USMNT sees off Australia to advance to World Cup knockout stage - ESPN

The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.

Titans, DT Simmons agree to 3-year extension with $100M guaranteed - ESPN

The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Where Massachusetts wants to take its Scottish love affair next - Politico

Gov. Maura Healey discussed what the Tartan Army takeover of Boston has to do with her affordability agenda.

Titans sign Jeffery Simmons to a three-year extension - NBC Sports

Simmons pushes bar for defensive tackle new-money APY to $35.2 million.

U.S. Open 2026: Joaquin Niemann 'not proud' of serious misconduct, believes penalty excessive - Golf Channel

Niemann, who was penalized two strokes for throwing his club during Thursday's first round, followed the incident with a second-round, 5-under 65 to make the U.S. Open cut.

Alex Freeman, son of Antonio, scores goal for U.S. vs. Australia - NBC Sports

"He did what?"

No Albo, still a party - Politico

One Labor pol made it from Canberra to Seattle.

Department of Justice investigating Major League Baseball for religious rights violations, San Francisco Giants Pride hat warnings - ABC7 Los Angeles

The Department of Justice announced that it is now investigating the MLB for violation of players' religious rights after its response to players writing Bible verses on their hats during a Pride night celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

World Cup fans have been booing "hydration breaks" - NBC Sports

Bobby Boucher may understand.

Justin Verlander To Miss Several Weeks With Hamstring Strain - MLB Trade Rumors

The injury bug bites Verlander just as he was recovering.

NBA insider: Celtics avoiding this 'elephant in the room' during Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit - Boston.com

There's an elephant in the room during the Giannis Antetokounmpo discussions and the Celtics are reportedly avoiding it

Best Midlife Crisis Ever: An Unforgettable Day at the Knicks Parade - The Ringer

Confetti. Community. Mayor Mamdani. And so much joy. One writer recounts a whirlwind trip to New York to celebrate the Knicks (and her birthday).

UFC Freedom 250 ratings explained: Understanding what the White House numbers mean — and what they don't - Yahoo Sports

UFC Freedom 250 drew numbers that represent a success for Paramount+ and for the UFC, though nothing close to the record-breaking figures predicted by both...

The accidental American - Politico

World Cup star Folarin Balogun finds himself in the middle of America’s ongoing birthright citizenship debate.

Sonics legend Gary Payton giving Juneteenth message at World Cup stadiums - The Seattle Times

FIFA tapped Sonics icon Gary Payton to deliver a Juneteenth message that will air in the four stadiums holding World Cup matches, including Seattle Stadium.

Alexi Lalas missing from USA World Cup pregame. Zlatan says, 'America, you're welcome' - USA Today

It's safe to say the dynamic of Fox Sports' World Cup studio analysts Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahmiovic and Alexi Lalas has been icy.