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Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson is looking to go where only one man, at least officially, has gone before.
A little over a week ago, at the end of mandatory minicamp, the soon-to-be eighth-year defender had taken some time out to chat with team beat reporter Sheena Quick. Quick asked Jackson of his goals for 2026, and he certainly didn’t hold back . . .

Most players dance around quantifying their personal goals….Mike Jackson is not most players.
It’s written on his bathroom mirror.#Pantherspic.twitter.

The 2026 Indiana high school girls lacrosse season has come to a close which means its time for IndyStar readers to vote for the Player of the Year.
Make your pick in the poll at the bottom of the article. The poll will close at noon on Friday, June 26.
Ellie Carlson, Crown Point
Carlson recorded the second-most goals (85) and fourth-most points (101) in the state. She helped the Bulldogs to a 15-5 record.
Addie Faber, Zionsville
Faber ranked fourth in assists (38) and fifth in points (92) in the state.

How to watch Germany v Ivory Coast, team news, predicted line-ups and more
Germany take on Ivory Coast after dismantling Curacao 7-1 in their opening game. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their first match.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…
Kick-off time in the UK
9pm, Saturday June 20
How to watch in the UK
TV channel: ITV 1
Streaming: ITV X
Team news
Germany have a clean bill of health ahead of the game.

Last weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 fight card was an incredible sight to behold and now fight fans can rewatch the action in super slow motion.
UFC’s Washington D.C. takeover, which was led by a massive upset from Justin Gaethje in a main event title fight against UFC lightweight king Ilia Topuria, looked like something straight out of a movie.

Jun 7, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) is unable to come down with a line drive in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
The Colorado Rockies always seem to a find their way into an outfield logjam.

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Last week, New Yorkers had the chance to do something they’d waited their whole lives to do: Celebrate a New York Knicks NBA championship.
This week, they got the chance to do another thing they’ve been waiting their whole lives to do: Boo Stephen A. Smith to his face.
The First Take host appeared as a special guest during a live episode of The Roommates Show podcast with Knicks teammates Brunson and Josh Hart at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

Leaders Wigan Warriors proved too strong for York Valkyrie as they ran out 32-12 winners in the Women’s Super League at the LNER Community Stadium.
Two tries by Eva Hunter, plus scores for Ellise Derbyshire and Lucie Sams saw Wigan race into a 20-0 half-time lead.
Rhiannon Marshall and Izzy Bibby gave York a foothold in the second half, but two more tries from Grace Banks secured the win for Warriors.
Isabel Rowe was effective with the boot, converting four times.
Leigh Leopards edged out bottom side Barrow Raiders 20-18 after coming from behind.

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Jeremy Doku is facing the kind of World Cup decision that no player can reduce to football alone.
Belgium still has work to do before his family plan affects a match.
If their tournament lasts into July, though, the timing could become delicate.
Jeremy Doku’s World Cup plan puts family before football
The Athletic reported (via Reuters) that Doku’s wife, Shireen, is due in the second week of July, which lines up with the World Cup quarterfinal window.

“It’s my first child, so I would definitely want to be there.

Ex Liverpool Coach Departs Al Ettifaq After Two Seasons in Saudi Arabia
John Achterberg Leaves Al Ettifaq as Liverpool Legacy Endures
Achterberg confirms Saudi departure

John Achterberg has officially confirmed his departure from Al Ettifaq, bringing an end to a two-season spell in Saudi Arabia and opening the next chapter in a coaching career defined by longevity, loyalty and serious goalkeeping expertise.

The former Liverpool coach announced the news on Instagram, explaining that his exit came by mutual agreement.

Detroit – Imagine being Trei Cruz Friday night.
He finally makes his big-league debut at age 27, after a methodical and at times fraught climb through the minor leagues. Comerica Park is packed. Tarik Skubal is pitching. Nelly is staging a post-game concert. The division-leading White Sox are in town.

In the stands are 20-some members of his family, who hastily flew in to be part of this moment, including his grandfather Jose Cruz and father Jose Cruz, Jr. – both long-time big-leaguers.
“Special moment,” he said.

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Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough during a 3-2 loss.

The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven’t rushed to pull the league’s recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.

Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match, a result that secured the United States the top spot in Group D

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct in saying he thinks that the USMNT has a chance to win the World Cup. Chris Richards doesn’t think it’s a wild idea at all, either.

Who could chase Clark down? Will Shinnecock be harder Saturday and Sunday? We break down what to watch heading into the weekend at the 2026 U.S. Open.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh on Saturday, with thousands of fans arriving hours early to line sidewalks for the team’s victory parade or packing in near the rally stage where the Hurricanes were set to cap off the festivities.
The team boarded double-decker buses to start the parade, which was set to weave by the State Capitol building.

Barcelona star suffers injury at World Cup

A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona has picked up a fresh fitness setback.

This comes amid confirmation that Raphinha has reinjured the hamstring which caused the winger problems at club level this past season.

Raphinha was for his part in from the off in the early hours of Saturday, as Brazil locked horns with minnows Haiti in a World Cup group stage clash.

En route to an eventual 3-0 triumph for his country, however, the former Leeds United man was forced into a premature departure from proceedings.

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Ben Stokes is playing his third match for Durham this season, with a previous high score of 45 [Getty Images]
Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Banks Homes Riverside (day two)
Northamptonshire 450: Vasconcelos 187; Raine 3-63
Durham 183-3: Stokes 95 (118), Rhodes 58*; Conway 2-23, Sanderson 2-64
Match scorecard
Ben Stokes made 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as England slipped towards defeat by New Zealand at The Oval.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July’s Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.
Back row Doris was forced off in the early stages of Leinster’s United Rugby Championship final win over the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday.
Leinster wing Tommy O’Brien has also been ruled out of the three summer matches with a groin injury.
Ulster duo Bryn and Zac Ward have been called up in place of the injured duo, while hooker Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland in the absence of Doris.

On Thursday, Michigan football added an excellent piece to the 2027 class, with Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop four-star edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi pledged to the Wolverines. But what does the 6-foot-2, 214-pound pass rusher bring to the table?
Emedobi is coming off his first year playing high school football and yet managed a self-reported 50 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Even after just one year, his upside is apparent, and he’s drawing a lot of comparisons to former Wolverines pass rusher Josh Uche, who thrived despite having similar measurables.

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Darnell Nurse and Morgan Rielly entered the 2026 NHL offseason facing similar questions. Both veteran defensemen are coming off disappointing seasons, and both have become central figures in trade speculation.
Despite declining production and expensive contracts, NHL insider David Pagnotta believes neither player should be viewed as a cap dump. Speaking on Oilers Nation Everyday, Pagnotta pushed back against the idea that Edmonton Oilers or Toronto Maple Leafs must attach major sweeteners to move either defenseman.

Turkey had 62 attempts at goal in their first two World Cup matches but have been eliminated without scoring.
The 1-0 loss to Paraguay on Friday followed the 2-0 reverse to Australia. The Turks dominated the chances in both games but a lack of a cutting edge means their Group D finale against co-hosts the US on Thursday is only about pride for Vincenzo Montella’s men.

Liverpool Assess £52m Move For German World Cup Star
Liverpool Enter Felix Nmecha Race as £52m Midfield Question Emerges
Liverpool Interest Adds Weight to Nmecha Market

Liverpool’s midfield planning has acquired another intriguing name, with TEAMtalk reporting that Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha is attracting serious Premier League attention.

The 25-year-old, once of Manchester City’s academy, has rebuilt and reshaped his reputation in Germany. Now, after a strong World Cup campaign with Julian Nagelsmann’s side, the idea of a return to England appears to be gathering pace.

Last month, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association avoided a potential Fail Mary reboot by working out a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. While the paperwork has yet to be officially signed, the deal has been ratified by the union.
ESPN has taken a close look at the new agreement, which aims to enhance performance by emphasizing competition.
“I think it is going to create competition amongst the officials from top to bottom,” NFL V.P. of officiating training and development Ramon George told ESPN.

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The Boston Celtics‘ search for frontcourt help has a name attached to it that keeps resurfacing, and it’s not a new development.
NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Friday that the Celtics have inquired with the Minnesota Timberwolves about center Rudy Gobert on multiple occasions, including as recently as February’s trade deadline.

