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Ranked: The top 50 players at the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!

Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result.

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'Never thought he'd grow up to be the player he is today': Why Jalen Brunson might be built for this
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.

The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run
Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.


AROUND THE DIAMOND
Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would rock the MLB trade deadline
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.

Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate him
Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.


NCAA BASEBALL SUPER REGIONALS

SORSBY TO PLAY
Wetzel: Sorsby ruling a temporary injunction that will cause permanent damage
"Ridiculous, short-sighted and illogical." It's hard for Dan Wetzel to comprehend a judge's ruling that will enable Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play college football this season.

Cap casualties to trade fireworks: Inside NFL's historic blockbuster day


NFL OFFSEASON
MANDATORY MINICAMPS BEGIN THIS WEEK
From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everything we're watching at minicamps
NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.

Which NFL teams are most likely to have a big turnaround this season?
We stacked last season's last-place finishers in each division by their chances to jump all the way to first.

American soccer still has a global stigma: Can the USMNT change that?


QUEST FOR THE CUP
GAME 4: 8 P.M. ET TUESDAY ON ABC
'A lot of kids flying around here': How the Hurricanes have weathered a playoff baby boom
Three Carolina defensemen have recently expanded their families. Here's how the team has helped them juggle the new responsibilities.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Golden Knights take 2-1 lead after Game 3 thriller
A wild win for Vegas has the team two wins away from another Stanley Cup.

Top Headlines
- Sorsby granted injunction, eligible to play in '26
- MSG security tight ahead of Trump's Game 3 trip
- Broncos' Cooper pleads not guilty; trial date set
- OKC GM backs Chet as 'underdog,' defends SGA
- Hawks, coach Snyder agree to multiyear contract
- Knicks: Winning bid for celebrity row seats $1M
- Sources: QB Brissett to report for Cards minicamp
- Federer to take part in US Open exhibition event
- 🍼 How Canes' new dads juggle Stanley Cup run
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