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France Aims to Honor Deschamps in Final World Cup Group Game

France's national team is determined to honor grieving coach Didier Deschamps in their final World Cup group game against Norway. Read more here.

World Cup photos: Superfans, celebrities turn out for United States vs. Turkey

Fans fill Los Angeles Stadium for World Cup match between US and Turkey.

Former Southside receiver Duke Smith suddenly removed from Auburn roster

Auburn redshirt freshman wide receiver Duke Smith is no longer a member of the football program, an official team spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, June 23.

Eberechi Eze happy to bide his time with England after Arsenal experience

Eze took time to settle in at the Emirates Stadium after his summer move from Crystal Palace and has only played 16 minutes at the World Cup so far.

Why Leafs GM John Chayka wants to maximize draft capital

New boss talked of his strategy ahead of his first Toronto draft, what he values in picks and roles Mats Sundin and scouts have. Read more.

Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

New Zealand bemoan lack of ‘clinical nature’ despite dominating England

New Zealand lost two wickets in the final two balls on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge

Saracens' Totoa Auvaa not punished for Ben Stokes incident

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

Bruno Fernandes' stance on summer transfer away from Man Utd revealed with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr ready to pounce

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly reached a definitive decision regarding his future at Old Trafford amid continued interest from the Saudi Pro League. Despite a lucrative release clause and the lure of a potential reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese playmaker has signalled his intention to remain with the Red Devils for at least one more year.

Antonin Kinsky set to sign new Tottenham deal

Antonin Kinsky has turned things around at Tottenham, with the keeper now set to sign a new five-year deal and take the No. 1 spot

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea - AP News

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute and South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind Mexico, which won all …

Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested, faces life in prison on kidnapping, robbery charges - USA Today

The Florida state attorney's office announced in a press release that Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested and will face felony charges.

Wizards, Magic, Bucks Officially Finalize Three-Team Trade - HoopsRumors.com

The deal involves No. 46 pick Felix Okpara, No. 51 pick Izaiyah Nelson, and No. 60 pick Malique Lewis.

Czechia 0-3 Mexico Stats: Co-Hosts Stay Perfect as Ochoa Makes Milestone World Cup Appearance - Opta Analyst

Mexico were already assured of a spot in the World Cup knockout stages, but they ended their Group A campaign with yet another victory.

Blazers owner talks Moda Center renovation funding at Portland Metro Chamber meeting - KATU

The new owner of the Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon, spoke with the Portland Metro Chamber Wednesday about the future of the Moda Center and a plan for funding a ren

Tuch traded to Capitals by Sabres, signs 8-year, $84 million contract - NHL.com

Buffalo receives Kampf, 3rd-round draft pick for forward, who had 33 goals this season

2026 NBA draft grades: Winners, losers for all 30 teams - ESPN

Which team won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Ben Golliver grades all 30 teams.

2026 NBA Draft: Bucks trade for No. 60 pick, select Malique Lewis - Brew Hoop

The Milwaukee Bucks ended the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting Malique Lewis with the No. 60 overall pick.

Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA Draft - On3

After averaging 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds across his lone season with North Carolina, Henri Veesaar is headed to the NBA.

Bulls SLAP at second round of NBA Draft, making a pair of trades - Chicago Sun-Times

While the second round didn't exactly answer the outside-shooting questions the Bulls have, new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham made it clear he was aware of the holes on the roster.

Reports: Grizzlies trade for Isaiah Stewart, sending picks back to Pistons - NBA.com

The Grizzlies stay active on the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft, adding big man Isaiah Stewart from Detroit.

Indiana Pacers get Purdue star, Westfield native Braden Smith in NBA Draft trade - Fox 59

INDIANAPOLIS — Braden Smith is set to be an Indiana Pacer. The former Purdue star and NCAA Division I men’s career assist record holder was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 38th overall pick. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Chicago traded Smith to t…

Charania: Celtics "Actively Engaged" In Jaylen Brown Trade Talks - HoopsRumors.com

Talks were held on Tuesday with several interested teams, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Cavs select Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with No. 34 pick in 2026 NBA Draft - Cleveland.com

Wolves Select Isaiah Evans With 33rd Pick in NBA Draft: Instant Grade - Sports Illustrated

The Timberwolves land a player many thought would be taken in the first round of the draft.

Sabres sign Benson to 7-year contract - NHL.com

The 21-year-old winger gets $7.5 million/year through 2032-33.

Vinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland - Al Jazeera

Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius Jr scored first two goals and Neymar returned to seal top spot in World Cup group.

World Cup 2026 standings: Who's in, who's out and every team's path to the Round of 32 - Yahoo Sports

Here's where every group stands as the World Cup knockout picture takes shape, including who's through, who's eliminated and what each team needs to reach...

Brendan Sorsby case puts NFLPA in an awkward spot, since he’s not a union member - NBC Sports

Letting Sorsby into the supplemental draft would cost a current union member his job.

Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022 - ESPN

Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.

UFC champ Tom Aspinall is finally ready to return, Eddie Hearn says — but with one condition - Yahoo Sports

Also: Ian Machado Garry has joined Aspinall as the latest UFC fighter to sign with Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency.

Predators Acquire Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, Third-Round Pick in 2029 NHL Draft From Colorado - NHL.com

Drury Matched Career High in Points Last Season With 27

Red Sox reactions: Marcelo Mayer’s huge error on routine play leads to loss - MassLive

Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone - Al Jazeera

Madibo’s tackle on Kone in the team’s Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.

Warriors reportedly receiving No. 11 pick trade offer led to draft room scene - NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Golden State Warriors reportedly receiving a trade offer for the No. 11 pick led to the viral draft room scene with Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob.

Fans lament ticket prices for new Bills stadium: ‘outrageous’ - WIVB News 4

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills Mafia could be found in force in Orchard Park on Wednesday, just one day after the ribbon was cut on the new Highmark Stadium. Fans from as far as Florida, Tennessee and even Texas were admiring the outside of the new stadium. Non…

Why USA will be watching Bosnia vs. Qatar closely today - USA Today

The USMNT still has one final group match on Thursday, June 25, against Turkey, but arguably the more consequential match will take place the day before in Seattle.

Bickerstaff: Nori's contract with Portland a 'slap in the face' - ESPN

J.B. Bickerstaff, coach of the Pistons and president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, calls the structure of new Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori's contract a "slap in the face to our value."

FBS Oversight Committee introduces proposal to modify football calendar - NCAA.org

<p>The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee introduced a proposal to modify out-of-season activities, the preseason practice period and the notification-of-transfer period.</p>

Drug charges against Olympic skier Bode Miller to be dismissed, lawyer says - NBC News

A pair of misdemeanor drug charges filed against former U.S.