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Ryan Fox says his brain works fast — that’s why he’s one of the fastest in terms of pace of play on the PGA Tour — but on Sunday, you could see him visibly taking deep breaths.
Argentina could not get the ball to Messi. They did a lot of things. Hard fouls, post-whistle “afters,” and more. Perhaps it’s a bit fitting — the villains couldn’t find their hero.
Spain’s teenage sensation Yamal was crucial in their World Cup win as father time has finally caught up with Messi.
In her first elite competition since winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Carey showed she hasn’t missed a beat with a runner-up finish at the 2026 U.S. Classic, headlined by winning the vault event.
154th Open Championship
From starting competitive golf at 18 to winning his first major title at 39, Ryan Fox has had an unconventional rise to becoming the Champion Golfer of the Year.
2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain dominated from start to finish and Ferran Torres was the hero as they won the 2026 men’s World Cup.
“I already told them they were wrong to say they’d get my face tattooed,” De la Fuente said after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final. “Because they’re men of their word and they’re going to follow through.”
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was twice given ovations in the media room as he broke down in tears after the World Cup Final, eventually rushing off stage to gather his emotions.
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.
Spain are World Cup winners for the second time in their history after dominating Argentina in the 2026 final in a way that perhaps we will never see in a major tournament final ever again.
The debate over Lionel Messi’s status in the annals of footballing history is all well and good, but how long will he stay the World Cup’s greatest scorer?
Joe Prince-Wright and Nicholas Mendola look ahead to the final game of the 2026 World Cup, including who they think will win between Argentina and Spain, as well as the Golden Boot contenders.
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Two Years Out to LA 2028
Team USA always has been America’s team, and in 2028, there will be no place like home at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
Two years from the 2028 Olympics, the track and field crew preview what L.A. might look like, with Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone looking to stay on top, and athletes like Cooper Lutkenhaus hoping to emerge.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter pick which NFL athletes, past and present, they’d most like to see participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Carolyn Manno, Cheryl Miller, and Sue Bird look ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and explain why having the Olympics on home soil means so much to them.
No LeBron James? Stephen Curry? Team USA is going to look different from what it did in Paris.
Two years out, what might the Olympic roster look like for the 2028 Summer Games?
Four men, two women, one shared goal. Meet six Americans chasing a spot in the LA 2028 Olympic golf field with two years to go until they tee off at Riviera Country Club.
NFL
In a statement issued to PFT and others on Sunday, attorney Mike Caspino said the allegations of gambling violations against Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold are “blatantly false.”
Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted to show that his ankle is healed by attempting to perform a backflip on Saturday at Fanatics Fest.
Gold will appeal the indefinite suspension.
Two years after multiple NFL stars had their residences burglarized while they weren’t home, the home of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was invaded on Saturday while he and his family were inside.
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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.
New York tried to poach a backup big man on the cheap, but at that price Dallas will match the offer sheet.
Cisse, a 6'11" center, played in 38 games for Dallas last season on a two-way contract.
Also, did LeBron drop a Philadelphia hint?
MLB
With an impressive first half of the season wrapped up, the White Sox picked up where they left off by taking the series in Toronto as they aim to cement their place atop the AL Central.
Fueled by the long ball and Sean Burke’s continued success on the mound, the White Sox took down Trey Yesavage and the Blue Jays in Toronto to come away with the series win.
Chicago has won five of six games against Toronto this season.
Fresh off a series win over the Blue Jays with his 24th home run under his belt, Colson Montgomery catches up with John Fanta, sharing how the team’s youth has been guided by veterans that show “the way.”
Premier League
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.
France and Arsenal defender William Saliba was subbed off with an apparent back injury after 30 minutes of Les Bleus’ 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain on Tuesday.
Motor Sports
Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta. He’s gearing up for Sunday night’s historic race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR’s first championship points race there in 30 years.
Jett Lawrence had a seven-second lead and was heading for the overall win before he crashed.
Chance Hymas won his first moto of the season in Moto 2 after Julien Beaumer was victorious for the first time in Moto 1.
Hunter Lawrence had a 16-second gap on the field when the checkered flag waved.
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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.
George Bissell and Chris Crawford run through a first-year player mock draft, breaking down the top fantasy prospects from the 2026 MLB Draft.
Betting
Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview for July 17
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for July 17
Golf
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.
No need to change the reservation.
Turns out Bryson DeChambeau had enough strategy to get in the mix at Royal Birkdale.
How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance likely will be a big concern at Royal Birkdale for The Open Championship, with one twist.
The three-time Open champion breaks down the modifications on display this weekend.
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The buzz at Royal Birkdale carried into twilight when Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two shots and visibly frustrated.
The 49ers cut offensive lineman Zach Thomas on Friday, the team announced.
The Cardinals released a statement shortly after the NFL announced the indefinite suspension of Ryan Gold, the team’s director of college scouting.
Donnell Whittenburg won his first world title in 2025 on still rings.
The NFL has suspended Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy, the league announced Friday.
