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Pereira accuses Gane of illegal blows to head
Alex Pereira accused Ciryl Gane of landing illegal blows to the back of his head in his interim heavyweight title loss at UFC Freedom 250, publicly blasting referee Herb Dean for failing to intervene.
Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M
The Knicks' Game 5 clincher over the Spurs drew 24.5 million average viewers — the most-watched Finals game since Michael Jordan's last title run in 1998 — as the series averaged 20.6 million, nearly
Mbappé nets stunner, breaks France record in win
Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading scorer and announced himself at this World Cup with a breathtaking 30-yard stoppage-time goal in a 3-1 win over Senegal.
Jaguars to Auction Trevor Lawrence's Viral Wig
The Jacksonville Jaguars are auctioning the long blond wig Trevor Lawrence wore in a viral May schedule-release video where he appeared to cut his trademark hair — though the haircut was performed ent
NFL, Player Unions Back College Sports Bill in Congress
The NFL, NFLPA, and NBAPA sent statements to Congress supporting the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act ahead of a key Commerce Committee vote on Thursday, lending professional sports' credibility
West Virginia Fans Take Over Omaha in First MCWS Run
West Virginia fans have flooded Omaha in record numbers for the Mountaineers' first-ever Men's College World Series appearance, turning downtown into a sea of blue and gold with 'Country Roads' singal
Partey denied Canada entry for World Cup over UK
Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder facing seven rape charges and one sexual assault charge in the UK, was barred from entering Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener after a federal court found he mi
Haaland Scores Second Goal After Iraq Keeper Blunder
Erling Haaland scored his second goal of the World Cup after Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan was caught out by the Norway striker during the Iraq v Norway match.
Mbappé Brace Powers France Past Senegal on World Cup
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey, headlining a blockbuster Day 6 of the 2026 World Cup that also features Haaland's debut, Messi's title defense, and Jordan's first-
Sciver-Brunt retires hurt as England beat Ireland
England beat Ireland by four wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton, but captain Nat Sciver-Brunt retired on 48 with left calf tightness — the same muscle that kept her out for six weeks
NFL, Player Unions Back College Sports Bill in Congress
The NFL, NFLPA, and NBAPA sent statements to Congress supporting the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act ahead of a key Commerce Committee vote on Thursday, lending professional sports' credibility
Mbappe Overtakes Giroud as France's All-Time Top Scorer
Kylian Mbappe surpassed Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time leading scorer with a stunning brace in a 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, capping the Group I opener at MetLife Stadium with a specta
Brendan Sorsby would've ranked behind Fernando Mendoza but ahead of everyone else in the 2026 NFL Draft class
NFL teams face a rare supplemental draft decision on Brendan Sorsby, whose on-field profile grades as the second-best quarterback in the 2026 class behind Fernando Mendoza, though a gambling history a
Topuria breaks silence after Gaethje loss; Makhachev
Ilia Topuria broke his silence after losing the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at the White House, conceding without excuses while rivals Islam Makhachev and Paddy Pimblett mocked him for being s
Ireland's Four‑Boundary Final Over Sets England 119
In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Southampton, Ireland’s four‑boundary blitz in the final over lifted their total to 118‑9, giving England a chase of 119 runs to win.
Spurs Agree £52m Van Hecke Deal With Brighton
Tottenham have agreed a £52m fee with Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, who would reunite with former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi in north London.
Sri Lanka stun NZ by 5 wickets in Women's T20 World
Sri Lanka upset defending champions New Zealand by five wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton, leaving New Zealand's title defense hanging by a thread.
Tuchel Defensive Gambles Leave Alexander-Arnold Out
Tino Livramento's calf injury forced Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah into England's World Cup squad, deepening concerns about Tuchel's defensive options and reinforcing Trent Alexander-Arnold's continued ex
Texas Tech Remains Big 12 Favorite After Sorsby NFL
Texas Tech remains the Big 12 favorite for the upcoming season despite losing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to the NFL supplemental draft after his gambling-related lawsuit saga, thanks to a deep roster
De Silva Stars in Sri Lanka's T20 Upset of New Zealand
Nilakshi de Silva's unbeaten 54 powered Sri Lanka to a last-over victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton, sealing the win with two balls to spare.
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