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How the U.S., Mexico and Canada won a spirited fight to host the 2026 World Cup
The U.S., Mexico and Canada nearly missed out on a chance to host the 2026 World Cup. Inside the successful push to rescue the North American bid.
Yankees Rival Loses Pitcher To Sudden Retirement At Age 27
The New York Yankees’ division rival Tampa Bay Rays lost a promising pitcher after he abruptly ended his career in the middle of the season.
Kentucky emerging for massive 4-star in-state recruit Malachi Brown
The Corbin native has received an expert prediction in favor of the Cats.
The World Cup in an Age of Strongmen
Can soccer still unite people across borders, class, and cultures in an increasingly authoritarian world?
Marcos Senesi to Tottenham Hotspur ‘100% Confirmed’
Tottenham Hotspur have been busy in the transfer market, and are set to complete their second signing of the summer in AFC Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi. On Saturday evening, Fabriz…
Inter willing to sell young star Berenbruch to Cagliari in Stankovic-style deal
Reports in Italy claim that Inter are willing to send young talent Thomas Berenbruch to Serie A side Cagliari, potentially in a permanent deal, but the Nerazzurri want to retain t…
2026 World Cup Group I preview, predictions
Group I is one of the toughest quartets at the World Cup. France is the favorite, but there are no guarantee with Senegal and Norway in the way.
Atlético Seasonal Ratings: Grading Alvarez, Griezmann and the attackers
One of the defining stories of Atlético Madrid’s 2025/26 season has to be the weight carried by its attackers, a group asked to compensate for a midfield ravaged by injury, to nav…
It's a long-awaited girls outdoor track title for North Kingstown
The only thing hotter than the temperatures were the performances. Here's what happened at the 2026 RIIL Girls Track State Championships on June 6.
After the World Cup tune-up results, do you have more faith or more doubt about Germany?
Germany finished 2-0 in its World Cup tune-ups.
Some Things I Think I Think: Hard to feel sorry for Brayan Bello until he acknowledges his failings
Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics.
Where are they now? Pensburgh 2021 Top 25 Under 25 update
Let’s jump back in time to the 2021 prospect pool for the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was not a very good time for the youth in the organization, considering that the Pens only made o…
See it: New York Giants rookies throw out first pitch at Yankees game
New York Giants rookie Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa threw out the first pitch at Friday's New York Yankees game.
Three reasons why Real Madrid should not splash €150 million on Michael Olise
Florentino Perez has already sent Real Madrid supporters into a frenzy after promising the arrival of a new Galactico worth around €150 million this summer. While several names ha…
Watch: Titans' Aaron Whitecotton brings the juice to OTAs
The Tennessee Titans return to OTAs with a new energy led by defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton.
NiJaree Canady drew comparison to Nolan Ryan after historic NCAA softball run. Here's why
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady broke ground on and off the softball field and drew praise from Teagan Kavan and Texas softball for her impact on the sport.
CBS production assistant working PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament dies after car crash
Bryce Adair died in a car crash while working as a production assistant for CBS. Jim Nantz gave an emotional tribute during the Memorial Tournament.
One question will define J.K. Dobbins’ impact: Can he stay healthy?
Talent has never been in question. If J.K. Dobbins can stay healthy, he could become a major piece of Denver’s offense.
Another Arsenal forward scores in pre-World Cup friendly
Leandro Trossard helped Belgium to extend their unbeaten run by scoring the opening goal in their friendly win over Tunisia on Saturday, their final pre-World Cup fixture.Photo by…
Video: Arman Tsarukyan bets $1 million on Justin Gaethje to beat Ilia Topuria – ‘Bro, if my dad sees this’
Instant regret? Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje, collides with reigning 155-pound kingpin, Ilia Topuria, to unify the division ti…
West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI abandoned without a ball bowled as rain frustrates hosts
Persistent rain at Sabina Park led to the abandonment of the second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka without a ball bowled. This washout means Sri Lanka retains their 1-0 ser…
Olympic Sports Catch Up: June 7 Edition
Covering all things Mizzou diamond sports, women’s hoops, gym, track & field, soccer, tennis & golf
ASK IRA: Have Knicks made themselves least of Heat’s concerns in Giannis chase?
Q: Ira, please help me get through this dilemma. I don’t want the Knicks to win, because I’m not from NYC and NY fans are already insufferable enough. And the fact that Trump plan…
Raphinha makes kind gesture to Hamza Abdelkarim after Brazil beat Egypt
The two players came face to face on international duty.
FSU softball 2027 commit named Maine Gatorade Player of the Year
Florida State softball commit Addison DeRoche was named the 2025-26 Gatorade Maine Softball Player of the Year.
Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: What Big East needs in a new boss; restore Marcus Camby’s moment and more
The Big East concluded meetings in May, the spring meeting of coaches and administrators in Florida, and the Board of Directors gathering on May 28 in New York. There is much more…
Melvin Gordon returns to Camp Randall as Hall of Fame inductee
Wisconsin great Melvin Gordon will return to Camp Randall Stadium in September as part of Wisconsin’s Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Sunday Patriots Notes: A.J. Brown looking to earn role in wide receiver room
Notes and thoughts on all things A.J. Brown.
Texas A&M's returning defensive production ranked 9th in the SEC
Texas A&M returns just 47% of its defensive production heading into the 2026 season, and will count on more than half of its 17 transfer additions.
World Cup roundtable: Who will win, who will surprise and how far will U.S. advance?
Times reporter Kevin Baxter and Times en Español reporters Eduard Cauich and Jad El Reda help readers prepare for the World Cup.