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Grant Liffmann reacts to LeBron James' decision to hit the free agent market and not return to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026-27, but his interest in potential suitors remains to be seen.
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Final details in for Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
The first reports of the Kawhi Leonard to Toronto trade said the sides had agreed to the framework of a deal, with details to come
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The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas.
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Olise only made his debut for France in late 2024 but he’s the creative hub of their all-conquering attack.
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Tadej Pogacar can tie the record with a fifth Tour de France title.
2026 FIFA World Cup
See all the dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
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Here’s all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup Round of 32, with predictions on every game.
The 2026 men’s World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s last crack (we think) at winning the World Cup heads into the knockout rounds on Thursday, when Portugal face Croatia in one of the top ties of the round of 32 in Toronto.
After grinding their way through the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, England hope the knockout rounds are a new frontier for better (and more open) attacking football, beginning with their round of 32 showdown against DR Congo on Wednesday.
The French expect to win this World Cup and will tell anyone and everyone.
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The Titans will have eight open training camp practices this summer, the team announced Tuesday.
Former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014, was teammates with running back Chris Johnson for three seasons.
Sorsby wrote that the NFL’s cancellation of the supplemental draft “changes nothing about my recovery.”
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If this trade is going to happen, expect it to happen sooner rather than later.
Beasley reportedly tailored his performance to prop bet outcomes in 2024 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Either way would be a reunion: Leonard rejoins Toronto or reunites with Toronto architect Masai Ujiri in Dallas.
While there has been a flurry of signings, a lot of top free agents remain available.
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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder one day after crashing into an outfield wall and getting carted off the field.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
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The injury-riddled Athletics got even thinner after placing both Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list.
Premier League
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij announced earlier this week that the pair lost a baby son during her pregnancy.
Calling their 2025-26 season “hugely disappointing,” Chelsea heaped blame on Maresca having his head turned by Pep Guardiola’s looming departure from City.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said new boss Enzo Maresca and the club are “in lockstep with ambition and hunger for achievement.”
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Jo Shimoda and Levi Kitchen are separated by one point heading into the 4th of July classic at RedBud MX.
NASCAR might sometimes seem like an endless series of left turns, but Shane van Gisbergen can attest that oval racing is filled with variables.
The RedBud MX is the traditional location for the 4th of July weekend, and this year’s 250th celebration will be off the charts.
The Trackhouse Racing driver scored his second consecutive victory on the California road course.
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Two newly called up prospects and a surprisingly successful Rule 5 pick get looked at this week.
Ingram’s fantasy value may receive a boost with the move to the Clippers, but the injury history remains a concern.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has strongly hinted at “starting over again” in 2026. Here’s what that means for Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and the rest of the Green Bay pass catchers.
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Betting
LeBron James’ potential free agent destinations.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
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Golf
The eight signature events were won by eight players, no different from last year when seven players won the seven $20 million tournaments.
Check out the top highlights from Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland’s playoff round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
It’s Hovland’s eighth victory on Tour and first since the 2025 Valspar Championship.
Viktor Hovland describes his emotions after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, which marks his eighth career PGA Tour win.
Scottie Scheffler says he had a solid weekend but his performance “wasn’t quite good enough” to beat Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a playoff round Monday morning.
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Indiana had its lead trimmed to 96-93 with 18.9 seconds left in regulation before Clark made two free throws for a five-point lead.
Leonard Williams: Seahawks find “a little extra motivation” in not being favored to win the NFC West
The defending Super Bowl champions aren’t the betting favorites to repeat — either as NFL champions or as division winners.
It was rescheduled for Aug. 20, which had been a mutual off day for the teams.
The Rangers took two of three from the Royals and have won nine of 12 games and four straight series to reach .500 — at 34-34 — for the first time since May 1.
