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FIFA World Cup - Jordan vs Austria

Jordan’s long-awaited debut on the global stage sees them begin their FIFA World Cup Group J campaign at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium against Austria, who are looking to make up for a 28-year absence from the tournament.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 2:00 pm
FIFA World Cup - Algeria vs Argentina

FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will begin the defence of their crown against Algeria in Kansas City in what could be the start of a historic chapter in world football.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 1:00 pm
FIFA World Cup - Norway vs Iraq

Iraq and Norway endured two very different routes to qualification, but the pair start on a level playing field at the 64,000 capacity Gillette Stadium in Foxborough as they compete in a highly-competitive World Cup Group I containing France and Senegal.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 12:00 pm
FIFA World Cup - Senegal vs France

As France boss Didier Deschamps oversees his 20th World Cup game in charge, one of the pre-tournament favourites look to justify that tag at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against a Senegal side who made history by qualifying.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 11:00 am
Game of the day - Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A series opener between the Tampa Bay Rays (41-27) and Los Angeles Dodgers (45-27) is scheduled for Monday at 10:10 p.m. ET, at Dodger Stadium.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:20 am
FIFA World Cup - New Zealand vs Iran

One of the most hotly-anticipated World Cup openers, for reasons beyond football, sees Iran and New Zealand clash at the SoFi Stadium in California in a must‑win game for both, with Egypt and Belgium waiting in the wings.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:03 am
FIFA World Cup - Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia

After securing a famous win in their opening game at the last World Cup, Saudi Arabia aim to repeat their opening-game heroics against South American opposition as they face Uruguay in their Group H opener.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:02 am
FIFA World Cup - Egypt vs Belgium

Egypt have never won a match at the FIFA World Cup, but that looks unlikely to change here as they face off with a rampant Belgium side in their Group G opener in Seattle.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:01 am
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2

The main event for the UFC Fight Night 279: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 card takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, NV. The event features a high-stakes flyweight rematch between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:00 am
FIFA World Cup - Cape Verde vs Spain

Amongst the favourites to lift the World Cup in July, Spain take to the stage for the first time to face a Cape Verde side out to cause an upset and make even more history here.

Read more.. June 15th 2026, 6:00 am

Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach

The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as the franchise's new head coach. Splitter succeeds Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach after stepping into the head coach job in Portland last season an

Alex Sarr undergoes foot surgery

As the Wizards ponder their options for the top overall pick in next week’s draft, their No. 2 overall pick from the 2024 draft will spend the summer rehabbing from a significant injury. Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a frac

FIFA finds 'no evidence' of racist gesture by Australian referee Shaun Evans

FIFA said it found no evidence that VAR official Shaun Evans intentionally made a racist hand gesture ahead of the game between Germany and Curaçao. When the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao cut pregame to show the team of vid

Nikola Vucevic confident about getting NBA opportunity

Nikola Vucevic had a disappointing stint in Boston after being acquired at the trade deadline, but he’s not ready to leave the NBA and consider playing in Europe, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The 35-year-old center told Montenegrin news outlet Vij

RJ Harvey undergoes shoulder surgery

The Broncos are hoping for more from RJ Harvey during the running back’s second year in the NFL. However, the former second-round pick will first have to recover from offseason surgery. According to Luca Evans of the Denver Post, Harvey suffered a torn l

Chicago Fire and Inter Miami reportedly most likely MLS teams to sign Neymar after World Cup

MLS has long courted global stars, and Neymar could be the next marquee arrival after the World Cup, with three clubs emerging as the likeliest landing spots. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023, he made only seven appearances for Al-Hilal d

Luis de la Fuente says Spain won't panic despite Cape Verde draw

Coach Luis de la Fuente insisted that tournament favorites Spain won't panic after being held to a 0-0 draw by underdogs Cape Verde in their opening World Cup game Monday. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, starred as Spain were denied a debut victory in

