Lionel Messi moved into sole possession of the all-time World Cup scoring lead Monday, netting his 17th and 18th career tournament goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J play and clinched a spot in the Round of 32.
49ers quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones will attend TEU 2026, joining former San Francisco QBs and other NFL stars in Nashville.
Lionel Messi scored twice, including the record-breaking 17th World Cup goal of his career, as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 at Dallas Stadium on Monday.
Just three years removed from her Wimbledon title, Czech tennis star Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for violating the Tennis Anti-Doping Program. Back in December, Vondrousova posted on Instagram that an anti-doping agent showed up at her home to administer a test, but that it was outside her testing window for the […]
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Here are 10 NBA lottery picks who averaged less than 10 points in college, proving teams still bet big on tools, defense, age, and long-term upside.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This past week’s question asked you about Paul Skenes. His numbers, including velocity, are down this year, and […]
Few NBA media feuds have been as public as the one between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James. From their highly publicized clash over Bronny James to Smith calling LeBron a “liar” on national television after their 2025 courtside confrontation, the ESPN personality has rarely hidden his criticism of the four-time NBA champion. Which is […]
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Chris and Roberto's third annual mock draft is here, and the Rangers' fifth-overall pick is still a big question. Here's how they see the top 10 shaking out.
Trae Young is expected to remain in Washington for the long term, as the star guard plans to sign a new four-year contract worth approximately $212 million, according to ESPN. The agreement will include a player option for the fourth season and comes after Young declined his $49 million player option in favor of securing […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are all too familiar with the value of a backup offensive lineman. To boost their depth, the team added 29-year-old Brett Toth, who played a significant role for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025. Toth started four games, in which he played 363 snaps. Prior to last season, Toth played 224 offensive […]
Long before he became one of Senegal’s most dependable midfielders on the international stage, Idrissa Gueye was a young boy chasing a football through the streets and beaches of Dakar. Raised in a modest household, he faced financial challenges but never lacked love, encouragement, or belief from those closest to him. His parents recognized his […]
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New Mavericks coach Dusty May has Masai Ujiri's confidence as the Mavericks build their next championship contender, and this should be the stamp of approval they needed.
The 26-year-old had proclaimed her 2026 season would be “something legendary,” but so far, it has been anything but that. Sha’Carri Richardson opened her season with a fourth-place finish at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League, followed by a similar finish in Xiamen a week later. But she regained her momentum since then and recently clocked her […]
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It took one try more than some expected, but on Monday Carey Price was officially named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Price joins the class of 2026 alongside Brian Burke, Patrice Bergeron, Cindy Curley, Pekka Rinne, and Keith Tkachuk.
Perhaps it is fitting that Price is named the summer that his contract ended and will officially announce his retirement.
“Hockey has taught me a lot of life lessons, especially persistence and never giving up,” said Price in a press release. “The g...
The Cincinnati Reds finally welcomed back some proven reinforcement to their overworked bullpen on Monday afternoon ahead of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Great American Ball Park. Veteran righty Pierce Johnson was activated off the 15-day IL, while the Reds also chose to select the contract of righty Julian Garcia from AAA Louisville. […]
The three best players on the L.A. Rams defense might be the three high-profile additions that Les Snead made over the 2026 offseason. That would be Trent McDuffie, Myles Garrett, and Jaylen Watson. Certainly they are no worse than three upgrades. However, what every fan comes to find out eventually is that their opinions of […]
A guy with access to practice film who hears all the dirt at One Buc Palace (at least most of it) weighed in on the behind-the-scenes chatter after the Bucs wrapped up spring practices. Who was shining? Buccaneers legend Rondé […]
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If the walls in Winnipeg could talk, they’d tell you that Keith Tkachuk was persona non grata 500 miles north of St. Paul. He’s also probably not welcome in Minnesota’s capital city after the Ottawa Senators traded his son, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers over the weekend.
The trade reu...
June 22nd: The Phils made all these moves official today. They recalled Rangel and reinstated Backhus from the IL, with Lazar optioned and Wilson designated for assignment. June 21st: The Phillies are designating right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Lefty Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the club. Righty Max […]
After finding the net against Austria, Lionel Messi has nudged ahead of Miroslav Klose to become the outright top-scorer in men's World Cup history, with 17.
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The Washington Wizards have made costly investments in the past, and while some fans will criticize their long-term vision once again, the organization clearly believes it traded for the right point guard back in January. Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, $212 million contract to remain in D.C., per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The four-time […]
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Chad Gables reaches out, but Maxxine Dupri says no. This week’s episode of WWE Raw featured a touching gesture from Chad Gable, who came out to the ring and personally apologized to his former Alpha Academy friends (Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupri). Otis and Akira Tozawa seemed somewhat accepting of the apology, but Maxxine …
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Are you tired of the Hamilton-adjacent cosplays yet? Well, Braves Country isn’t throwing away its shot to send some Braves to the All-Star Game. But some help may be needed. With three days left remaining in Phase 1 of voting, Major League Baseball has released the second balloting update for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia. […]
Pape Matar Sarr’s journey from Thiaroye, Senegal, to the highest levels of European football was made possible not only by his talent but also by the support of his parents. Recognizing his potential from a young age, they encouraged his passion for football while ensuring he remained committed to his education and enjoyed a well-rounded […]
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Raddysh broke out this past season with 22 goals and 48 assists.