World Cup live updates, latest bracket: Lionel Messi, Argentina headline Friday's final Round of 32 slate - Yahoo Sports

Follow along here for the latest World Cup results, schedule updates, highlights and news as the knockout stage continues.

LIVE: F1 British Grand Prix updates - sprint qualifying coming up | Live text - Motorsport.com

Follow along for updates from Formula 1 sprint qualifying ahead of the British Grand Prix

James Dolan's Son Quentin Takes over as President, COO of NHL's Rangers - Bleacher Report

James Dolan is ceding control of the NHL's New York Rangers to his 32-year-old son Quentin Dolan.

Rich Paul Breaks Down LeBron James’ Options In Free Agency - Hoops Rumors

Rich Paul broke out a white board on his Game Over podcast to identify 10 teams considered options for his star client.

Dan’s Daily: Trade Speculations; Old Washington; Questioning the Penguins - Pittsburgh Hockey Now

The Pittsburgh Penguins were quiet on Day 2 of NHL free agency. No signings and no trades, but we were […]

Wimbledon 2026 results: Naomi Osaka beats Daria Kasatkina to reach fourth round for first time - BBC

Former world number one Naomi Osaka speeds into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time with a confident win over Daria Kasatkina.

Noah Hiles: Who's to blame for Paul Skenes’ struggles? A deep dive reveals plenty of possibilities - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House - MMA Fighting

Max Holloway had a laugh at Justin Gaethje’s comments about potentially meeting again in the future

Armstrong gets MSR contract extension, moves to No. 60 for 2027 - RACER - Racing News

Meyer Shank Racing has found its replacement for Felix Rosenqvist by signing his teammate Marcus Armstrong to a multi-year extension and moving him to the No. 60 Honda Rosenqvist will vacate at the end of the season for Arrow McLaren.

Rich Paul reveals LeBron James’ free agency finalists on whiteboard during podcast - SB Nation

Where should LeBron play next season?

Top remaining NHL free agents: The best 2026 UFAs still on the board - Daily Faceoff

Day 3 begins with five of Daily Faceoff's top 20 UFAs still on the board.

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirms Sixers have LeBron James' attention: 'Everything has changed' - PhillyVoice

On Friday morning's edition of his podcast, "Game Over," Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul spoke glowingly about the Sixers as a potential fit for LeBron James.

Caitlin Clark's peers make it crystal clear they hate her with insulting All-Star game vote - Fox News

WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark the 11th-best guard in All-Star voting despite her leading stats in assists and points per game this season.

World Cup 2026: England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26k - BBC

Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's last 16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology - CNN

It’s been called one of, if not the biggest VAR decision in World Cup history. Whatever you call it, it was one that left Croatia heartbroken and Portugal thanking its lucky stars.

What NBA execs are buzzing about after a wild week of free agency - ESPN

After the Jaylen Brown trade, hundreds of millions spent on centers and a shocking cap development, here's the latest NBA buzz as we enter Week 2 of free agency.

Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany boss, Jürgen Klopp lined up as replacement - ESPN

Julian Nagelsmann is out as the Germany head coach following the team's shock exit from the World Cup in the round of 32, with talks already being sought with Jürgen Klopp to replace him.

TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America - The Hollywood Reporter

The American men's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina draws more than 24 million viewers in early Nielsen ratings.

Key takeaways as concerns mount for scuffling Padres - MLB.com

LOS ANGELES -- The Padres lost by 20 runs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. And somehow, a day later, things got worse. On the field, San Diego blew an early six-run lead en route to a 12-7 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night. Off the field, they were dealing

Switzerland vs Algeria Stats: Embolo and Ndoye End 88-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win - Opta Analyst

Switzerland will face Colombia or Ghana in the last 16 of the World Cup as goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye helped them down Algeria.

Paige Bueckers propels Wings to comeback win vs. Sun in Hartford - ESPN

With Dallas down double digits in the fourth, Paige Bueckers erupted with 11 points and did not miss a basket to propel the Wings to a comeback victory over the Sun.

Julio Rodríguez in concussion protocol after exiting Thursday's game - The Seattle Times

On the day their lineup was as close as it’s been to full strength in weeks, the Mariners were immediately hit with two more injury scares Thursday night.

World Cup 2026: Portugal pay tribute to Diogo Jota after win over Croatia, nearly 1 year after his death - Yahoo Sports

Jota and his brother André Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025.

Fans in Los Angeles line up for exclusive Dodgers One Piece anime giveaway - ABC7 Los Angeles

Fans line up as One Piece returns to Dodger Stadium with exclusive anime giveaway, already preselling for hundreds of dollars online.

