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Which players dropped out of the NFL top-10 rankin...

New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here's who's trying to get back.

What's in an emote? Analyzing 747 gestures during ...

For years, soccer lineups were just static lists of names, but the 2026 World Cup has given us two-to-three-second videos in which players …

World Cup Daily: Final winners (and fans!) to get ...

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we enter the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup.

MLB All-Star Week buzz: Latest intel on trade rumo...

Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Which stars could be dealt? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Philly.

World Cup winners to claim 'championship rings'

The winners of the World Cup will be awarded championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals.

The Open Championship 2026: The best sights, sound...

Here are some of the top sights, sounds and highlights from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Why Messi is the best player at the World Cup -- and the best male athlete of all time

Lionel Messi has long been considered the greatest soccer player ever, but he's so much more than that. He's the best male athlete, in any …

Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky

Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major leag…

Silver: Unfair to turn Clark into 'political footb...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical pl…

Heat's Riley makes LeBron pitch; Giannis 'excited'...

Pat Riley and Giannis Antetokounmpo said that they would love for LeBron James to return to the Miami Heat.

Giannis: 'Whatever it takes' to win with Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo, fueled by the pressure in Miami and the Heat's championship history, is hungry to win a title in South Beach.

Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina

Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: "Nothing was handed to us."

Day 1 at the Open Championship: An unlikely leader...

Jackson Suber had never been to Europe before and now he's on top of the leaderboard following the first round at Royal Birkdale.

Suber leads after the first round of his first Ope...

Jackson Suber leads after the first round of his first Open Championship.

Illinois awards AD Whitman with extension, raise

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.

Ream: U.S. in 'shock' at poor showing in WC exit

USMNT captain Tim Ream said he and his teammates were in "shock" following their poor performance in exiting the 2026 World Cup at the hand…

UM did not discuss AD Manuel's future at meeting

The University of Michigan's board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.

MLB to open season March 24, pending lockout

Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games - if there is an opening…