Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Jul 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) slides into score against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.
Jul 17, 2026 | 10:09 AM

Pending Labor Talks, MLB Is Set for Earliest Opening Day in 2027

Labor woes cloud the consideration of next year’s slate.
The New York City skyline and the Empire State Building are seen from the Edge observation deck through a cover of wildfire smoke in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Jul 17, 2026 | 9:56 AM

Will Poor Air Quality Impact the World Cup Final?

The Northeast is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to Canadian wildfires.
Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) bats in the second round of the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Jul 17, 2026 | 9:22 AM

Home Run Derby Ratings Drop 7% on Netflix

The event’s pivot to streaming results in a slightly lower average audience.
Tom's Watch Bar
Jul 17, 2026 | 7:00 AM

Sports Bars Are Cashing In From Summer of Soccer

The World Cup has brought a windfall to America’s biggest sports bars.
Jul 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of fireworks over Citizens Bank Park during the fourth inning of the All-Star Game.
Jul 16, 2026 | 6:37 PM

MLB All-Star Game Ratings Get a Boost From World Cup

The midseason showcase’s audience rises with a World Cup lead-in.
Jul 16, 2026 | 5:26 PM

MLS Commish: ‘We’ve Got a Lot of Boats’ on Soccer’s Rising Tide

The league eyes significant growth in the wake of a massive World Cup.
Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor (right) attempts a flying kick at the start of his fight against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Jul 16, 2026 | 4:15 PM

McGregor Return Draws Nearly 16 Million Viewers on Paramount+

UFC 329 trailed Freedom 250 in total and average viewership.
Jul 16, 2026 | 3:36 PM

MSG Dodges Data-Breach Suits But Lawyer Warns Privacy Fight Isn’t Over

“We’re only hitting the tip of the iceberg,” one attorney said.
Nate Burleson Front Office Sports
Jul 16, 2026 | 3:35 PM

Nate Burleson: ‘I’d Gladly Take a Pay Cut’ for CBS to Hire Travis Kelce

Burleson also had high praise for CBS’s hiring of Russell Wilson.
2026 ESPY Awards New York Knicks
Jul 16, 2026 | 2:49 PM

5 Takeaways From the 2026 ESPY Awards

The annual ESPN awards show returned to New York this year.