The Tour de France picks back up with a 26 km individual time trial from Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains in Stage 16. Watch on Peacock!
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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.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate what could be leading to Jett Lawrence’s recent crashes, and if it’s a mental block from competing with his brother, Hunter.
With A.J. Brown gone, the Eagles are relying on Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and first-round rookie Makai Lemon to step up in 2026.
2026 FIFA World Cup
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.
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.
Here is every World Cup winner, runner up and third place team dating back to the first tournament in 1930.
The World Cup was won by a Spanish team which remained focused, while Argentina took it too far.
Spain’s teenage sensation Yamal was crucial in their World Cup win as father time has finally caught up with Messi.
Dan Patrick reacts to Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina.
Mike Florio recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as Spain defeated Argentina in an impressive defensive display.
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NFL
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles’s May comment that running back Bucky Irving will be ready to go at some point in the summer or fall created some questions about his availability for training camp, but things have moved in the right direction since that point.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was not a full participant in the team’s offseason program, but he says there is no injury concern as the team moves toward training camp.
Broncos running back RJ Harvey is preparing for his second NFL season by studying some of the league’s best running backs.
The effort to delay getting to the merits of Gruden’s case continues.
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?
Lendeborg outdueled No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer to get the win.
Atlanta comes out the big winner in this one, and it’s good news for Dort as well.
MLB
Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound sometime later this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the rotation.
As part of the deal, Colorado picked up right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek from the Dodgers.
The Cleveland Guardians head to the Sunshine State to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday Leadoff. Tune in at noon ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
Eric Samulski discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers’ announcement that Shohei Ohtani will be shut down from pitching for the foreseeable future due to a lingering knee issue.
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
Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael react to Levi Kitchen’s comments on staying locked in on race day ahead of his home race at Washougal before previewing the track for Round 8.
Jett Lawrence: “I think I just need to kind of suck it up during the week and just go.”
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto react to Haiden Deegan’s Round 7 ride after crashing early and battling back to finish fourth, explaining why this will be a building block for his 450 career.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down Julien Beaumer’s big win at Spring Creek and battling stomach issues in the second moto to dig deep and get win No. 1 of his motocross career.
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Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss whether Ben Johnson’s belief that D’Andre Swift is ‘capable of more’ in 2026 can elevate him into the RB1 ranks in 2026.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss Philadelphia Eagles rookie receiver Makai Lemon’s outlook for 2026, explaining why he could develop into a No. 2-caliber receiver by season’s end.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss George Pickens playing under the franchise tag, his role for the upcoming season, and whether his ‘elite ceiling’ is enough to boost him past CeeDee Lamb for the WR1 spot.
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?
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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Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan swapped the top position multiple time before Lawrence wound up on top.
This was the first time Drew Adams has been fastest in 2026.
Dodgers’ prospect Mike Sirota celebrates growth despite falling short of minor league on-base record
Eric Samulski talks with Mike Sirota about his pursuit of the minor league record for consecutive games on base
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With a CBA solution unlikely, the players need another strategy.
When the Seahawks’ rookies reported to training camp on Friday, the highest-profile player in the group was first-round running back Jadarian Price, who projects to have a very big role as a rookie.