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Argentina closer to full health ahead of World Cup opener
Argentina's national team seems to be trending up health-wise ahead of its World Cup opener on June 16.,Star Lionel Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match before the World Cup break on May 25. He might see some playing ...

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener
William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup and would be set for full participation in the Group I opener June 16 against Senegal barring setbacks with his ailing back. ,Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was...

Report: PIF could end LIV Golf funding before end of season
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII might not have a chance to defend their LIV Golf League titles in August.,With four tournaments remaining in the 2026 season, LIV could call the season off over a lack of funding, according to Front Office Sports. ,Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the money behind LIV ...

Report: PIF may end LIV Golf funding before end of season
Jon Rahm and his Legion XIII team might not have a chance to defend their LIV Golf League titles in August.,Front Office Sports reported that LIV, which has four more tournaments in the 2026 season, could call the season off over a lack of funding.,Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the money be...

Matteo Berrettini avoids major injury, targets Wimbledon
Italy's Matteo Berrettini avoided serious injury in Paris and plans to arrive at Wimbledon "in the best shape possible.",The 30-year-old was forced to retire from last week's French Open quarterfinal match against countryman Matteo Arnaldi due to a hip injury. Berrettini had never reached that round...
World Cup 2026 Preview: History, Favorites And Major Questions Ahead
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Get caught up on the teams, players, host cities, favorites and biggest storylines before kickoff....
How The Knicks Became America’s Team During Their NBA Finals Run
The Knicks’ NBA Finals run has sparked a wave of excitement that stretches far beyond New York City and Madison Square Garden....

Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility
A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.,He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on hi...

Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes
A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media.,The crash occurred Sunday at the airport in La Romana, Dominican Republic, minutes after the private, U.S.-registered...

Denmark's Christian Eriksen to be released after collapsing in friendly
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is improving and could be released from the hospital "soon" after collapsing on the field Sunday during a friendly against Ukraine.,In the 65th minute, Eriksen reached for his chest before falling to the ground in the latest on-field scare for the 34-year-old.,"I ...

Spain expects Lamine Yamal to be ready for opener
Spain is expecting teen phenom Lamine Yamal to be available for the June 15 World Cup opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta.,The 18-year-old midfielder missed the end of Barcelona's season with a left hamstring strain, and the injury will keep him idle for Monday's final tune-up friendly against Peru...
Atlanta Braves Keep Dominating Despite Injuries And Roster Challenges
Despite injuries throughout the roster, the Braves continue to dominate the National League with elite production on both sides of the ball....
Ranking The College Football Rivalries Most Likely To Flip In 2026
From The Game to the Iron Bowl, here's a ranking of the major college football rivalries most likely to have different outcomes in 2026....
NBA Finals Game 2 Betting Picks and Predictions Spurs vs. Knicks
The NBA Finals shift to Madison Square Garden as the Knicks chase a 3-0 lead. Here are two betting plays for Game 3....

Reports: Diamondbacks sign suspended OF Max Kepler
Max Kepler has 18 days remaining until his suspension for performance-enhancing drug usage is over. But when the ban is over, the outfielder now knows where he'll be headed.,The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Kepler, multiple outlets reported Sunday, with Sports Illustrated reporting it is a one-y...

FUT Esports, Team Spirit advance to Stage 3 at IEM Cologne
FUT Esports and Team Spirit are onto Stage 3 at the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major in Germany, winning their Round 3 high matches on Sunday to become the first two teams to advance out of Stage 2.,They will await six more teams to join them in Stage 3, as the Swiss System format plays out throu...

Lamine Yamal not traveling for Spain’s final World Cup tune-up
As he rehabs his injured left hamstring, Lamine Yamal is staying behind at Spain's base camp in Chattanooga, Tenn., rather than joining the team for its final pre-World Cup friendly.,Spain won't bring teenage phenom Yamal or forwards Nico Williams and Victor Munoz to face Peru on Monday in Puebla, M...

Storm have big plans for top picks going into matchup with Aces
The Seattle Storm got a brief glimpse of their future frontcourt Saturday, and it was promising.,Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam, Seattle's first selections in the past two WNBA drafts, shared the court for the first time in an 88-68 loss at Minnesota.,The duo, which will likely get more playing time ...

NYPD nixes Knicks watch party with President Trump attending Game 3
Due to increased security with President Donald Trump set to be in attendance, there will be no watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, the New York Police Department announced Sunday afternoon.,The New York Knicks are bringing a 2-0 lead back to Ne...

Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
The UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled to take place on the White House's South Lawn on June 14 has been challenged by a federal lawsuit.,Billed as the first ever professional sports event on the White House grounds and a part of the nation's 250th celebration, the UFC card is scheduled to coincide wit...