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Even if they offer him more than anyone else will, he could take less in free agency — just to make a point.
From Alvarado to Kennard, Jay Croucher and Grant Liffmann look at underrated free agent signings who can make a big impact on the margins and instantly make any contender better.
It’s hard to miss the ongoing developments in the Brandon Aiyuk saga, especially since some of you send an email whenever he posts a new video on Instagram.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Here is the full list of goalscorers at the 2026 men’s World Cup.
The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
Here’s all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup quarterfinals, with predictions on every game.
Can the Norwegians keep their fairytale run going? Or will England reach a second World Cup semifinal in three tournaments?
Will Spain dominate Belgium in LA?
Can the reigning champs make this game a little easier for themselves?
The 2026 men’s World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has long forced assistant coaches on his head coach.
Remember when Tom Brady said before the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl that he didn’t have a “dog in the fight”?
Davis is willing to spend the money to give his players a better surface.
Last year, the Broncos were on pace to break the NFL record for sacks for much of the season, before falling short late in the year.
NBA
Could this drag out into next week? Yes.
The Knicks are trying to keep the band together for another run.
The veteran big man becomes the best backup big still on the market.
He will play behind Jusuf Nurkić and Jaxson Hayes, but with Walker Kessler traded, it will be some center by committee.
MLB
The rookie slugger, who racked up 20 home runs and 41 RBI before he got injured, will return to action for the first time since May 29.
Eric Samulski discusses 25 hitters who could see a second half power boost
Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss tje All-Star Game after he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, from the competitors to the updated rules.
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Premier League
A monster quarterfinal awaits in Boston as favorites France take on a hugely impressive Morocco side.
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.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Motor Sports
Pro Motocross hits the halfway mark with a trip to the sandbox with a tight points battle between the Lawrence brothers.
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.
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Ranking the top 50 players available in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Sean McVay reinvented his offense in 2025 and it resulted in Matthew Stafford’s first MVP. Now the two are trying to stay ahead of the curve and find better postseason results.
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 49ers’ 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?
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
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Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for July 9
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Golf
Aki Iwai shot an 8-under 63 for a two-stroke lead in the first round of the Evian Championship, the fourth women’s golf major of the season, as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled.
Brooks Koepka was among those one shot behind.
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 — 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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Cease threw a career-high 118 pitches and struck out 11 in a near-spotless performance.
As a rookie, Woody Marks led the Texans in rushing attempts (196) and rushing yards (703).
The former six-time All-Star weighed in on the American League and National League starting position players and pitchers.
Von Miller recently said he regretted choosing the Commanders over the Seahawks almost exactly a year ago.
The FIVB acted after the IOC lifted its recommended restrictions on athletes from Russia.
