Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston, Texas in the Unit… [+2623 chars]

Four-time winners Germany thrash World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday.

Al Jazeera English

Germany hit Curacao for seven to open their World Cup - Al Jazeera

Netherlands and Japan meet in a Group F clash to kick off what figures to be one of the most competitive groups in the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands are ranked No. 8 in the FIFA world rankings and … [+2336 chars]

Jon Eimer, who went 31-13 on Champions League picks this year, reveals his best bets for Turkiye vs. Australia in the World Cup 2026 on Sunday

SportsLine

Netherlands vs. Japan odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert - SportsLine

Khamzat Chimaev wasnt totally shocked that his wrestling match against Dillon Danis at RAF 10 ended in chaos.
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Khamzat Chimaev says he had no choice but to go after Dillon Danis following his actions at RAF 10.

MMA Fighting

Khamzat Chimaev breaks his silence after chaotic brawl with ‘idiot’ Dillon Danis: ‘Stupid guys do stupid things’ - MMA Fighting

Tens of thousands of people mostly young men have traveled from across the country to be here this weekend. Theyve flown from Ohio or Tennessee, and driven from New Jersey, and are now standing in li… [+837 chars]

Ahead of the UFC fight card on the White House lawn, thousands descended on Washington D.C. to celebrate the sport, country and President Trump.

NBC News

Trump, bald eagles and Zac Brown Band: Inside the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest - NBC News

Spencer Strider is back in Atlanta after having gone on the 10-Day IL due to what the Atlanta Braves were calling right arm soreness. It wasnt just the elbow acting up on Strider before he exited thi… [+1227 chars]

The injury saga continues for Spencer Strider

Batterypower.com

Spencer Strider will be evaluated further by Dr. Keith Meister, per report - Battery Power

The New York Knicks are back, baby.
The five-game NBA Finals win over a Spurs team that was far too young to meet the moment gave the Knicks their first championship in 53 years. It sparked euphoria… [+1349 chars]

NBCSports.com

Knicks NBA title gives many NFL fan bases a reason to keep dreaming - NBC Sports

Jalen Brunson, the 29-year-old New York Knicks point guard, was named the NBA Finals MVP after the team won their first championship title in 53 years on Saturday nightbut the team that ended the tit… [+3058 chars]

Brunson effectively gave up $113 million after signing a contract extension in 2024.

Forbes

How Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Sacrifice Helped Knicks Win the NBA Finals - Forbes

ATLANTA (AP) The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated P… [+2086 chars]

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officia…

Associated Press

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US - AP News

A strategic masterclass gave Lewis Hamilton his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix while Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired late on.
The Mercedes driver was set… [+4847 chars]

The seven-time world champion finally took his maiden win for Ferrari on the day Antonelli retired late on

Motorsport.com

F1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late - Motorsport.com

Toyota outgunned LMDh rivals BMW and Cadillac with its radically overhauled TR010 Hybrid to score an emphatic victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway claimed … [+9355 chars]

The Japanese manufacturer executed its strategy to perfection to claim an against-the-odds win

Le Mans 24h: Toyota beats BMW, Cadillac for first win in four years - Motorsport.com

The Giants hosted their latest Pride Night at Oracle Park, and four of their five pitchers who appeared in Fridays game chose to add biblical verses to their rainbow Pride caps or not wear one at all… [+6904 chars]

One season-ticket holder told The Standard she wrote a letter to the organization and said, “Now my team is tarnished by a decision of some selfish players.”

Sfstandard.com

Giants acknowledge how player actions on Pride Night caused ‘pain and anger’ - The San Francisco Standard

LONG POND, Pa. -  The start time for Sundays The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway has been moved up two hours to 1 p.m. due to forecasted incl… [+824 chars]

The start time for Sunday’s The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway has been moved up two hours to 1 p.m.

WFMZ Allentown

Pocono Raceway moves start time for NASCAR race - WFMZ.com

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Aldon Smith seventh overall in 2011.
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Former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Aldon Smith died Saturday, the team confirmed on social m… [+3416 chars]

Aldon Smith, the former San Francisco 49ers defensive star who battled legal troubles, dies at 36

SFGate

Former San Francisco 49ers defensive star Aldon Smith dies at 36 - SFGATE

Australia stunned Türkiye in Saturdays World Cup nightcap at Vancouver Stadium, riding a first-half goal by Nestory Irankunda and another by Connor Metcalfe after the intermission to win just the sec… [+4560 chars]

Australia stunned Türkiye to upend Group D. Here are my four takeaways from the match.

Fox Sports

4 Takeaways From Australia's Stunning World Cup Win vs. Türkiye To Upend Group D - FOX Sports

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama spoke with reporters Saturday after his team fell 94-90 to the New York Knicks, closing a 4-1 NBA Finals series loss.
The young Spurs certainly showcased t… [+1404 chars]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama spoke with reporters Saturday after his team fell 94-90 to the New York Knicks, closing a 4-1 NBA Finals series loss.

Bleacher Report

Everything Victor Wembanyama Said After Spurs' 2026 NBA Finals Loss vs. Knicks - Bleacher Report

Saturday marks the second day of competition for DI outdoor women's track. To get you caught up on what happened on Thursday the first day the women hit the track here's what you may have missed:
Co… [+1864 chars]

Follow along for coverage of the 2026 DI women's outdoor track and field championships on Saturday, June 13, when we'll crown individual champions as well as the team title.

NCAA.com

Georgia wins the 2026 DI women's outdoor track and field championship - NCAA.com

There was a time when soccer was an afterthought in the United States. Times have definitely changed.
Via Matt Clapp of Awful Announcing, the opening match at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. mens national… [+793 chars]

There was a time when soccer was an afterthought in the United States.

U.S. debut in World Cup generates 24.886 million viewers - NBC Sports

The color red donned across Saturday afternoon’s World Cup Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland.
Besides the shirts worn by the Swiss fans, the color spread across Levi’s Stadium due to the n… [+1924 chars]

The color red donned across Saturday afternoon’s World Cup Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland.

New York Post

Sea of red seen in World Cup low fan turnout in Santa Clara - New York Post

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The New York Knicks are one win away from becomi… [+2700 chars]

The Knicks are just one win away from being crowned NBA Champions.