How Seattle is preparing for USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match on Juneteenth

Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.

USA players want to lay off the 'Layup' chatter ahead of Australia matchup

One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.  Specifically, one word. 

Boston bars see ‘Triple St. Patrick’s Day’ demand from Scotland and Norway fans

First it was Scotland, and now it’s Norway. Bars and liquor stores in Boston say the current World Cup demand is 'triple St. Patrick’s Day,' as waves of international soccer fans completely take over the city's legendary pub scene.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Wednesday, June 17

It's day seven of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Portugal takes on Congo DR, England goes up against Croatia, Ghana takes on Panama, and Uzbekistan takes on Colombia.

UFC boss distances himself from fighter's Obama remark: Report

A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Tuesday, June 16

It's day six of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S.! France takes on Senegal. Iraq and Norway square off, Argentina takes on Algeria and Austria takes on Jordan. 

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle

The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.

Japan tidies Dallas Stadium locker room after World Cup match

Japanese soccer players showcased their tradition of cleanliness by leaving the Dallas Stadium locker room spotless after Sunday's 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

Canes to celebrate Stanley Cup victory Saturday in Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes are waking up as Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006, after a 3-0 shutout in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights, sealing a dominant 16-3 postseason run to return the Cup to Carolina. 

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Monday, June 15

It's day five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S.! Spain takes on Cabo Verde, Belgium takes on Egypt, Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay and Iran takes on New Zealand. 

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands

Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.

These World Cup referees have ties to Texas

Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.

First Texas World Cup games happen today

The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.

Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch

It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.

Brazil, Morocco tie 1-1 in first World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium

Brazil and Morocco brought one of the World Cup’s biggest early matchups in the first game at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36

Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games during his four years with the team.

Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt

Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.