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The Expanded 2026 World Cup Creates A New Knockout-Round Bubble

The expanded 2026 World Cup format changes the path to the knockout round. A simulation of past third-place teams shows why four points should be safe, three points puts teams on the bubble and goal difference could decide who advances.

ByGiovanni Malloy,

Contributor

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Immigrants Make World Cup Teams Feel At Home

Tens of millions of immigrants to the United States and Canada may take special interest in the World Cup, particularly the Brazilian, Haitian and Ecuadorian diasporas.

ByBeau Dure,

Contributor

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WWE’s Reported Creative Plans For CM Punk’s Return

WWE star CM Punk has been off TV since WrestleMania and could be slated for a move to SmackDown for a blockbuster feud.

ByBlake Oestriecher,

Contributor

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Major League Volleyball Ends Year Three With Record Growth

Major League Volleyball posts record year-three numbers as the league expands with a new Los Angeles team led by former Olympian and pro player Alisha Childress.

ByAllison Smith,

Contributor

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What Empty Seats At World Cup In Guadalajara Do And Don’t Tell Us

It's still a little too soon to tell if FIFA erred significantly in its unprecedentedly expensive World Cup ticket pricing scheme.

ByIan Nicholas Quillen,

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The Athletics Are Giving Las Vegas A Taste Of Baseball In The Desert

The Athletics, who currently play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas are playing six games in their future home city this week and the offense is whopping.

ByDan Freedman,

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Dalton Rushing Among Best Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 13

Jung Hoo Lee and Dalton Rushing and are among the top options to consider on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for Week 13.

ByMike Barner,

Contributor

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The Packers And Spurs Have A Lot In Common — And That’s Not A Good Thing

The Green Bay Packers couldn't finish games in 2025, much like the San Antonio Spurs now.

ByRob Reischel,

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Braves’ ‘Family’ Backstop Reunites With AL Club Shortly After Roster Cut

The Atlanta Braves saw a veteran catcher cut ties with the organization right after they brought in a replacement for the roster.

ByPeter Chawaga,

Contributor

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Cardinals Starter Sends 3-Word Message On Return To Dodgers Form

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former Rookie of the Year Award candidate offered a response on returning to his best with the St. Louis Cardinals.

ByPeter Chawaga,

Contributor

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Former Cubs Infielder, World Series Champ, Returns After Retirement Decision

The Chicago Cubs received a surprising update on a former World Series champion contributor who decided to retire after a health scare.

ByPeter Chawaga,

Contributor

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Former Phillies Star Slugger Suddenly Cut By New Team Amid Power Surge

The Philadelphia Phillies one-time cornerstone infielder was released from his latest team despite a strong season at the plate.

ByPeter Chawaga,

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Blue Jays’ Former All-Star Prospect Retires After Team Window ‘Shut’

The Toronto Blue Jays received news that a former All-Star talent made a midseason retirement decision at age 28.

ByPeter Chawaga,

Contributor

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MLB Best Home Run Bets For June 12, 2026—Chourio And Eldridge

Find out which two young boppers have the best betting odds and the highest likelihood of hitting a home run tonight on MLB’s 15-game slate.

ByJosh Shepardson,

Contributor

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Collection Of World Cup Jerseys Brings Soccer History To Life

The exhibit was curated by MatchWornShirt, a Dutch-based company that specializes in auctioning game-worn jerseys.

ByClemente Lisi,

Contributor

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Cherie DeVaux In The Spotlight After Kentucky Derby And Belmont Wins

After becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, Cherie Devaux followed with a win in the Belmont Stakes and is now in the sports spotlight.

ByDanny Brewer,

Contributor

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Dousing Fires: Bryan Baker, Kevin Kelly Pace Impressive Rays’ Bullpen

The Tampa Bay Rays' Bryan Baker is a first-time closer who was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles for a draft pick at the 2025 trade deadline.

ByTom Layberger,

Contributor

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Exclusive: Dwyane Wade Chimes In On NBA Finals As Series Extends

NBA legend Dwyane Wade gave his thoughts on the NBA Finals series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s nail-biting Game 4. 

ByLeocciano Callao,

Contributor

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Real Madrid Officially Announces Mourinho As New Head Coach

Real Madrid has officially announced Jose Mourinho as its new head coach through a communicado released on Thursday evening in Spain.

ByTom Sanderson,

Senior Contributor

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How Somali Referee World Cup Absence Reflects Wider Global Power Struggles

Instead of being a celeberation of soccer, this summer's World Cup has become a geopolitical battlefield upon which contests for power and influence are being played out.

BySimon Chadwick ,

Contributor

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Real Madrid ‘Very Close’ To Signing Bernardo Silva, Reports MARCA

Bernardo Silva is 'very close' to joining Real Madrid after the Spanish giant sent him a formal transfer offer.

ByTom Sanderson,

Senior Contributor

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Serena Williams Exits Queen’s Club After Doubles Partner Victoria Mboko Suffers Injury

Williams and Mboko pulled out of the doubles competition, ending their run before their second-round match.

ByAdam Zagoria,

Contributor

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Josh Berry To Leave Wood Brothers Racing After 2026 NASCAR Season

He has a loyal fanbase and demonstrated his ability to compete— and win—at NASCAR’s highest level, but there is an elephant-in-the-room sized issue for Josh Berry.

ByGreg Engle,

Contributor

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How The World Cup Created Great, Era-Defining Hits For FIFA’s Biggest Stage

A global journey through every FIFA World Cup anthem, exploring how each official song shaped the emotion, culture, and memory of football’s biggest stage.

ByDesjah Altvater,

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What To Expect From The USMNT In The World Cup

Here's what you need to know about the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2026 World Cup.

ByMichael Lewis,

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