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How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? Clinchi...
Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends? Here's what you need to know.[read more]
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S....
All 48 teams have played one group game, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like after one week?[read more]
Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.[read more]
Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.[read more]
Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.[read more]
U.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts
The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.[read more]
📈 Which NFL breakouts and fall offs will continue...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?[read more]
Wings rookie Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, will play in Project B this offseason, she announced on social media.[read more]
Spain's Yamal: Not yet ready to play full 90 mins
Spain forward Lamine Yamal said that he's "ready" to play against Saudi Arabia on Sunday but also acknowledged that now "isn't the moment to play a full game."[read more]
Iran to file complaint over WC travel restrictions...
Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.[read more]