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Spain’s path to 2026 World Cup semifinals
Group H: 0-0 draw vs Cape Verde; 4-0 win vs Saudi Arabia; 1-0 win vs Uruguay
Round of 32: 3-0 win vs Austria
Round of 16: 1-0 win vs Portugal
Quarterfinals: 2-1 win vs Belgium
Goals scored: 11
Goals conceded: 1
Round of 32: 3-0 win vs Austria
Round of 16: 1-0 win vs Portugal
Quarterfinals: 2-1 win vs Belgium
Goals scored: 11
Goals conceded: 1
France’s path to 2026 World Cup semifinals
Group I: 3-1 win vs Senegal; 3-0 win vs Iraq; 4-1 win vs Norway
Round of 32: 3-0 win vs Sweden
Round of 16: 1-0 win vs Paraguay
Quarterfinals: 2-0 win vs Morocco
Goals scored: 16
Goals conceded: 2
Round of 32: 3-0 win vs Sweden
Round of 16: 1-0 win vs Paraguay
Quarterfinals: 2-0 win vs Morocco
Goals scored: 16
Goals conceded: 2
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New sports, venues and storylines for the first Summer Olympics in the U.S. since 1996.
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How young starting pitchers at the All-Star game got there so quickly and don’t plan on leaving anytime soon.
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Open Championship? We rank all 156 players in the field at Royal Birkdale, breaking down favorites, sleepers, and long shots.
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?
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will celebrate the SoCal region from the Valley to Trestles Beach, with iconic backdrops from movie sets to the Pacific Coastline, baseball at Dodger Stadium and cricket’s historic tournament held in Los Angeles County.
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Diggs recently said that “you can’t name” a No. 2 receiver that is better than him.
Jahmyr Gibbs sits at the top of the ranks as the runaway 1.01 heading into 2026 Best Ball drafts on DraftKings.
Joe Brady has been in the Bills’ building since 2022, working his way up from quarterbacks coach, to offensive coordinator, and now to head coach in 2026.
Mike Florio explains why Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson could face another suspension for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
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He brings some defensive versatility that the Lakers could use.
Vogel, who won a title coaching the Lakers in the bubble, will likely take over as the Warriors’ defensive coordinator.
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.
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Previewing the MLB Trade Deadline during an All-Star break edition of the power rankings.
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Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in February, said the sport is thriving.
Mike Florio comments on Bryce Harper releasing a statement in response to news regarding him recording a video on Cameo for a FanDuel user in 2024.
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, and Bryce Harper are among baseball’s All-Stars who say players never will agree to a salary cap but maintain there’s plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
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
Eli Tomac crashed in the first moto of the 2026 Pro Motocross season and has not earned any points toward that championship.
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.
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Rotoworld
It took 83 blurbs and three months for A.J. Brown to finally end up in New England. What does that mean for the Patriots in fantasy football?
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
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.”
Betting
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
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Preview for July 10
Golf
The leading 10 players from the European tour not already exempt earn PGA Tour cards for 2027, and Reed virtually is a lock.
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.
Dean is No. 268 in the world and currently 67th in the Race to Dubai on the European tour.
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.
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Adam Vinatieri is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August and he’ll be celebrated by one of his former teams during the regular season.
Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Preview for July 8
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton’s initial three-game suspension for his actions during a dugout-clearing altercation with Washington was reduced to two games.
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.
Pitchers Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer have been ruled out of the All-Star Game.
