HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have traded veteran right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers in one of the most discussed moves of the 2026 MLB season. Houston also sent left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon and cash considerations to Milwaukee, receiving a package of minor league prospects in return....
United States – England and Argentina are contesting a highly physical 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal that has reignited one of international football’s most historic and contentious rivalries. The match has unfolded in a stop-start rhythm, dominated by fierce midfield battles and a sustained high press from the English side...
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) girls flag football team has qualified for the NFL Flag Football Championships after winning the regional tournament held in Green Bay this past June. The victory capped a season of steady progress for the team and secured its place in a 32-team...
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 NFL season on a one-year franchise tag after the league’s July 15 deadline for tagged players passed without a long-term agreement. Pickens is the only franchise-tagged player in the league who did not secure a multi-year contract, while Daniel Jones,...
In Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, the American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking the first All-Star shutout since 2013. Eleven American League pitchers combined to allow only three hits at Citizens Bank Park, striking out 15 batters over nine...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, will host a short-notice featherweight contest between two Ultimate Fighting Championship rookies at UFC Oklahoma City this Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Paycom Center. Unbeaten prospect Ezra Elliott, who enters the bout with a 7-0 professional record, is set to make his Octagon debut against fellow...
Atlanta — Argentina will face England in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham headlining the matchup. Messi, age 39 and the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 21 goals, is playing England for the first time in his career, and both players have driven...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Spain advanced to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semifinal at AT&T Stadium, delivering a composed and disciplined performance against the tournament favorites. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 20th minute after sustained early pressure, and Pedro Porro doubled the...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday publicly addressed reports that his job might be in jeopardy, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout and noting social media previously prematurely declared his firing multiple times. He made the remarks during a scheduled interview on...
Phoenix, Arizona — The Phoenix Suns have officially acquired forward Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets in a multi-team trade finalized on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The Suns receive the 28-year-old Bridges along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Charlotte’s return package includes Grayson Allen, Royce...
