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2026 World Cup
DR Congo starting lineup confirmed
The African side know they are underdogs in this game, but their lineup is full of experience.
Portugal starting lineup confirmed - Cristiano Ronaldo starts
Ronaldo sets a new record as he starts Portugal’s opener.
Can the Three Lions get their World Cup off to a flying start?
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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
Defensive tackle Vita Vea didn’t practice at Buccaneers minicamp this week because he’s looking for a new contract.
The Lions have added a trio of receivers from the UFL on Wednesday.
The UFL special teams player of the year is now a member of the Saints.
Falcons receiver Drake London did not participate in Tuesday’s minicamp practice, but it is not expected to be a major issue.
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
The Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa to replace him.
Jose Ramírez suffered the injury during the fifth inning of a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers when he fouled out on a pop up to Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler.
Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas.
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz could return to Cincinnati’s lineup early next week if all goes well.
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
With pre-penalty moto averages of 1.83 for Jett Lawrence versus 3.67 for Haiden Deegan, can this be called a rivalry? Yes.
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
After an injury-plagued 2025 season, will Lamar Jackson recover to the top of the fantasy football quarterback ranks?
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.
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
In the four previous U.S. Opens in Shinnecock Hills, one quality stands out among the champions. Toughness.
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.
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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.
Can co-hosts Mexico take a huge step towards the knockout rounds?
