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The 2026 World Cupgroup stage is coming to a close, and tickets are being punched into the round of 32.
The final matches in every group are underway, and with each result, teams are securing their spots in the knockout round thanks to top finishes in their respective groups. By qualifying for the next stage, teams then understand the path it will take to win the championships.

DURHAM — Oyster River High School senior softball player Kate Michaud was voted by the community as 2026 Seacoast high school softball Player of the Year. Michaud was also voted Seacoast preseason Player of the Year.
Michaud, a shortstop, won the online poll by receiving nearly 49% of the votes, totaling 5,424. Spaulding senior pitcher Meg Uraskevich finished second with 4,094 votes.

Today, we continue our NFC South all-time rankings by shifting our focus from rushing yards to rushing touchdowns. This is a group of players who had little trouble finding the end zone during their primes, consistently turning opportunities into six points and cementing themselves among the division’s all-time greats.
Many of the same names from our rushing yards rankings appear once again, but this list comes with a few unique twists. Most notably, a quarterback sits atop the leaderboard, highlighting just how dangerous he was as a runner throughout his career.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 05: Manuel Torres of Mexico poses on the scale during the UFC 323 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
With the UFC Baku early (and official) weigh ins already in the books (get complete results and updates here), the promotion will trot all 26 fighters back onto the stage for the ceremonial festivities, taking place LIVE at 9 a.m. ET inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.
That’s the same venue that hosts the “Fiziev vs. Torres” MMA event tomorrow (Sat.

Frustrated forward faces biggest Liverpool test under Iraola
Gakpo remains central despite fresh competition

Cody Gakpo has reached another important stage of his Liverpool career. After producing two goals in the Netherlands’ emphatic World Cup victory over Sweden, attention quickly shifted from his international form to what comes next at club level as Andoni Iraola begins to shape Liverpool in his own image.

As reported by the BBC, Gakpo was asked whether his role for the Netherlands differs from the one he performs at Liverpool.

England could seal their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages tonight, ensuring their progression with a match to spare in Group L.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are top of Group L on four points, following an impressive opening win against Croatia and then a 0-0 stalemate against Ghana on Tuesday night.
The format of the 48-team World Cup, however, means England’s place in the last-32 could be secured ahead of playing Panama in their final fixture on Saturday.

We’re on to Day 79 in our countdown to the New Orleans Saints‘ season opener, which means the Saints Play of the Day is the longest rushing attempt in franchise history. Back in 1981, rookie running back George Rogers gave the Saints a spark on a 79-yard carry, which you can see here in an old-school highlight reel.
Rogers took the handoff from Archie Manning and dodged a tackle to break out into the open field.

“Not true” – Journalist reveals the truth behind Liverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande
Liverpool stay measured despite Diomande speculation

Liverpool’s interest in Yan Diomande continues to generate headlines, but the latest developments suggest supporters should treat many of the circulating reports with caution. While the Reds remain firmly in the race for one of Europe’s most coveted young talents, fresh claims regarding a second blockbuster offer have now been publicly dismissed.

Where to watch Travelers Championship golf: Channels, live streams, TV schedules, tee times for 2026 PGA Tour event originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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This weekend, the PGA Tour is heading to TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, for the 2026 Travelers Championship.
As the final signature event of the season, the tournament features a star-studded field competing for a massive $20 million purse, with $3.6 million going to the winner.

World Cup 2026 free live stream: How to watch tournament matches without cable originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The biggest World Cup to ever take place sees 48 nations battle it out over 104 matches this summer for the biggest prize in international soccer.
Co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico will be hoping to go as far as they can at the tournament, that sees Lionel Messi’s Argentina enter as the defending champions.