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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]

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]

Full hearts, empty kegs, can't lose: Scotland's Ta...
Scotland's Tartan Army has been one of the stories of the 2026 World Cup so far, drinking its way through Boston and bringing bonhomie, passion and national pride after nearly 30 years away from the tournament.[read more]

Pulisic sits but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to...
The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: it found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup.[read more]

No Pulisic? No problem: Freeman, Adams lead the wa...
Strong performances from Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman earned high ratings, but it was Alex Freeman who stood out.[read more]

'It's a want to': How the Fever have dialed in on ...
After a 4-4 start, the Fever have settled into winning ways -- just in time for the toughest stretch of their season.[read more]

'It really had all come to life': Leslie, Lobo and...
The WNBA's first game on June 21, 1997, was a mix of relief, exhaustion and excitement.[read more]

Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.[read more]

Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...
Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.[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]