Friday, July 3, 2026

Centerpiece

Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guards Jalen Brunson (11) and Landry Shamet (44) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rich Paul: LeBron Would Have Joined Knicks If Not for Title Win

Paul revealed the Knicks have checked in on James’s free agency.
July 3, 2026
Aug 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view of the MLB logo before the start of a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

New MLBPA Proposal Focuses on Roster Management

The latest labor proposal centered on MLB’s roster management rules.
July 2, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Mexico fan poses for a picture outside the stadium before the match

Why Beating Mexico at the Azteca Is So Hard

England will have to battle not only Mexico, but also altitude challenges.
July 2, 2026
ATLANTA, GA - September 05: Georgia Lottery fireworks after the game against the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Inside the Spectacle and Science of MLB Fireworks

Postgame fireworks are lighting up baseball for America250.
July 2, 2026