How the USMNT matches up against Belgium for World Cup Round of 16 clash

SEATTLE — The incredible decision by FIFA to reinstate Folarin Balogun on Sunday almost overshadowed that there is a match to be played Monday, in which 21 players aside from the U.S. striker will be on the field at all times — well, barring another red card. That match qualifies as the most important the U.S. national team has played since at least the 2002 quarterfinal loss to Germany. Not only is it a chance to get back to that stage for the first time since, but it’s happening on home soil, on prime-time television, against an opponent that —…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic making most of NBA offseason

Luka Doncic appears to be making the most of his NBA offseason. Doncic posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story on Sunday afternoon that included pictures of him enjoying some time out on the water. The first photo of Doncic featured him free-falling into the ocean with his…

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on an ‘unreal’ power show

Two heavyweights went toe-for-toe in a sideshow to the Yankees-Angels series this week before Mike Trout came out on top. Trout out-homered fellow three-time MVP Aaron Judge 5-4 in the four-game set that the teams split, homering in each game (two in one game), including a solo shot in the…

Tony Bradley believes Hawks need to hit Knicks ‘in the mouth first’

Tony Bradley hadn’t played much for the Pacers in the postseason at that point last year, and he wouldn’t play in the Eastern Conference finals until the second game, but he still watched as Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second heave stunned the Knicks by forcing overtime in Game 1. And Bradley saw…

This is Bronny James’ chance to prove that he belongs

This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James.  He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs.  Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder.  With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined, James should get some minutes in the…

Markets

More
More forecasts: Weather 30 days Sydney