Troost-Ekong on England-Ghana: Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong, now a SuperSport pundit, says he expects Ghana to take a draw against England at the World Cup, citing England's defensive vulnerabilities. #SOCCER
Match recap: Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 as Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior had a goal and an assist, but Raphinha's injury and Ancelotti's lingering selection and formation questions leave concerns. #SOCCER
Match preview: Netherlands face Sweden in Group F in Houston on Saturday — Sweden can secure progression with a win, while Virgil van Dijk meets clubmate Alexander Isak in a key duel as both sides seek momentum. #SOCCER
Group-stage clash: Jordan and Algeria meet in San Francisco looking for their first World Cup 2026 points after opening defeats, with Ali Olwan and Riyad Mahrez among players to watch. #SOCCER
Legal suits: Two lawsuits contend live 'box breaking'—selling slots for sealed card or memorabilia openings on livestreams—could amount to unlawful gambling or an unregulated lottery, naming Whatnot and Fanatics Live. #NHL
Industry scrutiny: Lawsuits and arbitration allege live "breaks" on Whatnot and Fanatics Live may constitute unlawful gambling or lotteries as buyers buy randomized slots for opened card boxes, ESPN reports. #MLB
Report: Live box-breaking is under legal scrutiny as claims allege it functions as unlawful gambling or an unregulated lottery, with suits targeting platforms such as Whatnot and Fanatics Live. #NBA
Legal scrutiny: Live 'box-breaking' card streams are facing lawsuits that argue randomized slot sales on platforms like Whatnot and Fanatics Live amount to unlawful gambling, prompting arbitration and court claims ⚖️ #NFL
AFC West offseason: Broncos report Bo Nix should be 100% for training camp after ankle surgeries, Jaylen Waddle arrives to boost the passing attack, and Cooper’s status remains a key offseason question. #NFL
New CBA: The NFL will create a 12-official practice squad this season, assigning members to crews to travel and replace injured or underperforming refs and allowing some practice officials to be promoted for development. #NFL
U.S. Open Round 2: Wyndham Clark set the 36-hole scoring record at Shinnecock and sits 7-under, leading by four into the weekend; Schauffele, Kim, Stevens and Fitzpatrick are tied at 3-under. #GOLF
Real Madrid rebuild: Mourinho has pushed a 'win-now' overhaul toward older, experienced signings — Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Konaté arrive as he prioritises immediate impact over a youth rebuild. #SOCCER
Diaspora angle: Dennis Dargahi - born Dennis Eckert in Germany - secured last-minute Iranian citizenship after an aunt's social post and could debut for Iran, part of a World Cup where ~23% of players were born abroad. #SOCCER
Match report: Uruguay steadied under Marcelo Bielsa to salvage a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in Miami after a halftime reshuffle that helped revive form amid a generational rebuild. #SOCCER
Tee times: US Open at Shinnecock Hills released full third‑round pairings and ET tee times, running 9:00 a.m. (Dylan Wu/Jacob Bridgeman) through 3:45 p.m. (Matt Fitzpatrick/Wyndham Clark), with Spieth/Niemann and McIlroy/McNealy listed. #GOLF
Match report: Morocco opened inside two minutes as Anass Saibari's early finish from Brahim Díaz's long pass sealed a 1-0 win over Scotland in Foxborough, leaving Scotland's World Cup knockout hopes in doubt. #SOCCER
TRANSFER WATCH: Mohamed Salah, Yan Diomande and Brahim Díaz have seen World Cup displays lift their transfer profiles — Salah linked to Saudi, Turkey or MLS options while Diomande draws PSG and Liverpool interest. #SOCCER
Pundit verdict: Troy Deeney criticised South Africa and Czechia after their 1-1 World Cup draw, calling the abundance of long-range shots 'like kids football' while praising South Africa's penalty equaliser. #SOCCER
World Cup opener: Keito Nakamura has gone from fringe option to key figure after scoring Japan's equalizer vs Netherlands, earning a bigger role as injuries force Moriyasu to reshuffle tactics. ⚽ #SOCCER
Match report: Alex Freeman starred as the U.S. beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle — an own goal and his header secured the win, while Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams earned top ratings for their midfield work. #SOCCER