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📈 World Cup '30 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings
ESPN's panel of 19 reporters ranked Spain the overwhelming favorite for the 2030 World Cup, awarding the reigning 2026 champions 15 of 19 first-place votes just days after their 1-0 final victory over
'Oh my gosh, here we go': How LeBron landed in Philadelphia
After 24 days of deliberation, 41-year-old LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers, capping a free agency process that began with talks to 27 teams and featured an accidental 'trust the process' sli
Fever blocks Cunningham, Clark from media after Storm win
The Indiana Fever shut Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark out of postgame media availability following a pregame rally outside Climate Pledge Arena supporting Cunningham's recent comments about trans
Yankees Target Miller, Jeffers; Mets Sell at Deadline
With the MLB trade deadline approaching Monday at 6 p.m. ET, the Yankees and Mets have sharply divergent priorities — the Yankees are buyers targeting Mason Miller and Ryan Jeffers, while the Mets are
Falcons Sign Cooper Rush as Tua Sits With Back Flare-Up
Atlanta's quarterback room cratered on the first day of training camp, with Tua Tagovailoa shelved by a back 'flare-up' and Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from ACL surgery, forcing the Falcons to
Ole Miss sues ex-players Princewill Umanmielen, Devin Harper for breach of contract after transfer to LSU
Ole Miss filed breach-of-contract lawsuits against two former players who followed Lane Kiffin to LSU, seeking a combined $950,000 in damages tied to revenue-sharing agreements they allegedly broke wh
Saltburn cancel cup match over finger-click cheating row
Saltburn Cricket Club conceded a midweek cup fixture following a viral cheating scandal accusing batter Brian Devine of clicking his finger to fake catches during a league victory over Norton.
NBA Face of the League Rankings: LeBron James reminds everyone he's still at the top
LeBron James retained his crown as the Face of the NBA, topping the July 2026 rankings after his free agency decision put the league on hold for nearly a month before he chose the Philadelphia 76ers f
SportsLine Model's 2026 Fantasy Sleepers, Breakouts, Busts
SportsLine's computer model — which correctly called Daniel Jones' 2025 ascent and past breakouts like A.J. Brown and Derrick Henry — has simulated the 2026 NFL season 10,000 times and released Fantas
Ex-UFC fighter Smith arrested on felony charges
Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith, 38, has been arrested in Nebraska and booked into Sarpy County Jail on three felony charges, including first-degree domestic violence assaul
2026 Rocket Classic odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors
The 2026 Rocket Classic tees off Thursday at Detroit Golf Club with Cameron Young as the +950 favorite, and a SportsLine model that has correctly predicted 17 majors flags J.J. Spaun as a target while
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
Formula One will end its 2025 season in Europe if Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot host their final rounds, with CEO Stefano Domenicali setting a mid-September deadline to decide amid the US-Israel war on I
2027 NFL Draft: Top Offensive Prospects by Position
CBS Sports' "With the First Pick" podcast combined former Titans GM Ran Carthon and analyst Ryan Wilson's summer scouting into composite positional rankings for the 2027 NFL Draft, naming Oregon's Dan
Real Madrid move for Rodri as City face midfield rebuild
Real Madrid are advancing a move for Manchester City's pivotal midfielder Rodri, whose potential departure leaves a void in both City's lineup and Enzo Maresca’s tactical plans despite efforts to rebu
Infantino offers £30m incentive for FIFA members to back controversial plans
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is offering each of football's 211 member associations £30.1m if they back his plan to sell minority stakes in a new commercial entity valuing FIFA at £15bn, prompting
Domenicali: F1 2026 Finale Shifts to Europe If Middle East War
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali warned that the 2026 season finale will shift to Europe, likely Imola, if the Middle East conflict prevents the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races, with a decision due by
FA, UEFA Condemn FIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes
The Football Association and UEFA have condemned FIFA's plan to create a commercial subsidiary allowing private investors to buy stakes in the men's and women's World Cup and Club World Cup, with UEFA
Chelsea Pursue Veterans as Alonso Repeats Leverkusen Formula
Chelsea are pursuing veteran free agents Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson this summer under new manager Xabi Alonso, who is replicating the role-model recruitment template that transformed Bayer Lev
Cucurella Gets De la Fuente World Cup Tattoo
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a World Cup promise by getting a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy, posting 'Promise kept' on social media after the final.
WNBA 30th anniversary: All-Stars reflect on their first WNBA memories, past legends and the league's future
The WNBA's 30th anniversary celebration continued in Chicago during All-Star Weekend, where current players shared their earliest league memories — many sparked by watching the Detroit Shock or stars
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