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MLS Cup 2026 final scheduled for Dec. 18
The 2026 MLS Cup will take place on Friday, Dec. 18, the league announced Monday.,The game will be hosted by the team with the better regular-season record.,This is the final full season before MLS switches to a summer-spring calendar for 2027-28. The league also will have a short 14-game transition...
Tiger Woods not ready to play in key TGL regular-season finale
Tiger Woods will not be in the lineup for his TGL team, Jupiter Links GC, when it plays its regular-season finale Tuesday against The Bay Golf Club.,Jupiter sits in fifth place in the six-team standings, one point out of the playoff cut line. A win against Bay would be enough to advance.,But the lin...
These MLB Surprise World Series Contenders Could Hopefully Beat the Dodgers
The Dodgers look unstoppable, but these six sleeper MLB teams could challenge Los Angeles for the 2026 World Series title....
Three Eastern Conference Trade Deadline Winners to Watch
Three Eastern Conference teams improved at the NBA trade deadline and could become dangerous playoff opponents this season....
NHL Playoff Race Update: Sabres, Red Wings and Ducks Eye Drought-Breaking Berths
A look at the NHL playoff race as the Sabres, Red Wings and Ducks push to end lengthy postseason droughts while the Panthers and Maple Leafs fight to stay alive....
Super Bowl LXI Long Shots: Who Could Be Next Year’s Seattle Seahawks?
After the Seahawks’ historic 60-1 Super Bowl run, here are the +6000 long shots — including Steelers, Commanders and Colts — who could be next year’s Seahawks in 2027....
The Biggest Question Facing Every 2026 MLB Contender
From Shohei Ohtani’s historic chase to Gerrit Cole’s comeback, here’s the biggest question facing every MLB contender entering 2026....
Early Super Bowl LXI Odds Favor Seahawks, Sleeper Betting Picks & More
Early Super Bowl LXI odds favor the Seattle Seahawks, with the Rams, Bills, 49ers and Broncos also emerging as top contenders for the 2027 title....
Why the Road to Super Bowl LXI Runs Through the NFC West
A breakdown of the early favorites and why the NFC West dominates the Super Bowl LXI picture....
How the Seahawks Smothered Patriots in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a dominant defensive performance....
US through to mixed doubles curling semifinals with win over Sweden
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat beat Italy to ensure top spot in the round-robin stage of the mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Games, though the defending Olympic champions still reached the playoffs despite the loss, along with the U.S. and Sweden.,Bri...
US, Italy win to boost curling playoff hopes
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Olympic champions Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini of Italy edged closer to qualifying for the mixed doubles curling playoffs at the Milan Cortina Games on Sunday, while Britain had their winning run ended by Switzerland.,Reigning Olympic and world champions Italy de...
Sam Darnold’s Long Road From USC to Super Bowl LX
Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl LX appearance carries historic significance for USC and his own career....
Sam Darnold Is 60 Minutes Away From Erasing His Past
Sam Darnold’s unlikely journey from NFL bust to leading the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX....
Three Ways the Seahawks Can Beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LX
The Seahawks enter Super Bowl LX with strength on offense, defense and special teams. Here’s how Seattle can beat New England on Sunday....
How the Patriots Can Upset the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX
The Patriots enter Super Bowl LX as underdogs against the Seahawks. Here’s what New England must do to pull off the upset....
Three NFL Playoff Teams at Risk of Missing the 2026 Postseason
Breaking down playoff regression candidates for the 2026 NFL season, including the Panthers, 49ers and Steelers....
Why Sam Darnold Is the Best Story in Sports Right Now
After years of instability, Sam Darnold finally found the right situation — and now he’s leading the Seahawks with a real Super Bowl chance....
The NFL Told Us the Super Bowl Matchup Eight Months Ago
A viral NFL graphic from Week 1 may have foreshadowed Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX — if you knew where to look....
How the New England Patriots Muscled Their Way to the Super Bowl
New England held Denver to seven points and forced key turnovers to punch its ticket to the Super Bowl behind another dominant defensive performance....