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The Rematch Nobody Expected
The Spurs and the Knicks arrive at the NBA Finals having taken almost comically opposite routes to get here.
Construction Begins on the UFC's White House Octagon
Crews are bolting together a fight stage on the South Lawn, anchored by a stars-and-stripes arch taller than the White House itself. UFC Freedom 250 is no longer a rendering. It's happening.
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Curtain Call: Knicks Sweep the Cavs, Punch First Finals Ticket Since 1999
New York didn't just beat Cleveland. They erased them - four games, zero answers, and a closeout so lopsided it ended in the third quarter.
The NBA's Final Four: Thunder vs. Spurs, Knicks vs. Cavaliers — and the Best Conference Finals in Years
The 2026 NBA Conference Finals are three games in, and we've already gotten a double-overtime instant classic, the largest fourth-quarter comeback in conference finals history, and the defending champs getting punched in the mouth on their own floor.
The Notorious Is Back: Conor McGregor Returns at UFC 329 Against Max Holloway
McGregor will headline UFC 329 on July 11 against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Deuce Loose: Knicks Torch Sixers With Record-Setting Barrage to Complete the Sweep
Philadelphia was supposed to have home-court advantage in Game 4. The arena didn't get the memo.
Two-Time King: What's Next for Sean Strickland After the Biggest Upset of 2026
Sean Strickland doesn't just beat the odds — he humiliates them. After dethroning the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328, the two-time middleweight champion is taking a well-earned breather before what promises to be another blockbuster title defense.
The Final Eight: Where the 2026 Conference Semis Stand
Wolves and Knicks struck first. Tonight, the Cavs and Lakers try to keep the home favorites honest.
Antonelli Makes It Three From Three in Miami as Norris Closes the Gap
Kimi Antonelli held off Lando Norris to win a chaotic Miami Grand Prix — his third consecutive victory from his third consecutive pole, a feat no driver in F1 history has ever pulled off.
Cadillac's First Home Race: Perez, Bottas, and the American F1 Experiment
GM finally has its F1 team, and Miami is where Cadillac stops being a paddock curiosity and becomes a real American racing story.
Inside the Mercedes Cold War: Antonelli vs. Russell for the F1 Title
George Russell was supposed to be the senior driver. Instead, his 19-year-old teammate is leading the championship — and the silver-arrow tension is just getting started.
Miami GP 2026 Preview: F1 Roars Back After Five-Week Silence
After an unprecedented mid-season pause, Formula 1 returns to the Miami International Autodrome with new rules, big upgrades, and a championship that suddenly feels wide open.
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F1's Mid-Season Rule Tweaks Debut in Miami: What Actually Changed
The FIA used the five-week break to fix what the first three rounds exposed. Here's what's different about the cars that hit the Miami International Autodrome on Friday.
Five Teams That Need to Draft a Wide Receiver in Pittsburgh
The 2026 draft class is loaded with pass-catching talent. These five franchises can't afford to let it slip past them.
New Rules, New Uniforms, New Era: What's Changing in the NFL for 2026
From overhauled kickoff rules to franchise rebrands, the 2026 NFL season is shaping up to look and feel different from anything we've seen before.
The Patriots Want to Make History — And They Might Actually Pull It Off
New England is looking to become just the fourth team in NFL history to win a Super Bowl the year after losing one. Don't count them out.
Apple TV's $750M F1 Bet Begins in Miami — And It's Bigger Than Streaming
F1 left ESPN. Apple is treating the Miami Grand Prix as a relaunch — IMAX screenings, Times Square watch parties, and a complete reinvention of how Americans watch racing.
Shohei Ohtani's 2026: The Year He Could Win Both the MVP and the Cy Young
Ohtani has already redefined what's possible in baseball. This season, he could accomplish something truly unprecedented.
Buffalo Sabres End the Longest Playoff Drought in NHL History
After 15 years on the outside looking in, the Sabres are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they're not just happy to be here.
Colorado Locks Up the West's Top Seed — But Is This the Avalanche's Year?
The Avalanche have clinched the Western Conference's best record. Now comes the hard part: proving they can translate regular season dominance into a deep playoff run.
The Pacific Division Race Goes Down to the Wire
Edmonton, Anaheim, and Vegas are separated by razor-thin margins with days left in the regular season. One division, three contenders, zero margin for error.
The Blue Jays Begin Their Title Defense with New Faces and Old Expectations
Toronto enters 2026 as the defending AL champions. The roster has evolved, but the standard hasn't.
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: The First-Round Matchups to Watch
The NHL playoff field is set. Here are the series that could define the 2026 postseason.
Ovechkin's Last Home Game? The End of an Era in Washington
Alex Ovechkin skated off to a standing ovation in what may have been his final home game as a Capital. The Great Eight's legacy is already secure.
UFC Freedom 250: The White House Fight Card That Could Change Combat Sports Forever
The UFC is bringing a professional fight card to the White House lawn on June 14. It's either the most audacious event in sports history or the most controversial. Possibly both.
The A's Are Building Something Real — Even From a Minor League Ballpark
Playing in Sacramento while their Las Vegas stadium takes shape, the Athletics are proving that their rebuild isn't a punchline anymore.
No More Pay-Per-View: How the Paramount+ Deal Is Reshaping UFC
The UFC's new seven-year deal with Paramount+ eliminates pay-per-view entirely. It's the biggest structural shift in combat sports in decades.
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Conor McGregor's Return: What We Know About International Fight Week 2026
International Fight Week returns on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena, and speculation is building that Conor McGregor could be the headliner. Here's what we know.
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Adesanya at the Crossroads: The Last Stylebender's Fight to Stay Relevant
Israel Adesanya is on his first career losing streak. His next fight against Joe Pyfer in Seattle could determine whether he's still a contender or a legacy act.
The UFC Doubled Its Bonuses — And Fighters Are Feeling the Difference
Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses jumped from $50K to $100K in 2026. The impact goes beyond the paycheck.