​Although FIFA remains an organization mired in corruption—one that often bendingly accommodates autocrats—and despite the World Cup’s ongoing controversies, we can still feel genuine happiness for Liverpool players when they contribute on the world stage and help their national teams advance. In particular, Alexis Mac

   ​Every sport has its defining rivalries, from the football battles of Barcelona and Real Madrid to the rugby clashes of New Zealand and South Africa, or the boxing showdowns between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Gaelic football follows that pattern, and when Dublin and Kerry square

   ​There were a record 104 matches in the 2026 World Cup, a pace that felt relentless from the tournament’s kickoff on June 11 when Mexico, the host nation, opened the event, through the end of the round of 16 on July 7. The schedule produced

   ​Texas A&M’s 2026 season ended in disappointment, as USC knocked them out in the College Station Regional. The Aggies’ pitching weaknesses were a major storyline from the year, and head coach Michael Earley made a decisive move after the rotation finished with a 5.24 team

   ​The quiet stretch on the NFL calendar has underscored one clear reality: the Cincinnati Bengals are top of mind for the league and everyone who follows it. The front office deserves credit for an all-in approach this offseason, signaling that the team intends to win

   ​Rory McIlroy may have only managed eight holes on Saturday at the Scottish Open, but those holes were enough to pull the Northern Irishman out of contention at The Renaissance Club. It was hard to imagine anyone stopping McIlroy in North Berwick; he stood nine

   ​Erling Haaland’s desperate on-field plea to Alexander Sorloth for a decisive pass against England echoed a landmark moment from the 2018 NBA Finals featuring LeBron James. Norway, though, fell 2-1 after extra time to England in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite

   ​NEW YORK — We’ve reached the All-Star break, and outside of the Dodgers clinching the National League West, there aren’t clear answers about the second half of the season. Instead, there are a lot of lingering questions. Let’s begin with the Yankees. If Ryan McMahon

   ​England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, with Jude Bellingham once again making the decisive impact for Thomas Tuchel’s side. The Three Lions, pressed by stifling Miami heat,

   ​Good morning! If you’re reading this, know that I’m running on fumes after a marathon day coordinating Yankees MLB Draft coverage—which was splendid, in my view—and a thrilling 4-2 comeback win by New York over Washington. There’s also the undisclosed personal stuff that I’m juggling,