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WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 12, 2026

US defender Chris Richards available for World Cup opener vs. Paraguay

Chris Richards is considered the United States' top central defender and a key component of the World Cup starting lineup.

PHOENIX MERCURY | Jun 11, 2026

Mercury overmatched by a dominant Paige Bueckers performance

Paige Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.

NCAA | Jun 11, 2026

Texas AG warns Big 12 of possible legal actions as conference decides how to handle Brendan Sorsby situation

The warning comes after a conference call among Big 12 athletic directors, who expressed opposition to Brendan Sorsby playing for Texas Tech.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 11, 2026

Mexico downs South Africa to open 2026 World Cup

Co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three red cards were shown.

ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jun 11, 2026

Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke responds to backlash after pregnancy announcement

“Our happiness isn't yours to approve.”

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 11, 2026

United States hopes Folarin Balogun, strikers can end their World Cup scoring woes

The 24-year-old Folarin Balogun is likely to be an important player for the Americans in their home World Cup.

NBA | Jun 10, 2026

New York Knicks complete largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 vs. Spurs

Game 5 is Saturday in San Antonio after the Knicks made a record comeback and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 10, 2026

US defender Chris Richards to be available for World Cup play weeks after ankle injury

An ankle injury suffered just four weeks ago will not keep American defender Chris Richards on the sideline for the 2026 World Cup.

NEWSLETTERS FOR RSS | Jun 10, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino: US can win World Cup without any top-100 players

U.S. players and staff are thinking big, hoping they can win their first World Cup title or at least reach the semifinals for the first time since 1930.

PHOENIX MERCURY | Jun 9, 2026

Mercury comeback falls short vs. Valkyries, Alyssa Thomas scores 22 in return

The Phoenix Mercury lost to Golden State after they had won two straight following a six-game skid.

ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 9, 2026

Big 12 athletic directors meet after Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s court ruling

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said there were “thoughtful and productive conversations” with athletic directors after the Brendan Sorsby ruling.

NBA | Jun 8, 2026

Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to win that cuts Knicks’ NBA Finals lead to 2-1

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs walked into Madison Square Garden down 2-0 in the NBA Finals and walked out with a win over the Knicks.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 8, 2026

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Problems with processing visas earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson to Tijuana, which is on the border with California.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 8, 2026

When can Max Kepler play for the Diamondbacks after serving his suspension?

If Max Kepler returns to the Arizona Diamondbacks' major league roster on June 25, he would receive $396,257 in salary for the remainder of the season.

NCAA | Jun 8, 2026

Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA, could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility

Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 6, 2026

Leroy Sané scores tiebreaking goal as Germany beats United States in friendly

The 16th-ranked United States has lost nine straight games to European opponents dating back to 2022.

NCAA | Jun 6, 2026

Texas Tech’s appeal to NCAA for QB Brendan Sorsby reinstatement denied, per AP

According to an AP source, Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby will not have his eligibility reinstated.

NCAA | Jun 5, 2026

Four ex-Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game in 2024, NCAA says

According to the NCAA, two known bettors offered the Alabama State players $2,000 to throw the game. The players accepted and were later paid.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 4, 2026

The World Cup opening ceremonies aim to showcase unity

The 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies' unifying theme will be “the celebration of sports, the passion for soccer, symbolized by the cup itself."

NFL | Jun 3, 2026

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

Brandon Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list after he stopped showing up late last season as he rehabilitates a knee injury.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 3, 2026

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé among World Cup stars coming off injury scares

Lionel Messi caused the biggest scare after the Argentina great left the field injured while playing for Inter Miami last month.

ASU FOOTBALL | Jun 2, 2026

Mike Leach headlines College Football Hall of Fame candidates list that includes 2 from ASU

ASU's representation on the 179-player and 48-coach candidates list includes one former star defender and one Fiesta Bowl-winning head coach.

WORLD CUP 2026 | Jun 2, 2026

Ricardo Pepi gets his World Cup shot in 2026

Ricardo Pepi is among three forwards vying for playing time along with Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright ahead of the Americans' World Cup opener.

WORLD CUP 2026 | May 31, 2026

Christian Pulisic scores 1st goal since December, helps US beat Senegal

Christian Pulisic had a goal and an assist as he ended a five-month scoreless streak for club and country in a 3-2 U.S. win over Senegal.