Alphonso Davies yet to return to full training

Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-ho

Braves outright Austin Wynns

Wynns, 35, is a journeyman depth catcher. Over the years, he has suited up for the Orioles, Giants, Dodgers, Rockies, Reds and Athletics. He has a .228/.273/.342 line in 840 major league plate appearances. That’s well below league average but teams presum

Angels designate Drew Pomeranz for assignment

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brett Kerry and recalled right-hander José Fermín from Triple-A Salt Lake. In corresponding moves, they have placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with lo

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Tinus Luc Koblar

The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their top prospects. Forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. This move will move Koblar to North America on the heels of a strong performance with Team Norway at the 20

Blues hire Greg Cronin and Vinny Prospal as assistant coaches

The St. Louis Blues have added more head coaching experience to their bench. The club hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to assistant coach roles on Jim Montgomery‘s bench. The duo will replace the departing Claude Julien and Mike Weber. St. Louis has a

Ron Marinaccio and Craig Stammen suspended by MLB

Major League Baseball announced that Padres right-hander Ron Marinaccio has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a pitch during the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturda

Diamondbacks option Ryan Waldschmidt

The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has been optioned to Triple-A Reno as the corresponding move. Waldschmidt came into this season as the clu

Miami Dolphins sign Major Burns

The Dolphins have made a number of roster moves. The team announced that safety Major Burns has been signed, while Kion Smith has been released. Fellow offensive lineman Carter Warren has been waived with an injury designation. Burns was a member of the

MarShawn Lloyd addresses offseason recovery

Injuries have proven to be a major issue early in MarShawn Lloyd‘s career. The third-year Packers running back is healthy now, though, and an adjusted offseason approach has given team and player optimism for a strong 2026 showing. Lloyd has only played

Tyler Adams says Christian Pulisic will be fine for despite calf injury

As far as Tyler Adams is concerned, the U.S. Men’s National Team faithful can all breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to Christian Pulisic’s status for their second FIFA World Cup game against Australia. Having won their opening game against Paraguay

NY Mets place Christian Scott on IL

The Mets are going to place right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is due to a hip issue, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both Sammon and Heyman say the issue is expected to be minor. Scott last pitc

Spencer Strider to be shut down for 4 weeks

Atlanta released a statement this afternoon stating that Strider will be shut down for four weeks before undergoing a follow-up MRI. He will then begin a throwing progression if that scan is clear. The Braves received good news on injured right-hander Spe

Virgil van Dijk criticizes FIFA World Cup hydration breaks

FIFA introduced the three-minute breaks in each half of every game at the tournament following periods of extreme heat in last summer's revamped Club World Cup. But the move has faced criticism from some, who argue that the initiative has commercial moti

Didier Deschamps says Spain is the 'clear favourite' to win World Cup

Didier Deschamps has downplayed France's status as the leading contenders for the World Cup crown, instead pointing towards a European rival as the team to beat. Speaking ahead of Les Bleus' opening fixture against Senegal, the veteran coach insisted that

Royals acquire Connor Seabold

The Royals have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment last week, receive minor league righty Denis Samudio and cash considerations. Kansas City

NY Mets claim Zack Short

The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers. Detroit designated him for assignment last week. The Mets transferred infielder Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Short is o

Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes says he is playing with Portugal team because he owes them more

Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes is proud to be representing Portugal again at a World Cup, stating the European country helped him launch his football career. The Manchester City right-back, who was born in Rio de Janeiro but moved to Lisbon when he was 12,

Hossam Hassan says Hamza Abdelkarim will 'surprise' fans

New Barcelona signing Hamza Abdelkarim is ready to star at the FIFA World Cup, and could prove that he'll be the player to one day take the mantle from Mohamed Salah as Egypt's talisman, according to head coach Hossam Hassan. The 18-year-old was a surpri

Tunisia fire manager Sabri Lamouchi

Sabri Lamouchi is expecting to be sacked as Tunisia boss. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden in their World Cup opener and next play Japan and the Netherlands. Lamouchi anticipates the Tunisian FA to part ways with him, just one match into their campaign

Jets, G Joe Tippmann agree to extension

One of the New York Jets' bigger draft wins in recent memory is sticking around for the long-term. The team reportedly signed offensive lineman Joe Tippmann to a four-year, $66.4 million deal Monday.

