This was supposed to be Kansas City’s big night, making history as the city hosts a World Cup game for the first time, but Lionel Messi had to go ahead and steal the show.
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Dan Patrick discusses the greatness of Lionel Messi following his hat trick against Algeria and explains why seeing soccer's top stars play at their best is great for the World Cup.
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2026 World Cup
Scenes in Houston ahead of kick off
Fans from Portugal and DR Congo are out in force in Houston.
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126th U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are among the challengers to J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open title.
The 156-player field at Shinnecock is chock full of star power and intriguing storylines.
Scottie Scheffler can become the seventh man to complete a career Grand Slam.
Brooks Koepka can become the second man in the last 35 years to win a third U.S. Open.
Miles Russell is grouped with the oldest player in the U.S. Open field at Shinnecock.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss who is favored to win the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, with Scottie Scheffler leading the field ahead of Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm.
Here are the players who have won the men’s U.S. Open and where they prevailed.
NFL
The Jaguars have signed one of their key special teams players to a new deal.
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was able to play just nine games last season, with a back issue getting him placed on injured reserve in mid-November.
After an injury-plagued 2025 season, will Lamar Jackson recover to the top of the fantasy football quarterback ranks?
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky signed a two-year deal with the Titans this offseason, reuniting with his former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
NBA
The Knicks’ championship parade is on Thursday, June 18 at 10 AM ET.
More than just people tuning it, the NBA Playoffs and Finals were huge on social media.
Rumors are ramping up a week out from the trade deadline.
Increasingly, the signs point to Miami, but there is still a week until the NBA Draft, when the trade is expected.
MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Preview
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins Game Preview
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Game Preview
Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, was put on the injured list with left hip inflammation in April.
Premier League
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Everything you need to know as the preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season start to crank up a few notches.
Xabi Alonso is losing one of his new players to his former club, as Real Madrid are purchasing Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
Plenty of teams have started to release their new kits for the 2026-27 season, and here we rank them.
Motor Sports
Jett Lawrence is less than 100 percent, but continues to dominate Pro Motocross, which should frighten the competition.
Shane van Gisbergen dives into Coronado Street Course ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto examine the seven-place penalty Haiden Deegan received at Thunder Valley and what they really think about track markers.
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Rotoworld
It’s all about the bats this week, starting off with a Dodgers veteran returning from ankle surgery.
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Eric Samulski talked to Dustin May about his career and the recent changes that have led to his breakout 2026 season
Bijan Robinson is already a fantasy superstar, but he now finds himself in prime position to finish as the No. 1 overall player.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
After spending the No. 3 overall pick on Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals are going to feed him as a rookie. His workload alone should be enough to propel him to RB1 status in 2026.
Betting
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Preview
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins Game Preview
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Game Preview
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview for June 16
Golf
Given the stern test the U.S. Open should be, and considering the standard of the modern golfer, what kind of score should win barring unforeseen or overly harsh conditions?
Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently.
Defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun started thinking he had to become a “perfect golfer” to validate last year’s success. It only made his game worse.
Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently. Now he is.
More players are coming early, not so much to avoid the rush but to avoid the wait.
Gina Kim and Wilson finished at 17-under 263 at Midland Country Club.
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The Players’ Association requested the investigation after word emerged that the Edmonton Oilers were interested in hiring Mike Babcock.
The Cowboys are adding a former UFL player to their roster as they wrap up their offseason program.
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been released from jail in Texas.
A look at Argentina’s history and past performance at the men’s World Cup, including their wins and results year-by-year.
Here’s how you can watch every single 2026 men’s World Cup game live, even when you’re on the go.
