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Becky Sullivan
Sports Correspondent
At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Becky Sullivan | Aug 25, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.
MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to knowBecky Sullivan | Aug 5, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World CupBecky Sullivan | Aug 3, 2026, 2:05 PM UTC
MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an endBecky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title
Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 15, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain
The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC
Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 12, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC
The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium
The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 7, 2026, 1:58 AM UTC