SPORTS‘Crony Capitalism on Steroids’: 3 Writers on the World Cup’s First WeekThe history of global soccer, in some sense, is a history of the world’s political problems.NY Times·June 19, 2026
SPORTSCo-hosts' historic win over Qatar could be a water...Canada's first men's World Cup win was a historic moment for the sport in the country. Just don't think they're finished yet.ESPN·June 19, 2026
SPORTSIn photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 yearsThe New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship win with a ticker tape parade in Manhattan.NPR·June 19, 2026
SPORTSMamdani gives New York Knicks keys to city after NBA titleThe New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a frenzied ticker-tape parade through Manhattan.Al Jazeera·June 18, 2026
SPORTSThe last-minute to-do list for every NFL front off...The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.ESPN·June 18, 2026
SPORTSMLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 runAfter Atlanta reigned for five weeks, the two-time defending World Series champs are back on top.ESPN·June 18, 2026
SPORTS2026 MLB mock draft: Who every team SHOULD take wi...Which shortstop goes No. 1 overall to the White Sox? Where do top college stars land? Kiley McDaniel plays GM for all 30 teams.ESPN·June 18, 2026
SPORTSDolan says second apron not an option for KnicksOn the heels of the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, owner James Dolan told WFAN radio Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.ESPN·June 18, 2026
SPORTSNew Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape paradeNew York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.NPR·June 18, 2026
SPORTSFIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.NPR·June 18, 2026
SPORTSCan Brendan Sorsby start for an NFL team? Sizing u...What are Sorsby's strengths and weaknesses? Which NFL teams should try to land him in the supplemental draft? Let's sort out what he could bring to a pro QB room.ESPN·June 18, 2026
SPORTSPortugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after draw...Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as one of Portugal and soccer's all-time best players, but it's becoming clear his team could be better without him.ESPN·June 18, 2026
