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World Cup goal leaders: Lionel Messi leads Golden Boot race, but Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are closing in
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are the current top scorers of the 2026 World Cup. Harry Kane has moved within one goal of the lead
topicIs MetLife Stadium’s pitch fit to host the World Cup final? Players and coaches have concerns
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the fast-playing surface at MetLife Stadium following a 2-0 victory over Panama. However, ot
topicKnicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN's Stephen A. Smith
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart confronted Stephen A. Smith during a live ESPN recording at Madison Square Garden. The in
topicFantasy Baseball SP Roundup 6/19: Strikeouts Come From Cam A Lot
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler earned a 5-0 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on June 19, 2026. He recorded 13 strikeou
topicU.S. Open will be Wyndham Clark’s coronation, or a comeback for the ages
Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open championship with a wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills. He overcame a challenging
topicHe Got World Cup's First Red Card, for Covering His Mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was sent off during a Round of 32 match against Mexico on Tuesday. He violated a new tournament ru
topicWorld Cup 2026 schedule, scores, live updates: Cristiano Ronaldo begins sixth World Cup as Portugal opens play vs. Congo
Mexico is the first country to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matches continue in Los Angeles with Switzerla
topicEngland v Croatia LIVE: Thomas Tuchel faces Bukayo Saka decision as World Cup campaign begins
England secured first place in Group L. After beating Croatia, they defeated Panama on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Thomas Tuchel
(1) Czechia v South Africa: World Cup
South Africa qualified for the knockout stage after finishing second in Group A. They will face Canada in a Round of 32 match this
topicSpence and Guehi expected to start as England face Ghana in second World Cup game
England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in a Round of 32 comeback victory. Captain Harry Kane scored twice to secure the win. England will f
topicOlympic skiing legend Bode Miller arrested on drug charges
An eastern Idaho prosecutor is dismissing misdemeanor drug charges against 48-year-old Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller. Miller w
topicFIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
FIFA has mandated three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half of every 2026 World Cup match. While intended to protect
topicWorld Cup 2026: Here are USA's potential opponents in knockout round after clinching Group D's top spot
The United States men's national team advanced further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team p
topicNetherlands, led by Brobbey and Gakpo, wins 5-1 vs. Sweden in Houston
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Cody Gakpo remained with the team after the death of his unborn child.
topicSources: Mauricio Pochettino in positive talks over new USMNT contract
U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension to lead the national team through the 2030 World Cup. The manager
topicDavid Stearns explains why Mets fired Carlos Mendoza, takes responsibility for team's failures
The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on June 26 following a 34-47 record. President of Baseball Operations David Ste
topicEx-49ers Player Hints at Foul Play in the Death of Aldon Smith
Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner is questioning the circumstances of Aldon Smith's death. Whitner believes teammates C.J. Spillma
topicSources: NHL looking at Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is exploring Houston and Austin as potential sites for a new expansion franchise. League officials are assessing the viabi
topic(2) England v Ghana: World Cup 2026
England topped Group L in the 2026 World Cup. Both Ghana and Croatia also advanced from the group. England previously played Ghana
topicIran’s World Cup team will be allowed to travel to US 2 days before next match
Iran has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a group-stage exit. The team returned to Tehran where they were met by
topic2026 NBA Draft intel: Latest buzz on Wizards' No. 1 pick, trade chatter and prospects rising late
The Washington Wizards selected BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. The team also drafted
topicTrey McKenney plans to stick with Michigan. He hopes teammates do, too
Guards Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau intend to remain with Michigan after head coach Dusty May joined the Dallas Mavericks. Inte
topicFrom Albert Pujols to Carlos Beltrán, an early look at who might manage the Mets
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza following a 34-47 start. David Stearns is now tasked with finding a replacement for
topicNew Zealand vs Belgium LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup Group G TV stream, score, lineups, commentary & updates
Belgium advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a 5-1 victory over New Zealand. This result allowed Belgium to top Group G. Ne