​Q: What do we need to hear from Giannis Antetokounmpo at his welcome event? – Franklin.A: That he’s healthy. That he’s hungry. That he is committed to signing an extension when that window opens in January. The expectation is that all three will be forthcoming.

   ​KANSAS CITY, MO — “Muchachos,” undoubtedly provided the soundtrack to Argentina’s 2022 World Cup title run. The sing-song chorus of a modified version of a drinking song by La Mosca Tsé-Tsé was heard all over Qatar.But with its references to putting a third star on

   ​High school prospects make a spectacle of their college decisions. Some go in the way of the traditional hats on the table, but others have used live animals, skydiving stunts, or scripted short films to announce their decision.Now, what about players returning to school, which

   ​Trying to get back to the World Cup final for the first time since winning it all on home soil in 1966, England faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Wednesday’s semifinal, a matchup carrying decades of history and bad blood.England boss Thomas Tuchel made headlines

   ​La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini is determined to involve Gianluigi Buffon in his project, offering the former goalkeeper a primary role within the Azzurri.Newly-appointed Italy technical director Maldini wants to include Buffon in his Azzurri project, according to Gazzetta.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe

   ​Whilst Didier Deschamps complained about the quality of refereeing as France exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the semi-final stage, Rayan Cherki (22) laid the blame on him and his teammates.Les Bleus had been touted as the favourites to win the World Cup thanks to

   ​Freddy, the World Cup super fan whose wholesome social media posts have made him an international, even intergalactic sensation, is Music City bound.”Direction: Nashville,” he posted July 14 from Cherokee, North Carolina.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”We’re running a bit low on sleep today because we might have stayed a

   ​A new rule that takes effect next season could alter the development path for top NHL prospects, including Nashville Predators center Brady Martin.Starting in 2026-27, American Hockey League (AHL) teams can roster one 19-year-old player as an exception to the 20-year-old minimum to play in

   ​OXFORD — Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss entered last season as a backup quarterback who was off the national radar.He enters 2026 as one of the favorites for the sport’s greatest award. He would be the first Heisman Trophy winner in Ole Miss history.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChambliss

   ​Harry Kane and England are taking on defending champions Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.Both teams are coming off extra-time wins in the quarterfinals. England took down Erling Haaland and Norway 2-1 wth two goals from Jude Bellingham, while Argentina