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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.
Tejay van Garderen and Brent Bookwalter review Stage 3 of the Tour de France, reviewing Tadej Pogacar calling the strategic shots for his team and Jonas Vinegegaard’s hesitancy in the stage finish.
Chris Mannix gives his thoughts after the Boston Celtics press conference where Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm explain their motivations for trading Jaylen Brown.
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.
2026 FIFA World Cup
See all the dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
The USMNT’s 2026 schedule is focused on the World Cup, as Mauricio Pochettino leads the Stars and Stripes into the World Cup on home soil.
Here is the full list of goalscorers at the 2026 men’s World Cup.
Here’s all of the confirmed matches for the World Cup Round of 16, with predictions on every game.
The 2026 men’s World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
The Dan Le Batard Show previews USA’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with a Belgium squad that is coming off an “impressive” comeback, and offers “reasonable expectations” for the Stars and Stripes.
Jay Croucher highlights Colombia’s impressive play so far and talented options up front ahead of its World Cup matchup against a Switzerland team that lacks “high-end attacking talent.”
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New Bills wide receiver DJ Moore hasn’t wasted any time in endearing himself to fans in Buffalo.
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and the lack of one may have contributed to his limited participation in the team’s practices this spring.
Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close.
Pro Bowl left guard Tyler Smith is the Cowboys’ best left tackle, but he does not want a full-time move.
NBA
DeRozan wanted to get out of Sacramento and the Kings will save enough money to get below the tax line.
While it was time for Milwaukee and Antetokounmpo to part ways, there is a lot of good history there.
The Warriors have 48 hours to match the offer or let the young big man walk.
He played through the injury and was crucial to the Knicks winning an NBA title.
MLB
Twins’ Buxton relishes the most fun he’s ‘ever had in baseball’ after he’s voted an All-Star starter
Buxton, a two-time Gold Glove award winner in center field, ranks fifth in the majors with 25 home runs with a robust .904 OPS mark that’s his best since 2021.
Junior Caminero’s power binge continues, the Cubs are in rollercoaster mode, and the Twins pull off a rare feat.
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Looking to stay alive in the NL Wild Card race, the Pirates welcome the NL Central-leading Brewers to PNC Park for a divisional showdown on MLB Sunday Leadoff at 12pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
Baseball’s next generation takes shape this weekend on NBC and Peacock with the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11 and All-Star Futures Game on July 12 as part of MLB All-Star Week.
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.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?
The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly swapping London rivals for a massive fee.
Motor Sports
The 31-year-old Briscoe, an Indiana native, celebrated his sixth career win with a burnout before standing in the window of his car and waving to the sellout crowd.
Joe Gibbs Racing driver earns his first win since last October.
Watch highlights of the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway for the Eero 400.
Listen to what riders said after the fifth round of the Pro Motocross season at RedBud in Buchanan, Michigan, won by Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies.
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Rotoworld
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.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak are liking what they are hearing about Travis Etienne Jr.'s role in the Saints backfield.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak explain why it’s far too early to worry about the reports of “uneven” results in the Chargers’ new offense under Mike McDaniel.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak assess what Kirk Cousins “lining up” to be the Raiders’ Week 1 starter means for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza’s timeline.
The fantasy prospects of every KC player hinge on Patrick Mahomes’ health headed into the 2026 season.
Betting
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for July 6
Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Game Preview
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Game Preview
Golf
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.
Lucas Glover had an eagle early and a birdie late. That was enough for a 69 that gives him a share of the lead with Lee Hodges going into Sunday at the John Deere Classic.
It is shaping up as another duel between Champions Tour veterans Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington in their hunt to win the 2026 U.S. Senior Open championship.
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On Sunday morning, TMZ reported that former NFL defensive end and ESPN and Fox employee Marcellus Wiley was arrested on July 4 for alleged domestic battery.
Only riders and vehicles essential to the race will be allowed on the route.
When the Jets traded Sauce Gardner to the Colts last season, they dealt away both their No. 1 cornerback and the player who wore No. 1 on his jersey.
A huge piece of news for the USA, as Folarin Balogun’s ban has been suspended.
Before I go any farther with this one, I need to make a quick point or two to the handful who have griped to me via email regarding the coverage of the World Cup by this outlet.
