Michael Harrington — Sports Editor 
Olympic Qualifying Failure and Current Leadership The national team, which represents the Lithuanian Basketball Federation in FIBA and Olympic competitions, is currently under the leadership of head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis. The team’s recent struggles have been particularly visible since July 2024, when they failed to secure a spot in the Paris Olympic Games. During that … Read more
The Atlanta Braves selected 21 prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft, prioritizing collegiate outfielders in the first round. By signing some early picks below slot value, the club secured the flexibility to draft and sign several high-upside high school pitchers, including Kaiden McCarthy and Jensen Hirschkorn. First-Round Strategy: Gracia and Beck The Braves broke with … Read more
Tadej Pogačar Dominates Wielermanager Tour Rankings by First Rest Day As the Tour de France reaches its first rest day, Tadej Pogačar has established a commanding lead in the Wielermanager Tour rankings. With two stage victories and four days spent in the yellow jersey, Pogačar has accumulated 528 points, putting him well ahead of the … Read more
Rugby fans can watch the 2026 Nations Championship matches between Fiji vs England and Argentina vs Wales for free on Rugbypass TV in the US, ITVX in the UK, and Virgin Media Play in Ireland. Fans in other regions must rely on local broadcast rights, including Stan Sport in Australia. Fiji vs England: Nations Championship … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series, entering the All-Star break with a 50-47 record. The surge, highlighted by a 14-5 victory featuring a 10-run inning, marks Pittsburgh’s best record at the break since 2016 and keeps the team within two games of a playoff spot. A Resounding Sweep at PNC … Read more
Cristo Fernández Makes Professional Soccer Debut for El Paso Locomotive FC Cristo Fernández, the 35-year-old actor globally recognized for his role as the energetic striker Dani Rojas in the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” officially transitioned from the screen to the professional pitch on Saturday. Fernández made his competitive debut for the USL Championship club … Read more
Ryan Blaney secured his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway on July 12 and 13, winning a late-night overtime shootout. The race, which faced a three-hour red-flag delay due to lightning and rain, ended just before 2 a.m. local time following a chaotic final-lap sequence. Ryan Blaney’s Dominant … Read more
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff have been crowned the winners of the eighth season of Peacock’s Love Island USA. The couple secured the victory following a viewer vote during the July 12 finale, earning them a shared grand prize of $100,000. The final results were announced by host Ariana Madix, who revealed the standings for … Read more
University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel faces mounting uncertainty regarding his future as the Board of Regents prepares to meet this Thursday. The session follows a months-long independent investigation into the athletics department’s culture and its handling of former football coach Sherrone Moore’s misconduct, which resulted in his 2024 firing. Warde Manuel’s Employment Status … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals selected high school outfielder Trevor Condon with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, prioritizing his speed and energy. The club followed by drafting Tennessee right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns at No. 32, continuing a recent organizational trend of targeting Volunteers pitching prospects. St. Louis entered the 2026 draft with … Read more