A penalty shattered Palestinian World Cup dreams for 2026. The squad has inspired hope

There’s been no professional soccer in the Palestinian territories since the war started in 2023. Hundreds of athletes are among the more than 55,000 killed. AMMAN, Jordan — A long and engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games, while dealing with the obstacles of a war, came crashing down in an instant for Oday Dabbagh and … Read more

People really don’t want to hear about the Cowboys on June 16, if ESPN’s replies are any indication

The ESPN morning show “Get Up” proved that point Monday when one of their roundtable discussions centered on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. DALLAS — We’re halfway through June but far from the dog days of summer, at least in the sports world. A pivotal NBA Finals game is happening Monday night. An elimination Stanley Cup … Read more

Spotlight: Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan. Discussing his fit with the team long-term | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Sochan might be heading to a crossroads: Team option or free agency. Is the versatile forward San Antonio’s long-term Swiss Army knife or trade bait? Host Jeff Garcia and Casey Vieira dissect Jeremy Sochan’s future with the San Antonio Spurs, exploring his team option, potential restricted free agency, and … Read more

Jeremy Sochan’s future debated: Role with Spurs or trade potential? | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Sochan might be heading to a crossroads: Team option or free agency. Is the versatile forward San Antonio’s long-term Swiss Army knife or trade bait? Host Jeff Garcia and Casey Vieira dissect Jeremy Sochan’s future with the San Antonio Spurs, exploring his team option, potential restricted free agency, and … Read more

How pickle juice helped Kumar Rocker and the Rangers to a series-sweeping win

The 25-year-old right-hander had already chugged two bottles of the dehydration-fighting juice in the dugout as he dealt with cramping in his legs. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of … Read more

Sochan heads to Phoenix to train for EuroBasket; ‘Iceman’ Gervin weighs in on the Spurs rebuild

George Gervin looks at the Spurs’ young players as key to the franchise’s rebuild. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Jeremy Sochan is heading to Phoenix. No, not to the Suns because of a trade, but to prepare for the upcoming EuroBasket Tournament, where he will be playing for Team Poland. According to a report, … Read more