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The USMNT will bring box office to the Bay Area. After Paraguay vs Australia, it needs it
The next time a World Cup game kicks off at Levi’s Stadium, it will be high drama. Unlike the final Group D game hosted in Santa Clara…
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‘It’s our duty’: Joining Japan fans, with 3,000 bags, for clean-up after Sweden game
Japan fans have cleared up after themselves in stadiums since the 1998 World Cup. Chris Vannini went to join them…
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NHL Draft 2026 live updates: Draft order, start time, how to watch and top prospects as Leafs pick No. 1
Follow along as the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft.
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How to watch 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup: TV channel, streaming and schedule for June 26
Find out how to watch the men’s World Cup, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
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NBA Draft grades: Grizzlies, Kings, Bulls earn raves, while the Knicks disappoint
Sam Vecenie evaluates all 29 teams that made picks in the two rounds of the draft. Most teams received at least a B grade.
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NHL Mock Draft 2026: Gavin McKenna is still No. 1, but intrigue starts early
Corey Pronman makes his final projection for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Anatomy of a successful rebuild: Why it takes at least 10 years to build an NHL champion
How long does it take to execute a proper rebuild in the NHL? Longer than you think, but it’s worth the wait and patience.
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USMNT’s ‘good’ loss, plus more Caitlin Clark drama
Welcome to The Pulse, The Athletic’s daily newsletter.
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FIFA urged to ‘reassess’ proximity of World Cup advertising hoardings after Julio Enciso collision
Enciso was seen holding the back of his head after contact with the hoardings, but was able to complete the remainder of the match.
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After so much U.S. positivity, could Mauricio Pochettino’s agitation affect the good vibes?
The USMNT head coach was not happy in his post-match press conference. It was the one thing he really did not need to do
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