Stenberg Talks ELC, Positional Preference, Celebrini Excitement - San Jose Hockey Now

The San Jose Sharks have signed Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract. Terms were not disclosed.        “I’m just super-thankful and […]

Atlantic Notes: Leonard, Shamet, Wolf, Nnaji - HoopsRumors.com

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, Landry Shamet's journey to securing his new deal with the Knicks, Danny Wolf's role with the Nets, and more.

Sophie Cunningham Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA’s Caitlin Clark Decision - Athlon Sports

Caitlin Clark was not included in the WNBA's 30th anniversary poster, which shocked many fans.

The Draft is just over a week away! Find out if the landscape has changed with our latest mock - MLB.com

We’re now just a week away from “go time” – the start of the 2026 MLB Draft. And yes, that means this is our penultimate mock (Man, I love that word). Jim Callis and I will provide one more final projection of the top 40 picks late on Friday, on

BKFC president David Feldman explodes on ‘f*cking punk’ fighter after trying to shove his opponent off stage during weigh-ins - MMA Fighting

BKFC president David Feldman took security into his own hands after an ugly incident at the Liberty Brawl weigh-ins.

Sources: Billy Donovan to become lead assistant for Spurs - ESPN

Billy Donovan agreed to become the lead assistant coach for San Antonio and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources said.

Buy, sell or stand pat? Sizing up the MLB trade deadline plans for the Nationals, Marlins, Blue Jays and more - Yahoo Sports

With so many teams in the middle of the standings, deciding whether to be a buyer or seller becomes a challenge.

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals — and he’s not alone - MassLive

How ‘Country Roads’ became the soundtrack of the US team’s World Cup run - AP News

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories. John Denver's estate says the song’s simple, relatable message has…

Spain 3-0 Austria Stats: La Roja Ease into the World Cup Last 16 in Los Angeles - Opta Analyst

Look back at all the best stats from this 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-32 match with our Spain vs Austria stats page.

Get-in price for US’s World Cup knockout match in Seattle is huge - Seattle Sports

Here's what it costs to get into the stadium for the United States vs. Belgium round-of-16 World Cup match in Seattle.

Texas A&M ‘Wrecking Crew’ linebacker Keith Mitchell dead at 51 - KBTX News 3

Mitchell was a member of the “Wrecking Crew” defense from 1993-96, including the 1993 Southwest Conference champion squad.

Novak Djokovic says ‘people need to cool off a little bit with judgment’ on Serena Williams - NBC Sports

Williams still cranked out serves faster than 120 mph and dictated points with her heavy groundstrokes.

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis - AP News

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam. The princess early last year announced her cancer was in remission. She's the patron of the A…

2026 MLB All-Star Game: Predicting the starting lineups for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia - CBS Sports

Let's make some predictions before the starters are revealed on Saturday, including tough decisions at starting pitcher

Ovechkin to return for 22nd season, signs 1-year contract with Capitals - NHL.com

NHL all-time leading goal-scorer will turn 41 in September

NYRA persevering with opening-day card at Saratoga - Daily Racing Form

Despite a forecast that calls for temperatures in the low-to-mid-90s and a heat index between the high-90s and 100, the New York Racing Association plans to proceed with the opening-day program of the 46-day Saratoga meet on Friday.

Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why - NPR

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

Canzano: Is there another move out there for the Pac-12? - Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

A look at Teresa Gould's mission.

Massachusetts city imposes curfew for Cape Verde World Cup match - NBC News

The curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday in parts of Brockton, home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities.

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup - AP News

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the tick…

Pre Classic Friday: Lutkenhaus Chases 800m AR; Spencer Targets Webb’s Record - LetsRun.com

There is a short but sweet program at Pre from 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. ET on Friday night. It's worth staying up late to watch Cooper Lutkenhaus vs. Donavan Brazier and Grant Fisher vs. Parker Wolfe. MB: Send It: Cooper Lutkenhaus is going to break the A…

$3 Goodwill jacket now expected to sell for up to $250,000 - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas

A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina - NPR

World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16.

Nine things we learned on day one of F1's British Grand Prix - The Race

F1 2026 cars spoiling Silverstone, Lego race causing both fear and excitement, and much more from British GP Thursday

Your Guide To The 2026 Tour de France - Defector

Now that we’ve covered two of the most interesting fellas who will be riding the 2026 Tour de France, and the theory of why they’ll be riding this particular route, it’s time to talk about the route itself. This year’s Tour will span 3,321 kilometers of Spain…