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FIFA World Cup - England vs France

France and England will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM local time (21:00 UTC) at Miami Stadium. Both teams are coming off semifinal defeats, with France falling to Spain and England dropping a 2-1 mat

Read more.. July 18th 2026, 6:40 am
FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs Spain

The Spain vs Argentina clash will decide the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 as defending champions Argentina meet European champions Spain in New York. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a final packed with world-class talent and huge stakes.

Read more.. July 18th 2026, 6:20 am
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman

Former middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis and long-time welterweight champ Kamaru Usman clash in Saturday’s main event, going head-to-head in an effort to cement their standing in the 185-pound ranks.

Read more.. July 18th 2026, 6:00 am

Emiliano Martínez admits playing with broken finger

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez admitted he's been playing through pain in his right hand throughout the World Cup after avoiding a recommended operation in order to participate in the tournament.

Thomas Tuchel says negative fan opinion will not affect his England conviction

Thomas Tuchel has insisted a downturn in public opinion towards him will not change his desire to manage England at Euro 2028. The Football Association want Tuchel to continue and the former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Sa

Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France stage 14

Tadej Pogacar wins mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France amid huge crowds in the Vosges to extend his lead over Jonas Vingegaard to four and a half minutes.

Adam Erne receiving KHL interest

Veteran unrestricted free agent winger Adam Erne is receiving interest from at least one KHL team.

MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees

The New York Yankees (54-43) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-36), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 8:08 p.m. ET.

Canucks hire Ryan Papaioannou as AHL Head Coach

The Abbotsford Canucks have a new bench boss. The Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate named Ryan Papaioannou as the new head coach on Friday.

Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’

The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd.

MLB Preview - San Francisco Giants vs Seattle Mariners

The San Francisco Giants (42-55) and Seattle Mariners (48-50) will clash on Saturday at T-Mobile Park, starting at 8:08 p.m. ET.

Nathan Legare linked to KHL

Unrestricted free agent winger Nathan Legare has been linked to a couple of KHL teams as he searches for his next contract.

Brewers initially using Lance McCullers Jr. in relief

The Brewers activated newly-acquired righty Lance McCullers Jr. from the 15-day injured list for the start of the second half. Lefty Jared Koenig was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

MLB Preview - Texas Rangers vs Atlanta Braves

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (56-40) are hosting the Texas Rangers (49-48), at 4:10 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.

Fred VanVleet talks ACL recovery, optimism for 2026/27

Former Wichita State point guard Fred VanVleet recently revealed plans to make his NBA return this preseason.

Former Bills CB Levi Wallace retires

Wallace came out of Alabama as an undrafted free agent.

MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Milwaukee Brewers

Jake Bauers and the Milwaukee Brewers take the field against Otto Lopez and the Miami Marlins at American Family Field on Saturday, at 4:10 p.m. ET.

Orioles acquire Rudy Martin Jr. from Royals

Martin heads to Baltimore after triggering the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with Kansas City. The 30-year-old has yet to reach the big leagues and has spent more than a decade toiling away in the minors. He’s put together a strong season in the

Texans RT Braden Smith had neck surgery

Texans RT Braden Smith is recovering from neck surgery, but he should be ready for camp.

MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox (48-48) will try to extend an 11-game winning streak on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays (56-40), with first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.

Lakers promoting Zach Guthrie to Assistant Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are promoting South Bay coach Zach Guthrie to a Lakers assistant coach and head of player development on JJ Redick's staff.

Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike ‘pointed in the right direction’

There were positive reports about Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike’s prospects for playing in 2026 throughout the offseason and General Manager Eric DeCosta provided another one on Thursday.

MLB Preview - New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies

At Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies (54-44) play the New York Mets (41-57), with first pitch at 4:05 p.m. ET.

“Multiple teams” asking Nationals about Luis Garcia Jr.

Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is drawing trade attention from “multiple teams”. None of the talks have gone beyond “a preliminary stage,” as the Nats are still evaluating their plans heading into the August 3 trade deadline.

Packers’ rookie G Jager Burton impressing early

After trading for Micah Parsons last year, the Packers didn’t have a first-round pick in April. The team is still expecting some strong contributions from its rookie class, though, and it may have found a surprise contributor in fifth-rounder Jager Burton

MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians

On Saturday, July 18 at 1:10 p.m. ET, a three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates will begin.

Guardians’ CJ Kayfus undergoes season-ending ankle surgery

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that first-baseman/outfield prospect CJ Kayfus sustained a right ankle injury in a recent game against Lehigh Valley.

Eagles WR Makai Lemon healthy for camp

With training camp nearing, Eagles WR Makai Lemon has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.

MLB Preview - Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels

The New York Yankees (54-43) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-36), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 8:08 p.m. ET.

FIFA World Cup - England vs France

France and England will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM local time (21:00 UTC) at Miami Stadium. Both teams are coming off semifinal defeats, with France falling to Spain and England dropping a 2-1 mat

FIFA World Cup - Argentina vs Spain

The Spain vs Argentina clash will decide the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 as defending champions Argentina meet European champions Spain in New York. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a final packed with world-class talent and huge stakes.

UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman

Former middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis and long-time welterweight champ Kamaru Usman clash in Saturday’s main event, going head-to-head in an effort to cement their standing in the 185-pound ranks.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses speculation on Rohit Sharma's ODI future

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed the speculation that the Lord's ODI between England and India could be Rohit Sharma's last international match. The talk about Rohit's retirement escalated on Thursday midway through the second ODI in Cardiff, w

ICC sanctions Mohammad Nawaz for anti-doping violation

The ICC has sanctioned Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Nawaz for a violation of the ICC's anti-doping code and handed him a three-month ban. The ban was backdated, according to an ICC statement, to May 1, 2026, the date from which he began a voluntary provis

Alex Kostritsyn wins first live poker tournament in 15 years

Alexander Kostritsyn conquered a star-studded field in one of the most prestigious mixed game tournaments at WSOP 2026. His victory earned him his first-ever gold bracelet and a prize of $872,052.

Zach Collaros ruled out as he continues to deal with neck injury

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers won’t have quarterback Zach Collaros available for their matchup against the Ottawa REDBLACKS. The Bombers have listed Collaros as out on their injury report on Friday as the quarterback continues to deal with a neck injury that

Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark is being used for ‘political ping pong'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a political football in this country. Silver, speaking during the CNBC x Boardroom summit in New York City, also declined to answer when asked if a report that

Bryson DeChambeau issued 2-shot penalty at The Open Championship

The R&A assessed Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty following his second round in the 154th Open Championship for allegedly improving his lie in the tall grass before his second shot on the fifth hole. DeChambeau had moved into solo second at 7 under

Amanda Serrano to defend unified title in first boxing event on TikTok LIVE

Amanda Serrano's mission to retire with the women's knockout record is in full swing as the unified featherweight champion will get the opportunity to break Christy Martin's record of 32 knockouts on Aug. 21, when she faces Lucrecia Manzur at Pechanga Res

Mauro Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13

Swiss rider Mauro Schmid beat Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-man sprint finish to win the 13th and longest stage of the Tour de France on Friday, July 17.

Ron Hunt passes away at age 85

The Mets announced that former big leaguer Ron Hunt has passed away at the age of 85. Hunt played in 12 big league seasons as a prototypical old-school scrappy guy. He didn’t have much power but was difficult to strike out and got on base by intentionally

Wyatt Kalynuk signs with EC Salzburg

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will extend his career in Europe. After one-year stops in Finland and Russia, the 29 year old has signed a contract with EC Salzburg of Austria’s IceHL per an announcement from the University of Wisconsin

Minnesota Wild confident Quinn Hughes will sign extension

The Minnesota Wild remain confident that star defenseman Quinn Hughes will sign an extension with the club, head coach John Hynes told Star Tribune Sports. Hughes has one year remaining on the six-year, $47.1MM deal he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in

Red Sox re-sign Tommy Kahnle

The Red Sox have re-signed right-hander Tommy Kahnle to a minor league deal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. Meanwhile, catcher Matt Thaiss has been released from his minor league deal. Kahnle signed a minor

Cardinals place JoJo Romero on IL

The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Scott Blewett. He takes the active roster spot of left-hander JoJo Romero, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis, retroactive to July 14. Catcher Yohel

Monshun Sales commits to Indiana

Indiana football landed the highest-rated recruit in program history when five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales committed to the Hoosiers, beating out finalists Alabama, LSU, Ohio State and Texas for a prospect who probably had no business considering Ind

Ravens sign Ethan Pocic

Former Browns center Ethan Pocic is going from one AFC North franchise to another. He will join the Ravens on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The contract is worth up to $4.5MM, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This agreement com

NFL suspends Ryan Gold for gambling violation

The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. The league said Friday that its investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regardi

Garry Sobers passes away at age 89

Garry Sobers, the legendary West Indies allrounder and one of the sport's most towering icons, has died at his home in Barbados. He was 89 years old. Sobers played 93 Test matches for West Indies between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8032 runs at an average of 5

Levi Wallace announces his retirement

Longtime NFL cornerback Levi Wallace announced his retirement on social media, ending a seven-year career spent with the Bills, Steelers, and Broncos. Wallace, 31, signed in Buffalo as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama in 2018. He did not make the 5

Astros select Lucas Spence

The Astros announced that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee. Sp

Jaret Anderson-Dolan signs in SHL

Former Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan has decided to begin his European professional career, signing a two-year contract with Brynäs IF in the SHL. The No. 41 pick of the 2017 NHL draft, Anderson-Do

Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale

The Philadelphia Flyers and RFA defenseman Jamie Drysdale have agreed on a four-year, $6.5MM AAV contract extension, per a team announcement. The deal allows both parties to avoid the arbitration process. Philadelphia entered the week with its two key RF

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