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2026 U.S. Open tee times, Rounds 1 & 2 pairings released

The 126th U.S. Open golf tournament promises to be a test for the world’s best players beginning Thursday, June 18, at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Shinnecock Hills, known for its windy conditions and undulating greens, hosts the…

4 all-time U.S. Open underdogs who crashed the party

Golf’s U.S. Open has a reputation for chewing up the best players in the world. Every so often, though, someone sneaks in from the cheap seats and flips the script. Heading into the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, there…

10 World Cup stars with the biggest social media followings in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is soccer’s big‌g‌‌e‌‌st stage. Ev‌ery four yea‌r‌s, the wor‌ld’s top players co‌‌me tog‌ether to cha‌se the most presti‌giou‌‌s tr‌‌ophy in the gam‌e. But in 2026, the co‌‌mpetitio‌‌n is not ju‌‌s‌‌t about goals, as‌sists and trophi‌es.…

MLB shortstop power rankings entering week 13

MLB has completed the first 12 weeks of the 2026 season. Specific players have continued producing great numbers, while a handful are missing time due to injury. Now is the time when player production starts garnering attention for All-Star rosters.…

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Victor Wembanyama still holds the future of the NBA in his hands

Victor Wembanyama disappeared too often when it mattered most as he watched his second NBA season fall short of the sport’s ultimate prize. That’s not a criticism. It’s reality. Remarkable reality, in fact, when one considers that the 7-foot-4 future…

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3 NBA Draft night trades we want to see

The NBA Draft is less than a week away, and teams are putting the finishing touches on their draft boards. Every year, draft night brings surprises. Whether it’s a lottery team moving up, a contender making an aggressive trade, or…

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MLB third basemen power rankings entering week 13

MLB has completed the first 12 weeks of the 2026 season. Specific players have continued producing great numbers, while a handful are missing time due to injury. Now is the time when player production starts garnering attention for All-Star rosters.…

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Bulls make statement with new head coaching hire

The Chicago Bulls are the latest NBA team to choose their leader moving forward. Billy Donovan parted ways with the team in April, and the search for the next head coach of the prestigious franchise began shortly after. The Bulls…

Dodgers give big update on All-Star closer’s injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers received some encouraging news on Monday regarding one of the most important arms in their bullpen. Star closer Edwin Díaz, who has been sidelined for most of the 2026 MLB season, continues to make progress in…

Maja Chwalinska and Serena Williams get Wimbledon wildcards

2026 French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska and American tennis legend Serena Williams make news as Wimbledon wildcards have been announced. Ever since Chwalinska’s miraculous run in Paris, there has been a question mark about her ability to compete at Wimbledon.…

WWE power rankings ahead of Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia

Hello everybody, and welcome back to another week of the WWE‘s Men’s Power Rankings. As we head towards Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you can expect the action to heat up inside the ring. With the summer’s storylines…

MLB second basemen power rankings entering week 13

MLB has completed the first 12 weeks of the 2026 season. Specific players have continued producing great numbers, while a handful are missing time due to injury. Now is the time when player production starts garnering attention for All-Star rosters.…

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NBA fans troll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for workout video

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder failed to defend their NBA championship. They reached the Western Conference Finals but the San Antonio Spurs dethroned them in seven games. However, the two-time MVP is already back in the lab. Players…