history, fans and critics alike were worried that she was in for another “s**t-show” of a summer. […]
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49ers lineman has unique franchise milestone in his sight“Players who spend at least 10 seasons with the organization earn a place on a plaque displayed inside the 49ers’ headquarters.” Hutchinson: Summer of Football: That was … easy“Anyway, Marques Sigle. This is a pure summer thought, but I really do believe he might be the key […]
Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to step things up against Uzbekistan after a disappointing World Cup draw with DR Congo.
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How will the Steelers manage their OLB snap distribution after Nick Herbig’s contract extension? After Nick Herbig’s contract extension, the Steelers are paying good money to three OLBs. How do they play them all? That’s the task at hand for the new coaching staff, particularly DC Patrick Graham. Obviously, a 3-OLB package will be a […]
England can guarantee their place in the knockout rounds on a potentially momentous day for Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Look ahead to England vs Ghana in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our match prediction and preview.
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From those that thrive on fourth down to ones who hardly attempt due to poor conversion rates, Bradley Locker takes stock of what every NFL team has done on a drive's last chance since 2021.
New York Daily News | Peter Sblendorio: Austin Wells made his return yesterday after a two-week stint on the IL due to cervical headaches. Wells went 0-for-2 and was lifted in the sixth inning, but said he felt good about his first day back. “I felt solid,” Wells said afterward. “I saw the ball well, […]
Earlier this week, we asked Michigan fans to predict how many wins Pat Fitzgerald will have as the head coach of Michigan State through his five-year contract. And now, the results are in. Fitzgerald was 1-9 against Michigan as Northwestern’s head coach, and now the majority of Michigan fans believe he’ll do even worse against […]
New York is the basketball capital of the world. The game wasn’t invented here, but the history of it has been woven into the fabric of life in the city. There are thousands of basketball courts across the five boroughs that some of the most iconic players to ever play the game once roamed. There’s […]
Lamine Yamal opens his goalscoring account in the World Cup – FC BarcelonaThe Barça number 10 scores his first goal in the tournament at the age of 18 years and 343 days. Malaga confirm final 26/27 La Liga lineup – FC BarcelonaVictory against Almeria sees Malaga back in the top flight along with Racing and […]
LOS ANGELES — June 21, 1997, will be a legendary day for as long as the WNBA exists. This date marks the first-ever WNBA game between the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks. They met again on June 21, 2026 to celebrate that inaugural matchup. The 18,043 fans in attendance received a stellar basketball […]
After getting off to contrasting starts in their respective FIFA World Cup openers, Norway and Senegal will meet in New York in what is sure to be a high-octane clash. Look ahead to Monday’s match with our Norway vs Senegal prediction and preview.
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The Miami Dolphins are one NFL team that many speculate could be in on Brendan Sorsby as he will enter the NFL supplemental draft ahead of the 2026 NFL season. However, there might be one fewer team looking to put in a bid for the player. Another team with question marks at QB in the Dolphins’ division is […]
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Who will record their first points in Group J? We look ahead to Tuesday’s clash in San Francisco with our Jordan vs Algeria prediction and preview.
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A 14-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera made her international debut in 2021 at the Junior Pan American Games, where she helped Team USA win gold. After that performance, she said she felt “so proud…to have represented Team USA.” Just a year later, she made another big move, joining Simone Biles’ World Champions Centre to train. That step […]
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France superstar Kylian Mbappé is shining at the 2026 World Cup, and he should reach another landmark when Les Bleus face Iraq on Monday.
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Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is one of the most promising players in this 2026 FIFA World Cup and Real Madrid are monitoring his performances knowing that he could be headed towards joining a bigger club this summer, according to a report published on AS. Bouaddi is still 18 years old, so it’s clear that he […]
Can Austria stop Lionel Messi making FIFA World Cup history and securing another win for Argentina? We look ahead to the game with our preview.
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What must have been a devastating moment for Ilia Topuria is now being auctioned off by the UFC. After Justin Gaethje defeated ‘El Matador’ in the biggest upset in recent UFC history, the promotion launched an online bid on June 16 to sell the red stool Topuria was accused of abandoning after the fourth round […]
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