​THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIALBEARSSSSSSMcCoppin: Can Indiana pay for a Bears stadium? Analysts ask how it will pay its debt as some residents balk at new taxes. – Chicago TribuneA buyer should beware of a Bentley on sale for half price, says public finance analyst Geoffrey

   ​England versus Argentina never needs extra storylines. History, pride, and a place in the World Cup final are already on the line, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. Both teams have navigated difficult knockout paths to reach the semifinals, and

   ​BOOM! Four-star ATH Za’Kari Johnson has committed to Florida State, per Zach Blostein of 247Sports.Florida State added a commitment from 2027 kicker Vance Fones on Tuesday:Ta’Shawn Poole, a top-100 safety nationally, will announce his commitment on Friday:2027 Florida State recruiting: Current commitments3-star quarterback Logan Flaherty (FL)4-star

   ​Spain midfielder Rodri called for more protection for Lamine Yamal after seeing his team-mate on the receiving end of plenty of fouls in Tuesday’s win over France at World Cup 2026.Yamal seems to have avoided injury, despite being seem limping after the game, and Rodri

   ​McLaren’s 2026 title defense hasn’t been primarily derailed by a lack of raw pace, but rather by the explosive fragility of the Mercedes powertrain bolted into the back of the MCL40. Now, the Woking squad is finally getting the hardware they need to stop the

   ​The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the stage where every detail matters, and Spain delivered one of their most complete performances of the tournament when it mattered most.La Roja beat France 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, booking their place

   ​Since 1999, Gonzaga has made the NCAA men’s basketball tournament each season, the third-longest streak behind Kansas and Michigan State. The Bulldogs should qualify again this coming season. Still, their chances to advance deep in the tournament took a hit this week when point guard

   ​Durham all-rounder Ben Raine has extended his contract through to the end of the 2028 season.The 34-year-old, whose previous deal was set to expire at the end of 2027, has taken 344 first-class wickets for the county.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe is in his second spell with his home

   ​With Lamine Yamal on the cusp of replicating Xavi Hernandez’s World Cup heroics with Spain, the former Barcelona coach recalls his first interaction with the young star.Yamal has been one of the brightest talents in world football for the last few years, putting on stellar

   ​Southampton have completed the signing of attacker Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa for a fee of almost £9m.The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Preston North End, where he scored 11 goals – with eight assists – in 41 Championship appearances.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDobbin never made a