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Watch Lionel Messi become World Cup all-time leading scorer

After much anticipation, one of soccer’s true greats, Lionel Messi, became the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history. After two early misses in Argentina’s first half against Austria, Messi was able to find the left side of…

ESPN announces retirement of SportsCenter legend

Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, announced her retirement via a company release June 22. Her final broadcast will be June 30. Cohn has hosted more editions of SportsCenter than anyone in ESPN history. She will join three SportsCenter editions…

3 Bold predictions for 2026 NBA Draft

With time winding down before the 2026 NBA Draft, nerves are high for teams, players, and front offices. Rumors continue to circulate around the league, creating uncertainty around each franchise’s pick. Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting…

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3 NBA Draft prospects on the rise after 2026 combine

Every year during the NBA Draft, we see projected lottery picks fall out of the lottery while players nobody expects end up going much earlier than projected. Whether it’s a small jump or a major one, there have been some…

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Bengals can’t ignore obvious move to protect Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals finally have something Joe Burrow has rarely enjoyed in his NFL career: continuity across the offensive line. That does not mean they should stop looking for help. Cincinnati is set to bring back Orlando Brown Jr., Dylan…

2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule, games on today – June 22

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Monday, June 22, with another busy day of action as the Group Stage heats up. Throughout the day, there will be four games featuring some of the biggest stars in the sport. In…

Blue Jays announce changes to starting rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t had the best start to the 2026 MLB season, but now they are making a slight adjustment to their starting rotation. The move comes with a much bigger storyline attached to it. Toronto had been…

MLB third base power rankings entering week 14

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a little more than three weeks away. Players are making pushes to represent their respective leagues in Philadelphia. Certain players have pushed through early-season slumps while others are continuing to perform at elite levels.…

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