'Complicated' time for the Iranian diaspora in US with Team Melli at the World Cup
HOUSTON, Texas: For Reza, a young Iranian in Houston, watching his country do well at the World Cup fills his heart with pride.
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Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada
VANCOUVER: Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi struck second-half goals for Switzerland as they beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday (Jun 24) to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group B winners, with the tournament co-hosts also progressing as runners-up.
Canada finishes 2nd in Group B after 2-1 loss to Switzerland, will play knockout game Sunday in L.A.
It’s almost painful, sometimes, how so much can hinge on so little.
2026 NFL offseason: Judging biggest overreactions to moves - ESPN
We've reached the summer vacation portion of the 2026 NFL offseason. Teams have wrapped their OTAs and minicamps, and players, coaches and their families have dispersed to various beach resorts around the globe. They'll all be back for training camps in about a month, but for now, things are quiet around the league. And if it weren't for Brendan Sorsby and the supplemental draft, it would frankly be tough to find stuff to discuss.
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M US fund created by IOC
It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.
Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares
INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or backpacks in with them due to a clear-bag policy in place for security reasons.
Sources: Lakers' Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M extension - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sparks Kelsey Plum out at least four weeks with lower leg injury - ESPN
The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Kelsey Plum will be out for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury.