Atlanta — Local venues and organizers announced expanded FIFA World Cup watch parties and dining promotions this week, beginning June 11 and running through July 19. The CTR near Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened watch-party programming June 12–13, Alma Cocina launched match-day menus June 11 onward, and Piedmont Park scheduled a July...
Mexico City, Mexico, launched the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an opening ceremony at the historic Azteca Stadium, marking the start of the largest tournament in the competition’s history. This expanded edition features 48 national teams and a total of 104 matches staged across three host countries: the United States,...
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Raleigh in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the best-of-seven series at 2-2. The win, played before a home crowd and marked by frequent lead changes, featured strong special teams play and key contributions from Carolina’s veteran skaters....
Knoxville, Tenn. — On 10th June the Southeastern Conference and broadcast partners announced television windows and preliminary kickoff slots for the 2026 college football season, assigning confirmed start times for several matchups and designating early, afternoon, flex and night windows. Tennessee and Texas were given a noon ET kickoff for...
The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract to create about $10 million in additional salary cap space, the team confirmed this week. The adjustment spreads a portion of Burrow’s base salary over the final three years of his current deal, which runs through 2029, following his five-year, $275...
BROOKLYN, Michigan – NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar is facing sharp criticism after a nine-car crash at Michigan International Speedway triggered a lengthy caution and left several vehicles heavily damaged. The incident unfolded on a high-speed stretch of the oval, where Hocevar’s move in the pack led to a...
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 Rate Field. Montgomery finished his major-league debut 2-for-5 with three RBIs...
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 weighing the choice and prioritized living with teammate Alex Condon, attending school with his...
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, leaves thousands of Iranian supporters uncertain about access to the stadiums despite existing travel plans....
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 2026 season. Sorsby, a transfer from Indiana University, had been declared ineligible by the NCAA...