FIFA World Cup - Jordan vs Austria

Jordan’s long-awaited debut on the global stage sees them begin their FIFA World Cup Group J campaign at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium against Austria, who are looking to make up for a 28-year absence from the tournament.

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk hints at potential release

In what has been a wild ongoing saga for 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, this week saw some very interesting updates. The latest of those updates could be indicating an end to the troubled partnership between the two parties as Aiyuk advertises that hi

Tarik Skubal's injury return wasn't his best

Skubal, the two-time reigning Cy Young winner and potential trade candidate, returned to action much faster than most thought he could

FIFA World Cup - Algeria vs Argentina

FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will begin the defence of their crown against Algeria in Kansas City in what could be the start of a historic chapter in world football.

Browns could extend S Grant Delpit

Browns safety Grant Delpit attended mandatory minicamp this week, but he did not participate in practice.

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses perfect game on Mookie Betts error

The Dodgers have 26 no-hitters, the most of any franchise, but Yamamoto just came up short on Saturday vs. the White Sox

FIFA World Cup - Norway vs Iraq

Iraq and Norway endured two very different routes to qualification, but the pair start on a level playing field at the 64,000 capacity Gillette Stadium in Foxborough as they compete in a highly-competitive World Cup Group I containing France and Senegal.

Flyers working on long-term extension with Dan Vladar

To no real surprise, it looks like the Flyers are planning to re-up with their most valuable player.

Giants put reliever Keaton Winn on IL with elbow strain

The Giantshave placed right-handerKeaton Winn on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain just days after he completed back-to-back-to-back outings.

FIFA World Cup - Senegal vs France

As France boss Didier Deschamps oversees his 20th World Cup game in charge, one of the pre-tournament favourites look to justify that tag at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against a Senegal side who made history by qualifying.

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup

Ivory Coast did not make the knockout round in three previous World Cups. Les Éléphant came to the United States set on changing that — and they are off to a great start.

Astros ace Hunter Brown, out since March 31, to return to rotation

Brown, who will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, is scheduled to take the mound at home against the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on Tuesday. He has made four rehab starts, including a five-inning outing for Triple-A Sugar L

MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Athletics

On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Athletics (35-36) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (36-36) at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F

The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father's birth.

Rangers' Corey Seager out 3rd straight with mild concussion

Seager missed 19 games in May and early June with lower back inflammation.

MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs Arizona Diamondbacks

A series opener between the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-35) and Los Angeles Angels (29-43) is scheduled for Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET, at Chase Field.

Spanish soccer player Rafa Mir sentenced to 8-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two women

Rafa Mir has been sentenced by the Fourth Section of the Provincial Court of Valencia to eight and a half years in prison for a crime of sexual assault and another of injuries, as reported this Monday by the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Comm

Braves, Spencer Strider await doctor's evaluation of elbow inflammation

The morning after Spencer Strider exited early during Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Mets at Citi Field, the Braves put the right-hander on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.

MLB Preview - Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs

A series opener between the Chicago Cubs (37-35) and Colorado Rockies (27-45) is scheduled for Monday at 8:05 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field.

Atalanta hires Maurizio Sarri in third coaching change in a year

Atalanta has hired Maurizio Sarri as its new coach, marking the club’s third managerial change in 12 months.

Twins select Kyler Fedko

The Twins are making a move, promoting outfield prospect Kyler Fedko to join the big-league team for their week-long road trip. Orlando Arcia has been designated assignment to make room on both the 26-man and the 40-man rosters.

MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies (38-33), led by Bryce Harper, host Liam Hicks and the Miami Marlins (36-36) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday.