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Jon Rahm on verge of LIV title, takes cryptic tone on future
Jon Rahm has an outside shot at clinching another individual championship at LIV Golf United Kingdom this week, but the Spaniard doesn't expect a lot of clarity on or off the course at this point in the season.,Rahm, who won consecutive LIV Golf titles and leads Bryson DeChambeau in a bid for his th...
Timbers name Spain's Marti Cifuentes as new coach
The Portland Timbers named Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach on Tuesday, signing him to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season.,The 44-year-old Spaniard arrives with more than two decades of coaching experience across Europe, most recently with English side Leicester City in the EFL ...
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants Return Comes With Plenty of Questions
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants, but questions remain about his production, health and role entering the 2026 NFL season....
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About NFL 2026 MVP
Who will win the 2026 NFL MVP? Here's what Kalshi prediction markets say about Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and other contenders....
Report: LIV Golf sued for $1.13M by technology company
Mobii Systems Group Ltd., which provided the "Any Shot, Any Time" live features during LIV Golf's broadcasts, sued golf league for $1.13 million last week, referencing unpaid invoices and lost revenue, ESPN reported.,The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Miami on Friday, claims that LIV did n...
Open Championship winner Ryan Fox WDs from 3M Open
Open Championship winner Ryan Fox withdrew from this week's 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., the PGA Tour announced on Monday.,Fox vaulted from 56th in the Official World Golf Ranking to 22nd after capturing the Claret Jug over the weekend at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.,Fox, 39, secured his first...
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame Election Could Open the Door for Overlooked Second Basemen
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame election shines a spotlight on one of baseball's most underrepresented positions and what it means for Chase Utley, Bobby Grich and others....
Ben Askren Didn't Win the Match—But He Won the Weekend
Ben Askren fell short on the scoreboard at RAF 11, but his emotional return to the wrestling mat was the most inspiring moment in combat sports this weekend....
FaZe Vegas won't be denied at CDL Championship grand final
FaZe Vegas completed an undefeated tournament run with a 5-2 victory over OpTic Texas on Sunday in the grand final of the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship in Las Vegas.,The victory was worth $800,000 in the $2 million prize pool, with OpTic Texas collecting $480,000.,American Chris "Simp" Lehr ...
President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.,But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA Wor...
Stefano Mazzoli earns dramatic 1st PGA Tour win at Puntacana
Italian Stefano Mazzoli drained a 24-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday and earned a dramatic win at the Corales Puntacana Championship by one stroke in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.,Mazzoli closed with his second consecutive day 6-under-par 66, finishing at 20-under 268 at Puntacana Resort...
Dplus sweeps Karmine Corp to win Esports World Cup League of Legends
Dplus swept Karmine Corp in the League of Legends grand final at the Esports World Cup on Sunday in Paris to claim the $600,000 first prize and 1,000 club points.,Geum-jae "Smash" Shin earned Most Valuable Player honors -- and a $25,000 check -- for leading Dplus to the championship. One day before ...
Bryson DeChambeau (72) fizzles out two days after rules controversy
A chaotic Open Championship for Bryson DeChambeau ended the same way it began: without facing the press.,For the third straight day, DeChambeau declined interview requests following his round at The Open. Four back of Sam Burns to start the day at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, DeChambeau posted a 2-over...
No majors for Scottie Scheffler in 2026 after late push at Open
For the first time since 2023, the men's major championship season has come and gone without Scottie Scheffler lifting a trophy.,The World No. 1 posted a 3-under-par 67 in one last push Sunday at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, but he was already out of the running at the Open Championship when he finishe...
Trump visit causes logistical delays ahead of World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Fans, media members and employees faced lengthy lines to enter New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, which is expected to be attended by President Donald Trump.,In the 48 hours before the finale of the quadrennial tou...
Ryan Fox birdies No. 18 to cap comeback win at Open Championship
Ryan Fox emerged from the pack on the back nine at Royal Birkdale Golf Club and sank an 11 1/2-foot birdie putt at No. 18 to win the 154th Open Championship on Sunday in Southport, England.,The 39-year-old from New Zealand captured his first major title by birdieing four of the final six holes thank...
Report: Timbers set to hire Marti Cifuentes as head coach
Marti Cifuentes, who has more than a decade of coaching experience in Europe, will take over as head coach of the Portland Timbers, The Athletic reported.,Cifuentes, 44, will replace interim coach Jack Cassidy, who has held that role since the Timbers fired Phil Neville in May. Following its 5-1 win...
FaZe Vegas, OpTic Texas battle for CDL Championship
OpTic Texas and FaZe Vegas will have a rematch in the grand final on Sunday at the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship in Las Vegas.,FaZe Vegas has gone unscathed at 3-0 in the event, including a 3-2 decision over OpTic Texas in the winners final on Saturday.,This is the final event and the world ...
Karmine Corp, Dplus set to face off in Esports World Cup LOL final
Karmine Corp and Dplus will face off in the finals of the League of Legends event at the Esports World Cup in Paris on Sunday after winning their respective semifinals Saturday.,Karmine Corp pulled out a 2-1 defeat of T1, while Dplus outlasted Gen.G Esports for a 2-1 win. The two losing teams will o...
Dricus Du Plessis returns with dominant decision over Kamaru Usman
South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis leaned on his roots in his first fight in nearly a year to secure a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman in the middleweight main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Oklahoma City.,The judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 in favor of Du Plessis (24-...