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The dream of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo meeting for the first and only time in the World Cup is (likely) dead.
Portugal’s 0-0 draw with Colombia on Saturday night relegated it to second in Group K and on the opposite side of the knockout round bracket from Argentina. Had Portugal won Group K, Argentina and Portugal would have been on a collision course to meet in the quarterfinals on July 11.
Now, the only way that the 39-year-old Messi and the 41-year-old Ronaldo can meet in the World Cup is if both teams make the final.

Tyler Reddick’s points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series is shrinking. Heading into the Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, Reddick only holds an eight-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the standings. This comes after Hamlin won three straight races while the driver of the No. 45 car wrecked at Michigan International Speedway and had a flat tire in San Diego.
Reddick had a massive lead in the point standings, and many assumed he would cruise to the 2026 Cup Series regular season championship.

France’s forward #11 Michael Olise reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Norway and France at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 26, 2026.

Jun 27, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) celebrates with teammates after hitting his second home run of the game against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mike Paredes (53) in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
On the back of three Hunter Goodman homers, the Colorado Rockies put up another eight runs tonight, and this time, it was enough to take home the victory.

Iran hasn’t yet lost at the 2026 World Cup but that may not be enough to see it through to the round of 32.
Iran is on the brink of elimination entering the final group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup. The country is presently set to advance as one of the top eight third-place teams at the tournament, but it could be bumped out of the final slot pending the result of the Austria vs. Algeria match.

For just the 11th time this season, Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto played in the same game for the Mets in Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and it was both of their contributions that led New York to a comeback victory and snap an ugly seven-game losing streak.
Down 2-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning with not much to show for offensively, Soto got things started with a single to right field.

Jun 27, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) celebrates with teammates after hitting his second home run of the game against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mike Paredes (53) in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
A strong broadcast from a crew consisting of Ryan Spilborghs, Jeff Huson, and Cory Sullivan at one point tonight turned their attention to their favorite songs by Minnesota musical legend Prince.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JUNE 27: Drew Millas #14 and Justin Lawrence #44 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after a 4-3 victory against the Baltimore Oriolesat Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 27, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s been mentioned on this site countless times before, but one thing about the Orioles is that they never let you feel good about them for very long.
The O’s followed up Friday’s easy win with an excruciating, 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Nationals.

Mariners scrap Logan Gilbert-Emerson Hancock piggyback start originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert anticipated a longer runway for his start Saturday. Teammate Emerson Hancock appreciated the extra day of rest. 
In the midst of a quirky part of their 2026 MLB schedule, the Mariners were scheduled to play 12 games over a 13-game stretch. Their lone off day remains Wednesday, which will uniquely break up a series against the host Los Angeles Angels.

Mariners scrap Logan Gilbert-Emerson Hancock piggyback start originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert anticipated a longer runway for his start Saturday. Teammate Emerson Hancock appreciated the extra day of rest. 
In the midst of a quirky part of their 2026 MLB schedule, the Mariners were scheduled to play 12 games over a 13-game stretch. Their lone off day remains Wednesday, which will uniquely break up a series against the host Los Angeles Angels.