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The world is watching -- and loving -- wiener dogs racing at the Starkville Derby

The "world's largest wiener dog race" has drawn hundreds of dogs, thousands of spectators and international attention to the small town of …

Mertens upsets Rybakina in Wimbledon 3rd round

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, was upset in the third round by Elise Mertens 7-6 (4), 6-1 at the grass-court Grand Slam on Sa…

Sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2026

Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1?

In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the…

Why Carlo Ancelotti is key to Brazil winning sixth...

The experienced coach has the nation dreaming of success.

World Cup Daily live: Cape Verde overshadow Taylor...

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as the Round of 16 begins.

Where does Aroldis Chapman rank among the greatest...

The Boston Red Sox fireman is now the king of strikeouts among relievers. We put his career in historical perspective.

How can Brazil stop Haaland? It might come down to...

Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup, and the showdown against Erling Haaland and Carlo Ancelotti's midfielders will be o…

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup run captured hea...

If World Cups were measured in moments, then Cape Verde would be champions.

AFC South roundtable: Why the Texans eked out the Jags as favorites to win the division

Our NFL Nation reporters lean in on who's tops in the division and what's new with their teams ahead of training camp.

Chapman sets all-time record for K's by reliever

Red Sox lefty Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm as the major leagues' all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever Friday night, reaching …

USMNT coach Pochettino latest World Cup star to th...

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino was the latest soccer star to throw the first pitch at an MLB game this summer. How did he and he fellow foo…

Dodgers to hold Ohtani (bicep) out Sat. after exit...

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches Friday against the Padres before exiting in the seventh inning when his right bi…

Colombia see off Ghana to set up clash with Swiss

Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup…

Mexico ups security, caps crowds after fan deaths

Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City'…

Messi: Argentina have 'many' things to correct

Lionel Messi said the Argentina have "many" things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time on Friday night at …

Ohtani unlikely to pitch in ASG due to schedule

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "hard to imagine" Shohei Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game after the team pushed his next start b…

Baker Mayfield, Ed Sheeran and more celebrities br...

A-list celebrities arrived in style to the couple's Madison Square Garden wedding festivities.