by Roger Barkley | Jul 13, 2026
After starting the season with high expectations and a payroll to match, the New York Mets stumbled into the All-Star break following their worst first half in 31 years. Shortstop Francisco Lindor misplayed a potential game-ending, double-play grounder for an error...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 13, 2026
In each of the two epic quarterfinals we witnessed on Saturday — England’s extra-time win over Norway, Argentina’s extra-time victory against Switzerland — there were long stretches where the underdog seemed destined to pull off the upsets and advance to this week’s...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 13, 2026
France will aim for its third straight World Cup final appearance as Les Bleus take on Spain in Tuesday’s semifinal match in Dallas. France defeated Morocco in the quarterfinals while defending European champions Spain took out Belgium for its spot among the...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 12, 2026
MIAMI STADIUM — For England fans, this is always the year. Whether it’s a World Cup or a European Championship, they believe in their heart of hearts that their country, the one that invented this sport and then exported it to all the rest, will finally,...
