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2026 World Cup Knockout Clinching Scenarios by Group
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage underway, several teams — including Germany, Sweden, Scotland, France, Norway, and the United States — can clinch knockout-round spots as early as Matchweek 2,
Pulisic a Doubt for US vs. Australia Friday
US manager Mauricio Pochettino said star attacker Christian Pulisic's left calf injury is improving but he remains uncertain for Friday's World Cup Group D match against Australia in Seattle.
Brunson Fires Back at Critics at Knicks' First Title
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through lower Manhattan, drawing more than a million fans, as Finals MVP Jalen Brunson used the moment
Time's Up! MLB nixes clock for Home Run Derby
MLB is scrapping the timed format for this year's Home Run Derby, replacing it with fixed swing counts as the event moves from ESPN to Netflix for its July 13 broadcast from Philadelphia's Citizens Ba
US Open: Full R2 groupings and tee times for Friday's second round
The 126th US Open heads into Friday's second round at Shinnecock Hills with full tee times confirmed, as Rory McIlroy (one-under 69) and Scottie Scheffler (72) headline the afternoon wave following a
Super sub Manzambi helps Switzerland close on knockout stages with thumping win
Twenty-year-old substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice within 17 minutes of coming on as Switzerland thrashed 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in Los Angeles to move within touching distance of the World
Manzambi double in Switzerland 4-1 win over Bosnia
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice in the final 20 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1, edging closer to a place in the World Cup round of 32.
West Indies edge Scotland in thrilling contest
West Indies narrowly beat Scotland by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup match at Headingley, with Scotland falling just short of a famous upset.
Ex-Iona Player Njie Ruled Ineligible in Point-Shaving
The NCAA ruled former Iona freshman Adam Njie Jr. ineligible over a point-shaving scheme in which bettors allegedly threatened him with physical harm and tried to fix two December 2024 games, even tho
Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland fell seven runs short of a famous upset over West Indies at the T20 World Cup at Headingley, bowled out for 146 in reply to 153-6 after a heroic chase from the injured Darcey Carter.
McIlroy opens with 69 as Shinnecock batters US Open
Rory McIlroy carded a one-under 69 on a brutal opening day at Shinnecock Hills, where fog delayed play by two hours and 30mph gusts meant only six early starters broke par at the US Open.
Switzerland's Manzambi scores superb double against Bosnia
Johan Manzambi, 20, scored twice to lead Switzerland to a 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a 2026 World Cup match played in Los Angeles.
Tuchel holds Saka back for England's Panama game
Thomas Tuchel plans to keep Bukayo Saka on the bench through England's first two World Cup group games to nurse his Achilles, turning England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia into a statement of intent
Sutton vs Copilot: World Cup Second Round Picks
BBC's Chris Sutton and Microsoft Copilot AI issue their second-round World Cup group game predictions, with Sutton going with his heart on a Scotland draw against Morocco while flagging Germany as def
Usyk-Verhoeven appeal dismissed: Stoppage after bell
The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission dismissed Rico Verhoeven's appeal of his 11th-round stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk, ruling that while referee Mark Lyson did wave off the fight after th
Mokoena Penalty Salvages South Africa Draw vs Czech
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for South Africa against the Czech Republic in their World Cup group-stage encounter.
Mokoena penalty salvages South Africa's 1-1 draw with
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty rescued South Africa a 1-1 draw with wasteful Czech Republic in Atlanta, earning Bafana Bafana their first point of the 2026 World Cup after Michal Sadilek's sixth
Messi Family Confirms Father Jorge's Health Battle
The Messi family confirmed father Jorge is facing a health situation and recovering under medical supervision, explaining the emotion behind Lionel's hat-trick celebration in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup
Bayern Tops European Club World Cup Player Rankings
Bayern Munich topped a ranking of Europe's top clubs based on how their players performed in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures, with all 15 of Die Roten's representatives delivering stro
Rice Fit for England vs Ghana Despite Back Pain
England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to be available for Tuesday's World Cup match against Ghana in Boston after being substituted with lower back pain during the win over Croatia.
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