SOCCER World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes Spain booked their place in the final by beating France 2-0 in the first semi-final
CRICKET Stokes set for first game since England retirement Ben Stokes has watched Durham play in the T20 Blast since his international retirement
SOCCER Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina It's England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It's also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Tom Herman set to join Florida State staff in support role for 2026 The Seminoles' offensive transition this offseason continues with a familiar name
GOLF 2026 Open Championship picks The final field is set for the 2026 Open Championship, with the world’s best golfers heading to Royal Birkdale in pursuit of the Claret Jug. From major champions and rising stars to LIV Golf standouts and players who earned their place through Final Quali
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Michigan AD Warde Manuel uncertain on future as board meeting looms Warde Manuel has been Michigan's athletic director since 2016. He has faced increased scrutiny in recent years amid a series of scandal, especially with the football program.
NFL Why the Raiders should start QB Fernando Mendoza right away Should Vegas play the rookie quarterback ahead of veteran Kirk Cousins?
SOCCER Former England forward Mason Greenwood makes $44M move to Fenerbahce Fenerbahce said in a statement late Tuesday it will pay Marseille 39 million euros ($44.5 million) and gave the 24-year-old Greenwood a four-year contract.
MLB Shohei Ohtani to be available for Dodgers’ weekend series at Yankees after fluid drained from knee Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will serve as a designated hitter for the upcoming weekend series against the New York Yankees.
NFL Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89 Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the age of 89. She is survived by four children, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
MLB Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game Junior Caminero feared the worst when a 98 mph sinker that didn't sink struck him in the left hand in the All-Star Game.
WNBA Man fired after alleged racist message to Aces' Chelsea Gray Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
MLB Padres sign Dustin Harris to Minor League deal Harris, who elected free agency earlier in the month after opting out of a minor-league deal with the White Sox, will boost the Padres' organizational outfield depth. He's appeared in 17 big-league games this season across stops with the White Sox and Ast
NFL Cowboys DE Charles Snowden suspended for 3 games Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2026 regular season, according to the league wire.
SOCCER Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea Fee for forward could be as high as £850,000 / USD 1.2M
GOLF Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut Scottie Scheffler finally heard about the text his PGA Tour friend never sent, a reminder that even the No. 1 player in golf with four majors and more than 20 victories doesn’t know everything.
NBA Sixers stars leading recruitment of LeBron James As LeBron James' free agency decision extends into its second week, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion through three of their players, league sources told ESPN.
MLB Luis Arraez hopeful of staying at second base if traded Luis Arraez has no idea which team he’ll be playing for after the Trade Deadline, but he does know where he’ll be playing on the field: second base.
SOCCER Lewandowski ready to provide big lift to the Chicago Fire Robert Lewandowski took part in his first training session with Chicago Fire on Tuesday but said he has yet to decide whether he will continue playing for the Poland national team.
NFL Bills claim WR Quentin Skinner With training camp on the horizon, the Bills are making a roster move, claiming wide receiver Quentin Skinner off waivers from the New York Jets.
NHL Penguins hire Brandon Pridham as Hockey Operations Consultant The Penguins have quickly filled a vacancy in their front office, reportedly hiring former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Brandon Pridham as a hockey operations consultant, according to Sportsnet.
NBA Micky Arison named Chairman of NBA’s Board of Governors NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday night that Arison has been unanimously elected as the next Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors. Arison will assume the position following the league’s Board of Governors meeting in September 2026.
MLB Matt Krook elects free agency The 31-year-old was designated for assignment by Washington over the weekend, and he'll hit the open market after passing through waivers unclaimed. In eight appearances between the Athletics and Nationals this season, Krook has surrendered nine earned ru
NFL Browns DT Maliek Collins uncertain for training camp Collins was carted off in Week 13 and spent the rest of the season on injured reserve. He did not participate in OTAs or minicamp. The 31-year-old veteran had 6.5 sacks last year and will be asked to do more in the absence of Myles Garrett this season.
MLB Cubs outright Jake Woodford Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last weekend. The 29-year-old righty allowed three runs over two innings during his lone relief appearance for the Cubs. He’s posted an inflated 7.46 ERA across 25 1/3 innings over 1
NFL Geno Smith case declared inactive by police An investigation into battery allegations against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is considered “inactive,” according to an official police incident report.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs England A classic World Cup rivalry will write its next chapter in Atlanta, as England and Argentina clash for a sixth time in this competition with a place in the final on the line.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Former middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis and long-time welterweight champ Kamaru Usman clash in Saturday’s main event, going head-to-head in an effort to cement their standing in the 185-pound ranks.
NFL Baker Mayfield details 2025 injuries Baker Mayfield had more than a few bumps and bruises last season.
SOCCER Swiss veteran Yann Sommer joins Club Brugge on a 3-year deal in a bid for a Champions League return Brugge said it gave the 37-year-old Sommer a three-year contract as a free agent. He will replace veteran Simon Mignolet, who retired in May aged 38 after helping Brugge win the Belgian league.
NHL Wild sign Filip Ruzicka to entry-level contract Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goaltender Filip Ruzicka to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2026-27 season.
TENNIS Alexandra Eala is the giantkiller who lit up Wimbledon – but will she rise to the top? Filipino sensation has been embraced by her nation yet star power outweighs her career achievements … so far
NFL WR Stefon Diggs drawing interest Wide receiver Stefon Diggs continued to post quality numbers in 2025, the 11th year of his career, but the four-time Pro Bowler has been sitting on the open market since the Patriots released him in March. Now, with training camp a couple of weeks away, D
CYCLING How Tadej Pogacar became the new ‘patron’ of the Tour de France peloton Slovenian’s dominance has drawn admiration and criticism, with some fearing the race is losing its competitive edge
NHL Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to entry-level contract The New York Islanders wasted little time getting one of the cornerstones of their 2026 draft class under contract.
NBA Spurs sign Jordan McLaughlin to one-year deal Jordan McLaughlin will remain with the San Antonio Spurs. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the free-agent guard has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal to return to Texas.
MLB Reds reportedly receiving trade interest in Spencer Steer The Reds have gotten trade calls on utilityman Spencer Steer, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cincinnati has fallen nine games under .500 after a strong start and are eight games back in the Wild Card picture.
NFL Aaron Donald conducts Rams workout Speculation about an Aaron Donald Rams return continues, and he conducted a workout with the team on Friday.
BASKETBALL Arturas Karnisovas hired as Consultant for NBA Europe Former Chicago Bull executive and also former Olympiacos and Barcelona player Arturas Karnisovas is the new addition to the NBA Europe project, as the Athletic reports and sources near the whole process confirm.
