CC Sabathia and John Fanta highlight the American League All-Star pitchers and starting position players, evaluating how AL teams may behave at the deadline in the absence of a clear-cut frontrunner.
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This generation may still turn out to be golden but the jewelerโs loupe is getting a real workout at the moment after big names Pulisic, McKennie, slip on a big stage.
Veronica Burton and Alyssa Thomas are among the deserving names left off All-Star rosters.
Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards previews Norway taking on England in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Miami, naming the keys to the game and the scenarios that could unfold.
Sanders was sidetracked last season while recovering from bladder cancer. This year, heโs a full go.
2026 FIFA World Cup
Taylor Twellman breaks down the USMNTโs disappointing loss to Belgium, why he believes the team came out flat and what he made of Christian Pulisicโs World Cup.
Here is the full list of goalscorers at the 2026 menโs World Cup.
Lionel Messi was in tears at full-time, but Argentina are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 in Atlanta on Tuesday.
The USMNT reached its glass ceiling once again on Monday, bowing out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 at the hands of familiar foes Belgium.
The 2026 menโs World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
This generation may still turn out to be golden but the jewelerโs loupe is getting a real workout at the moment after big names Pulisic, McKennie, slip on a big stage.
A monster quarterfinal awaits in Boston as favorites France take on a hugely impressive Morocco side.
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โIโve been seeing the same shit since 2000 when I came into the league.โ
Coach Liam Coen said last month the Jaguars were unsure when Travis Hunter would be full go.
Total audience approaches conference championship numbers.
NBA
The veteran big man becomes the best backup big still on the market.
He will play behind Jusuf Nurkiฤ and Jaxson Hayes, but with Walker Kessler traded, it will be some center by committee.
Indiana brings in the 11-year veteran, betting heโll be healthy after the past two seasons.
Tatum was not consulted about the trade and tried to focus on the positive times he had with Brown.
MLB
Cease threw a career-high 118 pitches and struck out 11 in a near-spotless performance.
The former six-time All-Star weighed in on the American League and National League starting position players and pitchers.
Eric Samulski discusses Ryan OโHearnโs career day for the Pittsburgh Pirates and analyzes the adjustments heโs made at the plate that have given him added fantasy value.
Eric Samulski takes a deep dive into Tyler Tolbertโs offensive profile and explains why the Royalsโ utilityman doesnโt possess much fantasy value despite his โtremendousโ run at the plate.
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspurโs summer spending spree is set to continue as the club will break its one- or two-day-old transfer record by signing midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to $133 million.
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Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?
The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly swapping London rivals for a massive fee.
Motor Sports
Aaron Plessinger vowed to โbe back as soon as I can,โ but came short of declaring he will miss Southwick.
The Chevrolet Grand Prix in Bowmanville, Ontario, will feature the LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD categories.
Austin Forkner cited a neurological injury to his arm that will not heal.
Relive Kyle Buschโs 102nd and final win in the NASCAR OโReilly Series at EchoPark Speedway in 2021.
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Rotoworld
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Kyle Dvorchak explains why Mike Evans could emerge as the 49ersโ top goal-line threat, and why a healthy season could mean a big year.
Mike McDaniel brings his fantasy-friendly offense to LA. Which players benefit the most?
Everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, from the competitors to the updated rules.
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Some speedy outfield help and a candidate for saves in Chicago make the cut this week.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for July 8
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Golf
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are among seven players from LIV Golf competing this week in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event along with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Where he has been โ and how he got there โ is not nearly as intriguing now as where he goes.
The final minutes of the John Deere Classic brought yet another reminder how every shot matters, and how it can affect more than one player.
Gotterup became the first golfer in over 40 years to have three wins in the same PGA Tour season featuring final rounds of 64 or better.
Ben Kohles reflects on the bad break he caught on the final hole of the 2026 John Deere Classic, saying that heโs proud of the week but being so close with no cigar โsucks a lot.โ
After winning the John Deere Classic, Chris Gotterup reflects on how the tournament โkickstarted his careerโ a three years back and explains why this event hold a special place in his heart.
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Star striker Folarin Balogun is set to miss the USMNTโs next game at the 2026 World Cup after he was shown a straight red card and sent off in the Americansโ 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday.
The WNBAโs decision to make Toronto the home of its first international team is going well.
The four-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round at the All England Club for the first time Friday in a tidy 6-1, 6-3 victory over Daria Kasatkina on No. 1 Court.
Safiullin, ranked No. 132, dealt with a knee injury last year but this week has eliminated two seeded opponents at the All England Club.
