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LeBron James praises Lakers, declines to reveal next team at public appearance
LeBron James did a live taping of his podcast on Thursday in New York, but he made it clear from the jump that he wasn't there to break news.,James and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton took the stage at Fanatics Fest to record an episode of James' "Mind the Game" podcast, and with an estimated ...
Jalen Brunson honored three times at 2026 ESPY Awards
Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.,Hosted by Marcello Hernandez of "Saturday Night Live" fame Wednesday evening at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York, the show kicked off with Brunson winning t...
Jalen Brunson wins ‘Best Championship Performance’ at 2026 ESPY Awards
The 2026 ESPY Awards were hosted by Marcello Hernandez of "Saturday Night Live" fame on Wednesday evening at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.,In the first major award of the evening, Jalen Brunson won "Best Championship Performance" for guiding the New York Knicks to their fi...
Tyrese Haliburton Adds Fuel Onto LeBron James’ Free Agency Speculation
Tyrese Haliburton added fuel to LeBron James free agency speculation ahead of their joint appearance at Fanatics Fest and the Mind of the Game podcast....
England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts Now
England survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far....
Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup Criticism
Christian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible....
USMNT’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Toughness, It’s Talent Development
The USMNT's World Cup exit exposed deeper issues than toughness. Here's why America's youth sports system may be holding soccer back....
Tadej Pogacar dominates Stage 6 to regain lead at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia validated his superstar credentials, dominating Stage 6 at the Tour de France over the famed Col du Tourmalet climb on Thursday to retake the overall leader's yellow jersey.,Pogacar's 23rd stage victory at the Tour de France put him into fifth place all time and he did it i...
USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium
After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success....
76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...
As World Cup Stakes Jump, US Acting Like They’ve Never Been Here Before
The Folarin Balogun controversy has sparked debate over FIFA, politics and what it means for the future of the USMNT on the world stage....
Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, USMNT announced Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what tu...
With red card suspension removed, Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored w...
Dodgers, Phillies, Braves land 5 players for All-Star Game in Philadelphia
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will have four hitters in the National League's starting lineup when the world's best players gather July 14 in Philadelphia for the 96th All-Star Game.,Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who received the most votes among National League players ...
Dodgers, Phillies, Braves land five players for All-Star Game in Philadelphia
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will have four hitters in the National League's starting lineup when the world's best players gather July 14 in Philadelphia for the 96th All-Star Game.,Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who received the most votes among National League players ...
Morocco end historic Canadian run, advance to World Cup quarters
The future is bright for Canada even though the present is clouded by a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the round of 16 at Houston on Saturday.,To be fair, the score was not indicative of how the Canadians had the No. 6 team in the world on the ropes in the first half and doesn't diminish the fact that the C...
Morocco ends historic Canadian run; advances to World Cup quarters
Azzedine Ounahi's second-half brace helped Morocco overcome a tepid start for a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals for a second straight World Cup.,Morocco, unbeaten in 34 matches, plays June 9 in Boston against the winner of the France-Paraguay match from...
Canada hope healthy captain Alphonso Davies can help shock Morocco
Canada coach Jesse Marsch knows his side will need every advantage it can get against Morocco in a round of 16 match in Houston on Saturday.,That includes figuring out how best to use captain Alphonso Davies coming off an injury.,The Bayern Munich left-back played the final 15 minutes of Sunday's 1-...
Agent: LeBron James would've joined Knicks if not for title
LeBron James would have taken his talents to Madison Square Garden next season had the building's tenants not just won the NBA title, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said.,Given the New York Knicks ended their 53-year NBA title drought last month, James and Paul have been left to examine their options w...
Lionel Messi Has Won the Public Battle Against Cristiano Ronaldo
World Cup VAR decisions involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expose the changing perception of football's greatest rivalry....