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Connor Bedard’s five-year deal positions him as the NHL’s third-highest paid player, while Chicago retains cap space to address defensive vulnerabilities and supporting talent gaps.
Chad Brown’s Kathynmarissa wins Grade 1 event, while Kevin Huerter’s co-owned The Good Life triumphs in maiden race
Jeremy Fears Jr. remains the favourite, while Momcilovic’s transition from Iowa State to Mark Pope’s offence draws scrutiny despite the lengthy odds.
Sam Burns cards historic 127 two-round total while Tommy Fleetwood falls five shots adrift after late bogeys
Second-ranked Dricus du Plessis faces ninth-ranked Kamaru Usman in the main event, with SportsLine analyst Kyle Marley highlighting key betting angles for the card.
Mike McClure’s system identifies Burns as the favourite while advising against backing Lucas Herbert, who has dropped to three strokes off the lead.
With the series level at 1-1, the 2.5-metre gradient at the Home of Cricket offers distinct advantages for seam and swing bowlers in the opening overs, while historical batting averages suggest a target near 300 is required for victory.
Dione Barbosa defeats Anna Melisano via standing rear-naked choke in opening bout, marking a pivotal moment in her promotional tenure.
The 23-year-old England international joins on a six-year deal, surpassing the previous record for an English player and signalling a major shift in Chelsea’s strategic direction under Alonso.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff in Miami Gardens saw England take control against France, ending Didier Deschamps’ tenure as manager and setting the stage for the final between Argentina and Spain.
Ryan Fox ties major record with 62 as defending champion Scottie Scheffler trails by six shots
Leicester City demand £10 million for the 22-year-old, a valuation that has deterred other European suitors while Manchester United focus on midfield reinforcements.
Graham Rahal is set to start 25th after a fuel pressure issue, while David Malukas’ availability remains unconfirmed following a morning practice crash at Nashville Superspeedway.
With Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane chasing Golden Boot honours, SportsLine’s Jon Eimer predicts a high-scoring encounter between the European rivals.
As Argentina and Spain prepare for the 19 July final, the managerial approach of Lionel Scaloni and Luis de la Fuente highlights a shift toward adaptability over rigid club-style control.
Lavonte David tells Jim Rome that Bruce Arians’ focus on eliminating errors and building around veteran leadership transformed the franchise’s trajectory.
BBC Sport has made footage available from the third round at Royal Birkdale, where New Zealand’s Ryan Fox tied a major scoring record to share the tournament lead with Australia’s Lucas Herbert.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hails Rodri as the ‘backbone’ of the squad as the team prepares to face Argentina in Dallas.
The 19-year-old Barcelona star faces the 39-year-old Argentine legend in a match that could redefine the sport’s hierarchy.
Kylian Mbappe is tied with Lionel Messi on eight goals, but assists remain the deciding factor for the top scorer award.
The Lisbon-based daily has published a ranking of the biggest underperformers from the FIFA World Cup, highlighting three Brazilian players and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The incident occurred following the dedication of the “Champions Gate” at Wrigley Field, which marked a decade since the Chicago Cubs ended their 108-year championship drought.
Wales fail to score in second consecutive defeat as aggregate gap widens to 116-0
The Leopards withstood a second-half surge from the Black and Whites to move back into the upper echelons of the table, while Andy Last’s side sink further into the relegation zone.
The 23-year-old England international joins from Aston Villa on a six-year contract, surpassing the previous club record held by Enzo Fernandez.
Rory McIlroy has labelled Bryson DeChambeau’s reaction to a penalty at the 2026 Open Championship as an attention-seeking stunt, following the American’s threat to withdraw from the tournament.
The WNBA head coach clarifies that the phrase refers to preferential officiating in Australian sports vernacular, but acknowledges the impact on Black women in the league.
The Springboks secured a 43-0 win in Durban, extending their scoreless streak against Wales to over two and a half hours despite handling errors limiting their scoreboard impact.
FIFA confirms no alternative slots available for European champions ahead of Sunday’s final against Argentina
Thomas Sorber, sidelined by injury, highlights the personal impact of cost-cutting moves that sent Isaiah Joe to Detroit and Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta in exchange for future draft assets.
Juan Soto and Marcus Semien are set to start against Philadelphia, with Sean Manaea taking the mound for New York in a crucial series matchup at Citizens Bank Park.
With the amateur draft concluded and the 3 August trade deadline approaching, Major League Baseball clubs are intensifying efforts to reshape rosters for the postseason race.
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has acknowledged a persistent straight-line speed deficit in the W17 car, with driver George Russell describing the challenge as “battling with one hand behind your back.”
Tadej Pogacar’s decisive attack on the final climb to Le Markstein has increased his general classification advantage to 4 minutes and 30 seconds, positioning him firmly on course for a fifth Tour title.
Ryan Fox becomes the eighth player in history to shoot 62 in a major, matching scores by Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns at the 154th Open Championship.
Mike McClure’s predictive model suggests Ryan Blaney will finish outside the top five, while highlighting Ty Gibbs as a strong value play for the penultimate round of the In-Season Challenge.
Brady Singer delivers strong pitching performance as Cincinnati improves record to eight games under .500
The officiating crew for the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match has been finalised, with the contest set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday evening.
Josh Kerr clocks 3 minutes 42.66 seconds to become the first Briton since Steve Cram to hold the title
Leclerc’s British Grand Prix victory keeps Ferrari in contention as Hamilton chases historic eighth title
RB Leipzig secured a 2-1 win in a friendly against Regionalliga Northeast side VSG Altglienicke, marking the first match in charge for Martin Demichelis.
British runner Josh Kerr ends 27-year wait for new mark at Diamond League
Australian Lucas Herbert and American Sam Burns card 62 to tie major round record, while Bryson DeChambeau falls three shots behind after R&A ruling.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match takes place on Saturday, 18 July, at Hard Rock Stadium, marking the 33rd meeting between the two ranked sides.