June 14, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Germany’s Deniz Undav celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Leroy Sane. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
On Thursday night, Mexico became the first team to clinch a spot in the knockout round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On Saturday, there is a chance for a team in Group E to join them.
Entering Saturday’s two group stage matches, both Germany and the Ivory Coast have a chance to book a spot in the Round of 32.

June 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, U.S.; Christian Pulisic of the U.S. celebrates with teammates their first goal, an own goal scored by Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The United States Men’s National Team got off to a rousing start at the 2026 World Cup, with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. The USMNT was dynamic, creative, and showed to the entire soccer world that they could be a force to be reckoned with at this tournament.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, it came as something of a shock. Not just to fans but Allar himself who is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and didn’t seem at all excited about the pick. Nevertheless, Allar showed up and has gone through all of the Steelers offseason workouts.
But he’s done it all without a contract. Allar is the only member of the Steelers 2026 draft class who hasn’t signed his rookie contract.

Munster prop Oli Jager won his sole Ireland cap in 2024 [Getty Images]
Munster prop Oli Jager has retired from rugby at the age of 30 on medical grounds.
Jager, who was born in London but grew up in Ireland, moved to New Zealand when he was 17 and won seven Super Rugby titles with Crusaders.
He signed for Munster in 2023 and became a vital member of the squad, and his sole Ireland cap came as a replacement in the Six Nations against Wales in 2024.

Milan eye €45m Hjulmand as Amorim looks to reunite with his Sporting captain
Ruben Amorim wants to bring Morten Hjulmand to Milan this summer, with the Danish midfielder identified as the ideal profile to anchor the midfield in his new 3-4-2-1 system, and the player is available at a significant discount on his €80 million release clause.
Hjulmand joined Sporting Lisbon from Lecce for €20 million in the summer of 2023 and has since become one of the club’s most important figures, being handed the captaincy and nearly tripling his market value.

The 2026 event was Chase the Sun’s biggest ever with more than 1,200 cyclists [John Nurden]
More than 1,200 cyclists have set off from Kent on their way across England in an attempt to follow the sun on one of the longest days of the year.
As part of the Chase the Sun event, cyclists set off from Minster on the Isle of Sheppey as the sun was rising and were hoping to arrive in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, about 200 miles (322km) to the west, as the sun set at about 21:30 BST.

The Chicago Bears were dealt a surprising blow when Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman announced his shocking retirement at 27 years old, which forced them to pivot at a key position in Ben Johnson’s offense. That included using a second-round pick to land Logan Jones, the first center selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
It was the second move made at center after Dalman’s retirement. Shortly after the news, the Bears traded for New England Patriots center Garrett Bradbury, a long-time NFC North veteran to serve as a stop-gap solution.

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Andrew Catalon, Jason McCourty, and Charles Davis in the CBS broadcast booth on Nov. 23, 2025. (Photo credit: CBS.)
CBS Sports is heading into the 2026 NFL season with presumably two open slots in its fourth broadcast booth.
ESPN re-signed Jason McCourty to a new multi-year exclusive deal on Thursday, pulling him away from the CBS booth he shared last season with play-by-play man Andrew Catalon, analyst Charles Davis, and sideline reporter A.J. Ross.

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In the year 2000, WWE coined “Decade Of Destruction” as a way to celebrate The Undertaker’s first ten years with the company, back when that sort of thing was a minor miracle rather than the norm. 10 years in the 1990s felt like a hundred, and the pace of the second half of the decade in particular resulted in wrestlers having runs that felt like forever even if they’d now be able to go all the way up and back down the card in the time it takes somebody to make it to the end of finishing class in NXT.

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and a theatre full of New York Knicks fans had the opportunity to confront ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith for some of his past comments about the team during a podcast taping on Friday night.
Brunson and Hart co-host “The Roommates Show” and had a live show at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden with an audience full of fans still high on the franchise winning its first NBA championship in 53 years. The event, which took place one day after the team’s parade in New York City, was sold out with proceeds benefiting the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

Fight fans witnessed one of the quickest knockouts of all time on Friday night (June 19, 2026) at LFA 235 from inside Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, as middleweight prospect Jake Woodley laid waste to his opponent David Wright with an incredible four-second finish.
Most of this week’s mixed martial arts (MMA) buzz has been centered around last Sunday’s UFC White House event, but Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) was looking to steal some of that attention on Friday with its first event in nearly a month.