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The Dan Le Batard Show breaks down the United States’ loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, explaining why Mauricio Pochettino’s squad doesn’t have the star power to reach the next level.
2026 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi was in tears at full-time, but Argentina are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 in Atlanta on Tuesday.
The USMNT reached its glass ceiling once again on Monday, bowing out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 at the hands of familiar foes Belgium.
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The USMNT is out of the 2026 World Cup after, to put it bluntly, failing to show up for their round of 16 clash with Belgium on Monday.
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Lionel Messi is scoring at will in the 2026 World Cup.
Former NFL defensive end and ESPN/Fox personality Marcellus Wiley has found himself in a very public, and very ugly, divorce.
A new article from Seth Wickersham of ESPN takes a look at Broncos coach Sean Payton’s hectic week before the AFC Championship.
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NBA
Detroit frees up some cap space as they try to work out a deal with restricted free agent Jalen Duren.
Lowry is the greatest Raptor ever and will be celebrated in Toronto on Tuesday after a 20-year NBA career.
Brad Stevens says ‘optionality,’ cost of stars against salary cap motivations for Jaylen Brown trade
Stevens laid out his case, but it doesn’t explain how Boston is going to maximize the peak years of Jayson Tatum.
Mitchell said after the season that he loved playing in Cleveland and believed this team could reach the NBA Finals.
MLB
O’Hearn’s big night broke an 87-year-old franchise record and marked the most RBIs in one game by a player in MLB this year.
Misiorowski (10-4) allowed three hits, including a pair of homers, and didn’t walk a batter.
The 20-year-old phenom injured a ligament in his finger on Sunday and will wear a splint for six weeks before resuming baseball activities.
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the MLB’s race for MVP and Cy Young.
Premier League
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.
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Austin Forkner cited a neurological injury to his arm that will not heal.
Jett Lawrence crashed twice in RedBud’s Moto 2 and failed to stand on the podium for only the second time in 2026.
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Some speedy outfield help and a candidate for saves in Chicago make the cut this week.
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Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Sean Burke debuts and rehabbing vets Vinnie Pasquantino and Jorge Polanco return to the rankings this week.
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Golf
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.
Ben Kohles reflects on the bad break he caught on the final hole of the 2026 John Deere Classic, saying that he’s proud of the week but being so close with no cigar ‘sucks a lot.’
After winning the John Deere Classic, Chris Gotterup reflects on how the tournament “kickstarted his career” a three years back and explains why this event hold a special place in his heart.
Watch the top highlights from all four rounds of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
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Free agent negotiations will begin on March 9 next year.
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One member of Washington’s front office is departing the organization.
Saints center Erik McCoy has missed more games than he’s played over the last two seasons.
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