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Taylor Twellman breaks down the USMNT’s disappointing loss to Belgium, why he believes the team came out flat and what he made of Christian Pulisic’s World Cup.
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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.
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A monster quarterfinal awaits in Boston as favorites France take on a hugely impressive Morocco side.
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As a rookie, Woody Marks led the Texans in rushing attempts (196) and rushing yards (703).
Von Miller recently said he regretted choosing the Commanders over the Seahawks almost exactly a year ago.
The Bills announced that there will be seven open practice dates at this summer’s training camp last month and they added a couple more to the schedule on Wednesday.
The Saints will kick off training camp on July 29 and their first open practice of the summer will be held the next day.
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Indiana brings in the 11-year veteran, betting he’ll be healthy after the past two seasons.
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Cease threw a career-high 118 pitches and struck out 11 in a near-spotless performance.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, from the competitors to the updated rules.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s 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.
Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
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Aaron Plessinger vowed to “be back as soon as I can,” 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.
Jett Lawrence crashed twice in RedBud’s Moto 2 and failed to stand on the podium for only the second time in 2026.
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Mike McDaniel brings his fantasy-friendly offense to LA. Which players benefit the most?
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Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter assess what Cam Skattebo’s presumed role as the starting running back for New York Giants will mean for fantasy managers with his injury seemingly behind him.
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Where he has been — and how he got there — 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.
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After winning the John Deere Classic, Chris Gotterup reflects on how the tournament “kickstarted his career” a three years back and explains why this event hold a special place in his heart.
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The Giants added a player to their defensive line on Tuesday.
In November, he said he’d make the same decision “10 times out of 10.”
