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Riyadh storms back, improves to 3-0 at Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
A day after the Los Angeles Thieves improved to 3-0 at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, the Riyadh Falcons appeared doomed in their bid to match on Sunday.,But down 2-1, the Falcons rallied to win the final two maps and win 3-2 in the final of three Week 2 matches played on the day. The...
High drama abounds as 3 more eliminated at IEM Cologne
On a day a trio of teams booked playoff spots and another three were eliminated at the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major in Germany, it was hard to find a team more relieved at the end of Sunday's Stage 3 action than Team Falcons. ,Unless you're looking at The MongolZ.,Team Vitality and Aurora Gam...
Knicks Title Run Cements Jalen Brunson’s Place in New York Sports History
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973 and cement his status as New York’s greatest free-agent signing....
Lewis Hamilton wins in Barcelona for first victory with Ferrari
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won his first race as part of the legendary Ferrari team, capturing victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain on Sunday.,The triumph came in his 31st race with Ferrari in a year of resurgence for Hamilton. The 41-year-old is in second place...
2 men charged following theft of England World Cup gear
Prosecutors in Jackson County, Mo., have charged two Texas men with one felony count each of receiving stolen property after the theft of equipment belonging to England's national soccer team.,Charged were Mustafa Salik, 40, and Erfan Kamal, 36. The felony charge could result in a prison term of up ...
Zack Gelof, A's heating up ahead of finale vs. Rockies
Zack Gelof is on a hot streak for the surging Athletics, and he and his teammates will try to turn the temperature up when they face the Colorado Rockies Sunday in the finale of a three-game series in Las Vegas.,The A's will send left-hander Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.68 ERA) to the mound against Color...
UFC Freedom 250 Best Bets: White House Fight Night Picks
Get the best UFC Freedom 250 predictions, including Topuria vs. Gaethje, Pereira vs. Gane and Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler....
Sean Payton Has Turned His Second Chance Into a Broncos Success Story
Sean Payton has transformed the Broncos into contenders again. Now the veteran coach has a contract extension and a chance to reshape his NFL legacy....
Team Liquid work way back to rematch with LYON in LCS Spring grand final
Team Liquid swept Cloud9 in the lower-bracket final on Saturday to advance to the grand final in the LCS Spring playoffs in Los Angeles.,LYON await Team Liquid in Sunday's best-of-five championship round. LYON had pushed Cloud9 to the lower bracket with a 3-0 win on June 7 in the upper-bracket final...
LA Thieves fight to stay perfect in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
The Los Angeles Thieves remained unbeaten, but it wasn't easy as they had to rally to defeat G2 Minnesota 3-2 on Saturday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying.,Boston Breach, the Carolina Royal Ravens and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 2 of the Week 2 matches.,The 12 Call of Duty Leag...
Vinicius Junior helps Brazil rally for opening draw vs. Morocco
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Vinicius Junior scored his first goal of this World Cup and helped Brazil salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco following a rocky start to their Group C opener on Saturday evening.,The 25-year-old's thunderously struck leveler in the 32nd minute countered Ismael Saibari's slick...
Reports: Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova
Italian center Luigi Suigo has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and committed to Villanova, according to multiple media reports.,Suigo, 19, averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 18.1 minutes per game last season for Mega Superbet in the AdmiralBet ABA League. He is listed at 7'3" ...
George Russell on Barcelona pole, Lewis Hamilton P2
Lewis Hamilton finished just 0.064 seconds behind polesitter George Russell in qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, a spot Hamilton believes puts his Ferrari team "in a good position to be able to fight" for first place in Sunday's race.,In finishing just behind the Mercedes driver, Ha...
Equipment stolen before England's opening World Cup match
Police in Kansas City, Mo., are investigating the theft of training equipment from England's World Cup team.,Gear was taken from the team's vehicles sometime Friday night during their move from a training site in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., to its World Cup base camp in Kansas City, authorities said.,...
Gio Reyna makes big announcement after US win
Gio Reyna had one of the more unique goal celebrations after scoring the final tally for the United States in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener.,After covering his ears in what he said was an inside joke with friends, the midfielder stuffed the ball under his shirt and put his...
Fans weigh record ticket costs vs. rare chance to attend World Cup
CHESTER, Pa. -- A toasty breeze blew in off the Delaware River as several hundred people strolled into Subaru Park in anticipation of seeing the Ivory Coast national team.,It wasn't a World Cup match but rather a community training session, something every competing nation holds prior to its first m...
Griffin Jax, Rays aim to subdue suddenly ascending Angels
Right-hander Griffin Jax will continue to make the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation Saturday when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,It will be the ninth consecutive start for the 31-year-old Jax, who began the season in the bullpen where he has gar...
NBA Finals Best Bets: Back Brunson, Knicks to Finish Off Spurs in Game 5
The Knicks are one win away from their first NBA title since 1973. Check out the top bets, props and predictions for Game 5 against the Spurs....
T.J. Watt’s Contract Has Pittsburgh Steelers Stuck in NFL Purgatory
The Steelers have improved their offense, but T.J. Watt’s massive contract could keep Pittsburgh trapped between contention and rebuilding....
Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Gambled His Aura One Too Many Times
Victor Wembanyama remains confident despite the Spurs trailing 3-1 to the Knicks, but NBA Finals history suggests the comeback is highly unlikely....