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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 06: Luinder Avila #58 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Turner/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Royals are back at it trying to salvage a win from a series. Luinder Avila, who blew up last time out, will be starting against the best offense in baseball. What a weird thing to say about a Nationals franchise that has struggled along most recent years.
C.M. Russell High’s Jack Pinski has been named the readers’ choice in the 2025-26 Boys’ Athlete of the Year Fan Vote.
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The junior was All-State for the second year in a row for the Rustlers, moving up to a third-place finish at the state meet with two rounds of 72. Pinski, the Boys’ Athlete of the Fall for the Tribune, was also the Eastern AA divisional champion for the second consecutive year.
C.M. Russell High’s Ruby Dean has been named the readers’ choice in the 2025-26 Girls’ Athlete of the Year Fan Vote.
Dean had a spectacular senior season in which she earned first-team All-State as a third baseman on the Rustlers’ softball team that finished runner-up at the state tournament.
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Dean led CMR in batting average (.
AUSTIN, TX – MAY 02: Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle looks on during the SEC college baseball game between Texas Longhorns and Mississippi State Bulldogs on May 02, 2026, at UFCU Disch – Falk Field in Austin, Texas.(Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
In the wake of the disappointing 2-0 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs that eliminated the Texas Longhorns from the College World Series, Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle needed time to gather himself before addressing his team.
Brooklyn Maxey committed to Louisville before he truly got to know Kansas State.
Once he did, everything changed.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound wide receiver from Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day has flipped his commitment to Kansas State following his official visit to Manhattan, ending a recruitment that steadily shifted in the Wildcats’ favor over the past few months.
Maxey was already silently committed to Louisville when he first visited Kansas State in April. Even then, the Wildcats made an immediate impression.
“It was a school that surprised me,” Maxey told Rivals.
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New York, N.Y.: San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama reacts after hitting the floor hard against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images) | Newsday via Getty Images
To get a sense of how universally beloved Victor Wembanyama was before playing a single second of NBA basketball, look at the way the best players in the world described him ahead of his first professional minutes.
“An alien,” said LeBron James.
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In the latest edition of his SEC football head coach rankings, On3’s Chris Low has recently ranked Alabama‘s Kalen DeBoer as the fourth-best head coach in the conference entering the 2026 season.
DeBoer led the Tide to both their first CFP appearance and victory post-Saban era a year ago. The head coach will enter the 2026 campaign with major expectations following last season’s success, and DeBoer will undoubtedly begin the year with a chip on his shoulder.
Even after losing their two starting cornerbacks to the NFL draft, college football analyst Phill Steele still expects the Washington Huskies to have one of the nation’s best secondaries during the 2026 season.
In his preseason projections, Steele ranked secondary coach John Richardson’s unit as the No. 21 grouping of defensive backs in the nation.
Despite so many goals and so many Ballon d’Or awards over the years, the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to win a men’s World Cup for Portugal.
That’s what makes this summer’s tournament in North America so pivotal for the soccer icon. It’s the last time that Ronaldo will ever suit up for Portugal on this stage (the sixth, to be exact). The reason being? He’s already 41 years old and can only stay this physically fit for so long at his age.
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Arsenal star could leave after just one season at the Emirates
Christian Norgaard joined Arsenal last summer after earning a move to a top club following his 30th birthday, having impressed during a strong spell at Brentford. However, according to Sport Witness, the midfielder could now leave the Emirates after just one season in North London.
Norgaard was reportedly delighted to secure the move, even if he was surprised that the opportunity arose at that stage of his career.
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EPL Teams Defy Napoli and Inter for Udinese Talent
Napoli and Inter moved early for Arthur Atta, while Atalanta joined them more recently, but Udinese aren’t necessarily in a hurry to sell him this summer. Plus, he’s drawing significant interest from abroad and the Premier League in particular, Messaggero Veneto reports.
The Friuliani are demanding €40M for their starlet. Their high asking price is fueled by the fact that Bournemouth, Brighton, and Newcastle United are keen on him.
The Pacers don’t currently hold a pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they reportedly have a specific target where they’re trying to get back involved.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, “the Pacers are looking to trade for a pick somewhere in the 30s early in the second round, according to league sources.”
