A quick look at the USMNT roster reveals it is rife with leaders of different types and temperaments, which is helping the team find success.
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How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let’s judge some overreactions.
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JUNE 27: Foster Griffin #22 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 27, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Last night, the Nationals desperately needed to stop the bleeding. After four straight losses, with the first three coming in brutal fashion, we needed a hero to rise from the ashes. That is exactly what we got out of Foster Griffin tonight. The Nats ace dug deep to throw 112 pitches in 7 brilliant innings.
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Inter move to lock down Pio Esposito as Napoli & Man Utd background revealed
Inter are moving to secure the long-term future of Pio Esposito, with transfer journalist Alfredo Pedulla reporting the Nerazzurri are ready to commit firmly to the striker who turns 21 today.
It caps a breakout campaign for the forward, who returned from a prolific loan at Spezia to score seven Serie A goals and play his part in Inter’s domestic double.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – MARCH 14: Nehomar Ochoa Jr. #45 of the Houston Astros returns to the dugout during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Cacti Park at the Palm Beaches on Friday, March 14, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Trevor Gallagher/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been in jail since Wednesday after he was arrested on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery. On Monday, he’ll find out if he must remain in custody.
The 23-year-old Arnold is due for a hearing Monday morning, which will determine whether the cornerback will continue to be held in jail, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
A hearing will be held Monday morning in Tampa to determine whether Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will be held in custody, pending his trial.
As Serena Williams prepares for her first singles match in nearly four years, tennis fans everywhere are counting down the days until she meets 20-year-old Maya Joint in a first-round match at Wimbledon.
Williams, 44, was contemplative when she met with the media on Sunday, June 28, to preview her return to Grand Slam competition. In addition to playing singles for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open, she’ll also be competing in doubles with her older sister Venus.
“We do have memories sometimes,” Williams said, “Olympic memories in particular.
Over 4,000 miles from center court at Wimbledon
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | FIFA via Getty Images
The Round of 32 is set at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
And the first match of the knockout round is just a few hours away.