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A ticket to the 2026 World Cup Final will be punched Tuesday in Texas, where Kylian Mbappe’s France look to hold off Lamine Yamal and Spain in a sensational semifinal.
No LeBron James? Stephen Curry? Team USA is going to look different from what it did in Paris.
Dan Patrick discusses the possibility of the World Cup expanding to 64 teams, with stories like Cape Verde’s run and Erling Haaland’s takeover fueling the idea, and the overall experience in the states.
Brent Bookwalter and Tejay Van Garderen look back on how dominant Tadej Pogacar has been through Tour de France Stage 9, including a show of stellar sportsmanship in Stage 2.
2026 FIFA World Cup
Mike Florio discusses the new report alleging that just one member of FIFA’s 18-person disciplinary committee made the final decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s suspension ahead of the USMNT’s game vs. Belgium.
Mike Florio analyzes the controversy surrounding England’s equalizer in the World Cup quarterfinals against Norway, discussing FIFA claiming it found “no evidence” of the ball hitting a wire before the goal.
Lionel Andres Messi and Argentina are two games from football immortality; from undisputed, unassailable G.O.A.T. status; from removing any doubt or rebuttal over who’s the best to ever do it.
For the fourth time in six games at the 2026 World Cup, Bellingham has been the decisive factor for England with another heroic display.
Drew Dinsick explains how to bet what he calls the “de facto” final between Spain and France, two powerhouses with star attacking talent and strong defenses.
Dan Patrick unpacks a report that Folarin Balogun’s red card was overturned by FIFA Disciplinary Committee Chairman Mohammad al Kamali, with the 18 person committee being “neither informed nor consulted” of the decision.
The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
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NFL
Former NFL receiver Alshon Jeffery’s case of felony insurance fraud is on track to be resolved with something far less than the maximum potential sentence of five years in prison.
Any future fracas will generate plenty of attention from those who cover the NFL.
Tony Romo has a Cowboys’ team-record 248 touchdown passes and ranks second in franchise history with 34,183 passing yards.
Usually, a summer weekend will reset the sports news cycle, allowing a goldfish-brained collective consciousness to move on to something new.
NBA
He brings some defensive versatility that the Lakers could use.
Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson will have surgery on ankle fracture suffered at Summer League
Nelson already signed a two-way contract, but now will be sidelined for three to four months.
The star guard eventually re-signed with the Lakers and got to relax at the American Century Championship.
There have been a few signings as well.
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Follow along as baseball’s top power hitters put on a show in Philadelphia.
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Philly Heroes Schwarber and Harper Headline the Field of Eight for this Year’s Home Run Derby
Struggling Athletics dismiss pitching coach Scott Emerson following 9th straight loss entering break
The team announced bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will serve as interim pitching coach for the remainder of the season.
Chicago took shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the amateur draft and Tampa Bay selected shortstop Grady Emerson one spot later.
Premier League
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
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.
Motor Sports
Max Anstie’s deal with ClubMX will run through the 2028 season.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate the prospect of Pro Motocross shortening its races in order to appeal to a wider, more casual audience and whether that change outweighs longstanding tradition.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss Levi Kitchen’s Round 7 upcoming race at Millville and liking his chances of taking the race.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss the conditions at Southwick and why there were multiple huge crashes at a “gnarly” track during Pro Motocross Round 6.
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Rotoworld
Top prospects Kade Anderson, Leo De Vries and Josue De Paula make their rankings debuts in this way-too-early look at the 2027 season.
Kyle Dvorchak discusses a report that Tua Tagovailoa is the leading candidate to start over Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons during Week 1 in Pittsburgh.
Kyle Dvorchak analyzes Daniel Jones’ fantasy value in the upcoming season with the Colts as he is set to return from an Achilles tear.
Kyle Dvorchak evaluates a statement from Indianapolis Colts running back coach DeAndre Smith that star Jonathan Taylor will have less playing time. Dvorchak calls the statement “offseason fluff.”
A look at the top fantasy prospects who were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame.
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Philly Heroes Schwarber and Harper Headline the Field of Eight for this Year’s Home Run Derby
Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals Game Preview
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Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Preview for July 10
Golf
The return to Royal Birkdale at least allows him to remember how it felt to walk up to the 18th green with victory secure, sitting on the edge of a pot bunker with the claret jug.
It’s the second time in four years the R&A effectively has built a new hole, and as Rory McIlroy said, it’s sure to be a talking point.
Check out the full recap of the action from the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, Scotland.
Ryu gave up a three-shot overnight lead but birdied No. 18 to make the playoff and beat Henderson on the first extra hole.
The South Korean player shot 11-under and is going for a second-straight major.
Rory McIlroy took advantage of the scoring holes in windy conditions and posted a 4-under 66 for a three-way share of the lead in a Scottish Open that no longer has Scottie Scheffler.
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Based on comments made by quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s agent, Ron Slavin, regarding Cincinnati’s alleged knowledge of Sorsby’s gambling habit during his two years with the Bearcats, it was clear that the NCAA should investigate.
Byron Buxton, who was voted an American League starter for the All-Star Game, will be sidelined through the break.
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for July 8
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