Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36. The San Francisco 49ers announced Smith’s death on Saturday night. The team did not disclose a cause of death. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the 49ers said…
Sweden and Tunisia meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Monterrey Stadium. Sweden, ranked 38th by FIFA, are appearing at their 13th World Cup, with their best finish a runner-up result in 1958. Tunisia enter Group F ranked 45th by FIFA, appearing at their…
Waffle House and Carolina barbecue, the Auburn War Eagle and Boston Harbor boat parties, ranch dressing, bacon-wrapped everything and price-gouging everywhere. Welcome to America. The United States boasts a tremendously eclectic culture, and, let’s be honest, sometimes it’s super weird and inexplicable, even to some Americans. So many things across the 50 states — they…
Through the first two days and six matches of the tournament, there were 16 goals scored. We are here to let you know which are the best of the best. From own goals to how well hit a penalty kick was and then the biggest bangers of the tournament, we will have you covered. Here…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was inches away from perfection. Yamamoto struck out seven hitters while throwing 109 pitches over 8 1/3 innings. The Dodgers ace came four outs from a perfect game and three from a no-hitter, while leading the Dodgers to a 7-1 victory against the White Sox on Saturday. He was through 7 2/3 innings…
Brazil is seeking to extend its record by winning a sixth World Cup title this summer. In charge of the five-time winners is legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is his first tournament leading a national team. For FOX Sports’ Zlatan Ibrahimović, Ancelotti has the mindset and coaching style to handle the pressure of being…
Sunday will see eight more teams kick off their campaigns at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup with a hungry German team with a lot to prove going against tiny debutants Curaçao in the opener. In the second game, the Netherlands takes on Japan in a contest between teams who impressed in World Cup qualifying….
As we’re still over 24 hours away from Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, there have been a plethora of storylines through five games. Between multiple comebacks, disallowed goals, goalie changes, and historic scoring runs, this series has had it all. Game 5 felt like the most normal contest in a series that saw…
Whether you were watching the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay at the World Cup at a rowdy sports bar, in the comfort of your home, or at one of the numerous watch parties across the country, you definitely were treated to epic scenes. United States vs Paraguay Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ The…
The Pittsburgh Penguins put the Eastern Conference on notice this season when they unexpectedly made the playoffs for the first time since 2022. It wasn’t a long playoff stint, but it was enough to prove that the team is heading in the right direction. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas fast-tracked the…
