The Soccer Gods owe us an apology. France vs. Spain, the two teams with the best odds of winning the tournament — the reigning World Cup finalists against the reigning European champions — is happening Tuesday in Dallas, and it’s a semifinal. This is the game the whole world has been waiting to see, arriving…
Spain advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, but its latest victory joined a list of unimpressive performances that it’s had during this tournament. “I don’t know if it’s a great team,” Alexi Lalas said on Friday’s “State of the Union.” “The rhythm and the beauty, for lack of a…
Saturday’s quarterfinal match between England and Norway displays the world’s most prolific strikers in Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. So, who’s better? FOX Sports’ Javier Hernández and Peter Schmeichel split their votes while acknowledging the quality of both players. “Harry Kane,” Hernández said. “The difference is tiny. They’re both amazing strikers all around, but definitely…
France and Spain entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the favorites to win the tournament; now the two powerhouses will meet in the semifinals at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Spain sealed its semifinal showdown with France following a 2-1 win over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday. France clinched its spot in the…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound on Friday night, and he will also be absent from the MLB All-Star Game. Ohtani will not pitch against the Diamondbacks due to irritation in his left knee, the team announced. He’s still available and will serve as the team’s designated hitter through the weekend. A…
On Friday in Los Angeles, Spain extended its fantastic record against Belgium, leaving it late once again. Goals from Fabián Ruiz and a stoppage-time winner from super-sub Mikel Merino secured a 2-1 victory and a place in the World Cup semifinals. Spain has now gone 12 matches unbeaten against Belgium, including six straight wins with…
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to an injury during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. Courtois left the pitch in the 71st minute after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg. He was replaced in goal by backup keeper Senne Lammens. Lammens is the…
Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. Athletic director Warde Manuel announced the move on Friday, going for some continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions. “Mike is a…
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans was scratched Friday from the starting lineup in the World Cup quarterfinals against Spain after getting injured during pregame warmups. Hans Vanaken replaced Tielemans in the starting lineup in another blow to the Red Devils’ depth. Tielemans is Belgium’s captain and a key component of the team’s efforts on offense and…
Before Erling Haaland was making history for Norway in the 2026 World Cup, was he dropping rhymes? Yes, he was. The superstar striker made a remix of a song he rapped in 2016, “Kygo jo,” with DJ and music producer Kygo, who has worked with high-profile groups/artists including Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and Selena Gomez,…