Trading in at that level could have a number of benefits for the Pacers. For one, they have been successful in the past in finding talent early in the second round with starting guard Andrew Nembhard being a leading example.
NEW DELHI: Nikhil Chaudhary scripted history on Wednesday when he became the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to make his debut for Australia.
The 30-year-old was named in Australia’s Playing XI for the first T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, marking a remarkable milestone in a journey that has taken him from Delhi and Punjab cricket to the international stage in Australian colours.
Chaudhary was selected as a leg-spinning all-rounder for the T20I side currently touring Bangladesh.
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Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi says the summer transfer window will not be influenced by qualifying for the Europa League.
The Black Cats made 15 signings in a “strange summer” last year in order to facilitate their move back up to the Premier League, but Ghisolfi says this year is about focusing on “low volume and more precision”.
“The most important [thing] will be to keep our foundations,” Ghisolfi told BBC Radio Newcastle.
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Harlequins have added Great Britain rugby league legend Sean Long and former player Jordan Turner-Hall to full-time roles on their first-team backroom staff.
Long, who was previously on the Quins staff in the 2019-20 season and acted as a part-time consultant this term, has been promoted to the full-time role of skills and transition coach.
Turner-Hall, who has been with the club for 24 years, first as a player and then as an academy coach, has been named defence and transition coach.
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June 16, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.; Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after the match. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
We are almost a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and that means it is the perfect time to start looking at one of the big stories from this tournament every four years.
The chase for the Golden Boot.
The 2026 World Cup could see history, given the presence of Kylian Mbappe. In the history of this event, no player has ever won the Golden Boot twice.
One of the most magical fan scenes from this World Cup comes to us from Boston, where the city has been invaded, overrun, and completely taken over by Scotland fans. The streets are tartan, the celebrations are strong, and now there are growing pains as the city is quite literally running out of beer.
As Scotland fans descend on Boston for the country’s first World Cup appearance in over 25 years, their beer consumption may be contributing to dry taps in the city, according to local bar owners.
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Jun 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
As Arizona sports fans are well accustomed to, the fan voting phase of the 2026 All-Star selection process is selling some of the Diamondbacks‘ talent a bit short. That much is to be expected, when a popularity contest favors bigger-market teams so heavily.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the recent on-field altercation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that he would have left the youngster out of India A’s latest match against Afghanistan A as a disciplinary measure.
The incident took place earlier this week during the fourth match of the Tri-Nation A Series between India A and Sri Lanka A. Tensions boiled over after Sri Lanka A clinched victory in the Super Over.
Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to her logo being on the back of her court chair before the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
The Indiana Fever won its fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night with an 113-92 victory over the Toronto Tempo. However, a lot of the buzz leading up to the game centered around the Fever star Caitlin Clark’s upcoming debut signature shoe with Nike, the Caitlin 1.
Gent to face up and coming Ukrainian side in Europa Conference League qualification
Gent will face LNZ Cherkasy in their bid for a place in the Europa Conference League. The Belgian Pro League side will face the team from Ukraine on the 23rd of July, with the first leg set to be away from home. The home fixture for Gent will take place the following week.
Cherkasy had a fantastic season in the Ukrainian Premier League, finishing second behind champions Shakhtar Donetsk. It has been some rise from the team that relocated to Cherkasy back in 2021.
Liverpool Face Huge Alisson Decision as Mamardashvili Waits
Liverpool Goalkeeper Succession Plan Taking Shape
For much of the past eight years, Liverpool supporters have enjoyed a luxury few clubs possess. Alisson’s presence between the posts has offered stability, leadership and world class quality.
As Gregg Evans of The Athletic notes, Liverpool expect the Brazilian to remain at Anfield for the final year of his contract, despite speculation regarding a departure this summer. However, the reality is becoming clearer.
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Lionel Messi turned back the clock on Tuesday night as the 38-year-old legend was dominant on the pitch against Algeria, scoring all three of Argentina’s goals for his first World Cup hat trick. Messi hit the back of the net in the 17th, 60th, and 78th minute to lead his country to a 3-0 win over Algeria. However, there’s a fair argument that two of these goals never should have happened, because Messi should have been given a red card in the first half.