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The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2026
See Forbes' 2026 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, featuring a record payday by Cristiano Ronaldo, plus nine other sports stars who made at least $100 million.
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The Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup
Two new billionaires lead a starting 11 that collectively hauled in an estimated $950 million in the 12 months leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Sophie Cunningham’s ‘Finger Pointing’ Meme, Explained
A clip of WNBA player Sophie Cunningham pointing at a rival basketball player went viral—here’s where the meme originated, and what Cunningham had to say.
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2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.
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MLB 32 Team Expansion Timeline And Cities Best Positioned To Land A Franchise
MLB expansion to 32 teams is on the horizon. Here’s a look at a possible timeline and the top cities in the running for new franchises.
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He’s Team USA’s Rising World Cup Star—and the Son of a Super Bowl Legend
Alex Freeman chose soccer over football even though his father was a Green Bay Packers great. Now, at 21, he is the national team’s breakout player.
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Phillies Pitcher Officially Ruled Out For Season After Collapsing On Mound
The Philadelphia Phillies have released an update on their veteran pitcher after a life-threatening setback on the mound.
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Mets’ Bo Bichette Sends Blue Jays Message After Contract Decision
The Toronto Blue Jays’ former franchise shortstop almost denied the New York Mets because of a link to his old team.
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Blue Jays Sign New Catcher After Alejandro Kirk Setback Tests Depth
The Toronto Blue Jays have added a former New York Yankees draft pick as their All-Star catcher recovers from in-season surgery.
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Blue Jays’ John Schneider Sends Message On $60M Bo Bichette Replacement As Concerns Mount
The Toronto Blue Jays skipper acknowledged some struggles for the team’s new $60 million star after a concerning slump.
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Bo Bichette Sends Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message With Mets Move ‘Not Going Well’
The Toronto Blue Jays’s former superstar spoke out about the team’s franchise slugger as the New York Mets struggle.
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Blue Jays Pitcher Cuts Ties With Team After 3-Day Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays have lost a veteran righty to the open market after a remarkably brief run with the club.
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The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball
Thanks to the MLB’s new ABS challenge system umpire CB Bucknor is having the worst week in baseball.
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Mets’ Bo Bichette Offers 4-Word Response On Returning To Blue Jays Role
The two-time Toronto Blue Jays All-Star sent a message about returning to his old spot after the latest New York Mets injury.
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Blue Jays Sign New Catcher After Alejandro Kirk Injury Replacement Update
The Toronto Blue Jays have brought in a new backstop as their two-time All-Star catcher recovers from a surgery.
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Iranian Team Leaves Thank You Note For LA Despite Complaints Of Unfair Treatment At World Cup
The thank-you note and the strong performance against the top side in their group came despite the Iranian coach’s complaint about being forced to play in the “worst” conditions.
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Blue Jays Manager Holds Late Night Vladimir Guerrero Jr Meeting As Concerns Mount
The Toronto Blue Jays’ John Schneider revealed some drastic measures as the franchise slugger struggles.
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WWE WrestleMania 42 Results, Winners And Grades On Night 1 (Apr. 18, 2026)
WWE WrestleMania 42 results, winners and grades on Night 1 (Saturday.)
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Long-Time Blue Jays Backstop Cuts Ties With New Team After Short Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays have received news that a former four-year catcher has left his latest team after a harsh roster move.
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WWE WrestleMania 42 Results, Winners And Grades On Night 2 (April 19, 2026)
Full WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 2 results, winners, and grades, including Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk and major title changes.
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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026 Results As Jade Cargill Pins Rhea Ripley
At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2026, Jade Cargill got some WrestleMania revenge by pinning Rhea Ripley in tag team action.
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FC Barcelona Decides To Axe Manchester United Winger Rashford
FC Barcelona has decided to bid "adéu" or "adios" to Marcus Rashford by not exercising the Manchester United-owned winger's buy option.
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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
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Mets’ 24-Year-Old Prospect Suddenly Retires Amid Historic Losing Streak
The New York Mets have received word that a former draft pick is calling it quits after just three games this season.
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World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
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Bo Bichette’s Blue Jays Setback Is Driving Mets Issues, Executive Says
The Toronto Blue Jays’ long-time shortstop appears to be carrying some baggage collected with his former team into his New York Mets tenure.
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Blue Jays Acquire Former AL West Outfielder After Daulton Varsho Injury
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a 26-year-old outfielder shortly after he was cut by a division leader.
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Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
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World Cup knockouts: Who has made it to the round of 32 stage?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.
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Phillies’ 6-Year Veteran Cuts Ties With New Team After Just 9 Games
The Philadelphia Phillies got an update on a long-time roster staple who lasted just a few innings before exiting his latest contract.
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Blue Jays’ Rising Star Sends Phillies’ Bryce Harper Message As Concerns Mount
The Toronto Blue Jays’ unique two-way talent singled out the Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise slugger as his team struggles.
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Blue Jays’ 2-Time All-Star Cut From New Team’s Roster After Very Short Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays’ homegrown former star has seen a harsh roster move after a disappointing debut with his new team.
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Blue Jays Former All-Star Cuts Ties With Dodgers After Very Brief Reunion
The Toronto Blue Jays received news that a former star infielder has moved on from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Cage fights at the White House: What to know as Trump hosts UFC
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday, but thunderstorms risk threatening the outdoor event.
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Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Contradicts Manager With ‘Season-Ending Injury’ Update
The Toronto Blue Jays’ superstar pitcher offered a concerning injury update after manager John Schneider attempted to downplay concern.
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UFC At White House: Fighter Makes Crude Remarks About Michelle Obama After Win
In a separate controversy, an apparent post made on ex-UFC star Daniel Cormier's X account showed alleged texts from Eric Trump, which the president’s son dismissed as AI generated.
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Dodgers’ 2-Time All-Star Calls For Change To ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’
A former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder weighed in on the debate around special treatment for the two-way superstar.
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Germany out of World Cup after loss on penalties to Paraguay
Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.
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Phillies’ Former Infielder, Replaced By Key Rookie, Ends Career At Age 30
The Philadelphia Phillies received news that a former second-round pick who was cut for Orion Kerkering announced his retirement.
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FIFA Told Stadium Sponsors to Get Lost. They Spun It Into Marketing Gold.
Levi’s, Gillette, Lumen and others had to go into hiding during the World Cup—and wound up getting more exposure
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India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup
The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage.
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Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night
UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success. White boasted about merchandise sales and streaming service subscriptions and how UFC surpassed its goals in every metric he could list.
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Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
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Mets Offer 2-Word Response On Bo Bichette Returning To Blue Jays Role After Injury
The New York Mets manager sent a two-word Bo Bichette update after the long-time Toronto Blue Jays shortstop returned to the position.
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Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Cape Verde’s stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone
Madibo’s tackle on Kone in the team’s Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.
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World Cup fans from around the world are wowed by United States
Soccer fans from around the world are expressing amazement and amusement at the food, customs and culture of the United States during the first two weeks of the World Cup. Supporters of countries from Europe to Asia and the Middle East are steadily posting on social media, in many cases praising their experiences at bars, convenience stores and restaurants, soaking in…
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Brazil vs Morocco live: World Cup 2026
Follow the updates as five-time record champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.
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Dodgers Weigh Groundbreaking Surgery After Losing $182 Million Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers praised an innovative surgical technique as injuries thin out their rotation.
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Blue Jays Acquire Unique 2-Way Talent After Braves Cut
The Toronto Blue Jays have added a former Braves infielder shortly after a surprising conversion to pitching.
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