USA to Play Kosovo or Türkiye In 2026 World Cup Group Stage

The United States’ group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly set.
4 Takeaways From World Cup Qualifying on Thursday

Türkiye continued to impress, while Italy’s World Cup dreams stayed alive.
An early look at 2027 NFL free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March?
Which top players might be available in next year’s NFL free agency? We picked out 49 stars to keep an eye on.
UCLA’s Close sounds alarm on coaching burden
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches, and pleaded for the NCAA to make changes.
Auriemma: Title IX ‘pretty much out the window’
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Thursday said Title IX legislation, in practice, is “pretty much out the window.”
Tonali, Kean goals send Italy to WC playoff final
Türkiye beat Romania 1-0 and will face either Slovakia or Kosovo for a spot at its first World Cup since a third-place run in 2002.
2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge Favored

Will history be made this season when it comes to the MLB MVP awards? See the Opening Day odds.
2026 World Series Odds: Dodgers Favored Ahead of Opening Day

The new baseball season begins Wednesday. See the latest World Series odds, as the Dodgers are favored to three-peat.
Another Cubs Extension: Chicago Reportedly Agrees to Deal with Standout 2B Nico Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs have made another move to ensure that their core will remain intact for the foreseeable future.
Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of addictive tech use
A lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel accuses the sportsbooks of using addictive technology and features to keep customers betting.