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It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. South Africa in the Round of 32

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. South Africa in the Round of 32

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. South Africa in the Round of 32

CanMNT will compete in a World Cup (WC) knockout match for the very first time, taking on South Africa in the Round of 32 today at 3 p.m. ET. It’s a beautiful day to extend this run one page further in the history books.

Already group winners, USMNT have one game left

Already group winners, USMNT have one game left

Already group winners, USMNT have one game left

Last Friday, the USMNT beat Australia 2–0 to clinch their spot in the knockouts. The dub marked their first back-to-back World Cup (WC) wins since the Great Depression and they did it without their star, Christian Pulisic. Wowza. The boys have one group stage game left — tonight at 10 p.m. ET against already-eliminated Türkiye — and while it doesn’t technically mean anything as the U.S. have already won Group D, a W would be a huge boost for the surging Yanks.

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced its 2026 class on Monday, a deserving group, but one that includes just one woman: the inimitable Cindy Curley. Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the road to Toronto’s hallowed halls is paved with misogyny.

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Switzerland

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Switzerland

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Switzerland

Now sitting atop Group B after their first-ever World Cup (WC) victory (shoutout goal differential), all CanMNT needs is a win, draw, or maybe even a loss today to advance to the knockout stage for the first time. It all comes down to their final group stage match at 3 p.m. ET against Switzerland.

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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June 22, 2026

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer. Let’s hoop to it.

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Normalizing motherhood in sport

We’re celebrating for all the right reasons today. Blayre Turnbull of the Toronto Sceptres is pregnant, marking the first PWHL player going through pregnancy in the league’s three-year history. It felt like as good a time as any to explore what the PWHL’s maternity policy is and how it stacks up to the rest of the pro women’s sports landscape.

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Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

It’s been one week since the USMNT (red, white, and) blew our minds with their historic 4–1 World Cup (WC) win over Paraguay. Just like the American Outlaws, the group stage continues marching on with Game 2 against Australia today at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will hop to the top of the Group D standings?

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

CanMNT plays their second group stage game against Qatar today at 6 p.m. ET. Having already secured their first World Cup (WC) point, the Canadian men will be looking for their inaugural WC win on home soil, this time in Vancouver. What’s more, a dub would shake up the Group B standings.

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The Big Apple is still buzzing because the NY Knicks are NBA champs. Powered by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks rallied for their sixth comeback win of the playoffs — a 94–90 Saturday W over the San Antonio Spurs — to clinch the Larry OB. Long live the walls they (finally) crashed through.

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

Droughts were snapped all over the men’s sports world this weekend as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, silencing the Vegas Golden Knights with last night’s 3–0 Game 6 win. Now that’s a storm surge.

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