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 40-year-old veteran, representing a nation of about 525,000 people, produced seven crucial saves to...
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 several off-field developments, including a reported legal sentence for a Spanish player and transportation disruptions...
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 draft scheduled for Wednesday, June 17. Detroit also filled its 10-player roster...
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 McClanahan. Ohtani enters the game with a 1.06 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, reinforcing...
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 tournament victory, keeping control of their bracket and moving within one win of...
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 Schlossnagle described the previous outing as their worst defensive game, and the Longhorns must...
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 the team was focused and quiet on the ride....
New York City saw widespread civil unrest late Saturday night into early Sunday after the Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Celebrations in areas including Times Square and near Madison Square Garden escalated into violence, vandalism, and looting,...
The Carolina Hurricanes enter Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday, June 14, in Las Vegas holding a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights and needing one win to secure their second championship and first in 20 years. Carolina is expected to start goaltender Frederik Andersen,...
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 13, 2026 – Scotland marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a landmark 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening Group C match at Gillette Stadium. Captain John McGinn scored the only goal of the game, capping an intense tactical contest and securing Scotland’s...
