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Sep 25, 2026 - Sports

These (mostly) teenaged newcomers have shown promise and could make their US debuts soonSign up for our free soccer newsletter, for US readersThe United States men’s national team’s stars of tomorrow will debut en masse over the coming multi-week Fifa window, with Mauricio Pochettino calling in 13 players who have yet to debut.Cavan Sullivan, at 16 years old, is the headliner, and we’ve gone deep into what makes him special here. But he’s far from alone. Consider this a cheatsheet to get to know all the new guys on the back of their performances at the club level. Continue reading...

Sep 25, 2026 - Sports

The Padres' turnaround was sparked by its stars and assisted by a 20-year-old rookie catcher.

Sep 25, 2026 - Sports

US striker had red card ban suspended for Belgium gameTrump said he called Infantino asking for reviewCoach says ‘energy of everything’ changed in moment US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has said he regrets not being “more involved” in the situation surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun at this summer’s World Cup.Balogun was given a red card after a challenge against Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, which by rule is accompanied with a one-game suspension. Balogun’s ban for the next game against Belgium was suspended after the US Soccer Federation and Donald Trump lobbied Fifa, with Trump saying that he personally placed a call to Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask the ruling be reviewed. Infantino maintains that the decision to reinstate Balogun was made independently by Fifa’s disciplinary committee. Continue reading...

Sep 25, 2026 - Sports

Pope Leo XIV, who's from Chicago and a White Sox fan, was asked what role he played in the team making the playoffs.

Sep 25, 2026 - Sports

Shohei Ohtani remains one of baseball's biggest draws with the Los Angeles Dodgers star still having MLB's most popular jersey.