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FIFA Suspends 2 U.S. Soccer Officials Before Belgium Match
FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members — manager Sam Zapatka and security VP Frank Pannell — from the round-of-16 match against Belgium, with the underlying offense tied to protocol
Messi Leads Argentina's 3-2 Comeback vs Egypt
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 10 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium and reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with Lionel Messi at the heart of the comeback after earlier
Messi Leads Argentina's Historic 3-2 Comeback Over Egypt
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 15 minutes to stun Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals, with Messi scoring the equalizer and Fernández heading in a stoppage-time winner.
Auriemma: Clark fouls aren't 'referendum on America'
UConn coach Geno Auriemma pushed back against the narrative that physical fouls on Caitlin Clark represent a broader societal issue, arguing the debate has become a distorted national 'referendum' fue
Brunson has wrist surgery after leading Knicks to title
Finals MVP Jalen Brunson had surgery Tuesday on his left wrist, which he played through during the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years, and is expected back for basketball activities later this
U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Sets U.S. Soccer TV Record
Fox reported the U.S. men's national team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 set the all-time U.S. soccer TV ratings record, averaging 30 million viewers and peaking at 36.8 milli
'The world melted down': Inside Brendan Sorsby's e...
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who secretly wagered at least $90,000 on sports across his college career, saw his eligibility fight against the NCAA end with his playing career on hold after a brief cour
IOC Lifts Russia Ban for LA 2028 Olympics
The IOC provisionally lifted its 2023 suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, clearing the way for Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 LA Olympics under anti-doping rules, though a decision o
IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for LA Games
The IOC moved to end a three-year program vetting Russian and Belarusian athletes for neutral status, clearing their path to compete in qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while also p
Viral 'Aura' Khan Reunites with Wade at LSU
Amir Khan, the McNeese student manager who went viral during the 2025 NCAA tournament and cashed in on six-figure NIL deals, is reuniting with Will Wade at LSU for one final season as a manager.
Scorecard: England vs India, third T20 international
England reached 130-4 with 5.4 overs remaining in the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge, led by Phil Salt's unbeaten 51 after Jos Buttler's rapid 36 fell to P Yadav.
Lowry retires as Raptor after 20 NBA seasons
Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement on 7/7, capping a 20-year NBA career spent mostly with the franchise he led to the 2019 championship.
McAllister: Trump-Balogun ruling risks football 'cesspit'
UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister has warned that FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after Donald Trump's personal intervention risks creating an "absolute cesspit" of politi
F1 to feature more Sprints in the 2027 season
Formula 1 is preparing to expand its Sprint weekend format from six to nine or 10 events for the 2027 season, with president Stefano Domenicali confirming the increase will be part of a full calendar
Fery Stuns Dimitrov to Reach Wimbledon Quarters
Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wild card ranked 114th, stunned former semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov in five sets to become the first home wild card to reach the Wimbledon men's quarter-finals, ear
Liberty host Bueckers' Wings in playoff-positioning rematch
The Dallas Wings visit the New York Liberty on Tuesday at 8 ET on ESPN in a nationally televised showdown between two 13-8 teams, with the writer backing New York to avenge a 15-point loss in their Ma
9.1m Peak Audience for England-Mexico World Cup Match
A peak audience of 9.1 million watched England survive a Mexico fightback to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on BBC, setting the record for the biggest UK live broadcast in the overnight 02:00–04:0
Arsenal-Chelsea, Man derby headline Sky's PL opening slate
Sky Sports unveiled its live Premier League picks for the 2026/27 season's opening weeks, headlined by Arsenal vs Chelsea on September 6 and Manchester United hosting Manchester City on September 13,
Korda Chases Career Grand Slam at Evian Championship
Nelly Korda arrives as pre-tournament favourite at the Amundi Evian Championship, the fourth women's major of 2026, chasing the career Grand Slam that has eluded her despite four LPGA Tour wins this s
Messi vs Salah: Argentina dreads goodbye, Egypt savors first
Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday for a 2026 World Cup quarter-final spot, pitting Lionel Messi — chasing back-to-back glory in what may be his last tournament — against Mohamed Salah, leadin
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