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U.S. Open Thursday leaderboard, tee times: Keep up with Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and others early at Shinnecock Hills
Wyndham Clark secured his second national championship at the 126th U.S. Open. He maintained a lead throughout the tournament to w
topicWorld Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
FIFA changed pre-match protocols for the 2026 World Cup. Photographers must now stay away from team benches during national anthem
topicRoyals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List
The Kansas City Royals moved All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia to the 10-day injured list. He is dealing with a muscle strain i
topicFrom Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock
Scottish supporters are departing Miami after Scotland was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Some fans are returning home while
topicIran Team Leaves Locker Room Note: The ‘Spirit of Iran Remains Alive and Steadfast’
Iran's football team left another handwritten note in the dressing room after a Group G match against Egypt. The team played to a
topicDonald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy to the winning team at MetLife Stadi
topicESPN analyst Matt Miller has arm amputated after ‘serious car accident’
Matt Miller is recovering from a June 17 car crash in Missouri that required the amputation of his left arm. Colleagues including
topicTimberwolves trade Julius Randle, No. 28 pick in NBA Draft to Nets for 33rd pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Julius Randle and the No. 28 draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade. The Chicago Bu
Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with a stellar strike vs. Austria
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. He achieved this feat by scoring his 17th goal during a
topicNHL to Explore Houston, Austin for Potential Expansion Franchise During 2026 Offseason
The NHL is assessing the viability of adding a new franchise in either Houston or Austin, Texas. Commissioner Gary Bettman announc
topicHarry Kane to the NFL? Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey says England World Cup star has the talent'
England captain Harry Kane wants to play as an NFL kicker. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey believes Kane has the elite talent
topicAJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa returned to his hometown of
topicN.J.’s World Cup party was such a drag. Thanks, Norway, for rowing to our rescue
Norway has reached the Round of 32 after beating Senegal. Fans and players are celebrating with a synchronized Viking row chant. T
topic2026 NBA Mock Draft: Gary Parrish's final projections following Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade
A blockbuster trade has sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Gary Parrish projects AJ Dybantsa as the first overall pick
topicBuster Posey refuses to answer questions about SF Giants' Pride Night saga
San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey refused to answer questions about the Pride Night fallout durin
topicSerena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback after being handed wildcard
Serena Williams is competing in the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after receiving a singles wildcard. The 44-year-old is playing he
topic‘Incredibly stupid’ Knicks fan dumps trash onto the street to steal blue and orange trashcan
Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive, was fired after a video of her stealing a Knicks-themed trash can went viral. The Departme
topicQatar player who ended Canada star Ismael Kone's World Cup with horror challenge given lengthy ban
FIFA suspended Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for five games following a tackle that broke the leg of Canada's Ismael Kone. The inc
topicNHL Draft: Penguins select Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The team also drafted his bro
topicWith 44 matches to go, the 2026 World Cup has already set an all-time attendance record
The 2026 World Cup has surpassed the previous attendance record before the group stage ended. The milestone was reached due to an
topicHomeland Security is changing guidelines for Iran soccer team’s next match
The Department of Homeland Security will allow the Iranian national soccer team to enter the U.S. one day before each World Cup ma
topic‘Just a Great Soccer City’: Spurned in 1994, Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw
Seattle is hosting its first FIFA World Cup as a premier soccer city. Local leaders report record transit ridership and positive e
topicShane van Gisbergen captures pole for historic Naval Base Coronado street race
Shane van Gisbergen recovered from a crash at Naval Base Coronado to win two races at Sonoma Raceway. He secured his 8th career Cu
topicBelgium v Iran LIVE: World Cup updates as Iran question disrupted build-up
Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in Group G. Alireza Beiranvand recorded seven saves for Iran. Belgium played with ten men af