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Montgomery Hits Walk-Off, Lifts White Sox Over Braves

CHICAGO — Braden Montgomery, called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Tuesday, hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves at R…

United States World Cup bars Iran fan ticket allocation

The Iranian national soccer federation says FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iranian fans for the team’s three World Cup matches in the United States. The announcement, made public on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, lea…

New York: Spurs edge Knicks as Wembanyama dominates

In New York on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, narrowing the Knicks’ lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. Spurs center Victor Wembanyama …

New York crowd boos Trump at NBA Finals

President Donald Trump was loudly booed by a substantial portion of the crowd at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night in New York City. The reaction began when Trump was shown on the aren…

Haugh returns to Florida, forgoing immediate NBA opportunity

Gainesville, Fla. — Thomas Haugh announced this week that he will return to the University of Florida for his senior season, postponing entry into the NBA draft. The All-SEC forward said Tuesday he spent several weeks we…

Amarillo court injunction on NCAA gambling ban appealed

AMARILLO, Texas – The NCAA has filed an accelerated appeal with the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo, seeking to overturn a temporary injunction that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play during the 20…

Kentucky football player Nic Smith dies at 20

LEXINGTON, Ky. On Monday the University of Kentucky announced that defensive lineman Nic Smith, a 20-year-old redshirt freshman, was found dead in a residence hall after a 10:03 a.m. call to campus police, the school sai…

Alabama, Georgia Secure College World Series Opening Dates

Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Alabama defeated St. John's 7-2 on Monday, June 8, concluding a game delayed overnight by weather and clinching the program's first College World Series berth since 1999; the Crimson Tide will play the…

USA: Golden Tempo wins 158th Belmont Stakes

Golden Tempo has captured the 158th Belmont Stakes, reinforcing its position as the leading racehorse of the 2026 season. Earlier this year, the horse also won the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont victory completes a hist…

Oklahoma wins Game 1; Kansas faces weather delay

LAWRENCE — Oklahoma defeated Kansas 8-1 in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional on Saturday, outhitting the Jayhawks 11-4 and building an early lead through a fourth-inning error and multiple home runs by Dayton Tockey, Cam…

Texas edges Oregon, one win from College World Series

Austin — The No. 6 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 11 Oregon Ducks 11-3 on Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional. Right-hander Dylan Volantis struck out ten batters as Texas built an e…

Alabama One Win Away After Super Regional Victory

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On Saturday, June 6, Alabama defeated St. John's in Game 1 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, posting a shutout reported as 8-0 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Starter Tyler Fay pitched seven scoreless inning…

Georgia rallies past Mississippi State, eyes CWS berth

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia rallied from a 7-0 early deficit to defeat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday at Foley Field, taking Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional. Michael O'Shaughnessy hit two home runs and Georgia scored th…

Chicago hosts USMNT World Cup send-off versus Germany

CHICAGO — The United States Men’s National Team faced Germany in a high-profile international friendly at Soldier Field on Saturday afternoon, using the occasion as its final send-off match before the upcoming FIFA World…

Oakwood Secures Third State Track Title in Columbus

COLUMBUS — Oakwood High School athletes won multiple events at the OHSAA state track meet this week, securing the Division III girls team championship on June 6 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Oakwood’s 4×800 relay set …

Las Vegas edges Carolina in wild Stanley Cup opener

In Las Vegas on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, extending their postseason winning streak to seven games. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive g…

Los Angeles players hospitalized after first-base collision

Los Angeles, California – Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy were hospitalized after a violent collision at first base during their game in Los Angeles on June 5, 2…

Las Vegas Grand Prix secured on F1 calendar through 2037

Las Vegas — Formula One announced on Thursday that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through at least 2037 after a new 10-year contract extension. The night race first debuted in 2023 and runs along…

Arkansas confirms multiple high-profile nonconference matchups

FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas confirmed several nonconference basketball matchups this week: the men's team is reported to face North Carolina on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill and to host Central Michigan on …

Texas Longhorns Sweep Texas Tech, Win Second Straight

Oklahoma City — Texas Longhorns defeated Texas Tech 4-1 on Thursday at the Women's College World Series, sweeping the championship series to claim their second consecutive national title. Kayden Henry's seventh-inning ho…

California issues warrant for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk

California authorities issued an arrest warrant on June 4, 2026, for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in connection with an alleged “exhibition of speed” driving incident reported earlier in the week. Loca…

Area high school teams advance in regional play

Seymour, Wisconsin — On Wednesday and Thursday, June 3-4, multiple Appleton and Green Bay area high school baseball and softball teams recorded wins in regional and sectional play. Xavier's Kyler Bleck pitched a complete…

St. Louis Chosen For 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials

St. Louis will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on March 25, 2028, USATF and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Thursday; NBC will broadcast the race live beginning at 12 p.m. ET. USATF CEO Max…

Raleigh hosts 2026 Stanley Cup Final opener

Raleigh, North Carolina hosts Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final tonight, June 2, as the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center. Both franchises are seeking the second championship in t…

New Zealand footballer Tim Payne gains millions online

New Zealand defender Tim Payne has seen his Instagram following surge from about 4,700 to more than 4 million within a week, after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, known as "El Scarso," highlighted him as the "least …

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