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THE MMQB

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ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

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There was a timely return to action for Antonee Robinson.
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FIFA’s estimate of total revenue from ticket sales has risen drastically.
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The Mexico national team won’t play any World Cup games at one of the country’s three host cities.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

A Heisman winner of the past influenced the Heisman winner of the present.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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MLB

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WNBA

Steph Curry drained a full-court shot from the Warriors tunnel and even Caitlin Clark couldn’t believe it.
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GOLF

The world No. 1 won six times including two majors in 2025 and had the lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour for the third straight year.
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