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What to know before No. 17 USMNT takes on No. 41 Paraguay

It’s been 2,921 days since the U.S., Canada, and Mexico secured their joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) and now, we’re mere hours away from the No. 17 USMNT kicking off against No. 41 Paraguay tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know before the Stars and Stripes begin their campaign to make it out of Group D.

June 12, 2026

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

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The NBA’s NY Knicks (up 3-1) and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes (up 3-2) are on the cusp of sports immortality — both teams are one win away from hoisting their respective trophies. With a pair of potential title-clinching tilts on deck this weekend, the men’s playoffs are reaching their crescendo.

June 12, 2026

It’s gameday: No. 30 CanMNT vs. No. 64 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The first-ever FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) game hosted in Canada kicks off today at 3 p.m. ET at Toronto Stadium, with the home team No. 30 CanMNT taking on No. 64 Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026 WC opener. Here’s everything you need to know before Les Rouges compete for their first WC win.

June 12, 2026

An update on the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

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Every game matters when it comes to the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup with only the top team in each conference advancing to the June 30th final. And now that we’re officially halfway through group play, the true Cup contenders are beginning to emerge.

June 10, 2026

This is major: Chase and KPMG Women's PGA Championship are teaming up

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This is major: Chase and KPMG Women's PGA Championship are teaming up

June 10, 2026

Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins first city-based season

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Missing softball following last week’s epic Women’s College World Series (WCWS)? You’re in luck. Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins its second season tomorrow, boasting more teams, more games, and more ways to watch than ever before. Going, going, gone.

June 08, 2026

Three questions to ponder as the CFL’s 68th season kicks off

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One less down, the (modified) rouge, longer fields (for now) — there’s nothing quite like Canadian football. And the 68th CFL season started with a bang as the Montreal Alouettes beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30–27 in overtime last night.

June 05, 2026

Texas softball repeats as NCAA champions

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Texas softball repeats as NCAA champions

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June 05, 2026

The first-ever Women’s College World Series championship series rematch ended in familiar fashion, with reigning champs No. 2 Texas defending their crown by defeating last year’s runners-up, No. 11 Texas Tech 4–1 last night.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #563

Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

June 11, 2026

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Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

You know what kind of soccer player Trinity Rodman is — but what kind of soccer fan is she? Find out on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with the USWNT and Washington Spirit star to discuss the national team’s recent win in Brazil, Rodman’s World Cup watching plans, and her new summer of soccer partnership with State Farm. Jake better watch out.