SOCCER Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived 'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
GOLF Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles The world’s top two golfers are unmoved about what that would mean for their legacies
SOCCER Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester Noemie Mouchon spent four years in France before moving to the WSL
COMBAT SPORTS Conor McGregor to undergo surgery on knee injury which ended return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 Injuries and issues away from the sport have derailed the 37-year-old Irishman's career
RUGBY Stand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England England face the Pumas on Saturday at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades
WHEELS Blaney survives overtime as Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro The event marks the first points-paying series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway since September 1996
CYCLING Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead Four-time champion Pogačar already had the biggest lead he has ever had at this stage of the race
SOCCER Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Rodriguez Rodriguez is a product of Real Madrid's academy system
MLB Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse Baseball’s five-year labor contract expires Dec. 1 and management is expected to immediately start a lockout
NFL Rams left tackle Jackson assigned to pre-filing diversion and can avoid domestic violence charge Jackson has been the Rams’ starting left tackle for the past three seasons
GOLF Patrick Reed is chasing a European tour title with one eye on returning home He shot 59 in the Hong Kong Open when he won at the end of 2024 on the Asian Tour
MLB Don Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays Mattingly said he feels “as grateful as can be” for his career, even if it ends without a World Series ring
SPECIALS Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics The 23-year-old Lee has been on a break following the 2024 Paris Olympics
SOCCER Manchester City interested in Morocco and Lille wonderkid after impressive Morocco He started all but one of Morocco's route to the World Cup quarter-finals, gaining more experience at the highest level
SOCCER England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final Declan Rice was withdrawn at half-time during England's quarter-final win against Norway
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
NBA Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game There was no immediate word from the Jazz on Alexander’s injury
MLB Kyle Schwarber of host Phillies will lead off for NL in All-Star Game Cease will be the Blue Jays’ first All-Star starting pitcher since Halladay in 2009
SOCCER Allegri confident he can again match Conte’s title-winning standard after taking over at Napoli Milan replaced Allegri with Ruben Amorim
SOCCER Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit Karl Darlow made 38 appearances in three seasons for Leeds United
SOCCER Arsenal sign Germany forward Baum from RB Leipzig Lisa Baum has represented Germany's age-group teams up to under 23s level
COMBAT SPORTS Pimblett would have considered retiring if he lost to Saint-Denis Paddy Pimblett has won eight of his nine UFC fights
SOCCER Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m Luka Vuskovic started for Croatia against England in the group stages of this summer's World Cup
GOD Game of the day - 2026 MLB All-Star Game The American League and National League meet in the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Tuesday
GOTW FIFA World Cup - France vs Spain Two-time FIFA World Cup champions France square off against one-time winners Spain in a clash of European titans at the semi-final stage in Texas.
CRICKET Shaheen Shah Afridi granted NOC Shaheen Shah Afridi is set to make his maiden appearance in the Lanka Premier League, which begins this week. The PCB confirmed to Cricinfo that the fast bowler has been granted an NOC to participate in the tournament. He will play for Kandy Royals. Afrid
SOCCER Jules Koundé defends Lamine Yamal Jules Koundé said that Spain winger Lamine Yamal's comments that France should fear the defending Euro champions ahead of their World Cup semifinal weren't a sign of disrespect. Spain play Koundé's France side in Arlington, Texas, and after La Roja beat
SOCCER Diego Forlan officially appointed as Uruguay's manager Uruguay's Football Association is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to coach the national team on an interim basis for six fall friendlies. AUF are looking to temporarily replace the departed Marcelo Bielsa who stepped down as Uruguay coach after
SOCCER Slaven Bilic reappointed as Croatia manager Slaven Bilić has been appointed as the new head coach of Croatia. The 57-year-old previously led the team between 2006 and 2012 and his appointment comes following the departure of Zlatko Dalić in the aftermath of the team's World Cup exit. Croatia fini
NHL Buffalo Sabres hire John Davidson The Buffalo Sabres have hired John Davidson as a senior advisor, the team announced. The 73-year-old reunites with general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen, with whom he worked for the better part of a decade in Columbus. Davidson brings 20 years of NHL front-of
NHL Rodrigo Abols signs with SC Bern The 30-year-old has signed a three-year contract with SC Bern. After reportedly receiving an offer from Orebro HK to lure Abols back to his former club in the SHL, the Latvian instead opted for a change in scenery in Europe. Abols finished his 2025-26 cam
NBA Grizzlies sign Cameron Boozer The 18-year-old also has an impressive résumé beyond his NCAA achievements, having won gold medals with Team USA at the Under-16 Americas championship in 2023 and the U17 World Cup in 2024. He was named the MVP of both tournaments. Through three Summer L
MLB Rangers release Jonah Bride The Rangers have granted infielder Jonah Bride his release, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. He’s now a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club. Bride, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in November. He has spent this
NHL Sabres sign Peyton Krebs to contract extension Krebs will sign a four-year extension in Buffalo with a $4.5MM cap hit, per Friedman. The Sabres later confirmed the report. Krebs will make $18MM across that timeframe, having a modified no-trade clause that includes seven teams for the 2028-29 and 2029-
NHL Winnipeg Jets sign Viggo Bjorck The Winnipeg Jets have put pen to paper with their top draft pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Jets have signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.
