The World Cup group stage ends Saturday with Groups J, K and L returning to the pitch, and the stars will be out in force.
First up was a nervy two matches in Group L. In the end, England broke thro… [+6898 chars]

The final spots in the World Cup Round of 32 will be locked up by the end of the day. Will we see fireworks in Groups J, K and L?

Yahoo Entertainment

World Cup Group L live updates, scores: Follow England vs. Panama, Croatia vs. Ghana - Yahoo Sports

Defenseman Alexander Karmanov made history Saturday when the San Jose Sharks selected him with the 201st overall selection in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL draft.
The NHL 
announced that the 7'… [+1036 chars]

Defenseman Alexander Karmanov made history Saturday when the San Jose Sharks selected him with the 201st overall selection in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL draft.

Bleacher Report

Alexander Karmanov Makes NHL History as Tallest Player Ever Drafted After Sharks Selection - Bleacher Report

5:15 pm: The move is official, the Magic announced (via Twitter).
4:17 pm: The Magic are waiving veteran forward/center Jonathan Isaac, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter li… [+2735 chars]

Isaac has an $8MM guarantee on his $14.5MM salary for next season.

hoopsrumors.com

Magic To Waive Jonathan Isaac - Hoops Rumors

First place in the 2026 World Cup Group K standings is on the line when Colombia battle Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on Saturday. Colombia, 11th in the FIFA rankings, need a win or draw to finish o… [+3682 chars]

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his best bets for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal vs. Colombia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday

CBS Sports

Portugal vs. Colombia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 25-13 run - CBS Sports

Leaders of the North Carolina Senate are pushing for a government-backed framework for a $1.7-billion Raleigh stadium a plan that would support a Major League Baseball expansion bid, a legislative pr… [+11974 chars]

Lawmakers are sparring over a Senate-led proposal that details financing options for a Major League Baseball stadium in Raleigh. House lawmakers’ opposition is likely to doom the proposal, people familiar with the talks tell WRAL.

WRAL.com

North Carolina has a plan to pay for a $1.7B baseball stadium. But lawmakers can’t agree. - WRAL

Flips gymnast and LSU commit Tatum Drusch won the 2026 American Classic on Saturday, qualifying to August’s Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a 53.700.
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Flips gymnast and LSU commit Tatum Drusch won the 2026 American Classic on Saturday while Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi made strong elite comebacks.

Gymnastics-now.com

2026 American Classic recap: Jade Carey, Katelyn Ohashi return in qualifying meet - Gymnastics Now

Uruguay's World Cup is over, with its players set to battle for overhead bin space rather than an international soccer trophy.
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After Marcelo Bielsa's squad failed to win a match at the 2026 World Cup, the team will fly home on separate commercial flights rather than on a team charter.

USA Today

Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup elimination - USA Today

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.
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The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.

ESPN

Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson in trade with Ducks - ESPN

As the Summer of 2026 continues in the NBA, Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown remains a hot name on the trade market. And no team is rumored hotter in the Brown talks than the Portland Trail Blazers.… [+1651 chars]

Blazer's Edge

Potential Names Dropped in Jaylen Brown, Blazers Trade Talks - Blazer's Edge

Even without their magic from prior tournaments, Croatia are still in the mix heading into today's Group L finale against Ghana — and neither team is out of the running for top spot. 
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Get the best Croatia vs. Ghana predictions ahead of today's Group L clash. Free World Cup picks for Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Covers.com

Croatia vs Ghana Predictions & Picks: Who Will Win Today's World Cup Match? - Covers.com

Receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues to not do the things he needs to do set the stage for his release from the 49ers. Hes still doing the thing that isnt advancing his interests.
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Aiyuk vows not to return to the 49ers until the Commanders play there in October.

NBCSports.com

Brandon Aiyuk continues to post videos regarding the 49ers and Commanders - NBC Sports

Carlo, who has one season remaining on a six-year, $24.6 million contract ($4.1 million average annual value) he signed with the Boston Bruins on July 14, 2021, can become an unrestricted free agent … [+3286 chars]

Toronto receives 2 3rd-round selections for defenseman

NHL News

Carlo traded to Blues by Maple Leafs for draft picks - NHL.com

After Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson was acquitted of double murder (and later found liable in civil court for wrongful death), the Buffalo Bills did not remove him from the teams Wall of Fam… [+833 chars]

O.J. Simpson won’t be in the Wall of Fame at the new Bills stadium - NBC Sports

MMA Fighting has UFC Baku results for the Fiziev vs. Torres fight, a live blog for the top two fights, and more from National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday afternoon.
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Rafael Fiziev tries to get back on track against Manuel Torres at UFC Baku.

MMA Fighting

UFC Baku Results: Fiziev vs. Torres - MMA Fighting

While the NFL slowly drips their list of Top 100 players for the upcoming season, CBS Sports released their Top 100 NFL players of 2026 by Pete Prisco, and there were eight Eagles named -- it would h… [+1430 chars]

Which players out of Philadelphia were snubbed? Were any ranked higher than expected?

Bleeding Green Nation

8 Eagles named to CBS Sports ‘Top 100 NFL players of 2026’ - Bleeding Green Nation

The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the teams 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group-stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.
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Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.

Al Jazeera English

Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US - Al Jazeera

Murnieks played this past season with the QMJHLs Saint John Sea Dogs, collecting 20 points (7+13) in 31 games. He also represented his native Latvia at both the IIHF World Junior Championship (4 poin… [+789 chars]

Buffalo is set to make 3 picks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center.

Day 2 Tracker | Follow along with the Sabres' 2026 picks - NHL.com

Defending men's champion Sinner shut down questions about the protest - saying he wanted to talk only about tennis - in a short English language section before switching to Italian.
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Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.

BBC News

Wimbledon 2026: Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner lead players limiting media duties over prize money - BBC

Spain's 1-0 win on Friday night perhaps put a damper on a couple of teams' World Cup plans.
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Spain's Group H title created a bizarre World Cup scenario where both Austria and Algeria may benefit from not winning their final group stage match.

Fox News

The logic behind why two World Cup teams might not actually want to win their final group stage games - Fox News

Third Rothesay Test, Trent Bridge (day three of five)
New Zealand 438 (Conway 157, Latham 151; Stokes 4-70) &amp; 120-3: Ravindra 60*
England 354: Duckett 113, Bethell 74; Smith 4-91
New Zealand a… [+1354 chars]

England’s deciding Test against New Zealand - and perhaps the future of the hosts’ management - hangs in the balance after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge.