A Week of Global Sports Thrills
A whirlwind of competition across soccer, baseball and golf brings star athletes, historic rivalries and curated book picks into the spotlight
Jul 28, 2026
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Rory McIlroy
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Rory McIlroy across Baseball, Soccer, Football.
Marty Smith’s Turning Point: How Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shaped His ESPN Career
When a young Marty Smith cut off Jeff Gordon on air, a quiet rebuke from Dale Earnhardt Jr. forced a crucial shift in his approach, ultimately unlocking a series of high‑profile interviews that defined his rise at ESPN.
Jul 25, 2026
Rory McIlroy Balances Golf Ambitions With Football Warm‑up Ahead of The Open
Despite a modest U.S. Open showing, McIlroy’s history at the Scottish Open and his recent tie for fourth at Royal Birkdale keep him in the spotlight as he fine‑tunes his game while playing football close to the tournament
Jul 8, 2026
Aaron Hicks’ Unlikely Golf Comeback Defies Expectations
Former New York Yankees slugger Aaron Hicks has turned his baseball power into golf dominance, posting ball speeds that outpace the PGA Tour average.
Jul 3, 2026
U.S. Sports Surge: World Cup Triumph, Knicks Crown, Hurricanes Lead, and More
From a dominant U.S. soccer opening win to the Knicks clinching the NBA title, the latest action across American and international sports captures headlines.
Jun 14, 2026
Sports Roundup: U.S. Shines in World Cup, Knicks Capture NBA Crown, and More
From a dominant U.S. start at the World Cup to the New York Knicks' first championship in five decades, the past week delivered a cascade of headline‑making moments across the sporting landscape.
Jun 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Preview: Favorites, Dark Horses, and Geopolitical Undercurrents
The expanded 2026 World Cup brings 48 teams, heightened expectations for the U.S. host, and a mix of contending nations eyeing glory amid political and logistical challenges.
Jun 10, 2026
Cignetti and Mendoza Lead Indiana to the Pinnacle, Earn TIME 100 Honors
Indiana's unprecedented 16‑0 run and Heisman‑winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza have earned coach Curt Cignetti and the star quarterback a place on TIME's 2026 list of the world's most influential figures in sports.
Jun 10, 2026
Alabama Coach Rob Vaughn’s ‘Right Field Ragers’ Tradition Revitalizes Baseball Program
Coach Rob Vaughn writes messages on baseballs and tosses them to the ‘Right Field Ragers,’ sparking a reciprocal tradition that’s breathing new life into Alabama’s baseball program.
May 29, 2026
Joe Morgan Reflects on 1988 Red Sox Turnaround and the Current Franchise Landscape
In a recent interview, Joe Morgan recalled the 1988 Red Sox surge, the Hall of Fame talent he managed, and the difficulties facing the modern club.
May 15, 2026