MLS Saturday Recap: 14 Matches Deliver Goals, Upsets and Draws
A quick look at the final scores from a busy night in Major League Soccer, highlighting key victories, surprising results and the matches that ended level
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A quick look at the final scores from a busy night in Major League Soccer, highlighting key victories, surprising results and the matches that ended level

The Vols will open the 2026 campaign with a quartet of games, three at home and one on the road, culminating in a high‑profile clash with Texas that ESPN predicts could swing the early standings.

The 2026 season opens with global intrigue and features high‑stakes games that could reshape the playoff picture.

Alan Rothenberg argues that the upcoming tournament will boost soccer’s popularity, citing record viewership, better infrastructure and growing media interest.

The In‑Season Challenge semifinals will be staged at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a $1 million winner‑take‑all finale awaits the victor. The race, broadcast by TNT Sports, marks the track’s first points‑paying event in three decades and pits Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland against each other in a high‑stakes showdown.

The Atlanta Braves are set to resume the second half of the season with the same roster that ended the first half, featuring Drake Baldwin at the top of the order, Chris Sale on the mound, and Brewer Hicklen back in right field. The team hopes to boost offensive production and set the tone at Truist Park.

The Atlanta Braves resume the second half of the season with an unchanged lineup, featuring Drake Baldwin at the top of the order and Chris Sale on the mound, while Brewer Hicklen rejoins the right‑field rotation.

The Cup Series makes its first points‑paying appearance at North Wilkesboro since 1996, with track position, tire wear and manufacturer performance set to shape the outcome.

Georgia Tech is betting on a revamped defensive line, blending experienced transfers with emerging young players, to mount a serious push for the ACC Championship and a College Football Playoff berth.

The Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent this weekend, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the game.
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage its first points‑racing event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, reviving a storied venue after three decades. With recent wins and analyst forecasts, the weekend promises a blend of tradition and fresh competition.

A historic NASCAR Cup Series event is set for North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms pose a serious challenge to the schedule. If qualifying is washed out, a new metric will determine the starting order, potentially reshaping the grid for Sunday’s 450‑lap race.

A British supporter's tweet about Atlanta's traffic sparked a lively online debate, highlighting stark differences in road design between the US and UK.

The new park will blend soccer, education and family programming on a reclaimed site, offering youth a safe space to play and learn.

As the trade deadline nears, major league clubs weigh blockbuster deals, All‑Star performances shine, and the Hall of Fame readies for a record‑breaking induction ceremony.

The push to double the playoff field raises questions about fairness, fan sentiment, and the balance between competitive integrity and financial incentives.
The Cup Series opens its weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway with practice, qualifying and a highly anticipated race, featuring a deep field of teams and a broadcast on truTV, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.

Shane van Gisbergen finished third in his third NASCAR Truck Series oval race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and surpassing reigning champion Corey Heim and teammate Chase Elliott.

Ryan Blaney’s recent victory at Atlanta propels him into the semifinals of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, where he will meet a historic field at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the track’s first points race in three decades.

Evan Carter’s recent heroics, from a clutch homer to a polished swing, illustrate his rapid ascent and the positive ripple effect on the Texas Rangers’ offense.

After eight straight top‑10 finishes and a win at Atlanta, Ryan Blaney is the odds‑on favorite for the first points race at North Wilkesboro in three decades, a sellout event steeped in NASCAR tradition.

Ryan Blaney's eight‑race top‑10 streak, recent Atlanta win, and pole position set the stage for a historic championship‑points race at North Wilkesboro, where he leads the standings and battles playoff rivals.

Ryan Blaney, fresh off an Atlanta triumph and a string of top‑10 finishes, is the favorite to capture the first points race at North Wilkesboro in three decades, a race steeped in tradition and featuring eight NASCAR icons.

Chandler Smith captured the FaithFest 250, using the win to celebrate Kyle Busch’s mentorship and legacy while leading the race for a dominant second consecutive victory.