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Joe Prince-Wright and Nick Mendola preview the USMNT’s Round of 32 matchup versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, elaborating on why the Americans are “heavy favorites” to continue their World Cup journey.

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Mauricio Pochettino looks to lead the United States men’s national team back to the World Cup’s Round of 16 when they meet Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in California.
Kawhi Leonard got he wanted (another massive payday) and the Raptors take a big swing.
Olise only made his debut for France in late 2024 but he’s the creative hub of their all-conquering attack.
Tadej Pogacar can tie the record with a fifth Tour de France title.

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  • BKN Forward-Center #21
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    Wagner has been in the NBA for eight years and only played at least 50 games in a season three times. His production fell off last season with the Magic as he averaged just 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, which were both career-lows. Orlando seemed prepared to lose Wagner in free agency, making Goga Bitadze off-limits in trades and adding Nikola Vucevic as a free agent. Wagner joins a Nets squad that went 20-62 last year. He’ll come off the bench behind Julius Randle in Brooklyn.
  • BOS Guard-Forward #7
    Appearing on ESPN’s First Take Wednesday morning, Charania said the Celtics are strongly shopping Brown and have discussed offers with 8-10 teams in the last several days. This comes on the heels of the Athletic’s Sam Amick reporting earlier this week that Boston will have to lower its asking price to move Brown. Maybe the Celtics are heading in that direction after making players like Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman untouchable in trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Charania reiterated that Brown hasn’t requested trade, though it would be surprising if he’s not traded this offseason.
  • BOS Guard #10
    Conley’s contract will pay him the veteran minimum. His arrival in Boston puts an end to a four-year tenure in Minnesota during which he averaged 9.0 points, 4.6 assists and shot 41 percent from behind the three-point line. Conley will serve as guard depth with the Celtics behind Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
  • Vučević previously spent nine seasons with the Magic earlier in his career. More recently, the 35-year-old center saw his production fall off drastically after a midseason trade to the Celtics last season. Vučević’s playoff production was limited to the point where the Celtics benched him for Game 7 as they lost a series against the 76ers. Vooch was a top-50 player and a bonafide starter as recently as two years ago with the Bulls. With the Magic only paying him $3.9 million at this stage of his career, he could be ticketed for a lesser role in Orlando.
  • PHI Center #55
    Hukporti has provided depth at backup center for the Knicks for the last two years. The 24-year-old appeared in 54 regular season games and even had a couple blocks in the NBA Finals as New York ended its 53-year championship drought. Hukporti will now be depth behind 76ers big man Joel Embiid, so he could find his way into the occasional start when Embiid is forced to miss time.
  • CHI Guard #24
    Powell made the All-Star team last year in his first and only season with the Heat. The writing was on the wall after Miami completed the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sending Powell to free agency. The 33-year-old shooting guard has averaged at least 21 points in each of the last two seasons and finished in the top five of Sixth Man of the Year voting in the two years before that. He should be counted on for his scoring once again with the Bulls. Powell certainly adds some legitimacy to Chicago’s young and developing roster.
  • DET Forward-Center #20
    After missing out on some of the big names to begin the offseason, the Pistons have finally made a significant move. Collins is set to turn 29 in September. He’s a nine-year NBA veteran and was a first-round pick by the Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft. Collins has averaged 15.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in his career. Two years ago with the Jazz, he averaged 19.0 points and 8.2 assists. Collins figures to be the Pistons’ new starting power forward with Tobias Harris not expected to return and should benefit as a lob threat playing alongside Cade Cunningham.
  • LAL Guard #36
    Still only 32, Smart is a 12-year NBA veteran best known for his nine-year tenure with the Celtics. He won the Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2021-22 season. Smart was still a significant piece for the Lakers last year as he averaged 9.3 points and 3.0 assists in 28.5 minutes per game. He opted out of his contract with the Lakers and was rewarded by the Rockets with a slight pay bump. NBA Insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer previously reported the Rockets were a potential landing spot for Smart.
  • MIA Guard-Forward #10
    No surprise here as the Heat were a prime destination for Hardaway ever since the organization completed the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hardaway comes to Miami with the Heat losing both Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. The need to replace that backcourt shooting as well as provide spacing around Giannis and Bam Adebayo made Hardaway an obvious and natural fit. The 34-year-old shooting guard was third in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season and could have an increased role with the Heat this year.
  • DET Center #0
    Duren is set to meet with the Kings and Lakers as free agency opens Tuesday evening, but it takes two teams to complete a sign and trade and the Pistons are saying they’re anything but a willing participant. Detroit has said Duren is part of the team’s core and isn’t interested in trading the 22-year-old center. The Pistons are even prepared to match any potential offer sheets Duren might sign with another team as a restricted free agent. Duren staying with the Pistons has been the most likely outcome heading into the offseason and that remains the case.

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ESPN does an about-face regarding its reporting on a murder investigation in the Dominican Republic.
Last night’s article from the New York Times acknowledging that the bodycam footage from the Dianna Russini traffic stop didn’t mesh with the publication’s prior characterization of it included a nugget of related news buried near the bottom.
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and the lack of one may have contributed to his limited participation in the team’s practices this spring.

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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.
A return to Cleveland is a real possibility. LeBron returning to the Spurs is not, but it is an interesting dream.
The Raptors now pair All-Stars Scottie Barnes and Leonard at the forward spots and could make some noise.

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The five-time Gold Glove winner is scheduled for an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game after throwing his helmet toward Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing and multiple ejections.
Everything you need to know about MLB Road to the Show, a five-part docuseries on Peacock following some of the top college and minor league players across baseball.

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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.

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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.
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Golf

For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week.
Sergio Garcia will miss the British Open for the third time in four years after he failed to get among the 20 spots on four courses during 36-hole qualifying.
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.

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Markstrom, 36, is beginning a two-year contract at an annual salary cap hit of $6 million.
Watson is reportedly looking to get a leg up in the competition with Shedeur Sanders.
The Broncos will hold their first open practice of training camp on July 31.
Last week’s lengthy article from the New York Times about former New York Times reporter Dianna Russini opened with her story about FaceTiming an NFL coach in an effort to get out of a ticket for texting while driving.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has played three years in the NFL, which means he’s eligible for a second contract.