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Rebecca Lowe joins the Dan Patrick Show to reflect on the 2026 World Cup following Spain’s victory over Argentina in Sunday’s final, including her thoughts on the USMNT, England, and more.
Live coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
The WNBA’s hottest teams look to carry momentum into the All-Star break while others face pivotal second-half questions.
Josh Kerr was asked about his most significant accomplishment: Olympic medals, world title, or world record?
2026 FIFA World Cup
Mike Florio recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as Spain defeated Argentina in an impressive defensive display.
Spain’s teenage sensation Yamal was crucial in their World Cup win as father time has finally caught up with Messi.
The World Cup was won by a Spanish team which remained focused, while Argentina took it too far.
Here is every World Cup winner, runner up and third place team dating back to the first tournament in 1930.
Argentina could not get the ball to Messi. They did a lot of things. Hard fouls, post-whistle “afters,” and more — but they just couldn’t find him. Perhaps it’s a bit fitting — the villains couldn’t find their hero.
Kylian Mbappe will take home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in France’s eight games, while Rodri has been crowned the tournament’s best player and awarded the Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina in the final.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick give their betting takeaways from the 2026 World Cup Final, as Spain won it all and Rodri won the Golden Ball.
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NFL
CFL linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a wreck Saturday night.
With A.J. Brown gone, the Eagles are relying on DeVonta Smith and first-round rookie Makai Lemon to step up in 2026. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is also tasked with getting bounce-back seasons from Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
With the World Cup over, it’s time to remove the grass and reinstall the artificial surface at the various NFL stadiums that play American football on the fake stuff.
If/when someone seriously challenges Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula’s all-time win record, the magic number shouldn’t be 347.
NBA
Thybulle brings defense and has improved his 3-point shooting in recent years, but has struggled to stay healthy.
Also, what is New Orleans doing? Or, for that matter, what is Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon doing?
Atlanta comes out the big winner in this one, and it’s good news for Dort as well.
NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Stars make their LeBron pitches, Klay Thompson available
Things have quieted down in free agency as teams wait for LeBron James to decide on next season.
MLB
Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for July 20
Eric Samulski discusses Aaron Judge’s move to the 60-day IL, explaining what the setback means for the Yankees and the slugger’s timeline to return.
Eric Samulski talks the resurgence of Padres first baseman Ty France, whose offensive improvements in 2026 have turned him into a highly attractive fantasy option.
Eric Samulski breaks down Wilyer Abreu’s recent home run surge and how it may be more than a hot streak, highlighting the changes in his approach that could help fuel a strong second half for the Red Sox.
Premier League
Here’s the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
Telemundo will become the Spanish language home of the UEFA Champions League for three seasons.
A report says that Chelsea are paying over $157 million for Aston Villa and England playmaker Morgan Rogers.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Motor Sports
Jett Lawrence: “I think I just need to kind of suck it up during the week and just go.”
It turns out all Joey Logano needed to regain his swagger was a trip to what he calls his “best track.”
Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak Sunday night with a dominant victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the first points race at the 0.625-mile track in 30 years.
The Team Penske driver earned his first victory of the season in the first points race at the North Carolina short track since 1996.
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Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Geno Smith and Frank Reich are not coming off their best work, so how are they going to save the Jets’ offense?
Start preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft with Rotoworld’s complete Top 200 overall player rankings.
Drew Rasmussen, Cristopher Sanchez and Jacob deGrom are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
Esmerlyn Valdez, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Andrew Kittredge make their debuts in the top 300.
Betting
Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for July 20
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for July 20
Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres Game Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview
Golf
Ryan Fox is The Open champion, and it’s going to take time for that to sink in no matter how many times he watches the replay of a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole, or how many times he stares at his name on the base of the silver claret jug.
Most New Zealanders woke to a wintry morning and the news their small nation had its fourth major golf champion.
Now up to No. 4 in the world, the widespread belief in golfing circles is that Young’s time will come.
Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday.
The world No. 2 bounced back with a 3-under 67 in the second round at the The Open Championship on Friday.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 during the second round of The Open Championship, with one celebration far different from the other.
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For some football players, the attitude that makes them great on the field can tempt them to do dumb things off the field.
The 2026 World Cup final being held in the New York New Jersey Stadium feels right: “The United States are the melting pot of the world, and New York City is the hub of it all.”
In 2024 and 2025, the selected division was known by June.
The U.S. Classic is the primary tune-up meet for the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August.
A hamstring injury slowed Lemon down during OTAs, but he says he’s feeling great now.
