Editor’s Picks
Brent Bookwalter and Tejay van Garderen share what they make of a potential Tadej Pogacar-Jonas Vingegaard rivalry ahead of the Tour de France, which begins July 4.
Mike Florio discusses former running back Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis and his desire to promote research, awareness, and support for the disease.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.
Cole Huff looks back on a week with multiple historic performances and breaks down the top matchups on this week’s schedule.
2026 FIFA World Cup
See all the dates, times and stadiums for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 men’s World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij announced earlier this week that the pair lost a baby son during her pregnancy.
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 32, with predictions on every game.
France’s pursuit of a third World Cup Final in a row meets a dangerous foe in Sweden as the 2026 World Cup’s Round of 32 hits New Jersey on Tuesday.
Here are some of the top places to watch 2026 World Cup games across U.S. cities this summer.
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NFL
The Raiders knew they needed help in the secondary in the 2026 NFL draft, which is why they selected four defensive backs.
Now that the bodycam from the infamous traffic stop of former New York Times reporter Dianna Russini has emerged, the local authorities who didn’t issue her a ticket have chimed in.
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
When Kyle Pitts signed the franchise tag on April 7, the Falcons tight end figured he was playing 2026 under the one-year, $15.045 million tag.
NBA
If this trade is going to happen, expect it to happen sooner rather than later.
Either way would be a reunion: Leonard rejoins Toronto or reunites with Toronto architect Masai Ujiri in Dallas.
While there has been a flurry of signings, a lot of top free agents remain available.
Also, the Nuggets are open to trading Cam Johnson, and are postponing Nikola Jokic’s contract extension talks.
MLB
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Cy Young and MVP rankings for the NL and AL
The Texas Rangers placed star outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain, resulting in the team activating Evan Carter.
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for June 29
Finish off the Fourth of July weekend in style with Star-Spangled Sunday on July 5, with all 15 of the day’s MLB games exclusively on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN.
Premier League
Calling their 2025-26 season “hugely disappointing,” Chelsea heaped blame on Maresca having his head turned by Pep Guardiola’s looming departure from City.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said new boss Enzo Maresca and the club are “in lockstep with ambition and hunger for achievement.”
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
Elliot Anderson is headed for a third Premier League club pending personal terms, as David Ornstein says Manchester City have agreed terms with Nottingham Forest.
Motor Sports
The RedBud MX is the traditional location for the 4th of July weekend, and this year’s 250th celebration will be off the charts.
The Trackhouse Racing driver scored his second consecutive victory on the California road course.
Shane van Gisbergen is NASCAR’s leading active winner on road and street courses with Sonoma victory
The Trackhouse Racing driver became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway.
It’s the team’s eighth consecutive Grand Touring Prototype podium.
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Rotoworld
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes
Get ready for 2026 fantasy football drafts with in-depth previews for all 32 teams throughout the summer.
Dan Campbell anointed Jahmyr Gibbs as the Lions’ 2026 bell cow. Can he finish as fantasy football’s top scorer?
Ranking all 30 MLB teams leading into the month of July.
Joey Cantillo, Jorge Soler and Tyler Rogers rejoin the top 300 in this week’s update
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Betting
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Cy Young and MVP rankings for the NL and AL
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview for June 29
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for June 29
Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Preview
Golf
Check out the top highlights from Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland’s playoff round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
It’s Hovland’s eighth victory on Tour and first since the 2025 Valspar Championship.
Viktor Hovland describes his emotions after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, which marks his eighth career PGA Tour win.
Scottie Scheffler says he had a solid weekend but his performance “wasn’t quite good enough” to beat Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland head to a playoff round Monday morning.
The Travelers Championship will be decided in a playoff after Scottie Scheffler matched Viktor Hovland’s par in clutch fashion to remain square at 21-under through the final round.
Latest
After more than 130 years, the once grand Aqueduct track is set to run its last live races this weekend.
Watkins missed the entire 2025-26 season as she recovered from the injury she suffered in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Cornerback Donte Jackson has nine interceptions and 20 passes defensed over the past two seasons.
The Seahawks are moving closer to having a new owner.
Terrion Arnold’s good day took an unexpected turn in the late afternoon.