NBA LA Lakers sign Ziaire Williams Free agent wing Ziaire Williams has agreed to a one-year, $3MM contract with the Lakers. Williams has spent the past two seasons in Brooklyn following a three-year run in Memphis. He’s entering his sixth season in the NBA. It appears as though the $3MM
MLB Cardinals release Bligh Madris Madris is headed to South Korea to play for a KBO League team. The 30-year-old Madris signed a minor league contract with St. Louis last winter, and he has hit .277/.389/.519 with 14 home runs over 284 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis. These big
NHL Rangers sign Braden Schneider to contract extension The Rangers have avoided an arbitration hearing, signing defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract carrying a $5.5MM cap hit, per PuckPedia. The deal consists entirely of salary, with no signing bonus. Schneider’s hearing had been scheduled for J
NHL Jordan Oesterle announces retirement Veteran defenseman Jordan Oesterle is calling it a career. His agency, O2K Worldwide Management Group, announced that the 34-year-old is retiring after 12 professional seasons, praising him for turning an undrafted college free agent signing into a length
MLB Jacob Misiorowski to resume throwing Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from his start due to fatigue. The All-Star is expected to resume throwing, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Misiorowski will not pitch in Milwaukee’s three-game series against Miami lat
MLB Orioles acquire Cam Sanders The Orioles have traded for right-hander Cam Sanders, the team announced. The Pirates designated Sanders for assignment last week. Pittsburgh will receive cash in the deal. Baltimore moved lefty Keegan Akin to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot.
SOCCER Diego Forlán in talks to become Uruguay interim coach Uruguay's Football Association is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to coach the national team on an interim basis for six fall friendlies. AUF are looking to temporarily replace the departed Marcelo Bielsa who stepped down as Uruguay coach after their
NHL Avalanche re-sign Fabian Lysell The Colorado Avalanche announced that they’ve re-signed forward Fabian Lysell to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Colorado acquired Lysell’s signing rights from the Boston Bruins on the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for the sig
NFL Green Bay Packers sign Isaiah McDuffie to contract extension Isaiah McDuffie had one year remaining on his contract. The veteran Packers linebacker has officially received a new commitment from the team. McDuffie signed another Green Bay extension on Monday, the team announced. Today’s news means he will remain on
MLB Cardinals outright Bruce Zimmermann Bruce Zimmermann has been outrighted to Triple-A, the Cardinals announced. The veteran cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Tuesday. Zimmermann has been outrighted multiple times in his career, so he’ll have the option to elect free ag
MLB Astros place Mike Burrows on IL The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows last week. The club announced that the optional assignment has been nullified. Instead, Burrows has been placed on the major league 15-day injured list due to right elbow neuritis. The IL placement is effectiv
SOCCER Pau Cubarsi says Kylian Mbappe does not scare him Pau Cubarsi knows exactly what Spain is up against in this 2026 World Cup semifinal, especially with Kylian Mbappe leading France. The young defender made it clear that while he respects the forward’s immense talent, he isn’t losing any sleep over the mat
SOCCER Lionel Messi says Argentina’s World Cup run is 'not normal' Lionel Messi has said Argentina's remarkable run of success is 'not normal' after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England. Argentina overcame a mighty effort from a 10-man Switzerland s
SOCCER Erling Haaland sends message to new USA fans after World Cup exit Erling Haaland’s rise to global superstardom at this World Cup has been incredible. Already one of the biggest names in the sport coming to North America, the Norwegian has endeared himself to a new audience with authenticity and humor. The seven goals h
