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New CBA for officials emphasizes competition, creates a "practice squad"
The NFL and NFL Referees Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. The deal introduces a practice squad of
topicSports Bettor Wins $1 Million Betting Against Portugal In World Cup
A wager on the prediction market Polymarket paid out after the Democratic Republic of the Congo drew against Portugal. This follow
topicBoston and Scotland’s bond will stretch beyond World Cup as Glasgow set to become our new ‘sister city’
Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to make Glasgow a sister city. The move follows a visit from over 20,000 Scottish supp
topicMillions will flock to the Knicks parade, NYPD says. Many won't make it in.
The New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA championship since 1973 with a ticker-tape parade. The NYPD deployed 10,000 of
topicGiants manager Tony Vitello trying to keep his head down after pitchers’ Pride protest
Major League Baseball issued warnings to San Francisco Giants players for altering uniforms. Three pitchers wrote Bible verses on
topicTigers Place Gleyber Torres On IL, Activate Casey Mize
The Detroit Tigers moved second baseman Gleyber Torres to the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. Right-hander Casey
topicClark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark holds the lead at the halfway mark of the U.S. Open. He set a 36-hole Shinnecock record during the first two rounds.
topicWhat to expect from Cristiano Ronaldo at this World Cup – and how Portugal might use him
Cristiano Ronaldo is competing in his sixth and likely final World Cup at age 41. While Portugal opened the tournament with a 1-1
Mark Hollis tells AP he’s interested in Michigan State job after Kentucky hires J Batt
Former Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis has publicly stated he would consider returning to the role, following J Batt’
topicIran 2-2 New Zealand: Mohebbi, Rezaeian cancel out Just brace in pulsating draw
Iran and New Zealand ended their World Cup 2026 opener in a 2-2 draw at SoFi Stadium, with Elijah Just’s brace canceled by goals f
topicLewis Hamilton Is Still Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton’s dominant victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix has reshaped the Formula 1 title race, restoring his championship cr
topicBrendan Sorsby, Texas Tech mutually part ways after gambling scandal, legal fallout
Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech have mutually terminated their relationship, ending a legal battle over his eligibility tied to gamb
topicNYC Knicks celebrations marred by 7 shootings, police say
New York City’s NBA Finals victory celebrations descended into chaos, with 7 shootings—including one involving a hospitalized teen
topicWindhorst: Six storylines already shaping the NBA offseason
The NBA offseason is already packed with uncertainty, starting with the stalled Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks and the Lakers'
topicIran 2-2 New Zealand: World Cup 2026
Iran and New Zealand split 2-2 in their World Cup opener, with both teams earning one point in Group G. Iran’s campaign faces imme
topicMLB Warns Giants Pitchers Who Wore Bible Verses on Caps During ‘Pride Night’
Major League Baseball has formally warned three Giants pitchers after they wrote Bible verses on team-issued Pride Night caps duri
topicFrom The Sports Desk: One day after peace agreement, Iran takes field for World Cup
Iran’s national team secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles, where protests and political tensions shadowed the mat
topicMatt Jones goes 1-on-1 with J Batt, Kentucky's new AD
J Batt, former Michigan State athletic director, has officially joined the University of Kentucky as its new athletics director, r
topicUFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
UFC CEO Dana White has definitively ended plans for future fight events at the White House, citing logistical nightmares, extreme
topicWorld Cup 2026 Group Standings, Schedule After Monday's Results Ahead of KO Bracket
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage entered its sixth day with France, Argentina, and other top teams making their tournament debu
topicBulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach - Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Bulls have officially named Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, wrapping up a near-month-long search. Splitter, wh
topicIran World Cup team coach says it was ordered out of U.S. right after first match
Iran’s national team was instructed to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match against New Zealand, ending plan
topicIranian Team Arrives in U.S. for World Cup After Months of Uncertainty
Iran’s national team landed in Los Angeles on June 14 for their World Cup opener against New Zealand, following a brief stop in Ti
topicRacism monitor urges Fifa to remove World Cup official over ‘white supremacy’ gesture
FIFA’s racism monitor has renewed pressure on the governing body to remove VAR analyst Shaun Evans after his hand gesture during t