US senator demands answers from commish Rob Manfred after MLB's warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps - Yahoo Sports
MLB does not typically allow players to write personal notes on their uniforms.
Yahoo Entertainment
Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup - Al Jazeera
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
Al Jazeera English
Multiple horses die in overnight Saratoga Harness Track fire - WRGB
Fire crews overnight battled a large fire in the area of the Saratoga Harness Track near Nelson Ave.
WRGB
Kylian Mbappé scores stunner, breaks France goal record in Senegal win - ESPN
Kylian Mbappé moved himself up the World Cup career scoring charts and became France's record goal scorer with two goals in Les Bleus' 3-1 Group I win against Senegal.
ESPN
Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas - NBC News
Prosecutors say the boxer wrote a $200,000 check for a luxury watch despite having insufficient funds in his account.
NBC News
Two Things People Are Getting Wrong About Giannis Antetokounmpo's Fit In Boston - Sports Illustrated
The debate over whether to trade for Antetokounmpo or not is raging, and it's leading people down a couple of wrong paths when it comes to how he'd fit in Boston
Sports Illustrated
NFL, NFLPA support the "Protect College Sports Act" - NBC Sports
As the "Protect College Sports Act" makes its way through the Senate, the NFL has chimed in.
NBCSports.com
Erling Haaland scores 2 goals in World Cup debut to power Norway past Iraq - Yahoo Sports
Norway's first World Cup game since 1998 went as planned.
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Tigers To Use Keider Montero In Relief, Activate Verlander On Sunday - MLB Trade Rumors
The Tigers move one of their starters to the bullpen as Justin Verlander and Casey Mize come back from injury.
MLB Trade Rumors
World Cup 2026: USMNT draws its most-watched telecast ever during win over Paraguay, averaging more than 18 million viewers - Yahoo Sports
In their first match of group play during this year's World Cup, the American men put on a tantalizing performance.
Yahoo Entertainment
Packers voice opposition to major changes to Sports Broadcasting Act - ESPN
The Packers have come out against any significant changes to the Sports Broadcasting Act in a statement on Tuesday.
ESPN
Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says - Al Jazeera
Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.
Al Jazeera English
Knicks fans paying up to $750 for people to hold them a spot at ticker-tape parade - New York Daily News
Listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers for odd jobs and errands, feature offers of up to $100 for anyone willing to wait hours in advance at the parade to hold a spot for their clients.
New York Daily News
Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push - AP News
Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut. Less than 24 hours after the game, Vozinha already had nearly 10 million …
Associated Press
NJ Transit riders lose patience as World Cup disrupts commutes for locals at Penn Station - Gothamist
One father from Millburn missed sending his daughter off to her prom. Another Bronx man was late to visit his parents across the Hudson.
Gothamist
The Surreal Spectacle of Trump’s White House Cage Fights - Rolling Stone
Donald Trump's UFC event at the White House was a surreal spectacle, as billionaires and politicians watched the bloody carnage on the South Lawn.
Rolling Stone
Justin Gaethje’s coach reveals mistake Ilia Topuria made at UFC White House - MMA Fighting
Coach Trevor Wittman reveals biggest mistake Ilia Topuria made against Justin Gaethje.
MMA Fighting
3 Observations: Chargers Rookies Shine on Day 1 of Minicamp - Los Angeles Chargers
Brenen Thompson and Genesis Smith each made splash plays during Tuesday's practice at The Bolt
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Cam Jordan explains why he returned to the Saints for one final season, what changed - NOLA.com
A conversation with his family put forth Cam Jordan's plan to return to the Saints for a 16th season.
NOLA.com
TV Ratings: Knicks’ Victory Caps Most Watched NBA Finals Since 1998 - The Hollywood Reporter
Across five games, ABC and ESPN averaged 20.6 million viewers.
Hollywood Reporter
Noah Lyles breaks world record in 150m at Golden Spike meet, beating Australian sensation Gout Gout - Yahoo Sports
Lyles remains one of the world's elite sprinters, two years after securing Olympic gold at 100 meters.
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Brawl erupts between mob of Argentinian and Algerian soccer fans in Times Square ahead of World Cup showdown - New York Post
A brawl erupted between a mob of Argentinian and Algerian soccer fans in Times Square ahead of their World Cup showdown Tuesday, police said.
New York Post
Robert Saleh: Cam Ward’s accuracy isn’t a concern, every QB misses a couple - NBC Sports
Titans quarterback Cam Ward hasn't always been his sharpest at OTA practices while learning the team's new offense this spring, but missed passes aren't a concern for the guys calling the shots on the coaching staff.
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Scotland's 'Tartan Army' drinks Boston's signature beer dry - WCVB
Scottish soccer fans drained Boston Lager at a downtown taproom, forcing an emergency delivery after the beer sold out.
WCVB Boston
Conor McGregor Says Crawford Rejected $200M Deal, Reveals Dates for Final 2 Fights on UFC Contract - Bleacher Report
UFC star Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited return next month against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329, and he already knows his next move after that fight.
Bleacher Report
George Pickens breaks silence, addresses 2026 holdout rumors - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
For the first time since signing his tag, George Pickens is in the building and on the practice field, and the Cowboys Pro Bowler got candid about holdout (and hold-in) rumors,
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Minicamp notebook | Depth players get more opportunities - Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders began their three-day minicamp on Tuesday, and unlike some teams that elect to cancel the final practice before the summer break, they’re going to get a full week’s worth of work.
Commanders.com
Brendan Sorsby tentatively sets Pro Day for July 10 - NBC Sports
Set to apply for the NFL supplemental draft, QB Brendan Sorsby also has a place and time to work out for the league's 32 teams.
NBCSports.com
Source: Brewers to Designate Luis Rengifo For Assignment Amid Cooper Pratt Call-Up - Athlon Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers are designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment after calling up top prospect Cooper Pratt.
Athlon Sports
Tiago Splitter hired as Chicago Bulls' new head coach - Yahoo Sports
Splitter went 42-39 as the interim head coach with the Trail Blazers this season.
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NASCAR’s connection between military, fans traces back to the sport’s genesis - NASCAR.com
NASCAR's deep connection between the military, fans and the sanctioning body itself traces back to the sport's genesis.
NASCAR
Aldon Smith’s family hires attorneys to investigate death, possible CTE - The Mercury News
The former 49er died at the age of 36 after a medical emergency in Los Gatos.
The Mercury News
Sheryl Crow Blasts Trump’s ‘Disgraceful’ UFC Birthday Bash: ‘Let’s Be Better, America’ - Rolling Stone
Sheryl Crow has posted a statement blasting Donald Trump and his UFC birthday bash.
Rolling Stone
Vive la France! USGA has fun with U.S. Open groupings - Golf Channel
The first- and second-round tee times were released on Tuesday morning, and on the tee sheet are several notable groupings, many of which have particular themes to them.
Golf Channel
Iran, New Zealand play to 2-2 draw to keep Group G tied up with 1 point apiece - Yahoo Sports
Group G is all tied up in the standings after Belgium and Egypt played to a draw earlier Monday.
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