World Cup Daily: Scotland superfan Donny the Duck; USMNT, Brazil in action - ESPN
Day 9 is upon us. We have Brazil and the United States among other teams in 2026 FIFA World Cup action, as they will look to book their spots in the knockout stage!
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Aguirre downplays milestone after Mexico top World Cup group for first time since 2002
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 18 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre played down his team's achievement of topping a World Cup group for the first time since 2002 after their 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, saying the real measure of success would come later in the tournament.
Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday (Jun 18).
Keith Mitchell's seesaw opening round makes U.S. Open history - ESPN
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Keith Mitchell's first swing in Thursday's opening round of the 126th U.S. Open resulted in a hooked tee shot that ended up in the rough at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Ukbekistan's Khusanov sends apology shirt to cameraman injured in World Cup opener
June 18 : Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov sent a signed jersey bearing the message "I am sorry" to a cameraman injured in an accidental collision during his country's World Cup opener against Colombia, the Uzbekistan Football Association said on Thursday.
Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany
ABIDJAN: Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast’s second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday. “The administrative authorizations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this stage,” the Ivorian federation (FIF) said, adding that he would not be able to “travel with the delegation to Canada” for Saturday’s match in Toronto. The FIF gave no reason for his visa refusal. Wahi is the second World Cup player to be denied entry into Canada after Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who is facing rape charges in Britain. Several media reported on Thursday that Wahi had been questioned by French police over suspicions of spot-fixing in a Ligue 1 match while he was playing for Nice. The case revolves around a yellow card which Wahi picked up in a 0-0 draw with Metz in mid-May, after betting authorities had noticed an unusual volume of bets being placed on the 23-year-old being booked. The French football league (LFP) announced on Wednesday that it had lodged a complaint to police for “facts which could constitute sporting fraud and organized corruption.” Born in France, Wahi switched allegiances to the African nation in March and started in the Ivory Coast’s opening 1-0 Group E victory over Ecuador on Sunday. The Elephants final group stage match is against Curacao in the United States on June 25.
US game on Juneteenth gives chance to showcase team's diversity
SEATTLE, June 17 : The United States' clash with Australia on Friday presents the co-hosts with the chance to not only book a place in the World Cup knockout phase, but also celebrate Black history and showcase the diversity of the team and Seattle.
Windhorst: Six storylines already shaping the NBA offseason - ESPN
With the New York Knicks claiming their first championship in 53 years, the party continues in the city and the NBA offseason has officially arrived.