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Houston hosts its first World Cup soccer match as rain pours on thousands of fans
NRG Stadium’s first 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Curaçao ended with a 7-1 victory for Germany, but heavy rain soaked o
topicJustin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’
Justin Thomas criticized the growing delays during U.S. Open practice rounds at Shinnecock Hills, calling wait times 'terrible.' P
topic‘Magical moment’: Knicks celebrate NBA victory back in New York City
New York City is in the grip of championship fever after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games to win their first NBA title
topicAt Iran’s World Cup opener, a banned flag became a flashpoint at the stadium gates
Iranian supporters openly displayed the banned pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag inside SoFi Stadium during the team’s World Cup
topicCape Verde Were 'Clearly Inferior,' Spain Manager Says After Historic World Cup Draw
Spain’s manager Luis de la Fuente dismissed Cape Verde as 'clearly inferior' after a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener, despite t
topicDon't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
Dana White has ruled out future UFC events at the White House, citing operational challenges and costs. The event drew record sale
topicVictor Wembanyama’s ‘see y’all never’ presser sums up reputational harm of his playoff performance
Victor Wembanyama’s emotional exit and blunt remarks after the Spurs’ Finals loss have intensified scrutiny over his playoff perfo
topicFirst All-Star Ballot update: Ohtani, Yordan cruising; both 1B fields loaded
Shohei Ohtani maintains a commanding lead in early All-Star voting, while Yordan Alvarez and Oakland’s Matt Langeliers have surged
UPDATE: Spencer Strider is shut down from throwing for a month
Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider has been ordered to stop throwing for a month due to elbow inflammation. No ligament damage was
topicWho is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become a global sensation after his World Cup debut, where he held Spain to a draw with seven sa
topicRunning it back with this deep Knicks squad comes with costly proposition
The NBA champions must decide how to retain their core while adding depth, but salary commitments limit flexibility. Owner James D
topicJaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup
Iran’s national soccer team is playing all group matches in the U.S. but has set up its base in Mexico due to travel restrictions.
topicKentucky names Michigan State's J Batt athletics director, CEO of Champions Blue
The University of Kentucky has officially named J Batt its new athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC, effective immedia
topicBrandon Bussi Filled The Hurricanes’ Last Hole
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi delivered a decisive 3-0 shutout in Game 6, securing the franchise’s first Stanley Cup wi
topicNew Giannis Rumors on 'Intensified' Trade Talks and Bucks' Stance on Heat Offer amid Celtics Buzz
The Bucks are prioritizing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the June 23 NBA Draft, with Miami remaining the leading suitor
topicCape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites Spain ... then gained 5M followers
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became an overnight global sensation after his heroic performance in a 0-0 draw against World Cup fa
topicIranian Team Claims They Were Forced To Return To Mexico Immediately After First World Cup Game In U.S.
Iran’s World Cup squad alleges it was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its first match against New Zealand, returning t
topicSpencer Strider To Be Shut Down Four Weeks
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider has been shut down from throwing for four weeks due to right elbow inflammation. He re
topicFIFA clears referee accused of making ‘White power’ gesture after he calls it ‘involuntary twitch’
FIFA found no evidence Australian VAR assistant Shaun Evans breached ethics after making a gesture resembling a white supremacist
topicBraves Outright Austin Wynns
The Atlanta Braves have outrighted catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett while reinstating Drake Baldwin from the injured list
topicWorld Cup referee accused of making ‘White power’ gesture during game broadcast
FIFA has cleared Australian video assistant referee Shaun Evans of making a white supremacist gesture during Germany’s 7-1 World C
topicWorld Cup 2026: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Spain’s World Cup campaign hit a snag with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation ever to compete. The result st
topic2 killed in BASE jumping incident in Utah, including man who performed with Madonna
Two people died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah’s Mineral Bottom on Sunday, including Andy Lewis, a renowned extreme athlete kn
topicIlia Topuria issues first comments following brutal UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje on White House lawn
Ilia Topuria has made his first public remarks after losing his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, demand