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Mexico City, Mexico – Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Friday. The group-stage win, played on home continent soil d…
In Vancouver on June 18, 2026, Canada’s men’s national soccer team recorded its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar in a Group B match at BC Place. The result, achieved before 52,497 spectators, i…
Palm Beach County, Florida. This week Yahoo Sports published All-County baseball and softball first-, second- and honorable-mention teams for Palm Beach and Broward counties following the 2026 high-school spring season, …
In Omaha, Nebraska, the No. 5-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the No. 16-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers 12-7 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field, securing a place in the Men’s College World S…
The Women’s National Basketball Association announced on June 17, 2026, that it will expand its regular season to 50 games per team starting with the 2027 season, the longest schedule in the league’s 30-year history. The…
In San Antonio on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The victory gives New York a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven …
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has confirmed he will return to the team for a 16th and final NFL season, ending speculation about his retirement plans after the 2025 campaign. The 37-year-old, an eight-t…
Lionel Messi scored his first FIFA World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their Group J opener at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri. The Argentina capt…
OMAHA, Nebraska – Texas Longhorns shortstop Adrian Rodriguez made College World Series history on Monday, June 15, 2026, by becoming only the third player ever to hit for the cycle in the Men’s College World Series. Rodr…
Seattle, United States – Christian Pulisic has been listed as day-to-day ahead of the United States men’s national team match against Australia in Seattle on Friday, according to team officials. The playmaker has trained…
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was excused from the team’s mandatory minicamp in Englewood, Colorado, on Tuesday following two recent arrests tied to domestic violence allegations. Head coach Sean Payton said …
OMAHA, Neb. Georgia beat Texas 2-0 on Tuesday at the Men's College World Series in Omaha, eliminating the Longhorns after two losses to the Bulldogs. Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combined on a four-hitter, and Georgia sco…
LOS ANGELES, United States – Iran’s national football team has been ordered to leave the United States immediately following its 2-2 World Cup opening draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles, tournament officials said. T…
United States – Cape Verde earned a 1-1 draw against former champions Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 16, in one of the tournament’s most notable surprises. The match, featuring World Cup debutants Cape…
United States — The 2026 FIFA World Cup began last week across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and early coverage documents multiple developments: a national team confirmed its coach's departure after a poor start, at least…
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 16, 2026 – The College World Series reaches a pivotal stage today as Troy and West Virginia prepare for a high-stakes rematch in Game 9 at Charles Schwab Field. The double-elimination tournament in …
Atlanta, United States – Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar “Vozinha” Dias has emerged as an unlikely global star after a historic 0-0 draw against reigning European champions Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. The …
United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off last week across the United States, Mexico and Canada, featuring 48 national teams competing in a record 104 matches; media outlets reported both on-field play and severa…
Detroit — The Professional Women's Hockey League announced its draft order on Monday, placing PWHL Detroit third overall and allocating picks Nos. 3, 15, 27, 39, 51 and 63 for rounds one through six ahead of the league d…
Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series this week, highlighted by a pitching matchup on Wednesday, June 17, between Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and Rays ace Shane McClanah…
FOND DU LAC — Fond du Lac traveled early to Manitowoc Lincoln for sectional play on Tuesday, June 9, with players required to be ready by 7:10 a.m. and the bus scheduled to leave at 7:30 a.m. Coach Jason Schneider said t…
OMAHA, Nebraska — The University of North Carolina strengthened its position in the College World Series on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with a 5-2 win over West Virginia in Omaha. The Tar Heels earned their second consecutive…
OMAHA, Neb. — The Texas Longhorns, coming off a 7-1 loss to Georgia on Saturday, face the Alabama Crimson Tide in a win-or-go-home College World Series elimination game Monday at Charles Schwab Field. Texas coach Jim Sch…
New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony to honor the New York Knicks on Thursday, June 18, after the team won the NBA Finals on Saturday, defeating the San Antonio Spurs …
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky announced Monday that it named Michigan State athletics director J Batt as its next athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue, following negotiations this month to replace l…