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Way-too-early picks for the WNBA’s end-of-season awards

Way-too-early picks for the WNBA’s end-of-season awards

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Way-too-early picks for the WNBA’s end-of-season awards

WNBA All-Star Weekend is just two sleeps away — but first comes tonight’s six-game slate, where a certain superstar could make her season debut. As we near the season’s unofficial halfway point, here are our way-too-early picks for the league’s end-of-season awards. Nothing but net.

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Just over five weeks and 104 games later, Spain are your 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) champions, winning the biggest-ever edition by defeating defending champion Argentina 1–0 in extra time yesterday. Here’s how it went down — vamos.

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi likely played his final WC game yesterday, and while the greatest men’s soccer player of all time hasn’t officially retired from the international scene yet, we’re commemorating the 39-year-old’s incredible career with a look at his WC appearances, by the numbers.

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

There’s just one match remaining in the biggest FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) in history, and boy is it a doozy. For the first time ever, the reigning champions of Europe and South America will meet in the WC Final, with Spain taking on defending WC champs Argentina today at 3 p.m. ET.

The World Drivers’ Championship race is heating up

The World Drivers’ Championship race is heating up

The World Drivers’ Championship race is heating up

Fasten your seatbelt because it’s nearly time for Sunday’s 9 a.m. ET Belgian Grand Prix (GP), the 10th of 22 races on this year’s Formula 1 calendar. The skies look abnormally clear at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend, but the season-long championship is anything but.

Rounding up the WNBA’s most intriguing headlines

Rounding up the WNBA’s most intriguing headlines

Rounding up the WNBA’s most intriguing headlines

T-minus seven days until the WNBA’s All-Star festivities tip off — but there’s never a shortage of storylines to discuss from the hardwood. While we patiently wait for the stars to align in Chicago, here are some must-know headlines from the spiciest league in sports.

Spain cruises to World Cup final, awaits winner of England vs. Argentina

Spain cruises to World Cup final, awaits winner of England vs. Argentina

Spain cruises to World Cup final, awaits winner of England vs. Argentina

Here’s what you need to know as we race towards this Sunday’s grand finale.

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

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MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

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July 15, 2026

From Patti LaBelle’s high notes to star-studded swings, MLB All-Star Week played all the hits in Philadelphia. Here’s the latest from the extra sparkly diamond before regular-season action resumes tomorrow.

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The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 23, 2026

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The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

The hoops and the happenings ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend

Ready to get your game on and go play? So are the WNBA’s best. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula are going all in on All-Star Weekend, breaking down the on-court action and putting their crystal balls to the test. And because it’s the WNBA — the spiciest league in sports — there’s some tea to spill, too. Let’s hoop to it.

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MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

Somebody call Smash Mouth because MLB All-Star Week has arrived, with baseball’s best descending on Philadelphia for 48 more hours of glimmering festivities. From tonight’s Home Run Derby to tomorrow’s All-Star Game (ASG), here’s everything you need to know about MLB’s mid-summer classic.

Previewing France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal

Previewing France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal

Previewing France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal

Saturday saw everyone’s favorite Viking eliminated as (hey) Jude Bellingham’s two goals for England sent Norway rowing back home. Meanwhile, Argentina’s Leo Messi got by with a little help from his friends to bid Switzerland adieu. Wednesday’s newsletter will have all the deets on that epic semifinal, because we have to focus on tomorrow’s between France and Spain.

France knocks out Morocco in the World Cup, plus the remaining quarter-final previews

France knocks out Morocco in the World Cup, plus the remaining quarter-final previews

France knocks out Morocco in the World Cup, plus the remaining quarter-final previews

One explosive FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) quarter-final (QF) down, three to go. Next week’s semis will be set by our next newsletter, so let’s get right to it.

Nelly Korda struggles in opening round of The Amundi Evian Championship

Nelly Korda struggles in opening round of The Amundi Evian Championship

Nelly Korda struggles in opening round of The Amundi Evian Championship

The Amundi Evian Championship — the LPGA’s fourth major of the season — teed off yesterday from the stunning French Alps, where history is on the line for world No. 1 Nelly Korda. Unfortunately, a nightmare start means the 27-year-old has quite the mountain to climb.

The USMNT is out of the World Cup — and we’re in our feels

The USMNT is out of the World Cup — and we’re in our feels

The USMNT is out of the World Cup — and we’re in our feels

A promising USMNT lost 4–1 to Belgium on Monday, a disappointing finish for a team that captivated a nation. Despite hope surrounding the perennially underdog American men’s team, this run ended the same way their last three WCs did: in the Round of 16. Let’s sort through our feelings about it.

Diving into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, plus a France-Morocco preview

Diving into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, plus a France-Morocco preview

Diving into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, plus a France-Morocco preview

Twenty-seven days and 96 games later, the FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) quarter-finals (QFs) are set. Today’s the first day in a while without a game, so take the respite to check on your bracket and read up on the upcoming matches, plus how the final two teams clinched their spots.

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