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Just how strange is MLS' weirdest rivalry? Behind the eyebrow-raising trend of the Portland-Seattle derby

Taylor Graham of Seattle Sounders battles Bright Dike of the Portland Timbers during the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup in 2010

Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities

Attendees queueing for the fan mart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

US stadiums switch to grass for FIFA World Cup 2026

A detailed view of a ball on the pitch at Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Kansas City Stadium on May 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: USA, Mexico, and Canada venues

The facade view New Jersey Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup?

The inside of Dallas Stadium (temporarily renamed from AT&T Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup).

Baseball

$17 million theft from MLB star Shohei Ohtani: What happened and why

Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leaves the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse in Santa Ana, California, on February 6, 2025.

Baseball

Best draft picks of all-time for every MLB team

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees smiles during a game.

Baseball

Longest World Series games in MLB history

Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers the pitch during Game Three of the 2018 World Series.

Baseball

Taking your family out to the ball game costs $140

A pair of baseball game ticket stubs on second base with a ball and glove.

Baseball

Richest MLB players

Alex Rodriguez #13 (L) and Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at Yankee Stadium, circa 2008

Basketball

The coaching secret behind Tyrese Haliburton’s rise to NBA Finals stardom

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers smiling after winning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The boom In WNBA popularity

Members of the New York Liberty team celebrate their championship at a ticker tape parade.

Basketball

Best March Madness Cinderella stories of all time

UMBC guard Jairus Lyles (10) and four UVA defenders during the 2018 Men's NCAA basketball tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Basketball

NBA Christmas games 2024: Matchups you shouldn't miss

Stephen Curry greets LeBron James after their preseason game on October 18, 2024 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.

NBA veteran Nate Robinson on life after kidney transplant: 'Second chances are real'

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson.

Which NFL stadiums are easiest to reach without a car, and what it costs to live nearby

Aerial view of Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

7 types of sports bettors you’ll see every NFL Sunday

A FanDuel, the official partner of the NFL, gambling advertisement on the exterior of Madison Square Garden on September 03, 2025 in New York City.

The NFL plays politics, not just football

Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, talks with Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos before a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Football

Top fantasy football players of Week 3

Tre Tucker of the Las Vegas Raiders scores a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on September 21, 2025.

Football

The story behind every NFL team name

The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021.

Golf

Golf

5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2021 Masters.

Golf

These casino golf courses provide plenty of action on and off the links

The Greenbrier luxury resort's gold course located near White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Golf

US presidents with the lowest golf handicaps

Collage illustration with Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, and John F. Kennedy playing golf.

Golf

Swinging success: The explosive growth of indoor golf

Golf ball on tee at simulator.

12 cheapest places to golf this spring

A golf course filed in San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

From the NBA Finals to presidential elections: What’s trading on the highest-dollar prediction markets

The Kalshi app as seen from the App store.

Here are 5 ways to spend less on running

Aerial view of a diverse group of participants running in an organized outdoor race.

Half of World Cup customers have already been burned by bad shipping

A storage working kicking a soccer ball.

How a thrilling NBA Finals game affected fans' sleep and recovery metrics

A player's hand wearing an Oura ring placed over a basketball.

World Cup 2026 scam guide: What fans need to know before they buy

A person booking Soccer Tournament tickets online from a potential unofficial and scam ticket website.

The risk small businesses face when using 'World Cup' in marketing

The World Cup 2026 branding for USA, Mexico, and Canada and the Adidas Trionda ball both in a FIFA-themed background.

The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online?

Person scrolling through a FIFA World Cup 2026 news article on a phone.

Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much Americans will spend in host cities

Attendees queueing for the fan mart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

US stadiums switch to grass for FIFA World Cup 2026

A detailed view of a ball on the pitch at Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Kansas City Stadium on May 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: USA, Mexico, and Canada venues

The facade view New Jersey Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.