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Seventeen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
Spain captured their 17th world or European title in five years with an Under-20 Women's World Cup penalty-shootout win over Korea, cementing La Roja as the most dominant program in international foot
Barnwell Builds 53-Man Roster of NFL Backups
Bill Barnwell constructed a 53-man 'Team Backup' roster — drawing one or two reserve players from each NFL team under strict roster rules — to test how competitive a lineup built entirely from second-
Boozer wins Summer League MVP; Wilson most electric
Cameron Boozer's consistent two-way production earned him 2025 Las Vegas Summer League MVP honors for Memphis, while Caleb Wilson's high-flying athleticism made him the tournament's most electric rook
Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time to Win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as a substitute to deliver Spain a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New J
Spain Wins 2026 World Cup; Mbappé Claims Golden Boot
ESPN's Mark Ogden named his best and worst XIs from the 2026 World Cup, won by Spain over Argentina, featuring Erling Haaland's record-tying 7-goal debut, Kylian Mbappé's 10-goal Golden Boot, and Neym
Hearts Face Fenerbahce Route; Rangers Draw Bialystok
Four Scottish clubs — Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian — have learned their qualifying opponents in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, with Hearts facing a potential s
Davies Backs McIlroy: Don't Invite DeChambeau Back
Dame Laura Davies backed Rory McIlroy's criticism of Bryson DeChambeau's conduct at The Open, saying McIlroy is 'fed up with the circus' and that tournaments should stop inviting DeChambeau if he keep
Beckham fronts 11 brands as World Cup's American face
David Beckham has become the commercial face of the 2026 World Cup in America, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — cementing a brand that
Villa Sign Gomes from Wolves for £38m
Aston Villa have completed the £38m signing of Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, beating Atletico Madrid to the 25-year-old who leaves after 130 appearances.
WTA Mandates SRY Gene Test for All Players
The WTA will require all players to undergo a one-time genetic test for the SRY gene beginning Tuesday, reversing its 2024 policy that allowed transgender women who met a testosterone threshold to com
Argentina Papers Defend Squad After Dismal Final Loss
Argentina's national newspapers defended the squad as a source of pride after a 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, despite Messi and company failing to register a shot on target in 120 minutes and see
Rashford Set for Man Utd Return as Barca Options Expire
Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona ended without a permanent deal materializing, and with no club willing to absorb his £325,000-per-week wages, the 28-year-old is most likely heading back to Manches
Fantasy Week 18 Two-Start Pitcher Rankings: Top 10
CBS Sports' Scott White published his Fantasy Week 18 (July 20-26) two-start pitcher rankings, headlining rookie Parker Messick and Freddy Peralta as names to watch in a slate topped by Jacob Misiorow
Antonelli leads F1 into Hungarian GP before summer break
Formula 1's 11th round of 2026 arrives at Budapest's Hungaroring on July 23-26, with Kimi Antonelli holding a commanding Drivers' Championship lead heading into the final race before the summer break,
Mbappé First Player to Win World Cup Golden Boot Twice
Kylian Mbappé made World Cup history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot at two separate tournaments, edging out Lionel Messi who finished with eight goals.
Spain Win World Cup as Yamal 'Completes Football' at 19
Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the World Cup, with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player to win both the World Cup and Euros while Lionel Messi, 39, likely played his fi
Flaherty, Lopez Lead Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers
CBS Sports' Week 18 Fantasy Baseball preview names Jack Flaherty and Reynaldo Lopez as top sleeper pitchers, targeting fantasy managers whose leagues begin a new scoring period Monday.
Scaloni Leaves Press Conference in Tears Over Future After Argentina
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni broke down in tears at his post-match press conference after losing the World Cup final to Spain, telling reporters 'I don't know if I can continue' with his contract
Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey to claim the 2026 World Cup — their second men's title — as Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute in a match marred by Argentina's red card and
2027 Golf Majors: St Andrews Open, Ryder Cup in Ireland
Sky Sports has outlined its 2027 golf calendar, anchored by The Open's return to St Andrews and the Ryder Cup's centenary at Adare Manor, Ireland, with Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox, Aaron Rai and Wyndham Cl
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