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Follow live as the U.S. looks to qualify for the knockout stage with a Group D win in Seattle today.

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The 22-year-old Spain winger is heading to Anfield, despite rival interest from Newcastle – and Madrid’s favourable options to buy him back

Plus, the prospect who honored his dad by homering four times in a game this week and more timely and timeless elements of baseball.

The American side plays its second World Cup match on Friday. Here’s what to expect, when to tune in and who to look for.

With the 2026 NHL Draft a week away, Corey Pronman opened the mailbag and answered your questions.

Plus, more on the Pirates’ willingness to deal a comp pick, Nick Kurtz’s Vegas spectacular and other details from around the league.

Follow all the news and analysis as the second week of the tournament continue.

We have a new No. 1! Plus, why elite stuff youngsters are moving up the rankings and why you should still believe in Gerrit Cole.

The legend spoke to The Athletic by phone from his cattle ranch in Texas about the 24-year-old flamethrower who has captivated the sport.